Toronto police looking for fugitive wanted for extradition to the U.S.
52-year-old Osaruyi Igbinob Enazena has been charged in Ohio in relation to a complex bank fraud and identity theft investigation. Continue reading
Nigeria
Canadian among 3 kidnapped during armed raid on Nigeria oil rig
Global Affairs said the family of the Canadian is being provided with consular services. Continue reading
Nigerian man wanted in Texas on child pornography charges still detained in Canada
By Mike Armstrong Global National Quebec Correspondent
Nearly five months after consenting to extradition, Adesanya Prince is still detained north of Montreal. Continue reading
Several school children trapped after building collapses in Nigeria
Nigeria is frequently hit by building collapses, with weak enforcement of regulations and poor construction materials often used. Continue reading
Over 50 missing after leaky oil pipeline explodes in Nigeria
More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a stampede in southern Nigeria, a local official said Saturday. Continue reading
Nigeria delays election hours before polls open, citing ‘challenges’
“This was a difficult decision to take but necessary for successful delivery of the elections and the consolidation of our democracy,” commission chairman Mahmood Yakubu told reporters in the capital, Abuja. Continue reading
Students at U of R hold rally for Promise Chukwudum who’s been missing since Nov. 17
Students and teachers at the U of R held a rally on Thursday for the missing 19-year-old student. Continue reading
From Nigeria to Winnipeg: One Bison’s unlikely journey to the gridiron
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
Chris Otisi grew up in Nigeria, not knowing anything about Canadian football or the country he would some day call home. Continue reading
30 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack by ISIS-linked militants: sources
The attack by suspected members of Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) was on a base in Zari village in the north of Nigeria’s Borno State. Continue reading
Public steps up to help local women’s shelter, but more donations needed
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
For more than 40 years, Chez Doris has helped clients with clothing, food and other resources. Recently, though, they ran into problems — they ran out of clothes. Continue reading