Nigeria Cracks Down on Fraud Hub in Lagos

Nigeria Cracks Down on Fraud Hub in Lagos

Nigeria's anti-graft agency arrested 792 suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, in a raid on Lagos' Big Leaf Building, a suspected fraud hub. According to Reuters, victims were allegedly lured with fake romance offers and coerced into bogus cryptocurrency investments. The arrests took place on December 10, according to EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren.

December 18, 2024 4

Africa

Nigeria’s Financial Crimes Commission Seizes Largest Ever Asset Cache

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced its largest-ever seizure of assets, confiscating a housing estate of over 750 properties in Abuja. BBC Africa has it that the properties are suspected to have been purchased with funds from corruption, though the EFCC did not disclose the former government official behind the assets. Established in 2003, the EFCC aims to combat widespread corruption in the country.

December 4, 2024 6

Africa

Nigeria’s Tinubu calls for military partnerships in Africa

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called on military formations in African countries to strengthen alliances in a bid to defeat insecurity on the continent.

November 21, 2024 12

Africa

50 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Ambush With Nigerian Security Officers Missing

Reuters reports Breaking News on at least 50 Boko Haram fighters that were killed in a Tuesday ambush on a convoy overseeing Nigeria's power grid installations. Seven members of the country's infrastructure security force are missing. Despite ongoing military efforts to weaken the group, Boko Haram remains a persistent threat, continuing to target both civilians and government forces in deadly attacks.

November 21, 2024 4

Africa

Nigeria and India Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Modi’s Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu have pledged to strengthen their strategic ties during Modi's first visit to Nigeria. According to Duetsche Welle, the two leaders discussed a shared focus on securing permanent representation for both countries on the UN Security Council and highlighted their commitment to advancing the priorities of the Global South in the global arena.

November 18, 2024 5

Namibia

Police Seize Illegal Drugs And Arrest 191 Suspects in October

The Namibian Police Force has successfully seized various illegal drugs and arrested 191 individuals during their ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in October 2024. The confiscated drugs include over 265 kilograms of cannabis, 1,419 Mandrax tablets, 186 units of crack cocaine, 10.37 grams of cocaine powder, and 7 capsules of MOMA. The arrested suspects, which include Namibian nationals as well as individuals from Angola, Burundi, Congo, Cuba, Zambia, Zimbabwe, […]

November 12, 2024 15

Africa

Nigeria’s National Grid Experiences Ninth Collapse of the Year

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s national grid suffered a partial collapse, leading to widespread power outages. According to Reuters, the Transmission Company of Nigeria reported that a disturbance at 12:52 GMT, triggered by line and generator trips, destabilized the system. Although power was restored in areas like Abuja, outages continued in other parts of the country.

November 6, 2024 12

Oshiwambo

Aanona mo Nigeria otashi vulika ya taalele egeelo lyeso omolwa oku kutha ombinga momahololomadhiladhilo

Aanona mo Nigeria otashi vulika ya taalela egeelo lyeso uuna taya kutha ombinga momahololomadhiladhilo. Opwa kala ongeyo mo Nigeria sho aanona 29 yeli mokati kaamboka ya taalela egeelo lyeso sho ya kutha ombinga momahololomadhiladhilo geli ompinge noshikele shuuhupilo. Aanona yomimvo dhopokati ko 14-17 oyali oshitopolwa shongundu yaantu 76 mboka ya tamanekwa mompangu metitano. Iipotha ya tulilwamo omwa kwatelwa oku kengelela epangelo,oku eta epiyagano moshigwana ,noku hwahwameka okuumbako epangelo koshipundi pakwiita. […]

November 4, 2024 4

Africa

Nigeria’s Food Crisis Expected to Worsen Amid Economic Hardship

Nigeria is projected to see a severe hunger crisis next year, with over 30 million people facing food insecurity—a 33% increase from this year—due to economic challenges, according to a government and UN report as seen by CNBCAfrica. Economic hardship has intensified following austerity reforms by President Bola Tinubu, including currency devaluation and the removal of a longstanding petrol subsidy, contributing to rising inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.

November 4, 2024 7