Southern Youth Leaders Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Urge Creation of Peace Commission

Southern Youth Leaders Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Urge Creation of Peace Commission Onitsha, Nigeria — Youth leaders representing 17 states across Southern Nigeria have jointly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the immediate and unconditional release of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as part of efforts to foster justice and national unity….

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‘Nigerians Must Go’ Protest in Ghana Sparks Diplomatic Concerns and Allegations of Discrimination

Accra, Ghana —  Tensions flared between Ghanaian citizens and Nigerians residing in the country following a street protest dubbed  “Nigerians Must Go” , which erupted on July 29, with demonstrators accusing Nigerians of rising crime, ritual activities, and economic dominance. Protesters, seen in viral videos brandishing placards with inflammatory messages, demanded the expulsion of Nigerians….

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Abuja Court Orders Police Chief to Produce Retired AIG Accused of Impersonation

Abuja, Nigeria — A Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Federal Capital Territory, has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure the presence of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Oyediran Oyeyemi, in court, following allegations that he falsely presented himself as a serving officer. The order was issued on Wednesday after the…

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US Embassy Warns Americans in Nigeria on Looming Visa Penalties

Abuja, Nigeria — The United States Embassy has issued a strong advisory to American citizens residing in Nigeria, urging immediate compliance with new visa regulations introduced by the Nigerian Federal Government. The advisory was published in a statement dated July 7, 2025, on the embassy’s official website, emphasizing the importance of adhering to immigration guidelines…

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Federal Court Grants Bail to CBEX Promoters Amid Ongoing Investment Fraud Trial

Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to two detained promoters of the collapsed Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform under investigation for alleged large-scale financial fraud. The decision, delivered on Monday by Justice Mohammed Umar, granted ₦10 million bail each to Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, with two…

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Justice Delayed: Lawyer Laments Prolonged Trial of Patience Jonathan’s Former Aides

Yenagoa, Bayelsa— Concern mounts over the prolonged detention of former domestic workers of ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan, as legal delays continue to obstruct the path to justice. The alarm was raised by Funmi Adedoyin, legal counsel to the defendants, who expressed deep dissatisfaction with the stalled trial, now adjourned for the 42nd time since 2019. Addressing…

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Relief, Reactions, and Legal Crossroads: Diddy Acquitted of Major Charges Amid Courtroom Drama

New York City, USA — Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs exhaled visibly and gestured in prayerful gratitude as the jury foreman announced a not-guilty verdict on the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. The verdict, delivered on July 2, 2025, came after months of intense courtroom proceedings, during which prosecutors portrayed Combs as…

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U.S. Court Sentences Nigerian National to Five Years Over Sextortion Scheme Linked to Teen’s Death

Pennsylvania, USA — A U.S. federal court has sentenced Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, a Nigerian national, to five years in prison for his involvement in a transnational sextortion and wire fraud conspiracy that led to the tragic death of a teenager in Pennsylvania. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf, who stated that Abiodun…

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NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Social Media Influencer’s Alleged Ties to Fake Drug Syndicate

 Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed deep concern over alleged attempts by a social media influencer to undermine its regulatory authority in the ongoing fight against counterfeit drugs. The alarm was raised in a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, following a…

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Police Dismiss Claims of Supplying Food to Bandits in Kogi, Reaffirm Commitment to National Security

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted circulating social media allegations that one of its helicopters was used to deliver food supplies to armed bandits in Kogi State. The Force described the claims as “misleading, false, and entirely unfounded.” This clarification was issued in a statement released on Tuesday by the Force…

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NDLEA Arrests Indian Woman With 72 Parcels of Heroin 

Kano, Nigeria  —  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, for attempting to smuggle heroin disguised as chocolate into Nigeria. Neetu was arrested at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Friday, March 14, after NDLEA operatives discovered 72 parcels of heroin meticulously factory-sealed in wafer wrappers…

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