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Two Undocumented Nigerians Remanded in South Africa Over R1.2 Million Drug Bust
Two undocumented Nigerian nationals, Ikemukwu Benjermin Ezirim (39) and Christian Valentine Uchenna (37), have been remanded in custody in South Africa for alleged drug-related offenses.
The suspects appeared before the Volkrust Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga on Friday, November 29, 2024. Captain Dineo Sekgotodi, spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), revealed that the duo was arrested during a multi-agency operation on Thursday in Volkrust.
“The operation was based on intelligence about suspects dealing in drugs. Upon arrival, one suspect tried to flush some of the drugs down the toilet,” Sekgotodi stated. The team discovered more drugs hidden in the suspects’ vehicle, including in the body and tyres.
Authorities seized drugs worth R1.2 million, a Silver Mercedes-Benz C180 valued at R400,000, five cellphones worth R15,000, a weighing scale, and R2,000 in cash. It was also found that the suspects lacked valid documentation.
Their case has been postponed to December 9, 2024, for a bail hearing. Hawks’ provincial head, Nicholas Jacobus Gerber, commended community members for providing vital information that led to the arrests and the seizure of the drugs.
It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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