Category : Crime


Diddy's Prison Release Moved to April 2028 After Rehab

Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will be released from prison in April 2028, earlier than his original June 2028 date, after entering a drug rehabilitation program. The decision follows his ongoing appeal of a four-year sentence for sex trafficking and ra

Police Foil Bandit Attack on Worshippers in Zamfara

Zamfara State Police Command, in collaboration with military forces, successfully repelled an armed bandit assault targeting worshippers during Isha'i prayers in Ruwan Dorowa District. The joint security team engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, fo

Unidentified Woman's Body Found in Makurdi Bush

A decomposing body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a bush along George Akume Way in Makurdi, Benue State. A passerby found the remains on Monday, with human rights activist Sughnen Yaaya confirming the incident and alerting police.

Nigerian Man Gets 19 Years in U.S. for $4M Romance Scam

Leslie Chinedu Mba, a 40-year-old Nigerian man, has been sentenced to 228 months in federal prison for orchestrating romance and email scams totaling $4 million, and attempting fraudulent marriages for U.S. residency.

Lagos Royal Family Land Dispute Sparks Protest Threat

A coalition of civil society organizations demands investigation into allegations against Ojomu Royal Family youth leader, threatening protests if police fail to retract claims within seven days amid land dispute tensions.

Lagos Landlord Locks Tenant and Son Inside Apartment

A woman has urgently called on the Lagos State Government to intervene after a landlord allegedly locked a tenant and his young son inside their apartment, despite a prior agreement for the family to vacate the property this Sunday following a quit notice

NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin After 13-Year Manhunt

The NDLEA has finally apprehended Reginald Peter Chidiebere, a suspected drug kingpin who evaded capture for 13 years after jumping bail in 2013. He surrendered to authorities in February 2026.

Man Sentenced to Death for Murder of Classmate in Delta

A Delta State High Court in Kwale has sentenced Ebinum Prosper to death by hanging for the 2016 murder of his classmate, Ojieh Chibogu, following a trial that overcame challenges including destroyed evidence during the EndSARS protests.

Police Arrest Suspect for Pestle Attack on Okada Rider in Niger

Niger State Police have arrested Ibrahim Ahmed Musa for allegedly attacking a commercial motorcyclist with a pestle and attempting to steal his bike in Bida. The incident occurred on February 19, 2026, leading to a community chase and recovery of the moto

Youth Leader Arrested for Toddler's Rape and Death in India

A 40-year-old political party youth wing leader in Tamil Nadu, India, has been arrested under child protection laws for allegedly raping his girlfriend's two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, leading to her death from internal injuries.

Girl Dies After Bully Threw Water Bottle at Her Head

A 12-year-old girl in Los Angeles has tragically died after a bully struck her head with a metal water bottle, leading to a brain hemorrhage and emergency surgery. The incident is under investigation as a homicide.

Woman Arrested for Stabbing Teen Boy in Lagos

Lagos police arrest a woman for allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old boy multiple times after he corrected her child. The victim suffered severe wounds, and the suspect is now in custody as the family seeks justice.

Anambra Govt Destroys Akwa Okuko's Shrine After Court Verdict

The Anambra State Government has demolished the shrine of native doctor Chidozie Nwangwu, known as Akwa Okuko, following his 11-month imprisonment for ritual practices. Security personnel supervised the destruction and burning of fetish items at the site.

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