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Four Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping, Murder in Akwa Ibom

An Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of businessman Chijioke Anyanwu. The notorious gang also abducted a university lecturer. Read the full details of the judgment and the gang's operations.

IBEDC Blames Power Outages on Reduced Grid Supply

IBEDC attributes prolonged power outages in its franchise area to reduced allocation from the national grid. The company is engaging TCN for a solution while cracking down on energy theft.

Two Arrested for Telecom Vandalism in Osun

Osun NSCDC arrests a driver and scrap dealer for vandalising telecom sites in Eripa and Otan Ayegbaju, recovering stolen batteries. Two suspects remain at large. Read more.

Woman fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband

Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.

Agbero Flees With Woman's Bottle of Fanta in Lagos

A Lagos woman was left distressed after a tout, known as an 'agbero', snatched her bottle of Fanta and fled. The incident, captured on video, has ignited discussions on public safety. Read the full story.

Thieves Steal Church Speakers, AC; Pastor in Pain

A Nigerian pastor is heartbroken after thieves raided his church auditorium, carting away speakers and an air conditioner. The incident raises security concerns for places of worship. Read the full report.

Troops rescue 14 captives in Orokam Forest operation

Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have freed 14 kidnapped victims from a hideout in Orokam Forest. The successful raid followed community intelligence. Read the full details of the rescue mission.

Woman Defends Harrison Gwamnishu with WhatsApp Chats

A woman shares her private WhatsApp conversations with activist Harrison Gwamnishu, revealing details of his meetings with Edo officials before his arrest over a kidnap case. She defends him against ransom theft claims.

Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.

Rivers Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Emuoha

Rivers State Police Command rescues five kidnap victims unhurt in Emuoha. CP Adepoju vows to track down fleeing cultists. Read the full report on the successful joint operation.

Activist Gwamnishu Denies Stealing Kidnap Ransom

Nigerian activist Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after being accused of stealing part of a ransom meant for a pregnant kidnap victim and her husband in Edo. Read his full response.

Man Arraigned for Stealing Pregnant Dog in Akure

A 39-year-old man, Joseph Raphael, faces court in Akure for allegedly stealing a pregnant dog valued at N500,000. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.

Nigeria's Cyberattacks Jump Over 1000% in Q3 2025

A new report reveals Nigerian firms faced a record 1,047% surge in cyberattacks last quarter, with stolen employee logins now the primary threat. Learn how businesses can defend themselves.

Cyber Attacks in Nigeria Jump Over 1,000% in Q3

Data breaches in Nigeria surged 1,047% in Q3 2025. Hackers now use stolen credentials, not software flaws. Experts urge stronger identity controls to combat this new threat.

Man arrested for staging own kidnap in Ondo

Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.

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