Man Sentenced to Life for Raping Teen in Cross River
Edidiong Cletus Nyojole, 27, was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl in Cross River State. The court also ordered N1 million compensation for the victim.
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Suspected Cultist Arrested with Gun, Camo in Niger
Niger State Police arrest suspected cultist with pistol and military camouflage in Bida. Suspect confesses to being a Vikings member, bought gun for N300k.
ECOWAS Parliament Acts on Xenophobia, Sahel Violence
The ECOWAS Parliament has directed its Political Affairs committee to address xenophobic attacks in South Africa and violent extremism in Mali and Burkina Faso, urging action and ratification of the AU Free Movement Protocol.
Nigeria Warns South Africa of Retaliation After Xenophobic Attacks
Senator Adams Oshiomhole warns Nigeria may retaliate after renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa killed two Nigerians, prompting diplomatic action and repatriation efforts.
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Man City Condemns Racist Abuse of Semenyo After Everton Clash
Manchester City condemns racist abuse against Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi after 3-3 draw with Everton. FA and police investigate perpetrators.
Borno Police Uncover IED in Abandoned Bag in Maiduguri
Borno State Police operatives recovered a suspicious bag in Maiduguri containing an IED, which was safely detonated by the EOD unit. Residents urged to stay vigilant.
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Oshiomhole Seeks Revocation of DSTV, MTN Licences
Senator Adams Oshiomhole urged Nigeria to revoke licences of South African firms MTN and DSTV in retaliation for xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, but the Senate declined the proposal.
Woman Dead, Four Injured in Third Mainland Bridge Crash
A woman died and four others were injured in a head-on collision involving two Toyota Sienna vehicles on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos early Tuesday morning.
Inquest into Adichie's Son's Death Suspended by Coroner
A Lagos coroner court suspended the inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son after the Attorney-General directed a halt pending a meeting.
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Troops Arrest Terrorists, Drug Peddlers in Borno
Nigerian troops arrested two Boko Haram terrorists, an informant, and five drug peddlers in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, rescuing two kidnapped victims.
Mother Dies, Daughter Survives Third Mainland Bridge Crash
A fatal accident on Third Mainland Bridge killed a mother, while her 30-year-old daughter survived. LASTMA officials responded swiftly, and investigations are ongoing.
NIPS Warns Against Politicisation of Security Operations (05.05.2026)
The National Initiative for Peace and Security cautions against growing politicisation of security efforts, warning it could undermine gains in Nigeria's fight against insecurity.
IGP Holds Emergency Meeting with Top Police Leaders in Abuja
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu convened an emergency meeting with senior officers in Abuja to address security challenges, announce reforms, and condemn misconduct.
315 Oyo Pilgrims Arrive in Medina for Hajj 2026
315 intending pilgrims from Oyo State have safely arrived in Medina, Saudi Arabia, to begin the 2026 Hajj rites aboard an Air Peace flight.
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Anambra Youths Demand Probe After Deadly SASA Raid
Youths of Mgbakwu community in Anambra state protest the alleged killing of Chinyeaka Ike by SASA operatives, calling on Governor Soludo to order a full investigation.
Navy Raids Camps in Cross River, Seizes 10 Boats
Nigerian Navy raids militant hideouts on Dayspring Island, Cross River, confiscating ten outboard boat engines. Joint operations with Army degrade militant capabilities and secure waterways.
Nigeria, Ghana Unite Against Drug Trafficking
Nigeria and Ghana formalized a strategic alliance to combat transnational drug syndicates, signing an MoU to enhance cooperation against evolving trafficking methods.
Lady Proposes Mandatory Cybersecurity Skill for All
A lady went viral on X, advocating for basic cybersecurity education to be mandatory for everyone, citing frequent account breaches and online threats.
Coroner Suspends Inquest into Adichie's Son's Death
Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji halts hearing into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's son, criticizing Lagos AG's directive as a breach of judicial independence.
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Cleric Gives Food, Cash to Vulnerable Nigerians in Delta
Samuel Akpan-Isong distributed food and cash to widows, single mothers, elderly, and unemployed youths in Asaba, calling on President Tinubu to address rising hardship.
Ebonyi Lifts Curfew in Amasiri, Retains Security
Ebonyi State Security Council lifts curfew in Amasiri community, Afoikpo LGA, after improved security. DSS says strategic presence remains to sustain peace.
Deji Adeyanju Slams Charly Boy Over Leaked Audio on Betrayal
Deji Adeyanju ridicules Charly Boy after a leaked audio allegedly shows the singer confessing to collecting money from Festus Keyamo during the 2019 elections.
Cross River Govt Condemns Hospital Vandalism Over UNICROSS Crash
Cross River State Government condemns vandalism of General Hospital Calabar after protests over UNICROSS accident. Commissioner clarifies no deaths occurred at hospital.
Nigeria Paramilitary Forces: Roles and Responsibilities
Discover the complete list of paramilitary forces in Nigeria, their functions, and how they differ from the military. Learn about key challenges and comparisons.
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Jealous Mother Gets Life for Killing Daughter, 4
Rebekah Weikle was sentenced to life in prison for murdering her 4-year-old daughter Haley out of jealousy over the attention from her husband.
Police Arrest Six Kidnapping Suspects in Kaduna
Nigeria Police arrest six notorious kidnapping suspects and rescue victims in Kaduna State. The syndicate is linked to multiple abductions including a senior police officer.
Kano Court Sentences Phone Robber to Death for Murder
A Kano State High Court sentenced Abdulaziz Umar to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old Mubarak Salisu Badawa during a phone robbery in 2020.
Ugandan-American Sentenced to Death for Toddler Killings
Christopher Okello Onuum, 39, was sentenced to death for killing four toddlers in a Kampala daycare attack in April 2026.
Complaint Filed Against LinkedIn Over User Data Access
Noyb filed a complaint in Austria against LinkedIn for allegedly failing to provide users full access to their personal data, violating GDPR. The group seeks a fine and compliance.
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NYSC, SEMA Fight Small Arms Proliferation in Yobe IDP Camps
NYSC, SALWCDS, and Yobe SEMA launch an awareness campaign on small arms proliferation at Abujan Mai Mala IDP camp and Mohammad Gombe farming community.
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