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Residents said on Monday that gunmen attacked the village of Yargoje in northwest Nigeria over the weekend, killing at least 50 people and kidnapping an unspecified number, including women and children.

Nigerian gunmen kill at least 50 in raid on a northwest village

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">At least four Nigerians were killed in an attack on a convoy of two United States&nbsp;government vehicles in Nigeria on Tuesday, US&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, adding that the attack did not appear to be directed at the US&nbsp;mission there.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-1">In a statement on Wednesday, Blinken said the US&nbsp;mission and its Nigerian counterparts were working to ascertain the location and condition of those unaccounted for. In all, there were nine Nigerian nationals in the convoy, he said.</p>

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<p data-testid="paragraph-2">The convoy was carrying five employees of the US&nbsp;mission to Nigeria and four members of the Nigeria Police Force. They were travelling in advance of a planned visit by US&nbsp;mission personnel to a US-funded flood response project in Nigeria's Anambra state, Blinken said.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-3">"We condemn in the strongest terms this attack," Blinken said. "We will work closely with our Nigerian law enforcement colleagues in seeking to bring those responsible to justice," he added.</p>

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<p data-testid="paragraph-4">"The United States has no greater priority than the safety and security of our personnel," he said. "We express our heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in the attack, and pledge to do everything possible to safely recover those who remain missing," he stated.</p>

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At least four Nigerians were killed in an attack on a convoy of two United States government vehicles in Nigeria on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, adding that the attack did not appear to be directed at the US mission there.

At least four Nigerians were killed in an attack on a convoy of two United States government vehicles in Nigeria on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, adding that the attack did not appear to be directed at the US mission there. In a statement on Wednesday, Blinken said the US mission and its Nigerian counterparts were working to ascertain the location and condition of those unaccounted for. In all, there were nine Nigerian nationals in the convoy, he said. ALSO READ | Secretary of State Antony Blinken to attend US-Pacific Islands summit as Biden cancels his PNG trip The convoy was carrying five employees of the US mission to Nigeria and four members of the Nigeria Police Force. They were travelling in advance of a planned visit by US mission personnel to a US-funded flood response project in Nigeria's Anambra state, Blinken said. "We condemn in the strongest terms this attack," Blinken said. "We will work closely with our Nigerian law enforcement colleagues in seeking to bring those responsible to justice," he added. WATCH | Antony Blinken to visit Vietnam as Asia tensions flare "The United States has no greater priority than the safety and security of our personnel," he said. "We express our heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in the attack, and pledge to do everything possible to safely recover those who remain missing," he stated. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

At least four Nigerians killed in attack on US convoy, Blinken says

The Unites States has announced visa restrictions for certain individuals. The decision to impose visa restrictions reflects the commitment of the United States to support Nigerian aspirations to combat corruption. Watch to know more.

WION Dispatch: U.S. imposing visa restrictions for certain Nigerians

<p>Nigeria on Monday urged border officials in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to treat its citizens equally amid mounting reports of racial discrimination against Africans fleeing the Russian invasion.</p>

<p>Nigerians, Ghananians and other Africans, many of them students, have joined hundreds of thousands of people trying to escape Ukraine across borders into Poland and other nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There have been unfortunate reports of Ukrainian police and security personnel refusing to allow Nigerians to board buses and trains heading towards the Ukraine-Poland border," said presidential advisor Garba Shehu in a statement.</p>

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<p>"In one video widely circulating on social media, a Nigerian mother with her young baby was filmed being physically forced to give up her seat to another person."</p>

<p>He said there are also separate reports of Polish officials refusing Nigerian citizens entry into Poland from Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Those in official positions in security and border management will in most cases be experiencing impossible expectations in a situation they never expected," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For that reason, it is paramount that everyone is treated with dignity and without favour."</p>

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<p>Poland's ambassador to Nigeria Joanna Tarnawska has dismissed claims of unfair treatement. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Everybody receives equal treatment. I can assure you that I have reports that already some Nigerian nationals have crossed the border into Poland," she told local media.</p>

<p>She said Nigerians had 15 days to leave the country or find other arrangements. Even invalid documents were being accepted to cross the border and Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, she said.</p>

<p>The Ukrainian embassy in Nigeria could not immediately be reached for comments.</p>

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<p>The European Union on Sunday moved to coordinate management of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the Russian attack.</p>

<p>Around 400,000 Ukrainians have crossed into the EU since the start of the offensive on Thursday, according to an AFP tally. Half of them entered Poland, its government said.</p>


Nigeria on Monday urged border officials in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to treat its citizens equally amid mounting reports of racial discrimination against Africans fleeing the Russian invasion.

Nigeria on Monday urged border officials in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to treat its citizens equally amid mounting reports of racial discrimination against Africans fleeing the Russian invasion. Nigerians, Ghananians and other Africans, many of them students, have joined hundreds of thousands of people trying to escape Ukraine across borders into Poland and other nations. "There have been unfortunate reports of Ukrainian police and security personnel refusing to allow Nigerians to board buses and trains heading towards the Ukraine-Poland border," said presidential advisor Garba Shehu in a statement. Also read | 'Racially disparate treatment': New Jersey governor condemns police for racist behaviour towards a teen "In one video widely circulating on social media, a Nigerian mother with her young baby was filmed being physically forced to give up her seat to another person." He said there are also separate reports of Polish officials refusing Nigerian citizens entry into Poland from Ukraine. "Those in official positions in security and border management will in most cases be experiencing impossible expectations in a situation they never expected," he said. "For that reason, it is paramount that everyone is treated with dignity and without favour." Also read | More than 2000 detained in anti-war protests across Russia Poland's ambassador to Nigeria Joanna Tarnawska has dismissed claims of unfair treatement. "Everybody receives equal treatment. I can assure you that I have reports that already some Nigerian nationals have crossed the border into Poland," she told local media. She said Nigerians had 15 days to leave the country or find other arrangements. Even invalid documents were being accepted to cross the border and Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, she said. The Ukrainian embassy in Nigeria could not immediately be reached for comments. Watch | UK PM Boris Johnson faces new allegations of racism in his party The European Union on Sunday moved to coordinate management of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the Russian attack. Around 400,000 Ukrainians have crossed into the EU since the start of the offensive on Thursday, according to an AFP tally. Half of them entered Poland, its government said.

Nigeria condemns reports of racism at Ukraine border

<p>The United States on Monday imposed additional visa restrictions on Nigerians over election-related activities in the African nation, the State Department said, accusing them of being responsible for undermining the democratic process.</p>

<p>The restrictions were imposed on the individuals, who were not named, "for their actions surrounding the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa State elections and in the run up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo State elections," the State Department said in a statement.</p>

<p>"These individuals have so far operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and have undermined democratic principles," State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in the statement.</p>

<p>In 2019, the United States imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians it said had undermined elections in February and March of that year.</p>

<p>The State Department said it warned in a statement last year that it would consider consequences, including visa restrictions, on those responsible for organizing election-related violence or undermining the Nigerian democratic process.</p>


The United States on Monday imposed additional visa restrictions on Nigerians over election-related activities in the African nation, the State Department said, accusing them of being responsible for undermining the democratic process.

The United States on Monday imposed additional visa restrictions on Nigerians over election-related activities in the African nation, the State Department said, accusing them of being responsible for undermining the democratic process. The restrictions were imposed on the individuals, who were not named, "for their actions surrounding the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa State elections and in the run up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo State elections," the State Department said in a statement. "These individuals have so far operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and have undermined democratic principles," State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in the statement. In 2019, the United States imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians it said had undermined elections in February and March of that year. The State Department said it warned in a statement last year that it would consider consequences, including visa restrictions, on those responsible for organizing election-related violence or undermining the Nigerian democratic process.

US slaps more election-related visa restrictions on Nigerians

<p>The body of an African national was found under mysterious circumstances at Mahatma Gandhi (MG) road in New Delhi on Monday.</p>

<p>The identity of the deceased person is yet to be ascertained. A passerby noticed the body and immediately informed the police, who sent the body for post-mortem.</p>

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<p>As per reports, there are no visible injury marks on the body but reports say&nbsp;unnatural death is suspected.</p>

<p>Earlier in the year, there were&nbsp;a series of racial attacks on Africans in Delhi and adjoining areas.&nbsp;<br />
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The identity of the deceased person is yet to be ascertained.

The body of an African national was found under mysterious circumstances at Mahatma Gandhi (MG) road in New Delhi on Monday. The identity of the deceased person is yet to be ascertained. A passerby noticed the body and immediately informed the police, who sent the body for post-mortem. Body of an African national found at MG Road in #Delhi, this morning. Identity yet to be ascertained. — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × As per reports, there are no visible injury marks on the body but reports say unnatural death is suspected. Earlier in the year, there were a series of racial attacks on Africans in Delhi and adjoining areas.

African national found dead under mysterious circumstances at MG Road

In the Indian capital, Delhi police special cell today seized heroin worth Rupees 16 crore and arrested four persons, including two Nigerians. The other&nbsp;two, Surendra Bhatt and Balwinder, belong to northern Punjab state, and they were arrested from Delhi&#39;s Mubarka Chowk.<br />
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On questioning, the Indian duo revealed that the two Nigerians used to supply them heroin. After the raid, the two Nigerians were also arrested and one kilogram of heroin was seized from them.<br />
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The police have recovered a Nigerian passport, a South Africa passport and a fake Indian visa.The two accused from Punjab used to supply heroin in Delhi, which was being used in parties.<br />
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The police are on the look out of more people involved in this racket.&nbsp;<br />
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Four people including two Indians and two Nigerians, were arrested in the raid by Delhi Police special cell

In the Indian capital, Delhi police special cell today seized heroin worth Rupees 16 crore and arrested four persons, including two Nigerians. The other two, Surendra Bhatt and Balwinder, belong to northern Punjab state, and they were arrested from Delhi's Mubarka Chowk. On questioning, the Indian duo revealed that the two Nigerians used to supply them heroin. After the raid, the two Nigerians were also arrested and one kilogram of heroin was seized from them. The police have recovered a Nigerian passport, a South Africa passport and a fake Indian visa.The two accused from Punjab used to supply heroin in Delhi, which was being used in parties. The police are on the look out of more people involved in this racket. (ANI)

India: Police recover heroin worth 16 crores

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