Crime

A soldier allegedly stripped a young man at a popular nightclub in Lagos for wearing a designer outfit that resembled military camouflage which he finds offensive. The incident, which took place at Hustle and Bustle nightclub, was captured in a video shared online, where the victim recounted how the soldier …

The world’s longest-serving death row inmate, 88-year-old Iwao Hakamada, has been acquitted by a Japanese court, over half a century after being sentenced to hang for murder. The Shizuoka District Court ruled on Thursday, September 26, that Hakamada was innocent, overturning his 1968 conviction for the murder of his boss, …

Amidst bribery allegations linked to him and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, has taken to faith, seeking solace in scripture. The accusations surfaced when social activist Very Dark Man (VDM) shared an audio recording that purportedly captured Bobrisky admitting to paying N15 million to …

One of the gunmen involved in the murder of rapper Young Dolph has admitted that he committed the crime on his daughter’s birthday to earn money for her celebration. Cornelius Smith, who pleaded guilty to the 2021 killing of Young Dolph, testified this week, revealing that he carried out the …

Sean “Diddy” Combs, recently arrested over allegations of sex trafficking and sexual abuse, is facing renewed scrutiny after a 2011 interview resurfaced where he joked about inviting Prince William and Prince Harry to one of his infamous parties. The music mogul, known for his lavish “Freak Off” parties, made the …

A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Tukur Sharme, who orchestrated the abduction of 121 students from Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State in 2021, has been killed in a violent fratricidal clash with a rival group.  The Kaduna State Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the development in …

After spending seven months in captivity, students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State have finally regained their freedom and returned to their various homes. The victims were abducted by bandits during a violent attack in the Gusau area in February 2024. Their release, which was confirmed …

Three young men tragically lost their lives, and others were injured after a horrific collision involving two cars on the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos State on Sunday, September 22. The crash, which occurred around 1 a.m., was reportedly caused by an 18-year-old unlicensed driver. According to witnesses, eight people …

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigerian security agencies to intensify efforts in clamping down on cybercriminals and international car theft syndicates tarnishing the nation’s image. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy, President Tinubu expressed his displeasure at the involvement of Nigerian nationals …

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that vandals destroyed its transmission tower T372, located along the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission line, causing significant power outages across Yobe and Borno States. According to a statement released by Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN, the incident occurred …

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended an 80-year-old grandfather, Pa Aremu Shojobi, for allegedly being involved in an ill-mannered business selling illicit drugs in Lagos State, Nigeria. The incident that led to the arrest of the offender took place in the Iyana Ipaja area of …

A 33-year-old man, Bongani Thulani Matsane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional five years for the brutal murder of his own 64-year-old mother, named Thembi Ngwenya. Matsane, who accused his mother of practicing witchcraft, carried out the horrific act in December 2022 at their homestead in Mganduzweni, …

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of Olayinka Akinware, 35, and Tunji Adesina, 29, for allegedly setting four dogs on police officers attempting to arrest a suspect, which is an obstruction in duty. The court did not accept their plea due to lack of jurisdiction …

Bandits launched a brutal attack on two churches during Sunday service in Bakinpah-Maro, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria, killing three worshippers and abducting 30 others, including Pastor Bernard Gajera.   The attacks, targeting the ECWA and Catholic churches, occurred around 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, leaving …

At least 15 people have been killed in escalating violence between rival factions of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, according to authorities on Friday, September 13. The violence, concentrated in the state’s capital, Culiacan, has led to abductions, arson, and widespread panic, prompting the government to deploy additional security forces. The unrest …