…criminals were recently paraded for kidnapping, violation of the anti-open grazing law, burglary, robbery, vehicle hijacking and theft. “We equally arrested some individuals who confessed to being informants and suppliers to kidnappers in the forest, as well as confirmed members of kidnapping groups,” he said. He flagg…

…of Justice announced this in a statement on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Akinpelumi Olawale Oyewusi, of Hyattsville, Maryland, is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in connection with the white-collar crime. This prosecution is part of the Trump Administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud…

…an abortion. According to previous court filings reported by The Texas Tribune, their lawyers argued that West had initially agreed to the abortion, even scheduling the procedure, before changing her mind. West has denied doing anything wrong and is asking the court to throw out the lawsuit against her. Since his birth…

…reduced oil theft and Niger Delta stability supporting higher production, DARE OLAWIN writes Nigeria is witnessing a rise in oil production, driven by several factors, including a sustained reduction in pipeline losses and improved security of oil assets. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s July rep…

…Consortium as part of the growing constituency behind the Nigerian’s bid. Duke-Abiola, a lawyer, human-rights advocate and migration and border expert, is the widow of the late Chief MKO Abiola, who was declared the winner of Nigeria’s June 12, 1993 presidential election by the then National Electoral Commission. The c…

…commitment to the state and provide a strong reason for Kano people to support him. The lawmaker said this while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. “He (Tinubu) has done excellently well, and you know what, he has given Kano over 40, underline the word, 40 political appointments, key appointm…

…post-election period requires continued monitoring,” KDI said. It called on security and law enforcement authorities to promptly investigate the reported incidents, identify perpetrators and prosecute those found culpable. KDI also urged the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the prompt prosecution of the 295 persons arres…

…values. He further advised, “Promote democracy. Promote stability. Promote rule of law. Don’t stigmatise any of your opponents.” Tinubu also appealed for magnanimity in victory for all political actors, regardless of party. He stated, “Anybody, any democrat, anybody in the political environment who cannot celebrate the…

…said. The traditional ruler assured that the Mwaghavul people would remain peaceful and law-abiding, stressing that “no amount of intimidation would force them to abandon their ancestral land.” Mutfwang also commended Plateau youths for supporting efforts to safeguard their communities and urged them to remain peaceful…

…African nations, according to immigration advocates.Concerns Raised by Immigration LawyersImmigration lawyers have described the use of third-country deportations as a legal workaround that effectively pushes asylum-seekers back towards the home countries they originally fled.In many of these cases, migrants are sent t…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has disclosed that a precursor chemical used in the production of fentanyl was discovered during the dismantling of a methamphetamine laboratory in a deep forest in Ogun State. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has driven a wave of overdose deaths in the United States…

The International Press Institute has raised the alarm over the growing use of cybercrime laws by Mali’s military authorities to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. The warning followed the imprisonment and prosecution of several Malian journalists over their reports, public comments and criticism of th…

…intelligence on a criminal network allegedly involved in the procurement, sale, and unlawful transfer of children. The Hospital is located in the Elelenwo area of the Rivers State Capital, Porthacourt, and is widely regarded as one of the high-profile health Centres in the oil-rich State. The agency in a statement rele…

…and urged buyers to desist from such acts or risk facing the full consequences of the law. “The Ondo State Command reaffirms its commitment to fulfilling its mandate of protecting lives and property, and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state,” he said. The post NSCDC arrests security guard over…

…of the election, the groups said the Osun exercise should not be regarded as flawless. They called on INEC to conduct a comprehensive post-election review to identify shortcomings in logistics, voter accreditation, election technology, results management, collation and communication with political parties. They also de…

…arrest should be made, and prosecution should be followed in accordance with the law,” he said. Obiaku averred that it is unacceptable for a public official to suggest that any part of the state can be declared a political no-go area for opposition parties, pointing out that Council Areas belong to the people and not t…

Former lawmaker, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has sent an important message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the revival of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries. In a statement on Wednesday, Murray-Bruce, also called Mr Common Sense, told Tinubu to appoint bold, competent and result-driven individuals to revi…

…was fatally wounded during what authorities described as an exchange of fire between law enforcement officers and unknown individuals in Lusaka on Friday, a day after Zambia’s presidential election. According to the BBC on Thursday, police said the raid was carried out by a joint security task force and resulted in the…

…controversial posts about celebrity chef Hilda Baci following legal pressure from her lawyersLaw firm Olaniwun Ajayi sent a demand letter citing defamation and violations under the Cybercrimes Act, giving him 3 days to complyHilda Baci's legal team demanded a public apology, retraction across all platforms, and that he…

…by the group’s National Chairman, Yetunde Akinluyi and National Secretary-General, Kolawole Verrals, and issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Tunji Oguntuase, at the conclusion of its monthly meeting in Lagos State on Tuesday. A copy of the statement was made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday. According to t…

…offences, the police said, are punishable under Sections 222 and 230 of the Penal Code Laws of Benue, 2004, and Section 4(2) of the Abduction, Hostage Taking, Kidnapping, Secret Cult and Other Similar Activities Prohibition Law of Benue, 2017. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 9:27 AM | Share this Story

EFCC arraigns two for alleged unlawful supply of bank access codes in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, arraigned Gideon Bakpa Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka before Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi,…

…message is not going to be one out of anger. "South Africa is government by the rule of law and we should not allow xenophobia and misinformation to determine how people are going to be treated. "We should all be guided by the spirit of Ubuntu. Throughout this ordeal, I have availed myself through all appropriate legal…

…have flooded Nigerian timelines following news of his arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).The clips began circulating widely on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after the NDLEA announced it had taken the influencer into custody. In the footage, KC Luxury was seen showing off a collection of high-end car…

…(DEA) to release records tied to allegations of drug traff1cking against him.Tinubu's lawyer, Christopher Carmichael, filed a notice of joinder at the US District Court, aligning the Nigerian president with the Department of Justice's request for a 10-day extension. Tinubu's 10-day extension bid rejected: "We surmise h…