Life Imprisonment for Motorcyclist Who Raped Nursing Mother
Michael Effiong Japhet was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a nursing mother at knifepoint in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after an 11-year prosecution.
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Boy Killed and Partially Eaten: Three Warnings Missed
A four-year-old boy allegedly killed and partially eaten by his mother was reported to authorities three times over concerns about her drug-induced psychosis, but no action was taken.
Three Kwara worshippers freed after 105 days in captivity
Three women kidnapped from ECWA Church in Kwara State have regained freedom after 105 days, while five other worshippers died in captivity.
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Prince Harry Loses Daily Mail Lawsuit, Court Dismisses Claims
London's High Court dismissed Prince Harry's lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers, rejecting all 97 allegations of unlawful information gathering.
ADC Accuses ICPC of Denying El-Rufai Medical Care, Assaulting Wife
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) alleges ICPC operatives forcefully denied ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai medical care, assaulted his wife, and arrested his doctor.
El-Rufai's wife writes Tinubu, says family traumatized
Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai appeals to President Tinubu for fair treatment of her detained husband, citing health issues and recalling campaign support.
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Eboué loses houses, cars, fortune to divorce
Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboué reveals he lost three houses, cars, and a significant portion of his wealth to a divorce, criticizing England's family court system for favoring women.
Saudi Arabia Suspends Visa on Arrival for 14 Countries
Saudi Arabia has suspended visa-on-arrival for passport holders from 14 nations, including Nigeria, affecting Umrah pilgrims even with UK, US, or EU visas.
Paraguayan Senator Threatens to Sue Mbappe Over Gender Violence
Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla threatens legal action against Kylian Mbappe after their heated World Cup exchange, accusing him of gender-based violence.
Ghana student slashes schoolmate with cutlass over breast touch
A 15-year-old girl in Ghana slashed a male student with a cutlass after he allegedly touched her breast repeatedly during a school cleanup, leaving him critically injured.
Kaduna Police Arrest Six Over Lynching of Two Travellers
Kaduna police arrested six suspects for lynching two travellers, Aliyu Mohammed and Muhammadu Sani, falsely accused of stealing a motorcycle on July 1.
Zimbabwean Businessman Faces Fraud Investigation in SA
Zimbabwean businessman Richard Simanga Ngwenya is under scrutiny over alleged fraud in Sandton, though claims remain unproven in court. Social media reports of financial losses and a luxury gift to a former beauty queen have sparked public interest.
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NYSC doctor dies after sick leave request denied
A 25-year-old NYSC doctor, Dr Wisdom Oghenetega Enakirerhi, has died after his three-week sick leave request was allegedly delayed, sparking outrage online.
UI Law Student Freed After 22 Days in Captivity
Miss Abolarin Tomisin, a 300-level Law student at UI, and seven others abducted from a conference in Imo have been released after 22 days.
NYPD Cop Shot by Friendly Fire: Teen Charged with Attempted Murder
Camani Barletto, 18, was charged with attempted murder after rushing an unmarked NYPD car, leading to Detective Robert Karroll being shot by friendly fire days before retirement.
Mother Cries for Help to Find Twin Girls Taken by Father
A heartbroken mother pleads on TikTok for help locating her twin daughters, who she says were taken by their father. She has no idea where they are.
Video of Big Tigger's Physical Altercation with Wife Emerges
Leaked footage shows radio host Big Tigger in a physical struggle with his wife Alicia Brown over a phone. He was arrested on battery and cruelty to children charges.
FCT police arrest 6 in kidnap syndicate led by woman, recover N8.25m
FCT police arrested six suspected members of a kidnapping and 'one chance' syndicate led by a woman, recovering N8.25 million ransom paid for a victim abducted in Abuja.
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Akunyili's son right: Every sector could use former NAFDAC chairman
Edozie Akunyili says his family still wonders if his mother's sacrifices for Nigeria were worth it, as Nigerians praise her fearless fight against fake drugs.
Delta Police Demote Officers for POS Extortion
Delta State Police Commissioner CP Yemi Oyeniyi demoted Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim after a viral video showed them extorting a motorist using a POS terminal at Asaba station on January 13, 2026.
Benue Woman Arrested for Setting Children Ablaze Over Cheating
Police in Benue arrested Mbalumen Ikyenge for allegedly setting fire to her boyfriend's house, killing his two daughters aged four and six in Zaki-Biam. The motive is under investigation.
Tony Elumelu Retires as UBA Chairman: Full List of Companies
Tony Elumelu steps down as UBA Group Chairman after 15 years, but his business empire through Heirs Holdings spans banking, energy, hospitality, healthcare, and more across Africa.
Nigerian dies in custody after drug arrest in South Africa
SAPS dismisses claims linking Emeka Charles Iroegbu's death in custody to anti-illegal immigrants protests, stating he collapsed after drug arrest.
20 years for man who defiled 4-year-old stepdaughter in Delta
A Delta State High Court sentenced 54-year-old Samson Nagboje to 20 years imprisonment for defiling his four-year-old stepdaughter in 2020.
Monaco bombing suspect shot dead in Ukraine a week after attack
Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, suspected of bombing Ukrainian millionaire Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco, was found shot dead near Kyiv on July 6. Two Ukrainian officials arrested.
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Peter Obi given 7-day ultimatum to apologise or face ₦50bn lawsuit
Labour Party vice chair Abayomi Arabambi demands ₦50bn and a public apology from Peter Obi over alleged defamatory remark, giving a 7-day ultimatum.
Lady Recounts How Roommate Faked Pregnancy to Scam N300k
A Nigerian woman shared how her university roommate used a fake pregnancy test to extort N300,000 from a man she was seeing, with the poster admitting she helped draw fake lines on the test strip.
Edo State Reunites Deported 53-Year-Old with Family
Edo State Government reunited a 53-year-old Nigerian deported from the US with his family after rescuing him wandering in Benin City and providing psychiatric care.
Fake soldier arrested at Borno varsity as terrorist informant
Mubarak Mohammed, 25, was arrested in military camouflage at Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, and is being investigated for suspected intelligence gathering for terrorists.
Gunmen kill two in Rivers community attack
Gunmen invaded Rumuodogo 2 Community in Emohua LGA, Rivers State, killing two residents. Police confirm the incident and say investigation is ongoing.
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