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Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case

Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.

Lawyers Condemn Media Trial of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed

A coalition of 40 lawyers has condemned baseless corruption allegations against NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed, warning against media trials that undermine Nigeria's oil sector. Read their full defence.

Mother jailed 9 years for shaking baby to death

A young mother, Nazli Merthoca, has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for the manslaughter of her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi, in London. Read the tragic details of the case.

Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.

Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud

Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.

Ex-Beauty Queen on Trial for Boyfriend's Son's Death

Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague, 20, pleads not guilty to murder charges in the death of her boyfriend's 18-month-old son. Prosecutors allege jealousy over wanting her own child. Read the full details.

UNILAG Don's Sexual Assault Trial Adjourned

Lagos High Court adjourns the trial of Dr Samuel Ojogbo, a UNILAG lecturer accused of raping a student, to January 21, 2026. Case faces scrutiny over courtroom conduct.

Diddy's Desperate Call in Netflix Doc Teaser

A new Netflix teaser shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs making a frantic call to his lawyers before his arrest. The docuseries, produced by 50 Cent, premieres Tuesday. Read the shocking details.

UK Politician Tulip Siddiq Gets 2-Year Jail Term

British-Bangladeshi MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in absentia to two years in jail by a Bangladeshi court on corruption charges. She denies all allegations, calling it a political witch-hunt.

NASC to refund N6.93bn for inflated contracts

Audit report reveals National Assembly Service Commission inflated contracts by N6.93bn without due process. Chairman ordered to account for funds or face sanctions. Read full details.

Google Funds N3 Billion Digital Skills Programme

Google.org commits N3 billion to advance Nigeria's digital transformation through AI talent development and cybersecurity training. Learn how this initiative creates job opportunities.

Okorocha's Niece Charged in N17m Land Scam

Uche David Obinali, niece of ex-Governor Rochas Okorocha, faces fraud charges for an alleged N17 million land scam in Abuja. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. Read the full details.

Eight Get Life Sentences for Crimea Bridge Bombing

A Russian military court has handed life sentences to eight individuals for the 2022 attack on the Kerch Bridge, a vital supply link to annexed Crimea. The blast killed five and triggered massive Russian retaliation. Read the full details.

Nigerian Man Convicted in US Romance Scam

Saheed Sunday Owolabi, a Nigerian man, faces 40 years in US prison for wire fraud and money laundering in romance scams. Read the full story of the cyber fraud conviction.

Ganduje Trial Adjourned to February 2026

Kano High Court postpones corruption trial of former governor Ganduje, his wife, and six others to February 2026 as prosecution seeks more time. Case involves 11-count charge of bribery and misappropriation.

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