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NSCDC arrests 7 for illegal blasting in Ondo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested seven suspects for illegal blasting activities in Ondo State. The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, Daniel Aidamenbor, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Akure. Aidamenbor said the suspects were arrested by operatives attached to the command’s mines and steel unit in
ICE Arrests Are Separating Families. Here’s How To Plan Ahead.
President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has parents who lack legal residency worried about the welfare of children left behind. Some jurisdictions are taking action. Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., allow families to name temporary guardians if a parent is detained or deported. KFF Health News correspondent Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez appeared on WAMU’s May 13 Health
EFCC arrests Cameroonian for alleged N1.5bn bank fraud in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, Lagos, have arrested a Cameroonian businessman, Bekono Marc Eric, for allegedly defrauding a first-generation bank of about N1.5bn. The 47-year-old suspect, a member of a trans-border syndicate that specialises in credit card fraud, was arrested on Thursday, April 23
EFCC arrests Cameroonian businessman for allegedly defrauding bank of N1.5bn in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos, have arrested a Cameroonian businessman, Bekono Marc Eric, for allegedly defrauding a first-generation bank of about N1.5bn. The 47-year-old suspect, a member of a trans-border syndicate that specialises in credit card fraud, was arrested on Thursday, April 23
DSS arrests former Kaduna Governor, El-Rufai shortly after EFCC release
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, shortly after being released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, according to Premium Times. El-Rufai, who was granted bail at around 8 p.m., was immediately picked up by DSS operatives who reportedly lay in
Spain arrests 34 suspects linked to Black Axe cyber crime
Authorities in Spain have arrested 34 individuals allegedly part of a criminal network involved in cyber fraud and believed to be connected to the Black Axe group responsible for illicit activities across Europe. ...
NDLEA Arrests Lagos, Italy-Based Businessmen Over Drug Shipments, Destroys 13,198kg of Cannabis in Edo Forests
NDLEA Suspect NDLEA Arrests Lagos, Italy-Based Businessmen Over Drug Shipments, Destroys 13,198kg of Cannabis in Edo Forests The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two businessmen, one based in Lekki and the other in Italy, for their involvement in illicit drug shipments to Nigeria and Europe. One of the suspects, 43-year-old Arokodare Damil
NDLEA Arrests Lekki Restaurant Owner Over U.S.-Nigeria Drug Trafficking Operation
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, the owner of Damillionz Takeout and a businessman based in Lekki, Lagos, for his alleged involvement in the importation of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent cannabis strain, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old suspect was taken into custody on Monday
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...