The tragic death of Nigerian biker Kola Onifoto has sparked emotional reflections on his final WhatsApp conversation with his mother, where she warned him to be careful days before the fatal accident.
Suspected bandits killed one person and kidnapped four others, including three family members and a nurse, in separate attacks in Chikun LGA, Kaduna State. A suspect was arrested and is in police custody.
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will be released from prison in April 2028, earlier than his original June 2028 date, after entering a drug rehabilitation program. The decision follows his ongoing appeal of a four-year sentence for sex trafficking and ra
Zamfara State Police Command, in collaboration with military forces, successfully repelled an armed bandit assault targeting worshippers during Isha'i prayers in Ruwan Dorowa District. The joint security team engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, fo
Four Christian worshippers abducted from a Celestial Church of Christ vigil in Ondo State have been released after their families paid a N5 million ransom. The victims were kidnapped by gunmen last week and freed in Ilado community.
Armed bandits kidnapped six Muslim worshippers during Taraweeh prayers in Kaduna State, demanding a N30 million ransom. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria.
The U.S. military confirms the death toll from recent Iran conflict has increased to six American service members. Iran continues retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region, targeting multiple U.S. bases and allied sites.
A decomposing body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a bush along George Akume Way in Makurdi, Benue State. A passerby found the remains on Monday, with human rights activist Sughnen Yaaya confirming the incident and alerting police.
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A 27-year-old landlord's son, Quozeem Awe, allegedly stabbed a nursing mother to death and injured her husband and daughter during a violent altercation over unpaid house rent in Ore, Ondo State.
A rescued kidnap victim has safely delivered twin girls at a Kogi State IDP camp, with the state government providing immediate medical transfer and care for mother and newborns.
Troops from Operation WHIRL STROKE, with local security, eliminated two bandits on Katsina-Ala–Zaki Biam Road, Benue, seizing an AK-47 and ammunition.
Residents narrowly escaped injury as a fire razed part of a twin residential building in Jalingo, Taraba State. Firefighters responded swiftly, saving property worth N52 million and preventing the blaze from spreading to adjoining structures.
Akwa Ibom Police arrest Joseph Mbake, a 36-year-old Cameroonian fisherman, for allegedly sexually abusing a four-year-old girl in Mkpanak village following a report by the child's mother.
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Leslie Chinedu Mba, a 40-year-old Nigerian man, has been sentenced to 228 months in federal prison for orchestrating romance and email scams totaling $4 million, and attempting fraudulent marriages for U.S. residency.
With the appointment of Tunji Disu as acting IGP, Nigeria faces a critical moment for police reform. This analysis explores whether his leadership can overcome corruption and mistrust to rebuild public confidence.
Kola Onifoto, a 35-year-old photographer and biker, passed away after a motorcycle accident, just weeks after posting about his new bike and expressing hope to avoid such a fate.
The Department of State Services has arrested Udeme Sunday Stephen for the February 24 attack on Peter Obi and African Democratic Congress chieftains in Benin, Edo State.
The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, with his nomination now forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
The UK government plans to create a Child Cruelty Register, placing abusive parents and caregivers under similar monitoring as sex offenders. The initiative follows a campaign by Paula Hudgell, whose adoptive son suffered severe abuse.
The National Police Council has officially endorsed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police following a meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
A coalition of civil society organizations demands investigation into allegations against Ojomu Royal Family youth leader, threatening protests if police fail to retract claims within seven days amid land dispute tensions.
Armed police surround an Edinburgh tower after a man with blades stabbed multiple people, injuring two. The suspect barricaded himself inside, causing a school lockdown and community alarm.
A woman has urgently called on the Lagos State Government to intervene after a landlord allegedly locked a tenant and his young son inside their apartment, despite a prior agreement for the family to vacate the property this Sunday following a quit notice
The NDLEA has finally apprehended Reginald Peter Chidiebere, a suspected drug kingpin who evaded capture for 13 years after jumping bail in 2013. He surrendered to authorities in February 2026.
A fourth US service member has died from injuries sustained during Iran's initial attacks, marking the first American casualties in this major offensive. US Central Command confirmed the death as combat operations continue.
Residents and youth groups in Kwara North oppose converting the NYSC camp in Yikpata to an IDP camp for displaced Fulani families, citing insecurity in Edu and Patigi LGAs.
The grand opening of Marathon Burger in Long Beach, honoring late rapper Nipsey Hussle, turned tragic on March 1, 2026, when gunfire erupted near the event, leaving one dead and two injured.
Residents in Ondo State's Owo LGA apprehended a man found with female underwear in a nylon bag. The suspect, Joseph, denied ritual involvement, claiming he found the items, but eyewitnesses linked it to internet fraud practices.
Popular skitmaker Samuel Bank reports his Mercedes-Benz windshield was smashed by street boys in Lekki after he refused to give them money, marking the second such incident in the area.