Nigeria’s Reckoning With Its Elite: What the Emefiele Ruling Signals for the War on Looted Wealth

17 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has permanently stripped former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele of seven luxury properties, over $2 million in cash, and share certificates, closing out one of Nigeria’s highest-profile asset recovery battles and sending a fresh signal about how far the country’s anti-corruption fight is willing to go against its own […]

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When “Mentorship” Becomes a Trap: A Nursing Student’s Death Exposes the Danger Behind Online Promises of Help

16 Jul 2026

A 20-year-old Nigerian nursing student identified as Favour Agbro has died by suicide after recording a final video accusing a popular Asaba-based content creator, known online as “Odogwu of Asaba,” of raping her. The suspect, identified by police as 44-year-old Ifeanyi Ogbonna, has since been arrested by the Delta State Police Command. What Favour Said […]

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When a Crowd Becomes Judge and Jury: The Danger of Jungle Justice (Mob Punishment Without Trial)

16 Jul 2026

A video making the rounds online shows a young man who was caught stealing an iron protector, a metal guard fixed on windows and doors to stop burglars. In the video, the man is made to carry the stolen item on his head while a crowd gathers around him. The people keep asking him, “wetin […]

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Gunmen Storm Kogi School During NECO (National Examinations Council) Exam, Abduct Principal, Four Students and Exam Official

15 Jul 2026

Gunmen invaded Government Secondary School, Olowa (also referred to as Odo-Ekina in some reports), in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday, dragging away the school principal, four students and a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc staff member while the students were sitting for their ongoing NECO examination. The Kogi State Police […]

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Nigeria’s Battle Against Kidnapping Continues as Security Forces Record Another Success

14 Jul 2026

Security operatives have arrested two suspected kidnappers during an operation in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. According to reports, one member of the gang was killed during a gun battle with security personnel, while another suspect escaped and is currently on the run. Security agencies are said to be searching for […]

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Nigeria’s Long Fight Against Terrorism: Progress Made, Challenges Remain

14 Jul 2026

Nigerian troops have arrested a suspected Islamic State (ISIS) fighter believed to be an Arab of Moroccan origin during a counter-terrorism operation in Cross Kauwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Although security agencies are still investigating the suspect to confirm his identity and role, the arrest is another reminder that terrorism remains one […]

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When the Bulldozer Comes: Families Watch Their Life Savings Flattened in Abia Land Disputes

14 Jul 2026

Painful videos are trending online. They show people in Abia State watching as their properties were pulled down. The properties were reportedly worth hundreds of millions of naira. The reason: a land dispute. In one video, a man climbs the fence of his newly built house. He is trying to stop a bulldozer. He fails. […]

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Unscrupulous Traders Selling Dangerous Ponmo (Cow Skin)

13 Jul 2026

Health officers in Uromi, in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, have seized a large amount of animal skin suspected to be soaked in chemicals and sold as pomo (also called ponmo or cow skin). The officers say this is not real cow skin. It is a different kind of dried, leather-like skin […]

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Tony Elumelu to Step Down as UBA Chairman on August 21, 2026, After 12 Years in the Role

13 Jul 2026

Billionaire investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu will retire as Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) on August 21, 2026. He is stepping down after reaching the 12-year limit that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allows for non-executive directors. Under his leadership, UBA grew into one of Africa’s biggest banks. It now operates […]

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