Category: Foreign News

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu flags off Medville Medical City, urges Diaspora to end medical tourism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to take deliberate steps towards ending medical tourism by investing in world-class health infrastructure back home. She made this appeal at the 16th Annual Mbaise USA Convention held in Minnesota, United States, where she officially flagged off the commencement of construction of the Medville Medical City in Uvuru, Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. Odumegwu-Ojukwu emphasized the need for diaspora communities not to see the United States and Europe as permanent homes, but to replicate…

Nigerian Diplomat Zainab Joy Momodu dies in Guinea-Bissau after brief illness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the passing of Mrs. Zainab Joy Momodu, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of Nigeria in Guinea-Bissau. She died on Monday, 7th July 2025, at the Military Hospital in Bissau after a brief illness. Mrs. Momodu was a distinguished career diplomat who joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 2010 as a member of the 20th Regular Course of the Foreign Service Academy. Over the years, she served the nation with dedication, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s diplomatic mission. In a…

Stranded in Libya: Nigerian Women recount Ordeal of Abuse, beg FG for immediate rescue

Emporium Reporters

Four young Nigerian women trafficked to Libya have made a desperate appeal to the Federal Government for immediate rescue following months of dehumanisation, forced labour, and sexual exploitation in the North African country. The victims — Adewumi Omowumi Boluwatife (20), Damilola Ojumirayo (31), Akinsanya Adenike (30), and Sobayo Oluwanifemi (27) all from the South-West region of Nigeria, spoke to SaharaReporters, narrating how they were lured abroad by human traffickers under the guise of securing job opportunities. “I was promised a better life but ended up in a nightmare,” said Boluwatife, who arrived in…

Nigeria assumes global Customs leadership as CGC Adeniyi emerges WCO Council Chairperson

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has recorded a major diplomatic and institutional milestone as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, was unanimously elected Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council the highest decision-making body in international customs administration.   The election, held on Saturday, 28th June 2025, at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels during the concluding session of the 145th/146th Council Meetings, marked a historic moment for Nigeria and Africa. Adeniyi becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position since the WCO’s establishment, succeeding Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner of the South African Revenue…

UK’s Youngest Nigerian Mayor Hosts NiDCOM Chairman, vows stronger Diaspora Ties

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, Princess Opeyemi Bright, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with Nigerian institutions and champion the cause of the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom.   She made the commitment during a courtesy visit by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), at her residence in London. Dabiri-Erewa commended the mayor for her outstanding leadership and dedication to community development, describing her as a beacon of hope and a role model for young Nigerians in the diaspora.   “Princess Bright’s rise to…

Nigerian Embassy urges Pilgrims to be good Ambassadors, seeks clarification on Gumi’s entry denial

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has urged Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj to be exemplary ambassadors of Islam and Nigeria while in the Holy Land.   Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in Riyadh, Dr. Ibrahim Modibbo Umar, made the call during a pre-Arafah stakeholders’ meeting organized by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Makkah.   Dr. Modibbo emphasized the importance of abiding by the laws and cultural expectations of the host country to enable pilgrims perform their religious obligations peacefully and without difficulty. He commended…

Nigerian Man dies in Swiss Police Custody, family demands Justice, repatriation of body …. Petitions Swiss Embassy, NIDCOM as Nigerians protest in Lausanne

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The family of Michael Kenechukwu Ekemezie, a Nigerian citizen who died in police custody in Lausanne, Switzerland, on May 25, 2025, has petitioned the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), demanding a full investigation into the incident, justice, and immediate repatriation of his remains.   Ekemezie, originally from Anambra State, was reportedly subjected to excessive and brutal force by Swiss police officers, resulting in his death by asphyxiation. The family, through their legal representative, Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, likened the tragic event to the killing of…

BREAKING: Nigerians in UK protest in London, demand Mele Kyari’s deportation …… Submit Letters to UK Home Office, Nigerian High Commission

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a dramatic display of civic outrage, scores of Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom staged a coordinated protest in London on Monday, demanding the immediate deportation of former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, to face corruption investigations in Nigeria.   The protest, organized by a civil advocacy group under the banner Rescue Nigeria Now, took place outside both the Nigerian High Commission and the UK Home Office. Protesters, chanting anti-corruption slogans and waving placards with inscriptions such as “Withdraw Mele Kyari’s Residency…

Alistair Soyode Bags Triangle Award for Championing Black Media and Diaspora Empowerment

Emporium Reporters

The founder of BEN Television, Alistair Soyode, has been conferred with the prestigious Triangle Award in recognition of his pioneering role in Black and Ethnic media, as well as his unwavering commitment to youth and diaspora development. The award was presented during the 3rd Annual Lecture and Awards Ceremony by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Honourable Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who delivered the keynote and personally handed over the award to Mr. Soyode.   Describing the media trailblazer as “a beacon of tenacity and excellence,” the Minister applauded Soyode’s consistent efforts in projecting…

Trump slams 100% Tariff on foreign films, sparks global shockwaves in entertainment industry

Emporium Reporters

In a dramatic policy shift aimed at reviving America’s struggling film industry, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. The move, which has sent shockwaves through global entertainment circles, is framed by Trump as a national security measure to combat foreign influence and propaganda.   Announcing the decision via his Truth Social account on Sunday, Trump said, “This is a concerted effort by other nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and…