Ex-US prosecutor tracks alleged Yahoo boy to Nigeria
Former US prosecutor Erin West travelled to Nigeria to trace a suspected Yahoo boy linked to a sex extortion scheme, but no arrest has been made despite evidence submitted to authorities.
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Suspected Snatchers Kill NSCDC Officer in Abuja
A Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC, Maiwada Abubakar Santali, was killed by suspected motorcycle snatchers in Karshi, Abuja. He was attacked while waiting for friends, died from head injuries.
UAE Lists 5 Types of Foreigners Barred from Entry
The UAE has outlined five categories of foreign nationals barred from entry, including deportees, criminals, health risks, and individuals flagged by security authorities. Learn about removal conditions.
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Father-in-law arrested for locking widow out of home in Lagos
A Lagos father-in-law was arrested after a viral video showed him padlocking the gate, preventing his widowed daughter-in-law from accessing her late husband's property.
Bauchi Police Arrest Three Over Witchcraft Killing
Bauchi police arrested three suspects for the murder of Monday Chiroma, 51, over witchcraft allegations. The victim was attacked with another man accused of bewitching a 20-year-old woman who later died.
Lady Cries Out Over Abusive Marriage, Seeks Help
Stella Okeme, a young Nigerian woman, has publicly pleaded for help, alleging physical abuse and intimidation by her husband since their traditional marriage.
Kano police deny being doctors after severed manhood query
Kano police spokesperson CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa says he is not a doctor when asked if a severed manhood can regain function, following the arrest of a woman for cutting her boyfriend's genitals.
UK Lists 3 Reasons Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals Can Be Deported
The UK government has outlined three grounds for deporting foreign nationals: a 12-month prison sentence, Home Secretary order, or being family of a deported person.
US Lists 3 Immigration Violations That Can Lead to Deportation
The US government has identified three major immigration violations—criminal acts, public safety threats, and visa breaches—that can trigger deportation of non-citizens, including Nigerians, with expedited removal possible without court hearing.
Man Arrested for Raping 13-Year-Old at Knifepoint in Bauchi
Bauchi Police arrest 23-year-old Sirajo Ali for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl at knifepoint in Dass LGA. The suspect lured the victim into his room, threatened her with a knife, and committed the crime. Investigation ongoing.
Police Arrest Barber Over Ritual Hair Use in Abia
A barber in Umuahia, Abia State, was arrested after police allegedly found a clay pot filled with shaved human hair and fetish items in his apartment, raising fears of ritual practices.
Lagos Police Probe Dispatch Rider Death After Alleged Attack
Lagos police investigate the death of 32-year-old dispatch rider Emmanuel Jegede after eyewitnesses allege hoodlums pushed him off his motorcycle; police urge caution as conflicting accounts emerge.
British Man Jailed in Saudi Over Tweets Yet to Meet Baby
Ahmed Al-Doush, a British business analyst, has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since August 2024 for old tweets and has not seen his newborn child, despite a sentence reduction and international outcry.
Dispatch rider dies after refusing extortion in Lagos
A 32-year-old dispatch rider, Emmanuel Jegede, died in Lagos after suspected hoodlums pushed him off his bike for refusing extortion along Ikotun-Idimu Road. Police are investigating.
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Bus conductor to receive 10 strokes for slapping passenger
A Kaduna Magistrates' Court sentenced a 20-year-old bus conductor to 10 strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to slapping a passenger twice during a fare dispute.
UK councillor charged for offensive Nigerians post
A UK councillor has been charged under the Communications Act for a social media post suggesting Nigerians should be melted down and used to fill potholes.
Two Sentenced to Death for 2019 Ritual Murder of DELSU Student
A Delta State High Court has sentenced two men to death by hanging for the 2019 kidnapping and ritual murder of Elozino Ogege, a first-class student at DELSU, after a nine-year trial.
US Embassy Urges Americans to Regularise Nigerian Visas
The US Embassy in Abuja advises American citizens to regularise immigration status by July 31 to avoid $15 daily fines and multi-year re-entry bans under Nigeria's new rules.
FG Arraigns Ansaru Commanders Over Oriire Kidnapping
The Federal Government arraigned five Ansaru terrorists, including two captured commanders, on fresh charges of terrorism, kidnapping, and murder of two teachers during the 2026 Oriire school abduction in Oyo State.
FCC Lists 5 Ways to Stay Safe from Recruitment Scams
The Federal Character Commission warns Nigerians to avoid recruitment scams by using only official channels, not paying for jobs, and verifying information. Here are five safety tips.
Nigeria Police Repatriate Chinese Fugitive in Wildlife Trafficking
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a 42-year-old Chinese fugitive, Cai Jinlian, to China to face charges of trafficking endangered wildlife scales.
Man Arraigned for Threatening to Post Ex-Girlfriend's Nude Video
A 23-year-old man, Olasunkanmi Shorunke, has been arraigned in Lagos for allegedly threatening to post a nude video of his ex-girlfriend, Faith Braimoh, on social media.
Bauchi Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of 25-Year-Old
Bauchi State Police arrest Al'amin Hamisu Gidado for stabbing Zahradeen Dan'azumi Tanko to death; accomplice Yahaya Muazu still at large.
Woman Fakes Kidnap, Extorts Mother in Benue, Two Arrested
Benue police arrest Mary Torkuma and Evergreen Samuel for staging a fake kidnapping to demand ransom from Torkuma's mother in Lagos. Commissioner warns against wasting police resources.
UniJos Model Ibrahiam Mbaya Brutally Beaten Before Death
Harrowing videos show late UniJos graduate and model Ibrahiam Mbaya being beaten with planks after being accused of stealing an iPhone. Four suspects arraigned.
Couple die in collapse of Anambra hostel near Poly Oko
Vivian Chinedum and boyfriend Ifeanyi Stanley died when Elite 5-Star Hostel collapsed in Amaokpala, Anambra State, on July 26, 2026. The 60-room building fell on the couple, both alumni of Federal Polytechnic Oko.
Court jails man 5 years for deserting pregnant girlfriend
An Adamawa court sentenced Kabiru Umar to 5 years imprisonment for deserting his pregnant secondary school girlfriend, with a fine option and multiple compensation orders.
South Sudanese Asylum Seeker Jailed for School Weapon Plot
Both Douk Deng, 21, was jailed for two years after taking a hatchet, hammer, knife, and petrol to Edgar Wood Academy in Middleton, intending to start a fire.
FCT Police Arrest Two Suspects for Forgery and Fraud
The FCT Police Command arrested Yahaya Abdul and Christopher Erin for forgery, impersonation, and fraud as members of a syndicate using AM-PM Global Network LTD to deceive victims.
US Arrests Nigerians With Expired Visas at Airports
US immigration officers detain foreigners with expired visas at 15 airports, including spouses of citizens and skilled workers, in a major enforcement escalation under Trump.
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