Girl Dies After Falling on Iron Rod at Kano Construction Site
An 8-year-old girl, Siyama Idris, died after falling onto an exposed iron rod at a road reconstruction site in Kano State, highlighting safety concerns at construction zones.
Category : Security
Tenant Accuses Landlord of Banning Cars, Causing Hardship
A Nigerian tenant alleges her landlord prevents residents from owning cars, leading to forced sales and financial struggles, with claims of physical and spiritual torment.
NAF Officer Arrested for Fatal Shooting in Port Harcourt
A Nigerian Air Force officer has been arrested after allegedly shooting a man dead during a confrontation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred at NAF Harmony Estate, with police investigating the circumstances.
Butcher Stabs Customer Over Meat Price in Umuahia
A butcher in Umuahia has been arrested for stabbing a customer in the neck with scissors during a disagreement over meat prices at Orie Ugba market. The victim is hospitalized and responding to treatment.
Texas Teacher, Boyfriend Indicted for Child Sexual Abuse
A Texas grand jury has indicted former substitute teacher Madison Jones and boyfriend Zackery Dondlinger on multiple charges related to alleged sexual abuse of a 5-year-old girl, with bonds set at millions.
Bomb Explosions Hit Maiduguri in Borno State
Multiple bomb explosions have been reported in three key locations in Maiduguri, Borno State, including El-Kanemi Monday Market and UMTH. Residents suspect Boko Haram involvement as investigations continue.
Explosions Rock Maiduguri After Ramadan, Boko Haram Suspected
A double explosion struck Maiduguri, Borno State capital, on March 16, 2026, shortly after iftar. Suspected Boko Haram IEDs targeted key locations including UMTH and Monday Market.
Teen Student Remanded for Alleged Murder in Ondo Court
A 17-year-old student, Daniel Johnson, has been remanded at a juvenile correctional centre in Akure for allegedly stabbing his friend to death following a fight over clothing at a lesson centre in Ondo State.
Bayelsa Murder: Pastor Brandy, Girlfriend Arraigned
George Idumange, known as Pastor Brandy, his girlfriend, and three others face 12-count charges for the murder of estate agent Richard Ekpebu. They pleaded not guilty and were remanded pending trial.
Police Seek Public Help to Identify Woman Found Dead in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying a woman whose body was discovered in a drainage channel in Egbeda, Ibadan, with signs of violence suggesting foul play.
Ogun State Begins Asphalt Laying on Imoru Road in Ijebu-Ode
The Ogun State Government has commenced asphalt laying on Imoru Road in Ijebu-Ode, marking a critical phase in the reconstruction of this vital transport corridor that links communities and eases long-standing mobility challenges.
Woman Sends ₦500k Tithe from ₦5m Loan to Pastor, Sparks Debate
A Nigerian woman's decision to send ₦500,000 as tithe to her pastor after securing a ₦5 million cooperative loan has ignited widespread social media debate about financial wisdom and religious practices.
Socialite Arrested for $2.5M Scam Posing as Dubai Prince
Nzube Henry Ikeji, a Nigerian socialite, has been arrested by the EFCC for allegedly impersonating the Dubai Crown Prince to defraud a Romanian businesswoman of $2.5 million in a romance and investment scam, as exposed by an OCCRP investigation.
Nursery Worker Jailed 24 Years for Child Abuse in Bristol
Nathan Bennett, a 30-year-old nursery worker, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for raping and sexually abusing five boys aged two to three at a Bristol nursery. The court heard horrific details of his crimes, described as 'every parent's worst nig
Graduate Arrested for Illegal Arms Factory in Akwa Ibom
Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a University of Uyo graduate for running an illegal arms fabrication facility that also produced narcotic-laced snacks, with weapons and drugs seized in a raid.
Police Uncover Fake Abuja Attack Threat, Dismiss Bandit Link
FCT Police reveal that a threatening letter targeting Abuja communities was fabricated by mischief makers, not bandits, and urge residents to remain calm amid heightened security.
Anambra Police Commissioner Directs DPO to Produce Officers in Viral Video
The Anambra State Police Command has responded to a viral video showing officers harassing and extorting a citizen in Onitsha. The Commissioner of Police has directed the DPO to produce the implicated officers for investigation and disciplinary action.
Grandmother Murdered in Lagos, Witness Brutalized in Attack
A grandmother was hacked to death at her Iyana-Isashi home in Lagos, while a male neighbor who witnessed the incident was severely beaten. The victim's daughter suspects her paternal uncle.
Troops Free 5 Kidnap Victims, Recover Arms in Benue
Operation WHIRL STROKE troops have rescued five kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of weapons in separate operations in Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State. The victims were held for up to over a month before being freed.
Jilted Man Burns Girlfriend's Home, Kills Three in Ghana
A tragic incident in Ghana's Western North Region has left a community in mourning after a jilted man set fire to his girlfriend's family home, resulting in three deaths, including his girlfriend and two relatives.
Police Arrest Man for Murder in Oyo Community Altercation
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested Giwa Sodiq for the death of Kehinde during a youth confrontation in Asalu Community, Lalupon. The victim succumbed to injuries at Ojo Oluwa Hospital.
NRC Suspends Manager, Halts Fee After UI Lecturer Assault
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has suspended the Moniya station manager and halted a controversial N200 drop-off fee following the assault of a University of Ibadan lecturer. The corporation has apologized repeatedly to the victim.
Kwara Families Despair Over 176 Missing Kidnapped Residents
Families of 176 abducted Kwara residents express deepening hopelessness as weeks pass without communication from Boko Haram or meaningful government updates, fearing pregnant women and children may not survive captivity.
Court Remands Man for Alleged Defilement of Girl in Ondo
A 62-year-old man, Imeje Matthew Daniel, has been arraigned in Ondo State for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl. The court remanded him pending DPP advice, with the defendant claiming intoxication and memory loss.
Ondo Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnap Logistics Suppliers
Ondo State Police Command has arrested two logistics suppliers linked to a kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Ilu-Abo community, following community intelligence.
Uncle Allegedly Sexually Abuses 11-Year-Old in Benue
An 11-year-old girl in Benue State was allegedly sexually abused by her uncle, a herbal practitioner, who claimed it was treatment for bedwetting. She is now hospitalized with severe pain.
Boko Haram Attacks Military Outpost in Borno at Midnight
Suspected Boko Haram fighters launched a late-night assault on a military outpost in Ajilari, near Maiduguri, Borno state, triggering intense gunfire and explosions that alarmed residents.
Burial Date Set for Brothers Killed in Lagos Fire Incident
The Omeigbo family from Ebonyi State has scheduled the burial for Chukwuebuka and Chukwudubem Omeigbo, two brothers who perished in a tragic fire at a Lagos Island building in December 2025.
Navy Hands Over Suspected Impersonators to Police in Calabar
The Nigerian Navy has handed over two suspected naval impersonators to the police in Calabar. The suspects were arrested for wearing military uniforms and carrying fake ID cards, with one alleged to be the mastermind behind the scheme.
Boko Haram Escapees Reach Troops in Borno, Share Attack Intel
Two women and a minor who fled Boko Haram captivity in Gwoza, Borno State, have been received by Nigerian Army troops. They disclosed details of a recent Ngoshe community attack and identified coordinators, including former local security members.
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