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Former Nigerian officials arraigned on forgery, corruption
Two former Nigerian government officials are scheduled to be arraigned in Abuja this week on separate charges of forgery and corruption.
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- Former Nigerian officials arraigned on forgery, corruption
- Nasarawa man arrested for allegedly beating wife to death
- Eight killed in Otukpo attacks, residents protest
- Oyo State frees abducted pupils and teachers after 56 days
- Federal authorities arrest two illegal miners in Osun
- Gunmen kill 36 in attacks across three Nigerian states
- APC sweeps Edo local elections winning all seats
- Nigerian agents arrest African woman for heroin smuggling
- Senegal dismisses coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
- Kidnappers ambush Kogi, abduct mourners, demand ransom
- Nigeria U-17 women qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Security forces rescue 46 abducted Oyo students and teachers
Nasarawa man arrested for allegedly beating wife to death
A 30-year-old man in Nasarawa State has been arrested for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to death following a dispute over food preparation.
Eight killed in Otukpo attacks, residents protest
At least eight people were killed in a series of attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, sparking widespread protests as residents carried victims' bodies to a traditional ruler's palace to...
Oyo State frees abducted pupils and teachers after 56 days
Pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been rescued after 56 days in captivity and are expected to reunite with their families on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Federal authorities arrest two illegal miners in Osun
Federal authorities have arrested two suspected illegal miners and shut down an illicit mining camp in Osun State, marking the latest enforcement action in a nationwide crackdown on unlawful mineral exploitation.
Gunmen kill 36 in attacks across three Nigerian states
A series of coordinated attacks by armed gunmen across three states in central Nigeria over the weekend has left at least 36 people dead, including multiple children, and triggered widespread protests demanding governmen...
APC sweeps Edo local elections winning all seats
The All Progressives Congress has secured a sweeping victory in Edo State's local government elections, winning every chairmanship and councillorship seat contested.
Nigerian agents arrest African woman for heroin smuggling
Nigerian anti-narcotics agents have arrested a South African woman for allegedly smuggling heroin into the country using her three-year-old son as a cover, part of a series of major drug busts announced this week.
Senegal dismisses coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
Senegal has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team's dramatic exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32.
Kidnappers ambush Kogi, abduct mourners, demand ransom
A funeral procession for a senior Nigerian traffic safety officer was ambushed by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State, resulting in the abduction of several mourners and the temporary seizure of the officer's corpse.
Nigeria U-17 women qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Nigeria's Under-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, has qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after securing an aggregate victory over Benin in the final round of African qualifiers.
Security forces rescue 46 abducted Oyo students and teachers
After more than 55 days in captivity, 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State have been rescued in a coordinated security operation, officials announced on Friday, July 10, 2026.
US citizen tests positive for Ebola in DRC amid outbreak
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on July 10, 2026.
South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
South African footballer Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, according to multiple reports confirmed by his representatives.
Oyo State school kidnapping victims rescued after 56 days
Pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been rescued after 56 days in captivity, bringing an end to a tense ordeal that had gripped the nation.
Nigeria IGP calls for police cooperation at UN summit
Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for stronger international cooperation and equitable access to technology to combat increasingly sophisticated transnational crime, while also expressing c...
Aviation minister orders Peter Obi to apologise, pay N25,000
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has demanded a public apology and a fine from former presidential candidate Peter Obi, following an investigation into a parking incident at Abuja's Nnam...
Fourth flight lands 282 Nigerians from South Africa
A fourth evacuation flight carrying 282 Nigerians from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Thursday, July 9, as the federal government continues its repatriation program in response to xenophobic violence.
APC Submits 2027 Presidential Ticket, INEC Extends Deadline
Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress has formally submitted its candidates for the 2027 general elections, with President Bola Tinubu retaining Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate.
Ramaphosa urges global education funding overhaul at UNESCO
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded a three-day official visit to France on Friday, July 10, 2026, centered on advancing global education reform and strengthening bilateral ties.
