Underage IDP Girl Rescued from Guest House in Benue
A guest house manager in Makurdi rescued an underage IDP girl lured by a man promising food. The suspect fled when authorities were called.
Category : Crime
Man stabbed to death in Nsukka, suspect flees
A young man named Nnaemeka Ishiwu was fatally stabbed in Nsukka, Enugu State. The suspect, Ifeanyi Chukwuma, is reportedly on the run. Family seeks public help.
Diddy's Associate Wins Dismissal of Sex Trafficking Case
A judge dismissed sex trafficking and sexual battery claims against Kristina Khorram, Diddy's longtime associate, due to lack of evidence from accuser Phillip Pines.
Cross River Seals Clinic Over Patient Death After Surgery
Cross River taskforce seals Safe Hands Maternity Clinic in Calabar after a patient died post-surgery. Clinic lacked licences, ran by unqualified staff, and operated in substandard conditions.
Bandits Kill Man, Abduct Brother in Abuja's Kubwa
Bandits killed a man and abducted his brother in Kubwa, Abuja. The attack occurred at Arab Road's new quarry layout late Sunday night.
UK-Based Nigerian Man on Staying Silent During Political Talk
A Nigerian man in the UK chose to remain silent during a political discussion with white colleagues, fearing Nigeria's political state might be brought up. His post sparked reactions online.
Ogun govt links Ijebu-Ode gas emissions to tectonic activity
Ogun State Government says gas emissions in Ijebu-Ode may be from tectonic activity along a fault line, orders pipeline shutdown after over 200 students hospitalized.
Nigerians Spent N50bn on US Visa Applications Despite Drop
Nigerians spent over N50bn on US visa applications from 2023-2024, yet approvals fell 23% in 2024 due to tougher immigration rules and policy changes.
Viral Instagram Video Not Linked to Oyo School Abduction
A fact-check reveals that a viral Instagram video is not connected to the Oyo school abduction. Audio and reverse image searches trace it to a banditry incident in Kebbi State.
Bishop Backs Soludo's Arrest of 8 Pastors Over Fake Miracles
Archbishop Emma David Okaforagu praises Anambra Governor Charles Soludo for arresting eight pastors accused of staging fake miracles to defraud worshippers.
Edo Police Bust Wife's Staged Kidnapping Scam
Edo State Police arrest four suspects in a ₦50 million ransom scam, revealing a wife faked her own kidnapping with the help of accomplices.
Abducted Oyo Principal Debunks N1 Billion Ransom Claims
Kidnapped principal Rachael Alamu urges government to secure release, denies reports of N1 billion ransom or Sharia demands, says captors only want their members freed.
Ogun Police Deny Banditry in Dredging Attack Killing Soldier
Ogun State Police Command dismisses banditry claims over an attack at a dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, which left one soldier dead and another injured.
Somali Referee Dropped by FIFA After US Denies Entry
FIFA drops Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from World Cup list after US denies him entry at Miami airport, sending him back to Turkey.
DSS Arraigns Man for Coup Call Against Tinubu
The DSS arraigned Paul Oweleke for allegedly inciting a military coup against President Tinubu via social media. He pleaded not guilty in Lagos court.
Woman Faked Kidnap, Caught with Lover in Hotel
Edo State police arrest four after a married woman's staged kidnapping unravels; she was found with her lover in a Delta hotel. No ransom was paid.
Mother Accuses School of Shaving Son's Hair Without Consent
Jennifer Atuegbu accuses her son's school of shaving part of his hair without consent, sparking social media reactions and calls for investigation.
EFCC: Suspect Killed in Gun Battle, Not in Custody
The EFCC refutes claims that cybercrime suspect Asar Sesugh died in its custody, stating he was killed during a gunfight after escaping detention in Makurdi.
Kenya Protests US Ebola Quarantine Facility Plan
Kenya faces protests over a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine facility at a Kenyan air base, raising concerns about health risks and foreign policy priorities.
Oyo Police Rescue Adelabu's Sister, Twin Sons from Kidnappers
Oyo State Police rescue Busayo Adelabu-John Paul and her twin sons from kidnappers. Two suspects killed in gun battle, firearms recovered.
Police Rescue Ex-Minister's Relatives in Ibadan
Nigeria Police rescued Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons, abducted on June 3 in Ibadan. Two kidnappers killed, rifles recovered.
Police Documentary Exposes One Chance Syndicate After 18 Months
The Nigeria Police Force released a documentary detailing an 18-month investigation into a one-chance syndicate that robbed, kidnapped, and extorted dozens of commuters in Abuja.
Police Rescue Adelabu's Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Nigeria Police rescue Busayo John-Paul and her twin sons after 3 days in captivity. Two kidnappers killed, rifles recovered in Ibadan operation.
Nigerian Priest Gets Life in Texas for Sexual Assault
Nigerian-born priest Anthony Odiong sentenced to life in Texas for sexually assaulting women under spiritual care. He was convicted on three counts.
Police Visit Kidnappers' Hideout After Adelabu Sister Rescue
Oyo Police Commissioner Abimbola Olugbenga led journalists to a hideout where kidnappers held Busayo John-Paul and her twin sons before their rescue, urging residents to report suspicious activities.
Oyo Police Unmask Kidnappers of Adelabu's Sister
Oyo State Police identify key members of the syndicate that abducted Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons, detailing roles of arrested suspects and two killed in rescue.
Rescheduled: Nigeria's Airlift of Citizens from South Africa
The Nigerian government has postponed the evacuation of citizens from South Africa due to logistical issues. The first flight is now set for Wednesday.
Delta Police Arrest Four in Gun-Running Syndicate Linked to Killing
Delta State Police arrest four suspected gun-runners linked to the fatal shooting of Oghenemine Ogidi in Effurun. The suspects are members of the Black Axe confraternity.
EFCC Seeks to Re-arraign N'Assembly Directors Over N337m Fraud
EFCC moves to re-arraign three National Assembly officials over alleged N337 million fraud, but court session stalls due to preliminary objection from defense counsel.
FUTA Denies Selective IPPIS, Uncovers Illegal Employment Letter Sales
FUTA Teaching Hospital management denies manipulating IPPIS biometric capture to favor staff, uncovers a criminal scheme selling employment letters illegally.
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