US Man Jailed for Sexually Abusing Corpse on New York Subway
Felix Rojas, 44, was sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing the body of Jorge Gonzalez, who died on a Manhattan subway train in April 2025.
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Police Arrest Suspect Over Abduction of Three in Adamawa
Adamawa police arrest Alhaji Adamu Yahaya for kidnapping three persons in Yola North. Victims include two children. Ransom demanded. Investigation ongoing.
30 Arrested as Police Smash Cult Initiation in Ogun
Ogun State Police arrest 30 suspected cultists during initiation procession in Isara-Remo, recovering vehicles and exhibits. Commissioner vows zero tolerance for cultism.
Nigeria Police Arrest 30 Suspects at Cult Initiation
Ogun State Police arrested 30 suspects during a raid on a suspected cult initiation ceremony in Isara-Remo. Four vehicles and various items were recovered.
Teacher Accused of Incest with Adopted Sons Turned In by Ex
A Washington teacher, Amber Swain, is charged with incest after her ex-husband provided texts revealing sexual relationships with her two adopted teenage sons.
Court dismisses NBC appeal on fining broadcast stations
The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed an NBC appeal against a judgment barring it from fining broadcast stations, citing a fundamental defect in the appeal documents.
Sanusi Says El-Rufai's Bail Conditions Are Incredibly Difficult
Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi alleges former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai faces stringent bail conditions, requiring an emir and senior government worker to sign.
US Warns Citizens in Nigeria Against Online Passport Renewal
The US warns citizens in Nigeria against using its online passport renewal system, as doing so from abroad could cancel their current passport and leave them without valid travel documents.
NSCDC arrests man for incest, abuse of daughter in Kwara
The NSCDC Kwara Command arrested 40-year-old AbdulRauf Ambali for allegedly sexually abusing his 14-year-old daughter and procuring an abortion. The victim fled after months of abuse.
Georgian man held over murder of Putin critic in Poland
Polish authorities have detained a Georgian national for the fatal shooting of Russian anti-Putin satirist Semyon Skrepetsky in Biała Podlaska. PM Tusk warns of state terrorism if Moscow ordered the killing.
Drug Trafficker Escapes Police in Delta, Abandons Vehicle
A suspected drug trafficker escaped arrest after abandoning a Toyota Sienna loaded with illicit drugs during a police stop-and-search in Delta State. Two armed robbery suspects were also arrested.
Man gets life sentence for rape of 11-year-old girl
A Calabar High Court sentenced Endurance Ime Sandy, 41, to life imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl, serving as a warning to offenders.
Tenant Keeps Keys After Eviction Over Strict House Rules
A Nigerian tenant moved out due to strict house rules, kept the keys, and now faces arrest threats from his landlady over a rent refund dispute.
Emir Sanusi Exposes El-Rufai's Tough Bail Conditions
Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi disclosed that former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai faces extremely difficult bail conditions, requiring a traditional ruler and a senior government official as sureties.
Police Tells Court How Augusta’s Body Was Found in Boyfriend’s Home
A police inspector testified in court how she discovered 21-year-old Augusta Onuwagbagbe’s decomposing body in her boyfriend Killaboi’s Lagos residence after a missing person report.
Libya Arrests Two Nigerians for Inciting Social Media Posts
Libyan security forces have arrested two Nigerian nationals in Tripoli for allegedly spreading violent and criminal incitement materials on social media, posing a threat to public security.
Woman Reveals Brother's Friend Lied to Claim Apartment
A woman recounts how her brother's friend moved into his apartment after his death, claiming ownership, while pretending not to know its location.
Teen tourist dies in Central Park carriage accident
A 17-year-old tourist from India died after a carriage horse in Central Park was startled and bolted, throwing him from the carriage. The driver had left his post to take a photo.
Illegal migrant who raped corpse on NYC subway gets 5 years
Felix Rojas, 44, received a five-year prison sentence for raping the corpse of Jorge Gonzalez on a Manhattan subway train in April 2025. He also robbed the victim and took a plea deal.
Man jailed for storing human faeces outside Kano home
A Kano court sentenced Mohammed Saidu to 14 days in prison and fined him N100,000 for storing human faeces outside his home, causing a severe health hazard.
Delta Police Arrest 32 Suspected Cultists in Raids
Delta State Police arrest 32 suspected cultists in two raids, recovering firearms, ammunition, drugs, and communication equipment. Two suspects injured in gunfight.
World Igbo Congress Plans Washington Rally Over Insecurity
The World Igbo Congress will hold a rally in Washington D.C. from June 20-23, 2026, to protest rising insecurity, kidnappings, and killings in Nigeria, urging US support.
Woman Jailed 45 Years for Trafficking Minor to Benin
A Federal High Court in Abeokuta sentenced Eniola Boluwatife Adedeji to 45 years for trafficking a minor to Cotonou for sexual exploitation. NAPTIP secured the conviction.
Doctor arrested for selling baby for N2.5m in Lagos
Lagos police arrest a medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant, and two others for conspiring to sell a newborn baby for N2.5 million. The mother received only N700,000.
Police arrest six in Ogun raids, recover guns, ammunition
Ogun State Police arrest six suspects in coordinated raids, recover firearms and stolen generators. Also, 10 Cameroonians nabbed for visa fraud and human trafficking in Lagos.
Elye Wahi Arrested Over Match-Fixing Allegations
Cote d'Ivoire striker Elye Wahi was arrested in France on suspicion of match-fixing, including deliberately earning a yellow card, ahead of the World Cup.
EFCC Witness: Yahaya Bello Not Linked to Abuja Properties
An EFCC witness testified that former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello was not involved in purchasing five Abuja properties under scrutiny in his money laundering trial.
Kwara, Saraki Clash Over Defamation Suit, Governance
Kwara State sues ex-governor Saraki for defaming Governor Abdulrazaq. Saraki calls it harassment, urges focus on insecurity and kidnappings instead.
Okpebholo: Rising Kidnappings Linked to Criminal Recruits
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo attributes rising kidnappings to criminal recruits from other states, aided by local collaborators. He also deploys forest guards to secure farmlands.
Nigerian Man Held for Alleged Murder of Libyan Boss
A Nigerian national has been arrested in Benghazi, Libya, for allegedly stabbing his Libyan employer to death and hiding the body in a groundwater tank.
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