Three persons were shot dead in a renewed cult clash at Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The violence has claimed at least six lives in recent weeks, causing panic and halting business activities.
A woman in Delta State was rescued by local vigilantes after being lured to a bush by a man she met online, tied to a tree, and robbed of all her money. The incident highlights risks of online dating.
Delta Police SP Bright Edafe ignites a national conversation on paternity fraud after a man in his 50s discovers none of his three children are biologically his.
An 18-year-old woman from Epworth has been charged with aggravated indecent assault after allegedly pretending to be a man and living with a 16-year-old girl in a prolonged deception case.
The wife of detained Anambra native doctor Eke-Hit accuses Governor Soludo's security aide of unlawful detention, while officials cite state law and court proceedings as the cause.
A 19-year-old female student in Gurugram was rescued by police after her live-in partner allegedly held her captive, assaulted her, and inflicted severe injuries, including burns. The accused has been arrested and faces multiple charges.
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney made dramatic gestures in court during a motions hearing for the murder of her Nigerian boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, as key evidence rulings were made.
Hon Chuma Okpala, a councillor from Amesi ward, passed away on February 21, 2026, just weeks before his scheduled white wedding on April 18, 2026, leaving friends and family in deep mourning.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) to global infamy before his death in a 2026 military operation. His transformation from police officer to feared drug trafficker reshaped organized crime.
Prosecutors say handwritten notes referencing suicide and threats show a 20-year-old was preparing for a violent incident when he tried to bring a loaded gun into a Sacramento Catholic church on Ash Wednesday.
At least nine people were killed and three injured when gunmen attacked a bar in Dorowa Babuje community, Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State, on Sunday night. The incident follows a separate fatal ambush in the region.
The NYPD is searching for a suspect who fatally shot 30-year-old Nigerian Sheriff Shittu at a Brooklyn nightclub after a dispute. The victim's family demands justice and questions club security.
A shocking investigation reveals Jeffrey Epstein rented at least six storage units across Florida and New York to hide hard drives, photos, and computers from authorities, with evidence suggesting he received insider information about police raids.
A 61-year-old woman, Linda Hayden, is accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend, retired Berkeley Fire Chief Henry Williams, and his 15-year-old daughter, Halayna, in a domestic incident in Ferguson, Missouri. She faces first-degree murder and armed criminal a
NAFDAC has uncovered a warehouse containing banned, counterfeit, and unregistered cosmetic products worth over N3 billion in Lagos. The agency seized hundreds of cartons of prohibited soaps and other items, with the warehouse manager invited for questioni
A 46-year-old man in Brazil faces allegations of repeatedly raping his two young daughters, aged 7 and 8, in front of their 10-year-old brother. The case is part of a disturbing pattern of similar crimes in the region.
A 27-year-old man was arrested by So-Safe Corps in a church during his child's naming ceremony for allegedly stealing three goats in Ogun State. The suspect was apprehended after a chase and surveillance operation.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has discovered a warehouse in Lagos containing banned, substandard, and unregistered cosmetic products valued at over N3 billion, posing serious health risks to the public.
Mexican security forces have killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, during a major operation in Jalisco with US intelligence support.
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.
A 25-year-old labourer, Ibrahim Oseni, has been arrested by the Edo State Security Corps for beheading his 18-year-old cousin, Hassan Suleiman, in a brutal retaliation over unresolved disputes from their hometown in Katsina State.
Daniel Boakye, known as DSAVV, posts a provocative 'catch me if you can' video online while evading UK authorities after escaping custody twice in one week. The fugitive rapper faces deportation to Ghana.
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.
A 51-year-old man in Akwa Ibom State has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for repeatedly raping his two biological daughters, with the court delivering a strong verdict against sexual abuse.
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.
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.
Sheriff Shittu, a 30-year-old Nigerian fashion designer, was shot dead at a Brooklyn nightclub after confronting a man who groped his girlfriend. The incident occurred just before his mother's arrival from Nigeria.
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.
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.
The Borno State Police Command confirms the death of Assistant Commissioner of Police Abubakar Balteh in a fatal vehicle accident on February 21, 2026, marking another leadership loss for the command.