A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced three convicted terrorists to death by hanging after they pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences during the ongoing mass terrorism trial being conducted by the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho sentenced 33-year-old Danladi Lawal, also known as Dankawu, to death by hanging, while Justice Salim Ibrahim…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have launched an investigation into the activities of self-acclaimed prophet Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, popularly known as Prophet Sunday Koboko, over allegations that he defrauded members of his church of more than N70.39 million. In a statement, the anti-graft agency said…
A High Court in Kogi State has sentenced a man, Jibrin Halilu, to death for the kidnapping and murder of his neighbour, a hotel owner in Obajana. The court, presided over by Justice Abdul Nicodemus Awulu, delivered the judgment on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after finding Halilu guilty of conspiracy and kidnapping under Sections…
The Federal Government has auctioned four properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers for a total of N6.15 billion. The assets, which include a six-storey hotel in Lagos, were seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) from drug kingpins and subsequently forfeited following court proceedings. They were sold through a competitive bidding…
A 19-year-old boy, Chiadikaobi Asadu, has reportedly died after allegedly being beaten by family members over accusations that he stole ₦17,000 from his father in Amoka Village, Nru Nsukka, Enugu State. According to reports, the teenager denied taking the money but was allegedly subjected to hours of physical punishment by his father and some male…
Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have launched an attack on Kautikari village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, burning down both a primary and a secondary school. The incident comes shortly after pupils of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba were reportedly abducted and remain unaccounted for nearly a month later. Security sources…
Suspected kidnappers have abducted the traditional ruler of Ode Oriya Community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Adeniyi Adelana, during an attack on his residence. The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when armed men reportedly stormed the community and forcefully took the 60-year-old monarch to an unknown…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 41-year-old businessman based in São Paulo, Brazil, identified as Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu, for allegedly importing shirts and towels soaked in liquid cocaine into Nigeria. Abugu was apprehended at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, after arriving from Brazil via Addis…
At least 16 farmers were killed and 13 others injured after armed bandits attacked farmlands in Goron Namaye district of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The Chairman of Maradun Local Government, Hon. Sanusi Ahmed Dosara, confirmed the incident, stating that the attackers, who operated in large numbers, carried out the deadly assault…
Nigerian singer BNXN, formerly known as Buju, has said that Lagos is more expensive to live in than Los Angeles, California. The artist, who recently confirmed his relocation to the United States, made the claim during a TikTok livestream where he compared everyday life in both cities. According to him, one noticeable difference since moving…
