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US Court, convicts Nigerian man of $1.3m COVID-19 fraud

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On July 10, 2023, a Nigerian man living in the San Gabriel Valley was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for defrauding California and Nevada of $1.3 million in COVID-19 pandemic unemployment and disability insurance benefits. He achieved this by submitting more than 100 fraudulent applications using stolen identities...

Japada: Bianca Ojukwu calls on Nigerians in diaspora, “invest at home to end medical tourism”

Diaspora Newsline7 months ago7 months ago0

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to help curb the growing trend of medical tourism by investing in Nigeria’s health sector. She also urged Nigerians abroad not to regard the United States and Europe as their permanent homes but to channel...

CALGARY CANADA 2025: NIGERIA DELEGATION SHINE AT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION.

Diaspora Newsline7 months ago7 months ago0

By Anne Uche Obi Rotary is an international service organization with over 1.2 million members in 200+ countries. It brings together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and advance goodwill and peace. Rotary’s core values include service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. Rotary a...

GOV OKPEBHOLO TAPS INTO $7BN ANNUAL REMITTANCES BY EDO DIASPORANS, ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS

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Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo’s administration is ushering in a new era of engagement and empowerment for Edo State’s global diaspora through a visionary and transformative policy framework implemented by the Edo State Diaspora Agency. This initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening ties with Edo indigenes worldwide by prioritizing their...

EUROPE’S COLONIAL DEBTS REMAIN AS NETHERLANDS RETURNS 119 BENIN BRONZES IN PARTIAL PAYMENT

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By Augustine Eigbe, Ph.D. The 1897 British invasion of Benin Kingdom stands as one of colonialism’s most brazen acts of cultural dismemberment, a military assault that simultaneously functioned as a calculated campaign of epistemicide When British forces burned the Benin Royal Palace under Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi and looted thousands of...

North Carolina declares June 14 as ‘Igbo Day’

Diaspora Newsline7 months ago7 months ago0

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has officially declared June 14, 2025, as “Igbo Day” across the state. The proclamation honours the vibrant Igbo community, whose roots trace back to southeastern Nigeria. With thousands of Igbo residents—some having lived in the state for over half a century—the community has become an integral part of...

Nigeria’s Emeka Onwezi elected president of top African American Bar Association

Diaspora Newsline9 months ago7 months ago0

Nigerian born American legal luminary, Barrister Emeka Onwezi has been elected as president of top African American bar association, J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association. The good news of his election as president of J. Franklyn Borne Bar Association was shared on the facebook page of his law firm, through a...

Canada’s City Of Brampton Honor’s Prince Segun Akanni With Arts Acclaimed Award

Diaspora Newsline9 months ago9 months ago0

In a heartwarming celebration of creativity, passion, and cultural impact, Prince Segun Akanni has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Arts Acclaim Award by the City of Brampton. The recognition comes as part of the city’s annual Citizen Awards Program, a longstanding initiative that celebrates individuals who have made significant...

CBN unveils diaspora BVN platform, targets $1bn monthly remittances

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By Noel chiagorom In a bold and long-overdue move, Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has launched a digital platform enabling Nigerians abroad to register for their Bank Verification Number (BVN) remotely. The goal? To capture at least $1 billion in monthly remittances through formal channels. It’s a strategic pivot that, if...

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

Diaspora Newsline10 months ago10 months ago0

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...