Christian family accuses Kano Hisbah of converting, marrying teen
A Christian family in Plateau State petitions police, alleging their 17-year-old daughter was abducted, converted to Islam, and married off by Kano Hisbah Board.
A Christian family in Plateau State petitions police, alleging their 17-year-old daughter was abducted, converted to Islam, and married off by Kano Hisbah Board.
A customer returned four months later to collect cement paid at ₦11,000 per bag, but the seller demanded extra due to price hikes, sparking online reactions.
Two relatives, aged 78 and 52, were killed in a midnight attack on Kogot village in Plateau State, according to local youth group.
JAMB received heavy criticism from Nigerians after posting a tweet with grammatical errors, sparking questions about its credibility as an exam body.
Borno State says repentant terrorists must swear with the Quran before reintegration, warning the oath deters return to terrorism and citing funding challenges.
The United States has named Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin as central to its 2026 counterterrorism strategy, warning that extremist groups across Africa remain a growing global threat.
Former House of Reps member Abba Adamu dies in bandit captivity after abduction on Abuja-Kaduna highway. Ransom paid but he was denied medication.
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma neutralize terrorists, recover 175 livestock, and bust a drug ring in Katsina State, arresting six suspects with illicit substances.
A former reverend sister shares a traumatic 2016 incident where another sister entered the bathroom while she was bathing, leaving her humiliated and unsupported by church leadership.
Former SDP chairman Shehu Gabam was arraigned in an FCT court for alleged diversion of party funds, forgery, and breach of trust involving over N35 million. He pleaded not guilty.
A 10-year-old girl was injured when gunmen abducted a businessman in Irawo, Oyo State. Police are investigating and searching for the perpetrators.
Three Nigerian tier-1 banks lost ₦2.13 billion to fraud in 2025 despite a decline in incident numbers. The CBN tightens regulations as digital payments grow.
A 60-year-old Nigerian woman who sold all her properties to relocate abroad has become a bus driver after being rejected by six embassies. Her story has sparked reactions online.
The Nigerian Navy discovered 3,800 litres of illegal fuel and dismantled two new refining sites in Rivers State during Operation DELTA SENTINEL.
Wife of Bauchi governor, Aisha Bala Mohammed, expresses displeasure over 218 gender-based violence cases, calls for judicial reforms and intensified public sensitisation.
Nigerian content creator English Alhaji reveals bandits video-called him via WhatsApp, showing ammunition and threatening him for his earlier comments on handling captives.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns worsening insecurity after ex-lawmaker Abba Anas Adamu dies in captivity, accusing Tinubu's administration of incompetence.
A Federal High Court in Lafia has remanded APC chieftain Mallam Dadda'u Mamuda for allegedly threatening to kill police officers. The case continues June 10.
Iran's Parliament speaker warns the US to accept Tehran's 14-point peace proposal or face continued failure, as tensions escalate over uranium enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz.
A new report claims the UAE conducted a covert strike on Iran's Lavan Island refinery as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect, escalating regional tensions.
Abia State Executive Council sets up a five-member committee to investigate harassment, extortion, and misconduct at Abia State University, Uturu.
The NSCDC Lagos Command uncovered a human trafficking and fraud camp in Badagry, rescuing 17 victims and arresting four foreign nationals. The suspects allegedly operated a network marketing scam.
A community leader in Ogun State cries out over alleged false criminal charges and threats to his life linked to a land dispute with a traditional ruler, calling for Governor Dapo Abiodun's intervention.
MTN Nigeria compensates subscribers for network disruptions from Nov 2025 to Jan 2026 following NCC directive. Automatic airtime credits for affected users.
A Kaduna cleric testified that he warned coup plotters their plan would fail due to internal betrayal, and that funds he received were for prayers only.
A nurse was sexually assaulted and strangled by her ex-boyfriend in a recorded, hours-long attack in Illinois. The suspect faces murder and sexual assault charges.
A Kano High Court remanded three staff of a drug rehabilitation centre for allegedly beating a patient to death. The victim died after being beaten for suspected drug use.
Eileen Wang, former mayor of Arcadia, California, resigned after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent for China, running a propaganda website.
At least 10 people were killed when suspected bandits attacked a traveller convoy in Zamfara State, with many injured and others abducted.
The US DOJ filed denaturalization actions against 12 individuals, including Nigerian George Oyakhire, accused of fraud, terrorism support, and child sexual abuse.