Butcher Stabs Customer Over Meat Price in Umuahia

A butcher in Umuahia has been arrested for stabbing a customer in the neck with scissors during a disagreement over meat prices at Orie Ugba market. The victim is hospitalized and responding to treatment.

Bomb Explosions Hit Maiduguri in Borno State

Multiple bomb explosions have been reported in three key locations in Maiduguri, Borno State, including El-Kanemi Monday Market and UMTH. Residents suspect Boko Haram involvement as investigations continue.

Socialite Arrested for $2.5M Scam Posing as Dubai Prince

Nzube Henry Ikeji, a Nigerian socialite, has been arrested by the EFCC for allegedly impersonating the Dubai Crown Prince to defraud a Romanian businesswoman of $2.5 million in a romance and investment scam, as exposed by an OCCRP investigation.

Nursery Worker Jailed 24 Years for Child Abuse in Bristol

Nathan Bennett, a 30-year-old nursery worker, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for raping and sexually abusing five boys aged two to three at a Bristol nursery. The court heard horrific details of his crimes, described as 'every parent's worst nig

Troops Free 5 Kidnap Victims, Recover Arms in Benue

Operation WHIRL STROKE troops have rescued five kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of weapons in separate operations in Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State. The victims were held for up to over a month before being freed.

NRC Suspends Manager, Halts Fee After UI Lecturer Assault

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has suspended the Moniya station manager and halted a controversial N200 drop-off fee following the assault of a University of Ibadan lecturer. The corporation has apologized repeatedly to the victim.

Boko Haram Escapees Reach Troops in Borno, Share Attack Intel

Two women and a minor who fled Boko Haram captivity in Gwoza, Borno State, have been received by Nigerian Army troops. They disclosed details of a recent Ngoshe community attack and identified coordinators, including former local security members.

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