Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Alor community leaders urge Governor Soludo and Ohaneze Ndigbo to intervene in the EFCC detention of former minister Chris Ngige, citing his status and need for dignified treatment. Full details inside.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has allowed former Labour Minister Chris Ngige to remain on EFCC bail but imposed stricter conditions, including a federal director surety. Ngige faces ₦2.2bn corruption charges.
A Nigerian female graduate shares her emotional story of working as a POS operator, lamenting her situation after a stranger questioned her career path. Read her story and public reactions.
Benin authorities have jailed about 30 suspects, mostly soldiers, for a failed December coup. The crackdown now includes opposition figures. Get the latest details here.
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has postponed its decision on former Labour Minister Chris Ngige's bail request. Ngige faces EFCC charges over alleged N2.2bn contract fraud. Read the latest details.
PoS operators, led by NAFIAN, plan a legal challenge against the CAC's mandatory registration, calling it overreach. The January 1, 2026, deadline could see unregistered terminals seized.
The Corporate Affairs Commission warns it will place OPay, Moniepoint, Palmpay on a watchlist and report them to the CBN for enabling unregistered PoS agents. New deadline set for January 2026.
Corporate Affairs Commission sets new deadline for PoS agents to register businesses or face sanctions. Industry faces fresh tension as compliance remains low. Read the full details.
The Corporate Affairs Commission has set January 1, 2026 as the final deadline for all POS operators to register. Unregistered terminals will be seized, and enabling fintechs reported to CBN. Act now to comply.
CAC orders all PoS operators to register by Jan 1, 2026, or face seizure. Fintechs enabling illegal transactions will be watchlisted. Full compliance is mandatory.
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.
Ex-doctor Nathaniel Spencer faces charges for alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients, including children. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the full details.
Nigerian shippers raise alarm over excessive levies, delays, and corruption at seaports, threatening trade. Calls for Single Window implementation grow. Read more.
A Nigerian lady's TikTok video showing a POS machine inside her church has ignited a fierce online debate about modernity and worship. See the divided reactions.
Nigerians are scrambling for physical cash ahead of Christmas, driven by fears of ATM downtimes. The CBN tightens oversight as over N4.4 trillion remains outside banks. Read the full analysis.
An Afghan national in Texas faces federal charges for allegedly plotting a suicide bombing. Authorities say he posted a threatening video online. Read the full details.
US Marshals offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of missing Virginia football coach Travis Turner, wanted on child pornography charges. He was last seen entering woods with a firearm.
The FCTA has revoked 1,095 property titles in Abuja's elite districts for non-payment of statutory charges. High-profile names like Patience Jonathan and Ganduje are on the list. Enforcement begins November 25, 2025. Read the full details.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has revoked 1,095 property titles in Abuja for unpaid charges. The list includes ex-govs Ganduje, Duke, and ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan. Read the full details.
Federal High Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism charges. Analyst supports ruling, citing constitutional grounds. Discover the court's reasoning and reactions.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has enforced the revocation of 1,095 property titles in Abuja's key districts after owners failed to pay outstanding land charges. Discover the full details and implications.
A House of Representatives committee reveals alarming cybersecurity gaps in Nigeria's digital payment systems, exposing citizens to fraud and national security risks. Learn how to protect your finances.
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.
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi demands Nnamdi Kanu show remorse and call for peace before supporting his pardon. Read the full story and reactions.
House of Representatives investigates escalating POS fraud reaching N52.26bn. Committee reveals security breaches, cloned terminals, and urgent need for regulatory framework. #POSFraud #FinancialSecurity
Two Texas men are charged with plotting a violent takeover of Gonave Island, planning to kill men and take women and children as s3x slaves. Learn the shocking details.
House of Representatives committee warns of rising POS fraud and unlicensed crypto dealings by operators. Investigation reveals security gaps and regulatory breaches in Nigeria's fintech sector.
Nigeria's DSS prosecutes two suspects for terrorism and coup advocacy. Abdulmalik Obadaki faces charges for 2012 church attack, while Innocent Chukwuemeka accused of coup incitement via social media. Read the full details.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism charges. Kanu erupts in court, calling Justice Omotosho's decision 'rubbish'. Lawyer plans appeal.