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Woman Defends Harrison Gwamnishu with WhatsApp Chats

A woman shares her private WhatsApp conversations with activist Harrison Gwamnishu, revealing details of his meetings with Edo officials before his arrest over a kidnap case. She defends him against ransom theft claims.

Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.

Rivers Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Emuoha

Rivers State Police Command rescues five kidnap victims unhurt in Emuoha. CP Adepoju vows to track down fleeing cultists. Read the full report on the successful joint operation.

Activist Gwamnishu Denies Stealing Kidnap Ransom

Nigerian activist Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after being accused of stealing part of a ransom meant for a pregnant kidnap victim and her husband in Edo. Read his full response.

Man Arraigned for Stealing Pregnant Dog in Akure

A 39-year-old man, Joseph Raphael, faces court in Akure for allegedly stealing a pregnant dog valued at N500,000. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.

Nigeria's Cyberattacks Jump Over 1000% in Q3 2025

A new report reveals Nigerian firms faced a record 1,047% surge in cyberattacks last quarter, with stolen employee logins now the primary threat. Learn how businesses can defend themselves.

Cyber Attacks in Nigeria Jump Over 1,000% in Q3

Data breaches in Nigeria surged 1,047% in Q3 2025. Hackers now use stolen credentials, not software flaws. Experts urge stronger identity controls to combat this new threat.

Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo

Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.

BBNaija S10 Illegally Streamed 5M+ Times

MultiChoice Nigeria exposes massive piracy of BBNaija Season 10, with over 5 million illegal streams. The company warns of economic sabotage and calls for updated copyright laws. Read more.

Man narrates escape from kidnappers in Kogi

A Nigerian man recounts his daring escape from kidnappers who attacked a bus in Kogi. He reveals crossing 7 rivers and shocking local collusion. Read his full story.

FCT Police Avert Planned Attack, Neutralise 3 Bandits

FCT Police, acting on intelligence, have foiled a planned large-scale kidnap attack in Kwali, neutralising three bandits and recovering weapons. A joint operation with the Army is ongoing. Read details.

Child theft suspect escapes mob lynching in FCT

A woman was rescued from a mob after stealing a 3-year-old in Gwagwa, FCT. The incident highlights a surge in child thefts in the area, with community leaders raising alarm. Read more.

37 Kidnap Victims Freed in Katsina Peace Deal

37 kidnapped victims, including women and children, have been released in Katsina without ransom payment following successful peace negotiations with bandits in Bakori LGA.

Myus.com Accused of Scamming International Customers

Florida shipping company Myus.com faces multiple fraud allegations from foreign customers claiming stolen packages. Victims report automated denials and jurisdictional barriers when seeking justice.

N600m Ransom Demand for Kidnapped Kaduna Priest

Bandits release photos of abducted Kaduna Anglican priest Ven. Edwin Achi and wife Sarah after demanding N600m ransom. The couple was kidnapped from Nissi community on October 28, 2025.

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