Crime

Indian hemp seller to die by hanging for killing policeman in Anambra

An Anambra State High Court has sentenced an Indian hemp dealer, Chukwuebuka Nneji-Olona, to…

‘I felt depressed seeing parents paying invigilators N20,000 to write ‘common entrance’ exam for their kids’

A Nigerian man has condemned the role of parents in aiding their children's involvement…

Security guard jailed eight years for defiling 14-year-old girl

A Minna Chief Magistrates’ Court in Niger, has sentenced a 50-year-old man, Sani Yusuf,…

Police arrest Lagos monarch’s son over murder of NANS spokesperson

The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested some suspected robbers who stabbed…

Police arrest four suspects with freezer-load of hemp in Ogun

Four persons have been arrested with a deep freezer loaded with marijuana after reportedly…

24-year-old man kills father in Anambra, sets corpse on fire

A  24-year-old man, identified as Abuchi Onuorah, has allegedly killed his 65-year-old father, Onyiauke Onuorah,…

LASTMA invites brutalised Punch journalist, withdraws power-drunk officials from duty

The management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has initiated a disciplinary…

Nine Nigerians pose as Russian oil workers, commit $3.5m fraud

Nine Nigerians have been arrested in the United States of America for defrauding businesses…

Taskforce arrest 26 suspected cultists in Lagos [Photos]

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Task force have arrested 26 dreaded…

Man kills friend at a drinking joint in Lagos

A 37-year-old man, Bukola Oluwaseun, was killed by one Sunday Isiah, at a drinking…

Report at any police station if you’re proud of your hustle, Dolapo Badmos dares ‘Yahoo Boys’

Former Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 2 which comprises of…

Gombe govt. imposes curfew over Boys Brigade crisis

The Gombe State Government has imposed a curfew on the Gombe metropolis, effective from …

Another Nigerian murdered in South Africa by unknown gunman

The Nigerians Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) said another Nigerian, Mr Tony Elochukwu…

Tenant lets out apartment without landlady’s consent, pockets N280,000 rent

A tenant at a residence on Ayantuga Street, Mushin, Lagos State, Kolawole Lawal, has…

Lagos daycare operator arrested over defilement of 21-month-old baby

A daycare operator in the Egbeda area of Lagos State, identified simply as Veronica,…