London – The United Kingdom government confirmed Friday it deported 43 people to Nigeria and Ghana. The confirmation appeared in an official report published on the government’s website. Breakdown of Deported Individuals The group sent back included several categories. The…
United States – A traditional ruler from Nigeria has admitted guilt in a US federal court. Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, and Nigerian pastor Edward Oluwasanmi both pleaded guilty to participating in a major COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.…
Maceio – Brazil’s former president Fernando Collor de Mello has been arrested and taken to prison. He begins serving a nearly nine-year sentence for corruption and money laundering. The Collor de Mello arrest comes after the nation’s highest court denied his final appeal…
Vatican City – Pope Francis chose burial outside the traditional Vatican grottoes. The pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, requested burial at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. This choice for the Pope Francis burial site differs from recent papal practice.…
Atmore, Alabama – James Osgood, 55, is scheduled for execution by lethal injection Thursday evening in Alabama. The James Osgood execution follows his conviction for the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Brown. Osgood dropped his appeals, stating he is guilty. Execution…
Washington D.C. – A federal judge ruled Donald Trump cannot withhold federal funds from “sanctuary cities” that limit cooperation with immigration agents. The order means the judge blocks Trump funding threats against these localities. What Are Sanctuary Cities? Sanctuary cities like San Francisco…
Vatican City – Following the reported death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, attention turns to his successor and the rules of papal eligibility. While the basic rules might surprise you, centuries of tradition shape who actually becomes the leader…
London – Asylum applications from Nigerian nationals to the United Kingdom reached 22,619 between 2010 and 2024, according to Home Office data. This number places Nigeria 11th among countries seeking refuge in the UK, with a sharp increase in recent asylum…
Philadelphia – A wave of community support is building for the family of Olatunji Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian rideshare driver tragically killed while working in Centre City. The Philadelphia Chapter of the Black Students Union (BSU) has launched a $25,000 GoFundMe…
Vatican City – The Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff who died Monday at age 88 following a stroke. His death occurred weeks after he recovered from double pneumonia. The Vatican confirmed the Pope Francis funeral is scheduled for Saturday at…
