Nigerians

US Imposes Sanctions on Nigerian Individuals Linked to Terrorism and Cybercrime The United States has taken a decisive step to combat terrorism and cybercrime by imposing sanctions on eight Nigerian individuals allegedly connected to Boko Haram and ISIL. This announcement was made on February 10 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). As part of these sanctions, the individuals have been added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This…

Nigerians Identified Among Russian Forces in Ukraine Conflict Ukrainian military intelligence has reported the identification of two Nigerian nationals who died while fighting for Russian forces in the ongoing conflict. According to a statement released by the Ukrainian military, the bodies were recovered in the Luhansk region of Eastern Ukraine, a critical frontline area. The Ukrainians assert that the men were allegedly recruited in mid-2025, indicating a troubling trend of foreign fighters being drawn into the…

“Japa” is Yoruba slang for “to leave” — a word that has become shorthand across Nigeria for a mass movement of people seeking lives abroad. The exodus is not only a migration trend; it is a cultural phenomenon, a catchall for frustration and hope in a nation where a booming headline economy sits uneasily beside entrenched poverty and insecurity. Nigeria is young and vast: more than 230 million people, a median age of about 18, and roughly two‑thirds under 30. Economists predict growth this year and next, yet everyday…

Nigerian Violence: A Growing Concern Amid Escalating Attacks This section explores the recent surge in violence attributed to banditry in Nigeria, particularly focusing on the abduction of schoolgirls and the death of military personnel. These incidents highlight the urgent need for a reassessment of Nigeria's security strategies. Experts indicate that Nigerians constitute 99% of the bandits in the region. Public outrage is growing due to the alarming nature of the violence. Recent incidents have sparked…

The Ripple Effect of Fraud: Three Nigerian Men Sentenced in U.S. Unemployment Scheme In an unsettling yet revealing chapter of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a U.S. court has sentenced three Nigerian men for their direct involvement in a sprawling unemployment fraud scheme. This case not only shines a spotlight on the lengths individuals will go to during times of economic uncertainty but also underscores the ongoing vulnerabilities in international cybersecurity and fraud prevention systems. The Crime…

Since the beginning of the week, Nigeria has been facing an almost complete collapse of its national electricity grid. A catastrophic situation in a context marked by the explosion of fuel prices used to power generators, now the only source of energy. As…

On Monday evening, March 15, 58 villagers returning from a massacre were shot by gunmen in Niger. On Wednesday, the head of state, Mahamadou Issoufou, chaired an extraordinary Security Council. The increase of military personnel in Tillabéry and the dispatch of a high-level ministerial mission on the ground have been decided. Emotions run high in the streets of the capital Niamey.…

Nigeria is named to the election in ten days on December 27 to elect its subsequent president, in addition to for the legislative election. On the finish of his two phrases, the present head of state, Mahamadou Issoufou, is not going to seem. 30 candidates are taking part. Amongst them, Seini Oumarou. The candidate of the…

A debate rages on Nigerian social networks following a case of domestic violence. A local governor organized the public reconciliation of a young woman who had been repeatedly abused by her husband. A gesture that scandalized many people. as reported from Lagos, Liza FabbianIn the video she posted on Twitter, Ifeyinwa Angbo…