Chadian Woman Arrested with Drugs for Terrorists in Borno
Troops intercepted a Chadian national transporting illicit drugs, alcohol, and other prohibited substances to terrorists in the Lake Chad Islands, the Nigerian Army says.
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72-Year-Old Man Dies in Delta Floodwaters
Sunday Aimiyekagbon, 72, died after being swept away by floodwaters in Agbor, Delta State. His son and residents urge government to fix drainage to prevent future tragedies.
Samir Nasri Arrested in Money Laundering Probe
Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Samir Nasri was arrested on suspicion of money laundering linked to drug trafficker 'Wild Boar'. He was released without charge after 10 hours of questioning.
NRC Ponzi Scheme Chat Leaks: Members Panic After Crash
A leaked NRC Telegram group chat shows panicked members after the Ponzi scheme crashed, with one investor fearing losing rent money. The viral post sparks debate on recurring scams.
Japanese woman sews roommate's lips shut in attack
A 49-year-old Japanese woman, Masae Sakurai, sewed her 42-year-old roommate's lips shut with needle and thread, prompting the victim to flee with a 'please help me' sign.
Mom's Tragic Last Post with Migrant Boyfriend Revealed
A mother's final social media post with her migrant boyfriend has been revealed as he is named a suspect in her murder in Ireland, according to police reports.
Islamic teacher stabbed to death in Bauchi over poster dispute
A 42-year-old Islamic teacher, Rilwanu Dauda, was stabbed to death in Bauchi by suspected political thugs after asking them to remove posters from his house.
Bwala rejects Al Jazeera apology, takes case to UK court
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says Al Jazeera privately apologised over a controversial interview, but he rejected it and is now suing the broadcaster in an English court for defamation.
Zaire Wade Charged with Felony Domestic Violence
Zaire Wade, son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, faces a felony charge after a domestic violence arrest in Burbank, California, where a woman was found with facial lacerations.
Appeal Court Upholds Death Sentence for Cleric in Kwara Murder
The Court of Appeal in Ilorin upheld the death sentence of Abdulrahman Bello for murdering Kwara student Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, dismissing his appeal as lacking merit.
Man butchered mother with machete, ran into ocean
Armel Crawford, 26, stabbed his mother Joanne Crawford 11 times with a machete, shoved blade down her throat, then fled into the ocean before arrest.
Court Dismisses Mo Abudu Libel Appeal Against Child Rights Advocate
The Court of Appeal in Lagos unanimously dismissed Mo Abudu's appeal on July 2, 2026, upholding the High Court ruling that threw out her N1.4 billion libel claims against child rights advocate Oluyemisi Wada over a 2009 opinion article.
Baby, two others killed in Lokoja crash involving corpse vehicle
Three people, including a baby, died instantly when the vehicle carrying a corpse collided with a trailer at Ganaja Village Roundabout in Lokoja, Kogi State, on July 9, 2026.
DJ Chicken Arrested Over Video on Seyi Tinubu
Controversial TikTok star DJ Chicken has been arrested in Ikeja, Lagos, over a viral video where he allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.
Oyo Police Arrest Two for Exhuming Human Skull from Cemetery
Oyo State Police Command arrested two suspects for exhuming a suspected human skull from a Muslim burial ground in Ijio. The suspects confessed to the crime and are assisting investigations.
Customs Rescue Baby Gorilla, Arrest Trafficker in Kano
Nigeria Customs rescued a baby gorilla and arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker during a raid in Kofar Mata, Kano, in an intelligence-driven operation.
Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists in Bayelsa Varsity Killing
Bayelsa police arrested two suspected cultists, including a 300-level student, for allegedly mobilizing to avenge the killing of a 200-level NDU student, Ebube Jonathan.
Man Cuts Off Genitals, Sets Them on Fire in Arson
Christopher Peden, 36, allegedly severed his own genitals, soaked them in petrol, and used them to start a garage fire in Fort Wayne, Indiana, facing up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
Nigerian Preacher Returns N120 Million Mistaken Transfer
Dr Gideon Isah, a preacher in Lokoja, returned N120 million mistakenly sent by a woman from Kano, following his lawyer's advice to send funds back to the originating account.
Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m romance scam
Ghanaian influencer Frederick Kumi, known as Abu Trica, has been extradited to the US to face charges of defrauding elderly Americans of over $8m using AI-generated fake identities.
Nigeria, South Africa, Burkina Faso Reject US Deportation Policy
Nigeria, South Africa, and Burkina Faso refuse US third-country deportation policy, citing sovereignty and security concerns, leading to visa restrictions and diplomatic tensions.
Doctor Admits Filming 900 Hospital Staff in Toilets
Dr Ryan Yi Cho, 28, pleaded guilty to secretly filming 900 hospital staff in bathrooms across multiple Melbourne hospitals since 2020, possessing thousands of intimate images.
Libyan Police Arrest Argentina Fans, Shave Heads After Clash
Libyan police in Ajdabiya arrested Argentina fans after they clashed with Egyptian supporters, forcibly shaving their heads as punishment for public disorder.
Police Arrest 23-Year-Old Over Murder of Benue Professor
Benue Police arrest 23-year-old Abdullahi Usman for the murder of Professor Gabriel Nyityo and his brother John Nyityo at their residence in Makurdi.
EFCC Arraigns Miyetti Allah Leader for Alleged N2.33m Laundering
The EFCC has arraigned Alhaji Bello Bodejo, leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, before a Federal High Court in Abuja for alleged N2.33 million money laundering.
US lawmaker: Fulani top Christian genocide perpetrators in Nigeria
US Rep. Riley Moore claims Fulani militants are the largest perpetrators of violence against Christians in Nigeria, citing attacks in Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Southern Kaduna.
Court remands ex-CCT chairman Umar in Kuje prison
Justice Peter Kekemeke of an FCT High Court remanded former CCT chairman Danladi Umar at Kuje Correctional Center pending bail hearing, after EFCC arraigned him on 4 corruption charges.
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US Publishes 124 Nigerians for Deportation Over Crimes
The US Department of Homeland Security has released the names and photos of 124 Nigerians marked for deportation as part of Trump's immigration crackdown on criminal non-citizens.
Saudi Arabia Lists Social Media Posts Leading to Arrest
Saudi Arabia warns that defamation, privacy breaches, objectionable content, pornography, and drug promotion on social media can lead to arrest under the Anti-Cyber Crime Law, with penalties including imprisonment.
Abuser hid in fridge, jailed three years for campaign of abuse
Dean Foord, 33, forced his partner to bark like a dog, isolated her, and subjected her to months of abuse. He was jailed for three years after hiding in a fridge to evade police.
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