Nigerian man unable to claim Italian lottery win gains residency permit
Former street seller celebrates newfound rights after debacle in claiming €500,000 scratchcard prize while undocumented A Nigerian man who won €500,000 in an Italian lottery – but was barred from collecting his windfall because he was undocumented – said the hardship of his more than decade-long immigration journey had been eased after he was finally granted a residency permit. “I’ve been praying for this moment ever since I arrived in Italy,” said Imagbe Ehizomwengie, 36. “It’s a huge relief. Y
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Ehizomwengie had been unable to claim his winnings due to his undocumented status. Photograph: suppliedView image in fullscreenEhizomwengie had been unable to claim his winnings due to his undocumented status. Photograph: suppliedItalyNigerian man unable to claim Italian lottery win gains residency permitFormer street seller celebrates newfound rights after debacle in claiming €500,000 scratchcard prize while undocumentedAngela Giuffrida in RomeFri 12 Jun 2026 02.59 EDTLast modified on Fri 12 Jun 2026 03.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Nigerian man who won €500,000 in an Italian lottery – but was barred from collecting his windfall because he was undocumented – said the hardship of his more than decade-long immigration journey had been eased after he was finally granted a…
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