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Nigeria, U.S. Strengthen Ties in High-Level Diplomatic Engagement

The federal government of Nigeria and the government of the United States of America are currently working on strengthening diplomatic ties between the two great nations. This was a strategic component of a recent virtual engagement between the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and the United...

My Japa story by Prof Lekan Ayo-Yusuf

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Prof Ayo-Yusuf is currently the Head of the School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria, with over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, serves as a member of the editorial board of a number of international journals and as a member of a number of national and...

15-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN SCHOOL GIRL EARNS MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES

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At a time, in this 21st century when Nigeria government is holding back their own from writing WAEC, GCE, and JAMB for admission into Nigeria universities because they are less than 18 years old, the USA and the civilized world would appear to be mocking us. While this lazy policy...

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

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…. 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...

Ambassador Tuggar Strengthens Nigeria-UK Relations After High-Level Visit

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London, UK – Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has successfully concluded a high-level working visit to the United Kingdom from March 3 to 5, 2025. The visit was aimed at bolstering diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the UK, with a focus on trade, investment, technology, security,...

22-year old Nigerian nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

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Zuriel Oduwole, an advocate for peace, education, and gender equality, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. At just 22, she has actively engaged in global diplomatic efforts, influencing discussions on education and peace, working to create opportunities for marginalised communities and promote meaningful change. Her nomination recognises her...

Nigerians in UK protest visa scams, call out 30 suspects

Diaspora Newsline2 months ago1 month ago0

Some Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have protested against rising cases of certificate of sponsorship scams in the country. According to Sunday PUNCH some UK-based Nigerians assembled on Marsham Street in London to participate in the protest on Thursday. A live video on TikTok seen by our correspondents showed a...

Nigerian man, Quham Babatunde, stabbed to death in Dublin

Diaspora Newsline2 months ago1 month ago0

A Nigerian asylum seeker, Quham Babatunde, 34, was tragically killed in a brutal stabbing near Dublin’s main shopping district, raising growing concerns over knife-related violence in the Irish capital. Mr. Babatunde reportedly attended an Afroswing event at a nightclub before the attack took place in the early hours of February...

Nigeria’s Prof. Ayo-Yusuf Set to Deliver Inaugural Address at the University of Pretoria, South Africa

Diaspora Newsline2 months ago1 month ago0

Nigerian-born, South African-based Professor Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf is scheduled to deliver his inaugural address at the prestigious University of Pretoria, South Africa. The inaugural address, which is meant to mark the milestone of attaining full Professorship, was to have held about 10 years ago, but Prof. Ayo-Yusuf’s very busy administrative roles...

“We perform economic miracles for immigrant Nigerians in Canada”

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by Diaspora Newsline February 11, 202512 — Nwajiufor, Nigerian Canadian Techpreneur, reveals The life of the average new immigrant to major destinations like the USA, Canada, the UK, and Europe is often...