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Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery in Amsterdam

Two Nigerians Escape, One Arrested After Attempted Robbery in Amsterdam

An attempted robbery in Amsterdam, Netherlands, has led to the arrest of one suspect, while two others reportedly escaped. According to emerging reports, the suspects allegedly targeted a Nigerian-owned shop in the city. Local authorities intervened during the incident, resulting in the arrest of one individual. The remaining two suspects

US Sanctions Nigerians Over Alleged Boko Haram Links and Cybercrime

US Sanctions Nigerians Over Alleged Boko Haram Links and Cybercrime

The United States government has imposed fresh sanctions on several Nigerian nationals over alleged ties to terrorism and cyber-enabled financial crimes, according to U.S. authorities. The sanctions, announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), target individuals accused of supporting extremist

Nigeria ranked as the 36th most corrupt country, while Ghana ranked 76th

Nigeria ranked as the 36th most corrupt country, while Ghana ranked 76th

Ghana’s corruption score has increased marginally from 42 to 43 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on February 10, 2026. The country now ranks 76th out of 182 countries assessed globally. Despite the slight improvement, governance experts caution that the one-point rise is not

Nigerian Man Jailed for Life by UK Court for Murder of Co-Worker

Nigerian Man Jailed for Life by UK Court for Murder of Co-Worker

A UK-based Nigerian man, Adedapo Adegbola, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a woman he worked with after she ended what prosecutors described as a brief but controlling relationship. Adegbola, aged 40, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court, where the judge ordered that he must serve

U.S. Deploys Military Forces to Nigeria to Fight ISIS

U.S. Deploys Military Forces to Nigeria to Fight ISIS

U.S. officials have confirmed that a military team has been deployed to Nigeria, marking the first official presence of American forces on the ground since December’s airstrikes against ISIS-linked militants. The deployment is part of expanded counter-terrorism cooperation with Nigeria, focusing on advising and assisting local forces rather

Nigerian Nurse Loses Licence After Sleeping During Shift in Australia

Nigerian Nurse Loses Licence After Sleeping During Shift in Australia

A Nigerian nurse working in Australia has lost her professional licence after an investigation found that she repeatedly slept while on duty during night shifts. The nurse, identified as Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, had her registration cancelled by Australian health authorities following findings of professional misconduct. According to tribunal records, she was

Cyber Security Authority Arrests 53 Nigerians Over Suspected Cybercrime

Cyber Security Authority Arrests 53 Nigerians Over Suspected Cybercrime

A joint security operation spearheaded by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has dismantled several suspected cybercrime centres across parts of the Greater Accra Region. The coordinated raids were carried out in East Legon Hills, Afienya, Kwabenya, Weija, and Tuba, following intelligence-led investigations into cyber-related criminal activities. During the operation, security