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Toronto based Henry Igbinoba, honored as Diaspora Legal Icon of the year, 2025

Diaspora Newsline2 months ago2 months ago0

Toronto, Canada based legal luminary, Barrister Henry Igbinoba, of Henry Laws Solicitors, has recently been honored as the 2025 Diaspora Legal Icon of the Year, by Lagos based general interest news magazine, Top 10 Magazine, at its 2025 Man of the Year Excellence Award. The event was held on the...

Meet Professor Adams Abba-Aji, Africa’s first Chief Medical Director, of Canada’s largest Psychiatric hospital

Diaspora Newsline2 months ago2 months ago0

From Maiduguri to the leadership of Canada’s largest psychiatric hospital, Professor Adam Abba-Aji represents the very best of Nigerian excellence on the global stage. A proud son of Borno State, he began his journey at the prestigious University of Maiduguri, earning his medical degree in 1997. His pursuit of excellence...

At 36, Nigeria’s Chukwumaobi Oluah, becomes Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Belgium

Diaspora Newsline3 months ago3 months ago0

A young Nigerian mechanical Engineer, Chukwumaobi Oluah has now been made a Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussels. He is a mechanical engineer and just 36 years old. According to reliable source, Dr. Chukwumaobi completed his post-doctoral studies at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands. Following his postdoctoral work,...

Group, NIDCOM mobilise Nigerians abroad for rebranding agenda

Diaspora Newsline5 months ago5 months ago0

The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) says it is collaborating with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to mobilise the estimated 17 million Nigerians abroad. The partnership, it said, aims to project a positive image of the country and drive national development. URNI Chairman, Board of Trustees, Brig.-Gen. Buba...

Scenes from the 2025 summer picnic by Mbaise Cultural Organisation, Toronto

Diaspora Newsline5 months ago5 months ago0

The leadership and members of the Mbaise Cultural Organization in Toronto, Canada turned out en-masse for their annual Summer Picnic. This years event was held on the 16th of August 2025 at the popular Downsview Park in Toronto. The organisation which had a beautiful outing under the pragmatic leadership of...

US donates $32.5m to avert N’East hunger crisis

Diaspora Newsline5 months ago5 months ago0

The United States Government has committed $32.5m to the United Nations World Food Programme to support food and nutrition assistance for hundreds of thousands of people affected by conflict in Nigeria. According to a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, the funding will enable WFP Nigeria...

Security concerns behind visa cancellations for Nigerians, others – US

Diaspora Newsline5 months ago5 months ago0

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has clarified that over 55 million foreign nationals, including Nigerians with valid US visas, are being screened as part of the new US security measures. The embassy explained that the US government is enforcing long-standing immigration laws to enhance national security and prevent the...

Over 36,000 Nigerians Seek Asylum Abroad Amid Biting Hardship Under Tinubu — UN Agency

Diaspora Newsline5 months ago5 months ago0

Canada, Italy, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Nigerian asylum seekers, but the majority of applications were rejected. At least 36,934 Nigerians applied for asylum in foreign countries in 2024, fresh data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has revealed, underscoring the country’s worsening...

Osun monarch jailed in the US for $4.2m COVID-19 fraud

Diaspora Newsline5 months ago5 months ago0

The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison in the United States. Oloyede, 62, who holds dual U.S. and Nigerian citizenship and resides in Medina, Ohio, was on August 26 handed 56 months in prison by U.S. District...

“Contribute your resources to consolidate national growth”, Tinubu to Nigerians in diaspora

Diaspora Newsline5 months ago5 months ago0

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country. President Tinubu made the call on Thursday at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive meeting with select members of...