A US court sentenced Leslie Chinedu Mba, a 40-year-old Nigerian, to 19 years in federal prison. Authorities convicted him for his role in a $4 million romance scam and business email compromise scheme. Additionally, the court ordered his deportation after the term. The Guilty Plea Mba pleaded guilty on December 4, 2025, to conspiracy to…
Ogun State Government approved a contract worth ₦6,118,098,154.70 for a new Court of Appeal complex in Abeokuta. The decision occurred during the State Executive Council meeting. Moreover this move advanced the state’s justice sector reforms. Project Details Authorities planned the complex on a 2.6-hectare site next to the State Judiciary Complex in Olipakala Village, along…
A Bolivian Air Force Hercules C-130 plane crashed on February 27, 2026, near La Paz. The aircraft veered off the runway at El Alto airport. It then struck vehicles on a nearby highway and ended in a field. Firefighters extinguished flames that engulfed the wreckage. Casualties Reported The incident killed at least 15 people and…
Norwegian security forces arrested a 17-year-old youth on Thursday in the southwestern Rogaland region. The Police Security Service, known as PST, carried out the operation. They suspected him of preparing a terrorist act inspired by the Islamic State group. Officials confiscated equipment during the arrest. The suspect then faced a court hearing on Friday, which…
The Indigenous People of Biafra released a press statement on February 27, 2026. Comrade Emma Powerful signed the document as the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary. He raised concerns over religious freedom in Nigeria. The group stressed that Sharia law enforcement in parts of the country threatened the safety and basic rights of non-Muslim communities….
Donald Trump, President of the United States, voiced frustration over Iran’s position in nuclear talks. He stated that he was not happy with the progress. Trump said, “I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have.” Additionally, he mentioned no decision yet on potential military action…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), arrested Shafiu Usman in Gombe State. Usman, the alleged mastermind of the December 14, 2025, attack on the Evangelical Church Winning All in Ayetoro, Kogi State, hid in a remote location. Security sources confirmed the arrest occurred after weeks of intelligence tracking. Additionally, a DSS official stated…
Chidozie Nwangwu, a popular native doctor known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, received an 11-month prison sentence from a court in Awka. Authorities arrested him in February 2025 under a new law that criminalized money rituals and harmful charms. The Charges and Plea Prosecutors charged Nwangwu with 10 counts. The court struck out six counts but…
African leaders have unveiled the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF). A landmark initiative aimed at unlocking an estimated $2.5 trillion in domestic capital. To fund large-scale, cross-border infrastructure projects across the continent. The facility established by African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in partnership with the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions. With the goal of…
Netflix has officially stepped out of the race to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), leaving Paramount Skydance as the frontrunner in this high-stakes takeover battle. The streaming giant had previously offered $27.75 per share for Warner’s studio operations and HBO Max streaming service, valuing the assets at around $83 billion (£61.6 billion), including debt. However,…
