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U.S. Moves to Strip Citizenship from Nigerian Man in $91M Tax Fraud Case

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The denaturalization case of Kareem marks a renewed effort by federal authorities to hold individuals accountable for alleged immigration fraud tied to broader criminal activity

Rhythm, Resistance, and Recognition: Fela and Sade Enter the Hall

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

While Fela‘s tunes like Zombie, Teacher and Lady spit fire . Sade’s tunes like Smooth Operator, Sweetest Taboo,” and “No Ordinary Love are draped in finesse. Yet both reshaped the emotional vocabulary of modern music.

Preview of 10 STEM Scholarships Shaping Futures in America

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The new geography of ambition in America: not defined by zip code, but by access—to labs, mentors, competitions, and increasingly, scholarships. Teenagers across the country interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are searching for opportunities that will shape their futures. Below is a preview of 10 STEM scholarships and competitions

Canada Faces Scrutiny Over Returning Refugees Fleeing the U.S.

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

At the center of the criticism is the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement, which is allegedly putting lives at risk by forcing asylum seekers back across the border instead of allowing them to pursue protection claims in Canada.

Green Card Lines Begin to Move Again, Offering Relief to Thousands of Immigrants

March 18, 2026March 27, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin by the U.S. Department of State is now offering something that has been in short supply for much of the past two years: A momentum for immigrants categorized under “Rest of World,” a designation that includes most African countries

Staying Out of Trouble with ICE

March 13, 2026March 28, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

For newcomers—One question that often arises quietly in living rooms and in WhatsApp groups is: How do you stay out of ICE trouble? The answer lies partly in law, partly in preparation, and partly in simple common sense.

Celebrate the Constitution and Martin Luther King!

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

2026 marks America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, and celebrations will take place nationwide all year long, beginning January 2026. Similarly,…

FEMA Activates to Support in Texas Flooding

July 7, 2025March 28, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Following President Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration Announcement on July 6, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been activated in Texas to…

Nigerian -American Previously Convicted in an $80 Million Fraud Case Indicted on New Charges of Naturalization Fraud

June 6, 2025March 28, 2026 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Omoyoma Christopher Okoro, 51, a United States citizen born in Nigeria has been charged with naturalization fraud. The indictment alleges that Okoro lied…

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Canada Faces Scrutiny Over Returning Refugees Fleeing the U.S.

March 2026 | African Metro News

Canada is facing renewed human rights scrutiny after the Canadian Council for Refugees warned that people seeking safety are being turned back to the United States, exposing them to unsafe conditions, family separation, and the risk of further removal.

In a detailed submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee ahead of Canada’s March 2026 review, the Canadian Council for Refugees argues that current policies are failing refugees and other vulnerable migrants. At the center of the criticism is the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement, which the group says is putting lives at risk by forcing asylum seekers back across the border instead of allowing them to pursue protection claims in Canada.

The report also raises concerns about proposed legal changes that could deny refugee hearings, an overbroad cessation regime that strips some refugees of their status, and an immigration detention system that can leave non-citizens held for indefinite periods.

The organization’s top demand is that Canada immediately withdraw from the Safe Third Country Agreement. It is also calling for the withdrawal of Bill C-12 and for the restoration of status to people who have already lost it.

Why it matters Advocates say returning refugees to the U.S. may expose already vulnerable people to detention, deportation, and broken protection pathways at a moment of rising uncertainty across North America’s asylum system.

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