Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnapping Gang Members in Enugu
Police in Enugu State arrest two suspected members of an interstate kidnapping and armed robbery gang operating along Enugu-Benue border communities.
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NDLEA destroys two cannabis farms, arrests four in Edo
NDLEA operatives in Edo State destroyed two cannabis farms yielding 1,388.42kg and arrested four suspects in connection with drug trafficking.
Zamfara Court Freezes N1.45bn Over Consultancy Fees
Zamfara High Court orders freezing of N1.45 billion in Ronchess Group account pending determination of disputed consultancy fees tied to road contracts.
Niger Arrests Seven Illegal Miners in Minna Operation
Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources arrested seven illegal miners in Minna, confiscating nine motorcycles, as part of a crackdown to restore order and promote responsible mining.
Delta Police Arrest 11 Suspected Cultists, Recover Arms
Delta State Police arrested 11 suspected cultists and recovered firearms in intelligence-led raids across the state, boosting public safety efforts.
Potato seller gets life for defiling 6-year-old in Lekki
A Lagos court sentenced 30-year-old potato seller James Adejo Samuel to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Lekki Phase 1.
Teacher Abuses Four Sisters Aged 5-7 in Kano School
A teacher at Al-Hadeed Private School in Kano State allegedly sexually abused four sisters aged 5-7. He has been remanded in custody pending trial.
Man Mourns Sister Who Died in Toxic Marriage
Simon Innocent Ejiga mourns his sister Mercy, who died at 38 in a toxic marriage. She was buried in Kogi State. He says she is finally free from threats and pain.
Police Arrest 23-Year-Old for ₦10M Fake Transfer Fraud
Ogun State Police arrest 23-year-old Adeshola Muyiwa for defrauding victims of ₦10 million via fake bank transfers. He confessed to the crime.
Ogun Court Jails 14 Waste Offenders for 2 Weeks
An Ogun State Magistrate Court sentenced 14 waste offenders to 14 days imprisonment with an option of fine for dumping refuse on public roads, risking health and flooding.
SA Rights Group Demands Probe Into Abuja Building Collapse
Human Rights Association calls for independent investigation into Durumi 3 building collapse that killed five workers, citing regulatory failures and substandard materials.
EU, UNODC, ECOWAS Back Nigeria's Drug Control Plan
International partners including the EU, UNODC, and ECOWAS have assured Nigeria of continued support for its 2026–2030 National Drug Control Master Plan to combat substance abuse and trafficking.
DSS Re-Arrests El-Rufai in Abuja Despite Court Bail Order
The DSS re-arrested former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai in Abuja despite a court bail order. His family protests the breach of judicial directives.
Ogun Police Arrest Serial Fake Bank Transfer Suspect
Ogun State Police arrest 23-year-old Adeshola Muyiwa for serial fake bank transfer fraud in Agbado axis, with proceeds over N10 million.
DSS Detains El-Rufai After Court Grants Bail
Operatives of the DSS have taken former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai into custody shortly after a court granted him bail in a case involving national security and financial allegations.
Adekunle Gold to Drag More Social Media Users to Court Over Defamation
Adekunle Gold plans more lawsuits after a court convicted an X user for cyberbullying his family, sentencing him to two years in prison.
EFCC Probes Two Over Undeclared $461,600 at Kano Airport
The EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate investigates Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi for undeclared $461,600 at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, violating anti-money laundering laws.
Texas Teacher Arrested for Sex with Student in Classroom
A 38-year-old Texas high school teacher faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old student in his classroom. The relationship was exposed when another student saw them together.
Missing Alabama Woman Found Dead; Man Charged
Karen Deann Hollis, 23, missing since May 8, was found dead. Randall Lendell Dejourney, 44, faces corpse abuse charges. Autopsy pending.
APC Primary Violence in Ondo: Senator Escapes Gunmen Attack
Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire narrowly escaped death as armed thugs invaded the APC senatorial primary in Akure, causing panic and injuries. He condemns the exercise as a 'complete charade'.
FCTA: Beggars Used as Drug Couriers in Abuja
FCTA raises alarm over criminal exploitation of beggars and disabled persons as drug couriers in Abuja, with 889 evacuated in three months.
NAFDAC Exonerates BON Bread, Urges Official Complaint Channels
NAFDAC clears BON Bread of safety violations after viral controversy. Agency urges Nigerians to use official channels for complaints, not social media.
EFCC Probes Two Suspects Over Undeclared $461,600
The EFCC has launched an investigation into two suspects for failing to declare $461,600 at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, in violation of anti-money laundering laws.
Oyo Teachers Protest Abduction and Killing of Colleagues
Public school teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have withdrawn services and suspended academic activities to protest the abduction and killing of a colleague by suspected terrorists.
11-Year-Old Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Rape in South Africa
An 11-year-old girl in Atlantis, South Africa, gave birth after being raped by her mother's boyfriend. The suspect and mother have been arrested.
Security Guard Assaults Lawyer at Abuja Federal High Court
A viral video shows a security guard physically assaulting a lawyer at the Federal High Court in Abuja, sparking outrage from activist Omoyele Sowore.
Car Crash Injures Many in Lagos Tricycle Collision
A Honda vehicle crashed into two commercial tricycles at Federal Bus Stop in Lagos, injuring about 10 people. The driver swerved to avoid a street sweeper but lost control.
APC Primary in Ondo Disrupted by Gunshots, Senator Escapes
Pandemonium erupted at APC senatorial primary in Ondo as thugs attacked Senator Adegbomire's supporters, firing shots and wielding machetes. Journalists and residents fled for safety.
Man Arrests Mechanic Over Missing Catalytic Converter
A man recounts how he had his mechanic arrested after discovering his car's catalytic converter was replaced with a less effective part during a repair.
Marketers to Challenge Dangote Refinery Lawsuit on Import Permits
Petrol marketers under DAPPMAN vow to resist Dangote Refinery's lawsuit challenging new import licenses, citing investment of over $1 billion and warning against monopoly.
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