A Nigerian food vendor faces financial ruin after taking a loan to start a business that made no sales, then falling victim to a scam that stole N13,000. The heartbreaking story highlights vulnerabilities in small business financing.
A violent clash between rival cult groups at Ilorin Central Market in Kwara State resulted in one fatality, widespread panic, and the arrest of a suspect by police operatives.
Ondo State Police have arrested a retired school vice principal, Alhaji Abdullahi Kasim Ayodele, for allegedly beating his 54-year-old female neighbor, Mrs. Caroline Agoi, to death following a dispute over a nylon bag that blew into his compound in Owo.
A 36-year-old woman in Ndwedwe, KZN, South Africa, allegedly set her boyfriend's house on fire after a domestic dispute, leading to her arrest by local police following a public assault.
Ivan Miller, 22, accused of murdering two hikers and an elderly woman in Utah, allegedly told police he committed the crimes to steal vehicles and credit cards to fund his return to Iowa.
Suspected armed robbers trailed a man from a bank in Minna, Niger State, snatching over N10 million and his Toyota Camry. Police recovered a rifle and the robbers' abandoned vehicle, with investigations ongoing.
A 15-year-old boy, Gobri Yusuf, has been arrested in Ilorin, Kwara State, for allegedly murdering his aunt, Akanbi A, who adopted him. Police say the teen confessed to resentment-driven attack after failed poisoning attempts.
Ondo State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers linked to a violent attack in Ilu-Abo, Akure North, where a businessman was killed and a woman abducted. The suspects were found with N1.4 million believed to be ransom proceeds.
The EFCC has charged Zhang Wen Hao with inducing a Nigerian to open a bank account for unlawful activities. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded until 2026.
Edo State Police Command has arrested 65 suspected kidnappers in Aviele community, recovering N1.85 million in ransom cash and military uniforms during a coordinated midnight raid.
Music executive Ubi Franklin expressed outrage after filming a herd of cattle crossing a major road, forcing motorists to wait. He called the situation 'so wrong' in a social media post.
An 11-year-old Florida student was arrested after allegedly hijacking a classmate's account to threaten teachers and classmates with shooting violence, marking his second such arrest in months.
A man pleaded not guilty after being charged with murdering a Louisville man and his Chihuahua, following a dramatic jump from a fourth-floor apartment where the victim was found hidden.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kwara State has apprehended two suspected bandits in Patigi LGA, recovering a pistol, drugs, and other items during an intelligence-driven operation.
A sexual health doctor with a 'special interest in penises' has been sentenced to six years in prison for secretly filming and sexually assaulting male patients during examinations.
A 22-year-old man from Iowa has been charged with murdering three women in Utah to steal their vehicles and credit cards, claiming he needed money to return home, in a series of random, violent attacks.
Lagos police arrest a 30-year-old man who sold his sister's one-month-old baby for N2 million, citing poverty and burial costs as motives. The suspect met the buyer on Facebook, and investigations are ongoing.
Kwara State Police have arrested 15-year-old Gobir Yusuf for allegedly murdering his benefactor, Akanbi A, in a brutal attack at her residence. The suspect confessed to the crime, citing resentment as the motive.
Police in Ebonyi State have recovered the body of Ezeogo Francis Igwe, a traditional ruler kidnapped on March 1, 2026. The abductors demanded N250 million ransom before killing him. Officers engaged the kidnappers, neutralizing one and arresting nine susp
Adepoju Babtunde Salako, 34, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies, stealing over $5 million from US relief programs and laundering funds to China and Nigeria.
A Nigerian woman and fellow tenants were forcibly evicted after their landlord collected rent despite a court dispute with his brother who sold the property, leaving them homeless.
Sara Baker, a former attorney in Alabama, faces multiple charges including attempted murder for allegedly lacing her husband's food with fentanyl in 2025, leading to her arrest and bar suspension.
Yobe State Police Command has dismantled a criminal syndicate involved in burglary and motorcycle theft across Yobe, Gombe, and Bauchi states, arresting one suspect and recovering five stolen motorcycles.
A 40-year-old landlady, Nafisat Lateef, has been remanded by an Ondo court for allegedly poisoning her tenant's three-year-old son after a dispute, with the case adjourned to June 2026.
Cordelia Onuwabhagbe broke down in tears at Lagos High Court while detailing how her daughter Augusta was allegedly killed by boyfriend Benjamin Nnayereugo, known as Killaboi, in a case that has shocked the nation.
Honourable Udeh Ijachi, former caretaker chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in front of Okabido Hotel, causing panic among residents.
Kano State Police Command has apprehended an individual for circulating audio and video clips deemed capable of inciting public disorder and creating fear among residents.
The Nigerian Army Training Centre has launched a probe into alleged child abuse involving a 7-year-old girl at Kontagora Military Cantonment. The child is now in stable condition under temporary care.
A 44-year-old Nigerian national, Moses Ukwai, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Gambian High Court for raping a seven-year-old girl in April 2025.
Authorities have arrested a 22-year-old suspect in connection with the deaths of three women in Utah, following a multi-state vehicle tracking operation that ended in Colorado.