Nigerian man gunned down by assailants at bar in South Africa
A Nigerian man named Chimezie was shot dead by two gunmen while working at a bar in Durban, South Africa, in the latest incident of violent killings targeting Nigerians in the region.
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Two passengers held at Lagos airport over undeclared £53,415 and $6.1m cash
FAAN officials have arrested two travellers at the Lagos airport after they were caught with undeclared foreign currency totalling £53,415 and $6.1 million, later handed to the EFCC for investigation.
Soldier takes own life after fatally shooting wife at Wawa military barracks
A Nigerian soldier at Wawa Cantonment killed his wife and then himself, highlighting ongoing concerns over mental health in the military.
Over $6.1m seized from passengers at Lagos airport – Sources
Security officials at Lagos airport arrested passengers allegedly travelling with $6.1m in cash. The suspects have been handed to the EFCC for investigation.
Tears and trauma: Families recount horror of Kwara bloodbath
Fifteen residents were killed in Oke-Ode, Kwara State, as survivors blamed disarmed vigilantes and alleged sabotage amid ongoing bandit attacks.
ISWAP attacks military base in Borno, soldiers feared dead
An overnight ISWAP attack on a military base in Kaga LGA, Borno State, left several soldiers feared dead and others injured as reinforcements reportedly hit landmines.
Passenger arrested for stealing from co-passenger on Ibom Air flight
An Ibom Air passenger was arrested for allegedly stealing N290,000 from a foreign traveller on a Uyo-Abuja flight, with the cash later found hidden in his socks.An Ibom Air passenger was arrested for allegedly stealing N290,000 from a foreign traveller on a Uyo-Abuja flight, with the cash later found hidden in his socks.
Texas woman found guilty of killing fifth husband years after fiancé’s mysterious death
Texas woman Sarah Hartsfield has been convicted of murdering her fifth husband with insulin after years of suspicion surrounding the deaths and abuse of previous partners.
Police arrest robbery gang linked to death of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu
The FCT Police Command has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the death of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and a security guard during a robbery in Abuja.
Interpol confirms arrest of Nigerian in Argentina over global romance scams
Interpol has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian fugitive Ikechukwu N. in Argentina over alleged romance scams and cybercrime, marking the first Red and Silver Notice capture in the country.