NDIC pays N106bn to Heritage Bank depositors, payments ongoing
NDIC has paid over N106 billion to depositors of defunct Heritage Bank, with payments ongoing for unresolved claims due to BVN, KYC issues.
Category : Crime
TikTok deletes death row inmate's account after probe
TikTok account linked to convicted murderer Elijah Oyebode, who hosted live sessions from Ibara prison, has been deleted following an investigation.
Anambra Police Arrest Spiritualist After Three Children Found Dead
Police in Anambra arrested a female spiritualist after three children were found dead in her shrine. A fourth child is in critical condition.
Cocoa Farm Worker Killed in Cross River; Police Hunt Suspects
A cocoa farm worker was killed in Boki LGA, Cross River. Police are hunting three suspects. The victim, Joseph Friday, died from gunshot wounds.
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Wale Jana Blasts Jude Okoye in P-Square Feud
Businessman Wale Jana says Jude Okoye is greedy and must leave P-Square, while Peter's emotional reactions are destructive.
Ugandan footballer David Owori killed in Kampala
Ugandan international footballer David Owori, 27, was killed in Kampala when robbers attacked him with paving stones during a phone theft attempt, his club SC Villa confirmed.
Bauchi Police Recover N2.26m Stolen Roofing Sheets
Bauchi Police arrest Muktari Rufa'i, 35, and recover 460 metres of Stonecut roofing sheets valued at N2.26 million in Azare. Suspect named accomplice, at large.
3 Children Found Dead at Native Doctor's Compound in Anambra
Three children were found dead in a female native doctor's compound in Anambra State; a fourth child is in critical condition. Police have arrested the suspect and launched an investigation.
EFCC: Osun accounts frozen to stop fraudulent transfers
EFCC froze Osun State accounts to prevent fraudulent transfer of N11 billion federal allocations, citing suspicious fund movements since August 2, 2026.
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Nigerian Banks Assure Safety After Global Cyberattack
Nigerian banks reassure customers that deposits are safe after a global cyberattack hit 35+ organisations, urging vigilance against fraud.
Bandits kill 3, injure 2 in Kaduna POS shop attack
Bandits attacked a POS shop in Galadimawa, Kaduna, killing 3 and injuring 2. Residents urge government to deploy more security.
Soldier, four others arrested in Plateau drug raid
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace arrested a soldier and four suspected drug peddlers in a raid on a notorious hideout in Jos North, Plateau State, recovering illicit drugs.
US court sentences Nigerian, three others over $1.7m fraud
Adedayo Fateru, a Nigerian permanent resident, and three accomplices have been sentenced in the US for laundering $1.7 million in fraud proceeds, including COVID-19 loan scams.
Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Resigns Amid New Probe
Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns with immediate effect as the university launches a fresh investigation into his academic qualifications and career claims.
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Troops Arrest Terrorist Informant in Adamawa
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested Alhaji Sule Bako, a suspected terrorist informant, in Hong LGA, Adamawa, during Operation Desert Sanity V.
Bandits kill woman, injure another in Plateau
Suspected Fulani bandits killed a woman and injured another in Aloghom Village, Mangu LGA, Plateau State, on August 3, 2026. Troops responded swiftly, evacuating victims to hospital.
Isaac Fayose: EFCC Freezing Osun Account Is Attack on Democracy
Isaac Fayose slams EFCC for freezing Osun govt account ahead of election, alleging double standards and warning of 2027 'coronation'.
Three Children Dead in Anambra Native Doctor's Home
Three children were found dead in a female native doctor's home in Anambra, while a fourth was rescued alive. Police have launched an investigation.
Diddy Paid Lawyers $8 Million in Criminal Defense
Sean 'Diddy' Combs spent up to $8 million on legal fees for his federal case, covering a team of lawyers, as he now serves 50 months in prison.
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20-Year-Old Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Brother
Troops arrested Abubakar Usman, 20, for allegedly stabbing his elder brother to death in Jema'a LGA, Kaduna State. The victim died at General Hospital, Kafanchan.
Nigerian Woman in UK Rejects N30 Billion to Return Home
A Nigerian woman in the UK refused offers up to £15m (₦30bn) to return to Nigeria, citing the loss of two children to medical negligence.
Irish Police Seize 180 Vehicles, Drugs in Dublin
Gardaí seized 166 e-bikes, e-scooters, and other vehicles, plus €158,000 drugs and a shotgun in a major Dublin operation under Operation Meacán.
EFCC freezes Osun govt accounts over N11bn fraud
EFCC confirms freezing Osun State Government accounts over alleged N11 billion fraud, citing fraudulent transfers and ongoing investigations.
13-Year-Old Charged in Louisiana Girl's Shooting Death
A 13-year-old boy faces second-degree murder charges in the shooting death of 14-year-old Makayla Pennywell in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is held at a juvenile detention center.
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Fifth suspect arrested over mob killing of Jos model Ibrahim Mbaya
Police arrest 24-year-old Yusuf Christopher Beskeni over alleged involvement in mob killing of 25-year-old model Ibrahim Mbaya in Jos, Plateau State.
UK: 5 Reasons Foreigners Can Lose ILR in 2026
The UK Home Office has clarified five grounds for revoking indefinite leave to remain in 2026, including deportation, deception, and absence.
NSCDC Clears Mining Marshals Commander Onoja of N2bn Allegations
NSCDC clears Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja Attah of N2 billion diversion and cover-up allegations, dismissing claims as false after thorough investigation.
Katsina Hisbah Requires Court Orders Before Raids
Katsina Hisbah Board now mandates valid court orders or arrest warrants before entering hotels or private homes, citing constitutional compliance and due process.
Mass Shooting in North Carolina: Multiple Dead, One Injured
A mass shooting at a property on Brooks Road in Prospect Hill, North Carolina, has left multiple people dead and one hospitalized, with no threat to the public.
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Court Dismisses N100m Privacy Suit Against FCMB
A Federal High Court dismissed a N100 million privacy breach suit against FCMB, ruling the bank's actions were lawful and did not violate the NDPR.
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