Africa
Nigerian bank boss pleads not guilty to 26 fresh charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Mr Emefiele of committing exchange rate violations during his tenure as the central bank chief.
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Sextortion case: Two arrested in Nigeria after Australian boy's suicide
Australian police say the teenage victim had traded explicit images with a person online before they began making threats and demanding money.
BBC
Africa
Amal Umar: Nigerian film star arrested on bribery charges
Police say Amal Umar gave an officer 250,000 naira (£137; $175) to have her impounded car released.
BBC
Africa
Nigerian Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan
The Islamic police, widely known as Hisbah, carry out searches of eateries and markets every year during Ramadan.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria: Man, 33, in court for allegedly removing neighbour's scrotum
Prosecutors said Kenneth unlawfully caused grievous harm to his neighbour (co-shop owner in the market), Mr Pascal Uche, by allegedly removing one scrotum from his private part during a fracas.
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Africa
Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears
Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria's former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele
BBC
Africa
YouTube terminates TB Joshua's official channel
It comes weeks after an investigation by the BBC and openDemocracy uncovered evidence of widespread sexual abuse and torture by the late preacher.
BBC
Africa
Beauty queen wanted in Nigeria for alleged drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said that Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, escaped when its officers raided her her home in Lagos last week.
BBC
Africa
Nigerian Islamic police in manhunt for TikTokers
The social media stars are under fire over behaviour deemed indecent by some Muslims.
BBC
Africa
Betta Edu: Nigerian poverty minister suspended over money in personal bank account
Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was suspended on Monday following public outrage over the scandal.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria seeks to ban degrees from Kenya, Uganda in crackdown
This comes days after the West African country suspended the accreditation of degrees from Benin and Togo.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria frees 4,000 inmates jailed over fines
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said those freed were inmates who had been in custody for not paying fines.
BBC
Africa
I’m no longer married to my ex, we’re divorced, woman says
She said the marriage, which was contracted under the Urhobo Native Law and Custom, has been dissolved and she has moved on happily, contrary to online publications allegedly sponsored by the estranged husband.
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Africa
Nigerian doctor sentenced to life in prison for rape
Dr Olufemi Olaleye sexually assaulted the girl for more than a year until his wife found out and informed the police, the prosecutor said.
BBC
Africa
Mohbad: Nigeria court remands Naira Marley, others over singer's death
The Police had filed an application before the court for an order to remand the duo for 30 days pending the completion of an investigation into the death of Mohbad
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Europe
Football star Victor Osimhen threatens to sue his own club over TikTok video mocking him
The video, which appeared on the club's TikTok account, showed Osimhen failing to score from the spot during a game against Bologna at the weekend, with a sped-up voice dubbed over the top.
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Crime
Probe launched into death of Afropop star MohBad
The 27-year-old singer, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died a week ago in hospital in Lagos
BBC
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UAE lifts visa ban on Nigeria, resumes flights
The restriction placed last October was lifted following negotiations between Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and UAE leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, on Monday
BBC
Africa
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Niger's coup leader has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule within three years. Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani made the announcement after meeting mediators from the West African regional bloc Ecowas in the capital, Niame...
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Africa
Nigeria: Tinubu opens defence in Peter Obi's petition, tenders 18 exhibits
Mr Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the disputed poll, filed his petition at the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja, accusing the electoral commission, INEC, of rigging the election in favour of Mr Tinubu.
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