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Man sentenced in Lagos for spraying, stomping on Naira

A man named Okoli Frank Emeka has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos. His punishment came after he was found guilty of stepping on and damaging Nigerian currency at a social event. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, took Emeka to court […]

Akwa Ibom Police deny arrest of social media influencer, Blossom Williams

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has denied reports that they arrested or detained social media influencer and mother of three, Blossom Williams. This came after news spread that she was taken by police on the orders of Daniel Eyakenyi, the son of the state’s Deputy Governor. According to the reports, Blossom, who is currently […]

Passenger Kills Ondo Okada Rider, Snatches Motorcycle

A sad event happened in Ondo State recently. A commercial motorcycle rider named Nazifi Ibrahim was killed by a passenger he was carrying. The Ondo State Police confirmed this news on Wednesday. The incident took place in Ore community, which is in Odigbo Local Government Area. It happened late at night on Tuesday, around 10:40 […]

Police arrests 25 suspects in connection with attack on DPO in Gombe

The police in Gombe State have arrested 25 people connected to a violent attack on the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kwadon Division, CSP Adamu Alhaji-Idi. The attack happened while the officer was doing his duties in Kwadon town. According to DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Police Public Relations Officer, the officer was hurt by a […]

We Earn N800k Per Kidnapping – Child Traffickers Confess

Child trafficking is a serious problem in many parts of Nigeria, and recent events have shed light on just how much money criminals make from this illegal trade. Two men suspected of kidnapping children revealed shocking details about their operations, saying they earn N800,000 for each child they abduct. These men were caught after a […]

Five arrested as police dismantle illicit fertiliser production syndicate in Bauchi

The police in Bauchi State have shut down a group that was making and selling fake fertiliser. They arrested five people connected to this illegal activity. On May 20, 2025, the police shared that they found machines and fake fertiliser products during their raid. The operation started when officers got a tip about fake fertiliser […]

Delivery driver who bolted with N34m worth of medical equipments arrested

A delivery driver who escaped with medical equipment worth N34 million has been caught by police officers in Lagos. The driver had been hired by a doctor from Osun State to transport the equipment from Ikotun and Ikeja areas in Lagos to Idumota. From there, it was supposed to be sent to a client in […]

BREAKING: Protest hits Benue over killing of final-year student by police

A protest broke out in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, after the reported killing of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a 23-year-old final-year student from the Federal University, Wukari. Witnesses say she was shot last Friday morning by unknown police officers at the Wurukum roundabout while she was in a car coming from the Gyado Villa […]