Police arrest 3 vandals, recover N200m rail tracks in Oyo
Oyo police arrested three suspected railway vandals and recovered stolen rail tracks valued at N200 million in Surulere LGA, following a tip-off.
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Zamfara Hisbah Arrests Woman Over Alleged Witchcraft
Zamfara Hisbah Commission arrests Khadija Abdullah for alleged witchcraft in Gusau; suspect admitted using perfumes and claiming spirit possession, says PRO Umar Haruna Tsafe.
Ex-NAPTIP DG: Steroids used to fake pregnancies, buy babies
Former NAPTIP DG Julie Okah-Donli alleges some women use steroids to mimic pregnancy symptoms and obtain babies through trafficking to deceive their husbands, advocating for maternity tests.
NURTW Boss Sego Breaks Silence on Toba Ijaya's Death
Lagos NURTW chairman Mustapha Sego pays tribute to slain Toba Ijaya, calling him a loyal ally. Police launch manhunt for killers after Ijaya died from gunshot wounds along Ikorodu Road.
Gunmen Abduct Principal, Students, NECO Official in Kogi
Gunmen attacked Government Secondary School in Kogi, abducting the principal, four students, and a NECO official during exams. Police confirm the incident.
Boy, 5, escapes feces-covered room, three arrested
A five-year-old boy who spent most of his life confined to a feces-covered room escaped, leading to the arrest of three adults on child abuse charges in Pennsylvania.
Man Assaulted Woman After Rejection, Arrested in Abuja
A man who went viral for slapping a woman who rejected his advances has been arrested in Abuja. The victim's video evidence led to his capture, and he is detained pending compensation for damages.
19-year-old arrested for raping sisters aged 11 and 6 in Abia
A 19-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly raping two sisters aged 11 and 6 in Abia State. The 11-year-old victim's womb was reportedly affected.
Lagos Police Hunt Gunmen Who Killed NURTW Chieftain Toba Ijaya
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed NURTW chieftain Toba Ijaya. Security has been reinforced across strategic locations while investigations continue.
African Countries With Visa-Free Entry to Gabon in 2026
Only three African nations—Mauritius, Morocco, and South Africa—can enter Gabon visa-free using ordinary passports. Several others qualify only with diplomatic or service passports.
Woman Remanded for Murder of Co-Wife in Kano
A Kano court remanded 20-year-old Safiya Hussaini for allegedly killing her co-wife with a cutlass during a dispute in Loko town.
Jealous wife bites husband's penis off after filing teeth
A jealous wife in Moscow bit off her husband's penis after sharpening her teeth. She planned revenge after finding a text from another woman. The husband lost function; she got five years in prison.
Gunmen Kill Youth Leader in Fresh Benue Attack
Gunmen killed youth leader Sunday Ogoh in Ondo community, Otukpo LGA, Benue State, less than 48 hours after 18 were killed in nearby Otukpo-Nobi. Security operatives are pursuing the attackers.
Oriire Rescue: Politics, Hypocrisy, and the Ijakumo's Guile
The release of 39 pupils and 6 teachers in Oyo State after 56 days sparks joy but exposes political hypocrisy, contrasting Chibok blame games with current government tactics.
NBA Crisis: Ethno-Tribal Zoning and Election Integrity at Stake
The Nigerian Bar Association faces a defining crisis over ethno-tribal caucuses seeking to impose micro-zoning, risking the independence of the bar as elections approach.
Nurse charged over NYSC member's death appears in court Monday
Kehinde Adesanya, a nurse charged in the death of NYSC member Ariyo Olapeju, faces court Monday after DPP dropped murder charge, leaving abortion-related counts.
Police to Arraign Fake Agency Director-General in Abuja
The Nigerian police will arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi, director-general of a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja on forgery and impersonation charges.
Blogger admits false stories about Soludo's son
A blogger has confessed to publishing false stories about Governor Chukwuma Soludo's son, citing personal vendetta and financial motives.
Nigeria Rejoices Over Release of 46 Abductees as State Police Debate Intensifies
Nigeria celebrates the safe return of 39 pupils and 7 teachers after 56 days in captivity, as a conference on state police featuring former Israeli PM Ehud Barak sparks controversy over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Nigeria's Palestinian stance.
Retired Judge Backs NIN Verification for NBA Election Voters
Retired Federal High Court Judge Taiwo Taiwo supports NIN verification for lawyers voting in the July 20 NBA election, calling it a necessary reform to enhance transparency and restore confidence in the electoral process.
Pregnant Woman Returns N50,000 Bride Price After Divorce
A pregnant woman, Fauziyya Abdulsalam, insisted on returning her N50,000 bride price after her husband sent a divorce letter, leading a Shari'a court to dissolve the union via Khul'i.
Illicit Drugs Worth N10.3bn Intercepted at Lagos Port
The NDLEA intercepted illicit drugs worth N10.3 billion at the Lagos port, including tramadol and codeine syrup, marking a major blow to drug trafficking networks.
Enugu Police Hunt Bus Driver, Conductor Over Assault
Enugu State Police Command is chasing a commercial bus driver and conductor for assaulting officers and stealing a service rifle; the weapon was recovered.
Court Hears N1.8bn of Gassol LG Funds Diverted to Official's Company
An FCT High Court heard that about N1.8 billion belonging to Gassol LGA was transferred into an assistant cashier's company account during ex-Gov Ishaku's administration.
Nine mourners kidnapped in Kogi, N450m ransom demanded
Gunmen kidnapped nine mourners, including two FRSC officials, along Ochadamu-Ejule road in Kogi State. The abductors demanded N450 million ransom. Police and military have launched a search operation.
Anambra Court Remands Blogger Over Defaming Governor Soludo
A Chief Magistrates' Court in Awka remanded online publisher Ejike Ofoegbu for alleged defamatory publications against Governor Charles Soludo and his family. The case was transmitted to the Anambra Attorney-General.
Oyo Police Arrest Suspected Gun Runner, Recover Pistol, Drugs
Oyo State Police arrested suspected gun runner Hammed Lateef, recovering a locally fabricated pistol, live ammunition, and illicit drugs during a stop-and-search in Ibadan.
Delta Police Demote Two Officers Over POS Extortion
The Delta State Police Command has demoted Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim after they were found guilty of extorting a motorist via a POS terminal at the 'C' Division Police Station in Asaba.
MC Oluomo: I'm Illiterate but My Children Are Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer
NURTW President MC Oluomo says his practical knowledge surpasses that of degree holders, and his children—a doctor, lawyer, and engineer—prove education matters.
Oyo Headmaster Freed After Two Days in Captivity
Matthew Owoade, headmaster of Nomadic Basic School in Oyo State, regained freedom on Monday evening after a coordinated security operation forced kidnappers to abandon him.
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