Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled an international drug trafficking network, arresting an Ivorian national and a 69-year-old medical doctor over cocaine smuggling. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement on Sunday, April 11, 2026, that the Ivorian suspect, Gohouri Michael, 41, was apprehended at the Mallam Aminu…
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery at private off-campus hostels of students of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. The spokesperson for the Ekiti State Police Command, Sunday Abutu, said the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday. In a statement, Abutu explained that operatives from the Iworoko Police Division acted swiftly…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, April 9, arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters during a raid on an alleged cybercrime training centre located in Becki Estate, Karu, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects, said to include two ringleaders and several trainees, were apprehended while reportedly undergoing lessons in internet fraud.…
A 48-year-old woman in Michigan, Tash Beamon, has been arrested and charged after allegedly holding her sister-in-law captive in a basement for two years. Beamon faces charges of unlawful imprisonment and abuse of a vulnerable adult. Authorities said she had been acting as a caregiver for the 58-year-old victim but instead kept her confined…
A young man was shot dead following a clash between rival cult factions in the Mile 1 axis of Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, reportedly triggered by a dispute over a girlfriend. The incident occurred on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, along Abakaliki Street, where factions of the Deybam cult group—identified as BS and D12…
At least 17 people have been confirmed dead following a fresh attack on a community in Benue State. The incident occurred in Mbalom, Gwer East Local Government Area, on Sunday, April 5—the same day residents were observing Easter, according to Premium Times. Local accounts indicate that gunmen invaded the community without warning and opened…
Blessing CEO Okoro has disappeared from Instagram following a heated interview in which a medical doctor challenged her cancer claims. Blessing, who describes herself as a relationship expert, appeared on Arise TV on April 4, where she was questioned about her health disclosures. During the interview, Adefunke Arowolo disputed several of Blessing’s statements, saying…
Kent Police have launched a murder investigation after a 19-year-old died in a suspected stabbing in the seaside town of Whitstable on Good Friday. Officers were called to Belmont Road following reports of a serious assault in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services arrived to find a युवक with injuries consistent with…
Troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected kidnapper at Benisheikh Market in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect, identified as Chari Modu, was apprehended on March 30, 2026, at about 4:45 p.m. following credible intelligence, sources said on…
Blac Chyna has filed a cross-complaint against her ex-boyfriend Twin Hector, rejecting his assault claims and instead accusing him of repeatedly abusing her during their relationship. The legal move follows Hector’s 2024 lawsuit, in which he alleged that she attacked him multiple times. In response, Chyna maintains that any physical contact on her…
