Emdee Tiamiyu, the Nigerian YouTuber who gained attention for his controversial BBC interview about Nigerians using student visas to migrate to the UK, has reportedly been deported from the UK to Nigeria.
This development follows his arrest on allegations of defrauding the UK government of £160,000 (N300M).
Tiamiyu allegedly misused funds intended for his resettlement after claiming asylum, diverting them instead to build a house in Ogun State, Nigeria.
His previous interview had stirred significant debate and reportedly influenced UK policies regarding Nigerian students, particularly the restrictions on bringing family members unless enrolled in PhD programs.
Recall that in March 2023, GbExtra Blog reported that Emdee Tiamiyu has been arrested. The latest information making the rounds alleged that Emdee Tiamiyu has been deported to Nigeria as he could not meet the Asylum requirement withing one year.
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YouTuber Emdee Tiamiyu, who went viral a few months ago after claiming in a BBC interview that Nigerians use student visas as a way to "Japa," has reportedly been deported from the United Kingdom to Nigeria due to fraud. pic.twitter.com/Y0Yc1zZ2JI
— Mayowa Olagunju ❁ (@iam_doctormayor) May 21, 2024
Just like Nigeria government, if Britain use you, they will dump you and reduce you to the lowest.
Popular media influencer Emdee Tiamiyu has been deported from the United Kingdom to Nigeria following allegations of involvement in fraudulent activities. This development has… pic.twitter.com/7uw2fDEy7d
— Marvellous Arinze (@MArinze2993) May 21, 2024
Incase you're interested in what started the Emdee Tiamiyu hatred. Here is it
— Ọ̀gágun Àlàó Sankara (@Great_Kamil) May 20, 2024
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