Crime

HURIWA seeks sanctions over alleged escape of B’Haram-linked soldiers

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has called for immediate disciplinary action following…

Singapore to flog convicted scammers, accomplices

The Singaporean government has announced plans to introduce caning as part of the punishment…

Court orders Mompha to open defence in ₦6bn fraud case

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has ordered…

Edo Woman fakes own kidnap, demands ₦5m ransom from husband

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman, Chioma Ezebie Adaniken, and two…

UK charges man with attempted murder after train attack

British Transport Police have charged a 32-year-old man, Anthony Williams, with 10 counts of…

NDLEA uncovers secret colos lab in Lagos, arrests operator

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered a secret laboratory where Colorado, a…

Five charged over overdose death of Robert De Niro’s grandson

Five people have been charged in connection with the 2023 overdose deaths of Robert…

Ghana jails Nigerian man trafficking sister, nine girls for prostitution

A Ghanaian court has sentenced a 29-year-old Nigerian, Chukwudi Nwachukwu, to 10 years in…

Hollywood producer jailed 146 years for multiple r*pe, murder

A Hollywood producer, David Brian Pearce, who drugged, raped, and murdered two young women,…

EFCC arraigns ship crew, NNPCL staff for ₦12bn fuel theft

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a vessel, MT Ostria, and three…

EFCC arraigns man for alleged N4.2m property scam in Maiduguri

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Maiduguri Zonal Directorate, has arraigned a man, Muhammad…

EFCC gives cars, houses seized from fake spiritualist to victims

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has handed over…

NDLEA demands forfeiture of Pretty Mike’s nightclub over drug party

The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Buba Marwa…

Lagos court orders forfeiture of drug trafficker’s Lekki duplex

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a four-bedroom…

Anambra bizman arraigned over alleged defamation of ex-NBA chair

A 40-year-old businessman, Ikenna Ezeume, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Amawbia,…