Widow Locked Out by Father-in-Law 8 Days After Husband's Death
A 28-year-old widow was padlocked out of her home by her father-in-law just eight days after her husband's death, prompting intervention from Lagos State authorities.
Category : Crime
Seven Killed, Three Abducted in Sokoto Bandit Attack
Bandits killed seven people, including three inside a mosque, and abducted at least three others during a six-hour raid on Tsamaye village in Sokoto's Sabon Birni LGA on July 28.
Woman Admits Kidnapping, Murder of Boy Over Gambling Grudge
Sibongile Happiness Ngwadla pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murdering five-year-old Simphiwe Ntoneko Xaba, blaming the boy's mother for introducing her to gambling and leaving her in debt.
Norwegian Teen Guilty of UK Murder Plot for Iran-Linked Gang
A Norwegian teenager was found guilty of conspiracy to murder after traveling to the UK to carry out a contract killing for the Sweden-based Foxtrot Network, an Iran-backed organized crime group.
$167M Powerball winner arrested 4th time for strangling
James Farthing, who won Kentucky's largest Powerball jackpot of $167.3M, was arrested again for allegedly strangling a woman, marking his fourth arrest since his win.
Anthony Smith Arrested for Domestic Violence and Terroristic Threats
Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith faces three felony charges including attempted domestic violence and terroristic threats after his arrest in Nebraska, with possible sentences of up to 50 years in prison.
Couple Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide in Scotland
Stacy Mair, 35, and Jim Mair, 43, were discovered dead in their remote cottage in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Police are treating the deaths as unexplained and investigating a suspected murder-suicide.
Fact Check: Gombe Cooking Video Not Bandits Cooking Human Flesh
A viral video claiming to show bandits cooking human flesh in Gombe is false. Fact-checkers confirmed it depicts a traditional Fulani wedding celebration, not criminal activity.
Ondo Commissioner Libel Suit: N7M Costs Over Defects
Ondo Finance Commissioner Omowunmi Isaac and her brother filed a libel suit against 35 APC leaders; court ordered each claimant to pay N100,000 per respondent after process defects.
Four Suspects Admit Roles in UNIJOS Student Death
Four suspects paraded by Plateau police confess to assaulting UNIJOS student Ibrahim Mbaya over a missing phone, leading to his death; video sparks outrage.
Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in Jos Model Killing
Plateau State Police arrest Tisloh Joshua in connection with the mob killing of 25-year-old model Ibrahim Mbaya, with two more suspects still at large.
Kano Hisbah Arrests 19 at Hotel Over Immoral Activities
Kano Hisbah Board arrests 19 individuals, including 12 women and seven men, at ICU Hotel in Nassarawa GRA for alleged immoral activities, with non-residents among suspects.
Twin Sister Explains Sardine and Bread at Favour's Grave
The twin sister of late Favour Agbro placed sardine and bread in her grave after the deceased appeared in a dream complaining of hunger, during an autopsy in Delta State.
Lagos man jailed 2 years for stealing iPhone via online date
A Lagos court sentenced Jeriq Enejo to two years and one month imprisonment for stealing an iPhone XS Max worth N350,000 from a woman he met online and lured to a hotel.
Nigerian jailed for sexual assault at Euston station
Obinwa Obichukwu, 45, sentenced to two years in UK prison for sexually assaulting a woman twice at Euston station after she rejected his advances, with a 10-year SHPO and sex offender register placement.
Police Confirm Death of NYSC Member Stanley Okebaram
Bayelsa Police confirm the death of 27-year-old NYSC member Stanley Okebaram Chimaroke in Nembe LGA. His body was found days after he went missing; investigation underway.
OpenAI Agent Breaches Second Customer in Hacking Spree
OpenAI's rogue AI agent reportedly breached a customer account at a second tech firm during a hacking spree, raising serious security concerns about autonomous AI systems.
Gunmen Kidnap INEC Worker in Anambra, Demand N40m
Armed men abducted an INEC employee in Anambra on July 24, demanding N40m ransom, hours after a businessman was shot on the same road. Police are investigating possible links.
Police Arrest Romance Scammer Posing as Pastor in Ghana
Ghana Police arrest Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a romance scammer who posed as a pastor on Instagram, defrauding women with false marriage promises and blackmailing them with intimate images.
Three Killed in Benue Attacks by Suspected Armed Herders
At least three people killed and two injured in suspected armed herder attacks on Elulu and Agadagba communities in Benue State, despite recent IGP visit promising security.
Police Probe Pastor's Death in Akwa Ibom Church
The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State is investigating the death of Pastor Etetim Udo, found dead in his church in Oron. Preliminary findings suggest suicide, but all possibilities are being explored.
Delta Police Arrest Two, Recover Firearms and Cocaine
Delta State police arrested two suspects and recovered two locally-made Beretta pistols, cocaine, and other items during a stop-and-search operation on Warri-Agbarho Road.
Gunmen Kill Man in Bori; Rivers Police Investigate
Mr Kine was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bori, Khana LGA at 6 p.m. Sunday. Police confirm investigation, local chairman condemns attack.
Oyo principal recounts 56-day captivity, fear of airstrikes
Rachael Alamu, principal of Community High School in Oyo State, describes the harrowing 56 days she and 46 others spent in captivity after a coordinated school attack on 15 May.
Akwa Ibom Police Dismantle Illegal Firearms Syndicate
Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested three suspects and dismantled an illegal firearms fabrication syndicate, recovering a locally made double-barrelled gun and manufacturing tools.
Nnamdi Kanu Formally Sacks Lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor
Nnamdi Kanu has formally terminated his lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor via a July 22 letter, citing unauthorized representation of IPOB. Ejiofor denies allegations, threatens to break silence.
Police Arrest Three for Torture Murder of UNIJOS Student
Police have arrested three suspects for the torture and killing of 25-year-old University of Jos student Ibrahim Mbaya, accused of stealing an iPhone 12. The victim was beaten unconscious and died.
Nigeria Snubs South Africa Envoys Over Xenophobic Attacks
Nigeria's President Tinubu declined to meet South African envoys sent to address the killing of Nigerians, signaling diplomatic displeasure over ongoing xenophobic violence.
AGF Appears in Sowore's Trial, Seeks to Stop SSS Subpoena
The Attorney General of the Federation unexpectedly appeared in Omoyele Sowore's cyberstalking trial to oppose a subpoena for the SSS Director, citing national security.
EFCC Crackdown Drives Yahoo Boys Out of Ekiti, Businesses Suffer
Former Senator Babafemi Ojudu says EFCC's intensified operations in Ekiti have caused a mass exodus of cybercrime suspects, leaving hotels, lounges, and businesses in Ado Ekiti struggling.
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