Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was held at knifepoint during a violent burglary at his London residence, with thieves stealing £500,000 worth of valuables including cash, jewellery, and electronics.
A parolee with over 20 convictions faces homicide charges after a wrong-way crash killed 23-year-old Nigerian graduate Oluwalayomi Fadero in Nashville. The incident followed a stolen vehicle pursuit.
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission restricted access to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami's Abuja home, amid ongoing money laundering charges against him and his family.
Kebbi police have detained two nurses after two young sisters died from an alleged wrong injection at Zuru General Hospital. The state government has donated N10 million to the bereaved family and set up an investigative panel.
An all-female criminal network has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for smuggling cocaine worth £13.6 million across the UK using encrypted messaging and secret drop-offs.
Troops and vigilantes apprehend two suspected terrorists in Digare Village, Bauchi State, following actionable intelligence. Investigations are ongoing into their activities and potential criminal networks.
Nasarawa State Police Command neutralized a suspected kidnapper and disrupted his gang during an early morning operation on Akwanga Highway, following directives from the Inspector-General of Police.
Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a tricycle theft syndicate in Port Harcourt, arresting three suspects, recovering stolen vehicles, and seizing a firearm following a coordinated operation.
The Nigerian Army has launched online registration for its 91 Regular Recruits Intake, starting March 30, 2026, with no fees. Applicants must meet strict criteria including age, education, and document verification.
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja sentenced Oluokun Gabriel Adekola to three years' imprisonment for concealing N12 million, part of a larger fraud scheme, and ordered restitution.
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Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player with no arms or legs, faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting Bradrick Wells twice in the head during a car argument in Charles County, Maryland.
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Chukwuemeka Michael Ahanonu, has been found guilty of murdering 56-year-old Nila Patel in Leicester, UK, following a car crash while under cannabis influence. The violent attack occurred after he drove erratically, with the vic
Joint military and civilian forces have detained a suspected Boko Haram recruiter in Benesheikh, Borno state, following intelligence-led operations. The suspect is in custody as investigations continue to dismantle terrorist networks.
A woman who recently returned from the United Kingdom to attend a wedding has died in a fatal road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident involved a Toyota Camry colliding with a moving truck, leaving two others injured.
A fatal road accident in Ogun State claimed four lives after a speeding bus rammed into a stationary truck. FRSC confirms the crash was due to excessive speed, with victims evacuated to a mortuary.
A Nigerian woman returning from the UK to attend a wedding in Abeokuta has died in a fatal collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The crash involved a Toyota Camry and a truck, leaving one dead and two injured.
Nigerian international and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi was reportedly held at knifepoint during a burglary at his residence, with thieves stealing valuables worth around £500,000.
A tragic road accident on the Ijebu Ode–Ore Expressway in Ogun State has claimed four lives after a speeding commercial bus collided with a stationary truck. The FRSC confirms the incident occurred late Monday night, with preliminary investigations pointi
Precious Christopher, a student at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers State, was kidnapped by gunmen while traveling to campus. She posted a desperate plea for help on WhatsApp before being taken.
A 39-year-old musician faces felony charges after surveillance footage allegedly shows him assaulting a 61-year-old Alzheimer's patient at a Los Angeles care facility, sparking a $25 million lawsuit.
A 35-year-old attorney, Chinette Gallichan, was killed in a targeted shooting outside the CCMA in Johannesburg. The incident occurred as she arrived for a labour dispute case, with the suspect fleeing the scene. Police are investigating the murder.
A survivor describes chaos as suspected bandits invaded an ECWA Church in Kwara, abducting at least seven worshippers. Three were rescued as security forces launch a manhunt.
Delta State Commissioner of Police Aina Adesola visits Ozoro, condemns sexual harassment, and pledges to identify and prosecute all perpetrators. Police also report recent drug busts and cultist arrests.
Police in Kubwa, FCT, are searching for Markus Ismaila, who allegedly stabbed his elder brother Williams multiple times after a confrontation about eating their father's breakfast.
A Utah mother faces kidnapping charges after allegedly abducting her autistic son's 11-year-old bully, forcing an apology, and threatening violence, causing the boy severe emotional distress.
Rivers State Police have arrested suspected armed robbers involved in a series of tricycle thefts across Port Harcourt, recovering weapons and stolen vehicles.
Lagos State Taskforce operatives have apprehended five suspected street urchins known as 'Omotaku' for allegedly extorting motorists along the Aboru-Abule-Egba axis of Abeokuta Expressway following a tip-off.
Kano State Hisbah Board detained over 600 individuals, including a local government chairman, and rescued 66 missing children during Sallah festivities for moral offences like indecent dressing.
The Nigerian Army has initiated a search and rescue mission following the escape of a 40-year-old man from kidnappers in Abia State, with troops scouring forests to apprehend the criminals and recover a stolen vehicle.
Troops from the 8 Division Strike Force have eliminated numerous bandits linked to notorious kingpin Bello Turji in coordinated operations across Zamfara and Sokoto states, despite facing ambushes and mechanical setbacks.