Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has granted a state pardon to farmer Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced to death for killing a herder. The decision, part of Christmas clemency, sparked jubilation in Yola. Read the full story.
The Nigerian government warns terrorists are using PoS agents to collect ransom, evading detection. Security agencies are working with social media giants to dismantle terror networks. Read more.
A Lagos court sentences Makinde Rasaq to 13 months community service for multiple sanitation violations. LAWMA warns residents against indiscriminate waste disposal.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the government's request to reopen a major terrorism case against suspects linked to bandit kingpin Bello Turji. Read the full details of the charges and the new trial date.
The 2025 Global Terrorism Index exposes the nations suffering the most from terrorist violence. Discover the list and see where Nigeria ranks. Read the full analysis now.
Joseph Fekala sentenced to death for murdering Kate Oguoh over N50,000 dispute. Justice Eradiri dismissed insanity plea. Read the full court details.
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry sentenced to 19 years for a devious plot to murder her husband and claim his life insurance. The victim bravely fought off masked attackers.
An Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of businessman Chijioke Anyanwu. The notorious gang also abducted a university lecturer. Read the full details of the judgment and the gang's operations.
A Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Isah to five years imprisonment for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje delivered the judgment. Read the full details.
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has vehemently denied allegations of financing terrorism in Nigeria, describing the reports as malicious and baseless. Read his full statement and the context of the claims.
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.
A 50-year-old Danish grandmother received a suspended jail term for posting her daughter's labour photos on Facebook without consent. The case highlights serious privacy violations in the digital age. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old herder, Adamu Mohammed, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide of 19-year-old Adamu Ali in Auno, Borno State. Read the full court details.
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.
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.
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating a massive bank fraud and money laundering conspiracy across the United States. Read the full details of the sophisticated scheme.
Security expert Abiodun Ramon Oseni outlines eight key signs of terrorism for public vigilance. Learn the indicators and report suspicious activity to help secure Nigeria.
Bello Musa sentenced to death by hanging for poisoning Shamsiyya Usman in a Birnin Kebbi hotel. Court convicts on charges of homicide, conspiracy, and cheating. Read the full details.
A Kano High Court has sentenced Najibullah Alkasim to death for stabbing his neighbour to death during a dispute at a celebration party. Justice Farida Dabappa delivered the verdict after the prosecution proved its case. Read the full details of the tragi
Federal High Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism charges. Analyst supports ruling, citing constitutional grounds. Discover the court's reasoning and reactions.
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death for murdering his UNIPORT girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Full details of the gruesome case and court judgment.
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering and dismembering girlfriend Justina Otuene. Justice served as warning against dangerous shortcuts.
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering his girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Justice served after brutal 2023 killing.
A University of Port Harcourt student has been sentenced to death for the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Justice delivered in Rivers State High Court.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences related to the October synagogue attack in Manchester. The incident left two dead and three injured. Police continue their investigation.
Nigeria's Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, mandates death penalty for convicts. Read how this new resolution aims to combat rising insecurity.
Oyo State High Court sentences five men to death by hanging for the 2024 murder of taxi driver Shittu. Justice delivered in Ibadan court ruling. Read full details.
Oyo State High Court sentences five men to death by hanging for the murder of taxi driver Akeem Shittu. Justice delivers verdict after thorough examination of evidence in the brutal case.
Disgraced ex-TV anchor Stephanie Hockridge sentenced to 10 years for multi-million dollar COVID fraud scheme. Ordered to pay $64M restitution for fake PPP loans.
Usama Abdullahi, 24, stole Indomie noodles for his three girlfriends but none visited him in prison. His sentence was reduced to community service after review by Adamawa chief judge.