Scavenger Arraigned for N1.5m Cable Theft in Akure

A 35-year-old scavenger, Suleiman Adams, has been charged before an Akure Chief Magistrate's Court for allegedly stealing cable wires and electrical equipment worth N1.5 million from a filling station.

NSCDC Deploys 57,000 for Easter, FRSC Advises Motorists

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 57,000 personnel to churches, parks, and other high-traffic areas for Easter security, while the FRSC cautions motorists to reduce speeding and avoid unnecessary journeys to prevent road crash

Borno Police Warn Residents Against Electoral Violence, Thuggery

The Borno State Police Command has issued a stern warning to residents against electoral violence and youth thuggery ahead of the 2027 general elections. Commissioner Naziru Abdulmajid emphasized the need for peaceful processes and community cooperation.

Another Traditional Ruler Killed by Gunmen in Ebonyi

In a shocking attack, gunmen have killed Jehoshaphat Ikegwu, a traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, marking the fifth such assassination in recent months. Local authorities confirm the incident and urge calm as police investigate.

Four Children Stabbed to Death at Ugandan School

Four young children, aged two to three, were brutally stabbed and killed at a school in Kampala, Uganda. A 34-year-old suspect has been detained as police investigate the motive behind the horrific attack.

Lagos Police Arrest 3 for Cybercrime, Cultism, and Fraud

Zone 2 Police in Lagos have arrested three suspects for cybercrime, forgery, impersonation, and cult-related activities, recovering laptops, counterfeit currency, and a toy gun. The suspects confessed to romance and cryptocurrency scams.

Indiana Teen Guilty of Raping Child on School Bus

A 16-year-old Indiana teen, Landon Doty, has been found guilty of raping a non-verbal neurodivergent 7-year-old on a school bus. The case, described as the worst in a probation officer's 39-year career, involved multiple assaults captured on surveillance

NYSC Member Killed in Jos, Leaves Pregnant Wife

A 31-year-old corps member, Ibrahim Abdulkareem, was tragically killed in a reprisal attack in Jos just two days before completing his NYSC service, leaving his seven-month pregnant wife and family in mourning.

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