Popular Nigerian sports journalist, Oma Akatugba, has revealed what some ‘big boys’ in London told him about Nigerian immigrants in the United Kingdom. In a post on X on Sunday, he said they revealed to him why Nigerians often say the UK is a tough place to live. He quoted them as saying many Nigerians do not like to start from the bottom when they migrate to the UK, saying they do not want to ‘pay their dues’. Akatugba narrated the story of a Nigerian man who worked at Tesco but now has a master’s degree and works in the…
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A Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, 46, will not be walking down the aisle with his lover Jasmin Sood, 35, after they were arrested for defrauding elderly people in the United States of over $3 million through online romance scams. The pair were supposed to get married on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas, US, before their arrest. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas, Akporugo and Sood allegedly conspired for over seven years, targeting widowed victims on social media and dating platforms. A statement by the USAO in April read, “A Nigerian man who resided in Fulshear…
A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom has lamented the behaviour of Nigerians working in customer service. He said he had called an energy provider’s customer care service and was linked with a Nigerian agent. He explained that he thought that would make his matter easier but it was worse. He said he had called to complain about his energy bill, claiming it was not his. The man, identified as @thefeyisayo on Instagram, said the agent had maintained his British accent even when he could hear his Ilorin intonation clearly. He bemoaned the treatment he got, saying as an…
The United Kingdom has ordered Nigerian students who could not pay their tuition fees on time at Teeside University to return to their country. The school had blocked the students from continuing their studies and reported them to the Home Office after a slump in the naira made it difficult for them to pay tuition fees. A Nigerian student, Adenike Ibrahim, was reportedly close to handing in her dissertation at the end of two years of study when she missed one payment and was then kicked out and reported to the Home Office. She subsequently paid the outstanding fees, but…
A woman has found herself in the soup after tearing her host’s passport and Canadian work permit after a misunderstanding. Her host reportedly sent her packing, prompting her to tear the passport and work permit. She was also said to have held onto the torn documents. The matter was posted on Instagram by Nigerians_in_Canada, a page that discusses matters affecting Nigerians in the North American country. The affected woman had to retrieve her torn documents with the help of the police. The post also sought readers’ opinion on if the affected woman could convince the authorities not to press any…
Nollywood star Wale Ojo has described the crase to ‘japa’, meaning to relocate for greener pastures, as embarrassing. He insisted that it was safe to be in Nigeria and contribute to its development. Speaking to ThisDay, the award-winning actor said, “I have many aspirations. It would have been easy for me to stay abroad in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, or even Russia, and I would have been fine there. But I love Nigeria, and I always will. “I have a lot of visions for Nigeria. I want to see a country where people don’t feel the need to ‘japa’.…
A Nigerian man has said he has been getting more opportunities since he returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom. Yimika Owoaje, who returned to Nigeria after three years abroad, said he does not regret his decision, saying his life has taken a turn for the better since he returned. The movement of Nigerians back home from Western countries they went in search of greener pastires has been termed ‘japada’. Owoaje said he had struggled to get a job in the UK, prompting him to return home. He said he recognised that community is one of the strongest things on…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a Nigerian couple operating a drug cartel from India wanted. A statement by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday said the couple, Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade and Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade, were declared wanted following the arrest of four members of the syndicate in Lagos. He said a Sports Utility Vehicle was recovered and two houses traced to them were sealed for forfeiture to the Federal Government. “A couple, Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade (alias Abdul Qassim Adisa Balogun) and Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade (alias Bolarinwa Rashidat Ayinke), who runs a cocaine cartel from India has…
Emirates Airlines will resume operations in Nigeria from October 1, 2024. The airline disclosed that “the service will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. EK783 will depart Dubai at 0945hrs, arriving in Lagos at 1520hrs; the return flight EK784 will leave Lagos at 1730hrs and arrive in Dubai at 0510hrs the next day. Tickets can be booked now on emirates.com via travel agents.” The Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airlines, Adnan Kazim said, “We are excited to resume our services to Nigeria. The Lagos-Dubai service has traditionally been popular with customers in Nigeria and we hope to reconnect…
A Nigerian man has lost his mum after visiting her for the first time in 34 years. In a Tiktok video, his sister said she convinced him to make the trip as he had not visited Nigeria since he left for the UK. He confirmed her claim, expressing his excitement at the trip. On arrival, his mum, who reportedly suffered dementia, recognised him and was excited to see him. She, however, died shortly after he returned. Reacting to the video, FO wrote, “35 years. Na so una dey do for here. 😭 Wow.” Bertha said, “Thank god you encouraged him…