62 Nigerian nationals, 169 other foreigners arrested as Uganda intensifies crackdown on irregular migration

The Uganda’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has arrested more than 231 illegal immigrants, including 62 Nigerian nationals, in two separate intelligence-led crackdowns targeting irregular migration.    The suspects were rounded up during two major coordinated operations conducted on April 27, 2026 in Adjumani and the Bukoto–Ntinda areas of Kampala.    The arrests were carried out…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffers second consecutive defeat on US tour

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, endured another difficult outing on their ongoing tour of the United States, falling to a second consecutive defeat as preparations continue for upcoming international competitions.   D’Tigress lost to the Minnesota Lynx 79–88 in a competitive contest at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Tuesday, April 28.  …

22 Buddhist monks arrested at Sri Lanka airport for hiding 242 pounds of marijuana in luggage (photos)

  Twenty-two monks have been arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110kg (242lbs) of cannabis concealed in their luggage.   Customs officials said each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush – a particularly potent form of the drug – hidden within “false walls” in their luggage when they arrived…

Lagos state govt denies report claiming Gov Sanwo-Olu was asked to resign

The Lagos State Government has dismissed a report alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign on health grounds, describing the claim as entirely false.   In a statement released, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said the report published online is false and urged the public to disregard…