Owo Massacre Victim Testifies, Lost Legs and Eye
A witness in the Owo church terrorism trial details losing both legs and an eye in the 2022 Pentecost Sunday massacre. Read her harrowing testimony and Nigerians' demand for justice.
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Teens on Trial for Luring, Stoning Man to Death on Beach
Three UK teenagers posed as a 16-year-old girl to lure a 49-year-old man to a Kent beach, where they beat him to death with rocks. The shocking murder trial details a planned vigilante attack. Read the full story.
EFCC Details Audu's 792-Person Scam Network in Court
An EFCC witness reveals how Friday Audu coordinated a massive international crypto and romance scam. Police pledge support to SEC to combat capital market fraud. Read the full details.
NBS: Unsentenced Inmates Rise to 53,790, Overcrowding Worsens
New NBS data reveals Nigeria's unsentenced inmates surged to 53,790 in Q2 2025, with total prison population hitting 81,710. Lagos faces critical 221% overcrowding. Read the full report.
Owo Church Bombing Victim Tells Court of Lifelong Disability
A survivor of the 2022 St. Francis Church, Owo, terrorist attack testified in court, detailing her permanent injuries and government neglect. Read the full testimony and trial updates.
Owo Church Attack: Survivors Testify in Abuja Court
Survivors of the 2022 St. Francis Church attack in Owo gave harrowing testimonies in Abuja. One witness recounted a 2-year-old cousin shot in the head and an explosive detonated beside her. Read the full account.
DSS Witness IDs Two in Owo Church Massacre Trial
A DSS witness identified two defendants in the Owo church attack trial. The 2022 massacre left over 40 dead. Read the latest court testimony and survivor accounts.
Owo Church Attack: Survivors Testify in Court
Two survivors of the 2022 Owo Catholic Church massacre testified in court, detailing the horrific attack. The DSS presented evidence as the trial of five suspects continues. Read the latest updates.
Mali Marabout Arrested for €33,500 AFCON Fraud
A Malian marabout was arrested for fraud after collecting over €33,500 to 'deliver' AFCON victory. The traditional healer's scheme collapsed following Mali's quarter-final exit. Read the full story.
Ex-Envoy in Court for Cybercrime Over Social Media Posts
Former Nigerian Ambassador to Zambia, Nwannebuike Ominyi Eze, faces federal cybercrime charges for alleged defamatory online publications against industrialist Dr Emmanuel Ogai. Read the full details.
FG Files Cybercrime Charges Against Ex-Envoy Ominyi
The Federal Government has filed a three-count cybercrime charge against former Ambassador Nwannebuike Ominyi Eze over alleged damaging online publications. Read the full details.
Man arrested for defilement, officers detained for misconduct
Imo State Police arrest Wisdom Onyeaju for alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl. Officers accused of demanding a N100,000 bribe are detained and face orderly room trial. Read the full story.
Court adjourns ex-Kwara gov's ₦5.78bn fraud trial
The ₦5.78bn fraud trial of former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed was adjourned to Feb 16 after a key EFCC witness testified. Read the latest court details.
Police Arrest Man, Officers Over Defilement in Imo
Imo State Police Command arrests Wisdom Onyeaju for alleged defilement. Officers also detained for misconduct. Orderly room trial set for Monday. Read for full details.
Lawyers Condemn U.S. Trial of Venezuelan President Maduro
Nigerian legal experts slam the U.S. capture and trial of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro as illegal and a violation of sovereign immunity. Read their full analysis.
EFCC: Bello Innocent Until Court Decides
EFCC clarifies its role in Yahaya Bello's trial, stating he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The anti-graft agency says the court, not EFCC, will decide the outcome. Read the full details.
Fact Check: Hushpuppi Not Released or Deported
Viral claims that Nigerian celebrity fraudster Hushpuppi has been released from US prison and deported are false. Legit.ng's investigation confirms he remains incarcerated until 2029.
141 Nigerians detained in Ghana cybercrime crackdown
Ghanaian authorities arrest 141 individuals, predominantly Nigerians, in Accra suburbs for cybercrime. Laptops, phones seized. Landlords face prosecution for aiding networks. Read the full story.
141 Nigerians arrested in Ghana over cybercrime
Ghanaian authorities arrest 141 Nigerians in Accra for alleged wire fraud, romance scams, and sextortion. 38 laptops and 150 phones seized. Read the full story.
Banks Warn Nigerians Against Public Wi-Fi for Transfers
Nigerian banks warn customers against using public Wi-Fi for transactions this festive season as fraud spikes. Learn how to protect your account from cybercriminals.
Nigerian Convicted in US for $7.5M Fraud
Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.
Ngige storms APC meeting after Kuje prison release
Former Minister Chris Ngige makes a dramatic appearance at an APC caucus meeting in Abuja just hours after being granted bail from Kuje Correctional Centre on corruption charges. Details inside.
Police arrest man over cyberattack on Microsoft database
Nigeria Police arrest Okitipi Samuel for allegedly developing a phishing toolkit targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. The international operation involved the FBI and UK's NCA. Learn how to protect yourself.
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.
Lawyers Slam Dangote Over NMDPRA Corruption Allegations
A coalition of 40 Nigerian lawyers has dismissed Aliko Dangote's corruption claims against NMDPRA's Farouk Ahmed as unfounded, warning against media trials. Read their full statement.
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.
Nigeria's Senate Reworks National Cybercrime Law
The Nigerian Senate is repealing the existing cybercrime law to create a new one addressing AI and modern threats. Read about the planned reforms and national security strategy.
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.
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