A tragic fire on a postal bus in Kerzers, Switzerland, has left at least six people dead and five injured. Police are investigating reports that a man doused himself in petrol and set himself ablaze, causing the devastating blaze.
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa, has urgently convened a meeting with top service chiefs in Abuja to address the escalating attacks on military installations in the North East region.
Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi alleges the Nigerian government knows the identities and locations of terrorists. He defends his negotiations, stating security agencies accompany him.
Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has called on Kwara State residents to resist intimidation from bandits and cooperate with security forces to restore normalcy in affected areas.
A court in Ahmedabad, India has sentenced a Nigerian and a Zambian national to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for heroin trafficking, with fines imposed under the NDPS Act.
Two Kano teenagers drowned while escaping suspected phone snatchers. A close friend shares their final conversation about life and insecurity, unaware it would precede their tragic deaths.
Two convicted drug dealers, Bruno Tache and Rory Carr, have been sentenced to three years in prison for assault and affray related to the fatal stabbing of 34-year-old Nigerian man Quaham Babatunde in Dublin. The violent incident occurred after a St. Vale
A 25-year-old data scientist in Lagos has been arrested after hiring a man to attack his ex-girlfriend with acid, but the substance was mistakenly poured on her salesgirl, causing severe injuries and blindness.
A pastor's wife in Calabar, Cross River State, faces allegations of severely beating her brother's young daughter, with neighbors claiming frequent abuse over minor errors.
Sixteen individuals, including a bride, kidnapped from a wedding convoy in Bauchi State have been released after 57 days. Their freedom came following a N25 million ransom payment by families and community members.
Kano State Hisbah Board arrests two teenage boys, Umar Yahaya and Musa Al-Hassan, for allegedly planning a cross-dressing 'gay' birthday party during Eid-el-Fitr. The board confirms the arrest and outlines rehabilitation plans.
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced Olatide Emmanuel to death by hanging for murdering a woman while posing as a medical doctor during childbirth in 2019.
Aliyu Vatsai Musa, a Point of Sale operator, was killed in a violent home invasion in Minna, Niger State. Assailants ignored his pleas and attacked him with a machete before fleeing. Police have recovered weapons and are intensifying efforts to apprehend
Prosecutors allege former NFL player Darron Lee consulted ChatGPT on how to handle his girlfriend's death without police, with evidence showing he discussed wounds and cover-up strategies.
A suspected electricity transformer vandal was set ablaze by a mob in Calabar, Cross River State, after being caught stealing cables. Police confirm the incident and warn against jungle justice.
A 12-year-old student, Jada West, has died from a brain injury after a fight at a school bus stop in Villa Rica, Georgia. The incident, captured on video, highlights bullying concerns and is under police investigation.
Kano State Hisbah Board arrested two teenagers for allegedly planning an immoral birthday party during Eid el Fitr. The suspects, aged 18 and 19, used social media to invite pimps. Authorities opted for religious supervision instead of prosecution.
An ex-convict recently released from prison has been arrested again for allegedly breaking into seven shops in Ondo State, stealing goods worth N1 million, and confessing to prior burglary convictions.
Osun Amotekun Corps operatives have arrested two suspected highway robbers during a late-night patrol along the Ilesa-Ibadan Expressway. The suspects confessed to being part of a gang targeting motorists since 2025.
Kidnappers have demanded a N100 million ransom for the release of Joseph Kayode Aladesuyi, the secretary of Okeluju LCDA, and Esther Akinlolu, abducted at a poultry farm in Akure North, Ondo State.
Residents in Ondo State barricaded the Akure-Owo highway using the remains of a kidnap victim, demanding urgent government intervention to address rampant abductions and killings in their communities.
An NSCDC officer was shot dead during a violent confrontation with tipper drivers in Chokocho-Etche, Rivers State. Security forces have responded with reinforcements and are pursuing the attackers.
Coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP militants in Borno and Yobe states have resulted in at least 14 deaths, with military bases and communities targeted. The Nigerian military confirms the assaults but maintains control of affected locations.
A Kenya Defence Forces soldier allegedly murdered his wife and committed suicide in Samburu County, a day after a romantic photoshoot. Their 3-year-old daughter was unharmed.
Malam Bako Mosque in Maiduguri and Borno State Police have dismissed viral social media claims of a bomb planting attempt as unfounded, urging the public to avoid spreading false information amid ongoing security concerns.
Passengers at a Lagos bus stop confronted a woman known for repeatedly calling out the government over BRT bus shortages. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked online debates about public transportation issues in the state.
The family of Georgia math teacher Jason Hughes, who died after a student prank went wrong, is calling for charges to be dropped against the teenagers involved, calling it a tragic accident.
A 22-year-old pregnant Ghanaian woman, Priscilla Sackey, is begging authorities to free her abusive husband, Richard Adjei, sentenced to six years for domestic violence, citing regret and need for support.
Ebonyi State Police Command has apprehended Nwazunku Stephen, the suspected mastermind behind the kidnapping and killing of traditional ruler Ezeogo Francis Igwe, following intelligence operations.
The APC publicity secretary in Ebonyi was arrested for alleged involvement in the kidnapping and killing of a traditional ruler, with a viral Facebook post raising suspicions.