Police Arrest Four Officers for Allegedly Extorting ICPC Chairman of N53,000 in Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four police officers accused of extorting N53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), during an illegal stop-and-search operation in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed the incident on Monday while briefing journalists in Abuja. He said the officers had abandoned their assigned duty posts and mounted an unauthorised checkpoint around the Banex area of Wuse, where they allegedly extorted motorists without realising that one of…

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Three Students Killed as Troops Foil ISWAP Mass Abduction at Borno School, Rescue 46

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Three students were killed in the early hours of Saturday after suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists attempted to abduct dozens of students at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, Borno State. The school, currently serving as temporary accommodation for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno, came under attack at about 1:30 a.m. before troops of Operation HADIN KAI, supported by personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), repelled the assault and rescued 46 students. Confirming the incident, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters…

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Spain Beat Argentina to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup in Historic Final

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Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a tense final that was decided in extra time on Sunday. The thrilling encounter, played at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, saw both teams battle fiercely for more than 100 minutes before Spain finally broke the deadlock. Ferran Torres emerged as the hero for La Roja, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time to hand Spain their second FIFA World Cup title, adding to…

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Ooni of Ife Loses Elder Brother, Prince Adegboyega Ogunwusi

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his elder brother, Prince Adegboyega Ogunwusi. Prince Adegboyega reportedly died in the United Kingdom after a brief illness. Although the palace has yet to issue a detailed official statement on the circumstances surrounding his death, news of the development has drawn condolences from sympathisers, traditional institutions, and well-wishers. The deceased was said to be a respected member of the Ogunwusi royal family and maintained a relatively private life away from the…

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Ondo Monarch Remanded in Prison Over Alleged Land Grabbing, Court Grants ₦2m Bail

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The Obaloja of Oba-Ile in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Michael Aderounmu, has been remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre by an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court over allegations of forcefully taking possession of a disputed farmland and destroying economic crops. The monarch is facing charges bordering on alleged land grabbing, trespass, and forceful takeover of property located at Sao Family Layout Phase II along Oke-Oge Road, Eleyewo, in Akure North Local Government Area. According to the Ondo State Ministry of Justice, the disputed land originally belonged to the late Chief Daniel…

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Aisha Achimugu’s N8.9bn Assets to Federal Government

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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth about N8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie granted the order after ruling on an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which argued that the assets were proceeds of unlawful activities. The assets ordered forfeited include: Jewellery valued at approximately N4.65 billion 11 exotic vehicles worth about N4.29 billion $50,000 in cash N30 million in cash The combined value of…

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Delta Police Arrest Content Creator ‘Odogwu of Asaba’ After 20-Year-Old TikToker’s Alleged Rape and Death

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested popular Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, widely known as Odogwu of Asaba, over allegations linked to the death of a 20-year-old female TikToker. According to the police, the young woman travelled to Asaba after the suspect allegedly invited her with a promise to mentor and train her in content creation. Investigators allege that she was sexually assaulted and physically abused after arriving in the city. Police said the victim later returned home emotionally traumatised and reportedly recorded a video detailing her alleged ordeal…

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Family Rejects Autopsy for Physiotherapist Who Died at Umahi’s Residence as Police Insist on Post-Mortem

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The family of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila, has reportedly rejected plans to conduct an autopsy on her body despite the insistence of the Ebonyi State Police Command that a post-mortem examination is necessary to determine the cause of her death. Mary died under controversial circumstances at the country home of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, sparking widespread public interest and calls for a transparent investigation. The Ebonyi Police Command said detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have…

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Fidelity Bank Enhances Learning, Living Conditions for Children at Lagos Orphanage

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare through a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos. The initiative was executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), Fidelity Bank’s flagship employee-led corporate social responsibility scheme which empowers staff to identify impactful community projects, raise funds towards their execution, and receive matching support from the Bank to execute the projects. The outreach was championed by the Bank’s Audacious Class of newly inducted employees and it addressed critical needs identified at…

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Union Bank Employees Promote Cleaner Waterways and Coastlines with Beach Cleanup

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Union Bank of Nigeria, in furtherance of its commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable environment, organised a beach cleanup in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) at Alpha Community Beach, Lekki, Lagos, on July 3, 2026. Nigeria currently generates an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with Lagos alone accounting for approximately 870,000 tonnes of that figure. More than 88 per cent of this waste is never recycled, and a significant proportion finds its way into rivers, lagoons, and the ocean, posing grave consequences for…

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