A Nigerian and Two Ghanaians have been arrested for allegedly trading party drugs. The trio were arrested with 64 grams of high-quality cocaine and 20 ecstasy pills. DCP Amit Kaushik of Delhi Police Special Cell said the suspects were identified as David Narh and Emmanual Nsiah from Ghana, and Chimobi Okpara from Nigeria. Acting on information received by the Trans Yamuna Range of Special Cell, a team swiftly intercepted Narh and Nsiah on SFS Flats Road in Mayur Vihar Phase-3, Delhi. Upon searching them, 56.69 grams of cocaine and 20 ecstasy pills were recovered. Further investigation led to the apprehension…
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A 21-year-old Nigerian athlete in the United States, Favour Ashe, has been arrested by p0lice in Alabama, United States, over multiple counts of theft and fraud. He was arrested at his home in Auburn on Tuesday, February 6. The suspect represented Nigeria at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where he won a bronze medal alongside three other Nigerians in the 4×100m relay. He recently transferred from the University of Tennessee to Auburn University, Alabama, which he has been representing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Ashe has been charged with four counts of fraudulent use of a debit/credit card and two…
February has long been recognised as the month of love, a month where the sky is blue and roses are red for many couples. This month marks a special beginning for many couples, such as engagements, weddings and well… conception. Yes, many get pregnant in this month, but that is a topic for another day. As wonderful as February is for couples, there are countries that do not care for Valentine’s Day. In fact, Valentine’s Day is banned in some of these countries. Therefore, if you want to continue seeing red and white colours everywhere or avoid locking yourself up…
Two Nigerian men and one 32-year-old Thai woman have been arrested in Thalang, a district in Phuket, Thailand, over alleged romance scam. Phuket Express reports that the trio were arrested on Friday night after a raid on a residence in the Phatcharee Thalang Housing Estate. The woman was identified as Kanyathanat Thotsatham while the Nigerians’ identities have not been disclosed. In addition to the arrests, law enforcement seized 50 sachets of cocaine and a digital balance from the property. Kanyathanat was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Samut Prakan Provincial Court for offenses related to public fraud and…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has announced that nurses and midwives must have a two-year post-graduation work experience from the day they are issued permanent practicing licenses before their certificates can be verified by foreign nursing boards/councils. This revelation was made on a circular titled, Revised guidelines for the verification of certificate(s) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria for practice abroad. Although the body said the aim is to streamline the process and enhance the standards of nursing education and practice in alignment with global best practices, it is thought to be aimed at curbing the…
Malta has announced work permits for skilled workers outside Europe under the ‘Specialist Employee Initiative’, which offers a fast-track application process for skilled foreign workers in Malta. According to the Times of Malta, all university graduates or those who are qualified in a managerial or technical role earning a minimum of €25,000 annually are eligible to apply. Eligible persons must be nationals of third countries who have a signed contract with a business that is registered in Malta and must possess the necessary academic, vocational, or technical abilities per their employment offer in Malta. The position secured must have an annual…
Freddy Roosemont, Director-General of the Officer of Foreigners in Belgium, has warned Nigerians to jettison their dream of greener pastures in the European country, saying life there is not easy. He said it was tough to live a good life in Belgium without having a decent job. He said this as Nigerians now leave the country in droves in search of greener pastures due to the bad economic situation bedeviling Nigeria. Roosemont’s warning came on Friday in a media conference. He warned that living a good life in Europe has become more challenging as many women are forced into prostitution…
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has warned Nigerians resident in the country to maintain peace during and after the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash between South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The advisory, published on Monday, followed threats from some quarters to deal with Nigerians should the Super Eagles defeat South Africa on Wednesday. The High Commission, which is based in Pretoria, said, “The attention of the Nigeria High Commission Pretoria has been drawn to potentially inflammatory online comments made by a section of South African citizens against Nigerians living in host country, largely influenced…
A woman who dumped her husband for another man has thanked him for taking her abroad where she met her soulmate. She claimed the new man was treating her better, loves and respects her. She thanked her ex-husband for remaining a good father to their daughter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabi Community (@sabiradio) Her action has attracted backlash and praise on social media. @teguedze said, “The worst part: her ex husband will pay child support for more than 10 years! Lesson to men: NEVER bring a woman in a WESTERN country, no matter…
The United States Bureau of Prisons has said it will probe jailed Nigerian fraudster Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, after he organised a feat to celebrate the birthday of his friend and publicist, Tunde Adekunle, also known as Tunde Ednut, on January 22, 2024. Hushpuppi was arrested in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, after he was found to have committed massive fraud against the United States Government and some citizens. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison after he was found guilty of money laundering. He was also ordered by a federal judge to pay $1.7 million in…