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I paid to avoid missing my interview, says visa-seeking banker who accuses SARS of extortion, detention in Lagos

A  banker has accused men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of allegedly detaining and…

U.S. fashion icon, Gloria Vanderbilt, dies at 95

Gloria Vanderbilt, the “poor little rich girl” who lived a life at the highest…

Report of US visa ban on Nigerian students is fake news, says United States Mission

The United States Mission in Nigeria has debunked the rumour that it’s no longer…

Why I returned to do music in Nigeria after US university degree – Samzy

After completing his university degree in the United States of America, talented singer, Samuel…

Scattered Canary: The Nigerian scam gang that evolved from one-man start-up to multi-faceted corporation with 35 employees

A Nigerian-based scammer gang dubbed “Scattered Canary” has evolved from a one-man, start-up operation…

Nigeria, Jersey, US to share $267m Abacha’s loot

The more than $267m (£210m) belonging to former Nigerian dictator General Sani Abacha is…

Nigerian couple fail to declare $15,860 cash, lose it to US customs

A Nigerian couple has lost $15,860 to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after…

US now requires social media info for visa applications by Nigerians, others

The United States government has said visa applicants will now have to submit their…

History made as eight emerge co-winners of US’ Scripps National Spelling Bee [Photos]

Eight young super spellers beat the dictionary to be crowned co-winners of the Scripps…

Court halts Trump’s border wall

A US federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s signature wall project, by…

Nigerian man, Kennedy Onoriode Ovabore, serving in the US Army dies after a brief illness [Photos]

A Nigerian serving in the US Army, Kennedy Onoriode Ovabore, has died at the…

US arms dealer arrested for illegally brokering sale of military-grade weapons to Nigeria government

A US arms dealer has been arrested for allegedly brokering the sale of arms…

Nigerian woman, Oluwatobi Al-Bakare, commissioned as Second Lieutenant of the United States Army [Photos]

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to celebrate the accomplishments of his…

Nigeria woman found guilty of money laundering in scheme that stole $246,219 from lawyer

A Nigerian woman was on Wednesday convicted by a federal jury in US District…

29,723 Nigerian immigrants overstayed in US in 2018, says Homeland Security report

No fewer than 29,723 Nigerians overstayed their U.S. non-immigrant tourism/business (B1/B2) visas between October…