Kano court jails 85-year-old for rape
A High Court in Kano State has sentenced an 85-year-old man, Malam Isah Abdullahi, to 14 years in prison for a serious offence. The judgment was delivered by Justice Aisha Mahmud at the Gwarzo Division after a full trial. The court ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Officials from the state […]
UK police reopen ‘s£x abuse’ investigation into influencer, Andrew Tate
Authorities in the United Kingdom have reopened an investigation into serious allegations involving influencer Andrew Tate. Police confirmed they are revisiting claims made by multiple women relating to incidents reported between 2014 and 2015. The case had previously been closed after several years of inquiry. The decision to reopen the matter follows concerns raised about […]
Umahi denies treating 2021 missing NELAN Engineers with kid gloves
Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has denied claims that he treated the disappearance of five NELAN engineers in 2021 lightly. The engineers went missing during the Effium-Ezza communal conflict in Ebonyi State while constructing a road for the state government. Umahi explained that the engineers were victims of a wider communal war that claimed […]
Ganduje seeks prosecution of suspected killers of woman, 6 children
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has called for the prosecution of those suspected to be behind the killing of a woman and her six children. He described the incident as shocking and heartbreaking, saying it has no place in a civilized society. Ganduje said the suspects must be properly […]
Police launches investigation into alleged killing of corps member in Adamawa
The Nigeria Police have launched an investigation into the alleged killing of a corps member in Adamawa State. The incident has sparked public concern, with many calling for clarity and justice over what truly happened. Police authorities confirmed that detectives have been assigned to the case to gather facts and question those involved. They assured […]
‘This isn’t politics, you never met bail conditions’ — EFCC slams Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected claims made by Attorney General Abubakar Malami, insisting that recent actions against him are not politically motivated. The agency stated that Malami had not met the bail conditions set by the court, which prompted EFCC’s intervention. EFCC clarified that the commission’s move is purely legal, emphasizing […]
US court jails Nigerian for $405,000 romance scam
A Nigerian man has been sentenced to prison in the United States for defrauding victims of $405,000 through an elaborate online romance scam. The court found him guilty of using fake profiles to lure unsuspecting individuals into sending money. Authorities said the scam involved building emotional relationships with victims over months before requesting funds for […]
Nnamdi Kanu fighting ‘darker forces’ than Nelson Mandela fought – Wife
Nnamdi Kanu’s wife has described her husband’s struggle as facing “darker forces” than those Nelson Mandela confronted during apartheid. She highlighted the immense challenges he endures in his fight for his cause. In an emotional statement, she praised Kanu’s courage and resilience, emphasizing that his battle goes beyond ordinary political struggles. She said his fight […]
Adamawa group insists soldiers killed protesting Lamurde women, demands justice
A civil society group in Adamawa State has insisted that soldiers were responsible for the killing of women who were protesting in Lamurde Local Government Area. The group said the women were unarmed and only expressing their anger over ongoing insecurity in the area when the incident happened. According to the group, eyewitness accounts and […]
UN experts demand Tanzania killings probe as EU, US press Hassan
UN human rights experts have called on the Tanzanian government to launch a full investigation into recent killings reported in the country. The experts expressed concern over allegations of unlawful deaths linked to security operations. They noted that these claims must be addressed quickly to protect human rights and to maintain public trust. According to […]