Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Category : Crime
Man stabs friend to death over pure water argument in Niger
A minor dispute over sachet water for ablution turned fatal in Minna, as a 23-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 20-year-old friend. Police have arrested the suspect. Read the shocking details.
Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Hisbah arrests youths in Katsina immoral acts raid
Katsina Hisbah Board raids a house in Dandume, arresting men and women for alleged immoral activities. The operation aims to protect community values. Read details.
5 Arrested in Lagos for Staged Kidnapping, Extortion Plot
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
Wiz Khalifa Faces 9-Month Prison Sentence in Romania
American rapper Wiz Khalifa could serve nine months in a Romanian prison for smoking marijuana on stage. His legal team is appealing the court's decision. Read the latest details.
Imo woman remanded for burning 5-year-old maid's body
A 38-year-old businesswoman in Owerri has been remanded for allegedly burning her maid's private parts with a candle and scalding her hands. The child is receiving treatment. Read the full story.
Wanted Borno R@pe Suspect Surrenders to Police
The suspect wanted for the alleged r@pe of a 5-year-old girl in Maiduguri has turned himself in. Borno Police confirm he is in custody and under investigation.
Healthcare Worker Jailed for S3xually Ass@ulting Patients
Ieuan Crump, 26, sentenced to nine years for s3xually ass@ulting two vulnerable patients during fake medical examinations at Grange Hospital. Read the shocking details.
Suspect arrested for murder, robbery of 25-year-old in Kebbi
Kebbi State Police have arrested Aminu Adamu, 20, for the alleged robbery and murder of Ibrahim Yahaya, 25, whose body was found in a forest. The suspect was found with the victim's motorcycle. Police assure the public the situation is under control.
Life sentence for trader who defiled, abducted teen neighbour
Justice Rahman Oshodi sentences Abdullahi Sale to life for defiling & kidnapping his 13-year-old neighbour in Lagos. Details of the 11-day ordeal revealed in court. #Justice #Lagos
Businesswoman Emotional After Neighbour's Fire Alert Call
A Nigerian businesswoman breaks down recounting how a neighbour's urgent call informed her of her burning shop. Read the full emotional story of community vigilance.
Fake College Provost Jailed for Forging LASU Papers
A Lagos court has sentenced Samson Orijugo to three years in prison for forging a Lagos State University result notification to scam a mother and son. Read the full story of the fraud.
Provost Jailed 3 Years for Document Forgery
A Lagos court sentenced a college provost to three years imprisonment for forging a LASU document to falsely claim affiliation. Read the full details of the fraud case.
Influencer Killed, Husband Arrested for Femicide in Brazil
Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva, a 25-year-old Brazilian influencer, died after being thrown from a balcony by her husband. Police have CCTV evidence contradicting his suicide claim. Read the full story.
Man kills friend over sachet water in Minna
A minor disagreement over sachet water for ablution in Minna turned fatal, leaving one dead. Angry youths demand justice. Read the full story.
Harvard Morgue Manager Gets 8 Years for Selling Body Parts
Former Harvard morgue manager Cedric Lodge sentenced to eight years for stealing and selling human remains. His wife also jailed. Shocking case breaches trust of donors. Read the full details.
Woman Accused of Killing Girls with Poison Found in River
Zulma Guzman Castro, wanted for allegedly killing two Colombian teens with poisoned raspberries, was rescued from London's River Thames. Full story on the international manhunt and tragic case.
Ecuador Footballer Mario Pineida Shot Dead in Guayaquil
Ecuadorian footballer Mario Pineida, 33, was shot dead in Guayaquil as violence escalates. Another killed, one wounded. Ecuador faces record homicides in 2025.
Kano Imam Brutally Slain After Dawn Prayer
The Maraba community in Kano grieves the brutal killing of Imam Ladan Zubairu, a kind and peaceful cleric, after Fajr prayer. The suspected attacker was killed by a mob.
Girl found after 42 years, didn't know she was missing
Michelle Newton, missing since age 3, found alive in Florida after 42 years. She had no idea she was a victim of parental kidnapping. Read the shocking story of her reunion.
Manhunt for Suspect in Borno Child Rape Case
Borno Police deny arresting and releasing a suspect accused of raping a 5-year-old girl in Maiduguri. A manhunt is ongoing with public help sought. Get the latest details.
Rob Reiner, Wife's Death Ruled Homicide, Son Charged
The cause of death for Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele has been formally revealed as 'multiple sharp force injuries.' Their son, Nick Reiner, faces murder charges. Read the latest on this tragic case.
4 Traffic Cops Arrested for Murder of Nigerian in SA
Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.
ATBUTH Apprehends Suspected Impostor Defrauding Patients
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrests an elderly man for extorting N45,000 from a patient's relatives. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for corruption.
EFCC Arrests 5 'Babalawos' With Counterfeit $3.4M, €280K
Nigeria's EFCC arrests five herbalists in Osun and Lagos for fraud involving counterfeit dollars and euros. Suspects promised spiritual currency conjuring. Full story.
EFCC Arrests Herbalists with Counterfeit Millions
EFCC operatives arrest five herbalists in Osun and Lagos with counterfeit $3.4m and €280k. The syndicate defrauded victims of millions under pretence of spiritual cleansing. Read the full details.
Teen's Neo-Nazi School Attack Leaves Child Dead in Russia
A 15-year-old student in Russia, armed and wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a 10-year-old to death after a failed search for his teacher. Read the shocking details of the attack.
Two Arrested for Telecom Vandalism in Osun
Osun NSCDC arrests a driver and scrap dealer for vandalising telecom sites in Eripa and Otan Ayegbaju, recovering stolen batteries. Two suspects remain at large. Read more.
Man Arrested for Defrauding Patients at ATBUTH
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
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