4 Major Incidents That Shook Nigeria in 2025
A look back at four tragic events that dominated headlines in Nigeria during 2025, from the loss of a revered evangelist to a shocking military death and international threats.
A look back at four tragic events that dominated headlines in Nigeria during 2025, from the loss of a revered evangelist to a shocking military death and international threats.
Susan Avalon, 48, faces murder charges after allegedly shooting both her ex-husbands in separate broad-daylight attacks. Police say bitter custody battles may have been the motive. Read the shocking details.
Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.
A German man, Fernando P., was sentenced to 8.5 years for secretly drugging and raping his wife for years and sharing the videos online. The case highlights hidden domestic abuse.
A German court sentences a man to 8.5 years for drugging, raping, and filming his wife. The case sparks debate on consent laws and online sexual violence in Europe. Read more.
A knife-wielding man kills three and injures five in Taiwan before jumping to his death. Premier Cho Jung-tai reveals suspect had prior criminal record. Read the full report.
A homeless man's crucial tip helped identify the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings. Authorities confirm he is now entitled to a $50,000 reward. Read the full story.
A Nigerian LGBTQ+ influencer shares a harrowing video of a violent attack by UK teenagers targeting his sexuality. Read his powerful story of survival and the urgent call for change.
A suspected motorcycle thief was set on fire by an angry mob in Makurdi's Gyado Villa area. Eyewitnesses report accomplices fled. Security agencies are yet to comment. Read the full story.
Rameez Patel sentenced to life for murdering his wife Fatima in 2015. Court hears of marital disputes, hidden firearm, and threats to brother. NPA welcomes verdict in femicide case.
A 22-year-old award-winning English teacher in Russia faces 15-20 years for alleged s3xual assault of two 12-year-old students. Her house arrest request was denied. Read the shocking details.
Sokoto Police Command arrests 'Sai Mallam' cult leader, Mohamed Mokhtar. A shrine was uncovered with fetish items. CP Ahmed Musa warns parents about youth involvement. Read the full story.
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry sentenced to 19 years for a devious plot to murder her husband and claim his life insurance. The victim bravely fought off masked attackers.
A Zimbabwean man was allegedly murdered by his brother and wife after discovering their illicit affair. Police are hunting for the wife, who is on the run. Read the shocking details.
Sokoto Police arrest 'Sai Mallam' cult leader and a serial rapist linked to 28 victims. CP Ahmed Musa details breakthroughs in state security operations. Read more.
From a tragic murder case to a student-lecturer assault, revisit the four Nigerians whose viral incidents in 2025 sparked nationwide debate and instant fame. Read their stories here.
A Nigerian man's TikTok video showing how a thief harvested part of his unripe plantain has gone viral, sparking widespread reactions about hunger and crime. Watch the video and see what netizens said.
A Cameroonian woman was defrauded of over N2 million in a visa scam in Ibafo, Ogun State. Swift police action led by the DPO ensured her welfare and safe return. Read how the incident unfolded.
Delta Police uncover a fabricated baby kidnapping used to cover child trafficking and a decades-old illegal gin factory. Suspects arrested, investigations ongoing. Read the shocking details.
A husband and wife tragically died in a Tokyo sauna fire. Investigations reveal a faulty door handle and a disabled emergency alarm system. Read the full report on this safety failure.
Former The Voice contestant Kata Hay arrested in Oklahoma on a Tennessee vehicular homicide warrant. She faces DUI and other charges. Full story on her legal troubles.
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has secured the release of content creator Banger Boy, arrested by UK-based Lawrence Alabi over alleged cyberbullying. Read the full story.
Emma Nightingale, 36, charged with murder of mother Lorna, 70, after both were reported missing for months. Found safe in September, tragedy struck in December. Read the full story.
A man from Plateau State was caught allegedly trying to steal yams at Zaki Biam Yam Market in Benue. Traders restrained him and called for security intervention, avoiding mob justice. Read the full story.
The man accused of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Read the full story on the investigation and the crucial tip that led police to him.
The body of Hajiya Fanna Mohd Abare was discovered in her FHA Maitama home. Police are investigating the cause of death. Read the latest details.
Fresh Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal shocking images with Lolita quotes on women's bodies and photos of Bill Gates, Woody Allen, and other elites. Explore the details.
Osinakachukwu Onu was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Klerksdorp. Four officers face murder charges. Read the full details of this tragic incident and the swift police response.
A 32-year-old man in Delta State is in police custody for allegedly r@ping his 13-year-old stepdaughter for over a year, getting her pregnant, and forcing her to take abortion pills. Full story.
Niger State Police arrest Abdulazeez Abubakar for allegedly stabbing Sadiq Sani to death after an argument over 'pure water'. Read the shocking details of the tragedy.