France's first Ebola patient recovers and leaves hospital
France's first confirmed Ebola patient, a doctor, has recovered and been discharged from hospital, health minister Stéphanie Rist announced on July 4.
Category : Crime
Court Adjourns Emeka Ike's N10bn Suit Against INEC, Wike's Aide
A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned Emeka Ike's N10 billion fundamental rights suit to July 22 after INEC failed to appear. Ike alleges his voter data was unlawfully published by Wike's aide.
Nigerian Trader Dies in Abidjan Prison After Release
Nigerian trader Usama Murtala died in Côte d'Ivoire one day after release from MACA prison, where he was held without charge. Minister Bianca Ojukwu says embassy was not notified.
Analyst Hails Disu for Peaceful, Secure Nigerian Elections
Public affairs analyst Shehu Abdullahi has praised Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu for enhancing election security and public confidence through professionalism, accountability, and inter-agency coordination.
Kwara Court Denies Arrest Warrant for Ex-Senate President Saraki
Kwara High Court declines arrest warrant for Bukola Saraki in defamation suit by Governor AbdulRazaq; Saraki to appeal jurisdiction ruling.
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EFCC recovers N7.2m stolen from judge's account by Yahoo boys
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede recounted how internet fraudsters stole ₦7.2 million from a serving judge's account overnight, with debit alerts waking her. The entire amount was recovered before 6 p.m. the same day.
Victims Escape Kidnappers Who Fell Asleep After Night March
Kidnapped victims in Edo State escaped after their abductors fell asleep from exhaustion following a night of forced walking. One victim was ransomed for N3m.
Woman Accuses Ex of Cheating and Neglect
Mammorake Patience Tshela publicly calls out her ex, Tebatso Maubane Tlaka, for alleged child neglect, cheating, and assault after their daughter's birth.
Suspected Child Trafficker Confesses to Selling Friend’s Son
A suspected child trafficker, Sunday Onome, has confessed to selling his friend's child for N1.3 million. He was arrested in Onitsha, Anambra State, alongside his girlfriend and son, leading to the rescue of two children.
Benue court remands man over alleged sexual abuse of girl
A Benue court remanded 55-year-old Joseph Hwande for alleged sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl in his care; the girl fled after repeated abuse.
EFCC Recovers N7.2 Million Stolen from Judge's Account
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede revealed that suspected internet fraudsters drained over N7.2 million from a serving judge's bank account overnight, but the entire sum was recovered the same day.
Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew: Fake agency creator got ₦1.3bn budget
Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew allegedly created a fake government agency and secured a ₦1.3bn budget allocation. He faces charges of forgery and impersonation, but denies the claims.
Nigerian Cabin Cleaner Returns Purse With $730 and Credit Cards
Ibrahim Bala Zakari, a SAHCO cabin cleaner, found a purse with $730 and credit cards on British Airways Flight BA8382 and promptly returned it, earning company praise.
Man Jailed for Cutting Wife's Private Part with Razor
A Bindura court sentenced a 32-year-old man to 12 months in prison for cutting his wife's genital area with a razor blade during a domestic dispute over infidelity allegations.
Gambian Man Remanded for Assaulting Wife Over Meal
A Gambian man, Lamin Badjie, has been remanded in prison for allegedly assaulting his wife, Fatou Sanneh, after she served him a meal he disliked, causing serious eye injury.
Bride Price Refund With Interest Ordered in Zimbabwe
A Zimbabwean traditional court ordered a father-in-law to refund bride price with 10% annual interest after his daughter admitted to an affair with her husband's nephew during the marriage.
Man stabs another to death in Lagos Computer Village
A fight at Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos left one man dead after being stabbed in the neck. The suspect fled to the police station to avoid mob lynching. Police confirmed the incident.
Kano Hisbah Arrests Man for Trafficking Two Girls to Arab Countries
The Kano State Hisbah Board arrested 25-year-old Bala Haruna for allegedly trafficking two girls to Arab countries for domestic work. The suspect was caught with the victims in a car park.
Enugu First Lady Saves Widow From Oath-Taking, Ejection
Enugu First Lady Nkechinyere Mbah rescues 26-year-old widow Mercy Sunday, forced by in-laws to take an oath after husband's death and ejected from community without her children.
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Three Brothers Remanded for Killing Mother's Boyfriend
Three brothers in Eswatini have been charged with murder after allegedly beating their mother's boyfriend to death over affair accusations, remanded until July 10, 2026.
Oyo Govt Denies Paying Ransom for Kidnapped Children
The Oyo state government has refuted claims by social media personality VeryDarkMan that it paid ransom for the release of 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers.
Texas mom killed after chilling prayer post, sisters charged
Caroline Peña, a 32-year-old Texas mother of five, posted a prayer for protection days before she was allegedly stabbed to death by two sisters and their friend.
Man shares threatening loan app message after borrowing
A man shared screenshots of threatening messages his friend received from a loan app after borrowing GHC100, sparking widespread reactions and warnings about sharing personal details.
Former Benue SSG David Salifu Killed by Suspected Bandits
Suspected bandits assassinated former Benue State SSG David Salifu on the Wukari-Makurdi road. He was shot after resisting abduction and died at Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi.
Demola Seriki's third wife accuses co-wife of ignoring will
Sholape Seriki, third wife of late diplomat Demola Seriki, accuses co-wife Wosilat Okoya Seriki of ignoring his will and attempting to take all properties, citing a court summons.
Cheating pastor pushed wife off cliff; mistress at memorial
David Vander Meer, charged with murdering his wife Bernadette 20 years after her fall at Zion National Park, had his mistress beside him at her memorial, a witness says.
WHO declares MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over
The WHO declared the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship over after the last contact tested negative. No new cases since May 25, with 12 confirmed cases and 3 deaths.
Kidnappers kill man after ransom, murder farmer in Delta
Kidnappers killed a man after ransom payment in Delta State. Separately, a farmer was murdered and his wife and child abducted. Oghara Study Group confirms rising insecurity.
Monaco Bomb Suspect: Ukrainian Woman Disguised as Man
A Ukrainian woman disguised as a man is the prime suspect in the Monaco bombing that critically injured billionaire Vadim Ermolaev. Interpol issues a red notice.
Yobe Police Arrest Man for Raping 5-Year-Old, Nab Vandals
Yobe police arrest 24-year-old Ahmed Abdullahi for raping a five-year-old girl, and three others for vandalizing power cables in Damaturu and Dapchi.
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