Day: October 21, 2026

11 Ghanaians Rescued in Ogun After Being Lured With Canada, Spain Visa Offers

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The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held against their will in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas. The victims, comprising seven men and four women, were rescued by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit following intelligence received on October 19, 2026. According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that the victims were allegedly deceived by a fellow Ghanaian national who promised to facilitate their travel abroad. Each victim reportedly paid GH₵40,000 for the purported visa and travel arrangements…

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US Raises Alarm as Mexican Cartels Target Nigeria as Methamphetamine Production Hub

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The United States has raised the alarm over alleged attempts by Mexican drug cartels to turn Nigeria into a major manufacturing hub for methamphetamine, warning that criminal networks may be seeking alternative routes to international markets. The warning followed a series of operations by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which dismantled four clandestine methamphetamine laboratories across Nigeria this year. US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs for Africa and the Middle East, Michael Gonzales, raised the concerns on Tuesday during a visit…

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Afenifere Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti Dies at 100

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Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. His death was announced on Tuesday by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who described the late elder statesman as a symbol of wisdom, integrity and selfless service. Fasoranti reportedly died peacefully in his sleep at his residence in Akure, Ondo State, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The governor, in a condolence statement, said the late Afenifere leader dedicated his life to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria. He added…

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Police Fire Tear Gas at #EndSARS Memorial Protesters in Lekki

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Police operatives on Tuesday fired tear gas to disperse protesters, journalists and political figures gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. The incident disrupted a memorial organised by the Enough is Enough (EiE) movement to honour Nigerians who lost their lives during the October 2020 demonstrations against police brutality. Among those affected were Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Funso Doherty of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). According to reports, participants had…

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