Edo reunites US deportee with family after rescue
The Edo State Government has reunited 53-year-old deportee Peter Guobadia with his family after rescuing him in Benin City while he experienced severe mental distress.
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Malami Forfeiture Judgement Moved to Friday
The Federal High Court in Abuja postponed judgement on the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to ex-AGF Abubakar Malami to July 10. EFCC seeks forfeiture, claiming assets are proceeds of crime.
Police Arrest 4 for ₦30M Extortion in Kebbi
Kebbi police arrest four suspects for attempting to extort ₦30 million from a Jega resident, including a family friend who supplied victim's details.
Infantino defends FIFA disciplinary independence on Balogun
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defends the independence of the disciplinary process after the suspension of Folarin Balogun's automatic ban, despite a call from President Trump.
ADC Official Fined N100m for Absenteeism in Bias Suit
Federal High Court in Abuja imposes N100 million fine on ADC official Nkemakolam Ukandu for failing to prosecute his bias suit against Chief Judge John Tsoho and Judge Peter Lifu.
Ogun lawyers boycott courts over N100,000 virtual hearing fee
Lawyers in Ogun State boycotted court proceedings on Monday to protest judiciary policies, including a N100,000 virtual hearing fee and increased oath fees.
CJID condemns police abduction of journalist Stanley Ugabe
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development condemned the abduction of journalist Stanley Ugabe by Nigerian police, demanding his immediate release and an end to the weaponisation of cybercrime laws against the media.
Clogged drains, human waste plague Lagos expressway
Drainage channels along Lagos' Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway are clogged with plastic waste and human excreta, raising flood and health risks as the state battles open defecation.
Oyo Abduction: Makinde Government Provides Update Amid Anxiety
Oyo government assures safe rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire LGA, as security agencies intensify efforts amid growing public anxiety.
Kebbi Police Arrest Four Over N30m Kidnapping Threat
Four suspects, including a family friend, arrested in Kebbi for threatening to kidnap a resident unless he paid N30 million ransom; police say plot foiled.
TikToker Peller Arraigned, Granted N500,000 Bail
Popular TikTok creator Peller and his associate were arraigned in Lagos for obstructing police officers and granted N500,000 bail. They pleaded not guilty.
Fake soldier arrested for robbing Maiduguri residents
Troops of the 7 Division Garrison and CJTF arrested Abdulazeez Mohammed for impersonating a soldier and robbing residents in Maiduguri's Shuwari area on July 1, 2026.
Two abducted girls escape terrorist enclave in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued two abducted girls, Bintu Adamu (15) and Sadiya Jummai (11), who escaped a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains and reunited them with their community in Gwoza, Borno State.
Lawyer Shares Legal Steps to Handle Debtors and Recover Money
A Nigerian lawyer explains practical legal steps to recover debts, including suing in small claims court and garnishee proceedings, without needing the debtor in court.
FIFA rejects Belgium appeal over Balogun eligibility after Trump call
FIFA has rejected Belgium's appeal against Folarin Balogun's eligibility, clearing him to play in the World Cup round of 16 after President Trump intervened.
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Bauchi Ex-Deputy Governor Loses Two Children in Road Crash
Former Bauchi State Deputy Governor Senator Baba Tela lost his children Mustapha and Ummi in a road accident along the Bauchi–Azare highway, prompting condolences from Governor Bala Mohammed and others.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including 1,600 at Xbox
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs (2.1% of global workforce), including 1,600 at Xbox, as CEO Asha Sharma cites unhealthy margins and a hardware crisis.
Nigerians React to Army Helicopter Drills at NADCEL 2026
Nigerians react to the Nigerian Army's helicopter rescue drills at NADCEL 2026 in Port Harcourt, with critics questioning military effectiveness amid insecurity.
Police Arrest Father of Alleged N1.3bn Ghost Agency Boss
Police in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, have arrested the father of Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, the alleged N1.3 billion 'ghost agency' director-general, and a family friend, sparking legal criticism from Femi Falana.
Nigerian Medical Graduate Dies in Russian Airstrike Days Before Graduation
Nnani Adaobi Marian, 23, a final-year medical student at Kharkiv National Medical University, died from injuries sustained in a Russian airstrike on June 29, 2026, days before her graduation.
NELFUND Probes 34 Schools Over Unrefunded Duplicate Tuition
NELFUND investigates 34 tertiary institutions for failing to refund students after duplicate tuition payments under the student loan scheme, with EFCC and ICPC involved.
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Lagos Commissioner Slams Fake Flood Photos from Ghana
Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab accuses social media influencers of sharing misleading flood images from Ghana and other places to paint Lagos negatively, urging verification.
Nigerian Nurse in US Reacts to Patient Rejection, Demands White Nurse
A Nigerian nurse in the US shares his joyful reaction when patients reject him and ask for a white nurse, saying it reduces his workload.
Court remands suspects in ex-OGTV broadcaster murder for 60 days
A magistrates' court in Abeokuta ordered the 60-day remand of three suspects in the murder of retired OGTV broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku and her guard, pending DPP advice.
15 Die in Kwara Truck Crash After Driver Fatigue
Fifteen people died when a truck carrying 48 passengers crashed on the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State. The FRSC attributed the accident to driver fatigue.
Russian strike kills 18 in Kyiv on NATO summit eve
At least 18 people were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Monday, as leaders prepared for the upcoming NATO summit. Ukraine urges stronger air defenses.
UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun ban reversal after Trump call
UEFA condemned FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card ban after Donald Trump's intervention, calling it unprecedented and damaging to football's integrity.
Charles Ogbu Calls for Emergency on Child Abuse
Nigerian writer Charles Ogbu calls for a state of emergency on child abuse after a video shows a woman attempting to cut her maid's throat with a knife in Umuahia, Abia State.
Suspected Thugs Kill Teacher in Bauchi Over Poster
Suspected political thugs stabbed Ustaz Ridwan Dauda, an Islamiyya teacher and father of five, to death in Bauchi after he objected to them pasting a campaign poster on his building wall.
DreamDoll Bri Killed in Lamborghini Shooting
Social media influencer Brianna Johnson, known as DreamDoll Bri, was fatally shot while riding in a Lamborghini SUV in Miramar, Florida, early Sunday.
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