Man arrested with '$740,000 stuffed in suitcases' in South Africa

A 38-year-old man has been charged to court in South Africa for trying to travel with suitcases stuffed with more than 10m Rand ($740,000; £560,000) in cash.

Customs officials detained the man and seized the cash at Cape Town International airport. He had been planning to fly to Dubai, a spokesman for the elite police unit, the Hawks, was quoted as saying, 'obviously our probe in this will be to determine the trail and origin of the money. We cannot rule out unearthing illicit activities as we go along'.

 The suspect is expected to appear at Bellville Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town on charges of contravening the Customs and Excise Act by failing to declare the cash.

Actress Moyo Lawal narrates how she was attacked by traffic robbers in Illupeju, Lagos (photos)

Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal was attacked in traffic yesterday night by robbers who smashed her car window to gain access, but failed to take anything after a struggle ensued. Narrating what happened, she took to her Instagram page minutes ago and wrote;

So I got robbed last night YES ..YES ...Thank GOD.....I'm fine. I just have little cuts from the pieces of the broken glass. NOPE...they didn't take anything. It all happened really fast. I just left the studio at Ilupeju and was about climbing the thirdmainland bridge to head back home ( you know that spot you either descend to Anthony or head on to the bridge).

Anyways..... I just look up to my back mirror and I notice, I see this person running behind ,there is traffic and it was raining,so we were moving slowly,it was just like eightish. I turn to ask my pa if he can see the person running behind us. Next thing I just feel someone strangling me trying to get my chain, trying to reach out to get my phones ...my pa starts hitting him and screaming..

Meanwhile the other robber is at the other side trying to get my pa to wind down....next thing they are gone (then that is when people started winding down asking if I was okay ). This literally happened in thirty seconds or so. P.s am so grateful, he didn't use whatever he used to break the glass on my face or any part of my body for that matter..because he literally broke the glass in one second. Shudders.....p.s..p.s just please help me thank God  Am so so grateful. #Soblessedandfiercelygrateful.. #ML

Photos: Gang members cut off man's fingers in Niger state

A man identified as Aminu had four of his fingers chopped off by angry gang members who attacked him at a football field in Tukura community in Kontagora, Niger state recently. According to reports, Aminu had gone to the field to watch football. While at the field, he met members of a gang that have been troubling the community for some time. He called them by the condescending name they were known as. In anger, the gang members attacked him and chopped off his fingers. He is currently receiving medical attention at a hospital in the state. See graphic photos of his chopped off hand below

Photos: Parents rush to schools to pick their wards after IPOB members alleged that soldiers are injecting pupils with Monkeypox virus

Parents in Anambra state are currently in schools to pick their wards after IPOB members claimed that some military officers have invaded school premises and are injecting students with the new monkeypox virus. See photos of parents picking their wards from school below

Former financial Secretary of NANS, Mohammed Yusuf, has died

A former National Financial Secretary of the National Association of Nigerian Students NANS, Mohammed Yusuf, has died. According to his friends, Mohammed died this afternoon after a brief illness. He is survived by his aged parents, wife and children. He has since been buried according to Islamic rites at his family house at Gandun Albasa Kano State. May his soul rest in peace Amen

Heartbreaking photos of Zambian footballer, Augustine Mulenga, weeping at the funeral of his daughter who died while he was playing in Uyo

Zambian winger, Augustine Diego Mulenga, lost his beautiful twin daughter on Saturday, October 8th while he and his team mates battled the Super Eagles for a ticket to play in the 2018 World Cup. He was told of his daughter's demise after the game.

The little girl was buried today at New Leopards Hill Cemetery. Augustine wept profusely as he watched her little coffin lowered into the ground. Sad! May her soul rest in peace and may God comfort him and his family. See more photos below

Zonal PPRO, Dolapo Badmus, reacts to reports that DJ Olu and his friend died of drug overdose, says autopsy report not yet out

There were reports online today that DJ Olu and his friend, Chime, who were found dead inside their car in an apartment complex over the weekend, died of drug overdose. In a statement released on social media this evening, the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmus, wondered why such rumour is being peddled when the autopsy result for the deceased persons is not yet out. According to her, it is only the autopsy result of Davido's friend and Caroline Danjuma's man, Tagbo Umeike, that is out and that it would be made public at the appropriate time. Read what she wrote below...

"But why all these rumours that Olu Abiodun and Chime Amaechi died of drug overdose? The commissioner of Police Lagos State command CP Imohimi Edgar never revealed that the two friends died as a result of overdose! The command is awaiting the result of the autopsy and investigation is ongoing! Let's avoid peddling stories that are not confirmed especially when people have lost their lives. Only Tagbo’s autopsy just returned. It will be made public at appropriate time if need be. #policeawaitsautopsy #waitforreport".