A 16-year-old boy in Niger State allegedly shot and killed his 15-year-old friend with a loaded dane gun belonging to his father, a local vigilante member. Both face charges as police investigate.
Osun State Police Command declares Faturoti Kehinde and Adumati Idowu wanted for the alleged murder of FRSC officer Lasisi Funmilayo and her 10-year-old daughter Sewa in a suspected ritual killing.
A 16-year-old boy in Suleja, Niger State, has been arrested after accidentally shooting and killing his 15-year-old friend while playing with his father's loaded dane gun. The father, a vigilante member, was also detained for negligence.
Ogun State Police Command refutes claims that comedian Broda Shaggi was shot within the state, stating no such incident has been reported. Authorities have initiated investigations to verify the allegations and urge public reliance on official communicati
A joint operation by Ghanaian authorities has led to the arrest of twelve Nigerian nationals suspected of organized cyber fraud and human trafficking activities, with six others still at large.
Gunmen have killed a 35-year-old man and abducted his wife in an early morning attack in Badariya, Birnin Kebbi. Police have launched an investigation and are urging public cooperation.
A Gombe High Court has sentenced five men to prison for exhuming a corpse and removing its eyes for alleged rituals. The defendants pleaded guilty to charges including indignity to a corpse and theft.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will plead not guilty to two new rape charges from 2020, as his lawyer indicated in court. The Ghanaian footballer faces multiple allegations across different cases.
Anambra State Government has detained a prominent native doctor known as 'Aka Mmuo Mmiri Afulu Anya' from Nnewi for alleged illegal activities. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on traditionalists suspected of aiding criminals with charms.
Security operatives in Abuja have arrested suspected child traffickers who attempted to sell a young boy abducted from Lafia, Nasarawa State. The child was rescued and is now in custody, with authorities seeking his family for reunification.
Tragedy struck in Ondo State as two men drowned in a deep well while attempting to retrieve a mobile phone. A third man lost consciousness during rescue efforts.
An Ikeja court has sentenced two men to 15 years imprisonment each for the death of a 12-year-old housemaid, following a plea bargain on involuntary manslaughter charges.
A woman in South Sudan has been arrested for allegedly pouring hot water on her husband's first wife during a domestic dispute over household responsibilities and marital attention in Juba.
Lagos State officials have detained five individuals for allegedly defecating in public spaces on Lagos Island. The arrests occurred during an early morning enforcement operation led by the state's environmental squad.
An Ondo State High Court has sentenced a lecturer at the College of Health Technology, Ijero-Ekiti, to death by hanging for armed robbery and conspiracy, while acquitting him on a third charge of endangering life due to insufficient evidence.
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested notorious thug and armed robber Yakubu Mohammed Auwal, alias 'World Boy', linked to multiple violent robberies and stabbings in Bauchi metropolis.
A South African court has sentenced a woman and her ex-lover to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of her husband, a traffic officer and moneylender, in a case involving hired assassins and financial motives.
The NSCDC FCT Command has arrested Joseph Nanmwa Philips for impersonating an NYSC member with forged documents. Commandant Olusola Odumosu refuted allegations of unlawful detention and extortion, detailing the legal process and fraud investigation.
A suspect was fatally shot after ramming a vehicle into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. No other injuries reported as authorities investigate the incident amid heightened global tensions.
A man believed to be intoxicated was severely injured after freeing six lions from their enclosures at a Mexican animal reserve and seeking refuge in a cage, with a dog also killed in the attack.
Newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents detail Jeffrey Epstein's alleged claim about a mysterious blond woman being the mother of his child, revealed by a victim's testimony and supported by an email from Sarah Ferguson.
Cross River Police arrest pastor's wife Ibiong Uyime Bassey for allegedly assaulting her 5-year-old niece with a spatula, causing injuries including a swollen eye, after a viral video exposed the abuse.
Pastor John Onuwabhagbe Abebe faces charges for unlawful embryo sale, fraud, and breaching medical confidentiality. He pleaded not guilty and was granted N5 million bail by Justice Fashola.
A 16-year-old girl reported missing from North Carolina was located during a traffic stop in Florida with a 37-year-old man, who faces multiple charges including interference in child custody and possession of counterfeit currency.
Seven individuals have been arraigned in Lagos for allegedly assaulting Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) enforcement operatives during an environmental operation. The defendants face multiple charges including breach of peace and obstruction of du
A British Airways pilot has been arrested for allegedly secretly filming 16 women and sharing the footage online, sparking a major investigation into privacy violations and misconduct.
A Houston man faces charges for allegedly imprisoning his disabled wife in a bedroom for five years, providing minimal food and medical care in their million-dollar home.
A tragic incident in Edo State where a man was found dead after delivering ransom for three kidnapped girls in Auchi. Authorities are investigating as the search for the victims continues.
Jigawa NSCDC arrests former student for attempting to steal microscopes from school laboratory under Safe School initiative, with multiple items previously missing.
Stacey Sharples, 31, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after admitting to falsely accusing 10 men of rape, costing taxpayers £120,000 and causing severe trauma to the victims.