Police detectives in Ondo state have arrested a 17-year-old, Usman Muhammad and one other, Usman Bashir, for alleged drug trafficking, along Ikare junction in Owo, Ondo State. The two suspects were arrested while transporting 51 bags of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, each weighing approximately 9kg. Spokesperson for the state police command, Deputy Superintendent Ayanlade Olayinka, said in …

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) have arrested three suspects believed to be members of an organised criminal network operating in Nigeria. NAPTIP noted that the well-coordinated operation, which was carried out in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Osun and Nasarawa states, targeting the criminal cells and their kingpins, …

Child labour statistics for 2024 reveal nearly 138 million children globally, including 54 million in hazardous work, as the world misses its 2025 elimination target despite a recent 22 million reduction since 2020

A child defilement case involving a 26-year-old man, Jonathan Okoronkwo has taken a serious turn as a magistrate ordered his remand at Afara Correctional Centre in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. Also read: Robbers gang-rape housewife, steal valuables in Kano Okoronkwo is accused of defiling a three-year-old girl, an allegation that has stirred outrage in the local community of Ugwuafor Arochukwu, …

A husband, Mohammed Sani has been arrested for allegedly beating his pregnant wife, Hauwa Isah to death in Limawa area of Minna, the capital of Niger State. The domestic violence incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, 3 June, according to Sahara Reporters. Musa, a resident, alleged that by the time neighbors intervened, the woman had already succumbed to her injuries. It …

Nigerian technology enthusiast, Sapphire Egemasi, faces a potential prison sentence exceeding 20 years after being arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for allegedly defrauding several United States government agencies of millions of dollars Egemasi, a programmer known for her Devpost account, was taken into custody around 10 April 2025, in the Bronx, New York. Also read: FBI arrest: Anambra …

Gunmen have killed a land investor and kidnapped his wife in Owerri, Imo State. It was gathered that the incident happened Sunday evening at Irette Road, Umuguma, Owerri West Local Government Area of the state. A source, who pleaded anonymity, said the couple were travelling in their Highlander SUV when the tragedy occurred. They were said to be in company …

A Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The extradition was carried out on Friday through INTERPOL NCB Abuja, a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi said. ‘Muhammed, a male suspect, was subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice issued …

Justices P. I. Ajoku and S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state have convicted and sentenced three internet fraudsters to 90-days imprisonment. Head of Media and Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dele Oyewale identified the convicts as Rex Akah Kinikachi Kelvin, Kennedy Chinedu Eleyi-Waltar and Chris Orji. The statement noted …

Operatives of the Kaduna Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old suspected fraudster, Sanusi Ahmed of Sokoto Rima quarters, who specialises in circulating counterfeit currencies in Kaduna. Briefing newsmen on the arrest on Monday, the Command’s spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, said the suspect was arrested based on credible intelligence. He said, ‘On 8th May 2025, at about 1600 hours, based on credible …