Kwara police arrest eight suspected cultists including three women
Kwara police arrested eight suspected cultists, including three women, and recovered firearms in Ilorin after a deadly cult clash killed four.
Category : Crime
NDLEA Busts Elderly Drug Ring, Seizes Tonnes of Illicit Drugs
NDLEA arrests 84-year-old and 75-year-old for supplying drugs to students in Umuahia, seizes tonnes of cannabis, opioids, and synthetic cannabinoids nationwide.
NNPC Warns Public About Fake Recruitment Scams
NNPC Ltd warns Nigerians against fraudulent job offers, stating it is not currently recruiting. Scammers demand payments for non-existent positions.
Gunmen kill pregnant woman, young man in Plateau community
Gunmen killed a pregnant woman and a young man in Dyan community, Riyom LGA, Plateau State. The Berom Youth Moulders Association condemned the attack as gruesome and unacceptable.
OPM Offers Succour to South Africa Returnees in Nigeria
Omega Power Ministries (OPM) provides housing, food, and school enrollment for 15 Nigerian returnees from South Africa who lost their livelihoods in xenophobic attacks.
Conflicting Claims Trail Enugu North Senatorial By-Election
PDP candidate Nestor Ezeme alleges violence and manipulation, while CRPP calls Enugu North by-election largely peaceful and accuses PDP of forged tags.
Anambra Police Foil Attempt to Sell Newborn Baby
Anambra police foil alleged attempt by a 21-year-old mother to sell her newborn baby in Igbariam; mother and child reunited with family.
Nigerian Woman Shows Scar on Ear from Ex-Husband's Threat
Gladys Akibhor, a Nigerian single mother, reveals a permanent scar on her left ear from her ex-husband who allegedly cut it after threatening to give her a mark she'd never forget.
Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Ondo Businesswoman
Suspected kidnappers have demanded N100 million ransom for the release of Mrs Morenike Falona, a 35-year-old businesswoman abducted from her home in Ode-Irele, Ondo State.
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Police: Bail Is Free, Report Extortion at 080-570-00001
The Nigerian police reiterate that bail is free and illegal to pay for, urging citizens to report extortion at 080-570-00001 amid widespread scepticism.
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Edo kidnap suspect: We rented guns from community security chief
Edo kidnap suspect Marvellous Isaac confesses his gang rented firearms from a community security chief during an ₦8m abduction in Benin City. Police recover cash, weapons, and arrest suspects.
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Oyo kidnap: Victims freed after Sunday Igboho's two-hour ultimatum
A kidnapped family including a pregnant woman has regained freedom in Igboho, Oyo State, hours after Sunday Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their release.
Court Rejects Bid to Stop Arrest of ABC Transport Heiress
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected Ihuoma Nneji's bid to stop her arrest over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation and injurious falsehood, affirming the police's power to investigate.
Polaris Bank denies 34 deaths in Lagos fire incident
Polaris Bank has debunked reports claiming 34 persons died in a fire at its Broad Street branch in Lagos, confirming no casualties and ongoing investigations.
Ekiti ADC Supporters Back Bejide to Tackle Insecurity
ADC supporters in Ekiti State pledge to vote for governorship candidate Dare Bejide to combat insecurity and kidnapping, citing his experience and promises of safety, jobs, and education reforms.
Niger Police Arrest 9 for Robbery, Homicide, Stolen Motorcycles
Niger State Police arrested nine suspects for armed robbery, culpable homicide, and selling stolen motorcycles in Suleja and FCT. Investigations led to recoveries of firearms and other exhibits.
IPI Nigeria Urges Security Agencies to End Journalist Arrests
IPI Nigeria urges security agencies to abandon arrests and intimidation of journalists, advocating dialogue and judicial processes to resolve disputes, citing over 412 press attacks since 2023.
Two arrested for murder of married woman in Anambra
Police in Anambra State have arrested two men suspected of killing a 33-year-old married woman in Oraifite. The suspects confessed to the crime, claiming a romantic motive.
Referees Condemn Assault on Officials After Cup Semi-Final
The Nigeria Football Referees’ Association condemns the assault on match officials after the President’s Federation Cup semi-final, calling for decisive action and enhanced security.
Gunmen Kill District Head in Plateau State Ambush
Gunmen killed the district head of Gwande, Saf Samuel Alaket, in an ambush in Plateau State. The attack occurred Tuesday evening near the Sha-Daffo boundary.
Police Investigate Death of 13-Year-Old Boarding Student in Kano
Police probe the death of Maimuna Salisu, 13, a student at St. Louis Secondary School, Kano, after family alleges foul play and conflicting accounts from school authorities.
Anambra Nursing Student Found Dead, Landlord Arrested
A 23-year-old nursing student, Vivian Chilaka, was found dead in her off-campus hostel in Alor, Anambra State, with signs of violence. The landlord has been arrested.
Nafeesat Sparks Controversy Over Marriage Remarks
Actress Nafeesat, known for her role in Kaddara, questioned marriage's value for independent women, sparking intense online debate and criticism.
Mother, sister of bandit leader jailed 20 years for terrorism
A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi to 20 years each for aiding and abetting bandit leader Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo.
Counterfeit Augmentin Warning in Enugu State
Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, alerts the public to counterfeit Augmentin 625mg tablets with fake batch number AC3N, urging vigilance and reporting.
NAFDAC intercepts smuggled vegetable oil, soap worth N500m
NAFDAC intercepted three tankers of suspected smuggled vegetable oil and a truckload of soap worth N500 million, entering Nigeria illegally via land borders.
Anambra Court Grants Native Doctor N50 Million Bail
An Anambra State High Court granted native doctor Johnpaul Ezenagu N50 million bail on June 19, 2025, over alleged ritual practices under the state's Homeland Security Law.
Two Police Officers Injured in Ekiti Station Attack
Two police officers were injured after suspected assailants attacked and set ablaze the Isan Police Station in Oye LGA, Ekiti State on Friday evening. One officer is in a coma.
Akwa Ibom Magistrate Bars Journalists, Orders Complainant Out
A magistrate in Akwa Ibom ordered a complainant and journalists out of court during a criminal case over cattle farm destruction, sparking press freedom concerns.
EFCC opens case against Akwa Ibom man for $41,000 romance scam
The EFCC opened its case against Edidiong James, accused of defrauding a Hungarian woman of $41,000 in a romance scam, with a witness testifying he boasted the agency could not arrest him.
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