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<p>Woman who has lived in UK for 26 years refused indefinite leave to remain under Home Office’s new settlement rules</p><p>A blind Nigerian pensioner who has lived in the UK for 26 years has been told by the Home Office she can safely “go home” to India.</p><p>Comfort*, 67, arrived in the UK in 2000, and shortly after suddenly went blind due to acute glauco

Malaysian police have shot dead a Nigerian man, Chika Wisdom Osondu, after he allegedly attacked officers with machetes and severed a cop’s hand in Kepong. Read More: https://punchng.com/malaysia-police-shoot-nigerian-dead/

Despite a NAFDAC ban, dangerous pesticides like DD Force and Sniper are still sold in open markets, posing serious health risks to households in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/banned-pesticides-poison-on-sale-in-nigerian-markets-1/

Pakistani authorities have arrested 20 Nigerians in major drug raids across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, seizing over 4kg of cocaine, meth and weed. Read More: https://punchng.com/pakistan-nabs-20-nigerians-in-drug-raids/

United States lawmakers have demanded the release of a Nigerian nurse and university professor, Dr Ann Lawani, who has been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for nearly two months. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-lawmakers-demand-release-of-detained-nigerian-prof/

Nigerian couples in the UK clash on social media over sharing bills and financial responsibilities in marriage, sparking a heated debate on gender roles. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-couples-in-uk-clash-over-bill-sharing/

The Federal Government uses the National Social Register to identify poor and vulnerable households for its ₦50,000 grant and other social interventions. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-fg-selects-nigerians-for-%e2%82%a650000-grant-other-interventions/

Nigerians with solar power can earn credits on their electricity bills by supplying excess power to the national grid under NERC’s Net Billing Scheme. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-earn-electricity-bill-credits-from-solar-power/

The Federal Government has warned Nigerians with pre-existing medical conditions to take precautions when travelling through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following 16 deaths involving Nigerians transiting… Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-warns-sick-nigerians-over-ethiopia-trips-after-16-deaths/

The Nigerian Navy has released the shortlist for its 2026 Batch 39 recruitment and announced that the examination will hold on November 21 across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-navy-releases-2026-recruitment-shortlist-announces-exam-date/

EducationUSA Nigeria has outlined a five-step guide for prospective Nigerian students on how to apply to US universities and access free advisory services. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-apply-to-us-varsities/

Malaysian immigration authorities have arrested 53 Nigerians among 112 undocumented African nationals for various immigration offences, a report has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/malaysia-arrests-53-nigerians-over-immigration-offences-report/

Wichita Democrat KC Ohaebosim has been elected Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, becoming the first Nigerian-American to hold such an office in the United Sta Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-ohaebosim-first-nigerian-american-to-become-lieutenant-governor-in-us/

The Federal Government has called on India to ensure the welfare, dignity and protection of the fundamental human rights of Nigerians held in its prisons. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-demands-humane-treatment-of-nigerians-in-indian-jails/

AFN President Tonobok Okowa has praised Nigeria’s young athletes after they won three gold medals at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Read More: https://punchng.com/okowa-hails-nigerian-youngsters-after-dakar-athletics-success/

Ernst & Young has urged Nigerian companies to prepare for new tax laws, IFRS 18, and sustainability disclosures to avoid regulatory and financial risks. Read More: https://punchng.com/ey-urges-nigerian-firms-to-prepare-for-new-tax-reporting-rules/

The Federal Government, through NASENI, has partnered with MIT Solve to support 10 Nigerian innovators with a six-month acceleration programme in the US. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-mit-to-support-10-nigerian-innovators/

Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo, has urged Nigerians to wear Nigerian fabrics and eat local food to drive industrialisation and job creation in the countr Read More: https://punchng.com/wear-nigerian-fabrics-eat-local-food-soludo-urges-citizens/

A Nigerian man has been shot dead by police in Malaysia after allegedly hacking off the right hand of a police officer during an attack in the Desa Amanpuri area of Kepong. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-shot-dead-in-malaysia-after-chopping-off-cops-hand/

Twenty Nigerians have been arrested in Pakistan over alleged involvement in a drug trafficking network, with 4.432kg of narcotics recovered by authorities. Read More: https://punchng.com/pakistan-arrests-20-nigerians-with-4-4kg-drugs/

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the extradition of a Nigerian, Temitope Omotade, to the US to face trial over allegations of wire fraud. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-nigerians-extradition-to-us-over-wire-fraud/

Nigerian nurse and professor Dr Ann Lawani has been detained by US immigration authorities for nearly two months, sparking calls for her release. Read More: https://punchng.com/ann-lawani-nigerian-nurse-detained-by-us-immigration-authorities-for-nearly-two-months/

The Federal Government has called on India to ensure the welfare, dignity and protection of the fundamental human rights of Nigerians held in custodial centres across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-urges-india-to-protect-nigerians-in-detention-centres/

Afreximbank has committed $75m in financing to the Development Bank of Nigeria to expand credit access for Nigerian SMEs, especially in creative and export Read More: https://punchng.com/afreximbank-channels-75m-through-dbn-for-nigerian-smes/

Sterling Bank has partnered with Nigerian Sinotrucks to provide financing solutions, expanding access to commercial vehicle ownership for individuals and b Read More: https://punchng.com/sterling-bank-nigerian-sinotrucks-expand-access-to-vehicle-ownership/

Softcare, in partnership with local foundations, donated sanitary pads to adolescent girls in Nigeria to support their menstrual health, confidence, and di Read More: https://punchng.com/high-quality-products-protect-menstrual-health-softcare-empowers-nigerian-girls-to-grow-with-confidence/

Lagos-based youth academy, Dazzle FC, has won the 2026 Dana Cup in Denmark after beating teams from 56 other countries in the U-12 category. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-u-12-team-beats-56-countries-to-win-dana-cup/

Nigerian author Godspower Oshodin has launched an international book tour in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of a global campaign to expand the reach of African li Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-writer-unveils-global-campaign-for-african-literature/

A medical laboratory scientist warns Nigerians to check for MLSCN validation numbers on home HIV and STI test kits to ensure accuracy and avoid false resul Read More: https://punchng.com/before-you-trust-that-hiv-or-sti-test-result-check-for-this-number-medical-laboratory-scientist-warns-nigerians/

Nigerian-born American lawyer, Shirley Emehelu, has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey in the United States, making her the first immigrant to occupy the position in the state’s history. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-born-woman-appointed-new-jersey-lieutenant-governor/

Nigerian artist Opeoluwa Ogunyakin has been elected President-General of the Organisation for the Development of African Handicrafts with 65% of votes. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-artist-ogunyakin-elected-african-handicrafts-body-president/

A UK court has convicted Sunderland councillor Glenn Gibbins over ‘grossly offensive’ comments suggesting Nigerians should be melted down to fill potholes. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-councillor-convicted-over-call-to-melt-nigerians/

President Bola Tinubu has challenged Nigerians to judge his administration by its record as he launched a minimum pension guarantee of N52,500 for retirees Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-judge-me-by-my-records-tinubu-tells-nigerians/

An APC chieftain, Alwan Hassan, has said Nigerians are not as hungry as the opposition portrays, despite concerns over the rising cost of living. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-are-not-that-hungry-apc-chieftain/

Nigerians can now apply for the fully funded 2027/2028 UK Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for Master’s degrees. Find out the eligibility and how to apply. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-apply-for-2027-2028-uk-commonwealth-shared-scholarship/

President Bola Tinubu has renewed his promise to provide Nigerians with reliable power supply, criticising the current privatisation model at an APC rally. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-promises-nigerians-reliable-power-supply/

Okpa is a beloved Nigerian street food that Victoria has been selling for over 20 years.

The DG of the National Institute for Sports, Philip Shaibu, says Peter Obi could have waved at the victorious Flamingos instead of seeking a special greeti Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-could-have-waved-at-flamingos-like-other-nigerians-nis-dg/

Three Nigerian men have been arrested in Delhi, India, for allegedly staying in the country without valid immigration documents, police officials confirmed Read More: https://punchng.com/india-detains-three-nigerians-over-alleged-illegal-stay/

<p>Glenn Gibbins sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work by South Tyneside magistrates over 2024 Facebook post</p><p>A Reform party councillor who claimed racist comments about Nigerians were no more than a “bit of fun” has been handed a community order for posting grossly offensive material.</p><p>Glenn Gibbins, who was voted on to Sunderland council in May,

Electricity distribution companies have apologised to Nigerians for persistent power shortages and prolonged blackouts across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-outages-discos-apologise-to-nigerians/

A guide for Nigerian retailers on the options for sourcing dollars to fund inventory, including banks, parallel markets, crypto exchanges, and OTC desks. Read More: https://punchng.com/funding-inventory-how-nigerian-retailers-are-sourcing-dollars/

The Federal Road Safety Corps says 3,445 people died and 22,292 were injured in 7,156 road crashes across Nigeria between January and September 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/road-crashes-killed-3445-nigerians-in-nine-months-frsc/

Imagem de arquivo do Aeroporto Internacional do Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre Léo Motta/Setur/Divulgação Um nigeriano foi preso no Aeroporto Internacional do Recife, no bairro da Imbiribeira, na Zona Sul da capital pernambucana, após tentar embarcar num voo para Portugal com um passaporte falso. A prisão em flagrante aconteceu no dia 5 de novembro, mas

The UK has outlined steps for visa holders to access their electronic immigration status, known as an eVisa, via a UK Visas and Immigration account. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-access-uk-evisa/

Three Nigerian men have been arrested in Delhi, India, for allegedly staying in the country without valid immigration documents, according to reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-nigerians-arrested-in-india-over-invalid-immigration-papers/

Six Nigerians have returned to the country from the United States amid President Donald Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown, with the National Emergency Management Agency… Read More: https://punchng.com/six-nigerians-return-from-us-amid-deportation-crackdown/

The presidential candidate of the Accord, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has raised the alarm over the plight of 3.68 million internally displaced persons in Nigeria, calling for increased international… Read More: https://punchng.com/olawepo-hashim-seeks-global-intervention-over-3-68m-displaced-nigerians/

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for urgent action to address worsening insecurity, unemployment and poverty in Nigeria, warning that leadership failures are forcing citizens to seek… Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-faults-leadership-for-nigerians-deadly-migration/

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is confident of winning the 2027 presidential election, saying he has God and Nigerians on his side. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-i-have-god-nigerians-on-my-side-makinde-declares/

The National Emergency Management Agency has received six Nigerian returnees from the United States at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-nema-receives-six-nigerian-returnees-from-us/

Nigerian-born interdisciplinary artist, Damilola Makinde, is combining music, theatre and spirituality in a creative journey that has seen him explore human experiences through different forms of artistic expression. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-artist-damilola-makinde-blends-music-theatre-faith/

Mrs Rachael Longe, daughter of veteran gospel musician and accordionist, Rev Sola Rotimi, tells BIODUN BUSARI about her father’s personality, family life, musical journey and ministry, among other issues What kind of relationship do you have with your father? Read More: https://punchng.com/my-father-introduced-accordion-to-nigerian-gospel-music-sola-rotimis-

Naomi Chima profiles Nigerians occupying influential positions in the United Nations and contributing to global efforts in development, diplomacy, peacebuilding and sustainable energy Amina Mohammed… Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-united-nations-shaping-global-policies/

Nigeria’s Shukurat Mayowa has received a bye to the quarter-finals of the women’s 48kg boxing event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where she will face the winner of Sunday’s preliminary bout… Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-boxer-mayowa-gets-quarter-final-bye-at-youth-olympics/

Nigerian basketball player Stephanie Okechukwu, who stands at 7 feet 1 inch, has made her debut for Texas Tech University, becoming the tallest player to feature in an NCAA women’s basketball game. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-stephanie-okechukwu-tallest-player-in-us-womens-college-basketball/

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians dissatisfied with the state of the country to support his bid to reset Nigeria, citing hunger, insecurity and exclusion from governance as major challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-kicks-off-campaign-urges-nigerians-to-back-national-reset/

Former First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Dr Martha Udom-Emmanuel, has urged Christian women, particularly female ministers, to demonstrate exemplary character by reaching out to vulnerable people and young Nigerians in need of guidance, love and hope. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-vulnerable-nigerians-ex-akwa-ibom-first-lady-urges-christian-women/

The Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to disclose how many Nigerians have been lifted out of poverty since his administration came into office. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-many-nigerians-have-been-lifted-out-of-poverty-obi-asks-tinubu/

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Abdulaziz Yari, has said Nigerians who are not lazy should have food on their tables, arguing that the… Read More: https://punchng.com/hunger-hardworking-nigerians-should-have-food-yari/