Abuja court convicts man for $71,000 cyber scam
Court convicts man for defrauding U.S. NGO of $71,000.
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Fraudster arrested after duping victim of ₦300m in Political appointment deal
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested Adeola Badru for allegedly defrauding a political appointment seeker of ₦300 million under the guise of securing a federal board position.
EFCC seeks public help to track Sujimoto CEO over alleged fraud
The EFCC has declared Sujimoto CEO Olasijibomi Ogundele wanted over alleged money laundering and fraud linked to previous real estate dealings
Doctor arrested after allegedly asking mother for sex with her 5-year-old
Michigan doctor William Murdoch was arrested in a sting after allegedly seeking sex with a 5-year-old child, leading to his firing.
Activist sentenced to 30 months in Morocco over “Allah is Lesbian” shirt
A Moroccan feminist was jailed for 30 months for wearing a T-shirt deemed blasphemous, sparking outrage from rights groups.
Dangote truck allegedly kills family of five in Enugu
A Dangote Group trailer reportedly crushed an entire family to death at Four Corner Junction in Enugu State on Wednesday.
DSS abducts NYSC member, Oyinyechi, in Ebonyi, moves her to undisclosed location
DSS agents reportedly abducted NYSC member Daniela Onyinyechi Ekuma from Ebonyi State on August 21, 2025, detaining her at their Abakaliki office before transferring her to an undisclosed location, and her family remains unaware of her whereabouts.
Police arrest seven suspects for hypnotising victims in Delta
Delta police have arrested seven fraudsters who hypnotised victims under the guise of seeking directions, defrauding them of millions in cash and valuables
Deportation demands rise after US rearrests Nigerian rape convict
The rearrest of Nigerian national Theophilis Anwana, a convicted rapist under a long-standing US removal order, has intensified calls from American citizens for the deportation of criminal migrants.
Mob burns woman to death in Niger over blasphemy claim
A mob in Niger State killed a woman accused of blasphemy, with police condemning the act as “jungle justice” and pledging arrests.