Gunmen Attacks Force Suspension of Major Igbo Festival in Anambra
Nawfia community suspends Igu Aro festival after deadly attacks. Traditional ruler cites safety. Read details on the security crisis impacting culture.
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Man Jailed for Drugging & Raping Wife, Sharing Footage
A German man, Fernando P., was sentenced to 8.5 years for secretly drugging and raping his wife for years and sharing the videos online. The case highlights hidden domestic abuse.
German Man Jailed for Drugging, Raping Wife for Years
A German court sentences a man to 8.5 years for drugging, raping, and filming his wife. The case sparks debate on consent laws and online sexual violence in Europe. Read more.
N750m Missing in Anambra, Auditor-General Raises Alarm
Anambra's Auditor-General reveals N750 million is missing from 2024 state funds, an improvement from N2.5bn in 2023. Experts call for transparency and citizen engagement to curb corruption.
Woman Charged with Murdering Mother After Both Went Missing
Emma Nightingale, 36, charged with murder of mother Lorna, 70, after both were reported missing for months. Found safe in September, tragedy struck in December. Read the full story.
Anambra Communities Lament Destructive Sand Dredging
Aguleri communities in Anambra East decry sand dredgers' destructive activities near Agbanabo Ezu na Omambala riverbank, lamenting the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Chris Ngige Granted Bail in N2.2bn EFCC Case
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige granted bail by Federal High Court in Abuja. Case adjourned to 2026. Details on the bail conditions and allegations inside.
Nawfia Killings Linked to Unrest Spirit of Late Monarch
The traditional ruler of Nawfia, Anambra, links recent brutal killings to the unappeased spirit of his assassinated father, Igwe Francis Nwankwo. He calls for unity to restore peace.
Mbappe Wins €60m Court Case Against PSG
A French court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses. Get all the details on the landmark ruling.
Former Marine Gets 21 Years for Liverpool Parade Attack
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21.5 years for driving into a Liverpool FC trophy parade crowd, injuring 134. Read the shocking details of the May 26 attack.
CJN Mandates Virtual Hearings to Clear Court Backlog
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun urges Nigerian courts to adopt virtual hearings to tackle massive case delays. She warns judges against abuse of interim injunctions ahead of 2027 polls. Read more.
Court Orders Wike to Appear in N40bn Defamation Case
A High Court in Abuja has summoned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to appear in a N40bn defamation suit filed by APC's Tonye Cole over comments made on Channels TV. Details inside.
French Man Admits to Incest, Fathering Kids with Daughter
A 58-year-old French man faces charges for fathering three children with his daughter and forcing his 11-year-old son into incest. The case, compared to Josef Fritzl, shocks Brest. Read the full report.
Herdsman Sentenced to Death for Murder in Borno
A High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for killing Adamu Ali. The judge dismissed his self-defence claim. Read the full details.
3-Hour Power Outage in Anambra This Sunday
FirstPower announces a planned 3-hour power outage in parts of Anambra on Sunday, Dec 7, for a critical transformer upgrade. Details on affected areas and the reason behind the service disruption.
Anambra Harnesses Minerals for Economic Growth
Anambra State ramps up efforts to harness its vast mineral resources for industrial growth. Officials cite illegal mining as a major challenge causing revenue loss. Discover the plan for sustainable development.
Nigerians, Sudanese Sentenced in US Romance Scam Case
Two Nigerian men and a Sudanese woman have been sentenced to over 20 years combined for a romance scam that caused a retired American teacher's suicide. Read the shocking details of the elaborate fraud.
Sowore Granted Bail in Alleged Cybercrime Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition over alleged cybercrime charges. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.
Sowore Granted Bail in Alleged Cybercrime Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition in an alleged cybercrime case. The judge warned him against inciting statements. Read the full details.
VeryDarkMan in Court for Alleged Cyberbullying of Actresses
Social media commentator Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, appeared in court Tuesday facing cyberbullying charges involving Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and others. Follow the latest on this high-profile case.
Man Sentenced to Death for Murder in Kebbi Hotel
Bello Musa sentenced to death by hanging for poisoning Shamsiyya Usman in a Birnin Kebbi hotel. Court convicts on charges of homicide, conspiracy, and cheating. Read the full details.
Court Shifts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Trial to 2026
An FCT High Court has adjourned the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 2026. Read the full details of the court's ruling and the legal arguments presented.
Child molester jailed for 3.5 years for sexual abuse
A child molester who claimed police and jury were hypnotised is jailed for 3.5 years for sexually abusing a teenage girl. Read the victim's powerful impact statement.
Court dismisses N1bn fraud case against MTN ex-staff
Lagos High Court acquits MTN ex-staff and contractor in N1bn fraud case after settlement. EFCC ordered to return seized assets and properties immediately.
Two Abducted Cameroonian Women Found Dead in Anambra
Anambra State Police recover decomposing bodies of two Cameroonian women from Omambala River. Two suspects arrested, one still at large as search intensifies for third victim.
Life sentence for man who murdered sleeping woman
Ernestas Juska sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing family friend Nina Denisova to death and sexually assaulting her corpse. Shocking details emerge in court.
Borno Woman Sentenced to Life for Husband's Murder
Fatima Abubakar receives life imprisonment for poisoning her husband Goni Abba in Maiduguri. Court dismisses evil spirit claims in homicide case. Read full details.
Woman Who Accused Paul Okoye of Rape Avoids Court
The woman who accused Paul Okoye of rape faces legal consequences after failing to appear in court multiple times following her arrest and release on medical grounds.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death Sentence for Killing
A University of Port Harcourt student has been sentenced to death for the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Justice delivered in Rivers State High Court.
Man jailed for murder after victim names him with final words
Adam Wright sentenced to life for murdering 77-year-old June Henty who identified him after being stabbed 100 times. Read the full heartbreaking story.
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