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South Africa Hands Six Nigerians To US Over Alleged $6 Million Fraud 0

September 11, 2026

CAPE TOWN — Six Nigerian men arrested in South Africa over an alleged international romance scam are set to be extradited to the United States to face charges relating to the alleged defrauding of more than 100 victims of over $6 million. Police Arrests Suspect Impersonating JAMB Registrar The suspects, who are allegedly linked to

Police Arrest 27-Year-Old Woman Over Alleged Fake OPay Shutdown Notice 1

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September 10, 2026

By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over the alleged creation and circulation of a fake document claiming that OPay Nigeria Limited planned to shut down its operations. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, disclosed the arrest on Wednesday during a press briefing at the

Ondo Govt Confirms Death Of 24 Residents After Consuming Herbal Drinks 0

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September 10, 2026

By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld At least 24 residents of Araromi Obu and Odigbo communities in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have died following the consumption of a herbal liquid substance. The incident, reportedly recorded on Saturday, has thrown the affected communities into mourning, with several other residents said to have been hospitalised.

NDLEA, INTERPOL Arrest Wanted Suspect With 49.70kg Heroin Shipment 0
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- September 9, 2026
By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest and repatriation of a 52-year-old fugitive, Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, over his alleged connection to a 49.70-kilogramme heroin consignment intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in 2024. According to the NDLEA, Ibewuike was arrested
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NNPC Denies Ownership of Truck Seized With 2,145kg Cannabis in Ondo 1
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- September 9, 2026
AKURE — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has denied ownership of a truck intercepted in Ondo State with 2,145 kilogrammes of cannabis allegedly concealed in a hidden compartment. The truck, with registration number MKA 960 XC, reportedly bore NNPC markings, prompting questions about its connection to the national oil company. However, NNPC
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Oyo Police Uncover Child-Stealing, Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 17 Children 0
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- September 7, 2026
The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a child-stealing and human-trafficking syndicate allegedly operating across state boundaries, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects. The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, disclosed this at a news briefing held at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan. CP Abimbola said the breakthrough followed an intelligence-led
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