A Nigerian man, Lucky Ekoemeye, has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment in India for possessing 7.8g of cocaine. The court considered his detention period and lack of prior conviction.
The remains of Senator Godiya Akwashiki have arrived in Abuja from India. SDP leaders describe his death as a major loss to Nasarawa and Nigeria. Funeral details pending.
A 6-year-old girl was gang-raped and murdered in Bulandshahr, India. The accused threw her from a rooftop. Police arrested two suspects after an exchange of gunfire. Read the full report.
West African stakeholders call for urgent, coordinated action against human trafficking, highlighting its $150bn annual profit and 75% child victim rate. Learn about the regional strategy.
A 29-year-old Nigerian woman, Olajide Esther, was arrested in Bengaluru, India, for smuggling 121 grams of cocaine concealed inside sliced bread. Police seized the drugs worth Rs 65 lakh and arrested the intended recipient. Read the full details.
Indian police arrested 16 Nigerians without valid visas at a farmhouse raid for illegal liquor and gambling. Cash and alcohol worth lakhs seized. Read details.
New details emerge about Sajid Akram, the gunman in the Bondi Beach terror attack. His family in Hyderabad, India, expressed no knowledge of his radical beliefs. Read the full investigation.
A passenger train derailed after hitting a herd of elephants in northeast India, killing seven. No human injuries reported. Read about the human-wildlife conflict.
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241, details his escape, PTSD, and struggle to reconnect with family in a new BBC interview. Read his heartbreaking story.
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
India leads the world in doping violations for a third consecutive year, with 260 positive tests in 2024. This poses a major challenge as the country prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Air India located a Boeing 737 it lost track of in 2012, parked at Kolkata Airport. The airline paid a massive parking fine of nearly 10 million rupees. Read the full story of this aviation oversight.
Former US President Donald Trump has been named the first recipient of FIFA's new Peace Prize. The award recognises his disputed role in global peace efforts. Read the full story.
A woman in India admits to drowning her 6-year-old niece at a wedding, claiming the child looked prettier. She also confessed to murdering three other relatives. Read the shocking details.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged 3 years, 7 months, and 20 days, breaks the world record as the youngest player to earn an official FIDE chess rating. Discover his incredible journey.
India's rupee falls to a historic low beyond 90 against the US dollar, driven by foreign outflows and stalled US trade talks. Analysts see a new market-aligned approach from the central bank. Read more for the full analysis.
Vice President Kashim Shettima supports a partnership with Indian firms to deploy KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools, aiming to digitally transform education. Read more.
Niger State Police arrest domestic worker Suleiman Audu for stealing Lexus SUV from Lagos employer. Intercepted on Minna-Abuja road while transporting vehicle for disposal. Full details.
India's economy expanded 8.2% in July-September 2025, beating forecasts but facing pressure from US tariffs. Learn how this affects global trade and Nigeria's economic outlook.
India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru faces severe traffic gridlock and infrastructure decay, threatening productivity in the world's fifth-largest economy. Discover how tech giants are responding.
Kaduna court sentences Kingsley Timothy to 15 strokes of cane for stealing phones worth ₦650,000 from a church. Magistrate warns against repeat offenses.
Ogun State Police intercept motorcyclist fleeing with wife's corpse. Suspect Godonu Lowe arrested with blood-stained cutlass recovered. CP urges public vigilance.
Global luxury brands like Galeries Lafayette enter India's promising $11B market, facing customs duties and local competition. Market set to triple by 2030 despite challenges.
An Air India Express flight from Mumbai to Varanasi made an emergency landing due to a bomb threat. All 176 passengers and crew were safely evacuated. Read the full details of the security scare.
Rivers State Police Command makes breakthrough arrest in tragic case of 20-year-old orphan Mercy Peter, bringing hope for justice in brutal rape and murder investigation.
Ondo State Police apprehend suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle after plying the owner with alcohol mixed with sleeping pills. Full details of the cunning operation revealed.
Ogun State Police Command has dismantled a sophisticated Cameroonian human trafficking syndicate, rescuing multiple victims in a major operation that exposes cross-border criminal networks.
Kano State Police Command has dismantled a sophisticated SIM card syndicate, arresting six suspects and recovering over ₦17 million in a major crackdown on telecommunications fraud.
American law enforcement has apprehended a Nigerian national and four accomplices wanted by Germany for orchestrating a massive €300 million fraud scheme spanning multiple countries.
Shocking incident in Lagos as a young woman loses her life after allegedly damaging a man's vehicle, sparking outrage and raising questions about mob justice in Nigeria.