Crime

Ex–Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Shoots Wife Dead, Dies by Suicide in Domestic Tragedy

Apr 16, 2026 By Estacie Marie - World News Reporter

Court Jails 11 Boko Haram Members Up to 60 Years, Orders Release of Whistleblower After Decade in Detention

Apr 10, 2026 By Samuel Goboze

EFCC Uncovers ‘Yahoo Academy’ in Abuja, Arrests Over 30 in Major Cybercrime Crackdown

Apr 10, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Bandits Demand 700 Cows, 1,000 Sheep from Katsina Communities, Issue Deadly Ultimatum

Apr 10, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

Bandits demand 700 cows and 1,000 sheep from communities in Kankia, Katsina State, triggering mass displacement as residents flee amid renewed insecurity.

Former Acting Nigeria Accountant-General Nwabuoku Jailed 72 Years Over N868.4m Fraud

Mar 23, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Former Acting Accountant-General of Nigeria, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, has been sentenced to 72 years in prison by a Federal High Court in Abuja over an N868.4 million fraud case prosecuted by the EFCC.

Bandits Storm Kwara Church, Abduct Worshippers in Sunday Massacre

Mar 22, 2026 By Samuel Goboze

Armed bandits attacked a church in Kwara State’s Ifelodun LGA on Sunday, abducting nine worshippers.

Ritual Killing in Ekiti: Monarch Executed After Toddler’s Murder Sparks Nationwide Outrage

Mar 21, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

In 1949, the ritual killing of a toddler in Efon Alaaye sparked nationwide outrage in colonial Nigeria. An investigation led to the arrest and execution of the ruling monarch, Oba Samuel Adeniran Asusumasa II, in one of the most shocking criminal cases in Nigerian history

How a Nigerian Dream Turned to Iraqi Nightmare: Trafficked, Abused, and Left to Die on a Cold Office Floor

Mar 21, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

A Nigerian woman trafficked to Iraq, Ogundele Oluwakemi Victoria, is in critical condition following alleged abuse and organ harvesting threats.

Beyond the Ink: How a Fake Passport Stamp Can Lead to a Prison Cell

Mar 17, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

Learn about the severe legal consequences of using or possessing a fake immigration stamp in Mauritius. Understand the risks of imprisonment, fines, and deportation under Mauritian law.

Nigerian Police Smash Cross-Border Trafficking Ring, Free Seven Victims in Akwa Ibom Raids

Mar 16, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Akwa Ibom State Police rescued seven human trafficking victims and arrested four suspects in coordinated raids along Ikot Ekpene–Aba Road and in Itam and Oron LGA

Ex-Lagos Councillor Arrested as NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Hidden in Baby Diapers, Seizes IED Components

Mar 08, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

NDLEA arrests ex-Lagos councillor Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan over drug trafficking, intercepts drugs hidden in baby diapers, seizes IED components in Niger

Bayelsa Police Declare BODMAS Prince Kemepadei Wanted Over Alleged Murder

Feb 22, 2026 By Daily Observer Reporter

Bayelsa Police declare BODMAS Prince Kemepadei wanted over the alleged murder of Patrick Peresuodei. Ijaw youths demand justice following his death.

Ex–Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Shoots Wife Dead, Dies by Suicide in Domestic Tragedy

Court Jails 11 Boko Haram Members Up to 60 Years, Orders Release of Whistleblower After Decade in Detention

EFCC Uncovers ‘Yahoo Academy’ in Abuja, Arrests Over 30 in Major Cybercrime Crackdown

Bandits Demand 700 Cows, 1,000 Sheep from Katsina Communities, Issue Deadly Ultimatum

Former Acting Nigeria Accountant-General Nwabuoku Jailed 72 Years Over N868.4m Fraud

Bandits Storm Kwara Church, Abduct Worshippers in Sunday Massacre

Ritual Killing in Ekiti: Monarch Executed After Toddler’s Murder Sparks Nationwide Outrage

How a Nigerian Dream Turned to Iraqi Nightmare: Trafficked, Abused, and Left to Die on a Cold Office Floor

Beyond the Ink: How a Fake Passport Stamp Can Lead to a Prison Cell

Nigerian Police Smash Cross-Border Trafficking Ring, Free Seven Victims in Akwa Ibom Raids

Ex-Lagos Councillor Arrested as NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Hidden in Baby Diapers, Seizes IED Components

Bayelsa Police Declare BODMAS Prince Kemepadei Wanted Over Alleged Murder

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