Nigerian police have reportedly arrested and paraded four persons, including two senior medical practitioners, accused of luring poor, uneducated and vulnerable young people in Nasarawa State into consenting to the removal and sale of their kidneys in breach of the law. According to Tribune Online, the arrests were made during a sting operation, and the case has raised concerns about illegal organ harvesting targeting vulnerable populations in the region.

A security guard named Malam Ado Shuaibu Maki was killed by suspected thieves who allegedly slit his throat during a robbery at a hospital in Danlasan Ward, Warawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred on the night of July 3, 2026, and the thieves made off with solar equipment from the facility, according to a statement issued.

Police in Kano State, Nigeria, have arrested a 35-year-old man, Adamu Musa, for allegedly impersonating a Chief Superintendent of Police and defrauding members of the public by promising them police recruitment slots. According to the Kano State Police Command, the suspect, a resident of Kureken Sani Quarters, was arrested by operatives of the Panshekara Police Division on September 1, 2026, following credible intelligence. Authorities said the suspect allegedly exploited unsuspecting job seekers through the fraudulent scheme.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has denied a report claiming he was offered ₦500 billion to run against Peter Obi in an election. Jonathan's spokesperson, Eze, urged Nigerians to ignore what he termed a fabricated story from a lesser-known website that falsely attributed the statement to Jonathan.

A Nigerian man has shared an account of a 2011 encounter in which a junior pastor allegedly gave him a questionable prophecy inside his car and then requested a N100,000 'seed' payment. According to Legit.ng, the man described the incident as a test of faith against reality, casting doubt on the pastor's motives. The story, which has drawn attention online, highlights ongoing public debate in Nigeria over fake prophecies and financial demands made by some church figures.

Lagos security operative Adebanjo Samuel received recognition for his integrity and professionalism after returning a customer’s misplaced sum of $9,100. This act highlights the values of honesty and responsibility within the security sector in Nigeria.