Nigeria is set to commission its first dedicated military jetty in Lagos in June 2026, a strategic defense infrastructure project expected to generate employment for over 7,000 retired military officers and civilian professionals while boosting local defe
Derrick Van Yeboah, a 40-year-old Ghanaian socialite, has admitted guilt in a massive US online fraud operation involving romance scams and business email compromises that stole over $100 million from victims.
Boko Haram militants have claimed responsibility for a deadly assault on a military base in Ngoshe, Borno State, declaring in a video message their intent to expand operations toward Abuja. The attack resulted in multiple casualties, abductions, and signi
A Nigerian food vendor faces financial ruin after taking a loan to start a business that made no sales, then falling victim to a scam that stole N13,000. The heartbreaking story highlights vulnerabilities in small business financing.
A violent clash between rival cult groups at Ilorin Central Market in Kwara State resulted in one fatality, widespread panic, and the arrest of a suspect by police operatives.
Public affairs analyst Abdullah Adepoju assesses former IGP Kayode Egbetokun's reform efforts in Nigeria's police force, highlighting operational successes and institutional changes.
Ondo State Police have arrested a retired school vice principal, Alhaji Abdullahi Kasim Ayodele, for allegedly beating his 54-year-old female neighbor, Mrs. Caroline Agoi, to death following a dispute over a nylon bag that blew into his compound in Owo.
A 36-year-old woman in Ndwedwe, KZN, South Africa, allegedly set her boyfriend's house on fire after a domestic dispute, leading to her arrest by local police following a public assault.
Ivan Miller, 22, accused of murdering two hikers and an elderly woman in Utah, allegedly told police he committed the crimes to steal vehicles and credit cards to fund his return to Iowa.
Suspected armed robbers trailed a man from a bank in Minna, Niger State, snatching over N10 million and his Toyota Camry. Police recovered a rifle and the robbers' abandoned vehicle, with investigations ongoing.
Armed bandits have abducted 10 residents in Ahun and Oro-Ago communities in Kwara State, demanding a N10 million ransom. Police have arrested 10 suspects in a coordinated operation.
A 15-year-old boy, Gobri Yusuf, has been arrested in Ilorin, Kwara State, for allegedly murdering his aunt, Akanbi A, who adopted him. Police say the teen confessed to resentment-driven attack after failed poisoning attempts.
Ondo State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers linked to a violent attack in Ilu-Abo, Akure North, where a businessman was killed and a woman abducted. The suspects were found with N1.4 million believed to be ransom proceeds.
The EFCC has charged Zhang Wen Hao with inducing a Nigerian to open a bank account for unlawful activities. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded until 2026.
Edo State Police Command has arrested 65 suspected kidnappers in Aviele community, recovering N1.85 million in ransom cash and military uniforms during a coordinated midnight raid.
Music executive Ubi Franklin expressed outrage after filming a herd of cattle crossing a major road, forcing motorists to wait. He called the situation 'so wrong' in a social media post.
A Kwara State High Court has sentenced Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed to death by hanging for armed robbery, kidnapping, and firearm offences, with the victim recounting a N100 million ransom demand.
Traditional ruler Ezeogo Francis Igwe, father of former Ebonyi deputy governor, was abducted and murdered. Police have arrested multiple suspects after a shootout at the gang's hideout.
An 11-year-old Florida student was arrested after allegedly hijacking a classmate's account to threaten teachers and classmates with shooting violence, marking his second such arrest in months.
A man pleaded not guilty after being charged with murdering a Louisville man and his Chihuahua, following a dramatic jump from a fourth-floor apartment where the victim was found hidden.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kwara State has apprehended two suspected bandits in Patigi LGA, recovering a pistol, drugs, and other items during an intelligence-driven operation.
A sexual health doctor with a 'special interest in penises' has been sentenced to six years in prison for secretly filming and sexually assaulting male patients during examinations.
An unidentified armed group has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Ngoshe, Borno State, killing dozens and abducting over 300 residents. The group threatened further attacks on Maiduguri and Abuja.
Four men have been detained in London on suspicion of conducting surveillance for Iran on Jewish community locations and individuals, amid heightened regional tensions.
A 22-year-old man from Iowa has been charged with murdering three women in Utah to steal their vehicles and credit cards, claiming he needed money to return home, in a series of random, violent attacks.
Lagos police arrest a 30-year-old man who sold his sister's one-month-old baby for N2 million, citing poverty and burial costs as motives. The suspect met the buyer on Facebook, and investigations are ongoing.
Residents in Dubai, including British expatriates, received urgent mobile alerts warning of missile threats and instructing immediate shelter. The alerts come as Iran launches intense attacks across the Middle East, with debris already causing fires near
Kwara State Police have arrested 15-year-old Gobir Yusuf for allegedly murdering his benefactor, Akanbi A, in a brutal attack at her residence. The suspect confessed to the crime, citing resentment as the motive.
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists attacked Ngoshe community in Borno, killing soldiers and elders, and abducting more than 100 women and children from an IDP camp.
Police in Ebonyi State have recovered the body of Ezeogo Francis Igwe, a traditional ruler kidnapped on March 1, 2026. The abductors demanded N250 million ransom before killing him. Officers engaged the kidnappers, neutralizing one and arresting nine susp