Oyo Govt Joins Masquerade Prayer for Kidnap Victims
Oyo state government participates in traditional prayer session organized by Ibadan Labala Masquerades Group for safe release of kidnap victims in Oriire LGA, seeking peace and security.
Category : Crime
Foster Mom Trades Child for Monkey After Abuse
A Missouri woman allegedly traded her foster daughter for a pet monkey after years of physical and emotional abuse. The child was sent to Texas and left alone with disabled adults.
NCS Seizes Cannabis, Expired Drugs Worth N12.8bn at Apapa
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts three containers of Cannabis Sativa and expired pharmaceuticals worth N12.8 billion at Apapa port, in collaboration with NDLEA.
Troops rescue four abducted victims in Katsina
Nigerian Army troops rescued four kidnap victims in Katsina during operations against bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani. The victims were treated for gunshot wounds.
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Kogi Court Sentences Kidnapper to Death
A High Court in Kogi State sentenced Jibrin Halilu to death for kidnapping and murdering his neighbor after collecting a N2.5 million ransom. The DSS secured the conviction.
Makinde Vows to Sacrifice Himself for Abducted Oyo Students
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed to make the supreme sacrifice to secure the release of 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers, sparking mixed reactions from Nigerians.
Adamawa Demolishes 110 Houses for Stadium, Residents Plead
Adamawa state government begins demolition of about 110 houses along Numan Road for a stadium expansion project, leaving many families homeless despite residents' pleas.
Edda Community Demands Full Prosecution in Okporojo Killings
Nzuko Edda, Abakaliki Branch, calls for thorough investigation and full prosecution of suspects in the brutal killing and beheading of four Okporojo indigenes, rejecting clemency appeals.
American Tourist Cleared of Abuse Was Saving Son
An American tourist in Bogotá was initially accused of sexually abusing a boy but was actually performing the Heimlich maneuver to save his adopted son from choking.
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Nigerian Shop Owner Defies Closure Demands in South Africa
A Nigerian shop owner in South Africa resists protesters demanding closure of foreign-owned businesses, citing 13 years of tax compliance and employment of 30 South Africans.
Baby boy killed by police in shoplifting response
One-year-old Kohen Kartier Wiley was shot and killed by a Mississippi police officer responding to a shoplifting call at Walmart. The officer fired as the car drove toward them.
Gunmen kill ECWA executive in Plateau State
Gunmen killed ECWA executive Emmanuel Agara in Plateau State. Troops found his body with gunshot wounds in Dantanko community, Bassa LGA. Investigations have begun.
Ogun Police Bust Arms and Theft Syndicates, Arrest Six
Ogun State Police Command arrests six suspects in coordinated operations, recovering firearms, generators, and phones linked to arms trafficking and theft syndicates.
Kogi Court Sentences Man to Death for Kidnap and Murder
A Kogi High Court sentenced Jibrin Halilu to death for kidnapping and murdering his neighbour, hotel owner Uche Andrew Offo, after collecting a N2.5 million ransom.
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Tricycle Rider Dies in Taraba Police Clash
A tricycle rider was killed during a clash between police and commercial tricycle operators in Jalingo, Taraba State. Police deny shooting, say it was an accident.
Anambra Police Arrest Four Over Woman's Murder
Anambra police arrest four suspects for allegedly killing a 23-year-old woman, using her phone to demand N2 million ransom, and burying her in a shallow grave.
One Dead, One Injured in Delaware Hospital Shooting
A shooting at Wilmington Hospital left one dead and one injured. The suspect, a 23-year-old man, was arrested in Philadelphia. Police believe it was a targeted incident.
Ojudu Slams Bianca Ojukwu Over Prison Dance Video
Former senator Babafemi Ojudu has criticized Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu for dancing with Nigerian inmates in Ethiopia, saying it sends the wrong message about crime and punishment.
Ojukwu University Dismisses Five Staff for Misconduct
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University has dismissed five staff members, including two professors, for sexual abuse, harassment, extortion, and other misconduct.
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Gas Bubbling Crisis in Bille Community Raises Fears
Residents of Bille, Rivers State, face gas seepage from abandoned oil wells, contaminating water and air, with experts warning of imminent explosion risks.
46 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Ogun State
Nigerian Army, SSS, NSCDC, and NIS arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun State. The suspects, from Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, and Senegal, were transferred to Immigration for investigation.
Nigeria Arraigns Over 400 Terrorism Suspects in Abuja
The Nigerian government has begun arraigning over 400 terrorism suspects before Federal High Court judges in Abuja, with the Attorney General leading the prosecution.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering, Burying Girlfriend
A 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, has been arrested for allegedly murdering and secretly burying his 23-year-old girlfriend in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Rivers Police Enforce Number Plate Law for Security
Rivers State Police begin enforcing laws against vehicles with obscured or unregistered number plates to prevent crime, with impoundment and prosecution for violators.
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Troops Arrest ISWAP Collaborator in Gwoza Plot
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested a suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator attempting to lure Hybrid Forces into an ambush in Gwoza, Borno State.
Troops Arrest ISWAP Collaborator in Borno, Rescue Six in Zamfara
Nigerian troops arrested a suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator in Gwoza IDP camp and rescued six kidnapped victims in Zamfara amid ongoing operations.
AGF Leads Mass Terrorism Trial of Over 400 Suspects in Abuja
The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, is leading the prosecution of over 400 terrorism suspects in Abuja, signaling the government's tough stance on insecurity.
Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Parties (17.06.2026)
Federal High Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, AA, APP, and ZLP for failing to meet constitutional requirements, impacting 2027 elections and upcoming off-cycle polls.
Conflicting Accounts Over Retired General Body Recovery
Contradictory reports surround the recovery of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar's body, with family disputing official cause of death and questioning how remains were retrieved while his wife remains captive.
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Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Two Over Stolen Tricycle, Recover Drugs
Akwa Ibom police arrest two suspects for stealing a tricycle worth N1 million. In a separate raid, they recover crystal meth, a toy firearm, and ritual items.
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