Mary Habila's Family Appeals to IGP Over Body Release
The family of Mary Habila, who died at Works Minister David Umahi's residence, has petitioned the IGP to order the Ebonyi Police to release her remains for burial.
The family of Mary Habila, who died at Works Minister David Umahi's residence, has petitioned the IGP to order the Ebonyi Police to release her remains for burial.
A businesswoman in Anambra State shared a video of a woman forced to dance as punishment after allegedly sneaking into a compound in Awka on July 16, 2026.
Katsina police arrested Sunday Eze, a drug dealer supplying illicit D5 tablets to armed bandits in Funtua. 500 tablets recovered.
A rescued teacher from the Oriire school abduction condemns conspiracy theories that the 56-day captivity was staged, citing the deaths of two colleagues and harsh conditions.
The widow of John Olaleye, a teacher killed by terrorists in Oyo State, appeals to the Federal Government and Governor Makinde to recover his remains for burial.
Trump claims China obtained 220 million US voter records, but intelligence reports say no interference occurred. Democrats accuse him of sowing doubt.
A woman recounts how her sister was abducted by one-chance operators in Port Harcourt, driven around for 4-5 hours, beaten, robbed, and had loans taken from her digital accounts.
FCT High Court orders final forfeiture of N8.9bn jewellery, exotic cars, and cash from oil businesswoman Aisha Achimugu, ruling assets are proceeds of unlawful activities.
Ifeanyi Ogbonna, known as Odogwu of Asaba, has pleaded for forgiveness after his arrest for allegedly raping 20-year-old Favour Agbro, who later died after ingesting a toxic substance.
A Ghanaian court sentenced TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison for posting false claims that President Mahama sacrificed 32 cows in a ritual to win the 2024 election.
An Accra Circuit Court sentenced TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison for publishing false news and offensive conduct after she claimed President Mahama buried 32 cows for election rituals.
One soldier was killed when troops of the 8 Division repelled a terrorist ambush in Tangaza LGA, Sokoto State, on July 14, 2026.
Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan, 43, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for falsely claiming President Mahama sacrificed 32 cows in a ritual to win the 2024 election.
A 2026 street interview video of Favour Agbro, who died by suicide after alleged sexual assault by Odogwu Asaba, resurfaces online, sparking grief and reactions.
Femi Gbajabiamila sues Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi for ₦15bn over allegations he demanded a 48% kickback from a ₦27.3bn grant, denying ever meeting him.
FCT High Court orders final forfeiture of N4.6bn jewellery, N4.3bn exotic cars, $50,000, N30m from oil magnate Aisha Achimugu, ruling assets are proceeds of unlawful activities.
An Iran-backed Iraqi militia group has announced a $10 million bounty for the assassination of US President Donald Trump, citing the 2020 drone strike that killed General Qassem Soleimani.
Seven Americans remain quarantined at a Nairobi facility despite a Kenyan court suspending the order, citing Ebola fears and legal battle.
The NDLEA has declared a methamphetamine kingpin wanted and frozen N9.84 billion linked to drug trafficking, intensifying the war against illicit drugs in Nigeria.
Delta State Police PRO SP Bright Edafe says victim-blaming comments may have pushed sexual assault victim Favour Agbro to take her own life after alleged assault by content creator Odogwu Asaba.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralised two ISWAP terrorists in a pre-dawn ambush near the University of Maiduguri in Borno State on July 16, 2026.
A woman and two men were caught in Abuja after allegedly swapping a phone box to steal a new phone. The vendor nabbed them in Heart Plaza and handed them over to police.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assumed control of Nigeria's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) from NITDA, enhancing digital identity security and sovereignty.
The US State Department announced visa restrictions on foreign nationals who finance, recruit, or incite far-left terrorist activities, citing national security concerns.
Minister David Umahi denies fault in Mary Habila's death, says he paid N2.2 million for her medical treatment, and calls for autopsy despite family's cultural objections.
The Northern Youth Council has issued a seven-day ultimatum for Works Minister Dave Umahi to resign over the death of 26-year-old physiotherapist Mary Habila, threatening nationwide protests if demands are not met.
Federal Judge John E. Steele, 77, died suddenly days after releasing Cuban plane hijacker Maikel Guerra Morales from ICE custody, sparking impeachment proceedings.
Activist Israel Joe releases WhatsApp chats showing Odogwu Asaba dismissing Favour Agbro's pleas as blackmail before her suicide, accusing her of blackmail and withholding help.
An angry mob attacked Nyakunde Hospital in Ituri, DRC, forcing Ebola patients and staff to flee after a woman died following a denied blood transfusion due to outbreak protocols.
NDLEA declares drug kingpin Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna and three associates wanted, freezes N9.84 billion in accounts linked to meth lab and money laundering.