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October 9, 2026

On Customer Service Week, Nigerian subscribers express rage, frustration amid MTN network outage

MTN data subscribers in Abuja, Oyo, Lagos, Rivers, and Delta have expressed rage over the network outage on Thursday during Customer Service Week.

Customers at MTN office
October 9, 2026

Stephen Odiboh sentenced to 33 months for multi-victim wire fraud, romance scams

Stephen Odiboh has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. His sentencing was announced on Thursday.

October 9, 2026

Board chairman, co-owner of Nodus Bank jailed 62 months for multimillion-dollar wire fraud

The former board chairman and co-owner of Nodus International Bank has been sentenced to 62 months in prison for wire fraud.

Nodus International Bank
October 9, 2026

Fraudster convicted for defrauding crypto exchange Uranium Finance of $50 million

Jonathan Spalletta has been convicted of computer fraud and money laundering in connection with his hacks of the decentralised cryptocurrency exchange Uranium Finance.

Uranium Finance
October 9, 2026

Co-creator of dark web marketplace ‘Empire’ Raheim Hamilton jailed 40 years

Mr Hamilton agreed to forfeit certain illicit proceeds, including about 1,230 bitcoin and 24.4 Ether, as well as three properties in Virginia.

Photo used to illustrate Dark web marketplace
October 3, 2026

2027: Labour Party youth leaders begin talks on backing APC, Tinubu

Several Labour Party youth decried the “inadequate recognition, total negligence and lack of engagement.”

October 3, 2026

Police parade three suspected armed robbers for murder, theft in Oyo

The suspects allegedly confessed to their involvement in several other robbery incidents in the state.

October 3, 2026

Lagos government arrests 215 suspected street beggars

According to the commissioner, the operation was part of efforts to maintain public order.

Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) officials (Credit: Lagos State Government)
October 2, 2026

Lagos teacher jailed for life for defiling eight-year-old pupil in school toilet

A Lagos teacher, Nwatu Isaac, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a pupil.

October 2, 2026

Carter Efe beats Speed Darlington; Phyna becomes first-ever female champion

Carter Efe secured the victory after the referee stopped the four-round bout.

Carter, Phyna