UK deports YouTuber Tiamiyu who claimed Nigerians jet out under study disguise

UK deports YouTuber Tiamiyu who claimed Nigerians jet out under study disguise

The United Kingdom has deported Nigerian YouTuber Emdee Tiamiyu to Nigeria based on allegations of his involvement in a huge fraud.

Tiamiyu became a controversial figure when he granted the BBC an interview saying many Nigerians disguise with student visas to emigrate to the UK not for academic pursuit but to work and bring their families to the country.

This interview reportedly influenced the UK government’s decision to impose restrictions on Nigerian students, specifically barring them from bringing family members to the UK unless they are enrolled in PhD programmes.

Tiamiyu was earlier arrested on allegations of fraud, a case that has sparked widespread discussions across social media platforms.

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He was accused of defrauding the UK government of £160,000, funds that were intended for resettlement purposes but allegedly used by Tiamiyu to construct a house in his native Ogun State in Nigeria. The UK government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the deportation or the specifics of the fraud allegations.

The situation has potential implications for bilateral relations and the international student community in the UK.

As the news of Tiamiyu’s deportation circulates, reactions on social media have been mixed.

UK deports YouTuber Tiamiyu who claimed Nigerians jet out under study disguise