A 29-year-old pastor, Prince Emmanuel Umoh, has been sentenced to death by hanging for murdering his landlord, Gabriel Bassey Edward, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The Akwa Ibom State High Court found Umoh guilty of stabbing Edward to death on December 21, 2020, over a property dispute. Edward, a 500-level Civil Engineering student at the…

The Kebbi State Police Command is working with the military to restore order after 33 people were killed in a violent cattle rustling incident in Bui District, Arewa Local Government Area. The attack, blamed on suspected Lakurawa militants from Sokoto State’s Gudu Local Government Area, has sparked intense security operations in the area. Residents are…

Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, continues to be held in ICPC custody for a second night, sparking strong protests from his lawyers who vehemently condemn the search of his Abuja residence as a blatant disregard for his fundamental rights and a clear breach of due process. El-Rufai was initially detained by the EFCC…

The traditional ruler of Agamo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State Nigeria, Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, was killed by gunmen on Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026. The attackers, estimated to be around 6-10, stormed the monarch’s palace in Ahungha Village, Agamo area, intending to abduct him. However, he resisted, and they…

A Lagos Federal High Court has issued a temporary order freezing the assets and operations of FDGS Energy Group of Companies Limited due to an outstanding debt of $7,999,405.19 and N399,893,550.44 owed to Keystone Bank Limited. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa granted the order, restricting the company’s directors from interfering with the Receiver/Manager’s duties and accessing the…

The Niger State Police Command Nigeria has seized three AK-47 rifles and six magazines following a crash involving suspected arms traffickers on a motorcycle. The incident went down on February 17 along the Boyi Sarki-Toll Gate road. Authorities found the arms and ammo in a bag belonging to the suspects. One suspect died instantly, while…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a second suspect, 32-year-old Ifeanyi Ekemezie, in connection with an ongoing investigation into kidnapping, armed robbery, and cult-related crimes in Awka. Ekemezie was apprehended on February 17, 2026, at Isuaniocha in Awka North LGA. This follows the arrest of 33-year-old Ndubuisi Anyakaku on February 13, 2026, whose bank…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Samuel Inalegwu Okpala and Ezelibe Emmanuel Nzube for allegedly defrauding 32 victims of N35,395,000 through a fake investment scheme. The duo, along with Chibuike VincentDePaul Izundu (at large), allegedly lured victims into investing in Paybeta Digital Limited, promising 15-80% returns. The victims were convinced to invest…

A Kano Federal High Court has sentenced Janet Theophilus Danjuma to five years imprisonment for investment fraud totaling N22,350,000. Danjuma, a staff member of Taj Bank Limited, deceived victims into investing in a non-existent Taj Bank CASA program, exploiting the bank’s legitimate product to gain trust. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the…

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Chukwuka Solomon, a 21-year-old suspected armed robber and cultist, during a security operation in Awka South Local Government Area. According to reports, police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugu-Ukwu, carried out the operation on Monday, February 16, 2026, after the suspect attempted to…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Blessing Lere-Adams, a Director at the Federal Ministry of Works, on six charges of money laundering and corruption. The allegations, which occurred between August 2022 and January 2024, involve receiving sums of money from a subordinate, Henry David, and transferring some of the…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 72-year-old man, Malam Muhammad Lawan, for allegedly chaining his 40-year-old son for 17 years in Shadawanka Village, Bauchi. The incident was discovered on February 16, 2026, following a distress call from the community. The police team found the victim helpless with a chain on his right leg…

Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, is facing a possible two-year jail term for alleged cybercrime offences. He was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being questioned over alleged financial impropriety. The Directorate of State Service (DSS) has filed a three-count charge against El-Rufai for allegedly intercepting the phone…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Osabohien Ologbosele, CEO of Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited, and his wife, Hope Oghelemu, before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly defrauding investors of N740 million. The couple, along with their companies, faces seven charges, including obtaining money by…

The Oyo State Police command has prevented a bandit attack at Elebe Village, Aleniboro, via Irawo Mine in Atisbo Local Government Area. Two bandits were killed, and weapons were recovered, including AK-47 rifles and locally made pistols. The attack was prevented after a good Samaritan alerted police to the presence of armed Fulani men planning…

A devastating explosion has claimed the lives of 11 suspected bandits in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The incident occurred near Babbar Doka village in the Dansadau Emirate of Maru Local Government Area, when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated while being transported by the suspects. According to local residents, the bandits were moving through bush paths…

The Imo State Police Command has dismissed three police officers for their involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, and car snatching. The officers, Sergeant Ito Ikechukwu, Sergeant Ekwueme Gift, and Corporal Divine Oguaru, were found guilty of impersonating members of the Tiger Base Unit and committing the crimes on February 8, 2026, along Mbaise Road in…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 34 individuals, including a village head, in connection with the killing of a police officer and the burning of a patrol vehicle in Niger State. The incident occurred during a joint operation with police and a local security outfit in Zuzungi, Katcha Local Council, where…

A 23-year-old man, Abidemi Emmanuel has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command has for allegedly raping a popular content creator, Fems Thrift, and her friend. Emmanuel reportedly lured the victims with a fake modelling gig in Ajao Estate on February 8. According to Fems, the suspect contacted her on Instagram, claiming to launch…