Police Uncover Fake Abuja Attack Threat, Dismiss Bandit Link
FCT Police reveal that a threatening letter targeting Abuja communities was fabricated by mischief makers, not bandits, and urge residents to remain calm amid heightened security.
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Anambra Police Commissioner Directs DPO to Produce Officers in Viral Video
The Anambra State Police Command has responded to a viral video showing officers harassing and extorting a citizen in Onitsha. The Commissioner of Police has directed the DPO to produce the implicated officers for investigation and disciplinary action.
Grandmother Murdered in Lagos, Witness Brutalized in Attack
A grandmother was hacked to death at her Iyana-Isashi home in Lagos, while a male neighbor who witnessed the incident was severely beaten. The victim's daughter suspects her paternal uncle.
Jilted Man Burns Girlfriend's Home, Kills Three in Ghana
A tragic incident in Ghana's Western North Region has left a community in mourning after a jilted man set fire to his girlfriend's family home, resulting in three deaths, including his girlfriend and two relatives.
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Police Arrest Man for Murder in Oyo Community Altercation
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested Giwa Sodiq for the death of Kehinde during a youth confrontation in Asalu Community, Lalupon. The victim succumbed to injuries at Ojo Oluwa Hospital.
NRC Suspends Manager, Halts Fee After UI Lecturer Assault
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has suspended the Moniya station manager and halted a controversial N200 drop-off fee following the assault of a University of Ibadan lecturer. The corporation has apologized repeatedly to the victim.
Court Remands Man for Alleged Defilement of Girl in Ondo
A 62-year-old man, Imeje Matthew Daniel, has been arraigned in Ondo State for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl. The court remanded him pending DPP advice, with the defendant claiming intoxication and memory loss.
Uncle Allegedly Sexually Abuses 11-Year-Old in Benue
An 11-year-old girl in Benue State was allegedly sexually abused by her uncle, a herbal practitioner, who claimed it was treatment for bedwetting. She is now hospitalized with severe pain.
Burial Date Set for Brothers Killed in Lagos Fire Incident
The Omeigbo family from Ebonyi State has scheduled the burial for Chukwuebuka and Chukwudubem Omeigbo, two brothers who perished in a tragic fire at a Lagos Island building in December 2025.
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Navy Hands Over Suspected Impersonators to Police in Calabar
The Nigerian Navy has handed over two suspected naval impersonators to the police in Calabar. The suspects were arrested for wearing military uniforms and carrying fake ID cards, with one alleged to be the mastermind behind the scheme.
Florida Woman Laughs in Court Over Boy's Hit-and-Run Death
Victoria Johnson, 30, displayed shocking laughter and anger during her court hearing for a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed an 8-year-old boy and injured a 10-year-old while she was high on methamphetamine.
Nigerian Man Denies Rape, Says Sex Was Consensual in UK
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Gift Oladele, denies raping a 19-year-old woman in the UK, claiming the sex was consensual. The prosecution alleges assault after a night out in Wrexham.
Customs Officers Allegedly Kill Driver in Osun State Shooting
A driver was reportedly shot dead by Nigeria Customs Service operatives along Osogbo-Iwo Road in Osun State. The incident occurred near a police roadblock, sparking public outrage.
Cult Leader Arrested for Student Murder in Ondo
Ondo State Police have arrested Akinwale Tomiwa, alias Bella, a notorious cult leader linked to the murder of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student Ojo Peter in December 2025.
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Customs Officers Arrested for Killing Driver in Osogbo Chase
Two Nigeria Customs Service officers have been arrested after allegedly shooting a driver dead during a chase of suspected foreign-used vehicles in Osogbo, Osun State. Police vow a thorough investigation.
Grandpa Arrested with 11kg Cocaine at Abuja Airport
A 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, was arrested by NDLEA at Abuja airport with 11kg of cocaine hidden in food items and balloons while attempting to board a flight to London.
Man Sentenced to Life for Burning Girlfriend to Death
A South African court has sentenced Innocent Sthembiso Maseko to life imprisonment for murdering his girlfriend, Mbali Lucy Ngubeni, by setting her on fire during a domestic dispute in Carolina.
74-Year-Old Grandpa Arrested with Drugs at Abuja Airport
A 74-year-old man was arrested at Abuja airport with 11kg of illicit drugs concealed in food items. NDLEA also arrested a woman and her husband in Lagos for drug dealing.
NSCDC Busts Baby Factory, Rescues Pregnant Women in Imo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered a baby factory in Owerri West, arresting suspects and rescuing five pregnant women and five newborn babies.
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Teenager Remanded for Alleged Rape of 4-Year-Old in Lagos
A Lagos court has remanded a teenager in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly raping his neighbor's four-year-old daughter, with the case adjourned pending DPP advice.
Police Deny Arrest in Broda Shaggi Shooting Case
Ogun State Police Command dismisses viral reports claiming three hired killers were arrested in connection with the shooting of comedian Broda Shaggi during filming.
Journalist Alleges Assault at Lagos Council; Chairman Responds
A journalist in Lagos alleges assault by security operatives at Kosofe Local Government Secretariat, with the council chairman denying the incident and questioning the reporter's credentials.
Police Applicants Arrested for Certificate Fraud in Bauchi
Two applicants seeking enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force have been arrested for alleged certificate forgery during recruitment screening in Bauchi state, where 403 candidates were verified.
Man Arrested for Stabbing Friend to Death in Ondo
Ondo State Police have arrested Johnson Daniel for allegedly stabbing 18-year-old Ariyo Timilehin to death in Owo following an argument. The incident occurred on March 6, 2026.
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YouTuber Kayla Nicole Jones Sued by Hairstylist for Assault
Influencer Kayla Nicole Jones faces a lawsuit from hairstylist Hanissatou Adam, who alleges assault during a 2024 Los Angeles work trip for a music video project.
Three Sentenced to Death for Pharmacist Murder in Rivers
A Rivers State High Court has sentenced three individuals to death by hanging for the 2019 murder of a pharmacist, with a fourth receiving life imprisonment for cultism.
Kano NSCDC Arrests Four Phone Snatchers in Dorayi Babba
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps operatives in Kano State have apprehended four suspects for allegedly attacking residents with dangerous weapons and snatching phones during Taraweeh prayers in Dorayi Babba, Gwale LGA.
Niger State Teen Kills Friend with Father's Vigilante Gun
A 16-year-old boy in Niger State allegedly shot and killed his 15-year-old friend with a loaded dane gun belonging to his father, a local vigilante member. Both face charges as police investigate.
Police Declare Two Wanted for FRSC Officer Murder
Osun State Police Command declares Faturoti Kehinde and Adumati Idowu wanted for the alleged murder of FRSC officer Lasisi Funmilayo and her 10-year-old daughter Sewa in a suspected ritual killing.
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Teen Shoots Friend Dead with Father's Gun in Niger State
A 16-year-old boy in Suleja, Niger State, has been arrested after accidentally shooting and killing his 15-year-old friend while playing with his father's loaded dane gun. The father, a vigilante member, was also detained for negligence.
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