Category Archives: Crime

In a dramatic twist of justice abroad, a United States District Court has sentenced Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, to 27 months in prison over his role in a multi-million-dollar COVID-19 relief fund scam that has also ensnared a traditional ruler, Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu.The judgment, delivered by Justice Christopher Boyko of theContinueContinue reading “US Court Jails Nigerian Pastor Over $4.2 Million COVID-19 Scam as Monarch Forfeits Property in Sweeping Fraud Case”

The Adamawa State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against organized crime, dismantling a seven-man syndicate notorious for stealing and illegally trading tricycles and motorcycles across the Yola metropolis.The revelation came via the Command’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on June 24, 2025, where it detailed the success of aContinueContinue reading ““Busted! Adamawa Police Smash Notorious 7-Man Syndicate Behind Tricycle, Motorcycle Theft Ring””

In a shocking and deeply disturbing incident that has left an entire community in grief and disbelief, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Alexander Peter for allegedly hacking his 71-year-old mother, Mrs. Atiny Peter, to death with a machete.The harrowing event took place in the quiet village of Ikot Inyang, nestled inContinueContinue reading “Son Turns Slayer: Akwa Ibom Man Arrested for Hacking 71-Year-Old Mother to Death”

Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has sparked widespread outrage and sorrow after reporting a harrowing incident via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle — a father allegedly murdering his own daughter in Kano State.The tragic event unfolded in the early hours of Monday at Dawakin Dakata Quarters, when 60-year-old Adamu Mohammed allegedlyContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Kano: Father Murders 18-Year-Old Daughter in Shocking Act of Domestic Violence”

In a dramatic twist to one of Nigeria’s largest financial scams in recent years, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Precious Williams, the embattled Director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, for allegedly orchestrating a sprawling Ponzi scheme that swindled over 3,000 unsuspecting Nigerians out of a staggering ₦13.8 billion.Williams,ContinueContinue reading “EFCC Slams Ponzi Queen With 14-Count Charge Over N13.8 Billion Mega Fraud in Rivers State”

Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has indefinitely suspended all academic activities following a surge in violent clashes and a worsening wave of kidnappings that have plunged the university town into turmoil.The Vice Chancellor, Professor Samuel Asagba, announced the emergency suspension in an official statement released on Wednesday, citing rising insecurity and the need to protectContinueContinue reading “Chaos in Abraka: Delta State University Shuts Down Amid Deadly Clashes and Kidnapping Crisis”

In a heart-wrenching incident that has plunged an entire community into mourning, a 24-year-old pregnant woman, Hauwa Isah, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Minna, the capital of Niger State. Disturbingly, Hauwa was just weeks—if not days—away from giving birth.Confirming the incident, the Niger State Police Command described the tragedy as bothContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Minna: Nine-Month Pregnant Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband — Police Arrest Suspect with History of Abuse”

In a heartbreaking twist to a months-old tragedy, Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has revealed that contrary to earlier reports, his younger sister, Atsi Kefas, was not killed by bandits but was fatally shot by a police escort attached to their mother.The stunning disclosure came during a press briefing in Jalingo, where the governorContinueContinue reading “🔴 Tragedy in Taraba: Governor Kefas Reveals Sister Was Killed by Police Escort, Not Bandits”