The Anambra State High Court has sentenced Chidubem Anawonwa to death by hanging for the murder of his 74-year-old mother, Theresa, in 2019, following a trial that revealed a history of violence.
A disturbing video showing female secondary school students in Benue State physically assaulting and harassing a naked classmate has sparked widespread condemnation on social media.
Newly promoted AIG Moshood Jimoh has assumed duty at Zone 2 Command, warning officers against misconduct and corruption while pledging to restore police credibility through ethical conduct.
An inmate at Potiskum Correctional Centre in Yobe State, allegedly impregnated by a correctional officer, has delivered a baby boy. The Nigerian Correctional Service has suspended the officer and others involved, citing zero tolerance for misconduct.
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood will stand trial in 2027 over 15 charges including rape and sexual assault spanning from 1983 to 2016, involving seven women.
Popular fitness coach Roberto Cunha Lima, known as 'Beto Cunha Coach', was gunned down by a motorcycle shooter while leaving a gym in Salvador. Police are investigating the motive as the community mourns the loss of the influencer with 7,000 followers.
Detectives have arrested Jane Wangare Ndungu, linked to a criminal network that drugs men in social venues and steals valuables. The operation recovered stolen electronics and cash.
Police at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos have intercepted a 14-year-old boy attempting to stow away beneath an aircraft. The minor, identified as Eke Miracle, was discovered on the tarmac and taken into protective custody.
Nigerian military forces have identified a neutralized Boko Haram fighter as Habba Umar, alias 'Bomma,' a key IED expert and trainer linked to ISWAP in the North-East region.
Armed bandits attacked Dangoro village in Zamfara State, killing three people and injuring nine. Police repelled the assault, but houses and silos were destroyed in the violent incident.
Police in Cross River State have arrested 35-year-old Malime Ejor for allegedly killing his 26-year-old girlfriend, Moshie Igu, during a violent argument over infidelity accusations on a farm in Nwang Village.
Protesters in Eastern Cape, South Africa, have burned vehicles and buildings in violent unrest triggered by the installation of a Nigerian Igbo leader as a local king, sparking clashes and raising tensions over cultural sovereignty.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt after Alhaji Bilyaminu Julde, the Ardo of Gindir, was assassinated by gunmen in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Security forces recovered ammunition and spent shells at the scene.
A 30-year-old suspected armed robber, Mumin Kresi, died after jumping from a moving police vehicle while being escorted in Ghana's Savannah Region. The incident occurred during an operation to retrieve weapons linked to robbery cases.
Gunmen attacked Angwan Mada community in Nasarawa State, killing Jonathan Audu hours after he moved into his new house and abducting another resident for ransom.
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun, has paraded 35 suspects involved in various criminal activities across the state, including kidnapping, theft, and human trafficking, with significant recoveries made.
Violent protests have erupted in South Africa's Eastern Cape following the coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler, leading to arson, looting, and injuries as locals reject the installation.
Hundreds of residents in Plateau State protested on Monday, March 30, following a massacre on Palm Sunday, demanding urgent government intervention beyond curfews to address recurring violence.
Police in Cross River State have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly killing his girlfriend over accusations of infidelity in Nwang Village, with investigations ongoing.
A Delta State High Court has sentenced Lucky Edozien and Amaechi Enuebuka to death by hanging for the murder of Edozien's mother, Mrs. Janeth Odinuwe, in a case involving a ring and musical instruments.
Ondo State's Amotekun security forces rescued Segun Makinde and his 15-year-old son after a fierce gun battle with kidnappers along Oda Road in Akure South.
Suspected bandits attacked a wedding in Kaduna's Kagarko LGA, killing 13 people and abducting several others, with victims rushed to hospital and the community looted.
As the Nigerian Navy prepares to mark its 70th anniversary, analyst Musa Ilallah highlights its recognition as Africa's strongest naval force, successful anti-piracy efforts, and expanded regional security operations that have boosted Nigeria's economy.
A Niger Delta watchdog group advises the Federal Government against decentralizing pipeline security, warning it could trigger conflicts, weaken coordination, and threaten Nigeria's economic stability.
A nine-year-old girl was tragically crushed to death by a tipper truck in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. Police have arrested the driver and launched an investigation into the fatal incident.
Gunmen armed with AK-47 rifles stormed a wedding ceremony in Kaduna's Kagarko LGA, killing at least 13 guests and abducting others. The attack lasted nearly an hour, with victims rushed to hospitals and the community thrown into panic.
Gunmen stormed a wedding celebration in Kahir village, Kaduna, killing 13 people and kidnapping several guests. The attack occurred late Sunday night, with victims rushed to local hospitals.
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Gunmen attacked the Angwa Rukuba community in Jos North, Plateau State, killing several residents, including students. The Plateau State government has imposed a 48-hour curfew to restore order, while social media claims of a Christian massacre remain unc
A 21-year-old carpenter, Anthony Alabi, has been remanded in Ondo State for allegedly murdering a 58-year-old woman and raping her corpse, with the court awaiting DPP advice.
A Tennessee grandmother was wrongfully jailed for five months after facial recognition technology falsely identified her in a bank fraud case in North Dakota, a state she had never visited.