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Jul

16

2026

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Police Demand Autopsy For 26-Year-Old Nurse Found Dead At Umahi’s Home

Crime, News Flash, Police Force

Police Demand Autopsy For 26-year-old Nurse Found Dead At Umahi’s Country Home The Ebonyi State Police Command has demanded an autopsy to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of a 26-year-old nurse, Miss Mary Habila, at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state. The command said it was awaiting the deceased’s family to proceed with the post-mortem examination as part of its ongoing investigation into her death. In a statement on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, said it received a distress call on June 27, 2026,…

Jul

16

2026

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Gbajabiamila Sue’s PFIPC’s Adeyemi For N15 Billion Over Alleged Defamation

Judiciary, Crime, News Flash

Gbajabiamila Sues PFIPC’s Adeyemi For N15 Billion Over Alleged Defamation Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, has sued Adeniyi Adeyemi, director-general of the controversial presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC), for alleged defamation. In the suit filed before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court, Gbajabiamila is seeking N10 billion as general damages, N5 billion as aggravated damages, N200 million as the cost of the action, and an order compelling Adeyemi to publish a full retraction and apology in five national newspapers. BACKGROUNDOn July 7, Gbajabiamila threatened a N10 billion defamation suit against Adeyemi over allegations of…

Jul

14

2026

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Alleged Certificate Forgery: Ex-Minister Nnaji Pleads Not Guilty, Gets N20m Bail

Crime, News Flash

Alleged Certificate Forgery: Ex-Minister Nnaji Pleads Not Guilty, Gets N20m Bail The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, granted N20 million bail to the former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, after he pleaded not guilty to a six-count certificate forgery charge the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed against him. The anti-corruption agency alleged that Nnaji, who was a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet from August 16, 2023, to October 6, 2025, before he resigned, forged his academic credentials, especially a degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). He was…

Jul

12

2026

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NDLEA Arrests South African Woman With Heroine At Abuja Airport

News Flash, Crime

NDLEA Arrests South African Woman With Heroin At Abuja Airport The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria while travelling with her three-year-old son. According to the agency, the suspect was arrested on Monday, July 6, 2026, during the inward clearance of passengers aboard Qatar Airways Flight QR1433 from Doha. NDLEA said the suspect allegedly concealed 14 large blocks of heroin in two suitcases and initially denied travelling with any checked-in luggage. In a statement…

Jul

11

2026

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Jubilation In Oyo As Abducted Teachers, Pupils Regain Freedom

Crime, News Flash, Security

Jubilation In Oyo As Abducted Teachers, Pupils Regain Freedom Residents of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday erupted in celebration as the teacher and 39 pupils abducted from three schools in the area on May 15 regained their freedom after 56 days in captivity. A video trending online captured scenes of jubilant passersby as the released pupils and teachers arrived while appreciating the efforts of the armed forces. The victims, made up of 39 pupils and seven teachers, including the school principal, Mrs Alamu Folawe, were released following a coordinated operation by the military, the Department of…

Jul

11

2026

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Interpol Arrests 5800 Yahoo Boys, Recovers$293 Million

Crime, News Flash

INTERPOL Arrests 5,800 Yahoo Boys, Recovers $293 Million The International Criminal Police Organisation, INTERPOL, on Thursday said it arrested over 5,800 fraudsters and intercepted $293 million in global operations in Nigeria and other 96 countries between January and April, 2026. The INTERPOL, in a statement on Thursday, said its “global anti-fraud operation involving 97 countries and territories has led to the arrest of 5,811 individuals and the interception of $293 million in illicit assets.” Code named, “Operation First Light 2026” coordinated by INTERPOL, the operations focused on combating social engineering scams and associated money laundering activities in the first quarter…

Jul

10

2026

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Why It’s Difficult For Millitary To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister

Crime, FGN, News Flash, Security

Why It’s Difficult For Military To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister The Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has explained why it is difficult for the Armed Forces to fight bandits and terrorists in the country Speaking on Thursday at the Arise Television’s Town Hall on State Police, General Musa stated that the terrorists live within the communities. According to him, if the communities are on the side of the insurgents, it makes it difficult for security forces to win the battle and if the communities are with the security forces, it makes it a lot easier. “We’re…

Jul

09

2026

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Police Arrest 135 Suspected Cultists Marking 7/7 Anniversary In Lagos

Crime, Lagos, News Flash

Police Arrest 135 Suspected Cultists Marking 7/7 Anniversary In Lagos One hundred and thirty-five suspected cultists were arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command after failed initiation attempts in different parts of the state. The botched initiation exercises were part of activities lined up to mark the annual 7/7 celebration by cult groups in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday at the command headquarters in Ikeja. The police chief said the operation was the outcome of intelligence-led policing, aggressive raids, convoy patrols and the strategic deployment of…

Jun

25

2026

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El-Rufai Faces N8.68 Billion Corruption Charge Over CCTV Contract

Crime, News Flash, Politics

El-Rufai Faces N8.68 Billion Corruption Charge Over CCTV Contract The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor Jimi Adebisi Lawal, and five others on an 11-count amended charge bordering on alleged corruption, money laundering and related offences linked to an N8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, in Charge No. FHC/KD/93C/2026. Also listed as defendants in the amended charge are Singularity Network Security Limited, Solar Life Nigeria Limited, Knowledge Investment…

Jun

16

2026

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This Life: Why I’d Rather Remarry Than Pay Ransom If My Wife Was Kidnapped- Nigerian Man Reveals

Crime, News Flash

THIS LIFE: Why I’d Rather Remarry Than Pay Ransom If My Wife Was K¡dnapped — Nigerian Man Reveals A Nigerian man has stirred reactions online after sharing his controversial views on kidnapping and ransom payments, particularly when it involves a spouse. Speaking in a viral street interview, the man stated that he would never pay ransom if kidnappers abducted any member of his family, including his wife. “God forbid, but if they carry any of my family member, I no go pay ransom. If they carry my wife, I will not pay ransom. I will remarry,” he said. He went…