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UK court sentences Nigerian immigrant to 16 weeks in jail for impersonating female nurse

Diaspora Newsline3 months ago3 months ago0

A Chester magistrates’ court has sentenced Lucius Njoku, a Nigerian migrant, to 16 weeks in prison. Between February to April 2024, Njoku worked as a healthcare assistant at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire, UK, under the name of Joyce George, his female friend. George, his fellow Nigerian national living...

Nollywood’s Barbara Odoh set to battle EFCC for alleged right infringement

Diaspora Newsline11 months ago11 months ago0

…. the VDM’s China trip angle The management of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to be enmeshed in a scandalous legal battle if the brewing crisis between them and veteran actress Barbara Odoh, is not nipped in the bud. Veteran Nollywood actress Barbara Odoh has threatened...

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Opens Up on Her Nigerian Heritage

Diaspora NewslineApr 16, 20240

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan opened up about her Nigerian heritage during her three-day trip to the country. Speaking at an event on women in leadership, the duchess revealed that a genealogy test showed she had Nigerian origins. “Every single moment that I hear anyone talk about what it means to...

Five Interesting Facts About AMVCA 2024 Best Lead Actor, Wale Ojo

Diaspora NewslineApr 15, 20240

Wale Ojo, a British Nigerian actor, director, and producer, has won the Best Lead Actor award at the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2024. His compelling performance in the drama ‘Breath of Life’ has earned him this prestigious award ahead of other actors like Stan Eze, Richard Mofe...

Meghan Markle Receives Emotional Reception From Nigerians

Diaspora NewslineApr 15, 20240

Meghan Markle was welcomed with open arms while visiting Nigeria alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in honor of the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games. On Saturday, May 11, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a reception for military families and the widow association at the Defense Headquarters Officers...

Tinubu’s Neutrality In Rivers Crisis Healthy for Democracy – Nigerians in Diaspora

Diaspora NewslineApr 15, 20240

Some Nigerians in the United States have praised President Bola Tinubu for maintaining neutrality in the ongoing crisis between Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Under the auspices of the Association of Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora (ANProD), the Nigerians said President Tinubu’s refusal to take sides with...

Diaspora Nigerians, World Investors to Meet in London to Tap Into Nigeria’s Potential

Diaspora NewslineMar 15, 20240

The Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS) in London has announced its next ‘face to face’ investment summit with the theme: ‘Invest Nigeria, Invest Africa: Business to business match making and networking summit.’ According to the organisers, the summit taking place in the 4th week of May, 2024 is in...