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  1. U.S.-Based Nigerian Mother Charged With Murder After Daughter Dies in Hot Car

    Nigeria U.S.-Based Nigerian Mother Charged With Murder After Daughter Dies in Hot Car

    The Digest: A 36-year-old Nigerian mother, Gbemisola Akayinode, has been arrested in Texas and charged with murder after her 9-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi, died from being left inside a hot car for over eight hours. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the child's death on July...
  2. Trump’s H-1B Executive Order Imposes $100K Entry Fee, Threatening Nigerian Tech Professionals

    Americas Trump’s H-1B Executive Order Imposes $100K Entry Fee, Threatening Nigerian Tech Professionals

    The Digest: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order effectively dismantling the H-1B visa program by imposing a $100,000 entry fee on new and existing visa holders, including Nigerians working in US tech, healthcare, and academia. The move, aimed at “protecting American workers,”...
  3. Why the “Mass Return” Narrative Is Misleading — Most Nigerians Abroad Aren’t Coming Back

    Why the “Mass Return” Narrative Is Misleading — Most Nigerians Abroad Aren’t Coming Back

    There’s been a surge of online articles and influencer content suggesting a wave of Nigerians abroad are returning home in droves, citing dissatisfaction, racism, or emotional disconnection. But this narrative often skews reality. For most Nigerians overseas, especially those raising families or...
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