Crime

India deports Nigerian over expired visa, drug peddling

Indian immigration officials have deported a Nigerian man, Onyeukwu Victor, after he overstayed his…

Two Benue teenagers rescued from human trafficking syndicate in Oyo

Two teenage girls from Benue State, aged 15 and 17, have been rescued from…

Police to charge man over N36m fake cocoa deal in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command says it will charge a man, Ilegbami Jacob, for…

Three Nigerians arrested in Kenya for cyber fraud

Three Nigerians have been arrested in Mwea Town, Kenya, over allegations that they were…

NSCDC arrests 20 over kidnapping, vandalism

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 20 people across several states…

Robbers kill Lagos hairstylist after raiding his apartment

A professional hairstylist identified as Sebastine Timothy has been shot dead by suspected armed…

Police arrest driver for stealing Kano govt house vehicle

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a Government House driver, Ya’u Inuwa, over…

Man bags nine years for theft, issuance of dud cheques

Justice Ismail Ijelu of a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted…

ICPC secures conviction of NASS staff over ₦4.8m scam

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured the conviction of…

Police foil robbery attempt in Ogun, recover robbers’ vehicle

The Ogun State Police Command said its operatives foiled a robbery attempt in Sagamu…

Abuja court jails man over $1m fake oil deal

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted a Nigerian man, David Udensik, also…

Police arrest 120 crime suspects, recover weapons in Katsina

Police authorities in Katsina State have apprehended 120 individuals suspected of involvement in various…

Four Nigerians jailed in UK for role in London phone robbery

Four Nigerians involved in a violent phone-robbery syndicate that targeted stores across London have…

EFCC declares ex-minister Timipre Sylva wanted over alleged $14.8m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum…

Police arrest three suspected armed robbers in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered…