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‘Fake Prince’ Arrested In Nigeria After OCCRP Investigation As Another Scam Victim Comes Forward

Global UpfrontMar 16, 2026March 16, 20260

Within a week of the release of an OCCRP documentary exposing an online fraud operation, Nigerian authorities arrested a man allegedly involved in the scheme,

Iran ‘Will Not Negotiate’ With U.S. As Fresh Explosions Rock Gulf Nations For 3rd Day

Global UpfrontMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

Iran “will not negotiate with the United States,” Ali Larijani, the powerful head of Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Monday. In a post

Nigerian Billionaire Businessman Abdulrahman Bashar Jailed In Dubai – Report

Global UpfrontFeb 9, 2025February 9, 20250

A Dubai court has sentenced the owner of Rahmaniya Group and Ultimate Oil & Gas, Abdulrahman Bashar, to one year in prison for a financial

Islam: Beyond Terrorism And Boko Haram

Global UpfrontJan 20, 2025January 20, 20250

By Lasisi Olagunju The United Arab Emirates has just held its Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Our president was there. A part of that event was

How NAPTIP Nigeria Arrested Dubai-based Convicted Human Trafficking Kingpin In NAIA Abuja Airport

Global UpfrontJan 4, 2025January 4, 20250

The National National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Friday gave an sight into the arrest of Uadiale Christiana, popularly called

400 Nigerians Deported From UAE Arrive Abuja Airport (With Pictures)

Global UpfrontSep 12, 2024September 12, 20240

Four hundred Nigerians who were deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to a report by

Nigerians in UAE Stranded Over Work Permit, Visa Ban

Global UpfrontApr 8, 2024April 8, 20240

Members of the Nigerian community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have decried that the strained relationship between both countries is affecting their livelihoods. Some

Tinubu Jets Out Again, To Attend COP28 Climate Summit In Dubai

Global UpfrontNov 28, 2023November 28, 20230

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Wednesday, depart Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit, also known as the 28th

Dubai Ends 30 Per Cent Tax On Alcohol Sales, Fee For Liquor Licenses As Nearby Emirate Sharjah, Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia Still Outlaws Alcohol

Global UpfrontJan 2, 2023January 2, 20230

Dubai ended its 30 percent tax on alcohol sales in the sheikhdom Sunday and made its required liquor licenses free to obtain, ending a long-standing

Dubai: UAE Issues New Federal Family Law For Non-Muslim Residents That Regulates Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance, Will Paternity

Global UpfrontDec 11, 2022December 11, 20220

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a new law pertaining to the personal status for UAE’s non-Muslim residents. The country’s official news agency WAM