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WORLD1d agoFBI offers over N6m reward for information on wanted Nigerian womanThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $5,000 (approximately ₦6.7 million per exchange rate as of when this report was published) reward for information leading to the arrest of a Nigerian woman, Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, who is wanted in the United States for failing to report to prison to serve a 96-month sentence over money laundering and fraud offences. The post FBI offers over N6m reward for information on wanted Nigerian woman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLD3d agoNigeria vs Mexico Preview: Flamingos target U-17 World Cup Quarter-Final spot after historic DPR Korea winThe Flamingos enter the knockout encounter with renewed confidence after ending DPR Korea’s remarkable unbeaten run in regulation time at the competition. Mexico, however, have also found their rhythm after recovering from an opening defeat to win their final two group matches The post Nigeria vs Mexico Preview: Flamingos target U-17 World Cup Quarter-Final spot after historic DPR Korea win appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS4d agoUS arrests Nigerian man who fled to Nigeria in 2019 over money launderingA 34-year-old Nigerian man, Adetunji Abudu, has been arrested in the United States over an alleged money laundering conspiracy involving millions of dollars obtained through fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans. The post US arrests Nigerian man who fled to Nigeria in 2019 over money laundering appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22US strips Nigerian woman of citizenship 13 years after obtaining it through fraudThe United States government has revoked the citizenship of a Nigerian-born woman, Vivian Chike Obichere, for concealing her previous fraudulent passport activities during her naturalisation process. The post US strips Nigerian woman of citizenship 13 years after obtaining it through fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 21Mexico approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassadorHe is also to serve as Nigeria’s ambassador to Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The post Mexico approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 21Omokri receives Mexico’s agrément as Nigeria’s AmbassadorReno Omokri has received the agreement of the Government of Mexico for his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the country. Omokri disclosed this on his X platform on Wednesday, saying the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Mexico in Abuja, Mr José Manuel Briseño Flores, delivered the agreement to the Director of […] The post Omokri receives Mexico’s agreement as Nigeria’s Ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 21# LA28: Nigeria joins Olympic officials at pre-Games meeting in Los AngelesThe National Sports Commission and Nigeria Olympic Committee say early planning and coordination will be central to Nigeria’s preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games. The post # LA28: Nigeria joins Olympic officials at pre-Games meeting in Los Angeles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 20Police rescue 11 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with Canada visa offerThe Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held against their will in Sagamu, Ogun State, after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas in a suspected international fraud scheme involving about ₦50.27 million. The post Police rescue 11 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with Canada visa offer appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBEROct 20Nigerian man jailed 8 years in US over fraud, hacking schemesA 40-year-old Nigerian man, Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu, has been sentenced to eight years in prison in the United States for his involvement in multiple fraud, computer hacking and identity theft schemes. The post Nigerian man jailed 8 years in US over fraud, hacking schemes appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSOct 14Nigeria woos investors at World Petroleum CongressNigeria has called on international investors to take advantage of its vast oil and gas resources, ongoing industry reforms and strategic access to the African market to drive long-term investment in its energy sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, made the call at the 25th World Petroleum Congress in […] The post Nigeria woos investors at World Petroleum Congress appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 14Nigerian man, Adebayo arrested in Canada after exposing self to three victimsA Nigerian man has been arrested in Canada after allegedly exposing himself to three victims in separate incidents aboard Toronto's public transit system. The post Nigerian man, Adebayo arrested in Canada after exposing self to three victims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 14US Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for terroristsIn a brief order Tuesday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Trump administration's bid to reinstate the ruling that denied asylum to a Nigerian man who was deported for having provided material support to a terrorist group. The post US Supreme Court to hear case of Nigerian deported over cooking for terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 13U.S. Mission honours Olu Jacobs, seven other Nigerian creativesBy Ayo Onikoyi The United States Mission in Nigeria has honoured veteran actor Olu Jacobs and seven other Nigerian creative industry leaders for their contributions to strengthening professional and commercial ties between Hollywood and Nollywood. The recognition took place at an event organised by the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos under the theme, “Reel Connections […] The post U.S. Mission honours Olu Jacobs, seven other Nigerian creatives appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 13US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their militaryForeign nationals seeking opportunities to serve in a foreign military can apply to join the armed forces of several countries, although eligibility depends on nationality, immigration status, military experience and the recruitment programme available. The post US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their military appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 12Jennifer Meyer marries Nigerian billionaire’s son Geoffrey Ogunlesi in HawaiiAmerican jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer, 49, has married Geoffrey Ogunlesi, 34, the son of Nigerian billionaire lawyer and investment banker Adebayo Ogunlesi. The post Jennifer Meyer marries Nigerian billionaire’s son Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 11US releases fresh names, photos of 24 Nigerians to be deportedThe United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities in connection with various criminal offences, as the country continues its deportation operations. The post US releases fresh names, photos of 24 Nigerians to be deported appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 10Nigerian canvasser arrested by ICE after guilty pleaA Nigerian national who worked on a Democratic congressional campaign in Pennsylvania has been arrested by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge arising from a public exposure incident. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to Punchng announced the arrest of Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe in […] The post Nigerian canvasser arrested by ICE after guilty plea appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 8Nigerian man, Chimaobim arrested after caught with pants off, exposing self in public in USU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe in Pennsylvania after he pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge following a public exposure incident. The post Nigerian man, Chimaobim arrested after caught with pants off, exposing self in public in US appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for Nigerian, other foreign students seeking US jobsThe United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the country, in the latest move by the Trump administration to tighten rules around foreign students and immigration. The post Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for Nigerian, other foreign students seeking US jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 6Mamdani celebrates Nigerians for contributions to New York cityIn a Facebook post shared on Monday, Mr Mamdani said the parade was an opportunity to celebrate the Nigerian community and its contribution to New York. The post Mamdani celebrates Nigerians for contributions to New York city appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 6JAMB plans UTME centre in Canada for Nigerians from 2027The announcement followed a visit by JAMB Registrar, Segun Aina, to the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, where the proposed centre was discussed. The post JAMB plans UTME centre in Canada for Nigerians from 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDOct 5Nigerian professionals gain online access to a U.S. master’s degree in Applied Behavior AnalysisAs Nigeria expands autism services and specialist training, Greenfort University offers a fully online pathway to advanced behavioural-science education that professionals can complete without leaving the country. Nigerian professionals working in autism care, education and therapy can now pursue a United States master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis without relocating, at a moment when the […] The post Nigerian professionals gain online access to a U.S. master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 5‘I sponsored my wife, four children to Canada; she blocked me on arrival’ — Nigerian man cries outA Nigerian man, Francis Ushie, has recounted how he became separated from his wife and four children after they relocated to Canada, saying he was left stranded at an airport when he could not locate his family. The post ‘I sponsored my wife, four children to Canada; she blocked me on arrival’ — Nigerian man cries out appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDOct 4New York Mayor hails Nigeria’s global cultural influence at independence carnivalMamdani praised and paid tribute to Nigeria’s extraordinary cultural influence across Africa and internationally. The Uganda-born mayor recalled growing up listening to Nigerian music and said he was excited to see some of the country’s stars perform. The post New York Mayor hails Nigeria’s global cultural influence at independence carnival appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria