A Zimbabwean man has been sentenced to five years in prison for violently assaulting his friend with a knobkerrie and beer bottle after becoming impatient with his slow walking following a drinking session in Emakhandeni.
Ion Gusan, the alleged leader of a feared European crime gang, was captured in London after a three-year international manhunt. He was sentenced in absentia in France to 10 years for serious crimes.
Benue State Police Command confirms arrest of two serving officers for armed robbery, recovery of stolen vehicle and arms including AK-47 rifle.
A newborn baby was discovered abandoned inside a tote bag with a handwritten note from the mother in Umuodu village, Anambra State, sparking community shock and police involvement.
The brother of Ifunanya Nwange expresses deep sorrow and frustration over her tragic death from a snake bite at their Abuja home, highlighting safety concerns.
A 51-year-old man in South Africa sustained serious head injuries after his intoxicated girlfriend allegedly struck him with a glass bottle during a dispute over money for more alcohol.
A 95-year-old woman tragically lost her life after being trapped in a residential fire at Omagba Phase 2, Onitsha. The Anambra State Fire Service responded to the distress call and contained the blaze after several hours.
Three illegal miners, including two teenagers, were killed by gunmen in Plateau's Bokkos LGA. The attack occurred on January 31, 2026, prompting security responses and a curfew.
Women in Douala's Bojongo neighbourhood intervened to flog a man nicknamed 'Father Lion' for repeatedly beating his wife, with a video showing the confrontation.
The Department of Justice has released a final batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents, including over 180,000 images and 2,000 videos with redactions to protect survivors.
The DSS has officially informed Stanley Amandi's family that the actor is held by the DIA, not DSS, amid allegations of involvement in a coup plot against President Tinubu.
FCT Police Command rescued two suspected 'one-chance' robbers from an angry mob at Berger bridge, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on January 29, 2026, while two female gang members escaped.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents include unverified allegations of sexual misconduct involving Donald Trump and underage girls, which the DOJ has labeled as unfounded and false.
Sicelinkosi Masuku, suspected of traveling from South Africa to murder his ex-lover in Nkayi, was arrested after a dramatic police chase. He attempted suicide by ingesting fertilizer upon capture.
Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects for the alleged ritual murder of six-year-old Pemisere Bara in Ebute Igboro. The child's body was recovered from Yewa River.
Two individuals lost their lives in a fatal road accident while traveling to the burial ceremony of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The collision involved an 18-seater bus and another vehicle along the Toru-Orua axis.
Zamfara State Police Command has rescued Abdullahi Isah Nagari, who was abducted by armed bandits in Tsafe LGA and found tied to a tree with a machete injury on his hand.
A worshipper identified as Najeem was allegedly beaten to death following a violent altercation at a central mosque in Osogbo, Osun State, after he attempted to attack the Imam during Friday prayers.
Bayelsa police SWAT unit arrests Pastor Elijah Oro for allegedly hiring cult member Samuel Daniel to assassinate a rival prophet over membership and property disputes.
Gombe State Police Command has launched an investigation after three men were found dead with their eyes and other body parts removed in Billiri LGA. The victims were reportedly arrested by hunters from Taraba State.
Federal High Court in Abuja grants Nollywood actress Angela Okorie N5 million bail with strict conditions in cyberbullying case involving actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents while covering the Grammy Awards, following a protest at a Minnesota church where anti-ICE demonstrators disrupted a service. His attorney Abbe Lowell denounced the arrest as an unpreced
Niger State Police confirm the death of lecturer Abdulfatai Aiyede, 53, who allegedly convulsed and collapsed after eating food served by nursing student Stella Joseph, 25, in Minna.
Bayelsa State Police SWAT unit arrests Pastor Elijah Oro and Samuel Daniel for allegedly plotting to assassinate a prophet. Suspects from Delta and Bayelsa states face ongoing investigation.
Manchester Crown Court sentences Jennifer O'Brien, a transgender TikTok influencer, to 17 years imprisonment for committing at least 10 rapes and other violent crimes against a woman.
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 criminal charges including rape and abuse in a trial that experts call the biggest scandal in Norway's monarchy history.
A Nigerian builder faces costly setbacks after thieves stole iron rods from his construction site during a three-month pause, leaving him struggling to explain to his overseas client.
A Georgia groom faces murder charges after allegedly shooting his bride's stepfather during their wedding reception in Butts County, claiming self-defense in a violent altercation.
Spring Weems, 47, was found murdered in a trash bin at her Edmond home. Her adopted teenage son has been arrested for first-degree murder in a case that has shocked the community.
Lagos police arrest a couple for allegedly staging their own kidnapping to extort N10 million ransom from families and friends, with the husband needing funds to return to the US.