by Chidi Okoye Prosecutors have indicated their intention to appeal the verdict and sentencing of Oscar Pistorius. The Paralympian was last week, given a 5-year sentence for culpable homicide in the murder of girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s day last year. Nathi Mncube, a spokesperson for South Africa’s national prosecuting authority, wrote on Twitter: “Oscar Pistorius judgement,... Read More

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October 6, 2014

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South Africa seizes another N952 million arms money from Nigeria

by Kolapo Olapoju Barely three weeks after $9.3 million(N1,528,920,000) in cash transported by two Nigerians and an Israeli for arms purchase was seized at a Johannesburg airport, yet another US$5.7 million(N952 million) arms money from Nigeria, has been reportedly seized by South African authorities. A South African news publication, ‘City Express’, reported this on Monday,... Read More

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September 19, 2014

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“The money has been frozen” || South African government to hold on to Nigeria’s millions

by Chidi Okoye Following South Africa’s seizure of a Nigerian private jet carrying $9.3 million into Johannesburg, and the subsequent revelation by the Nigerian government that it sanctioned the transaction the cash was meant for, it appears that the money might be with the South Africans for longer than envisaged. Despite the fact the the... Read More

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