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Katsina Governor: Bandits Get Security Plans Minutes After Meetings
Governor Dikko Radda says moles in communities and security circles leak classified information to bandits, frustrating security operations in Katsina State.
COAS Warns Army Against Social Media Misuse
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has warned Nigerian Army personnel against misuse of social media, citing risks to operational security and integrity.
ADC: Nafiu Bala Requests Judge Change for Fair Hearing
Nafiu Bala, former ADC deputy chairman, asks Chief Judge to reassign his chairmanship suit from Judge Nwite, citing impartiality. Case adjourned indefinitely.
Bournemouth Drops Alex Jimenez Over Alleged Messages to Minor
Bournemouth have dropped Alex Jimenez from their squad after he was accused of messaging a 15-year-old girl. The club has launched an investigation.
JAMB Cancels 2026 UTME Results Over Widespread Malpractice
JAMB and police uncover a sophisticated exam fraud syndicate in Delta State, leading to result cancellations and plans for mop-up tests.
FCT Police Start Psychological Tests, JAMB Fraud Suspects Arrested
FCT Police launch psychological tests for officers to assess mental health. Force headquarters parades four suspects in JAMB exam syndicate.
Judge Weighs Camera Ban, Delay in Charlie Kirk Case
A judge considers banning cameras and delaying the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, citing fair trial concerns.
Army Deploys to Ugep, Idomi; Police Arrested
Nigerian Army deploys troops to Ugep and Idomi to restore peace amid communal crisis. Two police officers arrested for allegedly supplying weapons.
Florida Teacher Arrested for Drugs in Classroom Backpack
A Florida high school teacher was arrested after cocaine and fentanyl were found in his backpack. He faces felony drug charges and has been fired.
Rat Poison in Watermelon Kills Four in Mumbai
Traces of zinc phosphide were found in watermelon eaten by a Mumbai family, causing four deaths. Forensic tests confirmed the poison after 54 rounds of testing.
NHS Nurses Exposed to Toxic Chemicals Linked to Miscarriages
An investigation reveals thousands of NHS nurses may be exposed to hazardous drugs linked to miscarriage and infertility due to inadequate protective equipment.
Mother Paraded for Daughter's Abortion Over Poverty
A woman in Enugu State was paraded by her community for allegedly taking her married daughter for an abortion because her son-in-law couldn't provide. She must pay 1 million naira in damages.
Gunmen Attack Plateau, Kill 13 Including Pregnant Women
Gunmen attacked Ngbra Zongo community in Plateau State, killing 13 residents including three pregnant women. Security agencies urged to act.
Bayelsa APC Primaries: CSOs Challenge Varsity Don's Candidacy
Two CSOs petition APC, INEC, ICPC over Prof. Princewill Igbagara's dual public office holding, citing constitutional violations ahead of 2027 polls.
OnlyFans Model Admits Killing Client in Kinky Sex Act
Michaela Rylaarsdam, 32, pleaded guilty to killing Michael Dale during a fetish encounter, which was recorded for her OnlyFans account. She faces sentencing for second-degree murder.
VIO Officials Flee After Spotting Massive Dogs in Car
A viral video shows Vehicle Inspection Office officials fleeing in panic after spotting two massive dogs inside a commuter's vehicle during a routine check.
Two ISIS-Linked Women Charged with Slavery in Australia
Two women returned from a Syrian refugee camp face slavery charges in Australia. A third woman was arrested on terror-related charges.
Man Kills Neighbor with Pestle in Aba
A man named Ogbonna was arrested for killing his neighbor Onyema with a pestle while intervening in a domestic dispute in Aba, Abia State.
Man charged with harassment for threatening Andrew
A 39-year-old man has been charged with harassment after allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near his Norfolk home. The suspect faces multiple charges.
YNW Melly Denied Bond; Lawyers Cite White House Shooter Case
YNW Melly denied bond as his lawyers criticize the decision, comparing his solitary confinement to a recent high-profile case involving an alleged presidential shooter.
Court Dismisses Sowore's No-Case Submission in Tinubu Cyberbullying Case
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar dismissed Omoyele Sowore's no-case submission in the DSS cyberbullying charge for calling President Tinubu a 'criminal' on Twitter. Sowore must defend himself.
Lecturer Suing Polytechnic Found Brutally Murdered
A human rights lawyer reports that his client, a lecturer suing a polytechnic for unjust dismissal, was found dead in a pool of blood before the final court proceeding.
Surgeon admits removing wrong organ, says he was too upset
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, accused of killing a patient by removing his liver instead of spleen, testified he couldn't tell organs apart because he was upset.
Igala Youths Protest Kogi East Constituency Suppression
Igala Youths Council and CSOs protest at INEC HQ in Abuja against alleged plans to suppress newly created constituencies in Kogi East ahead of 2027 elections.
Edo Woman Appeals After Neighbor Blocks Access Road
A lady in Edo State pleads for help after a neighbor allegedly blocked the road to her family home, forcing them to use a ladder to enter and leave.
Lagos GAC Member Vows to Block Igbo Rep's Re-election
Henry Ajomale, a Lagos GAC member, pledges to unseat Rep. Okey-Joe Onuakaluasi over alleged ethnic favoritism in empowerment scheme.
Gay Dads Charged with Rape and Trafficking After Raid
Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow, known as UK's first gay dads, face charges including rape and human trafficking after a police raid on their Essex mansion.
Rivers monarch's son reacts to killers' death sentence
Barine Eric Loolo, son of murdered Rivers monarch Chief Robert Namene Loolo, reacts to the death sentence of his father's killers, saying justice has been served.
Mistress ordered to pay £390k after fatal bondage sex game
An Italian court ordered a mistress to pay £390,000 compensation to her lover's wife and children after he suffocated during a bondage sex game, ruling the victim 60% responsible.
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