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Jul

17

2026

Abia Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Over Alleged Rape of Two Sisters

CRIME, METRO#AbiaPolice, #AlexOtti, #ChildProtection, #ChildRights, #CrimeNews, #EndSexualViolence, #JusticeForChildren, #VictimSupport

Abia Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Over Alleged Rape of Two Sisters A disturbing child abuse case has sparked renewed calls for stronger protection of vulnerable children in Abia State. Following the arrest of a 19-year-old over the alleged rape of two sisters aged 11 and six, advocates are urging the state government to fast-track the establishment of a rehabilitation centre for survivors of sexual violence. The reported arrest of a 19-year-old over the alleged rape of two young sisters in Abia State has sparked public outrage. The case is also renewing demands for urgent support services, including a rehabilitation centre for…

Jul

16

2026

By Famous Reporters

Mary Habila Death: Colleague Breaks Silence as Family Rejects Autopsy, Umahi Seeks Independent Forensic Probe

CRIME, NATIONAL NEWS#Autopsy, #DavidUmahi, #FederalMinistryOfWorks #DUFMS, #ForensicInvestigation, #InvestigativeJournalism, #MaryHabila, #MaryHabilaDeath

Mary Habila Death: Colleague Breaks Silenceas Family Rejects Autopsy, Umahi Seeks Independent Forensic Probe The mystery surrounding the sudden death of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila has taken a dramatic turn after her colleague revealed the final moments they shared before tragedy struck. As fresh court documents emerge, Habila's family has rejected an autopsy despite calls for a forensic investigation, while the Minister of Works, David Umahi, insists the exact cause of death must be uncovered. The conflicting positions have intensified public interest and renewed demands for a transparent investigation. What happened to Mary Habila?Mary Habila, a nurse attached to the…

Jul

16

2026

By Famous Reporters

Kano Murder Trial: ‘I Alone Killed My Aunt and Her Six Children,’ Defendant Tells Court

CRIME#CrimeNews, #HighCourt #Justice, #KanoMurderTrial, #KanoNews, #KanoState, #NigeriaNews #CourtProceedings, #UmarAuwalu

Kano Murder Trial: ‘I Alone Killed My Aunt and Her Six Children,’ Defendant Tells Court A dramatic twist emerged in one of Kano State's most shocking murder trials after the principal defendant told the court that he alone was responsible for the deaths of his aunt and her six children. The unexpected confession, coupled with his claim that his co-defendants were innocent, has reignited public interest in the high-profile case as the court continues hearing the defence. A stunning courtroom confession has taken a new turn in one of Kano State's most disturbing murder cases. The defendant's claim that he…

Jul

14

2026

By Famous Reporters

Why Bandits Killed Two of Our Colleagues – Rescued Oyo School Principal Reveals 56-Day Ordeal

CRIME, Human Interest, Uncategorized#Bandits, #CommunityHighSchool, #nigerianarmy, #OyoKidnapping, #OyoSchoolKidnap, #SchoolAbduction, #SeyiMakinde, #TeachersKidnapped

Why Bandits Killed Two of Our Colleagues – Rescued Oyo School Principal Reveals 56-Day Ordeal After surviving 56 terrifying days in the hands of kidnappers, the principal of Community High School, Esiele, has revealed the chilling moment two fellow captives were deliberately killed to pressure the government. Her emotional account offers a disturbing glimpse into the horrors endured by teachers and pupils during one of Oyo State's most shocking school abductions. The principal of Community High School, Esiele, Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has revealed that kidnappers killed two captives during a 56-day ordeal to pressure the government into meeting…

Jul

13

2026

By Famous Reporters

Married Student’s Husband Beats HOD Over Alleged Sex-for-Project Demand

CRIME, Education#AcademicMisconduct, #CrimeNews, #FamousReporters, #MAAUN, #NorthwestUniversity, #ProjectApproval, #SexForProject, #SexualHarassment

Married Student's Husband Flogs University HOD Over Alleged Sex-for-Project Demand A shocking incident involving allegations of sexual harassment, academic misconduct, and mob assault has sparked outrage, raising fresh concerns over the safety and integrity of Nigeria's higher education system. A university Head of Department was allegedly assaulted after a married female student accused him of demanding sexual favours as a condition for approving her academic project. The incident reportedly occurred after the student's husband allegedly set a trap following claims that the lecturer had delayed her graduation for years. A lecturer serving as the Head of the Department of History…

Jul

06

2026

By Famous Reporters

FCT CP Sanusi Promises Nigerians Different Police Force as GOMEP-NG Confers Award of Honour

CRIME, SECURITY#AkpovokeOtiti, #CPAMSanusi, #CrimePrevention, #GOMEPNG, #LawEnforcement, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceReform, #security

FCT CP Sanusi Promises Nigerians Different Police Force as GOMEP-NG Confers Award of Honour By Charity Uwakwe We will give Nigerians a different Police Force—more civil, more professional and more committed to serving the people," FCT Commissioner of Police A.M. Sanusi declared after receiving an Award of Honour from GOMEP-NG. The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, CP A.M. Sanusi, has assured Nigerians of a "different Police Force" built on professionalism, discipline and people-centred policing after receiving an Award of Honour from the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) during a courtesy…

Jul

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

Kaduna Woman Dies in Bandits’ Captivity as Son Is Killed After Delivering Ransom

CRIME#Bandits, #CrimeNews, #Insecurity, #Kaduna, #KadunaKidnapping, #Kidnapping, #Ransom, #security

Kaduna Woman Dies in Bandits’ Captivity as Son Is Killed After Delivering Ransom By our Reporter A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken Kaduna State after a woman abducted by suspected bandits died in captivity, while her son—who risked everything to secure her freedom—was allegedly killed after delivering the family's ransom. The incident has sparked renewed outrage over Nigeria's worsening kidnapping crisis and fresh calls for stronger government action against banditry. What began as a desperate mission to save a kidnapped mother ended in an unimaginable tragedy. A Kaduna family lost both a mother and her son after suspected bandits allegedly accepted…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

How Suspected Yahoo Boys Stole Judge’s ₦7.6m After Court Restrained EFCC Operations

CRIME#CrimeNews, #Cybercrime, #EFCC, #FinancialCrime, #InternetFraud, #NigeriaNews, #OlaOlukoyede, #YahooBoys

How Suspected Yahoo Boys Stole Judge's ₦7.6m After Court Restrained EFCC Operations A serving Nigerian judge watched helplessly as over ₦7.2 million, painstakingly saved for six years to fund a child's education, disappeared from her bank account within hours. The shocking cybercrime incident, revealed by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, underscores the growing sophistication of internet fraudsters and the urgent need for stronger laws to combat financial crimes. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed how suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, emptied more than ₦7.2 million from the bank account of…

Jun

30

2026

By Famous Reporters

Katsina Woman Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Sleeping Husband as Police Foil Bandits’ Raid

CRIME, SECURITY#BanditsAttack, #CrimeUpdate, #DomesticViolence, #KatsinaNews, #KatsinaPolice, #NigeriaCrimeNews, #NigeriaSecurity, #PoliceInvestigation

Katsina Woman Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Sleeping Husband as Police Foil Bandits’ Raid "A quiet morning in Katsina metropolis turned into a shocking domestic crisis after a 23-year-old housewife was arrested for allegedly attacking her sleeping husband in a suspected attempted murder case. The incident, which left the victim with a serious neck injury, happened as the state police command also revealed that its operatives successfully repelled a separate bandits’ attack in Dandume Local Government Area." "Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Sadiya Lawal, for allegedly attempting to kill her husband, Jamilu Ibrahim, by attacking him with…

Jun

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

13-Year-Old Girl Dies After Alleged Horsewhip Beating by Pastor Over Missing ₦30,000 in Cross River

CRIME, Human Interest#BokiNews, #ChildAbuse, #ChildProtection, #CrimeInCrossRiver, #CrossRiverNews, #JusticeForNancy, #NancyPeter, #NigeriaCrimeNews

13-Year-Old Girl Dies After Alleged Horsewhip Beating by Pastor Over Missing ₦30,000 in Cross River "A home in Obanleku Community, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, has been plunged into mourning after 13-year-old Nancy Peter reportedly lost her life following an alleged disciplinary punishment linked to a missing ₦30,000. The teenager, who was at the beginning of her dreams and future, is now at the centre of a heartbreaking tragedy that has sparked outrage, grief, and questions over how a child accused of wrongdoing ended up losing her life." "A painful silence has replaced the laughter that once…