Rivers police arrest man for killing father over car dispute
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a man in his mid-30s for allegedly killing his father, a retired marine captain, with a machete over a property dispute in Port Harcourt.
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Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers freed after 2 months
Abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State have regained freedom after nearly two months, confirming a video showing them thanking God and security operatives.
Court Fines ADC Candidate ₦3m for Poster Pasting
An Adamawa magistrate court fined ADC governorship candidate Suleiman Umar ₦3 million for pasting campaign posters on public buildings, prompting a government warning to all politicians.
DJ Chicken remanded in Kirikiri over death threat to Seyi Tinubu
A Lagos magistrate court remanded DJ Chicken in Kirikiri Correctional Centre over alleged death threats against Seyi Tinubu, granting bail of N1 million with strict conditions.
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Kwara NSCDC Arrests Phone Extortionist Over Threats
The Kwara NSCDC arrested 32-year-old Adetokunbo Adeshina for threatening and extorting victims via phone calls sourced from Facebook.
Micheal Ward found not guilty of rape and sexual assault
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward, 28, was cleared of all charges including rape and sexual assault after a unanimous jury verdict at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
DJ Chicken Remanded in Kirikiri Over Threat to Seyi Tinubu
DJ Chicken has been remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after being arraigned for allegedly threatening to kill Seyi Tinubu. The court set bail at N1 million with strict conditions.
Slain Oyo Teacher's Family Reacts as Pupils Return After 56 Days
The family of slain teacher Michael Oyedokun mourns as abducted Oyo pupils return home after 56 days, saying their joy is incomplete without him.
Tinubu Hails Rescue of All Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers
President Tinubu praised military, DSS, and police after rescuing all abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo state. Security forces killed several bandits and arrested eight others.
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Oyo Abduction: 8 Kidnappers Arrested, Many Killed, Presidency Reveals
Eight kidnappers arrested, many killed in rescue of Oyo schoolchildren; no concessions made, presidency confirms. Kingpin remains under prosecution.
Indian man gets death for killing toddler to marry mother
An Indian court sentenced Viraj to death for murdering 18-month-old Aarav, whom he saw as an obstacle to marrying the child's mother. The trial concluded in 40 days.
Man Who Severed Penis and Set It on Fire Released on Bail
Christopher Peden, 43, accused of cutting off his own penis and setting it on fire, has been released on a $10,000 bond in Indiana on felony arson charges.
Oyo abduction: 8 kidnappers arrested, others killed
Eight kidnappers arrested, others neutralized in Oyo abduction rescue. Presidency confirms no concessions made to terrorists.
Gowon, Ex-Presidents Urged to Meet Tinubu Over NYSC Reforms
NAD calls on General Gowon and former presidents to engage President Tinubu over NYSC reforms, warning changes could undermine national unity.
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Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Rescued After Nearly 2 Months
All kidnapped pupils and teachers from Oriire LGA in Oyo state have been rescued, President Tinubu's spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced on July 10, 2026.
Paraguay senator threatens Mbappé extradition
Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla considers legal action against Kylian Mbappé for defamation, alleging his response to her racist remarks could lead to extradition under France-Paraguay treaty.
Man laments wife disappeared with children six months ago
Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu says his wife left with their two children in January 2026, and police involvement has been slow and costly.
Four men jailed 95 years for gang-raping 13-year-old in Niger
A magistrate court in Minna sentenced four men to a cumulative 95 years imprisonment for gang-raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl in Kontagora, Niger State.
UK lawyer renounces Nigerian citizenship, sparks outrage online
UK-based lawyer Baron Chymaker has applied to renounce his Nigerian citizenship, saying Nigeria 'hasn't given me anything,' sparking widespread online debate.
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Nigerian Officer Rejects $1,000 Bribe, Deports Canadian
A Canadian woman was denied entry into Nigeria after arriving without a visa and attempting to bribe an immigration officer with up to $1,000. The officer refused, sparking online praise.
Nnamdi Kanu's Wife Denies Divorce Reports
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, has dismissed online reports claiming she filed for divorce, calling them entirely false and urging the public to rely only on verified information.
Dangote, AA Rano, AYM Seek to Join N100bn Import Licence Suit
Dangote Refinery, AA Rano, and AYM Shafa have applied to join the N100 billion import licence lawsuit against the AGF, seeking to protect their interests in the petrol importation dispute.
Japan Lists Only 3 African Countries for Visa-Free Entry
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms only Lesotho, Mauritius, and Tunisia qualify for visa-free entry among all African nations, with strict passport requirements.
Lagos Airport Police to Arraign Two Suspects for Smoking on Aircraft
Two suspects, Enaruna Prince Aghama and Tony Ajayi, will be arraigned for smoking on an Air Peace flight from South Africa to Lagos, causing panic and activating emergency alarms.
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Roommate: Kirk killing suspect said he wished he hadn't done it
The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, told prosecutors Robinson said he wished he hadn't done it the day after the fatal shooting.
Designer's Wedding Dress Blocked by DHL Over Cowrie Shells
A Nigerian fashion designer says DHL refused to ship a client's wedding dress to the US because it contained cowrie shell embellishments, sparking reactions from creatives.
EFCC arraigns ex-Access Bank worker over ₦294.5 million theft
EFCC arraigns former Access Bank employee Chinonso Akujobi for alleged ₦294.5 million theft. She pleaded not guilty and was remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
Delta youth flogged, banished over NDDC road project criticism
A Delta youth, Godspower Okedi, was publicly flogged, forced to dance, and banished from Emevor community after Facebook posts criticised an abandoned NDDC road project, sparking outrage.
Lagos demolishes Surulere buildings: property owners beware
Lagos State Building Control Agency partially demolished buildings in Surulere for planning violations. Property owners across Lagos face demolition if they build without approval or deviate from plans.
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South Africa asks Nigeria for evidence of killings after threat
South Africa demands Nigeria provide evidence of killings of two Nigerians after Abuja warns of diplomatic action if attacks continue, amid anti-migrant protests.
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