Author: Shola

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 124 Nigerian nationals on its “Worst of the Worst” deportation register, identifying them as convicted criminal non-citizens targeted for removal under President Donald Trump’s expanded immigration enforcement campaign. The list, published on the official DHS website, forms part of the administration’s nationwide mass deportation initiative, which prioritises the removal of non-citizens convicted of serious criminal offences. In a statement accompanying the publication, the DHS said its officers were carrying out President Trump’s directive to remove individuals considered the greatest threat to public safety. «”Under DHS…

Security operatives in Delta State have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping following the arrest of an alleged notorious kidnap kingpin, Abubakar Usman, after a fierce gun battle in the Ogwashi-Uku/Adonta Forest. The operation, carried out by joint forces from the Delta State Police Command and the SafeCity Security Service, also led to the successful rescue of a kidnapped mother of five, Mrs. Blessing Chiedu, who was abducted along a farm road in Aniocha South Local Government Area. The development has sparked renewed hope among residents as security agencies intensify efforts to dismantle kidnapping networks operating across…

Nigeria has joined a major international operation against cybercrime and online fraud, with a global crackdown coordinated by INTERPOL resulting in the arrest of 5,811 suspects and the seizure of approximately $293 million in suspected criminal proceeds across 97 countries and territories. The operation, codenamed Operation First Light 2026, targeted sophisticated social engineering scams, including romance fraud, investment scams, sextortion, business email compromise (BEC), phishing attacks, and the criminal networks responsible for laundering stolen funds across borders. The four-month operation, coordinated by INTERPOL, was conducted between January 15 and April 30, 2026, bringing together law enforcement agencies from around the…

Presidential aide says many Nigerians working in UK care homes earn good salaries but are overwhelmed by rent, taxes and living expenses, while critics argue the benefits of living abroad still outweigh the challenges. ABUJA, Nigeria — A fresh debate has erupted over Nigeria’s “japa” migration trend after Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, claimed that some Nigerians earning as little as ₦60,000 per month at home may be better off financially than compatriots who relocated to the United Kingdom in search of greener pastures. Speaking during an appearance on The Morayo Show,…

A court in eastern China has sentenced former senior Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death after convicting him of accepting bribes worth 2.2 billion yuan (approximately $325 million or £243 million) over a period of three decades, in one of the country’s biggest corruption cases in recent years. The Changzhou Intermediate People’s Court delivered the verdict on Monday, ruling that Yang had abused his official positions between 1993 and 2023 to illegally enrich himself through a vast network of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power. In addition to the death sentence, the court stripped Yang of his political rights for…

A viral social media claim that all 46 schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been rescued has been officially debunked by the Oyo State Police Command, confirming that the victims remain in captivity 45 days after their abduction. The misleading report spread rapidly across WhatsApp groups, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, claiming that security operatives had successfully rescued all the hostages in a daring joint operation. The post also alleged that the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) had suspended its strike following the rescue. However, the Oyo State Police Command dismissed…

The gruesome lynching of Malama Ummulkhairi, a respected Islamic teacher and mother of four, has continued to generate outrage across Nigeria after a viral video reignited allegations that officers at the Maraban Jos Police Station failed to protect her from an angry mob. Ummulkhairi was brutally killed on June 21, 2026, after being falsely accused of attempting to kidnap children in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to eyewitnesses and police authorities, the accusation was completely false. The teacher had reportedly stopped to ask for directions while travelling to attend a religious lecture when residents mistakenly…

A shocking video circulating across social media platforms has triggered widespread outrage, grief, and calls for answers after appearing to show a young footballer collapsing following a heavy challenge from an opposing goalkeeper during an amateur football match. The footage, which began trending on June 16, shows a player identified by online users as Emmanuel, dressed in a blue jersey, falling to the ground after a forceful collision with a goalkeeper wearing black. Moments later, the goalkeeper is reportedly shown receiving a red card while the player remains motionless on the pitch. The video has since gone viral, generating millions…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted approximately 22.2 kilograms of unprocessed gold valued at over ₦4.4 billion at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, in what officials describe as a major anti-smuggling operation. The anti-graft agency confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the attempted movement of the gold. Those arrested include an Aviation Security (AVSEC) officer and two other individuals identified as Ali Baffa, Aushabu Nasidi, and Mukhtar Muhammad Dan Zaria. According to the EFCC, preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were involved in an attempt to illegally transport the precious mineral, prompting immediate…

A viral video by popular matchmaker Prince Ola has ignited widespread debate on social media after he alleged that a potential marriage arrangement collapsed when the family of a 42-year-old woman demanded ₦12 million as bride price from an interested suitor. The video, which has attracted thousands of reactions online, shows Prince Ola expressing frustration over what he described as excessive financial demands that ultimately drove the prospective groom away. According to the matchmaker, he had introduced the woman, whom he described as never-married and without children, to a man who was genuinely interested in settling down. However, he claimed…