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Police arrest two siblings for allegedly macheting stepbrother to death in Cross River

…Sunday that the two suspects attacked the 46-year-old step-brother over an allegation of theft.According to the police spokesperson, the suspects tied the deceased’s hands and legs before macheting him in the head.He said that the victim was subsequently rushed to Ugep General Hospital, where medical personnel confirme…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 3 hrs ago · 0 comments · 5 views
Nigeria must manufacture meters locally, secure sustainable financing — Experts

…plan to improve revenue collection, reduce estimated billing and curb electricity theft. Mr. Odion Omonfoman, host of the webinar, disclosed that the company had achieved “over 90 per cent metering coverage” and deployed more than 200,000 meters through the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme and vendor-financing model.…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 10 hrs ago · 0 comments · 3 views
Osun man's death sparks arson, police nab 10

…of the community, who craved anonymity for security reasons, said Toheeb was accused of theft and apprehended by some residents, who beat him before he later fled the scene. “But a local security volunteer, whom we usually address as Gani, chased the suspect, eventually caught him and allegedly killed him. When Toheeb…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 16 hrs ago · 0 comments · 6 views
Oil Spill in Delta: When environment is destroyed from within and without – black tide ‘swallows 216 communities’

…to justify sustenance of the multi-thrillion naira surveillance contracts. Oil theft still thrives.” Both sides in order Media consultant and Coordinator, Journalists for Just Development of the Niger Delta, Austine Aghomi, says both narratives must be held together to understand the ticking bomb. “Yes, NOSDRA is bound…

Agriculture by nigerianewsfeed · 1 day ago · 0 comments · 6 views
3 arrested over alleged cable vandalism and theft in Jigawa

…suspects have been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command for alleged vandalism and theft of electrical cables in Guri and Dutse Local Government Areas of Jigawa state. The command also recovered a high-tension cable from one of the suspects arrested in Guri, while two others were apprehended over the alleged thef…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 1 day ago · 0 comments · 9 views
How 25-yr-old Ogun farmer died in police cell; family, community demand answers

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta What began as a routine arrest over an alleged petty theft of plantain has ended in tragedy, leaving a grieving family and the entire community of Ipara in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State demanding answers from the police. Read Also: Full List: Names of 37 miners who died in…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 2 days ago · 0 comments · 14 views
NSCDC nabs two suspects for alleged railway track vandalism

Two suspects have been arrested over alleged theft and vandalism of railway sleeper clips at Madobi Local Government Area. They were nabbed by the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). At a press briefing on Thursday, October 22, in Kano, the State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agala…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 4 days ago · 0 comments · 11 views
Six suspects arrested as police recover N5.6m siphoned from stolen phone

The Borno State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the theft of a mobile phone and the unlawful withdrawal of N5.65 million from the victim's bank account, and has recovered the stolen phone and the money. The command's spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso disclosed this in a statement released on Wedn…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 4 days ago · 0 comments · 13 views
Sierra Leonean arraigned for alleged $190,324 fraud in Lagos

…of investigation, he was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on an alleged theft and fraudulent conversion to the tune of $190,324. One of the counts reads: "That you, "Favour Foday Kamara, between August 2021 and February, 2025, at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly converted to…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 4 days ago · 0 comments · 10 views
Police arrest three suspected kidnappers, recover N5.52m in Adamawa

…its sustained efforts to combat kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms, motorcycle theft and other criminal activities across the State," the statement read. "Operatives of the Command arrested three suspects in connection with criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms and kidnapping following the kidna…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 4 days ago · 0 comments · 9 views
Edo police command detains three suspects following alleged assault on minors

…crime-fighting successes involving cases of murder, defilement, cultism, robbery, car theft, the recovery of ammunition and other exhibits across the state. According to the CP, the sexual offenders were arrested for defiling a two-year-and-nine-month-old girl and a four-year-old child. "Three suspects are in the Comma…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 4 days ago · 0 comments · 13 views
Nigerian businessman arrested over alleged $120m fraud against Ukrainian investor as EFCC investigates billions of naira transferred to his children

…for alleged advance fee fraud, breach of trust, obtaining money under false pretences, theft and money laundering. The businessman allegedly received millions of dollars from the Ukrainian investor between 2007 and 2015 to finance mineral exploration and power projects that were never completed. Investigators are also…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 5 days ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Building myths around the NCC Device Checker, by Okoh Aihe

…the grey market through which millions of devices pour into the Nigerian market, phone theft, which is prevalent in this part of the world – a stolen phone can now easily be knocked off the networks – and ensuring the fidelity of products. Phone buyers are investing in genuine products that can deliver proper service b…

Computers by nigerianewsfeed · 5 days ago · 0 comments · 14 views
US court jails Nigerian eight years, orders $10.8m forfeiture

…to eight years in prison in the United States for his role in hacking, identity theft and fraud schemes involving millions of dollars. Amachukwu, also known as Chukwuemeka Victor Eletuo and So Kwan Leung, was sentenced by US District Judge Paul G. Gardephe, according to a statement issued by the US Attorney’s Office fo…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 6 days ago · 0 comments · 13 views
Ogun cultists allegedly kill man, sever head in viral video

…cultists over alleged assault, armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm and the theft of an iPhone 14 Pro Max. The suspects were identified as Samson John, 25; Olufowora Michael, 28; Odeh Samuel Ejeh, 25; and Olajide Jeremiah, 28. They were arrested following a report lodged at a police station at about 11.30pm…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 6 days ago · 0 comments · 12 views
Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for hacking, fraud and identity theft schemes in US

…Gardephe to eight years in prison for his role in multiple fraud, hacking, and identity theft offenses. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, made the announcement in a statement issued by the Department of Justice on Monday, October 19, 2026. Amachukwu was extradited from Fr…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 6 days ago · 0 comments · 14 views
Gunmen shoot Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, three suspects held

…questioning revealed that two of them have one case each against them, one related to theft and the other under the Arms Act,” police official Tejaswani Gautam told reporters. Police have yet to establish a motive for the shooting. Shroff is known for action films including the “Baaghi” franchise and “War”. AFP The pos…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 7 days ago · 0 comments · 10 views
Suspected motorcycle thief impersonating police inspector arrested

…one complete police uniform and a master key suspected to have been used for motorcycle theft were recovered from the suspect. “During initial interrogation, he identified himself as Inspector Yakubu Yusuf, claiming to be attached to the Border Patrol Unit at the Sahuda–Cameroon border, in an attempt to evade arrest. H…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 13 days ago · 0 comments · 19 views
US names 24 Nigerians arrested over fraud, money laundering

…listed include wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault, forgery, weapons violations and child cruelty. Announcing the arrests, DHS said it was highlighting non-US citizens with criminal records apprehended by immigration enforcement officers. "The US Department of Homeland…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 14 days ago · 0 comments · 17 views
Nigeria's insecurity threatens investment, economic growth - NESG

…us to your Preferred Sources The NESG identified agricultural disruptions, crude oil theft and infrastructure vandalism as major security challenges weakening economic performance. It noted that banditry, terrorism and farmer-herder conflicts had displaced millions of agricultural households, particularly across the No…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 15 days ago · 0 comments · 20 views
US asks American business executives to be wary of insecurity, corruption and detention risk in Nigeria

…attacks on oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta had declined, the report noted that oil theft and illegal bunkering continued. "In the North, the expansion of terrorist and 'bandit' groups continues to degrade the climate for agribusiness and mining," it added.The department also raised concerns about the treatment of…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 16 days ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Escort steals $135K in 'robbery by seduction' from men she met at strip club

…with her attorney on Tuesday. She is charged with counts of second-degree grand theft and was ordered by a judge to stay away from Booby Trap, which is located near the Miami Airport. She was previously arrested by deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office last year on prostitution charges after she allegedly agree…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 16 days ago · 0 comments · 16 views
Actor Uzor Arukwe seeks public help to locate an elderly man who allegedly stole phones and personal belonging

…phones before disappearing. CCTV footage captured and identified him during the theft. If you have useful information about his identity or whereabouts, contact @rexkingsleyok. Please repost and share his picture.''Watch the CCTV footage he shared below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lind…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 17 days ago · 0 comments · 16 views
Burna Boy to feature as Radio Host in GTA 6

Burna Boy is set to feature in the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), joining an international lineup of artists selected to host in-game radio stations. The Nigerian singer will co-host AfroBank FM alongside German DJ and producer Palms Trax, bringing African music to the highly anticipated gam…

Entertainment by nigerianewsfeed · 17 days ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Yobe: 9-year-old boy burns his stepmothers and brothers to death in revenge after being punished for theft

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a nine-year-old boy for allegedly setting a house on fire, resulting in the d3aths of his two stepmothers and two younger brothers. The incident occurred at Rugan Badal, a hamlet in Karasuwa Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the minor allegedly set h…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 18 days ago · 0 comments · 21 views
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