Mother, Boyfriend on Trial for Toddler Murder, Abuse
A mother and her boyfriend are on trial for the murder and sexual assault of 2-year-old Isabelle Welsh, who had 21 broken bones and died from a massive head injury.
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France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in outbreak
France confirms its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from DR Congo, marking the first detection outside Africa in the current outbreak.
Cab driver kills 10-year-old girl after rape in Delhi
A 10-year-old girl was raped and murdered by a cab driver in south Delhi. The suspect was shot while trying to escape. The family was homeless.
Court Orders DSS Probe of VeryDarkman Over Coup Trial Video Leak
The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the DSS to investigate activist VeryDarkman over an alleged leak of coup trial videos, amid witness protection concerns.
Lagos court jails 13 for 3 months over refuse dumping
A Lagos court sentenced 13 individuals to three months imprisonment for indiscriminate dumping of refuse, reinforcing the state's environmental law enforcement.
Woman accuses husband of fracturing her face in assault
Tay Yousamad Sanders accuses husband Mel Valentine of fracturing the entire left side of her face in a domestic assault in Cleveland, Ohio.
Anambra LG chairman gets 5 years for $3.5m romance scam
Anambra LG chairman Franklin Nwadialo sentenced to 5 years in US for $3.5m online romance scam targeting elderly victims on dating sites.
First Child Under 12 Euthanized in Netherlands
A child under 12 was euthanized in the Netherlands for the first time since the law was extended in 2024, Health Minister Sophie Hermans confirmed in a letter to parliament.
Presidential Aide Bayo Onanuga Questions Hunger Complaints
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga says he doesn't see the level of hunger Nigerians complain about, citing feedback from his staff and noting that ministers also tighten belts.
Lagos Demolishes Six-Storey Building in Ikoyi Over Structural Defects
Lagos authorities demolished a six-storey building in Ikoyi after detecting foundation failure, sinking signs, and other defects, citing safety concerns and ignored notices.
EFCC Tracks Voters Who Chased Operatives During Ekiti Election
The EFCC is investigating voters who chased away its operatives during the 2026 Ekiti governorship election, calling the action unlawful and a dangerous precedent.
US Designates Nigerian Citizen, Three Firms as ISIS Financiers
The United States has designated a Nigerian citizen and three companies operating in Nigeria as financial facilitators for ISIS, part of a broader action targeting three individuals and six entities across multiple countries.
Boy, 11, stabbed in back in Blackburn; suspect, 11, bailed
An 11-year-old boy suffered a puncture wound to the back in Blackburn. A suspect of the same age was arrested and bailed. Police appeal for information.
Suspect killed, four arrested in Edo market kidnap
Edo police killed one suspect and arrested four others in connection with the June 14 vegetable market kidnapping, recovering weapons and N2 million.
Ex-footballer accused of murdering his mother in Argentina
Former footballer Jorge Sánchez, 56, has been arrested for allegedly killing his 86-year-old mother in Quequén, Argentina. He was found intoxicated and charged with aggravated homicide.
Hungarian 'cannibal' admits eating body parts from graveyards
A 30-year-old Hungarian man admitted to collecting and eating human body parts from graveyards and hospitals after police found remains in his Budapest home.
Parents banned from Florida county after leaving baby alone
Healthcare executive Sara Wilkes and husband Brian avoid prosecution after leaving their 6-month-old alone on Miramar Beach; they face fines, community service, and a ban from Walton County.
High-Profile Nigerians Who Have Spent Time at Kuje Prison
Omoyele Sowore was remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre after bail revocation. Legit.ng lists other high-profile Nigerians held there, including former governors, ministers, and officials.
Lagos Shuts Oshodi Market After Violent Clash; 5 Alternatives
Lagos State Government closed Oshodi Resettlement Market after traders attacked KAI officials and vandalized vehicles. Shoppers can use Tejuosho, Balogun, Arena, Idumota, or Computer Village.
Yobe Woman Arrested for Strangling Newborn Baby, Dumping Remains
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a woman for allegedly killing her newborn baby girl in Damaturu. The baby was strangled and her remains concealed in a box and abandoned behind a mosque.
Lagos Police Seize Truck of Military Uniforms, Drugs
Lagos police arrested dozens of suspects in June 2026, recovering 14 firearms, 51 phones, and a truck loaded with 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of illicit drugs.
Man Stranded After Lending Friend N3m for Canada Trip
A Nigerian man lent his close friend N3,000,000 for proof of funds to relocate to Canada, but the friend's father used the money to buy a motorcycle instead of repaying.
Police intercept truck with military camo, drugs in Lagos
Lagos police intercepted an unregistered truck carrying 47 sacks of military camouflage and 80 cartons of illicit drugs, arresting three suspects in Surulere.
Kaduna Arraigns 24 Over Mob Killing of Teacher
The Kaduna State Police Command arraigned 24 suspects over the mob killing of Malama Ummulkhair Usman, a teacher falsely accused of child theft in Maraban Jos. Over 100 more are under investigation.
Underage House Helps Face Abuse Risk, Says Twitter User
Vivian Ifeoma says using underage children as house helps indicates a mindset prone to abuse, comparing it to marrying teenagers.
Judge delays contempt ruling in Charlie Kirk killing case
A Utah judge postponed a decision on whether prosecutors violated a pretrial publicity order in the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, potentially affecting death penalty eligibility.
Life Sentence for Man Who Murdered Two Nigerians in Canada
Kensworth Alton Francis, 31, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of two Nigerian security guards, Tosin Amos-Arowoshegbe and Chibueze Momah, at a Vaughan nightclub in 2022.
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Kebbi APC chairman's wife and son abducted: 5 recent kidnappings
Gunmen abduct Kebbi APC chairman Yusuf Alhassan's wife and son; five recent kidnappings of Nigerian politicians and family members highlight rising security concerns.
Alleged accomplice of Taylor Swift plotter faces beheading
A 21-year-old Austrian suspect, Hasan E, is on trial in Saudi Arabia for a stabbing attack in Mecca and faces beheading, with links to the failed Taylor Swift concert terror plot in Vienna.
Nigeria Lists 30 Witnesses in Coup Plot Case Against Tinubu
Nigeria's federal government has prepared 30 witnesses to testify against coup plotters accused of attempting to overthrow President Tinubu, including bank officials, military officers, and forensic experts.
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