The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has raised serious concerns over disturbing allegations of rape, assault and forced drugging of Nigerian girls reportedly held in deportation camps in New Delhi, India. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, the Commission described the reports as “heartbreaking …
A Nigerian academic, Professor Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali, Rwanda, has been named among the world’s top two per cent of scientists in the 2025 edition of the Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking. Adeola, who was recognized for her outstanding contributions in Business and Management, emerged as the only scholar from …
Delhi Police have arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian national accused of masterminding a large-scale online romance scam that defrauded more than 100 women across India. The suspect, identified as Stephane but operating under the aliases “Dominic” and “Duck Young,” was apprehended on Monday, 29 September, from a rented flat in Tilak Nagar, West Delhi. Investigators said …
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced plans by Chinese companies to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during a reception marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Yu said the project would transform diabetes management in the country …
Japan’s international aid agency has scrapped a cultural exchange programme with African nations after widespread misinformation fuelled fears of mass immigration into regional cities. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced on Thursday that it would cancel the “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, which was designed to strengthen cultural and social ties between four African countries …
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of criminal conspiracy in connection with taking illicit funds from the late Libyan leader, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. The Paris criminal court, which delivered its ruling on Thursday, cleared the 70-year-old politician of other charges, including passive corruption and illegal campaign financing. Sarkozy, who served as president from …
Africa’s quest for permanent representation at the United Nations Security Council, long championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is now under active consideration, raising hopes for long-overdue reform of the world’s most powerful decision-making body. Vice President Kashim Shettima, standing in for President Tinubu, will on Wednesday deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the 80th United …
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) will host a three-day regional training for journalists on investigating economic and financial crimes in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, from September 22 to 24, 2025. The announcement was contained in a press release signed by Timothy Melaye, Acting Principal Officer, Communication and Advocacy, GIABA. According to …
The ancient coastal town of Badagry is preparing to host a cultural event—the 5th Edition of the Door of Return Festival, scheduled for October 18, 2025, which will also feature the official commissioning of the iconic "Door of Return Monument." This was announced during a media briefing led by Hon. Abike Dabiri‑Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in …
Male travellers are no longer eligible for Qatari visas unless accompanied by their families, according to new regulations announced by the country’s Ministry of Interior. The Qatari authorities said the measures followed repeated cases of overstays by Nigerian visitors. Under the new policy, only female applicants and family groups are allowed to apply for tourist …
