Crime
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NDU Final-Year Student Killed in By Community Youths Over N150 In Bayelsa
A sense of unease has gripped the Niger Delta University (NDU) campus in Amassoma, Bayelsa State, following the senseless killing of a final year student. The deceased, Francis Paleowei, a brilliant first-class student of the Political Science department, was brutally … Continue Reading
Borno State Governor’s Son allegedly Arrested for Killing Chinese National in Fight over a woman
In a shocking turn of events, Umar Zulum Umara, the son of Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has been arrested and detained by Indian authorities for allegedly killing a Chinese national in a fight over a woman at … Continue Reading
How Govt Official moved Over N300m of Public Funds To His Bank Account
A top official of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has been accused of siphoning off over N300 million into his personal company’s accounts. The allegation was made by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) during a … Continue Reading
police nab serial killer suspect over 9 dismembered female bodies
A chilling discovery of nine mutilated female bodies in a Nairobi rubbish dump has sent shockwaves across Kenya, with police confirming the arrest of a prime suspect believed to be a serial killer. The grim find has left the nation … Continue Reading
NSCDC Arrests Three Women for Oil Pipeline Vandalism and Theft in Rivers State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (SIS) has arrested three women for their involvement in oil pipeline vandalism, oil theft, and illegal petroleum product dealings in Umuajuloke town, Omuma LGA, … Continue Reading
Tragedy in Nairobi: 8 dismembered Female Bodies Recovered from Dumpsite
A shocking discovery has been made in a Nairobi slum, with eight female bodies recovered from a dumpsite. The bodies were found in various states of decomposition and dismembered, sparking widespread outrage and concern.
According to Kenya’s acting police chief, … Continue Reading
Police Officer Detained For Alleged Rape Of 17-Year-Old Girl In Lagos Barracks
The Lagos State Police Command has taken into custody one of its officers, Owolabi, accused of raping a 17-year-old girl at the Area H Command in Ogudu.
According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. … Continue Reading
Lagos Couple Arrested for Trying to Sell 2-Year-Old Son to Raise Funds for Abroad Travel
A shocking incident has unfolded in Lagos, Nigeria, as a 28-year-old labourer, Uchenna Eziekwe, and his 22-year-old wife, Chineye, were arrested for attempting to sell their two-year-old son at the Isolo General Hospital.
The couple, who were taken into … Continue Reading
Nigerians Cry Out Over Extortion At Immigration Office In Akure, Pay Up To N75,000 For Five-Year Passport
A group of concerned citizens has petitioned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over alleged extortion by officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Akure office in Ondo State.
According to the petitioners, applicants are being … Continue Reading
Father Arrested for Chaining Six-Year-Old Son in Bauchi
In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old father, Mamuda Abubakar, has been taken into custody by the Bauchi police command for allegedly chaining his six-year-old son, Adamu, in their home. The unusual punishment was reportedly meted out to prevent the minor … Continue Reading