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Husband claims police surrendered his wife to a fatal mob
A husband accuses police of handing his innocent wife to a lynch mob in Kaduna, contradicting official claims that officers were simply overpowered by the crowd.
EFCC Boss Discloses How Scammers Stole N7.2 Million from a Judge
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayode shared the story of a judge who lost N7.2 million to cybercriminals, highlighting the urgent need for legal reform regarding AI evidence and stronger cooperation against financial fraud.
Teenagers convicted of rape receive detention after sentencing appeal
The Court of Appeal has ordered four-year custodial sentences for two boys convicted of raping teenage girls, overturning previous non-custodial punishments deemed too lenient.
Rochdale Grooming Gang Ringleader Avoids Deportation Upon Prison Release
Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a notorious Rochdale grooming gang, is set to be released from prison this week, with legal barriers preventing his deportation.
Boko Haram operative receives death sentence for 2015 Maiduguri assaults
Justice James Omotosho has sentenced Boko Haram member Alkali Yarima to death by hanging for his role in the 2015 Maiduguri attacks, along with multiple prison terms for terrorism-related offenses.
EFCC Charges Miyetti Allah Leader With $2.53 Million Terrorism Financing
Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, president of Miyetti Allah, faces a 12-count charge from the EFCC regarding $2.53 million in alleged money laundering and terrorism financing.
Ogun State Justice Ministry provides updates on sexual assault allegations
Ogun State officials have cleared Mirabel of rape allegations after finding them to be fabricated, while reporting a breakthrough in the search for suspects in a separate gang rape case in Ifo.
Tunde Ayeni, Former Skye Bank Chairman, Faces Fresh Charges in N15.6bn Fraud Case
The EFCC has re-arraigned former Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni on an amended 18-count charge involving an alleged N15.6 billion fraud, with the trial set to begin in July.