Youths Nab PHED Official for Cable Theft in Rivers

Youths in Odiereke Ubie Community, Ahoada West LGA, Rivers State, have arrested a man claiming to be a PHED official for allegedly stealing electric wires and transformer cables, with over 16 poles and two transformers vandalized.

Nigerian Nurse Arrested in US for Patient Abuse

A 61-year-old Nigerian nursing assistant, Kayode Agbolade Ogunba, has been arrested in Los Angeles on multiple felony charges for allegedly sexually abusing elderly patients at a California care facility.

Alleged Crime Boss Ion Gusan Arrested in London

Ion Gusan, the alleged leader of a feared European crime gang, was captured in London after a three-year international manhunt. He was sentenced in absentia in France to 10 years for serious crimes.

Abandoned Baby with Note Found in Anambra Shop

A newborn baby was discovered abandoned inside a tote bag with a handwritten note from the mother in Umuodu village, Anambra State, sparking community shock and police involvement.

Troops Kill Boko Haram Leader Abu Khalid in Sambisa

Nigerian military forces have neutralized top Boko Haram/ISWAP commander Abu Khalid and 10 terrorists during a night operation in Sambisa forest, marking a significant blow to terrorist operations in Borno State.

Bandits Attack Niger State Church, Abduct Residents

Armed bandits attacked Agwara in Niger State, burning a police station and church while abducting at least five residents. Police confirm the Sunday morning assault that has heightened security fears.

Elderly Woman Dies in Anambra Building Fire

A 95-year-old woman tragically lost her life after being trapped in a residential fire at Omagba Phase 2, Onitsha. The Anambra State Fire Service responded to the distress call and contained the blaze after several hours.

Plateau Gunmen Kill 3 Miners, Including Teens

Three illegal miners, including two teenagers, were killed by gunmen in Plateau's Bokkos LGA. The attack occurred on January 31, 2026, prompting security responses and a curfew.

Oyo NSCDC Arrests Housewife for Human Trafficking

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Oyo State has detained a 28-year-old housewife for allegedly trafficking a teenager to Côte d'Ivoire for prostitution, while her husband remains at large.

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