Police extradite alleged gang leader to China
Nigeria Police, in collaboration with INTERPOL, have repatriated a Chinese gang leader, Dai Qisheng, wanted for violent organised crimes in Guizhou Province.
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NDLEA nabs widow for smuggling cocaine under fake baby bump
A 50-year-old Lagos widow and fashion designer has been arrested by NDLEA for attempting to traffic cocaine concealed under a fake pregnancy.
Nurse sentenced after being caught in sexual relationship with 15-year-old stepson.
Former nurse Alexis Von Yates has pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of lewd battery against her 15-year-old stepson. The plea spares the victim from testifying in court. Supported by the family to protect the teen’s mental health, the agreement includes a two-year prison sentence.
Teenager drowns in flood while hurrying home to check exam results
A 16-year-old girl’s joy over her SSCE results ended in tragedy when floodwaters swept her away in Zaria.
Three Nigerians in US sentenced to 8 years over $520,910 fraud
Three U.S.–based Nigerians were sentenced to eight years in prison for orchestrating a $520,910 COVID-19 unemployment benefit fraud.
Security agencies launch rescue operation after family abduction in Kachia
A naval officer, his wife, and daughter were abducted by armed bandits in Kachia, Kaduna State, prompting an ongoing rescue operation.
51 foreign cybercrime convicts deported by EFCC, Immigration
EFCC and NIS deported 51 convicted foreign cybercriminals, bringing the total to 102 since August 15, 2025.
Lagos skit maker hacked to death by suspected cultists in Ibeju-Lekki
A Lagos skit maker and hairstylist, simply identified as Austin, was gruesomely killed by suspected cultists in the Lakowe area of Ibeju-Lekki, sparking fear among residents.
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‘COVID-19 drove me to swindle,’ Apetu of Ipetumodu tells U.S. court after $4.2m scam
A U.S. court will sentence the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, on August 26 after he admitted to a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief fraud. His lawyers argued that the pandemic influenced his actions.
Court approves DSS bid to protect identities of witnesses in Al-Shabab terrorism trial
Terrorism cases are so sensitive that witnesses must be protected on order of the court