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 […]
Gunmen kidnap supermarket owner in Akwa Ibom, demand N30m ransom

Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a supermarket owner in Akwa Ibom State, creating fear among residents in the area. The incident is said to have happened when the businessman was going about his normal activities before he was forcefully taken away by armed men. According to sources, the kidnappers have contacted the victim’s family and […]
Urgent Manhunt Launched After Prisoner Escapes Custody During Hospital Visit

Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a 21-year-old prisoner described as “extremely dangerous” after he escaped custody during a hospital visit in west London. Daniel Boakye fled in the early hours of Tuesday, 11 February, after being escorted from HMP Feltham to West Middlesex Hospital. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were alerted shortly after […]
Tension in Edo as gunmen kidnap police officer, four others

There is growing fear in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State after gunmen reportedly abducted five people, including a police officer. The incidents have increased anxiety in the area, where residents say kidnappings have become frequent in recent weeks. Reports indicate that two victims were taken from a primary health centre in Makeke village. […]