I Borrowed N400m for Tinubu's Appointment: Fake Agency DG
Adeniyi Adeyemi, DG of a fake agency, claims he borrowed N400 million to secure his appointment under President Tinubu, sparking debate on institutional integrity.
Category : Crime
Farmer hospitalised after alleged herder attack in Plateau
Troops rescued a farmer with machete wounds after an alleged attack by suspected herders in Mangu LGA, Plateau State. The victim is hospitalised.
US Bars Citizens in DR Congo from Commercial Flights
The US has barred its citizens in DR Congo from commercial flights due to the Ebola outbreak, affecting travel and raising concerns over containment.
Fake PFIPC DG Adeyemi claims life in danger, denies hiding
Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of forging government letters and impersonating a DG, says he fears for his life and is not hiding from law enforcement.
Where Is Jeffrey Manchester Now? Roofman's Location and Story
Jeffrey Manchester, known as the Roofman, is serving a prison sentence at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a projected release date of December 4, 2036.
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Rescued Oyo pupils, teachers arrive government house after 56 days
Rescued Oyo pupils and teachers have arrived at the Governor's Office in Ibadan for formal handover after 56 days in captivity and completing medical evaluation.
Man jailed 20 years for hiding notorious bandit Danranmi
A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years for conspiring to conceal information about notorious bandit Danranmi, leading to his escape.
UK Imposes New Visa Rules on Nigeria and 32 Other African Nations
The UK Home Office has updated immigration guidance requiring Nigerians and citizens of 32 other African countries to obtain entry clearance before travelling or transiting through the UK.
Church leader convicted of sexual assault over 40 years
John Grant, 77, a London Baptist Association moderator, was convicted of 11 sexual attacks on vulnerable young men between 1970 and 2012. Police fear more victims exist.
US Ebola Patient Transferred to Germany for Treatment
An American humanitarian worker infected with Ebola has arrived in Germany for treatment, German health authorities confirmed. The patient was transferred from the DRC, where an outbreak has caused over 1,900 cases and 700 deaths.
Oyo Principal Recounts 56-Day Ordeal with Kidnappers
Mrs Rachael Alamu, a school principal abducted in Oyo State, describes 56 days of captivity with beatings, night treks, and chained male teachers after rescue.
Nigerian, Zimbabwean arrested in India for Rs 13.10 lakh fraud
Two foreign nationals, a Nigerian and a Zimbabwean, have been arrested in India for allegedly defrauding a 63-year-old retired government officer of Rs 13.10 lakh through a fake pharmaceutical investment scam.
Teacher pleads guilty to sexual misconduct with teen boy
Former teacher Mackenzie Naught, 25, pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old student. She faces up to 12 months in jail under a plea deal, and her husband exposed the affair.
Kano Police Arrest 123 Motorists, Recover Pistol
Kano State Police arrest 123 motorists for violating vehicle registration laws, recover pistol, cannabis, and stolen vehicle in Operation Clean Plate.
Rescued Oyo principal recounts 56-day ordeal, says kidnappers killed colleagues
Rescued principal Alamu Folawe says kidnappers killed two colleagues to pressure the government, leaving survivors with emotional scars during a 56-day captivity.
Lagos Woman Arrested for Child Dumping Refuse in Drain
Lagos State arrested Mrs. McCarthy for encouraging her child to dump refuse into a covered drainage channel, violating environmental laws.
Military hands over rescued Oyo teachers, pupils to Gov Makinde
General Officer Commanding 2 Division Major General Chinedu Nnebeufe led rescued teachers and pupils to Oyo State Secretariat and officially handed them over to Governor Seyi Makinde after over 50 days in captivity.
Edo Governor Pledges N41 Million to South Africa Returnees
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has pledged N1 million each to 41 indigenes evacuated from South Africa after xenophobic attacks, promising funds within 24 hours and soft loans for reintegration.
Rescued Oyo Schoolchildren Leave Army Facility, Reunite with Families
44 pupils and teachers abducted from Oyo schools on May 15 arrived at Agodi Secretariat after rescue, following 56 days in captivity and a 48-hour medical evaluation.
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Oyo School Kidnap: Rescued Children to Stay 48 Hours Under Military Care
Rescued Oyo schoolchildren and teachers will remain under military care for 48 hours for medical treatment, profiling, and trauma counselling before reuniting with families.
Father mourns 28-year-old lieutenant killed in Oyo rescue
Lt. Felix Ademe Isaac, 28, was killed during a rescue operation for abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State. His father, Isaac Alabura, expresses grief and calls for support.
Umahi denies secrecy in nurse's death at his home
Minister David Umahi rejects claims of secrecy over nurse Mary Habila's death at his residence, says family broke door, police informed, autopsy ordered.
Two Suspected Thieves Nabbed in Rivers Community
Two suspected thieves were apprehended in Buguma, Rivers State, after allegedly stealing cooking pots and electrical wires from an unoccupied house.
Nigerian-born immigrant jailed five years for UK robberies
Wasiu Smith, 26, a Nigerian-born Dutch passport holder, was sentenced to five years in UK prison for robbing four men near Farringdon station on November 4, 2025, stealing phones, a laptop, and a ring.
Abuja court remands siblings over father’s fatal stabbing
An Abuja court remanded two siblings and a third suspect over the fatal stabbing of their father, Adimike Godwin, in Guzape. They face murder and same-sex marriage charges.
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Lieutenant Killed in Oyo Rescue Buried with Full Honours
28-year-old Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac was laid to rest with full military honours after dying during the rescue of 44 abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
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Ex-okada rider excretes 100 meth wraps at Lagos airport
A 48-year-old former okada rider, Onyechere Daniel Chinedu, was arrested by the NDLEA after excreting 100 wraps of methamphetamine at Lagos airport, with drugs hidden in luggage and ingested.
Woman Claims Benue Man Assaulted Her for Rejecting Advances
A woman who traveled from Lagos to Otukpo, Benue State, to meet a TikTok acquaintance alleges he assaulted her eye after she rejected his sexual advances, and says police took no action.
Dangote Group Rejects Viral Peter Obi Endorsement as Fake
Dangote Group has flagged as false a viral social media post falsely attributing a pro-Peter Obi statement to billionaire Aliko Dangote, warning the public against the misleading claim.
Aid worker slams Nigerians filming child accused of being witch
Danish aid worker Anja Ringgren Lovén condemns adults filming a malnourished child accused of witchcraft, calling them guilty and vowing to share their faces worldwide.
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