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Two Nigerians Die in South Africa as Consulate Demands Independent Probe

Two Nigerians Die in South Africa as Consulate Demands Independent Probe

Fresh concerns have emerged within the Nigerian community in South Africa after two Nigerian nationals died in separate incidents linked to security officials. The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg is now demanding urgent investigations, saying both cases have caused fear, grief, and serious questions about the treatment of foreign nationals. The

60% of crime in South Africa is linked to Nigerians - Jacinta claims.

60% of crime in South Africa is linked to Nigerians - Jacinta claims.

Jacinta Ngobese, founder of the March and March Movement, has recently drawn attention following xenophobic tensions in South Africa, including an incident involving a Ghanaian resident who reportedly possessed valid legal documents. Her group is known for advocating stricter border controls, deportation of undocumented migrants, and tougher enforcement of immigration

Nigerian Pastor Arrested in Thailand Over Cocaine Trafficking

Nigerian Pastor Arrested in Thailand Over Cocaine Trafficking

Thai authorities have identified Nwaiwu Ifeanyi Placid, a 47-year-old Nigerian national, as the suspect arrested in Bangkok over alleged cocaine trafficking. Investigators say the man, who reportedly presented himself as a pastor, had lived in Thailand for nearly two decades before his arrest on Sunday, April 19. The

Mortician Arrested After Allegedly Using Dead Person’s Leg as Walking Stick

Mortician Arrested After Allegedly Using Dead Person’s Leg as Walking Stick

A mortician identified as Amaobi has reportedly been arrested in Buruku Local Government Area after he was allegedly seen using the leg of a deceased person as a walking stick. According to reports, Amaobi, who manages a mortuary in Agwabi, was said to have taken the body part to a

Nigerian Man Extradited by INTERPOL for Killing of Ghanaian Man

Nigerian Man Extradited by INTERPOL for Killing of Ghanaian Man

A man wanted over the 2018 murder of Joshua Boadu in the United Kingdom has been extradited from Nigeria after spending six years evading justice. Joshua Boadu, popularly known as SJ, was stabbed on Linsey Street in Bermondsey on June 11, 2018. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition

14-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Family’s Food with Rat Poison

14-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Family’s Food with Rat Poison

A 14-year-old girl has reportedly been apprehended after allegedly poisoning food prepared for her half-sister, mother-in-law, and father-in-law using rat poison. The disturbing incident has sparked concern among residents, as details continue to emerge about what led to the act. According to reports,