Crime

NDLEA arrests suspected drug baron after years in hiding

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a suspected drug baron, baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, at his hideout in Lagos. According to a statement by the...

Grave violations against children in DRC tripled – UNICEF

GOMA, DR Congo, 26 February 2025 – UNICEF is deeply concerned by the significant increase in reports of grave...

Wife arrested for stabbing husband in Bauchi

A tragic incident occurred in Bauchi, Nigeria, on February 25, 2025, when a 25-year-old woman, Salamatu Danjuma, stabbed...

Thai woman arrested with 46kg of cannabis at Airport

A 24-year-old Thai national, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at...

HEDA to hold conference on anti-corruption situation room

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is set to convene the 38th edition of its...
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Lagos doctor bags life imprisonment for raping wife’s niece

Embattled popular Lagos-based Doctor, Femi Olaleye and Managing Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his wife’s niece.

21-year-old Charged With Stealing Phone Accessories

A 21-year-old man, Idris Aderemi, who allegedly stole phone accessories worth N1.78 million, on Friday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates' Court in Lagos State.

UN human rights Chief welcomes Mexico ruling decriminalising abortion

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has welcomed Wednesday’s judgement by Mexico’s top court that declared criminal penalties for abortion unconstitutional.

U.S. announces reward offer for information leading to arrest of Russian national

The State Department on Tuesday announced a reward offer under the Transnational Organised Crime Rewards Programme (TOCRP) of up to $7 million for Russian...

Hamas: U.S. marks anniversary of October 7th attack…

The U.S. on Monday marked what it referred to as a devastating and tragic anniversary. In a press statement, it said that on October...

Driver, 35, in court for allegedly assaulting woman

A 35-year-old driver, Ibrahim Adeyemi, on Monday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly assaulting a woman and causing her bodily harm.
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