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Man kills wife, son, self in Anambra
A 65-year-old man, Uchechukwu Nweke, has taken his life after allegedly shooting his wife to death in Amunike community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Man arrested for allegedly pushing girlfriend off five-storey building
Police in Anambra State have arrested a 37-year-old man identified as Nonso Eze after he killed his girlfriend by pushing her from a 5-storey building.
Police smash robbery gang, arrest four others for cultism in Cross River
The Cross River State Police Command has successfully recovered smashed a three man robbery gang while recovering a 2018 Corolla Toyota worth over 8 million naira.
Man admits in court killing 14 women, girls in 1980sg
Lee Chun-jae, the suspect in one of China’s most notorious serial killings, admitted he murdered 14 women and girls three decades earlier, including a 13-year-old girl in 1988.
Ex-Minister’s son arrested over ‘robbery’ at Abuja BDC
The suspect, whose name is yet to be disclosed was reported to have attacked the BDC last week.
DSS arrests spiritualist, three others over attempt to abduct Bayelsa council chief
The Department of State Services in Bayelsa State has arrested a four-member kidnap syndicate for an alleged attempt to abduct the Chairman of Yenagoa Local Government Council Area, Uroupaye Nimizuoa.
Police arrest sergeant for ‘shooting’ lover
The police in Lagos State have arrested Eze Aiwansone, a sergeant, who allegedly shot his girlfriend in Ikeja area of Lagos.
Mechanic arrested for stealing N7 million car
A 26-year-old generator repairer, Dare Olateju, has been arrested by men of Harmonized Vigilante Group in Ogun State for attempting to steal a 2014 model Toyota Camry from a car-mart at Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Police rescue man almost lynched by mob for ‘raping’ 13-yr-old boy in Bauchi
The police in Bauchi State have arrested a man who allegedly raped his 13 year old boy. The suspect was also lynched but for the arrival of the police, a witness said.
Police arrest Paris knife attack suspect
The man was arrested near the sprawling Place de la Bastille, police said, adding he was the only suspect in an attack that came as a trial is underway for alleged accomplices in the January 2015 attack on Charlie Hebdo that killed 12 people.
Ekiti: Police place N5 million bounty on wanted ‘notorious criminal’
Ekiti State Police Command has placed a N5 million bounty on a suspected serial bank robber and kidnapper.
Hisbah arrests three for allegedly circulating rape video in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Hisbah Commission on Monday confirmed the arrest of three people alleged to have circulated a video on social media while sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.
Police foil robbery attack in Niger
Police in Niger said they had gunned down two suspected armed robbers in Madalla area of Suleja Local Government Area of the state.
Kano Shari’a Court sentences 70-year-old man to death by stoning for rape
An Upper Shari’a court in Kano, on Wednesday, sentenced a 70-year-old man to death by stoning.
Femi Falana faults ex-President Obasanjo’s comment on deceased Senator Kashamu
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the condolence message of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, noting that he should stop insulting the collective intelligence of the Nigerian people.
Police dismisses officer who tortured fashion designer to death
Osun State Police Command has dismissed an Inspector, Ago Egharevbe, who allegedly brutalised a 20 year old fashion designer, Taiwo Ayomide, to death over N50 bribe.
Police arrest teenager for allegedly raping two-year-old
The command Spokesman, Sulaiman Nguroje, made this known to newsmen on Wednesday in Yola.
Ondo woman conspires with lover to kill ex-boyfriend
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Iyabo Julius, for allegedly conniving with her lover, Adedayo Sunday, to rob and kill a motorcyclist, Suleuman Azeez.
Imo: Police arrest murder suspect declared wanted in 2019
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Command have apprehended a murder and robbery suspect, Chukwuemeka Nnane, 31, for alleged involvement in criminal activities.
Police arrest robbery suspect, recover gun in Imo
The Police in Imo State have arrested an armed robbery suspect, Maduabuchi Duru, 27.
Indicted Rwandan genocide suspect appears before French court
Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, indicted in his absence on charges of bankrolling ethnic militias that massacred some 800,000 people in 1994, was brought before a French court on Wednesday.
Israel army shoots ‘suspect’ who crossed from Lebanon
Israel’s army on Sunday shot and wounded someone who illegally entered the country across the closely-guarded Lebanon’s border, the military said.
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Zamfara government negotiating with bandits for abducted schoolgirls safe return – source
Authorities in Zamfara are holding negotiations for the release of 317 schoolgirls kidnapped by criminal gangs last week, sources familiar with the talks said Monday.
Liverpool get triple injury boost ahead Chelsea clash
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Diogo Jota could all feature against Chelsea on Thursday.
Ruben Dias: Manchester City are their own ‘worst enemy’
Ruben Dias admits, with Manchester City on a run of 20 consecutive wins in all competitions, they stand to be their own “worst enemy” in their relentless pursuit of major silverware.
Senator Omo-Agege: Delta council polls can only be rigged if electorates sleep
Ahead of the March 6 Delta State local government council polls, Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, weekend, reiterated that the elections could only be rigged if electorates go to sleep, insisting that “every vote must count”.
Israeli court limits use of spy agency to track coronavirus cases
Israel’s top court ruled Tuesday the government must curb its use of the domestic spy agency to track coronavirus infections, saying “draconian” surveillance constituted a blow to democracy.
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Lagos government begins ‘deep refurbishment’ of general hospitals
The Lagos State Government has commenced phased refurbishment and renovation of all general hospitals in the State in line with the current administration’s medical infrastructure blueprint strategy which is aimed at revamping health facilities and make them fit for purpose.
West Brom boss: We need eight clean sheets for survival
West Bromwich Albion boss Sam Allardyce believes clean sheets hold the key to their relegation prospects.
NUT advises Borno government against mass sack of teachers
The Borno Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Mr Jibrin Mohammed, has advised the State Government against mass sack of primary school teachers in the state.
Suspected bombmakers accused of complicity in Malta journalist’s murder
Two men suspected of supplying the bomb that killed Maltese anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia faced formal charges in a late-night court appearance under heavy security by armed police.
West Ham midfielder: Jose Mourinho’s jibe inspired us vs Tottenham
West Ham midfielder, Declan Rice, has revealed that a pre-match jibe from Jose Mourinho inspired them to beat Tottenham Hotspur.