The EFCC has arrested Callistus Okeke for allegedly defrauding two individuals of N369.3 million by posing as a Bureau De Change operator. The suspect issued forged bank documents and diverted funds for personal use.
Newly released photographs show Jeffrey Epstein's Paris apartment with walls covered in framed nude photos as French authorities expand human trafficking and financial crime investigations.
A Nigerian woman recounts the brutal killing of her sister by her husband in Rivers State, with police arresting the suspect after he allegedly used a kitchen knife.
A North Carolina mother who disappeared in 2001 has been found alive and told authorities she left voluntarily due to ongoing domestic issues, ending a decades-long mystery.
Four traders from Jos, Plateau State, were buried in Barkin Ladi after being killed while traveling to Pankshin for business. Youth demanded release of corpses, prompting security deployment as community leaders call for government action against violence
A Nigerian woman in Asaba, Delta State, accuses her husband of setting her shop on fire after she attempted to end their marriage, sparking outrage and calls for justice on social media.
Unknown gunmen have killed an unidentified man in Ibadan's Agbowo area, with police deploying patrols and stop-and-search operations to restore order.
Newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's Paris apartment expose a red-walled massage chamber and sordid details, as French prosecutors investigate human trafficking and financial crimes linked to the case.
Justice Maryam Sabo of the Kano State High Court has convicted Ebonine Rita Uzoamaka to seven years imprisonment for obtaining N5.6 million by false pretence involving baking powder supply.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Katsina for allegedly attempting to kill a 10-year-old boy for ritual purposes. The suspect, a self-styled native doctor, lured the victim into a bush and pushed him into a well, but the boy was later rescued and hos
A yet-to-be-identified man was electrocuted while vandalizing electricity equipment belonging to FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company in Awka, Anambra State. The incident occurred early Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
The Bayelsa State Police Command has apprehended five individuals in connection with the brutal murder of Samuel Ofiri, a 38-year-old man accused of rape in Otuoke community. The suspects allegedly tortured and killed him, prompting a warning against jung
A mass burial ceremony was conducted in Doruwa Babuje community, Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State, for ten individuals killed in a bar attack last Sunday. The event saw community leaders and residents call for justice and enhanced security measures.
A High Court in Calabar has sentenced 39-year-old Usual Etim Udo to life imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The judgment reinforces children's rights enforcement under Nigerian law.
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his parents. The 32-year-old appeared in a Los Angeles court, with the death penalty still under consideration by prosecutors.
A former councilor in Adamawa State was brutally killed, with his body discovered in a stream near Dille village. Family members suspect political motives behind the attack, citing prior assaults linked to his political activities.
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini faces a lawsuit from his landlord for converting his London mews home's roof into a sun terrace, with claims of trespass and lease breach.
Christopher Rivera, 38, receives 60-120 years for r@ping two spa workers at gunpoint in 2024. He was found guilty on multiple charges including robbery and s£xual assault.
Edward Okorie has been arrested by Abia Police for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Sophy Chika, a nurse, during a domestic altercation in Ohafia. The case is under investigation at SCID.
A Nigerian man was rescued from a suicide attempt after allegedly catching his wife cheating during a video call. The incident, captured in a viral video, shows witnesses and a policeman consoling him at a beach.
A 30-year-old woman, Abigail Adebayo, has reportedly died by suicide in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, after her fiancé's family opposed their marriage due to her having three children from a previous relationship.
Jeffrey Epstein's brother Mark asserts a forthcoming peer-reviewed report will conclusively show the financier's death was murder, not suicide, citing suppressed evidence and FBI mishandling.
A Nnamdi Azikiwe University student is hospitalized with severe burns after a female lodge mate poured boiling water on him, following accusations of sexual assault while she slept.
Lagos State Government has apprehended 46 individuals for open defecation during early morning operations targeting sanitation blackspots. Offenders were arrested across Lagos Island areas and transferred for prosecution under environmental laws.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons launches an investigation into alleged sexual assault cases in Nigerian daycare centers following viral social media claims.
British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to fresh charges of rape and sexual assault from 2009, appearing in court with a Bible and facing a trial later this year amid multiple allegations.
A 32-year-old Kentucky man was arrested after a driver reported seeing him engaged in sexual intercourse with a dead deer on the roadside. Police found him covered in blood and fur.
Dubai Police have declared begging a criminal offense punishable by three months' imprisonment and a fine of AED 5,000. The announcement has sparked reactions from Nigerians, who compare the situation to local begging conditions and reference 'Abegistan'.
A Delta State High Court has sentenced Collins to 60 years imprisonment for raping a 9-year-old girl in 2023, with a N50 million compensation order and forfeiture of bribe money.
Two brothers and another man have died while attempting to desilt an abandoned water well in Aminigboko, Rivers State. Police confirm the incident, citing toxic gas suspicions and ongoing investigations.