Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi for failing to appear for arraignment on charges of forgery, fraud, and impersonation related to a fake government agency.
A naked man, Daniel Vasey, 31, allegedly attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from her mother at Tom McCall Waterfront in Portland, Oregon, on July 10, 2026.
USA striker Folarin Balogun admitted that the controversy over President Trump's intervention to overturn his red card suspension disrupted team preparations before their 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium.
A woman's headless body was discovered dumped along Barracks Road in Ondo town. Police confirm mutilation and launch investigation to identify the victim and find the perpetrators.
Two teachers abducted in Oyo state, John Olaleye and Michael Oyedokun, have been killed by kidnappers. Principal Folake Alamu confirmed the deaths on July 13, 2026.
FIFA removed French referee François Letexier from the 2026 World Cup as part of its standard rotation policy, not disciplinary action, after he officiated Argentina's controversial Round of 16 win over Egypt.
March and March leader Andile Somgxada was assassinated outside his home in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, on July 4, 2026, dying from his wounds on July 9, 2026. The movement cites death threats over its anti-illegal migration stance.
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Enugu Police launch manhunt for a bus driver and conductor accused of knocking down an officer, snatching an AK-47 rifle, and fleeing.
A court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, self-acclaimed DG of PFIPC, after he failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts N26.5 billion worth of cannabis sativa concealed in imported vehicles at Apapa Port, arresting two suspects.
Uganda published the full list of visa-exempt countries for 2026, including 21 African nations. Nationals from listed countries can enter without a visa.
Saudi Arabia warns visa overstayers face fines up to SR50,000, six months imprisonment, and deportation; over 15,400 arrested in week-long enforcement.
Richard Emmanuel allegedly killed his girlfriend Caroline Sunday after accusing her of cheating. He pushed her, causing a fatal head injury. Police arrest him.
A Gombe magistrate court remanded a school principal and teacher for allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old pupil; the principal tried to shield the teacher.
In Abuja, a young woman was slapped by an older man after she rejected his advances. The incident was filmed and shows onlookers intervening to separate them.
Abia State Police arrested 31 suspects in raids on criminal hideouts, including 'Down Below' and Amuzukwu, recovering illicit drugs and destroying makeshift camps.
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The US Embassy in Nigeria warns that misusing a B1/B2 visitor visa for employment or long-term study can result in permanent ineligibility for future US visas.
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Oyo head teacher Mrs Alamu reveals 56-day kidnapping ordeal: children fed biscuits, men blindfolded and chained, victims trekked hours through forests.
NYSC warns employers failing to provide accommodation and transport for corps members may be blacklisted. DG Nafiu urges stakeholders to improve support.
Mrs Rachel Alamu, a survivor of the Oyo bandit kidnapping, described how captors used bicycles to transport victims deep into the forest after a long walk.
The Nigerian Women International Alliance has called on President Tinubu to order an independent probe into the death of physiotherapist Mary Habila at Minister Umahi's residence.
New Zealand's 2026 visa waiver list includes Mauritius and Seychelles as the only African nations. Eligible travelers must obtain an NZeTA before departure.
The US Embassy in Nigeria reminded B1/B2 visa holders on July 14, 2026, that only business meetings, family visits, and tourism are permitted; misuse may cause permanent ineligibility.
The family of Michael Oyedokun, one of two teachers killed during a school abduction in Oyo State, appeals to President Tinubu to recover his remains for a dignified burial.
A young lady shares how a man she was in the talking stage with allegedly used her ATM card details to make unauthorized transactions, emptying her account and spending her sister's money.
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe criticizes Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde for calling on the UN to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren, calling it reckless and embarrassing.
An 82-year-old North Carolina widow survived nine days trapped in her bathtub by drinking water from the faucet with her foot. She was rescued after her brother requested a welfare check.
Lagos Commissioner Tokunboh Wahab says legal action will be taken against an X-user who shared a false flooding video, despite the user deleting it and apologizing.
Portugal grants visa-free entry to citizens of only two African countries: Mauritius and Seychelles. This is a short list among over 50 African nations.
Nigeria's military refutes US claim that American forces seized a 'large haul' of electronic materials from terrorists, stating the materials were voluntarily handed over under security cooperation.