Nigeria digital payment fraud dropped by 51% to N25.85bn in 2025, NIBSS reports, reflecting a sharp fall from N52.26bn in 2024
Timi Frank criticises the conferment of GCON on Gilbert Chagoury, calling it a dark moment for Nigeria and raising concerns over corruption and public trust
Anambra arrests six illegal revenue collectors in Ogbaru LGA for extorting residents and traders, enforcing Governor Soludo’s directive to end unauthorised levies
Diezani Alison-Madueke attends Southwark Crown Court in London ahead of her bribery trial, accused of accepting £100,000 in illegal payments during tenure as petroleum minister
Rivers police shooting leaves Inspector Ibrahim Sani dead; Inspector Victor Okus arrested and set for orderly room trial, investigation ongoing
Oyo human remains recovery: Police arrest driver after red cloth with suspected human bones found on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
President Bola Tinubu orders full investigation into the killing of Fatima Abubakar and her six children in Kano, condemning the barbaric act
Femi Falomo, 29, arraigned in Lagos for allegedly raping a woman, pleads not guilty. Trial adjourned to March 4
Anambra armed robbery: Police fatally shoot two suspects in Dunukofia LGA, recovering firearms, vehicle and cult paraphernalia in a gun battle
Kebbi police arrest 30-year-old Suleman Mamuda for allegedly killing his wife in Augie village using a wooden hoe handle
Lagos Navy impostors arrested after defrauding residents and obstructing government operations. Task force confirms suspects were not serving officers
Adamawa acid attack: Police arrest suspect after 17-year-old victim hospitalised following attack while walking to mosque in Shagari, Yola South
At least six killed in Benue bandit attacks across Otukpo communities, with police investigating and four people still missing
Prosecution witness in Owo church attack trial identifies two defendants and recounts escaping with a damaged leg from an explosive device during the June 2022 attack
A Nigerian caregiver is arrested in Toronto, charged with seven counts of assault against vulnerable adults at a local group home
Edo police arrested a woman for allegedly selling her baby for ₦1.4m in Uromi; newborn rescued and suspects set to face court
Eight people killed in Benue cult clashes as violence spreads across Makurdi, Otukpo, Gboko, and Jato Aka, authorities vow intensified security measures
NBA urges FCT minister to treat Abuja one chance crimes as a security emergency after two professionals were murdered
Oyo Police arrest Olaitan Oloyede for defiling an eight-year-old girl; victim receiving medical care while investigation continues at CID Gender Desk
Rivers Police arrest 12 suspects after Aluu estate attack, rescue abducted resident, and recover firearms, vehicles, and other weapons