Armed gangs launched coordinated assaults in Haiti's Artibonite region, killing dozens and displacing thousands just days before an international security force is expected to deploy to combat escalating violence.
Thieves have stolen over 400,000 KitKat bars, weighing 12 tons, from a truck in Europe. Nestlé confirms the theft during transport from Italy to Poland, highlighting rising cargo crime.
A handcuffed woman in Michigan escaped police custody by wriggling out of a patrol car's open window, captured on viral video. She remains at large and faces new charges.
Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighter, known as Saina, while attempting to infiltrate Maiduguri, Borno State, on March 29, 2026.
A 19-year-old mother in Nasarawa State recounts how gunmen snatched her newborn baby from her room at night. Community leaders and police are investigating, but no leads have been found yet.
The Nigeria Police Force in Adamawa State marked the 2026 National Police Day with a symbolic walkathon in Yola, urging officers to uphold professionalism and strengthen public trust through community outreach initiatives.
Duke Chidi Nwafor, brother of Mbara Deborah, releases original medical report and legal demand letter accusing Blessing CEO of forging cancer diagnosis to solicit donations.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and US Drug Enforcement Administration commit to enhanced partnership targeting drug cartels funding terrorism through strategic workshop in Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent deadly attacks in Plateau and Kaduna states, describing them as barbaric and cowardly. He ordered security agencies to intensify operations to track down perpetrators and rescue all abducted victims.
A three-year-old girl miraculously survived a freak pool drain accident that ripped out her small intestine during a family vacation in Mexico. The incident has led to a lawsuit against the equipment manufacturer.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has launched a priority investigation into a viral case of alleged online sexual exploitation of a toddler by his mother from Edo State.
Suspected kidnappers snatched a newborn from a 19-year-old mother in Nasarawa State, causing panic in the community near Abuja. Police are investigating, but no leads have been found yet.
Nigerian military forces thwarted a Boko Haram/ISWAP mass abduction attempt, rescuing over 150 civilians in a decisive operation in the North East. The troops repelled the attack, pursued terrorists, and safely recovered all victims.
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Protesters in South Africa's Eastern Cape set vehicles and buildings ablaze in opposition to the coronation of a Nigerian traditional leader, highlighting deep-seated tensions over immigration and sovereignty.
A barrister warns that Blessing CEO may face trial for forgery, identity theft, and obtaining money under false pretence if allegations of faking cancer results are proven true.
A three-storey church building collapsed in Accra, Ghana, killing two women and one man while injuring 20 others. The incident has sparked urgent building safety debates.
A young girl kidnapped while hawking in Kebbi State has been found abandoned in Minna, Niger State. Police are appealing for public help to locate her family and reunite them.
The Christian Association of Nigeria condemns the Palm Sunday attack in Plateau State, calling for swift justice and protection for communities amid rising violence.
The Nigeria Police Force launched a nationwide sanitation exercise and free medical outreach during the 2026 National Police Week to enhance police-community relations, promote health awareness, and encourage environmental responsibility among citizens.
A 35-year-old man is in police custody for allegedly murdering his girlfriend in Ogoja, Cross River State, following suspicions of infidelity, sparking protests.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North following a deadly attack on Gari Ya Waye community, with multiple casualties reported.
The Federal Government announces plans to extend Nigeria's digital network to neighboring countries to cut costs and enhance security. Meanwhile, Ekiti's new police commissioner pledges to strengthen border defenses against criminal influx.
The Middle Belt Forum urges liberalised access to self-defence weapons amid security concerns, while Northern Governors reiterate the need for state police to address localised threats.
Airport Police Command in Lagos intercepted a 14-year-old boy attempting to stow away on an aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, highlighting serious security breaches.
Violent protests erupted in KuGompo City, South Africa, over the reported coronation of a Nigerian Igbo leader, Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, as 'Igwe Ndigbo Na East London.' Protesters burned vehicles and buildings, sparking outrage from local authorities and t
Motorists in Lagos State face increased harassment from touts collaborating with the Lagos State Task Force, including vehicle hijackings and false accusations. Officials deny allegations, citing online smear campaigns.
A suspected railway vandal, Bashiru Hafeez, has been remanded in Lagos for allegedly stealing pandrol clips from rail tracks, posing severe safety risks. The NRC warns of potential derailments and vows zero tolerance for such economic sabotage.
A Lagos High Court has sentenced Olumuyiwa Idowu and his firm, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to 30 years for stealing funds meant for vehicle parts and failing to declare assets in a fraud case involving a Dutch businessman.
A Nigerian woman residing in the UK recounts a traumatic experience of racial harassment during a walk, which escalated with multiple police vehicles arriving, leaving her shaken and emotional.
Ikenna Onuoha, a junior staff member at Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, was found dead in a bush path, with police confirming preliminary investigation points to suicide.