Niger Recruits Forest Guards, Urges Discipline
Niger State Government has deployed the first batch of newly recruited forest guards. Governor Bago visited trainees, urging discipline in the fight against criminal elements in forests.
Category : Search result: criminal conviction
Diddy Appeals Conviction, Seeks Release from Prison
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers argue his 4-year sentence for pr0stitution charges is too harsh. They've appealed for his immediate release, claiming the judge overstepped. Read the full details.
NDLEA Niger Convicts 100+ Drug Offenders in 2025
Niger State NDLEA commander reveals over 100 convictions and massive drug seizures from Jan-Nov 2025. Public intelligence key to success. Read the full report.
Romance Fraudster Jailed 17 Years for £1M Scam
Nigel Baker, 56, tricked single mothers out of over £1M for his gambling. He promised marriage but exploited their trust. Read the shocking details.
Trey Songz in Court Over Nightclub Assault Allegations
R&B star Trey Songz appears in Manhattan court, charged with assault and criminal mischief after incidents at a Times Square nightclub and restaurant. Details inside.
Police intercept stolen vehicles, dismantle hideouts in Cross River
Cross River Police Command intercepts stolen vehicles, dismantles criminal hideouts, and boosts surveillance in riverine areas. CP Rashid Bello and NUJ pledge collaboration to maintain state's peace.
Ex-NAHCO staff jailed for stealing 25kg drug at Lagos airport
NAHCO Aviance explains how it uncovered, arrested, and helped prosecute a former junior employee for stealing 25kg of ephedrine hydrochloride from its Lagos airport warehouse. Read the full story.
Two nabbed with narcotics in Ibadan security raid
A joint security operation in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge led to two arrests for narcotics and the dismantling of criminal hideouts. The action followed resident petitions over rising crime. Read the full details.
15-Year Sentence for Man Who R@ped Mother-in-Law
Walter Maponga convicted for a brutal assault on his 56-year-old mother-in-law in Mhondoro. Neighbors intervened to stop the attack. Shocking case breaches family trust.
Tinubu Urges ICC to Uphold Sovereignty of Nations
President Tinubu calls on the ICC to respect national sovereignty. Nigeria reaffirms commitment to global justice, detailing domestic efforts on war crimes and humanitarian law.
Court Shifts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Trial to 2026
An FCT High Court has adjourned the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 2026. Read the full details of the court's ruling and the legal arguments presented.
UK Politician Tulip Siddiq Gets 2-Year Jail Term
British-Bangladeshi MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in absentia to two years in jail by a Bangladeshi court on corruption charges. She denies all allegations, calling it a political witch-hunt.
LASUED Disowns Staff in Sexual Violence Case
LASUED clarifies a convicted sex offender was never a staff member, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy against sexual violence on campus. Read the full details.
Police Arrest Suspected Cultists in Sokoto Operation
Sokoto police arrest 3 suspected cult members from 'Sai Malam' group, uncover WhatsApp recruitment channel for criminal activities. Commissioner assures continued security efforts.
Governor Mohammed warns criminals against insecurity in Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed issues a stern warning to criminals, vowing they will not turn the state into a theatre of insecurity. Read his full speech and security strategy.
ICC Rejects Duterte Release Request
International Criminal Court rejects former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's release request ahead of crimes against humanity trial. Read latest updates on drug war case.
Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Rights Appeal
Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's rights violation case against DSS. The court ruled the appeal became academic after his terrorism conviction and life imprisonment sentence.
Lawmaker Questions Kanu vs Boko Haram Sentencing
Rep Bello El-Rufai challenges IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment while Boko Haram terrorist got 20 years. Read about the sentencing disparities in Nigeria's terrorism cases.
Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Rises to 75
At least 75 killed in Hong Kong high-rise inferno as criminal investigation launched. Authorities arrest 3, probe bamboo scaffolding role in deadly blaze that engulfed multiple towers.
Delta Police Bust Criminal Network in Oghara
Delta State Police Command has dismantled a criminal syndicate in Oghara, recovering an AK-47 rifle and arresting multiple suspects. Authorities warn of growing sophistication in local cult activities.
Police recover 210 ammunition rounds in Kaduna
Kaduna Police recover 210 rounds of 7.56mm ammunition abandoned on Zaria-Funtua highway. Commissioner warns criminals as manhunt begins. Stay informed with latest security updates.
Man remanded for alleged sexual assault on 3-year-old
Joseph Olasope remanded in Kirikiri prison for allegedly assaulting a 3-year-old pupil in Lagos school. Case adjourned until December 10 for DPP's advice. Share to raise awareness.
Five Men Sentenced to Death for Taxi Driver Murder
Oyo State High Court sentences five men to death by hanging for the 2024 murder of taxi driver Shittu. Justice delivered in Ibadan court ruling. Read full details.
Five sentenced to death for Ibadan taxi driver murder
Oyo State High Court sentences five men to death by hanging for the murder of taxi driver Akeem Shittu. Justice delivers verdict after thorough examination of evidence in the brutal case.
Army arrests suspected kidnapper in Taraba
Nigerian Army troops arrest Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, associate of kidnapping mastermind Umar Musa, in Southern Taraba operation. Military says this marks progress in dismantling criminal networks.
Gumi: I'll Lead Calls for Kanu's Release If He Shows Remorse
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says he will lead calls for Nnamdi Kanu's release if the IPOB leader shows remorse for his actions. Read the full story on this developing news.
Ogun Governor Orders Foreign Nationals Registration
Governor Dapo Abiodun mandates foreign nationals registration in Ogun State, orders security crackdown on criminal hideouts, warns landlords harboring criminals.
Army Arrests Notorious Taraba Kidnapper, Exposes Syndicate
Nigerian Army troops capture suspected kidnapper Abubakar Bawa in Taraba, exposing criminal network behind violent attacks. Operation Zafin Wuta continues to dismantle terror groups.
Ejimakor: No Lawyers Could Change Kanu's Verdict
Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, states that even one million lawyers couldn't have changed the terrorism conviction outcome. Read his full analysis of the case.
Police Open to Criminals Embracing Peace - IGP
IGP Kayode Egbetokun says criminals willing to surrender are welcome, but police operations against criminal networks will intensify. Learn about Nigeria's security strategy.
Page 1 of 3