Man Seeks Leniency After Killing Wife Over Instagram
Murad Awadh Mbarak, convicted of murdering his wife Nuru Ibrahim for joining Instagram, pleads for reduced sentence as prosecution demands maximum penalty.
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Delta Police Dismantle Cult Network, Arrest Suspects
Delta State Police Command has dismantled a suspected cult killing network linked to violent clashes in Ughelli town, arresting multiple suspects and recovering weapons.
Comedian Deeone Summoned by Police Over Tinubu Fall Video
Nigerian comedian Deeone has been invited for police questioning after posting a video analyzing President Tinubu's stumble during his state visit to Turkey, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
Nigerian, Thai Wife Arrested in Thailand Drug Bust
A Nigerian man, his Thai wife, and a Canadian national have been arrested in Thailand following a police operation that dismantled a transnational cocaine trafficking ring operating in Koh Phangan.
Police Arrest 6 in ₦7.7bn Telecom Fraud Scheme
Nigeria Police Force uncovers massive cyber-enabled telecom fraud involving illegal diversion of airtime and data resources worth over ₦7.7 billion, arresting six suspects in coordinated operations across multiple states.
Brother Arrested for PDP Chieftain Murder in Adamawa
Adamawa State Police have arrested Abubakar Sadiq for the murder of his elder brother, PDP chieftain Alhaji Sadiq Kawu Boga, and neutralized two accomplices in a gun duel.
Russian Man Guilty in Assault Case Reported by Barron Trump
A Russian man has been found guilty of assaulting his girlfriend in London, in a case reported to UK police by Barron Trump, son of former US President Donald Trump.
Woman's Shawarma Stolen in Lagos, Phone Left Behind
A woman in Lagos State was left confused after thieves targeted her shawarma meal, stealing it while leaving her phone untouched, highlighting unusual street crime.
Mother Sells Properties for Rent After Landlord Eviction
A Nigerian mother of two faces homelessness after her landlord issued an eviction notice. With no financial stability, she's selling household items on TikTok to raise rent money.
Iyo Prosper Alleges Police Assault, Kidnapping, and Extortion
Content creator Iyo Prosper alleges he was assaulted, kidnapped, and extorted by men claiming to be police officers, losing N6 million in savings and calling it the height of oppression.
Security Guard Gets Life Imprisonment for Raping Nurse in Lagos
A Lagos Sexual Offences Court has sentenced Emmanuel Buchi to life imprisonment for raping a married nurse in a school clinic, with the judge condemning his lack of remorse.
Man Dumps Family After Germany Deportation
A Nigerian man reportedly abandoned his wife and children immediately after being deported from Germany to Nigeria, sparking online reactions and warnings about migration planning.
UK Man Jailed for Shed Explosives Factory
A self-described science enthusiast in Bedfordshire has been sentenced to 45 months in prison after police discovered he was manufacturing and storing dangerous explosive materials in his mother's garden shed.
Alaia Baldwin Faces Jail Over Georgia Bar Fight
Hailey Bieber's sister, Alaia Baldwin Aronow, could serve up to a year in jail after being charged with assault and battery following a bar altercation in Savannah, Georgia.
Lady Returns ₦300k Mistakenly Sent to Her OPay Account
A Nigerian woman's decision to return ₦300,000 mistakenly sent to her OPay account has gone viral, sparking discussions about honesty and financial security in digital transactions.
Man Sprays Ilhan Omar with Liquid at Town Hall, Arrested
A man was arrested after spraying U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar with a foul-smelling liquid during a Minneapolis town hall where she criticized ICE and called for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's resignation.
Swiss Club Owners Blame Waitress for Deadly New Year's Fire
Owners of Le Constellation nightclub in Crans-Montana face charges after blaming waitress Cyane Panine for blaze that killed 40 people and injured over 100 on New Year's Eve.
Man Arraigned for Cyberstalking Enugu SSG
Enugu State Police Command arraigns Chijinkem Ugwuanyi for alleged defamatory Facebook posts against SSG Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, with suspect remanded pending DPP advice.
Kenyan Woman Arrested for Poisoning Three Children in Machakos
A Kenyan woman, Linet Munala, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her three children to death following a domestic dispute over her husband's infidelity in Mlolongo, Machakos County.
Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead with Mutilated Body in Gombe
Aisha Abubakar, a 15-year-old girl from Kwami LGA, Gombe State, was found dead with mutilated body parts after going missing while on an errand. Police have launched a manhunt.
Ekiti Court Sentences Three to Death for Armed Robbery
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced three men to death by hanging for armed robbery at a hospital in Ado Ekiti. The convicts robbed victims of valuables including a car, phones, and cash.
Man Guilty of Staging Murder as Self-Defense
Wilson Justice Xavier Smith found guilty of murder after staging crime scene to appear as self-defense in Greenwood shooting. Sentenced to 40 years.
Prison Officer Jailed for Inmate Relationship, Drug Smuggling
Alicia Novas, 20, sentenced to three years for misconduct with inmate Declan Winkless, 31, at HMP Five Wells. Both received prison terms for breaches including cannabis smuggling and unauthorized communications.
Anambra Police Arrest Two Women Over Missing Teen
Anambra State Police Command has arrested two female suspects, Uzoma Nwabueze and Precious Monday, for the disappearance of 16-year-old Oluebube Chukwuma, who was reportedly taken to Ghana from Ozubulu.
Man Jailed for Machete Assault on Siblings in Rivers
A magistrate court in Port Harcourt has sentenced Chigozie Ordu to one year imprisonment for assaulting two siblings with a machete. The court dismissed his self-defence plea.
Mother Arrested After Toddler Flies from Moving Car in Viral Video
A mother in Orange County faces felony child endangerment charges after a viral video captured her toddler falling from a moving SUV into a busy intersection.
Ekiti Police Recover 558 Cattle from Rustlers
The Ekiti State Police Command's Rapid Response Squad has recovered 558 cattle and arrested 16 suspects linked to cattle rustling from Kwara State.
Police Uncover Baby Factory in Ekiti, Arrest Suspects
Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered an illegal baby factory in Ikere LGA, arresting five suspects and rescuing six children aged 2-9. Commissioner Joe Eribo detailed the operation.
Adamawa Witchcraft Killing Sparks Outrage Over 23 GBV Cases
A woman beaten to death over witchcraft allegations in Adamawa highlights gender-based violence as police report 23 cases in 2025, including adult rape and child defilement.
Librarian Arrested for TikTok Threats Against Trump
A West Virginia librarian faces charges for allegedly using TikTok to recruit individuals for violent acts against former President Donald Trump, highlighting concerns over online threats.
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