Former UFC Fighter Godofredo Pepey Dies in Custody
Former UFC fighter Godofredo Pepey found dead in a Florida jail while facing domestic violence charges. His wife Samara Mello had publicly accused him of assault.
Category : Security
Gunmen Abduct FRSC Officer, Neighbour in Benue
Armed men kidnapped an FRSC officer and his neighbour in Otukpo, Benue State. Police have launched an investigation and rescue mission. Read the latest on this security breach.
Ex-SGF Blasts Tinubu Over Failing Security System
Former SGF Babachir Lawal accuses Tinubu administration of neglecting insecurity, says soldiers are dying due to poor equipment and failed support system. Read full analysis.
Badagry Protest: Immigration Checkpoint Burnt Over Stray Bullet
Angry residents set immigration checkpoint ablaze in Badagry after stray bullet injured woman. Community demands justice as lawmaker condemns security recklessness.
4 Nigerians Jailed 55 Years For UK Phone Robberies
Four UK-based Nigerians sentenced to 55 years for £240,000 phone heists across London. Gang targeted EE stores using violence threats. Read full details.
FCT Police Beef Up Security for Yuletide Season
FCT Police Command, in a joint operation with DSS and vigilantes, intensifies security in border communities to ensure safe Christmas celebrations. Residents urged to remain vigilant.
3 Remanded for Alleged Murder in Lagos
An Ikeja High Court has remanded three men, including Wasiu 'Olori Eso' Akinwande, for the alleged murder of Bolanle Yusuf and Yusuf Ramadan in Mushin. The case continues in January 2026.
Steel & Defence Ministries Sign Military Hardware MOU
Nigeria's Ministry of Steel Development and Ministry of Defence sign landmark agreement for military hardware production at Ajaokuta Steel Company, boosting national security and local manufacturing.
Nigerians jailed 55 years for UK phone shop robberies
Four Nigerians among nine criminals sentenced to 55 years total for organized mobile phone shop robberies across London. Metropolitan Police investigation reveals £240,000 theft spree.
PFN, NSCIA clash over Nigeria security crisis claims
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria insists Christian genocide ongoing while Islamic Council rejects claims as politically motivated. Read the full analysis of this religious divide.
Ikeja Crash: One-Way Driver Knocks Bus Driver Unconscious
A reckless one-way driver in a Toyota Highlander caused a severe head-on collision with a Korope bus in Ikeja, leaving the bus driver unconscious. LASTMA condemns the act as attempted manslaughter.
Brothers Escape Kidnappers in Edo Forest
Isaac and Victor Olayere escaped kidnappers who demanded ₦22 million ransom after captors fell asleep in Edo forest. Monarch reveals dramatic rescue details.
Father beaten to death in jail after DUI sentence
Erick Gainer, 41, was killed by his cellmate just hours into a 90-day DUI sentence in a Pennsylvania prison. His family demands justice for the 'cold-blooded murder'.
Boko Haram defeats ISWAP in fierce battle, 100+ killed
Scores of terrorists killed as Boko Haram fighters engage ISWAP in territorial warfare along Borno riverine settlements. Watch exclusive battle footage and analysis.
DJ Exclusive: Police Stop-and-Search Strategy Flawed
DJ Exclusive warns Nigerian Police that targeting only flashy cars during stop-and-search allows criminals to escape. Read why this security approach needs immediate change.
Nigerian denied bail in South African drug case
South African court denies bail to Nigerian national Michael Okoya accused of drug trafficking worth R1.5 million. Case postponed to December 2025.
Bandits kidnap 5 nursing mothers in Kano
Bandits attacked Shanono, Kano, kidnapping five nursing mothers and discarding their babies. Community leader pleads for urgent government intervention as security fails.
Man Dies in Rivers Brothel, Suspect in Custody
A man has died under mysterious circumstances at a Diobu brothel. Police confirm arrest and investigation. Read the latest on this crime and the escalating banditry in Kano.
Ogun CP Urges Promoted Officers to Uphold Integrity
Ogun State Police Commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo decorates newly promoted officers, charging them to demonstrate integrity and fairness in their duties. Read more about the ceremony.
Three men remanded for alleged murder in Lagos
Lagos High Court orders remand of three men for alleged murder and unlawful society membership. Case adjourned to January 2026 for trial. Get the latest crime updates.
Police Boost Church Security in FCT During Ember Months
FCT Police Command intensifies patrols around churches and border communities to ensure worshippers' safety. Joint operations with DSS and vigilantes target criminal hideouts.
NDLEA arrests 39 suspects, seizes 2,477kg drugs in Edo
NDLEA Edo Command arrests 39 suspects, seizes 2,477.59kg of narcotics, and destroys cannabis farms. Read about the agency's relentless fight against drug trafficking.
Drunk Driver Kills Elderly Woman in Lagos
A drunk driver in a white Pathfinder Jeep has killed an elderly woman in Lagos. LASTMA arrested the motorist. Read the full report on road safety.
Crypto Millionaire Dismembered in UAE Kidnapping
Russian crypto millionaire Roman Novak and wife Anna were kidnapped and dismembered after being lured by fake investors in Dubai. Three suspects, including ex-detective and Ukraine war veterans, detained.
Trans Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crimes
Former New Hampshire lawmaker Stacie-Marie Laughton admits to child sexual exploitation involving daycare kids aged 3-5. Faces up to 30 years in federal prison. Full details.
Primate Ayodele's Urgent Warning to Tinubu on Terrorism
Primate Elijah Ayodele warns President Tinubu to take Trump's military threats seriously and arrest terrorist negotiators. Read his strong message on Nigeria's security crisis.
Nasarawa calls for calm after Sarkin Noma attack
Nasarawa State Government urges calm following a deadly attack in Sarkin Noma, Keana LGA. Security forces directed to apprehend perpetrators immediately. Stay informed.
NAF steps up precision strikes against terrorists
The Nigerian Air Force has intensified counter-terrorism operations, neutralizing ISWAP terrorists in Borno and destroying bandit camps in Kwara and Katsina through precision airstrikes. Read more about Nigeria's enhanced security efforts.
Kidnappers Attack Vehicles on Kwara's Eruku-Egbe Road
Suspected kidnappers terrorized the Eruku-Egbe road in Kwara State, firing at moving vehicles. Police confirm incident occurred Sunday, have now secured the route. Read latest security updates.
Kano Governor Donates Vehicles to Security Forces
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf praises Nigerian Army's swift response to banditry, announces donation of 10 Hilux trucks and 60 motorcycles to Joint Task Force.
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