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Diaspora News Today: Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians in Coordinated Cybercrime Operation

  • Writer: Ajibade Omolade Chistianah
    Ajibade Omolade Chistianah
  • 1 day ago
  • 2 min read


Ghanaian security agencies executed coordinated raids across Greater Accra, arresting 53 Nigerians linked to suspected cybercrime networks. Nine were identified as principal suspects; 44 others were rescued, believed to be coerced into online fraud. Authorities seized laptops, phones and weapons. The government emphasised dismantling organised crime and warned against false job promises that lure foreigners into criminal operations. 









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Canadian Court Halts Deportation of Nigerian Woman Over Fears of Childlessness Stigma



A Canadian federal court temporarily blocked the deportation of Christianah Olanipekun, a Nigerian woman, after ruling immigration officials failed to consider the severe social stigma and psychological harm she could face in Nigeria due to childlessness. The court ordered a fresh review of her case, allowing her to remain in Canada while reassessed under humanitarian grounds.







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