Doctor Guilty of $45M Medicare Botox Fraud
Violetta Mailyan, 45, was convicted of wire fraud and obstruction for submitting over $45 million in false Medicare claims for Botox injections, funding luxury vacations.
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Nigeria FG: No Ebola Case Confirmed Amid East Africa Outbreaks
The Federal Government assures Nigerians no Ebola case has been recorded, while health authorities intensify surveillance and preparedness after outbreaks in DRC and Uganda.
Ex-NRC MD Seeks Dismissal of $385,000, ₦165.4m Fraud Charge
Former NRC MD Fidet Edetanle asks Lagos court to quash EFCC fraud charges, citing abuse of process due to prior forfeiture order in Abuja.
Police Rescue Abducted CRIN Staff, Dismiss False Reports
Oyo Police launch rescue operation for two abducted CRIN staff, dismissing false mass abduction reports in Ibadan. Two suspects arrested.
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Truck Crushes Two Brothers to Death in Akure
Two middle-aged brothers were crushed to death by a truck in Akure. The accident occurred during a VIO stop-and-check operation, sparking anger among residents.
Three sisters found dead in sea off Brighton beach UK
Three sisters from London were found dead in the sea off Brighton beach. Police say no evidence of third-party involvement.
Man Gets Life for Decapitating Mother in Missouri
Trevor John Huber, 43, was sentenced to life without parole for the first-degree murder and decapitation of his mother, Charlotte Wilson, in Cardwell, Missouri.
Ghana Police Foil Drug Smuggling Attempt by Girlfriend
Police in Ashaiman, Ghana, arrested a 21-year-old woman for trying to smuggle narcotics hidden in a pie into a cell for her detained boyfriend. Both suspects have confessed.
Nigerian, Two Thai Women Held with 65.5kg Heroin in Bangkok
Thai police arrest a Nigerian man and two Thai women with 65.5kg of heroin worth 200 million baht, linked to a Nigerian romance scam network.
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Anambra Building Collapse: Workers Escape Unhurt
A two-storey building under construction collapsed in Anambra State, with over 20 workers escaping unhurt. Authorities seal site, investigate substandard materials.
UEFA Bans Czech Coach for Life for Filming Female Players
UEFA has handed a lifetime ban to Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky for secretly filming female players in the dressing room. The ban has been backed by FIFPRO.
Proprietor Gets Life Imprisonment for Defiling Six-Year-Old Pupil
Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Lagos Sexual Offences Court sentenced Benson Arinze to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a six-year-old pupil at his school in Ibeju Lekki.
NURTW Chieftain Arraigned for Killing Dispatch Rider
Shamsudeen Oladiti, a 55-year-old NURTW chieftain, has been arraigned in Lagos for allegedly killing a dispatch rider and attempting to murder another person. He pleaded not guilty.
Tipper Crushes Two Brothers to Death in Akure, Ondo
Two brothers were crushed to death by an unregistered tipper truck in Akure, Ondo State. Angry residents blamed VIO operatives for the accident. Police have launched an investigation.
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Lagos Agency Recovers ₦450m, Prosecutes Erring Businesses
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency recovered over ₦450 million for consumers and prosecuted non-compliant businesses in 2026.
ADC Aspirant Aborisade Demands Safe Return of Oyo Abductees
ADC governorship aspirant Niyi Aborisade condemns school attacks in Oyo, calls for safe return of abducted pupils and teachers, and urges stronger security measures.
NDLEA busts largest meth factory, arrests baron, Mexicans
The NDLEA has dismantled Nigeria's largest methamphetamine factory in Ogun State, arresting drug baron Anochili Innocent, three Mexican experts, and six others, and seizing N480 billion worth of drugs.
Nigerian Athlete Killed in US Robbery Under Investigation
Oluwabukola Pereira, a Nigerian middle-distance athlete and MBA student, was shot dead during a robbery in Lockland, Ohio, days before completing her studies.
Court Strikes Out Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor's Suit
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja struck out a suit by late Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo against the state assembly over an alleged impeachment plot.
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Tech-Driven Security Urged to Combat Kidnapping in Oyo State
House committee chair Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide advocates technology-driven security to combat kidnapping and organized crime in Oyo State after school abductions.
Law School Student Arrested in Court for Not Standing
A Nigerian Law School student was arrested in court after failing to stand when the judge entered. She shared her ordeal on TikTok, sparking reactions.
NAFDAC Destroys Expired Products Worth N1.85bn in Abuja
NAFDAC destroys substandard and expired products valued at N1.85 billion in Abuja, including banned sachet alcohol, counterfeit drugs, and unwholesome food items.
Man Fired for Telling Female MD to Watch Her Tone
A Nigerian man lost his job after respectfully asking his female managing director not to speak to him in a certain tone. The incident sparked discussions on workplace treatment.
Edo: 12 Suspected Kidnap Collaborators Arrested by Troops
Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army arrested 12 suspected kidnappers in Edo North and Central, including collaborators and logistics suppliers. Items recovered include motorcycles and phones.
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Father gets 3 years for abuse of teen daughter who died by suicide
Stephen Vincent Chavez, 41, pleaded guilty to incest and furnishing alcohol to his 18-year-old daughter, who later died by suicide. He faces 3 years in prison.
Botswana Denies Fake Holiday for Arsenal Fans
Botswana government dismisses viral fake communique declaring a public holiday for Arsenal fans to celebrate Premier League win.
MUSWEN condemns Oyo school abduction, teacher killing
MUSWEN condemns the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, and the killing of teacher Michael Oyedokun, calling it a brutal attack on education.
Police Officer Killed in Kano Thugs Clash Before Retirement
DSP Sani Isah was killed by thugs in Kano while dispersing a clash, just weeks before his retirement after over 30 years of service.
Rivers Police Promise Justice for Tragic Loss of Three Children
Rivers State Police react to the heartbreaking death of Mrs. Amarachi Promise Esomonu's three children, assuring investigations and justice.
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Couple Arrested for Child Trafficking in Ogun State
Ogun police arrest husband and wife for child theft, rescue three stolen children in Mowe. Suspects used deceptive methods to abduct infants.
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