Nigerians in South Africa are increasingly seeking to return home amid renewed concerns over xenophobic tensions, with officials in Abuja confirming that many of those requesting evacuation lack valid residency documents.
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NIGERIA: Civillian Defendants Plead Not Guilty Over 2025 Coup Plot
Six men pleaded not guilty to treason and terrorism charges over a botched coup plot, as the first prosecutions for the alleged 2025 coup attempt get underway.
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UK: Nigerian Who Twice Failed Driving Test Accidentally Killed Pensioner
A Nigerian national who had twice failed his UK driving test killed a pensioner while behind the wheel after taking advantage of a learner loophole, an inquest has heard.
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NIGERIA: US Orders Embassy Staff To Leave With Family
The US Department of State has authorised non-emergency US government employees and their family members to leave the US Embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security situation across Nigeria.
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UK: Diaspora Groups Calls Out Nigeria Ambassador Over Exclusion In State Visit
King Charles hosted President Bola Tinubu and the first lady, Oluremi to an elaborate reception while welcoming them to Windsor palace followed by a spectacular state banquet where he praised the strengths of Nigeria’s partnership with the UK.
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NIGERIA: Christian Pilgrimages To Holy Land Suspended Over Middle East War
Nigerian authorities have suspended all pilgrimages to Israel and the occupied West Bank with immediate effect, citing security concerns linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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NIGERIA: US Deploys 200 Troops To Combat Insurgency
The United States is set to deploy around 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in training the country’s military to combat Islamist militant groups, a U.S. official said.
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CANADA: Nigerian Caregiver Charged With Seven Couts of Assaults On Elderly Patients
A Nigerian caregiver, Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, working at an East Toronto group home for vulnerable adults has been arrested and charged with seven counts of assault, Toronto police have confirmed.
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NIGERIA: Anthony Joshua Injured In Fatal Car Crash That Left 2 Dead
Boxer Anthony Joshua has suffered “minor injuries” after the car he was travelling in crashed in Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of two people.
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GHANA: Government Distances Nation From ‘Detty December’ Label Despite Boom In Tourism
Ghana’s government wants to move away from the popular phrase “Detty December”, saying the label carries meanings it does not want associated with the country, even as end-of-year celebrations continue to draw tens of thousands of visitors.
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