Category : Crime


Two Fake Alcohol Dealers Get 40 Years Jail in Lagos

The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two men to a combined 40 years imprisonment for producing and selling counterfeit alcoholic beverages. Meanwhile, distillers plan protests against the nationwide ban on alcohol in sachets and small bottles.

Mentally Ill Man Allegedly Kills Woman in Benue

A 29-year-old woman, Comfort Hajia Anura, died after an alleged attack by a mentally unstable man in Benue State. The incident occurred in January 2026 in Naka, Gwer-West LGA, with the culprit reportedly killed at the scene.

Two Men Sentenced to Death for Killing Newlywed in Kano

A Kano State High Court has sentenced Aliyu Hussaini and Amir Zakariyya to death by hanging for the murder of groom Yazid Haruna during a robbery. The court also imposed additional prison terms for conspiracy and armed robbery.

Mafia Boss Nitto Santapaola Dies in Prison Aged 87

Benedetto 'Nitto' Santapaola, a feared Italian Mafia leader, died in prison at 87 after decades behind bars. He was convicted for high-profile murders, including judges Falcone and Borsellino, marking the end of a violent era in Sicily's organized crime h

Social Media Warning Resurfaces After Kola Onifoto's Death

Following the tragic death of ex-military officer and photographer Kola Onifoto in a Lagos motorbike accident, a social media post reveals a friend had warned him against buying the bike. Conflicting reports emerge about the circumstances of his passing.

Murder-Suicide at Alabama Hospital After Birth

A 19-year-old husband fatally shot his 24-year-old wife at an Alabama hospital after she gave birth, then killed himself. Police confirm it as a domestic murder-suicide, with no other injuries reported.

Nigerian Woman Jailed in UK for Train Assault

Gloria Makanjuola, a 35-year-old Nigerian woman, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for assaulting a commuter and attempting to steal his wallet on a London Underground train, following a British Transport Police investigation.

Creche Worker Jailed 25 Years for Raping 4-Year-Old

A South African court has sentenced a 37-year-old creche worker to 25 years in prison for raping a 4-year-old girl on the premises. The conviction followed compelling evidence, including witness testimony and a medical report.

Two Men Jailed 40 Years for Fake Alcoholic Drinks in Lagos

A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two individuals to a combined 40-year imprisonment for producing and distributing counterfeit alcoholic beverages, including Hennessy and Jameson, following a NAFDAC enforcement operation.

Boy Faked Deafness to Spy for Kidnappers in Kebbi

A young boy was arrested in Kebbi State after allegedly pretending to be deaf for about a year to secretly gather and pass information to kidnappers, with the suspect confessing to being part of a spy ring.

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