Ex-convict arrested for armed robbery in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for armed robbery. He was previously jailed in 2023 and released in 2025.
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Dutch Couple Died from Hantavirus After Birdwatching
A Dutch couple died from hantavirus after birdwatching in Argentina. Five confirmed cases, three suspected. A British passenger is in ICU in South Africa.
NSCDC arrests 210 suspects for vandalism, fraud in Ogun
The NSCDC in Ogun arrested 210 suspects for vandalism, fraud, and illegal mining, recovered N23m, and resolved 1,700 disputes via ADR in 18 months.
Gunmen Attack Mourners at Mass Burial in Plateau State
Gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, killing many and wounding others. Police confirm the incident amid rising insecurity in the region.
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French Academic Created Fake Philology Prize to Self-Award Medal
Florent Montaclair allegedly invented a Nobel-style philology prize and awarded it to himself, sparking a French academic scandal and police investigation.
Nigeria: Africa's Most Spammed Country with 51% Fraud Calls
Nigeria is Africa's most spammed country, with 51% of unknown calls identified as spam or fraud in 2025, according to Truecaller. The report highlights telecom-related spam as the dominant category.
Wike Slams Peter Obi Over NDC Defection, Cites Instability
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticizes Peter Obi for defecting to NDC, accusing him of lacking ideology and abandoning parties during crises.
Police Repatriate $245M Ponzi Suspect to China
Nigeria Police arrest and repatriate Chinese fugitive Xu Qing to China over a $245 million Ponzi scheme, reaffirming commitment to fighting transnational crime.
Suspected Vandal Electrocuted in Rivers Power Theft
A suspected vandal, Khalifa, was electrocuted while tampering with a high-tension installation in Oginigba Community, Port Harcourt. PHED confirms the incident and warns others.
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Family Seeks Help to Find Missing Toddler in Aba
The family of toddler Miracle Chizaram Moses is urgently seeking public assistance after she was reportedly stolen at Opopo Junction in Aba, Abia State.
Couple Arrested for Sex in Moving Tuk-Tuk in Thailand
A couple was arrested in Thailand for engaging in sexual acts in the back of a moving tuk-tuk, causing a public disturbance.
Three Jailed for Goat Theft in Niger State
Three men were sentenced to two years imprisonment for attempting to steal goats in Niger State, causing community tension.
Ogun Cracks Down on Illegal Structures, Owners to Be Prosecuted
Ogun State Government announces demolition and prosecution for property owners who built illegal structures on road setbacks and highways, unveils first building code.
Anglican Church Suspends Priest Over Fake Miracles
Bishop Owen Nwokolo suspended Rev'd Ifunanya Maduka for staged prophecies. But parishioners at St. Paul's Nteje insist his miracles are genuine, citing personal testimonies.
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Wike Threatens Banks, Landlords Over PDP Factional Activities
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns banks and landlords in Abuja against supporting the factional PDP, threatening permit revocation. Reactions are mixed.
Nigeria Police Arrest Chinese Fugitive Over $245m Fraud
Nigeria Police arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive wanted for a $245 million Ponzi scheme. The suspect was tracked in Ogun State and handed over to Chinese authorities.
Lawmaker Weeps Begging for Fifth Term After 16 Years
A viral video shows Borno lawmaker Hon Audu Mustapha Ganga tearfully pleading for a fifth term amid opposition and mixed reactions online.
Anambra Police Arrest One in Viral Assault Video
Anambra police arrest 19-year-old Chidimma Ogugua over viral video of two women assaulting a girl in Umueri. Second suspect at large. Investigation ongoing.
Customs arrests 71-year-old with N2.35bn cocaine
Nigeria Customs arrests a 71-year-old man with 6.35kg of cocaine valued at N2.35bn. Other seizures include rice, vehicles, and mercury worth over N5.5bn.
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Hisbah Arrests 7 Men Over Wife-Swapping in Bauchi
Hisbah command in Bauchi arrests seven men for illegal wife-swapping in Azare. Suspects admitted to the practice, which authorities deem contrary to Islamic law.
NDLEA Finds Drug Caves in Kano
NDLEA uncovers caves and tunnels used as drug hideouts in Rimin Kebe, Kano, during Operation Sharar Mafaka, dislodging multiple structures.
Rivers Police Smash N4.6 Million One Chance Gang
Rivers State Police arrest five suspects, including a house help, for a 'one chance' robbery that stole over N4.6 million from a victim's bank account.
Lawyer Alleges Police Cover-Up in Toddler Death Case
Human rights lawyer Chetam Nwala accuses Rivers State Police of shielding suspects and sabotaging justice in the death of a two-year-old girl at Wisdom Gate School in Port Harcourt.
Ogun Police Arrest Man for Abducting, Killing Teen After N500,000 Ransom
Ogun State Police arrest Bayegun Nathaniel, 30, for abducting and murdering 16-year-old Adegbaaju Florence in Ojijo after collecting N500,000 ransom and dumping her body in a river.
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Thief Empties Lady's House, Cooks Jollof Rice, Leaves
A Nigerian lady returned from Easter break to find her house emptied by a thief who even cooked jollof rice. She shared her emotional video online, sparking reactions.
Suspect Flees as Police Recover Gun, Cartridges in Ogun
Police in Ogun State recover a single-barrel gun and six live cartridges after a suspect fleeing a stop-and-search operation discards the items. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the suspect.
Two Nigerians, Associate Arrested in Uganda Drug Bust
Ugandan authorities arrested two Nigerians and a local associate in an operation dismantling an international drug trafficking and document fraud network in Kampala.
NANS Threatens Protest Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians
NANS South-West Zone D threatens protests and picketing of South African firms like MTN and MultiChoice after renewed xenophobic attacks killed two Nigerians in South Africa.
Edo Police Arrest Armed Robber, Recover Stolen Goods
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered firearms and stolen items in Auchi, Etsako West LGA.
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Houston couple, children dead in murder-suicide
Matthew and Thy Mitchell, owners of Travelers Table, and their two children were found dead in their Houston home in a murder-suicide. Matthew shot his family before killing himself.
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