Netizens Slam Adeleke Over Biafra Apologist Appointment
Governor Adeleke faces backlash after appointing Chinwe Obuaku, an Igbo Biafra apologist, as DG on Climate Change. Netizens question ethnic inclusion.
Category : Crime
Nigerian Nurse in US Recounts Racist Incident with Patient
A Nigerian male nurse in the US shared his unpleasant experience with a White patient who refused his care and threw water at him, sparking reactions online.
Abia Police Arrest Officers in Viral Harassment Video
Abia State Police have arrested officers seen in a viral video harassing a commuter in Uturu for possessing three phones. Investigation underway.
Man drives 8 hours to ex's home with guns, threatens family
A New Jersey man faces attempted murder charges after driving 8 hours to his ex-girlfriend's home with firearms, threatening to kill her and her family following a breakup.
Gunmen kill two, abduct five in Plateau community raid
Armed men attacked Furyam Takzul in Kanam LGA, killing two and abducting five residents including women and children, causing panic.
Gunmen Kill UNIBEN Student Driving Mercedes Near Gate
A University of Benin student was shot dead by gunmen near the main gate while driving a Mercedes-Benz. Two others were injured. Police investigate.
Video: Man Pushes Retired Teacher Down NYC Subway Stairs
Disturbing footage captured a man fatally pushing a 76-year-old retired teacher down a Manhattan subway staircase. The suspect, a former Broadway dancer, was charged with murder.
Man Arrested for Rape of 59-Year-Old Woman in Brooklyn
Jakhongir Sattorov, 38, faces multiple charges including rape and assault after allegedly attacking a 59-year-old woman in her Bensonhurst apartment on Friday evening.
Gunmen Kill Man Outside UNIBEN Gate
A part-time student of the University of Benin was shot dead by gunmen in his Mercedes-Benz GLK outside the main gate on May 10, 2026.
Youth Groups Fault SERAP Over DSS Case Social Media Posts
Youth leaders accuse SERAP of heating up the polity via social media reactions to a DSS court case, urging legal redress instead.
Six Bodies Found Dead Inside Texas Boxcar
Six bodies were discovered inside a train boxcar in Laredo, Texas, near the Mexican border. Authorities are investigating the cause of death.
Police fatally shoot son stabbing disabled mother on Mother's Day
Police fatally shot a man who stabbed his disabled mother on Mother's Day in Long Island. The mother was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Iranian Heiress Accused of Hiding Assets in $200M Divorce
Setareh Bral is accused of transferring control of a $15M company to hide assets during a $200M divorce from UCLA doctor Ryan Aronin.
Nigeria Denies Citizen Deaths in S/Africa Attacks
Nigeria's Foreign Ministry confirms no Nigerian was killed in recent South Africa xenophobic attacks, but two died earlier in police custody.
Damon, Affleck Sued by Miami Police Over Netflix Film
Miami police officers are suing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck over their Netflix film 'The Rip,' claiming it unfairly portrays them as corrupt.
Kwara Police Foil Kidnapping Plot, Arrest Two Suspects
Kwara State Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover three AK-47 rifles and ammunition. Female accomplice used to transport weapons before plot was foiled.
11 Die as Vehicle Falls Off Bridge on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
11 people died after a vehicle plunged off Eruku Bridge on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. FRSC cites drunk driving and overloading as probable causes.
11,000-Carat Ruby Discovered by Miners in Myanmar
Miners in Myanmar discovered a rare 11,000-carat ruby near Mogok, the second-largest in the country, valued for its superior color and quality.
Teen Banned from All Shops in England and Wales
A 14-year-old girl from West London is the youngest person banned from every shop in England and Wales after breaching a criminal behaviour order, with incidents including assaulting Uber Eats drivers.
Billionaire Edens Extorted Over Sex Tape Threats
Fortress co-founder Wesley Edens was allegedly targeted in a $1 billion blackmail scheme by a woman threatening to release intimate videos, US prosecutors say.
Person fatally hit by plane on Denver runway in new video
New surveillance footage shows a trespasser calmly walking across a Denver runway before being struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane. The victim was sucked into an engine.
Trespasser Sucked into Plane Engine at Denver Airport
A trespasser died after being pulled into a plane engine at Denver International Airport, prompting an emergency evacuation of 224 passengers.
Unity Schools Alumni Protest FGC Kano Land Concession
Hundreds of Unity Schools alumni protested in Kano, Lagos, and Abuja against the planned concession of 30 hectares of FGC Kano land to a private firm, demanding revocation.
NDLEA Arrests Three PWDs for Drug Trafficking, Seizes N5.8bn Cannabis
NDLEA operatives arrested three persons with disabilities for drug trafficking in Anambra and Kwara, seized N5.8bn cannabis in Lagos, and recovered large quantities of skunk and pharmaceuticals.
Customs intercepts seven stolen luxury cars from Canada
Nigeria Customs Service recovers seven stolen luxury vehicles smuggled from Canada at Tin Can Island Port, handing them over to Canadian officials.
Truck Rams Bus on Sagamu-Benin Expressway: 1 Dead, 18 Hurt
A truck rammed into a bus on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway, killing one and injuring 18. TRACE blames excessive speeding for the crash.
Abiodun Mourns Yewa Chief Imam Who Died at 98
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over the death of Sheikh Sikirulai Babalola, Grand Chief Imam of Yewaland, who died at 98.
Plateau attack death toll rises to 15, gunmen strike again
Death toll from coordinated attacks in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, rises to 15, including a police officer, as gunmen continue assaults. Troops foil Boko Haram attack in Borno.
Ogun Police Arrest Two for Illegal Firearm; Rivers Tightens Security
Ogun police arrest two for illegal firearm possession in Ifo. Rivers State Police enforce tricycle restrictions and new measures to combat one-chance robberies.
Court Jails Man 10 Years for Cannabis Import
A Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced Azu Joseph to 10 years or N25 million fine for importing 1.1 tonnes of Cannabis Indica from Canada.
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