Grandpa, 76, Gets 40 Years for Drug Crimes

A 76-year-old man, Francis Omofe, has been sentenced to 40 years imprisonment for drug-related offences by Justice James Omotosho, with the judge citing national interest and deterrence.

Blord Appears in Court for Bail Hearing, Sparks Reactions

Businessman Linus Williams, known as Blord, was brought to Federal High Court Abuja by prison officials for his bail hearing after 15 days in Kuje Correctional Centre, wearing traditional Igbo attire and sparking mixed reactions online.

Man Detained After Trying to Jump White House Fence

A security alert was triggered at the White House after a man attempted to scale a perimeter fence, leading to a swift takedown by US Secret Service agents. One officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the altercation.

Nigerian Men Charged in $100M IRS Identity Fraud in US

Two Nigerian men face charges for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft in a scheme that allegedly defrauded the IRS of over $100 million using stolen identities.

Man Kills Sister, Stabs Girlfriend, Shoots Youth in Abia

A man identified as Chinedu Anamelechi has allegedly shot dead his girlfriend's sister, stabbed his girlfriend, and shot a young man in Umuanga Amakama community, Abia State. Police confirm the incident, with victims hospitalized and the suspect at large.

Newborn Baby Rescued from Abandoned FCT Building

A newborn baby was discovered abandoned in an uncompleted building in Gwagwalada, FCT. The infant was rescued by vigilantes and police, now in orphanage care as authorities search for the mother.

Ogun to Charge Truck Driver in Anthony Joshua Crash Case

The Ogun State Government plans to file criminal charges against Abubakar Adamu, the driver of a stationary truck involved in a fatal accident that killed associates of former boxing champion Anthony Joshua. State counsel seeks to consolidate charges with

Manager, Associate Remanded Over Alleged $50,487 Fraud

A Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a Nomba Financial Services manager and an associate in custody over an alleged $50,487 fraud and money laundering scheme involving cross-border transactions with the DRC.

Fear in Rivers as Vigilante Leader Abducted, Security Raids

Residents of Ipo community in Rivers State are living in fear following the abduction of a local vigilante commander by suspected armed herders. A joint security operation has recovered weapons and destroyed criminal camps, but the community warns of ongo

Court Remands 29 Over Unlawful Assembly in Ogun

A magistrate in Sagamu, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of 29 suspects in a correctional facility for alleged unlawful assembly and acts disturbing public peace, part of a police operation that arrested 146 individuals.

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