Mbah Welcomes 112 Enugu Indigenes Fleeing Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa, Gives Families ₦1m Support
ENUGU — Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has welcomed 112 indigenes from the state who returned from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks against black African migrants. The returnees, comprising 77 families, were received on Thursday at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, where the governor announced a ₦1 million seed fund for each of […]
Nigerian Woman Charged in US Over Alleged Illegal Voting
A 56-year-old Nigerian national and lawful permanent resident in Massachusetts has been arrested and charged by the United States Department of Justice for allegedly voting in two federal elections despite not being a U.S. citizen. Gladys Adaeze Okafor, who resides in Lynn, Massachusetts, is accused of unlawfully voting in the 2022 midterm elections and the […]
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Withdraws From Public Engagements Over Ill Health
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has temporarily withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, with the presidency citing ill health. Ramaphosa, 73, returned to South Africa on Monday following the two-day BRICS summit in New Delhi and has been advised by his doctors to rest and recover, his office said […]
FG Launches “Hire From Nigeria” Campaign, Targets 1 Million Export-Linked Jobs by 2030
The Federal Government has launched the “Hire From Nigeria” Campaign, a national initiative aimed at connecting qualified Nigerian professionals, skilled workers, digital experts, creatives and service providers with international employers and clients. The initiative is expected to expand access to global jobs, service contracts and outsourcing opportunities while enabling Nigerians to work and deliver services […]
Keffe D Found Guilty Of The Murder Of Tupac Shakur
A Las Vegas jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon in the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict was delivered on Monday, August 31, after jurors deliberated for less than three hours. Davis, the only person charged in connection with Shakur’s death, […]
Nigerian National Sentenced to 8 Years for $7.5m Email Scam Targeting US Charities
A 32-year-old Nigerian national, Olusegun Adejorin, has been sentenced to eight years in a United States federal prison for his role in a business email compromise scheme that defrauded two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million. The U.S. Department of Justice disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026. U.S. District […]
Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold Military’s ban on Transgender Soldiers
The administration of US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to uphold its policy barring transgender Americans from serving in the military, setting up another major legal battle over transgender rights before the conservative-leaning court. The administration is appealing a ruling by a federal court in Washington, DC, which blocked the policy after […]
US To Withdraw Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission
The United States is set to withdraw about 200 troops deployed to Nigeria as part of its counterterrorism operations, following what US officials described as significant gains against Islamist militants in the region. According to The New York Times, the Pentagon plans to complete the withdrawal by late September, signalling a reduction in the US […]
Cyberattack Hits Three UK Airports, Exposes Data Of 8.7 Million Customers
A cyberattack targeting three major airports in the United Kingdom has compromised the personal information of approximately 8.7 million customers, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the operator of the affected airports, has disclosed. The affected facilities are Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport and East Midlands Airport. According to MAG, an unauthorised third party gained access to […]
Russian Military Officer Killed in St Petersburg Car Explosion
A Russian military lieutenant colonel has been killed in a car explosion in St Petersburg, local news outlet Fontanka reported on Thursday. The explosion occurred at about 10 a.m. local time near a supermarket in the Sushary neighbourhood. The officer’s wife, who was also inside the vehicle, sustained serious injuries in the blast. Preliminary reports […]