Category: Foreign

Alleged Drug Trafficking: Why FBI Says It Can’t Release Parts of Tinubu’s Records

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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a federal court for permission to keep some records linked to a historical investigation involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confidential. The FBI said releasing the withheld portions of the records could expose sensitive law-enforcement techniques and potentially endanger the lives or physical safety of individuals. The development is contained in an application filed on August 20 before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. According to the filing, the FBI wants permission to submit a confidential declaration…

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Nigerian-Australian Man Foluso Omole Charged Over Alleged $3.2m Fraud in Australia

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A Nigerian-Australian man, identified as Foluso Semiu Omole, 38, has been charged in Australia over an alleged fraud scheme involving the country’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), reportedly worth more than A$5 million (about N5 billion). Omole was reportedly arrested by police at Adelaide Airport in South Australia as he allegedly prepared to travel out of the country. Australian authorities allege that Omole, who was a director of an NDIS-registered provider, was involved in a scheme in which confidential information belonging to NDIS participants was allegedly obtained and used to…

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History-Making Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Dies at 41 Days After Resignation Amid Plagiarism Row

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Professor Jason Arday, who made history as the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, has died at the age of 41. Arday was found dead at a property in Battersea, south London, on Friday, August 14, 2026, days after resigning from his prestigious academic position amid intense scrutiny over allegations concerning his academic credentials and plagiarism. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the property after receiving a report from the London Ambulance Service. A 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the death…

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Nigerian Man Augustine Maazi Arrested Over Alleged Bank Robbery Plot in Ghana

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A Nigerian national, identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service in connection with an alleged planned robbery targeting three banks in Accra. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the Labone area of Accra, where the police said a robbery syndicate was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank. According to the Ghana Police Service, it received intelligence about the planned operation at about 10:45am and immediately deployed officers to the area. The suspected robbers were reportedly spotted in two…

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63-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Voting in Five US Elections

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A 63-year-old Nigerian woman living in Texas, Ada Ngozi Otuka, has pleaded guilty to illegally voting in five federal elections in the United States despite not being a US citizen. Otuka, who resides in Katy, Texas, admitted that she falsely represented herself as a US citizen in order to register and vote in federal elections. According to the case, she cast ballots in the 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2024 elections, even though she was not legally eligible to participate in US federal elections. The offence came to light after…

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Nigerian-Born South Florida Pharmacist Convicted in 335,000-Oxycodone Pill Distribution Case

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A Nigerian-born pharmacist who owned two pharmacies in South Florida has been found guilty by a U.S. federal jury for illegally distributing more than 335,000 oxycodone pills, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced. The convict, Olushola Yusuf, 60, was found guilty after prosecutors presented evidence that she knowingly dispensed large quantities of the highly addictive opioid to individuals who had no legitimate medical need for the prescription drug. According to prosecutors, customers paid unusually high cash prices for high-strength oxycodone tablets. Investigators also revealed that some buyers traveled long…

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Spain Beat Argentina to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup in Historic Final

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Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tense final that was decided in extra time on Sunday. The thrilling encounter, played at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, saw both teams battle fiercely for more than 100 minutes before Spain finally broke the deadlock. Ferran Torres emerged as the hero for La Roja, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time to hand Spain their second FIFA World Cup title, adding to…

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NDLEA Arrests South African Woman at Abuja Airport With 5.75kg of Heroin Hidden in Luggage

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A 38-year-old South African woman, Will Jessica Ann, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. According to the NDLEA, the suspect was intercepted on Monday, July 6, 2026, during the clearance of passengers arriving on Qatar Airways Flight QR1433 from Doha. She was reportedly travelling with her three-year-old son, whom investigators believe she used as a cover to avoid suspicion. The anti-narcotics agency said officers discovered 14…

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Nigerian Medical Student Dies After Russian Airstrike in Ukraine Just Days Before Graduation

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A tragic Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has claimed the life of a 23-year-old Nigerian medical student, Nnani Adaobi Marian, just days before she was due to graduate from medical school. Adaobi, a final-year student at Kharkiv National Medical University, succumbed to severe injuries she sustained during a Russian aerial bombardment on June 29 in the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. According to reports, Russian forces dropped aerial bombs on the district, leaving several civilians injured. Adaobi was critically wounded in the attack and initially received treatment in…

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Former Adult Film Star Jasmine Cashmere Embraces Christianity, Becomes Pastor

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Former adult film star Jasmine Cashmere has captured widespread attention after embracing Christianity and becoming a pastor, years after walking away from the adult entertainment industry. Videos and photos of the former actress preaching in church and sharing her testimony have gone viral on social media, with many describing her journey as a powerful story of redemption and faith. Born on April 16, 1979, in the United States, Jasmine Cashmere rose to prominence in the early 2000s as one of the adult film industry’s most recognizable performers. During her career,…

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