Man Jailed 40 Years for Raping Elderly Woman in Bulawayo

A 21-year-old man, Gift Ncube, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of raping an 81-year-old grandmother twice during a home invasion in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The court ordered consecutive sentences for the brutal attack.

Nigerian Fashion Designer Shot Dead in US Nightclub

Sheriff Shittu, a 30-year-old Nigerian fashion designer, was fatally shot during a birthday celebration at a Brooklyn nightclub after an altercation with a drunk patron. Police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.

Kidnappers Kill Ransom Bearer in Adamawa, Police Hunt

Security forces in Adamawa State are intensifying operations after kidnappers abducted and killed a ransom bearer in Girei LGA. The victim was found with bullet wounds, sparking a police investigation and community alarm.

NC Mother Found Alive 24 Years After Vanishing

A North Carolina mother who vanished in 2001 has been located alive, with officials confirming she was living a secret life. The breakthrough came from a new lead, ending decades of investigation.

Man Steals Sister's TV to Buy Drugs, Arrested in KZN

A 24-year-old man in Redcliffe, KwaZulu-Natal, was arrested after stealing his sister's 55-inch Samsung television and trying to sell it for R350 to purchase narcotics, as confirmed by Reaction Unit South Africa.

NDLEA Busts Fake Pregnancy Drug Smuggling Plot

NDLEA operatives intercepted Rabi Muhammad, a Kano businesswoman, at Seme border with 3,200 tramadol capsules hidden in a fake baby bump. The agency revealed the bizarre smuggling attempt in a recent statement.

Man with Human Leg Saved from Mob Attack in Oyo

A 20-year-old suspect, Garuba Aminu, was rescued by police from a mob in Oyo after a suspected human leg was found in his possession. The incident highlights community vigilance and police efforts in crime prevention.

Troops Rescue Five Kidnapped Travellers in Enugu Operation

Joint Task Force Southeast troops successfully rescued five kidnapped victims after repelling an armed attack on commuters along the 9th Mile axis in Enugu State. The operation occurred on February 20, 2026, following a distress call about suspected crimi

Boy, 11, Charged as Adult in Stepfather's Shooting Death

An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy, Clayton Dietz, appeared in court charged as an adult for allegedly shooting his adoptive father, Douglas Dietz, following a dispute over a confiscated Nintendo Switch. The case has sparked debate over juvenile justice.

Reps Deputy Spokesperson Backs Operation Savannah Shield

Hon. Philip Agbese, deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has called for nationwide public support for Operation Savannah Shield, the military's new joint security operation targeting terrorism in Kwara and Niger states.

Zamfara Attack: 50 Killed, Many Abducted by Bandits

Armed bandits killed at least 50 residents and abducted women and children in an overnight raid on Tungan Dutse, Zamfara State. Local officials confirm the death toll as security concerns escalate in northwestern Nigeria.

Lagos Police React to Papaya Ex's Viral Clash Video

Lagos police spokesperson SP Adebisi Abimbola has responded to social media influencer Papaya Ex's viral video alleging assault by an officer during a late-night stop in Ajah, providing official facts of the incident.

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