LAWMA Sweepers Face Harassment, Handle Dead Babies on Roads
Lagos Waste Management Authority street sweepers reveal daily humiliation, threats, and disturbing tasks including handling dead babies and ritual items while facing public hostility.
Category : Crime
12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Sydney Harbour Shark Attack
Nico Antic, a 12-year-old Australian boy, has died after a bull shark attack while swimming in Sydney Harbour. The tragic incident occurred despite emergency response efforts.
Nigerian Woman Arrested with N307m Drugs in India
A Nigerian woman has been arrested in Surat, Gujarat, India, with methamphetamine and cocaine valued at over N307 million concealed in multivitamin containers and cornflakes packets.
Ex-Police Officer Arrested for Robbery in Minna
Niger State police have arrested dismissed officer Haruna Haggai for impersonation, motorcycle theft, and extorting N150,000 from a victim in Minna, following multiple criminal complaints.
Man Arrested for Beating Daughter to Death in Calabar
Cross River Police confirm arrest of Joseph Emmanuel who allegedly beat his 10-year-old daughter to death after she misplaced his petrol pipe. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about domestic violence.
Man Flogged for Alleged Bestiality with Sheep in Ghana
A man in his early 50s faced public humiliation and flogging in Ghana's Ashanti Region after being accused of engaging in unnatural acts with a sheep, sparking community outrage.
Oyo Acid Murder-Suicide: Domestic Violence Tragedy
A 25-year marriage in Oyo State ends in tragedy as a man allegedly kills his wife with acid before taking his own life, leaving three children with sickle cell disorder orphaned and in urgent need of support.
Ex-Policeman Arrested in Minna for Impersonation, Theft
Niger State Police arrest dismissed officer Haruna Haggai for impersonating EFCC and police personnel, snatching motorcycles, and extorting residents in Minna.
Police Intercept Explosives Truck in Oyo, Arrest Driver
Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck carrying suspected explosive devices during an intelligence-led operation in Saki. The driver has been arrested and specialized units are examining the materials.
Couple Arrested After Pregnant Woman Dies at Illegal Ondo Clinic
Ondo State Police have arrested Kehinde and Eniola Olawuyi after a 28-year-old pregnant woman died following a botched delivery at their unregistered medical facility in Ore. The incident highlights the dangers of illegal clinics.
Gunmen Attack Oyo Police Post, Kill Inspector
Suspected gunmen attacked Budo Masalasi Border Post in Oyo State, killing Inspector Aliu Oluwole and seizing his AK-47 rifle. Police launch manhunt following recent violence against forest rangers.
Police Arrest Three After Mob Kills Suspected Robber in Calabar
Cross River State Police Command arrests three suspects after angry mob beats alleged armed robber to death in Calabar, recovers Beretta pistol with ammunition during intervention.
Six Arrested Over Child Abduction for Ritual in Gombe
Police in Gombe State have apprehended six individuals linked to the alleged abduction of a six-year-old boy for ritual purposes, with investigations ongoing to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy.
Nigerians Help Woman After Goods Scatter on Ibadan Highway
A heartwarming video shows Nigerians coming together to assist a woman whose goods scattered on a busy highway in Ibadan, sparking reactions about community spirit.
POS Operator Scammed of N40k by Customer in Nigeria
A Nigerian POS operator lost N40,000 to a fraudulent customer who manipulated the transaction amount. The incident sparked widespread reactions on social media.
New Bride Arrested for Alleged Husband Poisoning in Jigawa
Jigawa State Police investigate a tragic case where a newly wedded man died after allegedly consuming a poisoned meal prepared by his wife in Jahun LGA.
Paedophile Gets Life Sentence for Child Abuse Plans
Edward Gratwick, 68, receives life imprisonment for planning to rape children as young as six and possessing over 1,300 indecent images following an NCA investigation.
Anti-ICE Church Protesters Released in Minnesota
Two women arrested for disrupting a church service in Minnesota during an anti-ICE protest have been released from custody after a federal judge ruled there were insufficient grounds to detain them.
Outrage as Mother Ties Son to Column in Lagos Home
A disturbing video showing a young boy tied and padlocked to a wooden column in a Lagos home has sparked widespread outrage. The child's mother allegedly left him restrained.
Eight Arrested as Police Recover Firearm, Truck with 900 Cement Bags
Ogun State Police have arrested eight armed robbery suspects, recovering a hijacked trailer truck, 900 bags of cement, and a locally made pistol in an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal networks along key state axes.
Abuja Woman Dies After Visiting Boyfriend, Police Launch Probe
FCT Police investigate sudden death of 27-year-old Esther Akwaji who fell ill after visiting boyfriend in Dei-Dei. Authorities search for boyfriend who fled after reporting her hospitalization.
Court Convicts Firm for ₦30.6m Fraud, Fines ₦5m
A Lagos court has convicted AAC Consulting Limited for stealing ₦30.6 million from Chevron contract staff, imposing a ₦5 million fine and threatening winding up for non-payment.
UK Man Pleads Guilty to 13-Year Rape and Drugging of Ex-Wife
A British man, Philip Young, pleaded guilty to 48 charges including rape and administering substances to his ex-wife over 13 years. Five other men face related sexual offence charges in a complex investigation.
Police Nab Suspected Bandit, Rescue Victim in Gombe
Gombe State Police Command arrests Shehu Hussaini, a suspected bandit with weapons, and rescues Honourable Hassan Reuben from kidnappers in coordinated operations.
NSCDC Arrests 5 for Vandalized Railway Tracks in Bauchi
The NSCDC Bauchi Command intercepted a truck carrying 80 vandalized railway tracks concealed under chicken feed, arresting five suspects from multiple states.
Fire Destroys Shops in Calabar, Traders Lose Millions
A devastating fire outbreak in Calabar South has destroyed multiple shops along Mbukpa Street, causing losses estimated at over ₦4 million and leaving traders without livelihoods.
Cocaine Lab Blast in Colombia Kills Nine, Injures Eight
A cocaine laboratory explosion in Colombia's Narino department killed nine people and wounded eight, with the incident linked to a renegade FARC faction and ongoing drug trafficking issues.
Ex-Armed Robber Turned Evangelist Reveals Why He Prayed Before Robberies
Former notorious armed robber Temitope Kolawole explains his criminal past, why he prayed before operations instead of using charms, and his transformation into an evangelist preaching rehabilitation.
Ondo Police Arrest 7 for N20.45m Goods Theft
Ondo State Police Command arrests seven suspects, including employees and receivers, for allegedly stealing goods worth N20.45 million from a commercial store in Ore.
NSCDC Intercepts Vandalized Railway Tracks in Bauchi, Arrests 5
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Bauchi State has intercepted a truck carrying 80 vandalized railway tracks and arrested five suspects following credible intelligence along Miri-Jos Road.
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