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Aug

25

2026

What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge

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What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge By Our Correspondent He was acquitted of murder, but the victory did not bring back his police job. A National Industrial Court ruling has upheld the dismissal of Corporal Ishmael Iwatt, saying his "accidental discharge" defence raised serious concerns about his ability to safely handle a service rifle Can a police officer be reinstated after being acquitted of murder? Not necessarily. The National Industrial Court has ruled that a criminal acquittal does not automatically restore employment where an officer was dismissed after disciplinary proceedings over his…

Aug

19

2026

By Famous Reporters

Adamawa Hotel Horror: 27-Year-Old Man Confesses to Killing Woman, Drinking Her Blood

CRIME, SECURITY#AdamawaHotelMurder, #AdamawaNews, #AdamawaPolice, #AliHaruna, #GireiMurder, #GireiNews, #MurderSuspect, #NigeriaCrimeNews

Adamawa Hotel Horror: 27-Year-Old Man Confesses to Killing Woman, Drinking Her Blood What began as a reported first encounter at a lodging facility in Adamawa State ended in a horrific death, as a 27-year-old suspect allegedly confessed to killing and beheading a woman after a sexual encounter. Ali Haruna, 27, has been arrested in Adamawa State over the alleged killing and beheading of a woman identified as Aisha at a lodging facility in Girei. Police said the suspect confessed during questioning and would remain in custody pending investigation and prosecution. Girei, Adamawa State — A 27-year-old man, identified as Ali…

Aug

19

2026

By Famous Reporters

Married Man Dies at Owerri Hotel While Visiting Married Woman With 4-Month-Old Baby

CRIME#ImoStateHotelDeath, #ImoStateNews, #ManDiesInOwerriHotel, #OwerriHotelDeath, #OwerriHotelHeath, #OwerriNews, #PoliceInvestigation

Married Man Dies at Owerri Hotel While Visiting Married Woman With 4-Month-Old Baby A weekend hotel visit in Owerri, Imo State, has ended in tragedy after a man reportedly died while visiting a married woman who was staying at the hotel with her four-month-old baby. The circumstances surrounding the man's sudden death remain unclear, as police are reportedly investigating the incident. A man reportedly died at a hotel in Owerri, Imo State, after visiting a married woman who was staying there with her four-month-old baby. The man allegedly became unresponsive during the visit. Police are reportedly investigating the incident, while…

Aug

18

2026

By Famous Reporters

Commotion in Abia as Man Allegedly Stabs Only Son to Death Over Palm Fruit

CRIME, METRO#AbiaCrime, #AbiaNews, #NigeriaNews, #Obingwa, #ObingwaStabbing, #PalmFruitDispute, #SolomonFriday

Commotion in Abia as Man Allegedly Stabs Only Son to Death Over Palm Fruit A dispute over palm fruit has reportedly ended in tragedy in Abia State, after a young man identified as Chibunna was allegedly stabbed to death in Obingwa Local Government Area. A young man identified as Chibunna has reportedly been stabbed to death over a palm fruit dispute in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The alleged suspect, Solomon Friday, is said to have fled the community and was reportedly declared wanted by the police. However, the police had not officially confirmed the killing as of…

Aug

17

2026

By Famous Reporters

Calabar South Blood Mystery: Missing Woman, Two Suspects Arrested

CRIME#Afokang, #AfokangCrimeInvestigation, #BloodMystery, #CalabarSouth, #CrimeNews, #CrossRiverNews, #MissingWoman, #PoliceInvestigation

Calabar South Blood Mystery: Missing Woman, Two Suspects Arrested A quiet night in Calabar South has turned into a frightening mystery after a young woman reportedly disappeared following a visit to a friend’s home, while blood traces were discovered around a nearby soakaway. Two suspects are now in police custody as investigators search for answers and residents fear the worst. A young woman's disappearance has plunged an Afokang community in Calabar South into fear after blood traces were reportedly found near a house she had visited. Two suspects are in police custody, but investigators say no body has been found…

Aug

13

2026

By Famous Reporters

Niger Man Sentenced to 13 Years, 20 Strokes for Raping Neighbour’s 10-Year-Old Daughter

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Niger Man Sentenced to 13 Years, 20 Strokes for Raping Neighbour’s 10-Year-Old Daughter A 10-year-old girl has been given a measure of justice after a man who raped her was sentenced to 13 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane in Niger State. Aliyu Bala, a man in Niger State, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane for raping his neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter in Minna. The court also ordered him to pay ₦250,000 in compensation to the victim. A man identified as Aliyu Bala has been sentenced to 13 years in…

Aug

12

2026

By Famous Reporters

DSS Releases Katsina Carpenter Mistaken for Criminal, Awards N3m Compensation

CRIME, SECURITY#Ansaru, #Dss, #DSSCompensation, #KatsinaNews, #MustaphaMarwana, #NigeriaNews, #OyoNews, #Terrorism

DSS Releases Katsina Carpenter Mistaken for Criminal, Awards N3m Compensation A carpenter who was caught in a terrorism investigation has regained his freedom after the DSS cleared him of any link to Ansaru and awarded him N3 million in compensation. Mustapha Marwana, a Katsina-born carpenter, was released by the DSS after an investigation found no evidence linking him to Ansaru or the financing of any terrorist group. The DSS also awarded him N3 million as compensation following his wrongful arrest over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. A Katsina-born carpenter, Mustapha Marwana, has been released by the…

Aug

12

2026

By Famous Reporters

Newlywed Woman Arrested After Husband Dies in Abia Kitchen Knife Incident

CRIME, SECURITY#AbiaCrime #Obingwa, #AbiaNews, #AbiaState, #CrimeNews, #NigeriaCrime, #PoliceInvestigation, #SarahInnocent

Newlywed Woman Arrested After Husband Dies in Abia Kitchen Knife Incident A marriage that began just eight months ago has ended in tragedy in Abia State, after a domestic disagreement reportedly left a newlywed man dead and his wife in police custody. A newly married woman, Mrs Sarah Innocent, has been arrested after her husband died following an alleged stabbing during a domestic disagreement in Ohuru Ishimiri village, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. Police said the victim was taken to a medical facility, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators have begun probing the circumstances surrounding the incident. A…

Aug

10

2026

By Famous Reporters

Mob Kills Father in Aba After He Allegedly Throws Sons From Two-Storey Building

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Mob Kills Father in Aba After He Allegedly Throws Sons From Two-Storey Building By Our Correspondent Aba, Abia State, was thrown into shock after an angry mob reportedly killed a man accused of throwing his children from a two-storey building during a domestic dispute, leaving one child dead and another severely injured. A man was reportedly killed by an angry mob in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, after he was accused of throwing his children from a two-storey building during a domestic dispute. One child reportedly died, another was injured, and the man was later attacked and killed…

Aug

10

2026

By Famous Reporters

Law School Student Dies in Suspected Suicide at Lagos Hostel, Leaves Notes for Stepfather

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Law School Student Dies in Suspected Suicide at Lagos Hostel, Leaves Notes for Stepfather A 23-year-old Nigerian Law School student has died at a hostel in Lagos, leaving behind two notes that have raised questions about the circumstances surrounding her death. Police have commenced an investigation into the incident. A 23-year-old Nigerian Law School student, identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, died at the institution's hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos, on August 7, 2026. Police said preliminary inquiries are ongoing, while her remains were taken to Mainland General Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy. A 23-year-old Nigerian Law School student has…