Category : Crime


Body of 65-year-old man found in Ibadan well

Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.

Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud

Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.

Kidnapper Turned Security Guard Exposed in Enugu

The shocking story of Emeka Nwangwu, a wanted trans-border kidnapper who murdered his cousin in Enugu after years of abducting children while working as a driver. Read the full investigation.

Nigerians, Sudanese Sentenced in US Romance Scam Case

Two Nigerian men and a Sudanese woman have been sentenced to over 20 years combined for a romance scam that caused a retired American teacher's suicide. Read the shocking details of the elaborate fraud.

Masked Man Found in School Compound, Arrested

A Nigerian mother shares a chilling TikTok video after a masked man was discovered inside her children's school early in the morning. Pupils raised the alarm, leading to his arrest. Read the full story and netizens' reactions.

Ex-Beauty Queen on Trial for Boyfriend's Son's Death

Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague, 20, pleads not guilty to murder charges in the death of her boyfriend's 18-month-old son. Prosecutors allege jealousy over wanting her own child. Read the full details.

Police Arrest Alleged Killers of FRSC Officer, Daughter

Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to the ritual killing of a senior FRSC officer and her daughter. The Commissioner of Police revealed chilling details of the investigation. Read the full story.

Police Arrest Two with Fireworks, Explosives in Imo

Imo State Police have arrested Opara Evans and Chinedum Stanley for possessing banned fireworks and explosives in Owerri markets. Authorities warn against violations ahead of the festive season.

Two nabbed with narcotics in Ibadan security raid

A joint security operation in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge led to two arrests for narcotics and the dismantling of criminal hideouts. The action followed resident petitions over rising crime. Read the full details.

Man Arraigned for Stealing Pregnant Dog in Akure

A 39-year-old man, Joseph Raphael, faces court in Akure for allegedly stealing a pregnant dog valued at N500,000. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.

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