A devastating Kebbi bandit attack leaves sixteen dead as armed assailants storm Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages, sparking a major security response.
Taraba State rescued eight children trafficked to southeastern Nigeria under false pretences of being orphans. Authorities intercepted traffickers and reunited children with families.
British police have charged actor-comedian Russell Brand with sexual assault charges, including rape, relating to alleged incidents between 1999 and 2005.