Man arrested for allegedly killing mother for money ritual in Cross River
A tragic incident unfolded in Cross River State on Christmas Day 2024 as a 29-year-old man, Mathias Amunde, allegedly killed his mother, Justina Amunde, in Read more
Crime and Investigation
Young Billionaire Bags two years in prison for fraud, loses over N90m on luxury assets (Photos)
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, also known as ‘Young Billionaire’ to two years in prison for impersonation and money Read more
EFCC arrests 4 Chinese, 101 others for suspected internet fraud in Abuja
In its ongoing efforts to clean the nation of internet fraud and other acts of corruption, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Read more
FG receives recovered assets linked to former Minister Diezani
The Nigerian government has recovered assets, linked to a former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke from the USA. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister Read more
Lagos Court remands teacher in prison for slapping 3-year-old pupil
Stella Nwadigo, a teacher arrested for physically assaulting a three-year-old at Christ Mitots International School in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, appeared before Magistrate M Read more
Bandits impose N100m levy on Zamfara communities
Notorious bandit Kingpin, Dogo Gide has demanded over N100 million in levies from 23 communities in Tsafe West under the Tsafe Local Government Area of Read more
Villagers On The Run As Bandits Demand N172.7 Million Levy On 25 Communities (Photo)
Bandits have imposed a staggering levy of N172.7 million on 25 communities in the Tsafe West area of Zamfara state, prompting hundreds of residents to Read more
Three Nigerian women freed after 10-month in Saudi detention over drug charges
Three Nigerian women who were arrested and prosecuted for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia, have been discharged and acquitted after spending 10 months in detention. Read more
BREAKING!!! Kano Commissioner For Transportation Resigns
The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Muhammad Diggol has tendered his resignation letter, effective immediately. The resignation comes on the heels of a recent Read more
JUST IN!!! Gunmen Open Fire On Governor’s Aide Convoy, Many Injured (Photo)
Hon. Rachael Averik, the Special Assistant on Political Affairs to the Kaduna State Governor, narrowly survived an ambush by suspected bandits in Southern Kaduna on Read more
Police Arrests 17 Suspects for Setting Man Ablaze in Enohia Ebonyi State (Photo)
A man identified as Uromchi Okorocha was allegedly set ablaze in Enohia Itim village, Afikpo LGA of Ebonyi state for killing several people through witchcraft, Read more
How 15-year-old bride conspired with ex-lover to poison husband in Jigawa -Police reveals
A 15-year -old girl, Zahra’u Dauda, conspired with her ex-lover to kill her 29-year-old husband, two days after their wedding. A shocking plot to murder Read more
Man stabs Church Bishop to death over alleged affair with estranged wife in Osun
A tragic incident unfolded in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, as jealous husband reportedly stabbed the Bishop of Rapture Empowerment International Church, Dr Shina Olaribighe, Read more
Jealous wife murders husband with pestle in Niger, dumps body in bush
A terrible and disturbing incident occurred in Lafiyagi Dzwafu village, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, where 27- year-old Fatima Dzuma allegedly killed her Read more
Nigerian Man stabbed during Crossover Night in Jos set to be buried January 4
A Nigerian man, Jesse Longji Dabit, who died after being stabbed by phone snatchers during the 2025 Crossover Night celebration in Jos, is set to Read more
Catholic Reverend Father allegedly shoots boy to death during New Year Mass in Imo
In a tragic turn of events during the New Year Mass held on January 1, 2025, Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Into State, a Read more
Sad: Alleged phone thieves stabs man to death in Jos
Suspected phone thieves on a new year eve stabbed a man to death in Jos, Plateau State capital. 9News Nigeria correspodent gathered that the incident Read more
Court sentences man to death for murder in Nasarawa
A Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Akwanga, Nasarawa State has sentenced one Gambo Adamu to death by hanging for murder. The presiding judge of Read more
Plateau Police deny involvement in alleged N180m NGO fraud Investigation linked to VDM
The Plateau State Police Command has clarified that it is not involved in the Investigation of the alleged N180 million fraud linked to Social Commentator Read more
Biafra : Panic As Nigerian Army Confirms Killing Of Two Soldiers By IPOB And ESN Fighters (Photo)
The Nigerian Army confirmed the death of two soldiers in a clash with operatives of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), an armed wing of the Read more
Unknown Gunmen On Rampage In Anambra State, Kill Catholic Priest (Photo)
Insecurity in Anambra State has worsened with the recent murder of Reverend Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo by unidentified gunmen on Thursday, December 26, 2024, 9News Read more
Osun Governor pardons man sentenced to death for stealing fowl
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has granted pardon to Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death in 2014 for armed robbery along with his Read more
Police recover vehicle of kidnapped Anambra lawmaker
Following an intense ongoing operation, Police Operatives attached to the Inland Town Division have recovered the vehicle of Justice Azuka, the State House of Assembly Read more
One-year-old boy, 14 others murdered in Plateau night attack
Fifteen persons including a one-year-old boy were reportedly murdered in a cold blood by assailants in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The leadership Read more
Kidnappers kill ten-year-old after collecting part payment of N150k as ransom in Plateau
A ten-year-old boy, Tasi’u Abdullahi of Rikkos community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, was gruesomely murdered by his abductors, after collecting Read more
NBS Says Over 25m Mobile Phones Stolen in Nigeria in One Year
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed a staggering increase in mobile phone theft in Nigeria, with over 250 million devices reportedly stolen between Read more
Man, 2 Siblings Killed, worshippers displaced in Taraba Church clash
A violent clash between members of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) and the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria (GMCN), has left a 27 Read more
Government Orders Council Leaders To Take Charge Of Edo LGAs At The Suspension Of 18 Executive Chairmen
Edo state government has ordered the Honourable council Chairmen of the eighteen (18) local government areas in the state to assume authority and take charge Read more
Nasarawa Police arrest man after absconding with lawyer’s car
Operatives attached to the Masaka Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested one Sunday Bidemi in connection with a car theft, following a Read more
JUST IN!!! Terrorist’s Commander Linked To Traditional Leader’s Murder Finally Arrested
Bako Wurgi, a notorious bandit leader who has been linked to the murder of the Emir of Gobir Isa Mohammad Bawa has been captured by Read more
