Nigeria Mourns Medical Graduate Killed in Ukraine Conflict

War: Meet 23-year-old final-year medical student killed by Russian airstrike in Ukraine

Amid a war, a promising Nigerian medical student was reportedly killed in a Russian attack in Ukraine just days before her graduation, igniting grief.

Russia breaks silence on death of Nigerian student killed by airstrike

The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has reacted to reports stating that the 23 year old Nigerian student Miss Nnani Adaobi Marian was killed as a result of Russian airstrike. The embassy reacted to the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday via its official handle. It reads The Russian Embassy has taken note of information [] Russia breaks silence on death of Nigerian student killed by airstrike

FG mourns Nigerian medical graduate killed in Russian airstrike

According to the ministry, Marian “reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during a Russian aerial attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine.” The post FG mourns Nigerian medical graduate killed in Russian airstrike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian medical student killed in Russian strike, days before graduation

A 23-year-old Nigerian medical student has died after a Russian airstrike hit Kharkiv, Ukraine, just days before she was due to graduate.

Court sentences driver to death by hanging for killing 82-year-old boss, wife

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, on Wednesday sentenced Jonathan Markus to death by hanging for killing his 82-year-old boss, Ezekiel Adebola and 67-year-old wife, Abiodun. Delivering judgment, Justice Idris Mohammed held that based on the evidence before the court, Markus committed the crime, adding that the testimony of the witnesses gave The post Court sentences driver to death by hanging for killing 82-year-old boss, wife appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Nigeria says two citizens killed in South Africa amid rise in xenophobic violence

Nigeria said the deaths come at a time when foreigners in South Africa have been ‘unduly targeted’

Nigeria Welcomes Life Sentence of Canadian Murder Suspect

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has welcomed the life sentence handed to the individual convicted of killing two young Nigerians, Chibueze Momah and Tosin Amos-Arowoshegbe, in a nightclub shooting in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, in July 2022. The Ontario Court of Justice sentenced the offender to life imprisonment without parole for 25 years after convicting [] The post Nigeria Welcomes Life Sentence of Canadian Murder Suspect appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Nigerian Doctor Dr Dorcas Akanbi Graduates With a 4.90 CGPA & Delivers Valedictory Speech in Russian

Dr Dorcas Akanbi has graduated from Russia’s Rostov State Medical University with a 4.90 CGPA. The Nigerian doctor marked her induction by delivering a valedictory speech in fluent Russian. The post Nigerian Doctor Dr Dorcas Akanbi Graduates With a 4.90 CGPA Delivers Valedictory Speech in Russian appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

A son’s secret: How a North Shore 22-year-old with zero combat or military experience died fighting for Ukraine

A son’s secret: How a North Shore 22-year-old with zero combat or military experience died fighting for Ukraine

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG to End Separation of Junior and Senior Secondary Schools

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG to end the separation of junior and senior secondary schools The federal government has announced plans to abolish the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has failed... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG to End Separation of Junior and Senior Secondary Schools on YNaija

A soldier from Dagestan was killed in Ukraine

Anzor Selyakhov from the Akhtynsky district was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have publicly named the names of at least 2027 killed combatants from Dagestan.

MPAC, Amnesty condemn lynching of Islamic teacher in Kaduna, demand justice

* Rights groups decry alleged failure of law enforcement and call for transparent investigation The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) and Amnesty International (AI) Nigeria have condemned the brutal killing of a Muslim teacher, Ummulkhair, who was set ablaze by a mob in Maraban Jos, along the Kaduna–Zaria highway on 21 June 2026, following allegations [] The post MPAC, Amnesty condemn lynching of Islamic teacher in Kaduna, demand justice appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Uganda Hails Turkey for Free Surgical Camp, Seeks Long-Term Health Partnership

JINJA, UGANDA: – The Government of Uganda has expressed deep gratitude to a team of specialist doctors from the Republic of Türkiye for conducting a free surgical camp at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, saying the mission brought “hope, healing, and renewed dignity to many Ugandan families.” The remarks were delivered by Mrs. Suzan Balungi Kulaba [] The post Uganda Hails Turkey for Free Surgical Camp, Seeks Long-Term Health Partnership appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Teenager killed following incident at Donegal International Rally named

A teenage spectator was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Nigerian student dies after suffering injuries in Russian airstrike

A 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Nnani Adaobi Marian, has died after sustaining critical injuries in a Russian airstrike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, just days before her graduation ceremony.

SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the murder of a 35-year-old Ghanaian man, Mr. Kwabena Boagen, in Nyanga on Monday, June 29, 2026. Police say the killing occurred at about 15:45 at the Nyanga Terminus, outside NTG Hair Salon and Shoe Repairs. Preliminary findings indicate it was linked to what they describe as The post SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Nigeria Condemns Killing of Two Citizens in South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

PRETORIA, South Africa — Two Nigerian nationals have been killed in South Africa amid a surge of anti-migrant violence, prompting strong condemnation from Abuja. The fatalities occurred on June 28, escalating regional tensions as xenophobic attacks continue to target foreign nationals from across the African continent. According to Nigerian authorities, the two men died under []

South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant

A diplomatic row has erupted between South Africa and Ghana, over claims that a Ghanaian man was killed during anti-migrant protests, which South African officials deny. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs ministry said it had received with “profound shock” reports that Bashiru Isak, 40, had been shot dead on Tuesday in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha’s township. It said [] The post South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant appeared first on The Namibian.

Nigeria: Nigeria Condemns Deaths of Two Nationals in South Africa Protests

[DW] Nigeria claimed one of the victims was killed by police following anti-migrant marches that have fueled xenophobia.

WATCH: Scores bid farewell to late JLP youth leader, Imru Khouri

ST CATHERNE, Jamaica – Members of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), including Cabinet ministers and young professionals, gathered at the Portmore New Testament Church of God on Saturday for the funeral of late party worker, Imru Khouri.Khouri, who was a chapter chairman of JLP youth arm Young Jamaica and a member of the JLP communication team, passed away in early May after a brief illness. He was 23.He was laid to rest at the Dovecot Memorial Park.(Video by Llewellyn Wynter)

🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ — Russia is ready to conduct a humanitarian action to transfer the bodies of deceased [...]

— Russia is ready to conduct a humanitarian action to transfer the bodies of deceased Ukrainian servicemen in Konstantinovka, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.From 12:00 to 18:00 Moscow time on July 6, the Ukrainian side is being asked to stop shelling the city, the ministry added.@Intelslava

Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria said Sunday that two of its nationals were killed last month in South Africa following violent anti-immigrant protests targeting African workers in the country. The Nigerians were killed June 28, two days before an unofficial deadline by protesters for foreigners to leave, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. One [] The post Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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