Crime

How ex-lawmaker allegedly issued N125m dishonoured cheques, witness tells court

A prosecution witness on Monday narrated before a Federal High Court in Abuja how…

Ghana arrests nine Nigerians over cybercrime ring, detains trafficked victims

Ghana’s security agencies have arrested nine Nigerian nationals suspected of coordinating multiple cybercrime operations…

Police officer kills colleague, injures another in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one of its officers, Inspector Victor Okus,…

Kano to prosecute killers of mother, six children

The Kano State Government has taken over the prosecution of the suspects involved in…

Police nab man who killed wife in domestic violence incident

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested Sule Gurmu for the alleged murder of…

Police probe killing of ex-OSUN NURTW boss by hoodlums

The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the murder of a…

Police bust suspected trafficking ring, rescues 17 children in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 17 children believed to be victims of…

EFCC probes ex-NMDPRA boss, plans letter to swiss school

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has opened an investigation into a petition against…

Gunmen kill policeman, kidnap Chinese expatriate in Oyo

Gunmen have killed a police officer and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack…

Police arrest 12 suspects, rescue seven kidnap victims, recover firearms

The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of 12 suspects and the…

Kano Shari’a court orders community service, caning for theft convict

A Kano State Shari’a Court sitting at Kofar Kudu has placed a man, Khalifa…

Police arraign Akwa Ibom activist over alleged defamation, threats

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has filed a six-count criminal charge against a…

Police nab suspects, kill two in shootout over Ngige convoy attack

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested members of a criminal gang linked to…

Police arrest two teens for homosexual assault on minors in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two teenagers for allegedly sexually molesting minors…

Inmates awaiting sentencing rise to 53,790 – NBS

The number of unsentenced inmates in Nigerian correctional centres has risen by 12.9 percent…