Police nab robber, recover motorcycle in Ibadan
Oyo State Police apprehend a suspected robber in Ibadan, recovering a stolen TVS motorcycle after a late-night chase. CP Femi Haruna commends officers' swift action. Read details.
Category : Crime
Catholic Priest Shot in Imo on Christmas Day
Gunmen attacked an assistant parish priest at Saint Kelvin Catholic Church, Ogbaku, on Christmas morning. Get the latest details on the investigation and the growing threat to clergy in Nigeria.
Widow in court for murder of police officer husband
Mokheseng Nqxulelo, 32, appears in court for the murder of her police sergeant husband. Case details reveal a 2023 altercation involving an official firearm. Read the full story.
INTERPOL Arrests Nigerian Man at Abuja Airport
INTERPOL has arrested a Nigerian businessman at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Details remain scarce as photos spark online comparisons to Hushpuppi. Read the full story.
Two Arraigned in Nasarawa for Banned Fireworks
Two suspects face court in Nasarawa State for possessing banned knockouts and fireworks. Police warn against use of prohibited explosives, especially during festivities. Read more.
Kwara Explosion: 5 Wounded, Police Calm Fears
A suspected ordnance explosion in Offa, Kwara State, injured five people and damaged four buildings on Christmas night. Authorities urge calm as investigations continue. Read the latest updates.
Police arrest 8 'Democratic Republic of Yoruba' members
Ogun State Police arrest eight suspects linked to the 'Democratic Republic of Yoruba' for alleged assault on officers and public disturbance in Sango-Ota. Read the full details.
Police recover illegal firearm in Lagos stop-and-search
Lagos Police recover a locally made firearm in Ishashi during a routine patrol. The command reaffirms stop-and-search as a key crime prevention strategy. Read more on the latest security efforts.
Priest Shot at Church Gate on Christmas Day in Imo
Gunmen attacked a Catholic priest in Imo State on Christmas morning. The assistant parish priest was shot while approaching for Mass. Police are investigating. Read for details and updates.
8 Yoruba Republic Agitators Arrested in Ogun
Ogun State Police arrest eight persons linked to the Democratic Republic of Yoruba for alleged public disturbance, unlawful assembly, and assault on officers on Christmas Day in Sango-Ota.
Lagos Island Fire: Parents Lose Store in 22-Storey Blaze
A Nigerian lady cries out after her parents' store was destroyed in the Great Nigeria Tower fire on Lagos Island. This marks the second time her father's shop has been lost to flames this year.
Lagos Market Fire: Lady Cries Out Over Warehouse Safety
A Nigerian businesswoman shares her distress as her warehouse sits dangerously close to the raging fire at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos Island. See the dramatic video and details.
Nigerian Mother Jailed in Ghana for Child Harm
A Nigerian woman, Beauty Alakwe, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison in Ghana for causing harm to her daughter. The court also ordered the child's welfare and reunification with family in Nigeria. Read the full story.
N-HYPPADEC Denies Fake Recruitment in New Bussa
N-HYPPADEC disowns a fraudulent recruitment screening exercise in New Bussa, Niger State. The Commission urges the public to verify information via official channels to avoid scams.
Trader Recounts Balogun Market Fire Start at 4 PM
A trader shares her eyewitness account of the Balogun Market fire, revealing it began with smoke around 4 PM. She criticizes the initial response and explains how her mother's warning saved her goods.
Mother Cries for Help After Husband Takes 2-Year-Old Child
A young Nigerian mother pleads for help on TikTok, alleging her husband and his family assaulted her and took her 2-year-old child. Read the full story and public reactions.
Ibadan Driver Runs Off with Bags of Rice, Blocks Sender
A young lady's emotional story trends online after a driver she trusted vanished with three bags of rice and a carton of soap meant for her parents in Ibadan. Read her vow to find him.
Businesswoman Loses 2 Shops in Great Nigeria Tower Fire
A Nigerian businesswoman is heartbroken after losing her two shops in the Great Nigeria Tower fire on Lagos Island. Watch the emotional video and get the full story.
Nigerian fraudster Invictus Obi released from US prison
Obinwanne 'Invictus Obi' Okeke, convicted for an $11m fraud, is released from US custody after 6 years. Deportation to Nigeria is underway. Read the full story.
Nino Breeze Arrested, Released on Bond for Marijuana
Maybach Music Group rapper Nino Breeze is home for Christmas after posting bond on a federal cannabis conspiracy charge. Get the full details on his arrest and court hearing.
43-year-old arrested for defiling niece in Imo
Kelechi Nwosu was arrested in Isiala Mbano for allegedly defiling his 7-year-old niece. Police confirm medical evidence and pending arraignment. #JusticeForChildren #ImoState
Broadway's Young Nala, Imani Dia Smith, Dies at 25
Imani Dia Smith, who played Young Nala in The Lion King on Broadway, has died at 25 after a stabbing in Edison, New Jersey. A suspect is in custody. Read the tragic details.
Maths Teacher Jailed, Banned for Life After Pupil Affairs
Rebecca Joynes, 30, gets 6.5-year sentence and life teaching ban for s3xual offences with two students, one she had a baby with. Shocking breach of trust detailed.
TikToker Tea Tyme Arrested Over Fatal Livestream Crash
TikTok content creator Tea Tyme arrested on Christmas Eve for allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian while livestreaming and driving. Get the full details on this tragic case.
FBI Finds 1M+ New Epstein Documents, Release Delayed
US authorities discover over a million new Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Release delayed for victim protection review. Latest files included photos of Clinton, Trump, Prince Andrew.
Actress Doris Ogala Reveals Secret Arrest, Detention Details
Nollywood star Doris Ogala alleges a secret arrest orchestrated by Pastor Chris Okafor. She details phone seizure, denied lawyer access, and being moved from Abuja to Lagos. Read her full account.
Six remanded for assaulting Lagos traffic officials
A Lagos mobile court has remanded six suspects for attacking LASTMA and KAI officers during a midnight airport road operation. One officer was granted bail. Read the full details.
U.S. Releases Invictus Obi After $11m Fraud Sentence
Nigerian businessman Obinwanne 'Invictus' Okeke released from U.S. prison after serving 6 years for an $11 million fraud scheme. Deportation to Nigeria underway. Full story.
Suspected robber arrested for attempted murder in Niger
Niger State Police arrest Mohammed Adamu for the attempted murder of a commercial motorcyclist and theft of his bike. The victim is receiving treatment. Read the full story.
Two Teenagers Drown in Ibadan's Apete River
The Apete community in Ibadan mourns Abdullahi Sheriff, 15, and Adekitan Rasheed, 13, who drowned in a local river. Learn the details and urgent safety calls from residents.
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