Mother Charged with Murder for Killing Man Under Bed
Tennessee mother Kendra Scott, 36, faces first-degree murder charges for fatally shooting a 20-year-old man found hiding under her 13-year-old daughter's bed.
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Pastor sentenced to death for killing daughter over witchcraft
Apostle Ubong Bassey Etim was sentenced to death by hanging for murdering his 16-year-old daughter Deborah, who had Down syndrome, after accusing her of witchcraft in Calabar.
Man Shocked by Molded Lion at Port Harcourt Zoo
A Nigerian man was shocked to find a ceramic lion in a cage at a Port Harcourt zoo, accusing the zoo of defrauding visitors by displaying a fake lion.
Corpse of Arrested Miner Found in Mortuary After Raid
The body of Yakubu Hassan, a 30-year-old miner arrested during a raid on an illegal mining site in Abuja, was found in a mortuary a week later with burn injuries and gunshot wounds.
Man Argues Dog Not Human to Avoid Sex Offender Registry
A Vermont man convicted of animal cruelty for filming sex acts with a dog argues he should not be on New York's sex offender registry because the law covers only human victims.
Police arrest suspect for murder of 30-year-old man in Adamawa
Adamawa State Police arrested Abubakar Musa for allegedly murdering 30-year-old Nathaniel Yusuf in Yola North. The suspect attacked the victim with a stick, causing fatal injuries.
Ansaru Leaders Reverse Plea, Admit Terrorism Charges in Abuja Court
Two suspected senior Ansaru commanders changed their pleas to guilty on all 32 terrorism charges before a Federal High Court in Abuja, admitting to weapons training in Libya and ties to Al-Qaeda.
Coalition Praises Army for Rescuing 44 Kidnap Victims in Oyo
The Coalition of Civil Rights Groups on Security Sector Reforms praised Nigeria's military for rescuing 44 kidnap victims in Oriire, Oyo State, highlighting General Olufemi Oluyede's leadership.
4 Police Officers Arrested for Extorting ICPC Chairman
Four police officers have been arrested for allegedly extorting N53,000 from the ICPC chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, during an illegal roadside operation in Abuja.
Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa Military Power in 2026 Index
Nigeria ranks third in Africa for military strength in the 2026 Global Firepower Index, behind Egypt and Algeria, with a Power Index score of 0.6097.
FCT Police Arrest Four Suspects Stealing Bolt and Uber Vehicles
The FCT Police Command has arrested four suspects who specialize in robbing Bolt and Uber drivers of their vehicles, following credible intelligence on July 7, 2026.
Abuja Police Arrest Four for Extorting ICPC Chairman N53,000
Four FCT police officers have been arrested for extorting N53,000 from ICPC Chairman Dr Musa Aliyu during an illegal checkpoint in Abuja. FCT CP Ahmed Sanusi condemned them as 'thieves'.
Thunderstorm kills six children, injures two in Adamawa
A severe thunderstorm in Ganye LGA, Adamawa State, killed six children and injured two others on Sunday, July 19, 2026, plunging the community into mourning.
Court Grants Bello Bodejo N2 Billion Bail in Laundering Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja granted Bello Bodejo N2 billion bail in an alleged $2.63 million money laundering case, with stringent conditions including two sureties in like sum.
AliExpress Fined €550M for Counterfeit Sales
AliExpress has been fined €550 million by the EU for failing to combat counterfeit and unsafe products on its platform, marking a major regulatory action.
8 Killed in Crush at Evangelical Gathering in Bujumbura
Eight people died and nine were injured in a crush at an evangelical event in Bujumbura, Burundi, after a wall collapsed as thousands tried to leave.
39 Feared Missing in Jigawa Boat Capsize Carrying Female Farmers
A boat carrying over 40 female farmers capsized in Jigawa, leaving one dead and 39 missing. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Fake Agency DG Opens Up on How N1.3bn Entered 2025 Budget
Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, self-styled DG of a fake presidential council, reveals he was arrested before the N1.3bn budget entry, denying involvement in its inclusion.
Trump Says US Strikes Hit Iran 'Very Hard' for 9th Night
President Trump confirmed US strikes hit Iran 'very hard' for a ninth straight night, targeting military sites after three US soldiers were killed. Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz.
Suspected foreign terrorist fighter arrested in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI arrested a suspected Sudanese terrorist fighter and a Ghanaian illegal immigrant in Askira/Uba LGA, Borno State, on July 19, 2026.
UN warns terrorists in Nigeria using drones and crypto
The UN warns that terrorist groups in northern Nigeria and the Sahel are using drones, sophisticated communications, and cryptocurrencies to strengthen operations, with 6.8 million displaced.
Troops kill 2 kidnappers, rescue 3 victims in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and Benue Civil Protection Guards neutralized two kidnappers and rescued three abducted victims in Katsina-Ala LGA during a dawn patrol on July 17, 2026.
Boko Haram abducts pastor’s wife, 3 children in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists abducted a pastor’s wife and three children in Damasak, Borno State, on July 18, 2026. The victims were traveling from Maiduguri when intercepted near Kareto village.
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Oyo School Kidnap: FG Arraigns Three Suspects in Abuja Court
The Federal Government has arraigned AbdulRazaq Umar, Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu Sani over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA, Oyo State.
Sokoto: 9 Youths Die in Crash on Way to Lagos for Jobs
Nine young men from Sokoto died in a road crash near Kainji, Niger state, while travelling to Lagos for work. The tragedy sparks renewed concerns over unemployment, migration, and road safety.
US Issues Fresh Worldwide Warning Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
The US State Department renews its Worldwide Caution advisory, urging citizens globally to exercise heightened vigilance as Iran or its proxies may strike American interests anywhere.
South Sudan Limits Visa-Free Entry to Egypt, Tanzania Only
South Sudan's new visa policy grants visa-free entry only to citizens of Egypt and Tanzania, with most other nationals needing a visa. Fees range from $100 to $350.
Troops Arrest Two Brothers as ISWAP Logistics Suppliers in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI arrested two brothers suspected of supplying logistics to ISWAP terrorists during a farm protection patrol in Damboa LGA, Borno State.
Memphis mom charged with murder after shooting man under bed
Kendra Scott is charged with first-degree murder after shooting Rodderius Morton, who she found hiding under her daughter's bed in Memphis.
Army, hunters rescue kidnap victim along Benue-Nasarawa border
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and local hunters rescued a kidnap victim along the Benue-Nasarawa border on July 17, 2026, after sustained pressure on suspected kidnappers.
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