Ex-Congo rebel leader Lumbala faces war crimes trial in France
Former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala has gone on trial in France over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the Second Congo War.
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Four UK-based Nigerians, six others jailed 55 years for phone robberies
Four UK-based Nigerians and six others have been sentenced to a combined 55 years in prison for a string of violent phone store robberies across London.
Teenager allegedly kills 12-year-old cousin for ritual in Edo
An 18-year-old, identified as Tega Emajuwa, has been arrested alongside two others for allegedly kidnapping and killing his 12-year-old cousin, Emiliano Egwunbare, for ritual purposes in Edo State.
Police uncover Cameroonian kidnap gang disguised as visa agents in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a Cameroonian kidnap syndicate posing as visa agents, arresting two suspects after a victim escaped captivity and alerted authorities.
‘He should be punished’: Son speaks as father faces trial for wife’s death
A 24-year-old Lagos resident, Paul Odu, has accused his father of killing his mother, Temitope, through a brutal assault a day after she returned from her call-to-bar ceremony, calling for full justice for her death.
Pastor re-arraigned for alleged molestation of minor
A Lagos pastor and lawyer was re-arraigned for allegedly indecently assaulting a 14-year-old girl by fondling her breasts, a charge he has pleaded not guilty to.
LeBron James linked to FBI gambling probe involving ex-NBA player Jones
FBI probe links LeBron James to alleged gambling scheme involving ex-teammate Damon Jones.
Bauchi teen confesses to removing sister’s eyes for money ritual – Police
A 17-year-old boy in Bauchi State has been arrested for allegedly removing his sister’s eyes for a money ritual, with six others also detained in connection with the act.
German mayor-elect stabbed at home, children questioned
Germany’s newly elected Herdecke mayor, Iris Stalzer, is fighting for her life after a stabbing attack that police say may involve close family members.
Students, staff accuse Kwara nursing college provost of extortion, bribery, exam manipulation
Staff and students of the Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences, Oke-Ode, have accused Provost Abdulquadri Olanrewaju of corruption, exam manipulation, and extortion, sparking outrage over alleged political protection.