EFCC Unfreezes Osun Accounts After Tinubu's Directive
The EFCC lifted the freeze on Osun State Government accounts at First Bank and Zenith Bank after President Tinubu called the action embarrassing and ordered its removal.
Category : Crime
Fire destroys goods at Calabar SPAR Mall
A fire outbreak at Calabar SPAR Mall in Cross River State on August 22 destroyed goods worth millions of Naira, with thick smoke engulfing parts of the mall.
US Court Overturns Trump Visa Ban Affecting 26 African Nations
A US federal judge ruled the Trump administration's immigrant visa suspension for 75 countries, including 26 African nations, unlawful, citing violations of federal immigration law.
Model Lisa Mutambo Dies After Night Out, Police Probe
Lisa Mutambo, 25, collapsed and died after a night out in Lusaka. Police confirm no injuries, postmortem underway to determine cause.
Osun Police Confirm Killing of 60-Year-Old After Davido Visit
Osun Police confirm the killing of 60-year-old Tajudeen Yusuf by suspected hoodlums in Osogbo, hours after Governor Adeleke and Davido visited the Ataoja's palace. Investigation underway.
Ghent suspends researcher in Arday plagiarism case
Nathan Cofnas, the academic who accused the late professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has been suspended by Ghent University and expects to be fired.
CAR mine collapse death toll surpasses 100
A gold mine collapse in CAR's Zamboye village has killed over 100 labourers, with rescue teams recovering more bodies and many still missing.
EFCC Arraigns Two Over FCMB Database Credentials
EFCC arraigned Gideon Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka in Lagos for allegedly supplying FCMB database access credentials, with charges under the Cybercrimes Act.
Fact Check: 37 Hausa Women Exhumed After Sokoto Attack?
A viral Facebook claim says 37 Hausa women were exhumed after a Sokoto attack. Legit.ng fact-check finds no evidence; verified reports say 32 died in Kebbe.
US Court Grants FBI Private Review of Tinubu Documents
A US court has granted the FBI permission to submit documents related to President Tinubu for private review in a FOIA case, with a deadline set for opposition filings.
Ex-UK cheerleader pleads guilty to killing newborn
Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling, 22, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for killing her newborn son, found in a trash bag. She admitted to depriving him of oxygen and faces sentencing October 16.
Nigerian woman recounts alleged abuse by ex-husband after childbirth
Umeozor Chinwe Stephanie says her ex-husband punched her repeatedly one month and two weeks after childbirth, sharing her story on Facebook as part of her healing journey.
Father accused of abusing 3-month-old daughter claims 'training'
A Kentucky father, Shaun Webb, 36, faces ten felony counts after nanny-cam footage allegedly shows him abusing his 3-month-old daughter. He told detectives the abuse was 'training' to set boundaries.
Soccer Star Stabbed by Boyfriend, Mom Helped Dispose of Body
Pennsylvania college soccer star Karoline Heintz, 18, was found dead in her Jeep after her boyfriend allegedly stabbed her and his mother helped dispose of the body.
Academic accusing late Cambridge professor suspended
Nathan Cofnas, who accused late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has been suspended by Ghent University pending an investigation into his public statements.
Troops arrest female gunrunner, recover AK-47 in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace arrested Halima Ibrahim, 30, in Bassa LGA, recovering an AK-47 rifle, magazines, and military items. The operation followed intelligence linking the area to the August 19 abduction of Dr. Abraham Owoicho.
Prince Harry, Elton John ordered to pay £9.5m to Mail publisher
Prince Harry and six others must pay £9,544,355 to Daily Mail publisher ANL after losing their privacy case. The court ordered the interim payment by August 28.
ICPC Exposes Fake Agency Inside Federal Secretariat
The ICPC has uncovered a fake government agency, the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, operating illegally within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) premises in Abuja.
NAPTIP seals Port Harcourt maternity over alleged baby sale (21.08.2026)
NAPTIP and Rivers health ministry sealed an Elelenwo maternity in Port Harcourt, arresting the owner and two others over alleged child trafficking and sale.
FCSC Warns Against Fake Recruitment Links, Urges Verification
FCSC warns Nigerians against fake recruitment links and unauthorized messages, urging applicants to verify through official channels before applying.
Uber Fined €966 Million Over Automated Driver Suspensions
Uber faces a €966 million fine from Dutch authorities for using automated systems to suspend drivers without human oversight, violating GDPR. The ride-hailing giant plans to appeal.
NYT loses first defamation suit in 50 years, pays $9.25M
A federal jury ordered The New York Times to pay $9.25 million for defaming former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears, marking the paper's first US defamation loss in over 50 years.
Sanwo-Olu Aide Slams Obidients for Mocking Ogogo's Cancer
A Sanwo-Olu aide condemned Obidients for mocking Nollywood's Ogogo over his cancer diagnosis, citing Mr Ibu's treatment in Lagos as a contrast.
Airport Police Arrest Teen Over Sexual Assault on Minor
Airport Police Command arrests 17-year-old Benjamin Daniel for alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old in Abuja; investigation ongoing.
FCSC Warns Against Fake Recruitment Messages and Links
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) alerts Nigerians to fraudulent recruitment messages and links, urging applicants to rely only on official channels for job applications.
Man sentenced for upskirting girl in Cardiff shopping centre
Alex Allegretto, 39, was sentenced for upskirting a young girl at St David's 2 shopping centre in Cardiff on July 7, 2026, after CCTV tracked him to his car and home.
SA Man Admits Infecting Girlfriend with HIV, Granted Bail
A 47-year-old South African man admitted to intentionally infecting his girlfriend with HIV, claiming he didn't want her with another man. He was granted R2,000 bail in Pretoria.
Lagos residents scoop diesel from fallen tanker in Apapa
Residents in Apapa, Lagos, scooped diesel from an overturned tanker on Tincan–Liverpool Bridge, ignoring fire risks. Emergency agencies responded and contained the situation without fire.
Adamawa Police Arrest Man for Cyberbullying First-Class Chiefs
Adamawa Police arrested 31-year-old Buriba Israel for cyberbullying First-Class Chiefs of Numan Federation via Facebook. Devices recovered, investigation ongoing.
EFCC Withdraws Charges Against BUK Student, Others
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede ordered the withdrawal of charges against Maryam Isah Shehu and Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad after their arraignment on cybercrime allegations in Abuja.
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