Nigerian Man Faces 40 Years in US Prison for Romance Scam
Samuel Ugberaese, extradited to the US, faces up to 40 years for allegedly defrauding victims of $1.5 million in a romance scam and money laundering scheme.
Category : Security
Police Officer Killed in Kano Clash Weeks Before Retirement
A police officer in Kano was killed during a violent clash between rival thugs just weeks before his scheduled retirement, sparking concerns over rising thuggery.
FCTA Begins Free Health Insurance for Inmates
FCTA launches free health insurance and medical outreach for over 1,500 inmates in FCT correctional facilities, covering consultations, drugs, and surgeries.
Catholic Church Decries Rising Abductions in Nigerian Schools
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria condemns increasing school abductions, calling for urgent government action and stronger safeguarding measures in Catholic schools.
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Doctor Guilty of $45M Medicare Botox Fraud
Violetta Mailyan, 45, was convicted of wire fraud and obstruction for submitting over $45 million in false Medicare claims for Botox injections, funding luxury vacations.
Nigeria FG: No Ebola Case Confirmed Amid East Africa Outbreaks
The Federal Government assures Nigerians no Ebola case has been recorded, while health authorities intensify surveillance and preparedness after outbreaks in DRC and Uganda.
FAAN Boosts Airport Surveillance Over Ebola Threat
FAAN intensifies surveillance at Nigerian airports to prevent Ebola spread from East and Central Africa, collaborating with health agencies.
Ex-NRC MD Seeks Dismissal of $385,000, ₦165.4m Fraud Charge
Former NRC MD Fidet Edetanle asks Lagos court to quash EFCC fraud charges, citing abuse of process due to prior forfeiture order in Abuja.
Police Rescue Abducted CRIN Staff, Dismiss False Reports
Oyo Police launch rescue operation for two abducted CRIN staff, dismissing false mass abduction reports in Ibadan. Two suspects arrested.
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Truck Crushes Two Brothers to Death in Akure
Two middle-aged brothers were crushed to death by a truck in Akure. The accident occurred during a VIO stop-and-check operation, sparking anger among residents.
Three sisters found dead in sea off Brighton beach UK
Three sisters from London were found dead in the sea off Brighton beach. Police say no evidence of third-party involvement.
Man Gets Life for Decapitating Mother in Missouri
Trevor John Huber, 43, was sentenced to life without parole for the first-degree murder and decapitation of his mother, Charlotte Wilson, in Cardwell, Missouri.
Ghana Police Foil Drug Smuggling Attempt by Girlfriend
Police in Ashaiman, Ghana, arrested a 21-year-old woman for trying to smuggle narcotics hidden in a pie into a cell for her detained boyfriend. Both suspects have confessed.
Nigerian, Two Thai Women Held with 65.5kg Heroin in Bangkok
Thai police arrest a Nigerian man and two Thai women with 65.5kg of heroin worth 200 million baht, linked to a Nigerian romance scam network.
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Croatia Probes Tourists Over Alleged 'Human Safari' Shootings
Croatia investigates two tourists for allegedly paying to shoot civilians during the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s Bosnian War, following a book and documentary.
Makinde Signs Executive Order on Security Groups
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde signs Executive Order 001 of 2026 to regulate vigilante groups, warning against ethnic profiling and ensuring legal compliance.
Anambra Building Collapse: Workers Escape Unhurt
A two-storey building under construction collapsed in Anambra State, with over 20 workers escaping unhurt. Authorities seal site, investigate substandard materials.
Gani Adams: Terrorists Infiltrated 40 LGAs in South-West
Aare Ona Kakanfo Gani Adams warns of terrorist infiltration in 40 local government areas across South-West Nigeria, criticizes governors for lack of collaboration.
UEFA Bans Czech Coach for Life for Filming Female Players
UEFA has handed a lifetime ban to Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky for secretly filming female players in the dressing room. The ban has been backed by FIFPRO.
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Akure Road Accident Kills Two Brothers, Brake Failure Blamed
A fatal accident in Akure claimed two brothers when a truck with brake failure hit their motorcycle and a car. Two others were injured, and police prevented violence at the scene.
NDLEA Busts Nigerian-Mexican Drug Cartel, Seizes N480 Billion Meth
The NDLEA has uncovered a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel lab in Ogun forest, seizing methamphetamine valued at N480 billion and arresting 10 suspects, including three Mexican experts.
Bwala: Nigerians can defend themselves against terrorists
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says Nigerians have the constitutional right to defend themselves and can form licensed community militias in areas with weak security.
Femi Adebayo laments insecurity in Oyo after attack
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo expresses heartbreak over bandit attacks on schools in Oyo State, abducting pupils and killing staff, urging authorities to intensify rescue efforts.
Insecurity: SW Nigeria Now Landscape of Fear – Actor
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji decries rising violence in Southwest Nigeria, calling for urgent action from governors to tackle insecurity and restore safety.
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Proprietor Gets Life Imprisonment for Defiling Six-Year-Old Pupil
Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Lagos Sexual Offences Court sentenced Benson Arinze to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a six-year-old pupil at his school in Ibeju Lekki.
NURTW Chieftain Arraigned for Killing Dispatch Rider
Shamsudeen Oladiti, a 55-year-old NURTW chieftain, has been arraigned in Lagos for allegedly killing a dispatch rider and attempting to murder another person. He pleaded not guilty.
Tipper Crushes Two Brothers to Death in Akure, Ondo
Two brothers were crushed to death by an unregistered tipper truck in Akure, Ondo State. Angry residents blamed VIO operatives for the accident. Police have launched an investigation.
Lagos Agency Recovers ₦450m, Prosecutes Erring Businesses
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency recovered over ₦450 million for consumers and prosecuted non-compliant businesses in 2026.
NDLEA Discovers Biggest Meth Lab in Nigeria
The NDLEA has uncovered and destroyed Nigeria's largest illegal methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun state, arresting 10 suspects including a drug baron and three Mexican nationals.
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Nigeria Champions African-Led Security Cooperation
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to African-led security cooperation against terrorism at the 2026 African Air Chiefs' Symposium in Tunis.
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