Makinde seeks UN probe into Oyo schoolchildren abduction
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde urges UN and international bodies to investigate the abduction of 39 schoolchildren and teachers, citing grave circumstances requiring independent scrutiny.
Category : Crime
Court Gets Update on Missing Case File of Abducted Businessman
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja was told on Monday that the case file on police officers implicated in the 2017 disappearance of businessman John Anozie has been found, advancing a nine-year quest for justice.
Court: Journalist can protect sources unless case-linked
Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano ruled that journalists can protect their sources unless directly linked to the case, during a hearing on a cyberstalking suit against Ahmad Rabiu.
Police Foil Kidnapping, Cattle Rustling in Katsina, Rescue Two Women
Katsina police foiled kidnapping and cattle rustling attempts in Kankia and Charanchi LGAs, rescuing two women unharmed and recovering all cattle.
Ekiti Man Arraigned Over Human Skull Possession
A 35-year-old man, Olarewaju Abiodun, was arraigned in an Ado-Ekiti court for allegedly possessing a human skull, with bail set at N200,000.
Fake Agency Scam: Adeniyi Adeyemi Misses Court Again
Adeniyi Adeyemi, charged with running a fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, failed to appear at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment on Tuesday, July 14.
Kwara farmer found dead with hands tied, family seeks justice
Family of farmer Abdulazeez Abiodun, known as Kebe, appeals for investigation after his body was found tied and killed in a bush in Isanlu-Isin, Kwara State.
Headless body found on UNIJOS farmland sparks panic
Panic at University of Jos after a headless body was discovered on a farmland. The victim, a farmer, was not a student or staff. Police yet to comment.
Rivers man kills lover over infidelity allegation
Richard Emmanuel allegedly killed his lover Caroline Sunday after accusing her of infidelity in Eneka, Rivers State. Police confirm arrest and investigation.
Court orders arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi over fake council
The Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for Adeniyi Adeyemi's arrest after he failed to appear for arraignment on charges of running a fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.
Police Arrest Alleged Fake Agency DG Adeniyi Adeyemi in Osun
Nigeria Police Force arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged fake PFIPC DG, from his Osun State hideout after a bench warrant was issued by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Mother, daughter, two others killed in Kaduna attack
A woman and her daughter were among four killed when gunmen attacked Katul Crossing Community in Kachia LGA, Kaduna State on Monday night.
Teen Girl Kills Five Family Members with Boyfriend
A 15-year-old girl and her 16-year-old boyfriend allegedly killed five family members and injured two others in East St. Louis, Illinois. The victims include her grandmother, aunt, cousin, and step-siblings.
Blogger remanded in Kuje prison for defaming CBN deputy governor
A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered blogger Stanley Ugagbe remanded in Kuje Prison for allegedly cyberstalking and defaming CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro.
Kano Police Arrest Suspect with Arms and Military Gear for Bandits
Kano police arrested Mohammed Isah Haruna, 28, with AK-47 magazine, 109 rounds, and military uniforms, allegedly delivering to bandits in Bichi LGA.
Babatunde Larinde: First Politician Tried for Certificate Forgery
Babatunde Larinde, a former Lagos council chairman, is believed to be the first Nigerian politician prosecuted for certificate forgery, highlighting a long-standing issue in Nigeria.
Ukraine Visa-Free Entry List 2026: No African Country Included
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs published its visa-free entry list for 2026, covering dozens of countries but excluding all African nations. Nigerians and other African passport holders must apply for a visa.
Edo Police Rescue 3 AAU Students, Kill 1 Kidnapper
Edo Police rescued three kidnapped AAU students, killed one suspect, and arrested another after a gun battle in Erah Forest. One student died during the attack.
Gunmen kill NURTW organising secretary in Lagos
Toba Ajiboye, NURTW organising secretary in Lagos, was shot dead by gunmen on Ikorodu Road on Sunday night. Sources say he and others sustained bullet wounds.
Fake PFIPC DG Adeniyi Adeyemi Arrested in Abuja
Adeniyi Adeyemi, who falsely claimed to be Director-General of the non-existent PFIPC, was arrested after a Federal High Court judge issued a warrant for his failure to appear for arraignment on forgery and fraud charges.
NSCDC Mining Marshals Arrest 671 Illegal Miners
NSCDC's Mining Marshals have arrested 671 illegal miners since 2024, with 397 charged in court and convictions secured, as mining revenue surged 337% to ₦70 billion.
Police Arrest Fake PFIPC Director General
The Nigeria Police Force arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi for impersonating the Director General of the PFIPC, seizing a vehicle and documents.
UAE Releases 2026 Visa List: 107 Countries Require Entry Visa
The UAE updated its visa requirements list, naming 107 countries whose citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to the Emirates, effective 2026.
Taiwan 90-Day Visa-Free Entry: Only One African Country Qualifies
Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs has confirmed that only Eswatini among African nations qualifies for its 90-day visa-free entry program in 2026, based on diplomatic ties.
Abia Secures Conviction of Two Child Sex Offenders
Abia State secures 10-year and 30-year sentences for two men convicted of defiling girls aged 5 and 13, marking a milestone in the fight against sexual violence.
Babysitter charged with sexually assaulting boy after bathroom video
Victoria Anne Cranmer, 25, was charged with child sexual abuse after a 14-second Snapchat video showed her assaulting a young boy in a bathroom in New Jersey.
Newlywed Stabbed to Death One Month After Wedding in Delta
Adaigbe Esther, a newlywed, was stabbed to death on her way to morning Mass in Delta State, just one month after her wedding in June 2026.
Lady Confronts Man Over Advances to 13-Year-Old Sister
A lady confronts a man who allegedly told her 13-year-old sister he liked her, questioning his intentions and warning him against further advances.
Arrest Warrant Issued Against Adeniyi Adeyemi Over Fake PFIPC Scheme
A Federal High Court in Abuja issued an arrest warrant against Adeniyi Adeyemi for alleged involvement in a fake PFIPC scheme, following a motion by the ICPC.
Man caught with vacuum near Disney World
Kevin Westerhold, 51, pleaded no contest to indecent exposure after using a vacuum cleaner for sexual gratification near Disney World. He received 12 months probation.
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