A Taraba State High Court has sentenced Mallam Mubarak Hassan to 15 years imprisonment for the culpable homicide of 16-year-old Mustapha Ishyaku, while acquitting him on abduction charges.
A middle-aged man was fatally stabbed by suspected phone snatchers at Kawo Bridge in Kaduna State, with eyewitnesses describing the attack as sudden and brutal. Residents call for increased security measures.
A horrific incident in Derby city centre left seven people with serious injuries after a car ploug into pedestrians. Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of attempted murder and other charges.
A 21-year-old Building Technology student at FUOYE was killed when a truck crashed into his home in Aramoko-Ekiti. His father appeals for justice and road repairs.
An 85-year-old man, Malam Isah Abdullahi, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by a Kano High Court for rape. The conviction was secured by the state's Ministry of Justice after a successful prosecution.
Police in Oyo State have launched a murder investigation after a teenage boy's body was discovered in the University of Ibadan swimming pool. The victim, aged 14-15, was found with injuries and blood stains at the scene.
The Handala Hack Team, linked to Iranian cyber units, has claimed responsibility for hacking FBI Director Kash Patel's personal emails, releasing hundreds of photos and messages. US officials confirm the leak is authentic but stress the information is his
A series of deadly ambushes and ransom killings in Kebbi and Zamfara states highlight the escalating insecurity in northern Nigeria, with calls for elite action.
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) has partnered with security experts and media practitioners to create an operational framework for state police in the South West, aiming to address rising crime and kidnapping.
A pastoral visit turns violent as a couple attacks their church leader over a past grievance, leading to murder charges, imprisonment, and an unexpected redemption story with divine blessings.
Nigerian troops eliminated 38 suspected ISWAP fighters during a counterattack in Borno State, recovering weapons and causing no military fatalities.
An 18-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of arson after a devastating fire ripped through the historic Big Mill in Leek, Staffordshire, a Grade II-listed building dating back to 1857.
French authorities have prevented a suspected terrorist bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris's 8th arrondissement, arresting one man while a second suspect remains at large. The incident occurred near the Champs-Élysées in the early hours
Operation Hadin Kai troops eliminated 38 ISWAP terrorists in Sambisa Forest, Borno, recovering seven AK-47 rifles and other weapons. The military operation saw no fatalities among Nigerian forces.
The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency has provided aid to over 50,000 IDPs and vulnerable residents affected by flooding, with support from the state government and donors. SEMA reaffirms its commitment to transparent and effective relief distribut
Three teenagers attempted to bomb University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital with explosives hidden in a food flask, intercepted at entrance, leading to blasts that killed 23 and injured 108.
A young boy is stranded in Mangoro, Niger State, after bandits killed his father and abducted his mother during a family journey. Relatives are sought to identify him from online photos.
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the alleged extra-judicial killing of Abdulrahman Mustapha in Maiduguri, Borno State, amid claims of security threats and suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
A major fire at Akim Timber Market in Calabar destroyed goods worth millions of naira, but no lives were lost. Police attribute the blaze to an electrical fault and coordinated a multi-agency response.
Oyo State Police investigate the death of an unidentified teenage boy found at the University of Ibadan swimming pool, with signs of foul play including blood and bruises observed on the body.
Suspected kidnappers have abducted six health workers in a midnight attack on a health centre in Akure, Ondo State. The gunmen forced entry, rounded up staff, and fled with victims, leaving patients unharmed but shaken.
Gunmen invaded a health centre in Akure, Ondo State, abducting six medical personnel. Amotekun rescued five victims and two others from separate incidents, heightening security concerns.
A Nigerian lady, Hafsat, was left stunned when a man at a business center insisted on touching her inappropriately, arguing he had a 'right' to appreciate beauty abroad.
Golf legend Tiger Woods faces DUI, property damage, and refusal charges after a high-speed crash in Florida, with police citing impairment from medication.
The NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, has distributed drones, GPS trackers, and tactical gear to state commands to enhance surveillance and operations against vandals, with warnings against indiscipline.
Florida streamer Clavicular, real name Braden Eric Peters, was arrested on misdemeanor battery charges for allegedly provoking a physical altercation between two women during a livestream and sharing the footage online to exploit the individuals involved.
FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account was compromised by Iran-linked hackers, who leaked historical personal materials. The FBI confirmed the breach but stated no government information was involved.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has decorated Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as Assistant Inspector-General, commending his operational experience and role in strengthening Lagos policing with community engagement.
The Nigerian military has escalated precision airstrikes against ISWAP insurgents in Sambisa Forest, while the Church of Brethren reveals 70 of its branches have been displaced by Boko Haram violence in the North-East region.
Jesse Sartin, 25, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery resulting in death after shaking his girlfriend's 20-month-old daughter, Caroline Boggs, who died from her injuries. The case highlights the tragic consequences of child abuse.