Davido Would Have Been Arrested in Rwanda, Ethiopia – Presidency
Presidency aide Temitope Ajayi says Davido's partisan Osun election tweets could lead to arrest in Rwanda or Ethiopia, citing unverified claims.
Category : Crime
Nigerians pay N7.78bn ransom as kidnappings surge 66%
Nigerians paid at least N7.78 billion in ransom between July 2025 and June 2026, as kidnappings surged 66% to 7,825 victims, says SBM Intelligence.
Man, 20, arrested for sharing child sexual abuse material
Garrett Michael Highlander, 20, of Morgantown, WV, was arrested for allegedly possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material via Discord, held on $100,000 bond.
Nursing Mother Burned by Stepmother in Maiduguri
A breastfeeding mother, Zara Muhammad, suffered severe burns after her stepmother allegedly poured hot water on her in Maiduguri, Borno State, following a dispute.
Kenyan Woman Stabs Five Children in Uganda, Killing Two
A Kenyan woman, Dorothy Namayo, allegedly stabbed her five children in Kampala, killing two, after a dispute over her husband's second marriage. Three others are hospitalized.
Man kills eight relatives, including four kids, at family dinner
A man killed eight relatives, including four children, during a family dinner in Billings. The suspect, Alan Smith, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Raheem Sterling Faces Jail for Dangerous Driving and Laughing Gas Charges
Raheem Sterling, 31, faces up to two years in jail after being charged with dangerous driving, possessing laughing gas, and failing to provide a specimen following a May M3 crash.
Kano residents reject N10m bribe over suspected drug vehicle
Residents of Bajallabe in Kano rejected a N10 million bribe to conceal a vehicle suspected of carrying illicit drugs. The vehicle and suspects were handed to police for investigation.
US Warns New Visa Holders: Don't Open Sealed Packet
The US Department of State warns immigrant visa holders not to open their sealed document packet, enter before the visa expiry, and follow principal applicant travel rules.
Nasarawa Lawmaker Demands Answers Over Missing Hospital Donations
Nasarawa APC lawmaker Sa’ad Ibrahim Abdullahi has demanded answers over fans and mattresses he donated to Umaisha General Hospital but could not account for.
Rollex Dee Granted N100m Bail After Two Months in Detention
Lagos High Court grants singer Rollex Dee N100m bail after two months in detention. Two sureties required, one a family member, per MC Bokujaka.
Bella's Lawyers Reject Sheggz's Defamation Claims, Allege Loan Fraud
Bella Okagbue's lawyers reject Sheggz's defamation allegations as 'spurious and baseless,' alleging he broke a marriage promise and obtained loans under false pretences.
Police Dismantle Baby Factory in Ogun, Rescue Six
Ogun police dismantled a baby factory in Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children, and arresting six suspects including an attending nurse.
Edo security corps arrests wig thieves after GRA store robbery
Edo State Security Corps arrested two suspects linked to a robbery at Aimas hair shop in GRA, Benin City. CCTV captured the duo stealing about 90 wigs worth millions of Naira. 35 bundles recovered.
INTERPOL Operation Jackal IV: 58 Arrested in 22 Countries
INTERPOL's Operation Jackal IV arrested 58 suspects across 22 countries, targeting West African organised crime networks like Black Axe, with 263 suspects identified.
Police rescue two suspected motorcycle thieves from mob in Niger
Niger State Police rescued two suspected motorcycle thieves, Hassan Adamu and Bashar Isah, from an angry mob in Kotangora on August 24, 2026, after they confessed to stealing a motorcycle from a Federal Low Cost residence.
Suspected Cultists Kill Security Guard at Lagos Royale Estate
A security guard, Stanley, was shot multiple times by suspected cultists at Royale Estate in Sangotedo, Lagos, on Friday night. Police confirm investigation.
Kano man kills 1, injures 3 at wedding over loud music
Rabiu Mukthar, 34, allegedly fired a pump-action gun at wedding guests in Kano, killing one and injuring three, over loud music. Police arrested him and another suspect.
US to Revoke Visas of Nigerians, Others Who Filed for Asylum
The Trump administration plans to revoke non-immigrant visas of foreigners, including Nigerians, who entered the US as visitors but later filed for asylum. Up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visa holders could be affected.
Police bust Ogun baby factory, rescue pregnant women, children, arrest six
Ogun police dismantle an illegal baby factory in Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children, and arrest six suspects including a nurse, with a missing newborn under investigation.
Italian Priest Dies by Suicide After Transfer From 25-Year Parish
A 75-year-old Catholic priest, Lino Zatelli, was found dead in Trento, Italy, on August 12, shortly after learning he would be transferred from the parish he had served for nearly 25 years.
Nigerian man ends 11-year marriage, alleges wife attacked him
Daniel Undiandeye announces end of 11-year marriage, alleging his wife attacked him with weapons and sharp objects, and confessed to joining an evil coven recruited by his family members.
Man dies by suicide in Cross River market; community demands N300k cleansing fee
A 56-year-old man, Anthony, died by suicide at Obudu Main Market Square in Cross River State. The community demands N300,000 for cleansing, and police have launched an investigation.
Rahman Jago Urges Support for Poco Lee Amid UK Arrest
Nigerian socialite Rahman Jago breaks silence on Poco Lee's reported UK remand, urging public support. UK Met Police clarifies it can only confirm arrests with location details.
Japan Raises Foreign Residency Fees by 1150% in Oct 2026
Japan will increase foreign residency and re-entry permit fees by up to 1,150% starting October 2026, affecting millions of foreign residents.
Missing cyclist found dead in uncompleted FCT building
Nura Yusuf, a commercial cyclist missing for weeks, was found dead in an uncompleted building in FCT's Gas Pipeline area, strangled, police confirm.
US Lists 6 Conditions for Foreign Widows, Widowers to Get Green Card
The US government has published six conditions foreign widows and widowers of American citizens must meet to qualify for a Green Card, including a genuine marriage and no remarriage.
Tornado Hits French Village Pomas, Injures 39, Damages 300 Homes
A tornado struck Pomas, south-west France, injuring 39 people, damaging 300 homes, and cutting power to 2,800 homes across ten villages.
Two Men Arrested for Attempted Rape of 12-Year-Old in Calabar
Cross River Police arrest Asuquo Effiom, 70, and Moris Monday, 68, for allegedly attempting to rape a 12-year-old girl in Calabar. Investigation ongoing at SCID.
Dallas judge warns deleted phone data can still be used in court
Dallas County Judge Shequitta Kelly warns that deleted texts and posts on phones can still be recovered and used as evidence in criminal cases.
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