Two Nigerians Extradited to US by EFCC Over Sextortion Linked to Teen Deaths

EFCC Extradites Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale to US on 26th August 2026 to face charges over alleged Instagram sextortion schemes linked to deaths of American teenagers in Mississippi and North Carolina.

Inside Nigeria's Kidney Black Market: How Organ Harvesting Actually Works

Nigeria's kidney black market is now a documented trade running through Abuja's satellite towns and, in one case, London's Old Bailey. Daily Trust's undercover investigation traced a going rate of ₦1 million per kidney in Mararaba, while former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu is serving nearly ten years in a UK prison for trafficking a Lagos street trader for his daughter's transplant. This piece breaks down how the trade operates, what Nigerian law actually says.

KC Luxury Arrested by NDLEA After 184.5kg Cocaine Seizure at Lagos Courier Firm

NDLEA arrested socialite KC Luxury, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, after seizing 184.5kg cocaine worth about $27.7 million at a Lagos courier firm. He was stopped at Murtala Muhammed Airport on 13th August 2026 while boarding a Paris flight. Details on the second suspect, recovered cash, jewellery and exotic vehicles from his Banana Island home, as of 19th August 2026.

Jason Arday Dead: Ghanaian-Descent Cambridge Professor Found Unresponsive in Battersea Apartment

Jason Arday, Ghanaian-descent Cambridge professor, found dead in Battersea apartment on August 14th, 2026 after resigning amid plagiarism claims. Police treat death as unexpected, not suspicious.

Four Strong Quakes Along the Pacific Ring of Fire in Two Months Do Not Mean the Zone Is Suddenly More Active

Four powerful earthquakes struck the Pacific Ring of Fire between June and August 2026. Experts say the cluster does not mean the zone is suddenly more active, only that it remains the planet’s most seismically restless belt.

South Africa's Unemployment Rate Jumps To 33.6% In Q2 2026, Stats SA Confirms

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026, Stats SA says, as 345,000 more people joined the jobless queue and youth remain hardest hit.

What Happened to King Ate Kubala? Family Forces Cult Leader Into Kumasi Rehab as Wives Threaten Invasion

King Ate Kubala’s family forcibly admits him to a Kumasi rehab center, triggering legal and custody threats from his foreign wives, Jang Gasho and Asnat.

UK Woman Jailed 6 Years In Hong Kong Over Fake Rape Claim - What Really Happened

UK woman Isabel Rose jailed 6 years in Hong Kong after court rules her rape claim against a banker was fabricated blackmail. Full case breakdown, timeline and FAQ.

Ghana Nurse Brain Drain: Why Thousands Are Leaving for the UK (2026 Update)

Ghana's nurse brain drain to the UK has surged since 2019 - here's why thousands are leaving, what's confirmed, what's disputed, and what it means for Ghana's health system in 2026.

Ghana-South Africa Relations Strained as Prez. Ramaphosa's Ghana Visit Is Pushed Back Amid Xenophobia Terrors

Ghana postpones President Ramaphosa's visit amid xenophobia tensions after a Ghanaian national's death sparks a diplomatic row with South Africa. Full breakdown.

Xenophobia in South Africa & How Ibrahim Mahama is Supporting Affected Ghanaian Nationals

How the xenophobic attacks in South Africa is affecting Ghanaians and the intervention measures for the Ghanaian nationals affected...

Get Set for the 2026 World Cup! Recent U.S. Visa Changes and What They Really Mean for Ghanaian Fans

For fans travelling from Visa Waiver Program countries, entry remains straightforward. But Ghana is not on the list, which means that Ghanaians who want to watch the tournament in the US will have to apply for a B1/B2 non-immigrant Visitor Visa. The approval rate is historically low, mainly due to the inability to demonstrate sufficient ties or intent to return.