Suspected thief forced to dance after NOUN laptop theft
A suspected thief was forced to dance after being caught stealing laptops at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), according to an eyewitness.
Category : Security
Boss Beats Apprentice Caught Sleeping on Camera
A boss in Lagos beats his apprentice after catching him sleeping on surveillance camera, sparking debate on training vs abuse.
66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive Lagos
The second batch of 66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks arrived at Lagos airport on June 24, 2026, received by federal delegation and security agencies.
Venezuela State of Emergency After Twin Quakes Kill 32
Venezuela's interim president declares a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes and aftershocks kill 32 people and injure over 700, collapsing buildings in Caracas.
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Police Dismiss Banditry Claims in Viral Katsina Video
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that a viral Katsina video showed officers with bandits, saying the armed men were recognised vigilantes and registered hunters supporting security operations.
EFCC to prosecute US-blacklisted ISIS financing suspects
EFCC confirms imminent prosecution of suspects linked to ISIS financing, including a Nigerian businessman and BDCs sanctioned by US for supporting Islamic State West Africa Province.
MTN Pledges Free SIM, Data, Cash as More Nigerians Return from SA
A second batch of 66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos. MTN donates SIM packs and cash, while Imo State gives ₦1 million each to indigenes.
Nigeria Family Loses 4 Children to Kidnappers in Adamawa
Four children abducted from a farm in Adamawa were found dead days later. Relatives share details of the abduction, ransom demand, and desperate search.
Two Arrested After Speeding Vehicle Kills Woman in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspects after a speeding vehicle in a convoy killed a young woman, Eno Udosen, near Rivers State University.
Woman Killed by Boyfriend in Delta State Pictured
A young woman allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Edjeba, Warri South, Delta State, has been pictured. Friends mourned her on X after the incident on June 23.
Ex-BA pilot jailed for raping 12-year-old girl he groomed online
Kwame Yeboah, 30, a former British Airways pilot, was sentenced to 9 years and 4 months for raping a 12-year-old girl after grooming her on social media and driving 200 miles to abuse her.
Police: Armed Men in Viral Video Are Vigilantes, Not Bandits
Nigeria Police Force clarifies that armed men in a viral video hailed by a police officer in Katsina are vigilantes and hunters, not bandits, warning against misinformation.
Edo Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Passengers
Edo police foiled a kidnap attempt on the Benin-Abraka road on June 21, rescuing all passengers from armed suspects who fled after a gun duel.
Nigerian social worker jailed for stealing $17k from disabled orphan
Akeatha Diane Akintola, 48, sentenced to five years in US prison for stealing $17,638 in Social Security benefits from a disabled orphaned child of the Snoqualmie Tribe.
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First Bank MD Gets Live Bullets in Parcel at Lagos Home
Lagos Police confirm First Bank MD Olusegun Alebiosu received an envelope with two live bullets at his residence on May 7, 2026. Investigation ongoing, no arrests made.
32 Dead, 700 Injured in Venezuela Earthquakes
At least 32 people died and over 700 were injured after back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and panic.
Yobe Police Arrest Man for Defiling 8-Year-Old Sister
Yobe police arrest 26-year-old man for allegedly defiling his 8-year-old sister in Potiskum. The suspect threatened the victim. Case under investigation.
FG Orders Banks to Freeze Assets of ISIS Financiers
Nigeria's federal government has mandated banks and financial firms to freeze assets of terrorism financiers following US sanctions on an alleged ISIS-linked Nigerian financier and three BDC operators.
EFCC Probes Lagos BDC Operator Mukhtar Adamu for Terror Financing
The EFCC was already investigating Lagos BDC operator Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad for alleged terrorism financing before the US imposed sanctions, sources say. The federal government is set to charge him in court.
Man allegedly r@pes five-year-old girl in Abia, child critical
A 5-year-old girl is in critical condition after being allegedly r@ped by a 35-year-old man in Abia State. The assault required stitches and caused blood loss.
NDLEA Arrests Mexican, 4 Others in Oyo Meth Lab Raid
NDLEA operatives arrested a Mexican meth expert and four Nigerians in an industrial-scale clandestine laboratory hidden in Oyo State forest, dismantling a major cartel operation.
Man Allegedly Kills Girlfriend in Delta Community
A young man allegedly killed his girlfriend in Edjeba Community, Warri South LGA, Delta State. Police have arrested the suspect and investigations are ongoing.
Delta Student Stabbed to Death in Boyfriend's Home
A student was found stabbed to death in her boyfriend's home in Warri, Delta State, after calling friends in panic saying he was harming her. The suspect has been arrested.
Bandits kill Chief Imam, two policemen, three others in Sokoto
Bandits killed Chief Imam Liman Audu and three others in Goronyo LGA, Sokoto, and abducted married women. Two policemen also died in Tureta LGA during a gun battle.
Woman arrested for attempting to steal baby at Anambra hospital
A woman was arrested at Divine Mercy Hospital in Onitsha, Anambra, after allegedly trying to kidnap a newborn while wearing a nurse's uniform. Police confirm suspect in custody.
Air Canada flight emergency landing after pilot incapacitated
An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax made an emergency landing at Boston Logan after the captain became incapacitated. The first officer safely diverted the plane with 61 passengers aboard.
Lagos Security Operative Honoured for Returning $9,100
Adebanjo Samuel, a Lagos security operative, returned a customer's misplaced $9,100 at an FCMB branch. Proton Security Service Limited will honour him at a civic reception.
US Jails Nigerian Politician 5 Years Over $3.5M Romance Scam
A US court sentenced Nigerian local government chairman Franklin Nwadialo to five years for orchestrating a $3.5 million online romance scam, causing severe emotional and financial harm to victims.
LPPC Suspends Mike Ozekhome from SAN Rank Over UK Property Fraud
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has suspended Mike Ozekhome from the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria pending disciplinary proceedings over a disputed UK property case.
NPA, Police Crack Down on Unauthorised Port Checkpoints
The NPA and Nigeria Police have agreed to eliminate unauthorised checkpoints along Apapa and Tin Can Island port corridors to reduce congestion, extortion, and jurisdictional overlaps.
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