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Kano High Court Imposes Death Sentence for Murder of Pregnant Woman
A Kano State High Court has sentenced Shuaibu Abdulkadir to death by hanging for the murder of a 22-year-old pregnant woman, Rumaisa Shuaibu.
Anambra State implements plea bargain system for criminal cases
Anambra State is introducing plea bargaining for certain criminal defendants to speed up the justice system, though violent crimes like murder and kidnapping remain ineligible.
Southport Attacker Axel Rudakubana Transferred to High-Security Psychiatric Facility
Axel Rudakubana, serving a 52-year sentence for the Southport killings, has been moved to Broadmoor hospital for clinical psychiatric treatment.
EFCC Restores N108 Million Recovered from Ex-Staff to Lagos Firm
The EFCC has returned N108 million recovered from two former employees of Greenwich Planet Sun King Nigeria Limited who were accused of forgery and fund diversion.
Ondo community uneasy as police withhold details on kidnapping arrests
Residents in Ondo State are growing anxious as police withhold the identities of four suspects arrested in the kidnapping of Mrs. Morenike Falona, despite promises of a thorough investigation.
Oyo Kidnappers Break Down in Tears Following Life Sentence
Captured militants convicted of kidnapping school children and teachers in Oyo State were filmed weeping after receiving life prison sentences.
Ogun NDLEA Achieves 28-Year Sentence for Convicted Drug Dealer
The Ogun State NDLEA has obtained 28-year and 10-year prison sentences for three individuals convicted of drug trafficking offenses.
Edo State concludes prosecution case against four kidnapping suspects
The Edo State Government has concluded its presentation of evidence against four kidnapping suspects, moving the trial toward the defense phase scheduled for July 2026.
Two Detained as Akwa Ibom Police Exhume Murder Victim
Akwa Ibom police have arrested two men for the murder of Nsikak Joshua, whose body was discovered after being buried in a shallow grave by his attackers.
Woman Turns Herself In After Alleged Fatal Flogging of Pupil in Anambra
A 47-year-old woman accused of killing a 12-year-old boy through physical abuse in Adazi-Ani has surrendered to police custody in Anambra State.