Drug Dealer Jailed for Home Alone-Style Booby Traps
A UK drug dealer who booby-trapped his home with pipe bombs and tripwires inspired by the movie Home Alone has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Category : Crime
Noel Clarke Arrested Over Historic Sexual Offence Claims
Former Doctor Who star Noel Clarke has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and sexual assault relating to alleged historic offences in London dating back to 2007.
Teen Arrested After School Stabbing in London
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two pupils were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in north-west London. Both victims remain in serious condition in hospital.
Man Drowns in Kano Well Retrieving Burning Gas Cylinder
A 30-year-old man in Kano State tragically drowned after entering a well to retrieve a burning gas cylinder, prompting safety warnings from fire officials.
Dad Arrested for Livestreaming Daughter's Abuse for Crypto
A 46-year-old Spanish man faces charges for allegedly livestreaming sexual abuse of his 7-year-old daughter to paying viewers who compensated him with cryptocurrency in Madrid.
Infant Dies Months After Surviving Crash That Killed Parents
A two-month-old boy who survived a car accident that killed his parents in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has passed away five months later, devastating the family and community.
Man Sexually Assaults Mentally Ill Woman in Ijebu Ode Video
A disturbing video from Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, shows a man sexually abusing a young woman with mental health issues on the street, sparking public outrage and calls for justice.
Man Banned from Playgrounds After Lewd Acts Near Kids
A 55-year-old man in Oakdale, South Wales, has been sentenced to 25 months in prison and banned from children's playgrounds after being caught performing sexual acts in view of minors on two separate occasions.
Woman Caught Trying to Burn Pastor's Church in Ghana
Security at Grace Mountain Ministries foiled an arson attempt by a woman caught on camera sprinkling flammable liquid in Pastor Agyemang Elvis's auditorium, preventing major damage.
EFCC Reacts as Abuja HQ Listed as Hotel for Sale
Nigeria's EFCC has responded after a social media user falsely advertised its Abuja headquarters as a hotel for sale for N800 million, sparking widespread online reactions and humorous commentary.
Ondo Police Officer's Sister Killed in Home Attack
Unknown assailants invaded a police officer's residence in Ondo, killing her 27-year-old sister with machetes. The victim was preparing to travel abroad before the tragic incident.
Pilot Arrested for Alleged Pedophile Ring Before Takeoff
A LATAM Airlines pilot in Brazil was arrested at Congonhas Airport for allegedly running a pedophile ring and sexually abusing children, shocking passengers.
US to Deport 18 Nigerians Including Invictus Obi
The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to deport 18 Nigerians convicted of crimes like wire fraud and identity theft, following a recent deportation order for 79 others.
Two Boys Die After Falling Through Frozen Creek in Oklahoma
Two young boys, Talon Whinery, 8, and Emmett Bennett, 9, died after falling through the ice of Bird Creek in Avant, Oklahoma. Emergency responders conducted an extensive search.
NAFDAC Seizes 10M Fake Malaria Drugs, N3B Cosmetics in Lagos
NAFDAC has confiscated over 10 million doses of counterfeit malaria medicines and cosmetic products worth N3 billion in Lagos. The agency arrested four suspects and warned of serious public health risks.
EFCC Arraigns Two Over N603m NNPC Job Scam
The EFCC has arraigned Gidado Ibrahim and Halimat Adenike Tejusho over an alleged N603 million NNPC job scam involving fraud and forgery charges in Abuja.
NC Women Charged with Murder of 6-Year-Old in Dog Crate
Three women in North Carolina have been charged with first-degree murder following the death of a 6-year-old girl found in a dog crate with signs of severe abuse and neglect.
Woman Recalled to Prison for Revenge Porn Against Mistress
Eleanor Brown, jailed for posting n@ked images of her father's mistress online, has been recalled to prison after release on licence, while defiantly maintaining no remorse.
Yobe Police Arrest Housewife for Mutilating Husband's Genitals
Yobe State Police have arrested Hadiza Jamilu, an 18-year-old housewife, for allegedly cutting her husband's manhood during a domestic dispute in Potiskum. The suspect fled but was tracked and apprehended days later.
Student Kills Classmate, Attempts Suicide in India
A student at Mai Bhago Law College in Punjab, India, shot and killed a female classmate before turning the gun on himself. The incident was captured on CCTV, with police investigating the motive.
Yobe Student Dies After Phone Theft Beating by Classmates
A Senior Secondary School student in Yobe State has died after being beaten by classmates who accused him of stealing a phone. Police investigation is ongoing.
Nigerian Killed in South Africa, Union Calls for Investigation
The Nigerian community in South Africa mourns as Emeka Uzor was assassinated in Johannesburg. NUSA urges thorough probe into recurring violence against Nigerians abroad.
Arrests Made in Osun Village Killings, Monarch Says
Oba Timileyin Ajayi announces four suspects arrested for the murder of villagers in Ido-Ayegunle, with court ordering remand as community seeks justice.
Man Arrested for Defiling 13-Year-Old Girl in Ondo
Ondo State Police Command has apprehended Osita James for allegedly sexually abusing a minor multiple times in Ile-Oluji community. The suspect confessed and will face prosecution.
Man Finds Hook in Night Soup: 'Death Came Knocking'
A Nigerian man, Nwakibea Bright, discovered a dangerous fish hook in his soup at night, calling it a brush with death. Social media users react with shock and gratitude for his narrow escape.
DJ Assaulted at Benue Wedding Over Payment Dispute
Popular DJ Orlando is hospitalized after allegedly being attacked by the bride's family at a wedding in Otukpo, Benue State, following a disagreement over extra payment for an after-party performance.
Kinsmen Sang Songs Celebrating Gay Man's Death at Burial
An X user reveals that during the burial of Hillary Ikechukwu Emereole in Imo State, his kinsmen allegedly sang songs expressing happiness over his death due to his sexuality.
DNA Dilemma: French Court Tries Identical Twins for Murder
A French murder trial is complicated by identical twins with matching DNA, as forensic experts cannot determine which brother fired the fatal shot in a 2020 double homicide near Paris.
Maduagwu Murder Trial Stalled Over Defendants' Absence
The murder trial of eleven suspects in the killing of ARISE News journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu was delayed after Nigerian Correctional Services failed to bring defendants to court.
Man Flees After Macheting Wife Over Infidelity in Ondo
Police in Ondo State are hunting for Abodunde Solomon who allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over infidelity claims, leaving her with life-threatening injuries in Supare-Akoko.
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