Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 22-year-old woman, Fatima Bello, and her three-year-old daughter, Nana Unaisa, in Malikawa Sarari, Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. According to a report from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bichi, six armed assailants stormed the residence of Bello Murtala at about 9:00 p.m. on February …
Three arraigned over missing Anambra billionaire, Benjamin Ezemma
Three individuals have been arraigned before the Awka High Court in Anambra State in connection with the disappearance of billionaire businessman, Benjamin Ezemma, popularly known as BigBen. Ezemma, co-founder of Dubai Estate in Anambra, has been missing since November 12, 2024. The defendants, identified as Ozo Jeff Nweke, Nwokoye Tochukwu, and David Chukwuemeka, were charged …
U.S.-based Nigerian pastor arrested by FBI over multimillion-dollar internet fraud
The FBI has arrested Nigerian Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi for allegedly conspiring with Osun monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Oluwasanmi, alongside Oloyede, allegedly submitted forged documents to apply for the loans intended to support struggling businesses during the pandemic. Oluwasanmi used his three companies—Dayspring …
Mob action: Police launch hunt for killers of two Delta youths accused of being kidnappers
The Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the vigilante leader and community leader who masterminded a mob action in Mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. The youths, said to be from Oghara community, were beaten and hacked to d3ath before being set ablaze. One of the youths managed to …
Zimbabwean gardener sentenced to 50 years imprisonment for murder of woman, son
The High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg sentenced a gardener, Pardon Danhire (37), to 25 years for each of the murders of a woman, Nadine Terblanche and her son, Ruandre Voster. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in a statement on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, said Danhire was sentenced after entering into a plea …
How suspect escaped from custody while appearing for a court hearing
A suspect facing trial for housebreaking and theft has fled from custody while appearing in court for a hearing. The suspect, identified as Onoshana Thando Sadiki, was brought to the Johannesburg Court in Jeppe, South Africa, to face the charges brought against him when he scaled the court building and fled the scene during the proceedings. …
Police arraign man for killing his 65-year-old neighbor in Ondo
The police on Wednesday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Emmanuel Fasuyi, in a Magistrates’ Court in Akure for allegedly killing his 65-year neighbour, Grace Ogunsulire after stealing from her house. The police charged Fasuyi with one count of murder. The Prosecution Counsel, Owolabi Edu told the court that the offence was committed on September 16, 2024 …
Police reacts to photo of alleged kidnappers caught in Ago
A viral photo shows three suspected kidnappers being questioned after they were allegedly caught at Victory Estate in Ago, Lagos State. The men were stripped and flogged by residents. During interrogation, the suspects identified themselves as Ifeanyi (from Anambra State), Stanley Emmanuel aka Davido (from Imo State), and Sadiq (from Kwara State). They claimed Davido …
Investigating officer and complainant arrested over newlywed’s death in Lagos police custody
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a newlywed man, Abdulmujid Igbamitayo Oduga, while in police custody at Ikota Police Post in the Ajah area of the state. It was gathered that the deceased allegedly had a misunderstanding with his female neighbour, which led to his arrest and detention …