EFCC arrests ‘fake’ football agent over alleged N11m scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin has arrested a man, Osagie Destiny Etinosa, for allegedly scamming someone out of N11 million while pretending to be a football agent. The EFCC revealed in a statement that the suspect was tracked and arrested using online intelligence methods. According to the agency, Etinosa used his […]
Man accused of torturing his wife to death in Delta so he could marry his pregnant side chick
The Eboma family of Idumu-Oza Community in Agbor Kingdom, Delta State, is demanding justice following the tragic death of their daughter, Etunim Henrieta Ebere Sunday, a mother of three. The family patriarch, Mr. Friday Eboma, told Ika Newspaper that Etunim suffered long-term domestic abuse by her husband, Mr. Ebere Sunday, an indigene of Alisimie, Agbor. […]
Police nab 26-year-old suspected armed robber in Oyo
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command in Igboho have arrested a 26-year-old man, Buba Sidi, for his involvement in a violent robbery attack in the state. The suspect, along with two others, reportedly attacked a resident, Isiaka Oladosu, at Ibudo Iya Ibeji in the Oke Eshin area. They injured him with a machete and […]
Jos: Favour Ayuba Gives Dead Son, Promise, Cutlass To Avenge His Death
A woman named Favour Ayuba, whose son Promise was killed by suspected terrorists in Jos, Plateau State, has made an emotional statement asking her dead son to take revenge for his death. According to an agency report, a viral video showed the grieving mother speaking with deep pain. She said she had not eaten anything […]
12 Arrested After Alleged Plot To Incite Unrest In Plateau
Security forces in Plateau State have arrested 12 people suspected of planning to cause trouble in the area. The arrests come as authorities step up efforts to keep the peace after recent tensions. The state Police Commissioner, Bassey Ewah, said the suspects were caught on Friday shortly after Jumat prayers in Zololo, where they reportedly […]
How suspects kidnapped three-day-old baby in Nasarawa
Police in Nasarawa State have successfully rescued a three-day-old baby boy who was kidnapped from his mother’s home. Two suspects have also been arrested in connection with the incident. The police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, shared the details in a statement released on Thursday. According to him, the baby’s mother, 19-year-old Aisha Bada, who lives […]
NDLEA arrests major illicit drug lord on watchlist in Bayelsa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State has arrested a suspected major drug dealer in Yenagoa. The agency said the suspect was involved in the distribution of illegal drugs in the area. The suspect, Chimezie Collins, also known as Mezico, is the owner of MEZICO Pharmacy located along Mbiam-Yenagoa Road in Kpansia. […]
Man set ablaze by his son in Jigawa
A man named Nuhu Bakanike has lost his life after his son reportedly set him on fire in Kazaure, Jigawa State. The tragic incident, which happened early on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, has left residents of the area in shock. Reports say the suspect, Kabiru, is believed to have poured petrol on his father and […]
Bandits abduct seven family members in Kaduna
Suspected bandits have abducted several people, including a family of seven, in Kaduna State. The attack occurred along the Katari–Hayin Dam road in the Kachia area. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident happened around 9:32 pm when armed men stormed a residential compound in Unguwar Sabon-Titi. The attackers reportedly surrounded the area before taking their […]
Over 1Kg Cocaine Worth ₦1.49 Billion Seized In India, Nigerian Supplier Arrested
A major drug bust in New Delhi has led to the arrest of a Nigerian national and the seizure of cocaine worth about ₦1.49 billion. The operation was carried out by the Delhi Police in the Mehrauli area. The suspect, identified as John Chibuike, was arrested during a raid at his residence in Islam Colony. […]