Nigerian Doctor Rots in Saudi Jail Over ‘Harmless Scuffle’ at Work
Omafuvwe Jerome Ighowho, a Nigerian doctor imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for allegedly assaulting a colleague during a disagreement in July, has pleaded for assistance.

In a letter obtained by FIJ from the Nigerian Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ighowho, who works at…Read more

Two Nigerian ‘Cultists’ Arrested in South Africa for Cybercrime
On Wednesday, Interpol and the Hawks, South Africa’s priority crimes investigative unit, arrested two unidentified Nigerians for cybercrime-related offenses in Pretoria.

The Nigerians, aged 39 and 42, are alleged to be linked to syndicates operating sophisticated cybercrime net…Read more

Over €89,000 ‘Prince of Gabon’ Fraud: Nigerian Wanted in Cyprus
Osas Osunbor, a 43-year-old Nigerian man, has been declared wanted by Cyprus police in connection with a €89,000 fraud case.

According to a press release issued by the Cypriot Police on Wednesday, the Nigerian was involved in a fraud case that occurred in the district of Fam…Read more

Anambra Task Force Brutalises Mother in Son’s Presence, Steals N300,000
Source: FIJ

Francisca Adaobi (not real name) and her son were heading to All Saints Cathedral, Awka Road, Anambra State, on the morning of September 24 when a task force team stopped them and assaulted her until she bled.

Her son, who wishes not to be named for safety r…Read more