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Anambra pair detained for child maltreatment
A husband and wife have been remanded in custody for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old, while police investigate a separate incident involving an imposter at an Anambra hospital.
Akwa Ibom Woman Receives Life Sentence for Attempted Murder of Child
A 36-year-old woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Akwa Ibom High Court for the attempted murder of a 12-year-old girl she lured into a bush.
Teenager charged with murder in Blaenau Gwent death investigation
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a body, believed to be that of a missing 14-year-old girl, was discovered in Blaina.
Bayelsa Police Apprehend Man for False Bandit Alarm and Monarch’s Son for Attempted Murder
Bayelsa authorities have arrested Promise Etete for spreading false rumors of a bandit attack and Ibobuminaten Oweifa for the alleged attempted murder of a man in Okodi community.
Plateau NDLEA reports 9,488kg drug seizure and 71 convictions
The NDLEA Plateau command announced the seizure of over 9,400kg of drugs and 71 convictions achieved during the 2025-2026 period.
Detroit Lions defensive back Terrion Arnold detained on kidnapping charges
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery following an incident in Tampa, Florida.
Three Suspects Detained for Murder of Ex-Ogun Broadcaster
Ogun State police have arrested three people linked to the murder of retired broadcaster Olakitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo.
Edo State Security Corps Apprehends Ten Individuals for Various Crimes
The Edo State Security Corps has arrested ten suspects for robbery, fraud, and theft, with all individuals now handed over to the police for prosecution.
Kaduna Women Journalists Denounce Fatal Mob Attack Following Child Theft Allegations
The Kaduna chapter of NAWOJ has condemned a fatal mob attack in Mararaban Jos, praising police for arresting 24 suspects while warning against the dangers of jungle justice.
Blackpool Victoria Hospital Faces Scrutiny After Toddler Murders
Blackpool Victoria Hospital is under fire for potential safeguarding failures after medical staff missed warning signs in the cases of two toddlers murdered by their fathers.