Thai Police Cross-Dress as Dancers to Arrest Drug Dealer
Five male Thai police officers disguised as female dancers to catch a drug dealer during a street festival, seizing meth pills and other items.
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Lagos Police Kill Four Kidnappers in Foiled Abduction
Lagos police special squad foiled a kidnap attempt on a businessman in Ejigbo, killing four suspects and recovering weapons and vehicles. One officer was injured.
Achievers University Uncovers N457.5 Million School Fees Fraud
Achievers University has uncovered a N457.5 million school fees fraud involving a former bursary staff member and 320 students. The suspect has been arrested.
Eight Nigerians Arrested in Ghana Anti-Narcotics Raids
Ghana police arrest 74 suspects, including eight Nigerians, in anti-narcotics and crime operations in Upper East Region. Raids conducted in Paga and Navrongo.
Cleaner Gets 20 Years for Stabbing Boyfriend in Abuja
A 22-year-old cleaner, Maryam Adewumi, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for stabbing her boyfriend to death in Abuja. The court convicted her of culpable homicide not punishable by death.
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Nigerians Query Troop Deployment to Benin Amid Local Insecurity
Nigerians criticize the Federal Government for sending troops to Benin Republic for election security while insecurity and kidnappings persist at home.
NHRC: 267,787 rights complaints in April 2026
The National Human Rights Commission received 267,787 complaints in April 2026, highlighting worsening insecurity, abuse of power, and gender-based violence across Nigeria.
Lagos police kill four in kidnap foiling operation
Lagos police foiled a kidnap attempt in Ejigbo, killing four suspects and recovering weapons. Separately, an APC candidate was attacked in Oshodi.
Police Arrest 9 for N60m Goods Diversion in Lagos, Ogun
The Nigeria Police Zone 2 Command arrested nine suspects linked to two syndicates involved in the theft and diversion of goods in transit, valued at about N60 million.
Lagos Assembly Spokesman Ogundipe Attacked by Thugs
Political thugs attacked Lagos Assembly spokesman Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode in Oshodi, damaging his vehicle and hospitalizing him. Police investigate.
Sylva's Asset Forfeiture Case Adjourned to July 16
The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the EFCC's asset forfeiture suit against Timipre Sylva to July 16, pending compliance report on interim forfeiture order.
Ex-Footballer Cannibal Dies in Jail After Killing Brother
Matthew Hertgen, a former footballer who killed his brother and ate his eye, was found dead in his New Jersey jail cell. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Neurosurgeon Suspended for Sex with Vulnerable Patient
Dr Chirag Patel, a top neurosurgeon in Cardiff, was suspended for having a sexual relationship with a vulnerable female patient and prescribing her addictive painkillers.
Police Rescue Abandoned Newborn Baby in Yobe
Yobe Police rescue one-day-old baby girl abandoned in Kallalawa village. She is in stable condition and handed to Social Welfare for care.
Twin Brothers, 5 Others Sentenced to Death for Priest Murder
A Rivers State High Court sentenced twin brothers and five others to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of Reverend Edwin Isaiah Dokubo-Harry in 2013.
Iran Reopens International Internet After 87-Day Blackout
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the reopening of international internet access after an 87-day blackout imposed during anti-government protests and U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Ex-worker, students defraud Ondo varsity of N457m
A former female staff of Achievers University, Owo, allegedly colluded with students to steal N457.5 million through a fee payment portal hack over three academic sessions.
Kano Court Sentences Two to Death for Football Dispute Killing
A Kano High Court sentenced Yusuf Ahmad and Auwal Abdulhamid to death by hanging for stabbing their friend Ibrahim Umar-Mahmud to death over a football disagreement.
Court Grants Tunde Ayeni N200m Bail in N15.7bn Fraud Case
An Abuja High Court granted N200m bail to ex-Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over alleged N15.7bn fraud. He pleaded not guilty to 17 charges.
FUTATH Cautions NUAHP Against Disruptive Strike
FUTA Teaching Hospital management warns NUAHP against strike, insists restructuring follows public service rules, urges dialogue.
Customs Seeks Media Collaboration for Revenue, Border Security
Nigeria Customs Service calls on journalists to strengthen revenue generation and border security, emphasizing strategic communication and public awareness.
Court Stops Mamuda Beverages from Producing Pop Power Drink
Federal High Court Abuja restrains Mamuda Beverages from producing Pop Power energy drink, citing trademark infringement of Rite Foods' Fearless Energy Drink.
EFCC Fugitive Killed in Gun Battle with Police in Benue
A fugitive linked to an EFCC fraud case was killed during a gunfire exchange between operatives and suspected cultists in Makurdi, Benue State. Police have launched an investigation.
Masked Gunmen Kill Politician in Rivers Hotel
Samuel Obe Ngobe, a politician in Rivers State, was shot dead by two masked gunmen in his hotel. Investigation ongoing.
FIFA Club World Cup Star Arrested at Abuja Airport
Rilwanu Haliru Sarki, Al Ain FC winger and former Flying Eagles star, was arrested at Abuja airport upon arrival in Nigeria over an ongoing criminal investigation.
Police Arrest Chef for Drugging Security, Robbing Abuja Home
Nigeria Police arrest chef John Cosmos Govi for drugging security and robbing an Abuja luxury apartment. Recover valuables worth ₦150 million.
Husband Guilty of Hiring Hitman to Kill Art Dealer in Brazil
Daniel Sikkema was convicted Friday for hiring a hitman to kill his estranged husband, prominent NYC art dealer Brent Sikkema, in Rio de Janeiro.
One Injured as Container Falls on Bus in Lagos
A 20-ft container fell on a commercial bus in Lagos, injuring one person. LASTMA says the driver lost brake control.
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Police reject N500m bribe, seize N7.8bn cannabis in Lagos
Zone 2 Police Command operatives rejected a N500 million bribe and arrested a drug kingpin, seizing Canadian Loud cannabis worth N7.8 billion in Lagos.
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Aproko Doctor Warns Against Spoiled Tomatoes
Health influencer Aproko Doctor warns that spoiled tomatoes contain aflatoxins linked to liver cancer and stunted growth in children.
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