Nigerian pleads guilty to defrauding 150 Americans in $2.5m romance scheme
A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit money laundering linked to international sextortion and romance fraud schemes that targeted…
Gunmen kill security operative, three civilians in Plateau
Gunmen reportedly opened fire on security operatives attached to Operation Rainbow in Plateau State on Tuesday, killing one personnel in the ambush. It was learnt that three other civilians…
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- Sex Crimes
- September 23, 2026
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Police nab man for abduction, sexual abuse of five young girls in Edo
The Edo State Police Command said its operatives have arrested a man identified as Mohammed Abdulramah, claiming to be a member of the military, in one of the operations…
I’ll never support Uzodimma to be senate president, says Wike
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he will never support Hope Uzodimma, Imo governor, to become president of the senate. Wike spoke on Monday during…
JAMB sacks staff for extorting candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting unsuspecting candidates. The development was disclosed in the Board’s release bulletin…
- Insecurity , News
- September 21, 2026
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12 killed in Plateau attacks
At least 12 people have been killed in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and Mangu local government areas of Plateau State between Saturday night and Sunday, with tensions…
Flood: 8,000 communities, 4,500 schools at risk – FG
More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states are at risk of flooding between September 19 and 25, according to the latest National Flood Advisory issued by…
NSCDC arrests suspended Niger state commandant, 23 personnel over deaths of 37 ‘illegal’ miners
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 24 personnel, including Suberu Aniviye, the suspended Niger state commandant, over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in…
Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 81st UNGA
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. In a statement issued on Sunday,…
18 Suspects Arrested In Killing Of Haitian President
Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise have been transported to Florida to stand trial, US officials said Sunday. Moise, 53, was gunned down on…
- Sex Crimes
- September 21, 2026
- 39 views
Cleric arrested for allegedly abducting 5 girls, impregnating 15-yr-old
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a self-acclaimed prophet and overseer of Divine Grace Church, Nicholas Nusa, 50, over the alleged abduction of five female children…
Release more funds to complete medical bills of Onitsha police gun shot victims, CD/HURIDE tells Anambra CP
The Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights Defenders, CD/HURIDE have called on Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP, Nnanna Oji Ama to release more funds to ensure full…
More Than 1,000 Migrants Rescued Off West Africa In One Week
More than 1,000 migrants were rescued in a single week off the coast of West Africa as they attempted the dangerous Atlantic migration route to Europe, charity Doctors Without…
Peter Obi Cautions Against Violent Campaign As Youths Block Him From Entering Benue
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a non-violent campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on young Nigerians to avoid being used…
- Financial Crime , News
- September 8, 2026
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Appeal court upholds 490-year jail term for Ex-NEXIM MD Orya over N2.4bn fraud
The court of appeal in Abuja, the nation’s capital, has affirmed the conviction and sentence of Robert Orya, a former managing director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM). In…
