Kwara Govt begins crackdown on street begging after arrest of suspected bandit disguised as beggar
The Kwara State Government has stepped up efforts to curb street begging after the arrest of a suspected bandit who allegedly posed as a beggar in Igbaja, Ifelodun Local Government Area. Authorities described the incident as alarming, noting that it has raised fresh concerns about public safety across the state. Officials say the move is […]
Nine women who have children for my husband call me all the time to abuse and curse me – Divorce-seeking woman tells Kwara court
An Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has ended the marriage between Rashida Bashir and her husband, Bashir Adegboye, following allegations of infidelity and emotional distress. The presiding judge, Hammed Ajumonbi, ruled that the union be dissolved after a letter from the husband indicated his agreement to the separation. The court directed the woman to […]
Hit-and-run driver k!lls woman in Lagos
A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a female pedestrian at the NYSC Bus Stop in the Igando area of Lagos State. The incident involved a Mercedes-Benz C-300, whose driver reportedly fled immediately after the collision. The victim was said to be heading to a church service when the crash occurred on Saturday, […]
Insurgents claim 176 abducted in Kwara, release video
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have released a video showing dozens of women and children they claim to have abducted from Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State. In the clip, two of the captives said the total number of abductees is 176, contradicting government reports that the figure is under 30. The one-minute, 17-second video, […]
Three police officers dismissed for armed robbery, kidnapping, car snatching in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has dismissed three officers for their alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping and car snatching in Owerri. The officers — Sgt. Ekwueme Gift, Sgt. Eto Ikechukwu and Cpl. Divine Ogwuaru — were removed from service after an orderly room trial found them guilty of the charges, including impersonation. According to […]
South African police arrest female suspect in connection with murder of Plateau student
South African authorities have arrested a female suspect in connection with the murder of 22-year-old Nigerian student, Isaac Satlat, who was killed in Moshongo Province, Pretoria. Isaac, the son of a Nigerian Christian missionary, reportedly ran an e-hailing business using his father’s car and was kidnapped during a ride on February 11, 2026. Preliminary investigations […]
Doctor Calls for Fresh Probe Into Jeffrey Epstein’s Death, Disputes Suicide Ruling
A prominent forensic pathologist has publicly challenged the official ruling on the death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, claiming the disgraced financier was likely strangled rather than hanged in his New York jail cell. Dr. Michael Baden, who observed Epstein’s autopsy in August 2019, is urging authorities to reopen the investigation—nearly seven years after […]
Gunmen abduct 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 12-year-old female student in the Challenge area of Ibadan. The victim, a Junior Secondary School 2 pupil at Monarch Model College, was reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday, February 12, while being dropped off at school. Police described the incident as a […]
Woman arrested after two newborn babies were found d3ad inside freezer in France
Police in France have arrested a woman after the bodies of two newborn babies were discovered inside a freezer at a residential property. The shocking discovery was reportedly made after authorities were alerted to the situation, leading to an immediate investigation. According to reports, officers arrived at the home and carried out a search, during […]
Rivers: Court sentences four to death over killing of Ahoada DPO
A High Court in Rivers State has sentenced four individuals to death for their involvement in the killing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ahoada. The judgment followed a full trial in which the court examined evidence presented by the prosecution. The incident, which shocked residents of the area, involved the violent attack and […]