U.S WARNS CITIZENS IN NIGERIA OF POSSIBLE 'TERRORIST THREAT'. (PHOTO).

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 U.S warns citizens in Nigeria of possible 'terrorist threat' The ​embassy has been on heightened alert ⁠since the U.S. and Israel ​launched coordinated strikes against Iran. U.S. ​citizens should take additional precautions when traveling to the embassy in the capital ​Abuja and the U.S. consulate ​in commercial capital Lagos and U.S.-affiliated schools, ‌the ⁠embassy said, Reuters reported. The embassy did not give details on the security threat, but Nigerian authorities have in ​recent days ​stepped up ⁠security in Abuja following threats of pro-Iranian protests. In ​northern Nigeria, where there ​is ⁠a sizeable Shi'ite Muslim minority influenced by Iran, thousands of protesters ⁠have ​taken to the streets ​to march in support of Iran.

PLATEAU STUDENT, ISAAC SATLAT, BRUTALLY MURDERED IN PRETORIA WEST. (PHOTO).


 PLATEAU STUDENT, ISAAC SATLAT, BRUTALLY MURDERED IN PRETORIA WEST 



Tragedy struck a Nigerian student from Plateau State, a 22-year-old Isaac Satlat was brutally murdered while working as an e-hailing driver in Pretoria West.


The incident occurred on February 11, after Isaac picked up passengers who allegedly attacked him inside his vehicle. Dashcam and CCTV footage circulating online reportedly show that he was strangled and later shot, his body left inside the car.


South African police have arrested a female suspect in connection with the killing. She is set to appear before Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court, facing charges including hijacking and murder. Authorities say at least one other suspect is still at large.


Isaac, a bright student preparing to graduate, had planned to continue his education in Canada. The shocking killing has sparked outrage within the Nigerian community both at home and abroad, with calls for justice and better protections for Nigerians working overseas.


Police have appealed to anyone with information on the incident to assist with the investigation.

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