A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a fake spiritualist, Solomon Moses, to one year imprisonment for defrauding an Indian woman who sought his assistance for spiritual healing. Moses was found guilty of obtaining money from the woman under the guise of providing spiritual solutions to her problems before subsequently using…
At least 11 people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded Zaranga village in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of Monday. Residents said the attackers stormed the community, opened fire and set several houses ablaze during the attack. They added that many residents fled into nearby bushes…
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed three officers linked to the alleged killing of Anthony Obodo, a resident of Port Harcourt and graduate of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). The Commissioner of Police in the state, Olugbenga Adepoju, announced the dismissal on Wednesday in Port Harcourt while parading the three officers. According to…
A woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into a correctional facility in Ogun State for her son, who is reportedly on death row. The woman was apprehended after the suspected substances were allegedly discovered during an inspection at the correctional facility. According to reports, the woman was attempting to…
The Department of State Services, DSS, has directed its counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to seek an adjournment of the alleged cybercrime case against African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore until after the 2027 presidential election. The move is reportedly intended to allow Sowore to participate fully in the electioneering process without ongoing court…
No fewer than 1,142 people were killed in 1,713 kidnapping and kidnap-related incidents recorded across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, while victims and their families paid about N7.8 billion in ransom, according to a report by SBM Intelligence. The report, titled “The Capture of the Kidnap Economy,” said the number of people abducted…
Nigerian dancer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2026, over alleged sexual offences. The court confirmed the development on Tuesday 25th of August stating that the matter is listed for plea and trial preparation. According to the…
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu, has warned Nigerians against jungle justice, declaring that anyone who assaults or kills a suspected criminal through mob action will face murder charges. Disu issued the warning in a viral video while directing police authorities across the country to intensify the fight against extrajudicial killings and mob attacks. The…
Troops of the 68 Battalion (Sector 3, Operation HADIN KAI) have destroyed a Boko Haram/ISWAP hideout and recovered three AK‑47 rifles during a clearance operation in the Mallam Fatori axis, Abadam LGA, Borno State. The operation was conducted at about 5:00 am on Aug. 7 as a follow‑up after the failed t£rr0r!st attack on the battalion’s…
Media personality Daddy Freeze has appealed to the Nigerian Army to release soldiers reportedly arrested following their involvement in providing security during the traditional wedding of TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis in Lagos. According to Daddy Freeze, the wedding attracted a massive crowd that surrounded the convoy of celebrities and other guests as they arrived…
