The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a sophisticated cross-border fraud syndicate following intelligence from East Africa. The suspect posed as a World Bank official, defrauding victims of $250,000 and targeting local farmers.
Yobe State Police have arrested three suspects for vandalising and stealing components from an electricity transformer in Bade Local Council, recovering parts and pursuing an accomplice.
A recent murder in Oyo State, where a man killed his brother over a dream, highlights Nigeria's growing superstition crisis. This article examines similar cases nationwide and calls for urgent action from government, religious, and community leaders.
The NDLEA Delta Command has arrested 200 suspects in a drug crackdown from January to April 2026, while intensifying school-based prevention programs and facing calls to revive a discontinued discipline initiative.
A 19-year-old survivor recounts eight years of sexual abuse by her father, dismissed by her mother and facing slow justice. The Dorothy Njemanze Foundation highlights systemic failures in addressing gender-based violence.
A Lagos court has sentenced Mrs Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi to one year's imprisonment for impersonating a NAFDAC official in a visa fraud scheme, following a petition from the British Deputy High Commission.
Omaha police officers fatally shot a woman who kidnapped a 3-year-old boy and cut him with a kitchen knife in a Walmart parking lot. The child survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Izuchukwu Nnamdi and David Nwokocha have been arrested for sexually assaulting Mercy Udeogba, 16, in Edo. The victim fled her aunt's home and was assaulted repeatedly. Authorities vow justice.
A Kenyan court has sentenced Chinese national Zhang Kequn to a 12-month jail term and a fine of 1 million shillings for attempting to smuggle over 2,200 live garden ants out of the country. The case highlights growing concerns over ant-trafficking and eco
A middle school in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, was the site of a deadly shooting on Wednesday, April 15, resulting in nine fatalities and 13 injuries. This marks the second such incident in two days, raising concerns about a surge in violence in a country wher
A man was rescued by local fishermen after parking his car on the Third Mainland Bridge and jumping into the Lagos Lagoon. Isaac Fayose shared a video urging people to check on loved ones.
The Federal Government has formally requested police to ensure Nollywood actress Doris Ogala is arraigned for alleged cyberstalking, defamation, and extortion involving a cleric.
A 61-year-old Nigerian man, Anthony Adewale Sobogun, has been sentenced to 28 years imprisonment in the UK for sexually abusing two children over 15 years. The Met Police investigation revealed horrific details, including rape and pregnancy.
A three-year-old boy tragically fell to his death from a high-rise apartment window in St. Louis while his father briefly stepped outside for a cigarette break. The incident occurred at Parkview Apartments, sparking investigations and family grief.
A 52-year-old woman from Rotterdam, UK, shares her transformation after undergoing laser removal of 250 tattoos allegedly forced by her ex-partner, raising questions about consent and justice.
Two suspects in Adamawa state have recounted how a dispute at a burial ceremony escalated into a fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man. Police confirm arrests as investigations continue into the violent clash between youths from neighboring villages.
Franklin Faircloth, 29, broke into his girlfriend's home, doused her with gasoline, and set her ablaze in Roseboro, North Carolina. The victim suffered severe burns, and Faircloth faces multiple charges including attempted murder and first-degree arson.
Two petrol bombs were thrown at Finchley Reform Synagogue in north London by masked suspects, with police treating it as a suspected antisemitic attack. No injuries or damage were reported.
Joe McCann, fiancé of influencer Ashlee Jenae, is being questioned by police following her untimely death, as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The FBI has released images of vehicles and suspects involved in the shooting of rapper Offset outside a Miami casino. The incident occurred on April 6, with the rapper hospitalized briefly before returning to perform.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged socialite Pretty Mike and a club supervisor from drug charges, ruling that NDLEA evidence failed to establish a prima facie case after a raid on his nightclub.
Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists linked to Eiye and Aiye confraternities, recovering a locally made pistol. The suspects were involved in a violent clash at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo.
An 18-year-old suspect was apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad for allegedly removing reflective road studs from the Third Mainland Bridge, posing a serious safety risk to motorists.
Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of stabbing four children to death at a Uganda daycare, laughed in court as his trial began. Prosecutors say he confessed but pleaded not guilty, citing a belief in wealth through human sacrifice.
Victoria Police in Australia have confirmed they are investigating historical sexual assault allegations made by actress Ruby Rose against singer Katy Perry, stemming from a 2010 incident in Melbourne.
A 52-year-old man in Lundazi District, Zambia, has been arrested for allegedly pouring hot cooking oil on his 34-year-old wife during a marital dispute, causing severe injuries. Police confirmed the incident occurred on April 13, 2026, and the suspect fac
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ondo State has apprehended two men accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls in Akure. Authorities urge heightened vigilance from parents.
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a 26-year-old Nigerian man, has been arrested in Georgia for three separate shootings that killed two women and injured a man. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the seemingly random attacks.
A violent altercation in Taraba's Lau LGA resulted in the deaths of a forest guard and a suspect. Police have launched a full-scale investigation and urged community leaders to embrace peace.
Taraba State Police Command launches investigation into a violent incident in Lau LGA where two men, including a forest guard, were killed. Commissioner urges restraint and peaceful coexistence.