Togo: serious evidence against detained French filmmakers
Togo's government says it holds 'serious and corroborative evidence' against two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer, detained since July 27 on false declaration charges.
Category : Crime
Bayelsa Police Rescue Woman After 26 Days in Kidnappers' Den
Bayelsa police rescued Sarah Chinedu, 42, after 26 days in captivity. One suspect arrested; kidnappers had demanded N100m, reduced to N20m.
Police arrest 10 suspected cultists in Cross River, recover firearms
Cross River police arrest 10 Axe Men Confraternity suspects in Abini, Biase LGA, recovering a pistol and other exhibits after a community petition.
Nigerian man jailed 12 years in UK for rape, assault
Olukanyinsola Odebode, 30, was jailed 12 years in Swansea Crown Court for raping one woman and sexually assaulting another while on bail, with life-altering consequences for victims.
Taiwo Hassan Ogogo and 7 Other Nigerian Celebrities Who Bravely Fought Cancer
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo died of stage 4 cancer on August 23, 2026, joining a list of Nigerian celebrities like Alexx Ekubo and Sadiq Daba who battled the disease.
Terrorists Abduct Kwara Monarch in Late-Night Raid
Terrorists abducted Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I in Igbesi, Kwara State, on Saturday night. Police confirm rescue efforts are ongoing.
20-Year-Old Miner Found Dead With Machete Wounds in Plateau
Abdulmuminu Muhammad, 20, was found dead with machete wounds along Gana Ropp-Barkin Ladi road in Plateau State on August 23, 2026, after relatives launched a search.
NDLEA arrests 101-year-old, seizes N4.4bn drugs
The NDLEA arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother and intercepted illicit drugs worth N4.4 billion in coordinated operations across Nigeria.
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NDLEA arrests 101-year-old with cocaine in fufu
NDLEA arrested 101-year-old Esther Ogunmabo in Ogun State with 90kg of skunk hidden in fufu. Her daughter, who supplied the drugs, was also arrested.
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Sheggz threatens to sue Bella for defamation over ₦11m debt
Sheggz's lawyers demand retraction and apology from Bella over alleged defamatory statements, including abuse claims and an ₦11 million debt, amid their public breakup.
Troops Kill Bandit, Arrest 2 Kidnap Suspects in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed a suspected bandit and arrested two kidnap suspects in separate Benue operations on August 19, 2026, recovering arms and charms.
Peller Accused of Abandoning Shrine After Juju Deal
A man publicly accused Nigerian streamer Peller of visiting his shrine for juju to become famous and abandoning him for over three years, warning of consequences if he fails to return.
Bandits kidnap Kwara monarch in Igbesi community attack
Armed bandits invaded Igbesi community in Isin LGA, Kwara State, abducting traditional ruler Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I and other residents late Saturday night.
Jigawa Building Collapse Kills Two Children After Heavy Rain
Two children died and several were injured when a building collapsed in Gandun Sarki, Jigawa State, after heavy rainfall caused flooding and destroyed over 20 homes.
Suspected ritualists behead deaf woman in Adamawa
Suspected ritualists beheaded 38-year-old deaf woman Susuti Denhan in Girei LGA, Adamawa State, escaping with her head. Her body was recovered Saturday.
Suspected Fulani Militias Kill Miner in Plateau
Suspected Fulani militias killed miner Dachung Dacholom at an illegal mining site in Rim, Riyom LGA, Plateau State, on August 22, 2026. Troops and DSS responded but made no contact with attackers.
Mother, 3 Children Die in Yobe Fire Outbreak
A woman and her three children died in a fire that razed Rugar Audu Badali Fulani community in Karasuwa LGA, Yobe State, on Friday, August 21, 2026. YOSEMA confirmed the incident and led a joint assessment team to the scene.
NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old for Drug Sales in Ogun
NDLEA arrested 101-year-old Esther Ogunmabo in Ogun State for selling cannabis, seized cocaine hidden in fufu in Akwa Ibom, and intercepted N4.4bn Thai Loud at Lagos ports.
UAE Fines and Prison Terms for Begging Offenses
The UAE imposes a AED 5,000 fine and up to 3 months in prison for begging, with harsher penalties for organized begging rings.
Tope Osoba: Husband, Hairdresser Arrested in Death Case
Blogger Oko Awon Single Mothers confirms the arrest of actress Tope Osoba's husband and a hairdresser; a third suspect, Pelumi, remains at large.
Zambian woman killed in confrontation with husband's lover
A 26-year-old mother of three died after being beaten by her husband's alleged mistress in Kitwe, Zambia. The suspect is on the run.
Over 21,000 Pakistanis Deported from Gulf States in Five Months
More than 21,000 Pakistani nationals were deported from Gulf countries between March and July 2026, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE recording the highest numbers, according to Pakistan's National Assembly.
Lady Accuses Man of Harassment, Assault in Abeokuta Over Dressing
A Nigerian lady in Abeokuta, Ogun State, alleges a man harassed, bullied, and threatened her over her dressing while returning from a market. The incident, which occurred on a commercial motorcycle, left her shaken, especially as she recovers from bone su
Blord gets TikTok impersonator arrested, charged in Anambra
Nigerian businessman Blord said a man used a fake TikTok account to defraud over 100 people and was charged at the Anambra State High Court.
5 Dead in Head-On Collision on Badagry Expressway
Five men died when a Toyota Camry collided head-on with an Iveco truck on the Badagry Expressway in Lagos on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after the car veered into oncoming traffic, LASEMA confirmed.
Peller Reveals EFCC Invitation Over Wedding Money Spraying
Peller reveals EFCC invited him after someone reported money sprayed at his wedding to Jarvis. He says cautioning guests saved him during investigation.
Man electrocuted while stealing transformer cables in Abuja
A man died from suspected electrocution while allegedly attempting to cut transformer cables along Trademore Road, Lugbe, Abuja. His body was found inside the transformer enclosure on Friday, August 21. Police confirmed the incident and moved the body to
Hailey Bieber's Sister Alaia Avoids Jail in Bar Case
Alaia Baldwin Aronow, Hailey Bieber's sister, avoids jail via a pre-trial diversion program over a 2024 Savannah bar assault, paying fees and completing classes.
Runaway Donkey Attacks Three in Germany After Jumping Into Van
A runaway donkey named Freddy jumped into a van and attacked three people in Holssel, Germany, on August 21, leaving one woman hospitalized. The animal's aggressive reaction remains unexplained, police said.
Rashod Bateman arrested for alleged attack on ex's car with baby inside
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia after allegedly smashing his baby mama's car windows with their 3-month-old child inside, per court documents.
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