Forex Operator Links Yahaya Bello to ₦1.425bn Deal
A bureau de change operator told the FCT High Court that ₦1.425bn passed through his accounts for forex purchases, allegedly for ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello.
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Bishop: Vatican Bank restricted withdrawals over Nigerian origin
Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, says the Vatican Bank required special authorisation for his withdrawals because he was born in Nigeria, highlighting banking hurdles for Nigerians in Italy.
Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills 4, Injures 10 in Edo
A petrol tanker explosion on the Benin-Lagos Highway in Oluku, Edo State, killed four people, including a soldier, and injured 10 others on Thursday.
Accord Chieftain Says Toluwanisings' Death 'Not Ordinary'
Pelumi Olajengbesi, an Accord Party chieftain, calls the death of gospel minister Toluwanisings 'not ordinary,' criticising Nigeria's healthcare system and emergency response failures.
Lagos Demolishes Fire-Damaged GNI House 10 Months After Fatal Blaze
Lagos begins controlled demolition of the 25-storey GNI House on October 15, 2026, nearly 10 months after a Christmas Eve fire killed 12 people, with traffic diversions announced.
Fiancé Forgot Baby Monitor On — Then I Heard Someone in Our Bedroom
A mother discovers her fiancé's affair via the baby monitor. He had lied to the other woman about their son, leading to a breakup and custody filing.
Court Plays Confessional Video in Arise Journalist Murder Trial
An FCT High Court in Abuja watched a confessional video of 11 suspects in the murder of Arise News journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu and security guard Barnabas Danlami, with defence lawyers raising procedural concerns.
Lady Accuses Lagos Police of Handcuffing, Extorting Over ₦300k
A young woman in Lagos has accused police officers in Victoria Island of handcuffing her, forcing her to raise funds, and extorting over ₦300,000 before leaving her by the roadside.
Jude Okoye's Legal Battles Fracture P-Square Legacy
Jude Okoye, P-Square's ex-manager, faces EFCC money laundering charges of ₦1.38bn, $1m, and £34,537.59, plus a 2026 lawsuit to bar Peter from performing.
Police seize robot over alleged sexual harassment in Cologne
German police seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl inappropriately outside a Cologne fast-food restaurant. The robot's owner and companion were suspects.
Woman Arrested with 7 Suspected Robbers Says Boyfriend Gave Her Stolen Phone
Deborah Sylvia, arrested with seven suspected robbers, admits knowing her boyfriend was an armed robber and that her ex is in prison for robbery.
Mother arrested after SUV plunges off cliff with kids in Chattanooga
A Tennessee mother faces DUI and child neglect charges after her SUV plunged off a Chattanooga cliff with her two children inside, injuring one child.
Ondo Residents Demand Recovery of NAF Crash Remains
Residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, say human remains and fuel traces from the October 5 NAF crash are still visible in the river, urging government intervention for recovery and environmental clean-up.
Adeniyi Adeyemi: Inside the fake PFIPC agency scandal
Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew faces eight counts of forgery and impersonation for allegedly running a fake government agency, the PFIPC, with a ₦1.3 billion budget allocation and a ₦400 million payment claim.
Saudi court overturns Sri Lankan worker's death sentence
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of Sri Lankan worker Anojan Sivarasa over a Facebook comment deemed insulting to Prophet Muhammad, Sri Lanka's government confirmed.
Oyo Police Arrest 3 Suspects Over Viral Assault Video at Karma Agric
Oyo Police arrested two security operatives and an Indian national after a viral video showed truck drivers being assaulted at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited in Ibadan.
El-Rufai Allegedly Set Aside $600,000 for EFCC Officials
A DSS investigator told a Kaduna court that former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and associates allegedly earmarked $600,000 to pay EFCC officials and intermediaries.
Court Dismisses Kwara Govt's Defamation Case Against Saraki
The Court of Appeal in Ilorin dismissed the criminal defamation and cyberbullying case filed by the Kwara State Government against former Senate President Bukola Saraki, ruling that his comments on Governor AbdulRazaq's qualifications did not meet the leg
NYSC Corps Member Killed as Truck Rams Motorcycle in Ibadan
A serving NYSC corps member died after a truck hit his motorcycle near Agodi Gardens, Ibadan. Eyewitnesses say the truck had earlier struck several vehicles at Sango.
Selma Blair charged with assault after midflight incident
American actress Selma Blair faces assault charges after allegedly punching and biting flight attendants and attempting to open a plane door on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
Man buys ₦20,000 gun to avenge brother's death, arrested in Oyo
Kingsley Odo, who bought a ₦20,000 pistol to hunt his brother's alleged killer, was arrested in Oyo State. He traveled from Anambra, but police recovered the weapon and continue investigations.
Outrage as Indian nationals beat Nigerian truck drivers in Lagos
Nigerians demand justice after video shows Indian nationals assaulting two truck drivers with sticks at Karma Agric Feed & Foods Ltd, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Court Dismisses Aisha Achimugu's Rights Suit Against EFCC
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Aisha Achimugu's fundamental rights suit against the EFCC, ruling it was frivolous and brought in bad faith.
Former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha Arrested in Abuja
Nigeria Police arrested former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha at REIZ Continental Hotel in Abuja on October 12, 2026, over criminal conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation allegations.
ADC, NDC, PDP Candidates Visit Enugu Prison, Video Trends
Three opposition governorship candidates in Enugu State visited Enugu Prison to show solidarity with detained NDC members and a sitting lawmaker, urging elder statesmen to intervene to prevent political chaos.
Court Strikes Out Charges Against Adeyemi Over Fake PFIPC
A Federal High Court in Abuja struck out all eight criminal charges against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged head of the fictitious PFIPC, after the prosecution requested a drop, citing plans for fresh arraignment at the FCT High Court.
Groom-to-be dies in custody after court declared detention illegal
Umar Abubakar, arrested five days before his wedding in Adamawa, died in custody months after a court declared his detention illegal. His family demands an independent investigation.
Man gets 18 months for $8m AI music streaming fraud
Michael Smith, 54, of North Carolina, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for using bots to stream his AI-generated music billions of times, earning over $8 million in royalties between 2017 and 2024.
Bolt, inDrive drivers in Lagos begin indefinite strike over pay
Bolt and inDrive drivers in Lagos have started an indefinite strike over fares, commissions and conditions, weeks after Uber exited Nigeria. The union cites rising costs and platform deductions.
Man dies in tiger enclosure; park confirms tiger will not be put down
A man died after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster. The park confirmed the tiger, Altai, is safe and will not be euthanised, sparking online debate.
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