Nigerians Spent N50bn on US Visa Applications Despite Drop
Nigerians spent over N50bn on US visa applications from 2023-2024, yet approvals fell 23% in 2024 due to tougher immigration rules and policy changes.
Category : Crime
Viral Instagram Video Not Linked to Oyo School Abduction
A fact-check reveals that a viral Instagram video is not connected to the Oyo school abduction. Audio and reverse image searches trace it to a banditry incident in Kebbi State.
Bishop Backs Soludo's Arrest of 8 Pastors Over Fake Miracles
Archbishop Emma David Okaforagu praises Anambra Governor Charles Soludo for arresting eight pastors accused of staging fake miracles to defraud worshippers.
Edo Police Bust Wife's Staged Kidnapping Scam
Edo State Police arrest four suspects in a ₦50 million ransom scam, revealing a wife faked her own kidnapping with the help of accomplices.
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Abducted Oyo Principal Debunks N1 Billion Ransom Claims
Kidnapped principal Rachael Alamu urges government to secure release, denies reports of N1 billion ransom or Sharia demands, says captors only want their members freed.
Ogun Police Deny Banditry in Dredging Attack Killing Soldier
Ogun State Police Command dismisses banditry claims over an attack at a dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, which left one soldier dead and another injured.
Somali Referee Dropped by FIFA After US Denies Entry
FIFA drops Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from World Cup list after US denies him entry at Miami airport, sending him back to Turkey.
DSS Arraigns Man for Coup Call Against Tinubu
The DSS arraigned Paul Oweleke for allegedly inciting a military coup against President Tinubu via social media. He pleaded not guilty in Lagos court.
Woman Faked Kidnap, Caught with Lover in Hotel
Edo State police arrest four after a married woman's staged kidnapping unravels; she was found with her lover in a Delta hotel. No ransom was paid.
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Mother Accuses School of Shaving Son's Hair Without Consent
Jennifer Atuegbu accuses her son's school of shaving part of his hair without consent, sparking social media reactions and calls for investigation.
EFCC: Suspect Killed in Gun Battle, Not in Custody
The EFCC refutes claims that cybercrime suspect Asar Sesugh died in its custody, stating he was killed during a gunfight after escaping detention in Makurdi.
Kenya Protests US Ebola Quarantine Facility Plan
Kenya faces protests over a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine facility at a Kenyan air base, raising concerns about health risks and foreign policy priorities.
Oyo Police Rescue Adelabu's Sister, Twin Sons from Kidnappers
Oyo State Police rescue Busayo Adelabu-John Paul and her twin sons from kidnappers. Two suspects killed in gun battle, firearms recovered.
Police Rescue Ex-Minister's Relatives in Ibadan
Nigeria Police rescued Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons, abducted on June 3 in Ibadan. Two kidnappers killed, rifles recovered.
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Police Documentary Exposes One Chance Syndicate After 18 Months
The Nigeria Police Force released a documentary detailing an 18-month investigation into a one-chance syndicate that robbed, kidnapped, and extorted dozens of commuters in Abuja.
Police Rescue Adelabu's Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Nigeria Police rescue Busayo John-Paul and her twin sons after 3 days in captivity. Two kidnappers killed, rifles recovered in Ibadan operation.
Nigerian Priest Gets Life in Texas for Sexual Assault
Nigerian-born priest Anthony Odiong sentenced to life in Texas for sexually assaulting women under spiritual care. He was convicted on three counts.
Police Visit Kidnappers' Hideout After Adelabu Sister Rescue
Oyo Police Commissioner Abimbola Olugbenga led journalists to a hideout where kidnappers held Busayo John-Paul and her twin sons before their rescue, urging residents to report suspicious activities.
Oyo Police Unmask Kidnappers of Adelabu's Sister
Oyo State Police identify key members of the syndicate that abducted Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons, detailing roles of arrested suspects and two killed in rescue.
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Rescheduled: Nigeria's Airlift of Citizens from South Africa
The Nigerian government has postponed the evacuation of citizens from South Africa due to logistical issues. The first flight is now set for Wednesday.
Delta Police Arrest Four in Gun-Running Syndicate Linked to Killing
Delta State Police arrest four suspected gun-runners linked to the fatal shooting of Oghenemine Ogidi in Effurun. The suspects are members of the Black Axe confraternity.
EFCC Seeks to Re-arraign N'Assembly Directors Over N337m Fraud
EFCC moves to re-arraign three National Assembly officials over alleged N337 million fraud, but court session stalls due to preliminary objection from defense counsel.
FUTA Denies Selective IPPIS, Uncovers Illegal Employment Letter Sales
FUTA Teaching Hospital management denies manipulating IPPIS biometric capture to favor staff, uncovers a criminal scheme selling employment letters illegally.
Enugu Community Sues Army, Police, State Govt Over Invasion
Ten residents of Akwueke Umudim/Amuje Ezema community in Enugu State have sued the Nigerian Army, Police, and Enugu State Government over an alleged military invasion, arrests, detention, and destruction of homes in May 2026.
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FCCPC Seals PWAN Max Property Office Over Land Allocation
The FCCPC has sealed PWAN Max Property's office for failing to allocate 20 plots of land paid for by subscribers, despite compliance notices and a signed undertaking.
FG Spent N7bn on Diesel for Security Agencies
The Federal Government spent nearly N7 billion on diesel supply contracts from Jan 2025 to March 2026, with security agencies taking the largest share amid rising insecurity.
Banditry, Kidnapping and Power Struggle in Nigeria
An analysis of how banditry and kidnapping may be used as political instruments in Nigeria's power struggles, referencing June 12, Jonathan's presidency, and Tinubu's reforms.
Centre Urges Lagos Police to Expedite Ajiran Murder Trial
The Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights calls on Lagos CP Tijani Fatai to ensure prompt trial of suspects in the gruesome murders of two Ajiran indigenes, citing procedural delays.
Oyo Demolishes Suspected Kidnappers' Hideout
Oyo State Government demolishes a bungalow used as kidnappers' hideout, linked to abduction of former minister's sister and her twin sons, following their rescue.
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I wept over abducted pupils, then kidnappers struck my family
Olufunmilayo Adelabu recounts weeping over schoolchildren abduction in Oriire, only for her daughter and twin grandsons to be kidnapped 24 hours later. They were rescued unharmed.
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