Crime
Catholic Priest Stabbed to Death Along Ajaokuta Road
AJAOKUTA — The Catholic Diocese of Lokoja is in deep mourning following the gruesome murder of Reverend Father Samuel Opeyemi...
Read more27-Year-Old Nigerian Man Faces December Sentencing for Unlawful Firearm Possession
WASHINGTON — A 27-year-old Maryland resident has entered a guilty plea in a federal court regarding the unlawful possession of...
Read moreJudge Flees Through Window as Bandits Storm Katsina Courtroom
KATSINA — A palpable atmosphere of panic has gripped Gwarjo village in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State following...
Read moreDelta Ritual Murderers Sentenced to Hang
ABRAKA — After a grueling seven-year legal battle, a Delta State High Court sitting in Ogwashi-Uku has handed down death...
Read moreEdo State Rescues Abused 11-Year-Old Girl, Arrests Parents
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has intervened swiftly to rescue an 11-year-old girl, Rejoice Godswill, who suffered severe...
Read moreShrines,Scams,and Cybercrime: Inside the Dark World of “Yahoo Plus” in Lagos
LAGOS — For years, international law enforcement agencies dismissed the intersection of cybercrime and traditional mysticism as urban legend. However,...
Read moreWoro Abductions: Captors Reject N155m, Issue Forced Marriage Threat
KAIAMA — Families of the 176 residents abducted from the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State...
Read moreKano Court Sentences Woman to Death Nine Days After Wedding
A Kano High Court has handed down a death sentence to a 19-year-old housewife, Saudat Jibrin, after finding her guilty...
Read moreNigeria Police Repatriates Wanted Chinese Wildlife Trafficker
ABUJA — In a major win for international environmental law enforcement, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully tracked down and...
Read moreLagos Father-in-Law Arrested for Locking Widow Out
A 28-year-old widow, Tosin, has become the subject of public concern after she was allegedly locked out of her husband’s...
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