Rome Imposes €2 Fee for Trevi Fountain Access
Rome will charge visitors €2 to access the Trevi Fountain from February 1, 2025, to manage crowds. Free viewing from a distance remains. Find out the details.
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FAAN Cracks Down on Airport Extortion for Christmas Travel
FAAN activates strict measures against staff extortion & deploys over 80 security personnel at Lagos airport to manage festive traffic. Read details on new cashless system & terminal updates.
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.
Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
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.
Alor Community Seeks Soludo, Ohaneze Help in Ngige's EFCC Case
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.
Court Sets Fresh Bail Conditions for Ex-Minister Chris Ngige
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.
ATBUTH Apprehends Suspected Impostor Defrauding Patients
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrests an elderly man for extorting N45,000 from a patient's relatives. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for corruption.
Man Arrested for Defrauding Patients at ATBUTH
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
Elderly man arrested for defrauding ATBUTH patient
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrested an impostor who swindled a gunshot victim's relatives of N45,000. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for extortion. Report any suspicious activity.
Reps Committee Denies Extorting JAMB, Refunds N62.7M
The House of Representatives committee has denied allegations of extorting JAMB, revealing it refunded N62.7 million twice. Get the full details on the oversight controversy and the cleared air.
Woman fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband
Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.
Benin jails 30 over failed coup attempt
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.
Court Defers Ruling on Chris Ngige's Bail Plea
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.
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.
Doctor charged with sex attacks on 38 patients
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.
Student Burned Alive in Vienna Crypto Extortion
A Ukrainian student was tortured and burned alive in Vienna after being forced to hand over cryptocurrency. Two suspects, including a fellow student, have been arrested. Read the shocking details.
Nigerian Shippers Protest Hostile Port System, High Costs
Nigerian shippers raise alarm over excessive levies, delays, and corruption at seaports, threatening trade. Calls for Single Window implementation grow. Read more.
Christmas Cash Demand Hits New Highs in Nigeria
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.
Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo
Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.
Afghan National Charged Over Texas Bomb Threat
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.
$5,000 Reward for Missing US Coach on Child Porn Charges
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.
FCTA revokes 1,095 property titles over unpaid charges
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.
Wike Revokes Abuja Properties of Ganduje, Patience Jonathan, Others
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.
Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Federal High Court
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.
Wike revokes 1,095 Abuja property titles
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.
Masked 'Police' Terrorize Abuja-Nasarawa Border
Masked men posing as police officers are mounting illegal checkpoints along Abuja-Nasarawa border, extorting commuters. Authorities deny involvement as victims demand action.
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.
Gumi Gives Condition to Support Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi demands Nnamdi Kanu show remorse and call for peace before supporting his pardon. Read the full story and reactions.
Two men arrested for plotting Haiti island invasion
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.
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