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August 24, 2026

Nigerian Olukanyinsola Odebode jailed 12 years for rape, sexual assault

A UK court has sentenced a Nigerian, Olukanyinsola Odebode, to 12 years in prison for raping a woman and assault another lady.

August 24, 2026

Obi launches Obidient Connect campaign, seeks donations for 2027 presidential election

Peter Obi has unveiled ‘Obidient Connect’, soliciting donations and support from Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for his presidential ambition.

ObidientConnect
August 23, 2026
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August 21, 2026

Nigerian drug trafficker Gideon Olumoyegun convicted in UK, awaits sentencing September 3

The 26-year-old Nigerian and his gang members arrived in the UK on the same flights from Thailand via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

August 20, 2026

Nigerian national Akinpelumi Oyewusi convicted of wire fraud, identity theft in U.S.

Akinpelumi Olawale Oyewusi, 60, of Hyattsville, Maryland, is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in connection with the white-collar crime.

August 20, 2026

UK arrests, charges Nigerian Oladipupo Atandare, Latifat Yusuf for drug trafficking  

They will be arraigned before Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 7. They were first arraigned at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on August 8, after their arrest on August 5.

Stash of seized narcotics, UK officers
August 19, 2026

South African court adjourns ruling in ex-Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina deportation case until 2027

“We should not allow zenophobia and misinformation to determine how people are going to be treated. We should always be guided by the spirit of Ubuntu,” Miss Adetshina stated.

Chidimma Adetshina
August 18, 2026

Nigerian Foluso Omole arrested while fleeing Australia, charged over $5 million fraud

Mr Omole, 38, was arrested at Adelaide Airport as he attempted to flee Australia for Nigeria last Friday.

Foluso Omole
August 18, 2026
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August 14, 2026

Ghana police capture Nigerian Augustine Okechukwu Maazi, kill two gang members in failed bank robbery

The Ghana Police Service in a statement said Mr Maazi was arrested and two members of the robbery gang killed during a planned robbery of some banks in Labone, Accra.