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Navy dismantles 48 illegal refineries, arrests 91 suspects in anti-oil theft crackdown

…of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products, and arrested more than 91 suspects involved in crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, militancy and related offences during the second quarter of 2026. The Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 18 views
DSS rescues abducted Nasarawa varsity Dean, arrests female suspect and accomplice

…the Faculty of Agriculture," the official said. The official further disclosed that two suspects, identified as a man and a woman, have been arrested in connection with the abduction and are currently in DSS custody. "We understand that the DSS have in their custody two of the persons behind the kidnap of our dear prof…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 55 views
Mob k!lling: Four arrested as police exhume body of 21-year-old man lynched over alleged theft of chickens and eggs in Akwa Ibom

…of chickens and eggs in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal mob k!lling of a 21-year-old man, Emmanuel Effiong. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 17, 2026 said Effiong was beaten to d3ath…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Two Nigerians, one other jailed in UK for £4m crypto fraud

…laundered through a complex financial network. The Met said detectives found that the suspects funded lavish lifestyles with the proceeds of the fraud, purchasing luxury cars, designer clothing and Rolex watches, while also taking expensive holidays despite one of them declaring an annual income of just £444. “This was…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
NRC boss seeks stronger security collaboration with police, demands tougher penalties for vandals

…recovery of stolen railway materials valued at about ₦200 million. According to him, the suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation while allegedly transporting vandalised railway materials from Niger State to Lagos. Describing the operation as a major breakthrough, Opeifa said it underscored the effec…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 16 views
“I want my daughter’s corpse, I’m not suspecting any foul play” — Tanko Habila father of late Mary Habila

…and that’s why I am demanding the corpse of my daughter to go and bury her now.” Says he suspects no foul play The grieving father said his family has maintained a good relationship with the Minister of Works and his daughter’s workplace. “We have been having very cordial relationship with the Minister of Works, her wo…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 18 views
FG files charges against abductors of Oyo students and teachers

…between 2024 and 2026, contrary to Section 8(b) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act.The suspects are expected to appear in court next week. The charges read: "COUNT 1That you ABDULRAZAK UMAR (A.K.A ABU KHALIFA/ABU KHALID), YUNUSA MUSA (A.K.A YUNUSA BIN MUSA) and SHAMSU ADAMU SANI (A.K.A ABU ITISAR), adults all of Suleja…

Education by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 24 views
Phone box-swapping gang nabbed and handed over to police (videos)

…group before handing them over to police. Phone shop owners across Abuja have linked the suspects to the disappearance of multiple iPhones, including iPhone 15 models, seen in earlier viral CCTV footage. See videos below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) View this po…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
NDLEA declares drug kingpin, 3 associates wanted, blocks N9.8billion in accounts

…released this morning July 17, the spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said the suspects were declared wanted based on the order of Justice Iniekenimi Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Owerri, Imo state, following an application by NDLEA in suit number FHC/OW/CS/22/2026 filed before the court on 3rd Jul…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 20 views
“Mary Habila was like a daughter to me” – David Umahi breaks silence on nurse’s death, denies foul play

…Habila, the nurse who died at his residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State, insisting that he suspects no foul play. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the minister described the deceased as “like a daughter” and appealed to Nigerians not to politicise the incident while investigations continue. “Habila w…

Health by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 18 views
Osun violence: Two killed, six injured as thugs attack APC members

…Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incidents, saying two suspects had been arrested in connection with one of the attacks, while arms and ammunition were recovered at another scene. He said, “Regarding the incident at Egbatedo, one person was killed, several others were injured and two suspect…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Herbalist asked me to k!ll them - Suspect who m8rdered his aunt and her six children in Kano says

…of Public Prosecutions, the case was transferred to the High Court in April, where the suspects were re"'arraigned on nine counts. While Auwalu admitted partial guilt, the other two pleaded not guilty. by Linda Ikeji at 16/07/2026 7:37 AM | Share this Story

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13 rescued in foiled Zamfara terrorists' operations

…out by troops of Sector 2, also disrupted planned terrorist activities, forcing the suspects to flee and abandon their captives. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the first operation was conducted in Bagega, Anka LGA, f…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 16 views
Oyo abduction and Makinde’s call for UN probe, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

…on July 10, when they were rescued by a combined team of the armed forces. Eight of the suspects were arrested while others were killed in an operation many agree demonstrates operational efficiency and improved inter-agency collaboration among the security agencies. For 56 days, the country was on edge, particularly a…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Police rescue kidnapped 5-year-old girl, arrest two suspects in Oyo

Police rescue kidnapped 5-year-old girl, arrest two suspects in Oyo The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a five-year-old kidnap victim, Fikayo Gbemiga and arrested two suspects. The suspects, Seyi Adegboye and Adefemi Adegboye, abducted the minor from her residence in the Iyana Offa area of Ibadan on July 3, 2026.…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 15 views
NURTW President MC Oluomo finally breaks silence on Toba Ijaya's tragic death amid online backlash

…to uncover those behind the attackPolice say the investigation is ongoing, with some suspects already in custody, while authorities have stepped up security across LagosFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Ak…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Fake agency scandal: How IGP's special forces arrested controversial DG in Osun hideout

…the eight-count charge against Adeyemi on November 27, 2025, accusing him and two other suspects identified simply as Femi and Anu, who are said to be at large, of conspiracy, forgery and impersonation in connection with the operation of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, an organisation…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 28 views
Police rescue three kidnapped AAU students, k!ll one suspect during gun battle

…on Tuesday stormed the kidnappers' hideout in Erah Forest, where they engaged the suspects in a fierce gun battle. One of the suspected kidnappers was neutralised, while another was arrested with gunshot injuries. "On Sunday 12th July, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m., the Divisional Police Officer of Iruekpen Division receive…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Police arrest 10 suspected cultists over deadly Bayelsa attack

…while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Yenagoa. Daniel said the suspects were arrested during a raid launched after residents alerted the police that armed cultists were operating in the area, shooting indiscriminately and robbing people of mobile phones and other valuables. According to him, the sus…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 19 views
How Police uncovered fictitious PFIPC —Document

…forgery, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence. The report also named two other suspects, identified only as Femi and Anu, whose surnames were listed as unknown, as being at large. Among its recommendations, the police proposed that all 34 bank accounts linked to the suspect be frozen, pending prosecution; that…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
Trump vows to hit Iran hard, impose Hormuz transit fees

…Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried nuclear site near Natanz where Western intelligence suspects Iran is building an undeclared enrichment facility. “Tell the Iranians to be ready. Let them know we’re coming… there’s not a damn thing they can do about it,” he said in a radio interview. • ‘In crisis’ – Despite declaring l…

world-news by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 60 views
Troops rescue three kidnap victims after gun battle with terrorists in Plateau

…kidnapped victims along the Aduwa Road. The troops swiftly moved to intercept the suspects and established contact with the terrorists, who fled into the bush after abandoning the captives in the face of superior firepower. The three victims were rescued unharmed and subsequently debriefed. According to preliminary fin…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 58 views
Two suspected thieves nabbed for stealing household items in Rivers community

…the owner of the house lives in Port Harcourt, leaving the property unoccupied. The suspects have reportedly taken advantage of the situation and previously broken into the house, stealing a thunder protector, electrical wiring, and other metal items without being caught. However, their luck ran out when they allegedly…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 24 views
18-year-old UK-based Nigerian convicted of murd€r after social media feud turned d3adly

…to the UK. The jury also found three other individuals guilty of attempting to help the suspects evade justice. Popoola and Etefia are expected to be sentenced later this week. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 8:37 AM | Share this Story

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Two Nigerian nationals arrested in Ghana for k!lling compatriot following dispute over internet fraud proceeds

…statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Northern Regional Police Command said the suspects identified as Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, allegedly admitted during interrogation that they conspired to k!ll the deceased following a dispute over proceeds from alleged internet fraud activities. According to the…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 18 views
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