61 Inmates Memorise Holy Qur'an in Kano Custodial Centre
61 inmates at Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano completed full Qur'an memorisation. Graduates received welfare packages to support reintegration, officials say.
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Father mourns 28-year-old lieutenant killed in Oyo rescue
Lt. Felix Ademe Isaac, 28, was killed during a rescue operation for abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State. His father, Isaac Alabura, expresses grief and calls for support.
Umahi denies secrecy in nurse's death at his home
Minister David Umahi rejects claims of secrecy over nurse Mary Habila's death at his residence, says family broke door, police informed, autopsy ordered.
Trump: US to Take Over Strait of Hormuz, Demand Payment
President Donald Trump announced the US will become the 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz and demand compensation from countries benefiting from its security, amid rising tensions with Iran.
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Two Suspected Thieves Nabbed in Rivers Community
Two suspected thieves were apprehended in Buguma, Rivers State, after allegedly stealing cooking pots and electrical wires from an unoccupied house.
12 Arrested Over Far-Right Terror Plot Against UK Islamic Event
Twelve people have been arrested in connection with an alleged extreme right-wing terror plot targeting the UK Ijtima Islamic gathering in Suffolk, prompting early closure of the event.
Nigerian-born immigrant jailed five years for UK robberies
Wasiu Smith, 26, a Nigerian-born Dutch passport holder, was sentenced to five years in UK prison for robbing four men near Farringdon station on November 4, 2025, stealing phones, a laptop, and a ring.
Abuja court remands siblings over father’s fatal stabbing
An Abuja court remanded two siblings and a third suspect over the fatal stabbing of their father, Adimike Godwin, in Guzape. They face murder and same-sex marriage charges.
Court rejects Sowore adjournment request in defamation trial
Federal High Court in Abuja rejects Omoyele Sowore's bid to postpone defamation trial, orders continuation on July 16. DSS prosecutes Sowore for allegedly calling President Tinubu 'a criminal' on social media.
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Lieutenant Killed in Oyo Rescue Buried with Full Honours
28-year-old Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac was laid to rest with full military honours after dying during the rescue of 44 abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
Ex-okada rider excretes 100 meth wraps at Lagos airport
A 48-year-old former okada rider, Onyechere Daniel Chinedu, was arrested by the NDLEA after excreting 100 wraps of methamphetamine at Lagos airport, with drugs hidden in luggage and ingested.
Woman Claims Benue Man Assaulted Her for Rejecting Advances
A woman who traveled from Lagos to Otukpo, Benue State, to meet a TikTok acquaintance alleges he assaulted her eye after she rejected his sexual advances, and says police took no action.
Dangote Group Rejects Viral Peter Obi Endorsement as Fake
Dangote Group has flagged as false a viral social media post falsely attributing a pro-Peter Obi statement to billionaire Aliko Dangote, warning the public against the misleading claim.
Dutch Referee Rob Dieperink Dies at 38 After World Cup Removal
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink, 38, died weeks after being removed from the 2026 World Cup due to a sexual assault case with a teenage boy that was later dropped.
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Aid worker slams Nigerians filming child accused of being witch
Danish aid worker Anja Ringgren Lovén condemns adults filming a malnourished child accused of witchcraft, calling them guilty and vowing to share their faces worldwide.
Ireland Lists 22 Countries for 90-Day Visa-Free Entry
Ireland has published a list of 22 countries whose citizens can enter visa-free for up to 90 days, covering parts of Europe, Asia, and South America, but excluding all African nations.
Ex-Minister Nnaji Granted N20m Bail Over Certificate Forgery
Former Minister Uche Nnaji pleads not guilty to six-count certificate forgery charges filed by the ICPC. Court grants N20m bail with conditions including a civil servant surety and passport surrender.
Gunmen abduct mourners at FRSC deputy commander funeral, demand ₦50m
Gunmen ambushed the funeral convoy of late FRSC Deputy Corps Commander Augustine O. Ikwue in Kogi State, abducting nine mourners and demanding a ₦50 million ransom.
Troops recover videos revealing Palestinian trainer, Moroccan doctor with ISWAP
Nigerian troops recovered videos and pictures from a slain ISWAP cameraman, revealing a Palestinian trainer and a Moroccan doctor embedded with the terrorist group after a failed attack on cholera supplies in Borno.
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Oyo headmaster kidnapped, ₦30m ransom demanded
Gunmen abducted 60-year-old headmaster Matthew Kolawale Owoade in Itesiwaju LGA, Oyo State, days after rescued schoolchildren. Kidnappers demand ₦30 million ransom.
Dangote Offers N500,000 Reward Against Illegal Truck Haulage
Dangote Group offers N500,000 reward to report illegal truck haulage, clarifying that only approved cargo must be transported to curb smuggling and safety risks.
Captain held after 15 Indian tourists die in Vietnam boat capsize
Vietnamese police detained the captain of a speedboat that capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists. The boat was carrying 32 Indians and 4 crew when it overturned near Phu Quoc island.
Husband kills wife in church, flees with two children
A man allegedly killed his wife inside a church in Owerri North LGA, Imo State, and absconded with two of their three children, leaving a baby behind. Police are investigating.
Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Arraigned for Certificate Forgery, Granted Bail
Former Minister Uche Nnaji was arraigned by the ICPC on six counts of certificate forgery, money laundering, and obtaining N29.5 million in salaries under false pretences. He pleaded not guilty and was granted N20 million bail.
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UK 2026 Visa List: 52 African Countries Requiring Visas
The UK Home Office updated its visa national list on July 1, 2026, requiring citizens of 52 African countries to obtain entry clearance before travelling for visits under six months.
US Jails Man in $97m Oil Scam Tied to Nigerian Crypto Accounts
Geoffrey Auyeung was sentenced to 5 years for laundering $97.1 million from an oil investment scam, with funds traced to Binance accounts controlled by individuals in Nigeria and Russia.
Man arraigned for defaming Governor Soludo's family
Ejike Ofoegbu, publisher of Igbo Times Magazine, was arraigned for publishing false, defamatory reports against Governor Soludo's family, including claims Soludo disowned his son.
Nigerian Jailed in Togo for Calling Woman Prostitute
A Nigerian man is reportedly serving a jail term in Togo after calling a woman a 'prostitute' during an argument, as it is a criminal offense if unsubstantiated.
Spain Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 13, British Woman Dies
The death toll from Spain's deadly wildfire in Almería rises to 13 as a 93-year-old British woman succumbs to burns; 10 people missing, including Belgian nationals.
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US Bans Travel to DR Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
The United States has issued a maximum-level travel warning banning non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to a severe Ebola outbreak, with mandatory 21-day quarantine for exposed citizens.
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