Nigerian Sea Chef Recounts Terrifying Night Adrift in Atlantic
Tony Nnandoo, a Nigerian sea chef, survived 16 hours adrift in the Atlantic after his vessel's engines failed, leaving 47 workers stranded in massive waves.
Category : Crime
Mother Charged with Murder for Killing Man Under Bed
Tennessee mother Kendra Scott, 36, faces first-degree murder charges for fatally shooting a 20-year-old man found hiding under her 13-year-old daughter's bed.
Pastor sentenced to death for killing daughter over witchcraft
Apostle Ubong Bassey Etim was sentenced to death by hanging for murdering his 16-year-old daughter Deborah, who had Down syndrome, after accusing her of witchcraft in Calabar.
Man Shocked by Molded Lion at Port Harcourt Zoo
A Nigerian man was shocked to find a ceramic lion in a cage at a Port Harcourt zoo, accusing the zoo of defrauding visitors by displaying a fake lion.
Corpse of Arrested Miner Found in Mortuary After Raid
The body of Yakubu Hassan, a 30-year-old miner arrested during a raid on an illegal mining site in Abuja, was found in a mortuary a week later with burn injuries and gunshot wounds.
Man Argues Dog Not Human to Avoid Sex Offender Registry
A Vermont man convicted of animal cruelty for filming sex acts with a dog argues he should not be on New York's sex offender registry because the law covers only human victims.
Police arrest suspect for murder of 30-year-old man in Adamawa
Adamawa State Police arrested Abubakar Musa for allegedly murdering 30-year-old Nathaniel Yusuf in Yola North. The suspect attacked the victim with a stick, causing fatal injuries.
Ansaru Leaders Reverse Plea, Admit Terrorism Charges in Abuja Court
Two suspected senior Ansaru commanders changed their pleas to guilty on all 32 terrorism charges before a Federal High Court in Abuja, admitting to weapons training in Libya and ties to Al-Qaeda.
Coalition Praises Army for Rescuing 44 Kidnap Victims in Oyo
The Coalition of Civil Rights Groups on Security Sector Reforms praised Nigeria's military for rescuing 44 kidnap victims in Oriire, Oyo State, highlighting General Olufemi Oluyede's leadership.
4 Police Officers Arrested for Extorting ICPC Chairman
Four police officers have been arrested for allegedly extorting N53,000 from the ICPC chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, during an illegal roadside operation in Abuja.
FCT Police Arrest Four Suspects Stealing Bolt and Uber Vehicles
The FCT Police Command has arrested four suspects who specialize in robbing Bolt and Uber drivers of their vehicles, following credible intelligence on July 7, 2026.
Abuja Police Arrest Four for Extorting ICPC Chairman N53,000
Four FCT police officers have been arrested for extorting N53,000 from ICPC Chairman Dr Musa Aliyu during an illegal checkpoint in Abuja. FCT CP Ahmed Sanusi condemned them as 'thieves'.
Court Grants Bello Bodejo N2 Billion Bail in Laundering Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja granted Bello Bodejo N2 billion bail in an alleged $2.63 million money laundering case, with stringent conditions including two sureties in like sum.
AliExpress Fined €550M for Counterfeit Sales
AliExpress has been fined €550 million by the EU for failing to combat counterfeit and unsafe products on its platform, marking a major regulatory action.
Fake Agency DG Opens Up on How N1.3bn Entered 2025 Budget
Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, self-styled DG of a fake presidential council, reveals he was arrested before the N1.3bn budget entry, denying involvement in its inclusion.
Troops kill 2 kidnappers, rescue 3 victims in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and Benue Civil Protection Guards neutralized two kidnappers and rescued three abducted victims in Katsina-Ala LGA during a dawn patrol on July 17, 2026.
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Oyo School Kidnap: FG Arraigns Three Suspects in Abuja Court
The Federal Government has arraigned AbdulRazaq Umar, Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu Sani over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA, Oyo State.
Sokoto: 9 Youths Die in Crash on Way to Lagos for Jobs
Nine young men from Sokoto died in a road crash near Kainji, Niger state, while travelling to Lagos for work. The tragedy sparks renewed concerns over unemployment, migration, and road safety.
US Issues Fresh Worldwide Warning Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
The US State Department renews its Worldwide Caution advisory, urging citizens globally to exercise heightened vigilance as Iran or its proxies may strike American interests anywhere.
Memphis mom charged with murder after shooting man under bed
Kendra Scott is charged with first-degree murder after shooting Rodderius Morton, who she found hiding under her daughter's bed in Memphis.
IPMAN warns imported petrol prices could destabilise Nigeria
IPMAN warns that imported petrol selling at ₦1,350/litre threatens price stability and the naira, urging a review of import licences and support for local refineries.
Choirmaster Jailed 25 Years for Raping Teen During Fake Deliverance
An Anambra State High Court sentenced choirmaster James Onuorah to 25 years for raping a 16-year-old girl under the guise of spiritual deliverance, resulting in pregnancy.
Nigerian teen dies after entering lake in UK
Iretomiwa Abiodun Micheal, 16, died after being rescued from Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln, UK. His parents described him as a vibrant, unforgettable young man.
Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain power plants, US bases targeted
Kuwait accuses Iran of setting fire to a power and water plant for the second time in two days as Gulf states face drone strikes amid US-Iran escalation.
Woman warns man to stay away from underage sister
Victoria Ene Ejeh warns Alome Emmanuel to stay away from her underage sister, citing evidence of his chats and call records, and advises him to care for his pregnant girlfriend.
Choirmaster Jailed 25 Years for Raping Teen in Anambra
An Anambra High Court sentenced choirmaster James-Mary Onuorah to 25 years for raping a 16-year-old girl under the guise of deliverance, awarding N5m compensation.
ADC Chieftain Blames Land Grabbing for Benue Violence
ADC chieftain Kelly Agaba says Benue attacks are driven by land grabbing and mineral resource control, not herder-farmer conflict, alleging a 2016 land sale to Fulani interests.
Jayden Adams Death: Fight With Girlfriend Before Suicide
South Africa World Cup star Jayden Adams allegedly argued with his girlfriend before his death. Police have opened an inquest as tributes pour in from the football community.
ICE Officer Who Shot Maine Immigrant Had Brain Injury, Memory Loss
An ICE officer who fatally shot a Venezuelan immigrant in Maine previously claimed a head injury caused memory loss and cognitive deficits, court documents show.
14-Year-Old UK Boy Charged with Terror Plot to Attack Mosques
A 14-year-old boy in London has been charged with preparing terrorist acts linked to extreme right-wing terrorism, allegedly targeting two mosques in Sutton.
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