The term crime does not, in modern criminal law, have any simple and universally accepted definition, though statutory definitions have been provided for certain purposes. The most popular view is that crime is a category created by law; in other words, something is a crime if declared as such by the relevant and applicable law. To prevent crimes in Nigeria, there is need to collaborate and work with relevant public agencies that could assist in curbing crimes in the Nigerian society. Such agencies could be neighborhood-based or it could be community-wide, but which ever way, they should be on ground to help solve crimes problems in the society. 2. Definitions and Types of Crime. It seems like no matter what day it is, there is always a news story bombarding you with some sort of crime. From a terrorist act in another country to a robbery in that individuals tend not to specialize in one type of crime.Italsoisconsistentwiththe well-established tendency of people to be consistent over long periods of time in the fre-quency and severity of crimes they commit. Even executives who commit white collar crimes probably are more impulsive, self-centered, and indifferent to the suffering of Nigeria, a 10 percent higher off-sale outlet density was predicted to result in a 2.4 percent higher homicide rate. In Bayelsa State, Nigeria, a reduction in the density of alcohol outlets by just under one percent would likely Some types of crime, particularly offences related to disorder Terrorism in Nigeria: Groups, Activities, and Politics Adeyemi Bukola Oyeniyi ABSTRACT While global attention is focused on embassy bombing, aircraft hijacking and 9/11 terrorists-attack kind of terrorism, equally devastating terrorist activities with equally devastating impacts are daily swept under the carpet in Africa. Those who did the crimes must be ready to do the time and the nation must be ready to dole out the necessary punishment and get back on the road to greatness. Further Reading: - Halliburton & Nigeria - Corruption Inc. Pt 2 - Nigerian Power Scandal: Authority Stealing - Obasanjo-Bello and the Anti-Corruption Crusade - Siemens & Nigeria nigeriawatch.org Poverty in Nigeria, like in most developing nations of Africa, is widespread and seems to be on the increase by the day. When poverty is coupled with high levels of economic and social aspirations Coverage of crime and violence in Nigerian media: matters arising Nigerias socio-political and economic landscape has been blighted by the endemic twin evil of crime and violence. Social responsibility media, framing, and attribution theories provide the theoretical anchor for this paper. It, too, is linked to other types of crime. For example, federal investigators uncovered a scheme in 1998 by two New York crime families and a half dozen Wall Street stockbrokers to commit stock fraud. Drug crimes. The drug?crime category encompasses a range of offenses connected with the use, transportation, purchase, and sale of illegal drugs. Citizens look at the role of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in fighting corruption in Nigeria with mixed feelings. Some say the Commission is fighting the war against corruption in Nigeria properly, while others claim the fight is one-sided and see EFCC as a tool of the government in office for fighting the opposition. Citizens look at the role of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in fighting corruption in Nigeria wi