Motorists in Lagos State face increased harassment from touts collaborating with the Lagos State Task Force, including vehicle hijackings and false accusations. Officials deny allegations, citing online smear campaigns.
A suspected railway vandal, Bashiru Hafeez, has been remanded in Lagos for allegedly stealing pandrol clips from rail tracks, posing severe safety risks. The NRC warns of potential derailments and vows zero tolerance for such economic sabotage.
A Lagos High Court has sentenced Olumuyiwa Idowu and his firm, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to 30 years for stealing funds meant for vehicle parts and failing to declare assets in a fraud case involving a Dutch businessman.
Ikenna Onuoha, a junior staff member at Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, was found dead in a bush path, with police confirming preliminary investigation points to suicide.
The Anambra State High Court has sentenced Chidubem Anawonwa to death by hanging for the murder of his 74-year-old mother, Theresa, in 2019, following a trial that revealed a history of violence.
A disturbing video showing female secondary school students in Benue State physically assaulting and harassing a naked classmate has sparked widespread condemnation on social media.
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood will stand trial in 2027 over 15 charges including rape and sexual assault spanning from 1983 to 2016, involving seven women.
Popular fitness coach Roberto Cunha Lima, known as 'Beto Cunha Coach', was gunned down by a motorcycle shooter while leaving a gym in Salvador. Police are investigating the motive as the community mourns the loss of the influencer with 7,000 followers.
Detectives have arrested Jane Wangare Ndungu, linked to a criminal network that drugs men in social venues and steals valuables. The operation recovered stolen electronics and cash.
Police at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos have intercepted a 14-year-old boy attempting to stow away beneath an aircraft. The minor, identified as Eke Miracle, was discovered on the tarmac and taken into protective custody.
Police in Cross River State have arrested 35-year-old Malime Ejor for allegedly killing his 26-year-old girlfriend, Moshie Igu, during a violent argument over infidelity accusations on a farm in Nwang Village.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt after Alhaji Bilyaminu Julde, the Ardo of Gindir, was assassinated by gunmen in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Security forces recovered ammunition and spent shells at the scene.
A 30-year-old suspected armed robber, Mumin Kresi, died after jumping from a moving police vehicle while being escorted in Ghana's Savannah Region. The incident occurred during an operation to retrieve weapons linked to robbery cases.
Gunmen attacked Angwan Mada community in Nasarawa State, killing Jonathan Audu hours after he moved into his new house and abducting another resident for ransom.
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun, has paraded 35 suspects involved in various criminal activities across the state, including kidnapping, theft, and human trafficking, with significant recoveries made.
Police in Cross River State have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly killing his girlfriend over accusations of infidelity in Nwang Village, with investigations ongoing.
A Delta State High Court has sentenced Lucky Edozien and Amaechi Enuebuka to death by hanging for the murder of Edozien's mother, Mrs. Janeth Odinuwe, in a case involving a ring and musical instruments.
A nine-year-old girl was tragically crushed to death by a tipper truck in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. Police have arrested the driver and launched an investigation into the fatal incident.
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Gunmen attacked the Angwa Rukuba community in Jos North, Plateau State, killing several residents, including students. The Plateau State government has imposed a 48-hour curfew to restore order, while social media claims of a Christian massacre remain unc
A 21-year-old carpenter, Anthony Alabi, has been remanded in Ondo State for allegedly murdering a 58-year-old woman and raping her corpse, with the court awaiting DPP advice.
A Tennessee grandmother was wrongfully jailed for five months after facial recognition technology falsely identified her in a bank fraud case in North Dakota, a state she had never visited.
A mother and another woman face charges in Alabama for the starvation death of 5-year-old Jaedah Robinson, ruled a homicide by the Jefferson County coroner.
The Special Anti-Touting Squad in Anambra state has arrested Sunday Nonye, leader of a child-stealing syndicate who stole two girls from Ebonyi. Security chief Monday Nwokoye explains the operation and rescue mission.
A Lagos governor's aide details how his iPhone 17 Pro Max was stolen during the chaotic APC National Convention in Abuja, with police successfully tracking and recovering the device hours later through coordinated efforts.
Several persons are feared dead after gunmen attacked Anguwan Rukuba community in Jos North, Plateau State. The state government has imposed a 48-hour curfew and postponed University of Jos exams.
The EFCC has raised concerns over rising cryptocurrency crimes, reporting over $160 billion lost globally in 2025. Chairman Ola Olukoyede emphasized the need for stronger regulations and inter-agency cooperation to combat illicit digital transactions.
A tragic multiple vehicle accident on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway at Ugwu Onyeama hills claimed three lives and injured journalists from NTA and AIT. FRSC and police responded as the area remains a high-risk zone due to ongoing road reconstruction.
Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers, rescued a seven-year-old boy, and recovered N1.5 million ransom in Maiduguri. The child was abducted from Chad Basin quarters, with ransom demands reduced from N10 million to N1.5 million.
Students from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State besieged a police station, demanding the release of colleagues, leading to clashes and teargas dispersal by officers.
The NDLEA has intercepted cocaine concealed in stockfish heads and arrested key suspects in Lagos, with additional major drug seizures across multiple states in Nigeria.