ICPC Grills Gbajabiamila Over Fake Investment Council
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, appeared before the ICPC on July 21, 2026, to answer questions about the fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.
Category : Security
19 jailed for trafficking 34 babies in Indonesia adoption ring
An Indonesian court jailed 19 members of a child trafficking ring that bought and sold 34 babies for illegal adoption, with 12 sent to Singapore before the operation was uncovered.
Teacher Denies Tying Boy to Bed in Historical Sex Case
Deborah Franklin, 65, denies eight counts of historical gross indecency against a boy under 14, including an incident where she allegedly tied and blindfolded a 10-year-old.
DSS to Appeal Life Sentences, Push for Death Penalty for Terrorists
The DSS will challenge life sentences for two Ansaru commanders, arguing the punishment is too lenient given their role in the Oriire abduction where two teachers were beheaded.
Yobe Police Arrest Kidnapping Kingpin, Two for Raping Minors
Yobe State Police arrested a kidnapping kingpin demanding N10m and two men for raping minors aged 7 and 8. The suspects were arrested in separate operations in Bursari and Bara.
Five drown in Ohio River after failed rescue attempt
Five people, including two sets of parents, drowned in the Scioto River on July 19 while trying to rescue a struggling swimmer, leaving several children orphaned.
DSS Appeals Life Sentences for Ansaru Commanders
The DSS will appeal the life sentences of two convicted Ansaru commanders, arguing the punishment is too lenient given their role in kidnapping and beheading teachers in Oyo State.
Diddy Seeks Sanctions in 'Frivolous' Lawsuit
Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks a federal judge to sanction Grace O'Marcaigh and her attorneys, calling her amended lawsuit legally baseless and forcing him to incur extra legal costs.
Tate brothers 100% fighting UK extradition, lawyer says
Andrew and Tristan Tate will contest extradition to the UK, their lawyer says, calling the case politically motivated and the arrest conditions cruel.
Abused boy discharged from Anambra hospital after recovery
Chiziterem Ozuluigbo, 10, discharged from hospital after full recovery from abuse by guardians in Anambra, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for stronger child protection laws.
Nigerian Nurse in US Reflects on First Year, Announces Career Change
Precious Erhauyi, a Nigerian registered nurse, marks one year in the US, sharing heartfelt reflections on homesickness and growth, and reveals a career change despite uncertainty.
Jayden Adams Death: Police Open Inquest, Rule Out Foul Play
Cape Town police have opened an inquest into the death of Bafana Bafana star Jayden Adams, ruling out foul play, as his father reveals financial and personal pressures.
Teacher accused of sex with boy aged 9 to 14
Deborah Franklin, 65, is accused of eight counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14 between 1991 and 1995 at a prep school in Hertfordshire.
Houthis Impose Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia, Escalating US-Iran War
Yemen's Houthi group announces a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a new front in the US-Iran war and threatening global oil supplies through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
Two Firefighters Collapse Battling Lagos Building Fire
Two firefighters collapsed while battling a fire on the top floor of a three-storey residential building in Ketu-Ikosi, Lagos. The fire, caused by an electrical surge, was contained; both officers are stable.
MTN Warns Customers About Fake '1 Month Free Data' Promo
MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers about a fraudulent '1 Month Free Data for Old Subscribers' promotion circulating online, urging them not to click links or share personal details.
Oyo Teacher Says Kidnappers' Drug Cured His Arthritis
Rescued Oyo teacher Zacchaeus Olatunde reveals a drug given by kidnappers relieved his arthritis; he spent 56 days blindfolded and initially feared rescuers speaking Hausa.
Yobe Police Arrest 5 Over Fake Bank Alerts, Counterfeit Currency
Yobe police arrest five suspects for fake bank transfer alerts and recover counterfeit foreign currencies, including fake US dollars and Somali shillings, during a raid.
Woman dies after anti-aging injection; unlicensed doctor held
A 27-year-old woman died after an anti-aging injection at a Bronx holistic center. The unlicensed doctor, Luis Rojas Cabrera, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.
Bauchi community leader shot dead by neighbour after argument
Bauchi police arrest Clement Anthony for murder of community leader Jacob Bature after argument at beer parlour. Victim shot in ribs, died at hospital.
Missing Benue Boy Found Safe in Gombe, NSCDC Seeks Family
A 12-year-old boy from Benue State, Reuben Mtagher, missing and found in Gombe, is safe with NSCDC, which is searching for his family.
Lightning kills six children in Adamawa community
Six children from the same family died instantly when lightning struck a tree they were sheltering under during a rainstorm in Ganye LGA, Adamawa State. Four others were injured.
US Military IDs 2 Soldiers Killed in Iran Strikes in Jordan
The US Department of Defense has identified two American soldiers killed in Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan: 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19.
Tate Brothers Held After UK Extradition Hearing in Miami
Andrew and Tristan Tate will stay behind bars after appearing in a Miami federal court on Monday to fight the UK's extradition request on charges including rape and human trafficking.
Two Arrested for Stealing Four-Week-Old Baby in Niger
Niger State Police arrest two suspects for abducting a four-week-old baby in Minna. The infant was rescued and reunited with the mother. The suspects face charges.
US Air Force Releases Official Age, Weight Requirements for Enlistment
The US Air Force has published official eligibility guidelines for enlistment, including age limits, weight requirements, and citizenship rules for foreign nationals.
FCT CP warns residents against police phone searches
FCT Police Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi warns Abuja residents not to allow police officers search their phones, citing abuse and extortion. He urges resistance and calls for help.
FG Debunks Attack Report on Girls College Monguno
The Federal Government has dismissed reports of an attack on FGGC Monguno, confirming the school is safe and no incident occurred.
Prophet jailed 1 year for N136.4m church fraud
A self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Ajuluchukwucheya, has been convicted and sentenced to one year in prison for defrauding church members of N136.4 million in Enugu State.
Two US soldiers killed in Iranian strikes on Jordan base
Two American soldiers were killed in Iranian strikes on a US base in Jordan, with one missing and four injured, CENTCOM confirmed on Saturday.
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