Crime

Gunmen Storm Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Worshippers in Night Attack

Apr 29, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Delta State Killing: Police Move ASP to Abuja for Trial, Vow Justice Over Suspect’s Death

Apr 29, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Lagos Couple Arrested Over Death of 10-Year-Old Adopted Daughter Amid Alleged Abuse

Apr 28, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

EFCC Declares City Boys Movement Women Leader Halimat Tejuosho Wanted Over Alleged Fraud

Apr 27, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

EFCC declares City Boys Movement women leader Halimat Adenike Tejuosho wanted over alleged fraud. The commission calls on the public to share information on her whereabouts.

“It’s No Longer About You, It’s About Sowore” — VeryDarkMan Shifts Focus in Criminal Case Against Blord

Apr 27, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

VeryDarkMan speaks in court during Blord case, saying the battle has shifted to Sowore, insisting the case is now about proving no one can override justice.

Reps Raise Alarm Over Persistent Killings and Mass Abductions in Kaduna

Apr 25, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

House of Representatives raises alarm over escalating killings and mass abductions in Kaduna’s Kachia and Kagarko, warning of a deepening security and humanitarian crisis.

Court Slams Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with ₦1bn Defamation Damages in Yahaya Bello Case

Apr 24, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

A Kogi State High Court has ordered Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to pay ₦1 billion in damages to former governor Yahaya Bello over defamatory remarks made during an Arise TV interview.

Man Bags 2-Year Jail Term Over ₦22m Contract Fraud in Maiduguri

Apr 22, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

A Borno State High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced Shehu Saleh to two years imprisonment or an option of a ₦100,000 fine after he was convicted of diverting ₦22 million meant for contract execution

Boko Haram Terrorists Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum Over 416 Abducted Victims, Challenge Nigerian Government

Apr 20, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Boko Haram has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian government over 416 abducted women and children in Borno, warning of relocation and daring a rescue attempt amid reported ₦5bn ransom demand.

UK Secures First FGM Conviction as Mother Jailed 13 Years for Mutilation of Three-Year-Old Daughter

Apr 19, 2026 By Estacie Marie - World News Reporter

A UK court delivers its first successful FGM conviction, sentencing a mother to 13 years in prison for mutilating her three-year-old daughter, in a landmark case highlighting child protection laws.

Terrorists Using IDP Camps as Operational Cover in Borno — Nigerian Army Raises Alarm

Apr 17, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

The Nigerian Army warns that terrorists are infiltrating IDP camps in Borno State, prompting relocations and tighter security measures to curb insurgent activities and protect civilians.

Nigerian Couple Jailed in UK Over £433,000 TfL Tax Fraud Scheme

Apr 17, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

A Nigerian couple has been jailed in the UK for orchestrating a £433,000 tax fraud using stolen TfL employee data, in one of the transport authority’s worst-ever breaches.

Gunmen Storm Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Worshippers in Night Attack

Delta State Killing: Police Move ASP to Abuja for Trial, Vow Justice Over Suspect’s Death

Lagos Couple Arrested Over Death of 10-Year-Old Adopted Daughter Amid Alleged Abuse

EFCC Declares City Boys Movement Women Leader Halimat Tejuosho Wanted Over Alleged Fraud

“It’s No Longer About You, It’s About Sowore” — VeryDarkMan Shifts Focus in Criminal Case Against Blord

Reps Raise Alarm Over Persistent Killings and Mass Abductions in Kaduna

Court Slams Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with ₦1bn Defamation Damages in Yahaya Bello Case

Man Bags 2-Year Jail Term Over ₦22m Contract Fraud in Maiduguri

Boko Haram Terrorists Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum Over 416 Abducted Victims, Challenge Nigerian Government

UK Secures First FGM Conviction as Mother Jailed 13 Years for Mutilation of Three-Year-Old Daughter

Terrorists Using IDP Camps as Operational Cover in Borno — Nigerian Army Raises Alarm

Nigerian Couple Jailed in UK Over £433,000 TfL Tax Fraud Scheme

Zulum Hails Peaceful APC Reps Primaries in Borno as Zannah Emerges via Consensus

Cubana Chief Priest Loses APC Reps Ticket in Imo Primaries

APC Aspirant Buba Withdraws from Sabon Gari Reps Race, Backs Party Unity Ahead of Primaries

Jigawa Hosts Massive State-Sponsored Wedding for 300 Orphans in Landmark Welfare Drive

Gumi Reacts to ISIS Commander’s Killing, Warns Against ‘Unjust Methods’ in Anti-Terror War

2027 Race: “Powerful Politicians Will Fall”—Primate Ayodele Predicts Shock Upsets in Party Primaries

US–Nigeria Joint Strike Eliminates ISIS Deputy Leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki

Abuja Court Jails Two Security Guards for Life Over Years-Long Abuse of Minor

APC Disqualifies Wole Oke, Ends 24-Year Reign in House of Reps

Boko Haram Kidnaps Scores of Pupils in Borno School Raid as Soldiers Allegedly Withdraw

EFCC Arraigns, Remands Blessing CEO Over ₦36m Lekki Property Fraud Allegations

Northern Youths Threaten Electoral Revolt Over Failure to Implement N150,000 Minimum Wage

Zulum: Consensus Remains Preferred Option for APC Primaries in Borno

Tinubu Admits Youth Power: “Nigerians Will Vote Me Out If I Fail”

NJC Elevates 12 Judges to Court of Appeal, Sanctions Erring Officers Ahead of 2027 Polls