Un uomo nigeriano di 29 anni, regolare in Italia ma con precedenti per spaccio e presunti disagi psichici, è stato arrestato a Brescia dopo aver aggredito due bambini in un parco. Ha afferrato al collo un bambino di 3 anni, strattonandolo, mentre un passante è intervenuto per fermarlo.
Un uomo di 29 anni, cittadino nigeriano, è stato arrestato a Brescia dopo aver aggredito due bambini in un parco pubblico. Uno dei piccoli, di soli 3 anni, è stato strattonato violentemente al collo in un presunto tentativo di strangolamento.
Un cittadino nigeriano di 29 anni, regolare in Italia, ha aggredito due bambini in un parco pubblico a Brescia. Uno dei bambini, di 3 anni, è stato strattonato violentemente al collo in un presunto tentativo di strangolamento. L'uomo è stato arrestato dalla Polizia.
La Cassazione ha assolto il pm di Milano Fabio De Pasquale e il giudice Sergio Spadaro dall'accusa di rifiuto di atti d'ufficio nel procedimento Eni-Nigeria. Erano accusati di non aver depositato prove favorevoli agli imputati, ma la Cassazione ha stabilito che il fatto non sussiste.
Ayetoro, Nigeria's historic "Happy City," is vanishing as the Atlantic Ocean erodes its coastline. Residents like Arowo Victoria and Lawrence Lemanu have lost homes and businesses to tidal surges, which have intensified over the past decade, swallowing over half the community. Fishing is now dangerous, and vital institutions like schools and health centers are under threat, highlighting Nigeria's climate vulnerability.
Inglaterra vence Croácia por 4 a 2 em Dallas, EUA, na Copa do Mundo. Harry Kane marcou duas vezes, tornando-se o maior artilheiro do país ao lado de Gary Lineker. Bellingham, Rashford, Baturina e Musa também marcaram.
L'ancienne ministre nigériane Diezani Alison-Madueke a été déclarée non coupable de corruption au Royaume-Uni. Elle était poursuivie pour des faits présumés de pots-de-vin entre 2010 et 2015.
Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian oil minister, was acquitted of bribery charges in London. The jury found her not guilty of accepting luxury home stays and lavish spending as bribes, a verdict seen as a blow to the UK's National Crime Agency after a 13-year investigation.
Mohammed Saidu was sentenced to two weeks in prison and fined in Kano, Nigeria, for storing nearly 50 bags of human faeces outside his home. Neighbours complained of an unbearable stench, prompting environmental officials to intervene. Saidu, who empties septic tanks, reportedly sold the faeces as fertilizer.
An IMF report details Nigeria's significant stablecoin adoption, noting $59 billion in crypto inflows and 60% of sub-Saharan Africa's stablecoin share. While acknowledging benefits like financial inclusion and cheaper remittances, the IMF warns of risks including "digital dollarization" and illicit finance due to inadequate monitoring.
A potential US-Iran peace agreement could significantly benefit African economies by stabilizing global financial and commodity markets. Lower oil prices, reduced freight costs, and smoother trade flows would ease imported inflation, particularly for energy, fertilizers, and food, acting as a stimulus and food security package for many nations.
Nigeria's military has rescued Amina, the widow of retired Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity last weekend. The couple was abducted in Katsina state last month. Mrs. Abubakar was shot during the rescue operation and is receiving treatment in a military hospital. Criminal gangs, known as 'bandits', are prevalent in the region, engaging in kidnappings and other violent crimes.
Nigerian biologist Iroro Tanshi rediscovered the short-tailed roundleaf bat, believed extinct since the 1970s, in Nigeria's Afi mountain wildlife sanctuary. Her work combats deforestation, hunting, and wildfires threatening bat populations.
Erling Haaland will make his World Cup debut for Norway against Iraq at Boston Stadium, the same venue where Diego Maradona played his last World Cup match. Coach Ståle Solbakken and former player Tore André Flo express confidence in Haaland and the talented Norwegian squad.
Michael Olise, el joven futbolista francés de origen nigeriano y franco-argelino, debuta en el Mundial. Conocido por su timidez y su talento en el campo, ha captado la atención de grandes clubes como el Real Madrid y el PSG, quienes compiten por su fichaje.
Une attaque djihadiste présumée du groupe Lakurawa a fait 20 morts dans le nord-ouest du Nigeria, selon un rapport de l'ONU. Le raid a eu lieu dans l'État de Kebbi, une région ciblée par des frappes américaines en décembre.
Rene Baterbonia, 19, and Divine Adili, 21, drowned during a school-sanctioned team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora. The incident highlights risks in collegiate sports training environments.
Atacante Folarin Balogun, nascido nos EUA por um imprevisto de voo, brilha na Copa. Criado na Inglaterra e com carreira europeia, sua cidadania americana, obtida por direito de nascimento, contrasta com políticas migratórias restritivas.
A former Nigerian military general, Abubakar, has died in captivity after being kidnapped by gunmen two weeks ago. The government stated he died from complications related to diabetes and hypertension, despite efforts to secure his release. The kidnapping occurred in Katsina state, a region plagued by criminal gangs known as 'bandits' who engage in raids, kidnappings for ransom, and looting.
Folarin Balogun, born in the US to Nigerian parents, scored twice in the USA's 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay, showcasing the 'messy, borderless reality' of modern soccer. His story, along with other US team members born abroad, highlights the role of migration in international football, contrasting with societal anxieties about immigration.
Retired Nigerian army Major General Rabe Abubakar has died while held captive by gunmen in Katsina state. He was abducted with his wife last month, and his wife's condition remains unknown. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in north-west Nigeria due to criminal gangs and militant jihadists.
Ethiopia faces renewed fears of conflict in Tigray despite stable election results, with warnings of a potential escalation involving Eritrea and internal hardliners. Meanwhile, Nigeria grapples with a severe security crisis, marked by brutal attacks and kidnappings, prompting calls for international cooperation to combat extremist groups.
A Nigerian court has convicted eleven Indian sailors for cocaine trafficking, sentencing them and fining their merchant vessel $5.3 million. The sailors were arrested six months ago for importing 31.5 kg of cocaine, and the conviction serves as a strong warning against drug smuggling.
Anitta's participation in the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles is seen as a major international achievement, solidifying her status as a global music icon representing Brazil.
