Jermaine Grant, a 43-year-old British national, faces charges for directing activities of Somali terror group Al-Shabaab, including training and combat roles, following a London counter-terrorism investigation.
Anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig found guilty of attempted manslaughter for trying to push his wife off a cliff in Hawaii and attacking her with a rock during a marital dispute.
Brigadier-General O. Braimah, Brigade Commander of the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, was reportedly killed in a Boko Haram ambush in Kaga LGA, Borno State, during a Wednesday night attack on a military formation.
Police in Ondo State have arrested 28-year-old Femi Agbeye for allegedly killing his three siblings with a matchet. The victims, aged 20, 7, and 5, were found lifeless in Okitipupa, with authorities promising a thorough investigation and justice.
Rex Heuermann, the Long Island serial killer, has pleaded guilty to murdering eight women over 17 years, ending a decades-long investigation. The case was solved using DNA from a pizza crust.
Courtney Williams, a former elite US soldier, faces charges for allegedly transmitting classified defense information to a journalist, with prosecutors citing phone records and potential prison time.
A fatal accident involving a tanker, tricycle, and car at Refinery Junction near Effurun Roundabout in Delta State has resulted in two deaths, with the keke rider and a passenger confirmed dead.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has apprehended 20 foreign nationals from Sudan, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger in Kano for lacking valid documents and raising security concerns.
A 28-year-old female support worker in Wales has been removed from the professional register after sharing a bed with a 15-year-old boy, sending sexual photos, and engaging in inappropriate behavior while employed to assist his family.
The Defence Headquarters confirms terrorists and soldiers were killed in a coordinated attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. Troops responded with courage and superior firepower, forcing insurgents to retreat.
Bandits killed five people, including a father and son, and abducted 22 others in midnight attacks across three Sokoto communities, with residents reporting panic and security delays.
Brigadier-General O. Braimah, commander of the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, is reportedly among casualties after insurgents attacked military bases in Borno State on Wednesday night.
Human rights experts raise alarm over disproportionate dangers faced by women, children, and the elderly in migration, citing structural inequalities and exploitation. They call for stronger safeguards and rights-based frameworks.
A two-year-old child died at Wisdom Gate International School in Rivers State after a poorly mounted bookshelf collapsed on her. The school confirmed the incident, but allegations of negligence, evidence tampering, and police inaction have surfaced.
A Honolulu jury found anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig guilty of attempted manslaughter for trying to push his wife off a cliff during a hike. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
The US government will automatically register eligible men for the military draft beginning December 2026 under a new rule, shifting responsibility from individuals to the Selective Service System.
The Israeli military alleges Mohammed Wishah, an Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza, was a Hamas militant using his press credentials as cover. Al Jazeera condemns the strike as a targeted crime against journalists.
Delta State Police have apprehended a 32-year-old suspect, Alex Kehinde, for the alleged murder of an 80-year-old man in Asaba. The victim was suffocated during a home renovation scam, with suspects stealing his property and extorting ransom from his fami
Police in Ogun State have arrested a 27-year-old man for the alleged murder of a commercial motorcyclist in Igbesa. The suspect attacked the victim during an attempted bike-snatching, leading to a fatal struggle.
Brian Hooker, 59, was arrested in the Bahamas as a suspect in his wife Lynette's disappearance at sea. His stepdaughter alleges a history of threats, while police investigate the incident.
A Minnesota father faces manslaughter charges after his 10-month-old son suffocated under weighted blankets while he chatted online for hours without checking on the child.
Ogun State Waste Management Authority has arrested and prosecuted 108 individuals for indiscriminate waste dumping in Abeokuta, with fines imposed to deter environmental violations.
A 9-year-old girl in Labakuri village, Demsa LGA, Adamawa state, was sexually assaulted by a 60-year-old man known in the community. The incident has sparked outrage, with the victim's family reporting to police and demanding urgent justice.
A Damaturu magistrate court has sentenced 22-year-old Rabilu Sani to twelve years imprisonment for raping a minor in Jakusko LGA. The Yobe State Government pursued justice through legal proceedings.
A two-year-old boy in Indiana was found dead, severely malnourished, with evidence he consumed drywall and diapers. His parents face murder and neglect charges.
Yobe State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Musa Mohammed and Abdullahi Musa, for alleged murder and drug abuse offenses in Damaturu. The suspects are accused of using dangerous weapons in fatal attacks, with one case linked to substance ab
A groom in Oklahoma was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his friend during his bachelor party celebration at an Airbnb rental property.
The Abia State Police Command has refuted viral reports claiming 488 Boko Haram members were arrested in the state, stating it's an 11-year-old video. Authorities warn against spreading false information that could cause panic.
Ondo State Police confirm the arrest of a 28-year-old man, Femi Agbeye, for allegedly killing his three siblings with a machete in Okitipupa. The victims, aged 5 to 20, were found dead at the scene.
The Federal Government warns of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in 10 states from April 8-12, 2026, urging residents to take precautionary measures.