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UK-based Nigerian Dies In Sleep

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1 year ago

February 12, 2025

A UK-based Nigerian man, Akeem Ayobami Moshood, has passed away suddenly in his sleep.

Moshood, who resided in Rochdale with his wife and three children, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025, leaving his loved ones in shock.

According to a family friend, Hellen Kotila, Moshood’s death was unexpected, and the family is currently seeking support to cover burial expenses.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to assist with the Janazah costs, to raise funds to enable the family to bury Moshood as soon as possible.

Kotila expressed her sadness at the news, recalling her time as neighbors with the family in Cathays, Cardiff before they relocated.

“My Name is Hellen Kot, and this post is for my friend Mrs Olatunde Moshood who sadly lost her husband yesterday.

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. With deep sorrow, I share that Mr Akeem Ayobami Moshood passed away suddenly on Sunday, 9th February 2025 at his residence in Rochdale, United Kingdom, leaving behind a wife and 3 young children.

“I ask all who read this to please make dua for him, that Allah forgives all his sins, grants him a place in Jannah Al-Firdous, and envelops him in His mercy. May Allah forgive him for all his sins. May Allah allow us to reunite with our loved ones in Jannah.

“We are raising money to fund the Janazah costs. The family needs money to bury him as soon as possible. Please, Any little amount counts. Thank you all,” the post read.

The sudden passing of Moshood has sent shockwaves through the community, and friends and family are rallying around to offer support during this difficult time.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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1 hour ago

May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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2 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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2 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.