Category: Crime
Lagos Father Mourns Newborn’s Death After Alleged Medical Negligence at Church-Affiliated Hospital
A grieving father in Lagos has recounted the tragic death of his newborn son following alleged medical negligence at Sarafik, a hospital affiliated with Evangelist Ebuka Obi’s Zion Prayer Movement Outreach in Akoka, Lagos State. The distraught father, who resides in Ajah, shared his harrowing experience with SaharaReporters on Thursday, detailing how his wife’s delivery…
BREAKING: Armed Robbery Suspect Lynched by Mob in Lagos Community
A suspected armed robber, identified as Saidu Sinah, also known as Ojubintin, was lynched by an angry mob at AP/Akerele Junction in Agege, Lagos State, on March 15, 2025. Sinah was accused of stabbing a middle-aged woman and stealing her mobile phone, prompting the violent reaction from the community. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed…
Court Mandates Arraignment of Otudeko, Others in Alleged ₦12.3 Billion Fraud Case
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the arraignment of Oba Otudeko, former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Bisi Onasanya, the bank’s former Managing Director, over an alleged ₦12.3 billion fraud. The ruling, delivered by Justice Aneke on Monday, emphasized that the defendants must be formally arraigned before any preliminary objections…
Afenifere Youth Leader Ojajuni, Details 12-Day Kidnap Ordeal, Reveals 55 Bandit Camps in Southwest Nigeria
The National Youth President of Afenifere, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has called for urgent action against the rising wave of kidnappings by armed herdsmen in Southwest Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference, Ojajuni recounted his harrowing 12-day abduction, describing it as a wake-up call for the government and security agencies to address the escalating insecurity in…
Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Kill Notorious Kingpin and Six Others in Abia, Nasarawa
Police operatives in Abia and Nasarawa states have successfully rescued four kidnapped victims and neutralized seven criminals, including a notorious kidnapping kingpin known as ‘Honor,’ during separate operations. The operations, which also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, underscore the ongoing efforts of security forces to combat kidnapping and violent crimes in Nigeria….
Salvation Ministries Members Attack Journalist After He Raises Fire Alarm at Port Harcourt Church
A journalist, Amadi Precious, was reportedly beaten unconscious by members of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt after raising an alarm about a fire outbreak at the church’s Glorious Chapel. The incident, which occurred on March 15, 2025, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Details of the Incident Amadi recounted his ordeal on Facebook, stating…
Police Arrest 74-Year-Old Man for Alleged Defilement of 13-Year-Old Girl in Lagos
A 74-year-old man, Aderinsola Addiths, has been arrested by the police in Lagos State for the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl in the Iju area. The incident, which occurred on March 12, 2025, was reported to the Iju Division on March 13, prompting swift action by law enforcement authorities. Details of the Incident According…
UK Orders Nigerian Nurses to Leave Over Alleged Exam Fraud Despite Pending Appeals
Nigerian nurses embroiled in an ongoing fraud investigation have been ordered to leave the United Kingdom, even as they await the outcomes of their appeal hearings. The directive, issued by the UK Home Office, has sparked outrage and legal challenges, with affected nurses accusing the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of deliberately delaying hearings to…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Pleads Not Guilty to New Indictment in Sex Trafficking Case
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the once-revered rap superstar and hip-hop mogul, pleaded not guilty on Friday to a new federal indictment that expands the allegations against him in a sex trafficking and racketeering case. The updated indictment accuses Combs of sexually abusing individuals, coercing them into drug-fueled sex parties, and forcing employees to work under oppressive…
UN Judge Lydia Mugambe Invokes ‘Immunity’ Before Conviction for Enslaving Woman
A United Nations judge, Lydia Mugambe, has been convicted of forcing a young Ugandan woman into slavery in the United Kingdom, with bodycam footage revealing her attempt to claim diplomatic immunity during her arrest. Mugambe, who also serves as a High Court judge in Uganda, was found guilty of multiple offenses, including forced labor and…