Nigerian Army-led joint security team rescued 16 kidnapped victims, including four children, in Dekina LGA, Kogi, after a gun battle with bandits, with one hunter killed and a police officer injured.
Courtney Clenney, a Miami OnlyFans model, pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of her Nigerian partner Christian Obumseli, receiving a six-year sentence with time served, five years probation, and mandatory mental health treatment.
Mark Vincent Otse, VDM's elder brother, denies allegations of exploiting women for access to his brother and threatening them with the Vikings cult group, vowing action against accusers.
Adamawa police arrested John Mamud, 20, for assaulting his mother in Konan Kuka, Mayo Belwa LGA. He will face charges after investigation, as confirmed by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.
Air Peace flight operations are grounded nationwide after NLC union members locked terminals, disrupting flights at Lagos airport and across the country.
Nigeria's DSS released Mustapha Marwana, a carpenter from Katsina, after clearing him of terrorist links, and awarded him N3 million compensation.
Ekiti Police arrest three suspected ATM fraudsters, recover 16 ATM cards in Ado-Ekiti. Suspects allegedly swapped cards to steal money.
A Syrian court sentenced Bashar Assad, brother Maher, and cousin Atef Najib to death for war crimes tied to the 2011 Daraa crackdown that ignited the civil war.
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Nollywood actress Judy Austin files separate defamation suits against her ex-husband Emmanuel Chukwuobasi and Yul Edochie's relative Rita Edochie, seeking over ₦2 billion in damages.
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Three suspects in the Enugu Catholic church attack have been arrested, with four AK-47 rifles recovered and two abducted victims freed, the DSS and other agencies confirmed.
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Osun governor's wife, Titilola Adeleke, led women in a protest in Osogbo, alleging a commissioner was stripped naked in custody ahead of Saturday's election.
NCAA takes steps to prevent flight disruptions as aviation unions threaten strike over TSC. Passengers advised to stay informed.
Ifeoma Umeokeke's old comment 'Nothing was taken from him' resurfaces after Peter Okoye's exposé, sparking online outrage and calls for her arrest.
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Nuhu Dahiru, a fake EFCC officer, was arrested in Maiduguri after allegedly defrauding Nigerians of ₦3 million using the agency's name.
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More than 175,000 US visas revoked under Trump, targeting criminals, fraudsters, birth tourists, and speech-related cases. Learn why your visa could be at risk.
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Former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney sentenced to six years in prison for manslaughter in the 2022 stabbing death of boyfriend Christian Obumseli.
A viral video shows RCCG members clashing with security at Redemption Camp after being blocked from exiting for two hours, sparking online debate.
WhatsApp messages reveal Sonia Ekweremadu commented on kidney donor photos sent by her father, Ike, in the UK organ trafficking trial that led to his conviction.
Access Bank warns customers of rising fraud risks from fake promotions and phishing, urging them never to share OTP, PIN, CVV, or card details. Block account via 901911#.
NLC protest locked Zulu gate at Lagos airport from 5am, grounding an Air Peace 6:30am flight and leaving passengers stranded without clear resumption timeline.
Nollywood actress Judy Austin files N1bn lawsuit against ex-husband Emmanuel Obasi and separately sues Yul Edochie's aunt, Rita Edochie, for defamation.
Lere Olayinka, FCT minister's aide, calls for arrest of cleric Shafiy Adeba after video shows him saying Muslims have the right to enslave non-Muslims, citing Boko Haram link.
Terrorists blocked the Mokwa-New Bussa Road in Niger State, killing two travellers and kidnapping seven others, just hours after security agencies met with transport workers to end a protest over rampant banditry on the route.
Courtney Clenney, who fatally stabbed Nigerian boyfriend Christian Obumseli, sentenced to 6 years, will serve only 2 due to time served.
The US has revoked over 175,000 visas since Trump returned, citing criminal activity, fraud, and national security. Nigerians may be affected.
A Federal High Court in Abuja will hear the suit challenging the ADC governorship primary result in Nasarawa State on September 29, as the campaign organisation rejects Angbazo's declaration.
A 20-year-old De Montfort University student was fatally stabbed in Leicester after a dispute with a fellow student over a £3,000 debt and a fake Rolex. The accused, Harper Dennis, 18, denies murder and claims self-defence.
Abdul Khan, 28, who posed as a teen to groom and rape a 13-year-old, gets 9.5 years and faces deportation to Afghanistan.
A 20-year-old man, Justin Swaddle, has been jailed for two years for coercing 117 girls into self-harm and sexual acts, carving his alias into their skin.
Niger State Police arrest Elijah Ahmed, a hotel employee, for stealing eight refrigerators. Five were recovered, three sold to a scrap dealer who is at large. The suspect has been charged to court.