Imo Police Denies False Report of Herdsmen Setting Hostel Ablaze
The Imo State Police Command debunks a false social media report claiming Fulani herdsmen set a student hostel in Nekede on fire, trapping 80 students.
Category : Crime
Fans Demand Referee Suspension After France-Paraguay Match
FIFA faces calls to suspend referee Ilgiz Tantashev after he failed to book any Paraguay player despite 12 fouls in their 1-0 World Cup loss to France, sparking outrage from fans and pundits.
Gunmen kill farmer, injure another in Plateau attack
Gunmen killed a 40-year-old female farmer and injured another in Rinyan village, Plateau State, on July 4, 2026. Community leaders call for security action.
Co-wife burns 18-year-old to death in Mudzi fire murder
An 18-year-old woman died after her co-wife allegedly set fire to a shop and bedroom in Mudzi, Zimbabwe. The suspect, Elizaberth Ponji, was arrested for murder.
Nigerians Arm Themselves in South Africa Amid Anti-Migrant Violence
Some Nigerians in South Africa have armed themselves after renewed anti-migrant attacks. At least four foreign nationals were killed, and thousands processed for voluntary departure.
Bauchi ex-deputy governor loses two children in crash
Senator Baba Tela, former Bauchi deputy governor, lost his two children Mustapha and Ummi in a road accident on the Bauchi-Azare road. Governor Bala Mohammed expressed condolences.
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Court Overturns Hijab Ruling at UI International School
The Court of Appeal overturned a 2022 judgment allowing hijab at UI International School, ruling it a private school not bound by Supreme Court decisions on public schools.
Pastor files for divorce, wife accuses him of impregnating teen
A pastor seeking divorce in Ibadan court alleges wife brandished cutlass at him in church; wife counters claiming he impregnated an 18-year-old congregant.
Life imprisonment for r@ping minor in Akwa Ibom
Justice Ini-Abasi Udobong of the Akwa Ibom State High Court sentenced Israel Emmanuel Jacob to life imprisonment for r@ping a 13-year-old minor, after the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
Gunmen kill retired Army officer, abduct woman in Nasarawa
Suspected gunmen killed a retired Army officer and abducted a woman during an attack on a community bordering the FCT in Nasarawa State early Friday.
Kebbi Hisbah raids hotel, arrests 25 for immoral acts
Kebbi Hisbah Board operatives raided a hotel in Argungu, arresting 25 youths—12 males and 13 females—for alleged immoral activities, as confirmed by Director Sirajo Kamba.
Emefiele not beneficiary of $6.23m CBN withdrawal, court hears
A prosecution witness in the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele testified that he did not benefit from the alleged fraudulent $6.23 million cash withdrawal from a CBN vault in February 2023.
Inside the Fake Nigerian Agency: Staff Posted, No Work Assigned
Three civil servants deployed to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council say they had no work for months, as the government charges its alleged DG with forgery.
Court orders final forfeiture of N150m linked to lawmaker Mutu
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N150 million linked to Nigerian lawmaker Nicholas Mutu to the federal government, the EFCC said.
Police release man after he mentions VeryDarkMan's name
A Facebook user, Livinus Nwosu, says police in Benin released him after he mentioned social media personality VeryDarkMan, despite initially detaining him over his vehicle's tinted permit.
Court Orders Police to Prosecute Officer for Killing
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the prosecution of a police sergeant for killing a truck driver and imam in Osun State, awarding N200 million in damages to the victim's widow.
CFIA Recalls Ola-Ola Pounded Yam Over Undeclared Milk
The CFIA recalled Ola-Ola Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT due to undeclared milk, posing serious allergy risks. No reactions reported yet.
Journalist Stanley Ugagbe Abducted in Abuja, CPJ Links to CBN Probe
Stanley Ugagbe, a journalist with Secrets Reporters, was abducted from his Abuja home on Wednesday. The Committee to Protect Journalists links his disappearance to a recent investigation into a CBN deputy governor's alleged hidden assets.
Saraki Appeals Kwara High Court Ruling in Defamation Case
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has directed his lawyers to appeal a Kwara High Court ruling that rejected his objection to its jurisdiction in a criminal defamation case filed by Governor AbdulRazaq.
Landlord Removes Roof Over Expired Rent, Tenant Alleges
A viral video shows a woman accusing her landlord of removing her apartment roof after rent expired, sparking debate on tenant rights and legal consequences.
EFCC Arraigns Brothers Over Multiple Land Sales Fraud in Rivers
The EFCC arraigned two brothers in Port Harcourt for allegedly defrauding a buyer of N3.2 million by selling the same parcels of land to multiple people.
Delta Police Arrest Man for Faking Own Kidnap, Rescue Baby
Delta State police arrested a 22-year-old man for staging his own kidnapping and demanding N25 million ransom. They also rescued a two-week-old baby from traffickers and arrested two for spreading false crash reports online.
IPI Nigeria Condemns Abduction of Journalist Stanley Ugagbe
IPI Nigeria condemns the abduction of journalist Stanley Ugagbe by security operatives after an investigative report. His whereabouts remain unknown as calls for his release grow.
Man Arrested for Threatening Traditional Ruler in Akwa Ibom
Police in Akwa Ibom State arrested 42-year-old Bassey Udo Idiong for allegedly threatening to shoot a traditional ruler with a locally made pistol in Essien Udim LGA.
Man remanded in Owerri prison for nude photos blackmail
A magistrate court in Owerri remanded 28-year-old Uzochukwu Ikenna Wisdom for allegedly sharing nude videos of women on Facebook and TikTok and blackmailing them.
Florida Driveway Stolen in Nigeria-Linked Scam
A Florida woman returned home to find her driveway stolen in an alleged scam traced to Nigeria, where a fake real estate company hired a contractor with a bounced check.
Tinubu's Investigator Demands Prosecution of Late Buhari in CBN Fraud
President Tinubu's special investigator, Jim Obaze, calls for the prosecution of late President Buhari and ex-SGF Boss Mustapha over an alleged $6.2 million CBN fraud, alongside ex-CBN governor Emefiele.
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Sam Larry in Ghastly Car Accident on Lagos-Calabar Road
Music promoter Sam Larry was reportedly involved in a severe car crash on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. Videos of the damaged vehicle circulated on social media; authorities and representatives have not commented.
DJ Chicken Sparks Outrage Over Threat to Seyi Tinubu
DJ Chicken has sparked outrage after threatening President Tinubu's son Seyi in a viral video. Many Nigerians call for his arrest, but no official response yet.
15 Ekiti Church Worshippers Freed After 67 Days, One Dead
Fifteen worshippers kidnapped from a Christ Apostolic Church revival in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti have regained freedom after 67 days, but one captive did not survive the ordeal.
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