Written by Authorities in Argentina have arrested a Nigerian national, Ikechukwu N., for allegedly orchestrating multiple romance scams targeting thousands of women. He was apprehended after being placed on the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL)’s wanted list. The arrest marks a significant milestone, as it is Argentina’s first apprehension of a red notice fugitive who was … Continue reading “Interpol Arrests Nigerian In Argentina Over Alleged Romance Scams”
Dolly Parton’s sister said Tuesday that the American country star’s condition was not “so serious” after asking fans to pray for the singer, who has postponed several concerts due to health issues. Parton, 79, delayed her upcoming Las Vegas gigs last week due to unspecified “health challenges,” and disclosed that she was set to undergo … Continue reading “Dolly Parton’s Health Not ‘So Serious’, Says Sister After Call For Prayers”
A drone strike by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed eight people in a maternity ward in the besieged city of El-Fasher, a medical source told AFP on Wednesday. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, also injured seven people in El-Fasher Hospital and “damaged buildings and equipment”, the health worker said on condition of anonymity … Continue reading “Sudan Paramilitary Attack On Maternity Ward Kills Eight”
Ukraine and Russia launched attacks on each other’s territory early on Wednesday, leaving at least five people dead, authorities on the two sides said. In Russia’s Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, a missile strike killed three people in the village of Maslova Pristan, about 15 kilometres (nine miles) from the border, the local governor said. The … Continue reading “Ukraine And Russia Exchange Attacks, Five Dead”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the stance of Vice President Kahim Shettima on the ongoing crisis between the Dangote Refinery and members of the Petroleum and Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, in a Tuesday statement on the occasion of “World Day for Decent Work … Continue reading “‘No Sacred Cow’, NLC Faults Shettima’s Defence Of Dangote Refinery Over PENGASSAN”
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of joining forces with a hardline opposition faction in preparing to launch a war, according to a letter from the foreign affairs ministry obtained by AFP on Wednesday. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which dominated Ethiopian politics for some 30 years, has been banned from political activity. Relations have … Continue reading “Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea Of ‘Actively’ Preparing For War”
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has said that his resignation from office was not an admission of guilt. Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following the controversy surrounding his certificate, said to have been obtained from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, as well as his National Youth Service Corps … Continue reading “My Resignation Not Admission Of Guilt, Says Ex-Minister Nnaji”
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gone full Superman for the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. Now he just needs the cape. After going 3-for-5 in Sunday’s Game 2 against the New York Yankees with a grand slam as Toronto took a 2-0 lead in the Best-of-Three series, Guerrero picked up where he left off on … Continue reading “Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gone full Superman for the Blue Jays vs. Yankees”
What was once a great story in Seattle has become a disaster in Las Vegas. Pete Carroll’s hapless Raiders were steamrolled 40-6 by the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, and it wasn’t even that close. The 34-point defeat is one of the heaviest Carroll’s distinguished head coaching career between college and the NFL. Struggling starting … Continue reading “Raiders’ Pete Carroll-Geno Smith reunion looks like a big bust for Las Vegas”
The Cincinnati Bengals are adding another quarterback. And it comes via one of the NFL’s rarest feats, the intradivisional trade. After losing Joe Burrow to a turf toe injury that required surgery, the Bengals turned to backup Jake Browning to try to right the ship. But that experiment has largely failed, and on the backs … Continue reading “Browns-Bengals agree to Joe Flacco trade with NFL Draft compensation going back”