Category : Crime


Nigerian Bouncer Gets 3 Years for Fatal Punch in Boston

Sanusi Sadiq, a 30-year-old Nigerian-born bouncer, was sentenced to three to six years in prison for the involuntary manslaughter of Barry Whelan, an Irish immigrant, during a 2023 St. Patrick's Day altercation in Boston.

Man Killed by Suspected Kidnappers in Delta State

A man was killed by suspected kidnappers in Umuchime Community, Delta State, on March 6. Activist Harrison Gwamnishu shared the incident, urging residents in secluded areas to clear grasses and install gates for safety.

Woman Arrested for Shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Home

A woman in her 30s was arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots from an AR-15-style rifle at singer Rihanna's Beverly Crest residence. Rihanna was home but unharmed, with no injuries reported in the incident.

NSCDC Finds Bullet-Holed Vehicle in Minna Robbery Case

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State has recovered an abandoned vehicle with bullet holes and blood traces, believed to be connected to a recent armed robbery where over N10 million was stolen from a bank customer in Minna.

Abandoned Baby Boy Rescued in Nasarawa Community

A newborn baby boy was found alive and abandoned behind Main Market in Mararaba Udege, Nasarawa State. Police have taken the child into custody and placed him with a caregiver while investigations proceed.

Ghanaian Socialite Pleads Guilty to $100M US Fraud

Derrick Van Yeboah, a 40-year-old Ghanaian socialite, has admitted guilt in a massive US online fraud operation involving romance scams and business email compromises that stole over $100 million from victims.

Retired VP Arrested for Killing Neighbor Over Nylon Bag in Ondo

Ondo State Police have arrested a retired school vice principal, Alhaji Abdullahi Kasim Ayodele, for allegedly beating his 54-year-old female neighbor, Mrs. Caroline Agoi, to death following a dispute over a nylon bag that blew into his compound in Owo.

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