A newborn baby was discovered abandoned along Power Line street in Ore, Ondo State, on Sunday afternoon. Residents found the infant and alerted authorities, with police now investigating the disturbing incident.
A 26-year-old woman, Precious Mogaji, was found dead at her boyfriend's residence in Ibadan. Police confirm investigations are ongoing as the suspect, Quadri Mohammed, remains at large.
A young man was apprehended in Lagos for dumping refuse on a public road. The state's Commissioner for Environment announced the arrest and plans to prosecute under environmental laws.
New documents reveal the guard who discovered Jeffrey Epstein's body received over $11,000 in suspicious cash payments before his death, while search history shows she googled him minutes before finding him.
Sanusi Sadiq, a 30-year-old Nigerian-born bouncer, was sentenced to three to six years in prison for the involuntary manslaughter of Barry Whelan, an Irish immigrant, during a 2023 St. Patrick's Day altercation in Boston.
David Emmanuel Adebayo, a Nigerian man, gained viral fame after challenging armed robbers and seizing their gun during an attack. He recently shared his testimony in church.
A man was killed by suspected kidnappers in Umuchime Community, Delta State, on March 6. Activist Harrison Gwamnishu shared the incident, urging residents in secluded areas to clear grasses and install gates for safety.
Alhaji Haruna Usman, a cattle trader from Adamawa, was rescued after being robbed by 'one chance' criminals in Abuja's Central Area while transporting 36 cows to Bayelsa.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bauchi State has arrested a 30-year-old man, Hanif Muhammed Umar, for allegedly using a fabricated bank transfer alert to fraudulently obtain a car valued at N7 million.
A policewoman who falsely accused an innocent colleague of sexual assault to cover up her lateness for work has been sentenced to one year in prison, leading to his arrest and custody.
Paul Preece, winner of Netflix's Outlast season one, faces charges of aggravated assault, child rape, and attempted child rape after arrest in Tennessee with a $150,000 bond.
A 15-year-old boy in Ilorin has confessed to killing his aunt, who raised him, after growing resentful over her repeated scolding for coming home late from school, with police investigating the gruesome crime.
A woman in her 30s was arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots from an AR-15-style rifle at singer Rihanna's Beverly Crest residence. Rihanna was home but unharmed, with no injuries reported in the incident.
A resident in Valsad, Gujarat, was violently thrown to the ground after an elevator surged upward unexpectedly, leaving him with internal injuries but miraculously surviving.
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The NDLEA has arrested a former Lagos councillor with 40kg of skunk and intercepted multiple drug shipments across Nigeria, including cannabis, tramadol, methamphetamine, and codeine syrup in coordinated operations.
A 17-year-old student is remanded for allegedly injuring a 13-year-old girl with a metal belt at a school in Akure, with three staff members charged for negligence.
A 25-year-old man arrested for phone theft in Delta State reveals he resorted to stealing after his internet fraud activities stopped generating income for six months, pleading for forgiveness.
Bauchi State Police have detained a security guard accused of sexually assaulting two minors, aged 4 and 5, in a security room. The case has been transferred to the SGBV Unit for investigation.
Rebecca Gaya Anthony was kidnapped and murdered in Angwan Yara community, Akwanga LGA, Nasarawa State. Her body was discovered with machete wounds, sparking community grief and ongoing police investigations.
A Nigerian lady's friend was robbed of her phones, leading thieves to steal nearly N3 million from two bank accounts. Security measures on OPAY and PIGGYVEST prevented further losses, sparking online outrage.
Ebonyi State APC Publicity Secretary Simbad Ogbuatu has been arrested for alleged involvement in the kidnapping and killing of former Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe's father, with Governor Nwifuru confirming the arrest during a condolence visit.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State has recovered an abandoned vehicle with bullet holes and blood traces, believed to be connected to a recent armed robbery where over N10 million was stolen from a bank customer in Minna.
A newborn baby boy was found alive and abandoned behind Main Market in Mararaba Udege, Nasarawa State. Police have taken the child into custody and placed him with a caregiver while investigations proceed.
Former Ibeju-Lekki councilor Sheleru Olalekan arrested by NDLEA with 40kg of skunk. Separate Abuja operation nets businessman with 1,000 tapentadol pills concealed in diapers.
A man died in downtown Los Angeles after inflicting severe injuries on himself, including cutting off his genitalia and stabbing himself, with police investigating the unknown motive.
Bauchi State Police have detained a 48-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in Burra. The suspect allegedly lured the victim into a room before committing the offense.
Police in Ebonyi State have arrested nine suspects, including an APC publicity secretary, for the abduction and murder of a traditional ruler. The victim was the father of a former deputy governor.
Odinakachukwu Uwadiegeu alleges her baby's father, Uche, physically abused her, threatened her life, and claimed her poverty would prevent anyone from saving her during a violent incident in Lagos.
A Nigerian man deported from the US after 10 months in ICE detention shares a heartfelt TikTok message praising his wife's loyalty and support during his ordeal.
Derrick Van Yeboah, a 40-year-old Ghanaian socialite, has admitted guilt in a massive US online fraud operation involving romance scams and business email compromises that stole over $100 million from victims.