Toddler shot dead by cousin, 4, in Florida vacation tragedy
A 2-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed by his 4-year-old cousin in Florida while on vacation to celebrate his 3rd birthday. The gun was unsecured.
Category : Security
Ex-CCT Chairman Danladi Umar Granted N100m Bail
A Federal Capital Territory court has granted former Code of Conduct Tribunal chairman Danladi Umar bail in the sum of N100 million with one surety in like sum.
Kwara police arrest suspected cultist, recover pistol
Kwara police arrest suspected cultist Agboola Olamilekan, recover locally made pistol in Ilorin joint security operation.
Tennis Prodigy Killed in Illegal Street Race Crash
Luisana Schönberger, 16, a top-ranked junior tennis player, died in a high-speed crash while celebrating Argentina's World Cup quarter-final victory. The driver and three others were also involved.
ISWAP logistics supplier arrested with food in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI arrested a suspected ISWAP logistics supplier in Borno, intercepting food supplies intended for terrorists in the Jakana-Mulam axis.
Germany Lists African Countries Needing Visa in 2026
Germany published a list of African countries whose citizens require a visa to enter or stay in 2026. Only a few African nations are exempt. See the full list.
DNA Test Key to Uncovering Mohbad’s Death, Says Father
Mohbad's father insists a DNA test is crucial to establish paternity and uncover the truth behind the singer's death, appealing for public support.
Final Batch of Nigerians Evacuated from SA Arrives in Lagos
The final group of 187 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks has landed in Lagos, completing a repatriation effort that brought home over 600 citizens.
Air Peace Blames NAHCO for Flight Delays After Engine Damage
Air Peace says a NAHCO baggage vehicle hit its Airbus A320 engine, forcing flight delays and cancellations. The airline is investigating with aviation authorities.
Cyprus Lists Only 2 African Nations for Visa-Free Entry in 2026
Cyprus has officially listed only two African countries—Mauritius and Seychelles—whose nationals can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in 2026, excluding all other African nations.
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Oshiomhole blasts Makinde over UN probe call, says Nigeria not a colony
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's call for a UN investigation into the rescue of abducted schoolchildren, calling it unstatesmanlike.
Ebola Deaths Double in One Week, Surpass 2,000 Cases
Ebola deaths doubled in a week as the outbreak surpasses 2,000 confirmed cases, according to the health ministry. The death toll now stands at 1,200.
Ghana Cracks Down on TV Stations Airing Nollywood Movies Illegally
Ghana's National Film Authority announces tough action against TV stations airing Nigerian movies without authorisation, following complaints from Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo.
Denmark Lists 113 Countries Requiring Visas for Entry
Denmark releases a complete list of 113 countries whose citizens need a visa to enter, including many African nations, with exemptions for biometric passport holders from select countries.
Nigerian Priest Dies by Suicide After US Visa Expiration
Rev. Benjamin Madu, a Nigerian Catholic priest, has died by suicide in Massachusetts after being told to leave the US upon his religious worker visa expiration.
Bandits abduct principal, supervisor, students during NECO exam
Bandits stormed Government Secondary School Opada-Olowa in Dekina LGA, Kogi State, abducting the principal, a NECO supervisor, and four students during an exam. One student rescued, search ongoing.
Elon Musk Faces Possible Charges Over $1M Voter Giveaway
Elon Musk could face criminal charges after the Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause he violated state election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 Supreme Court election.
Police arrest 3 vandals, recover N200m rail tracks in Oyo
Oyo police arrested three suspected railway vandals and recovered stolen rail tracks valued at N200 million in Surulere LGA, following a tip-off.
Zamfara Hisbah Arrests Woman Over Alleged Witchcraft
Zamfara Hisbah Commission arrests Khadija Abdullah for alleged witchcraft in Gusau; suspect admitted using perfumes and claiming spirit possession, says PRO Umar Haruna Tsafe.
Ex-NAPTIP DG: Steroids used to fake pregnancies, buy babies
Former NAPTIP DG Julie Okah-Donli alleges some women use steroids to mimic pregnancy symptoms and obtain babies through trafficking to deceive their husbands, advocating for maternity tests.
NURTW Boss Sego Breaks Silence on Toba Ijaya's Death
Lagos NURTW chairman Mustapha Sego pays tribute to slain Toba Ijaya, calling him a loyal ally. Police launch manhunt for killers after Ijaya died from gunshot wounds along Ikorodu Road.
Gunmen Abduct Principal, Students, NECO Official in Kogi
Gunmen attacked Government Secondary School in Kogi, abducting the principal, four students, and a NECO official during exams. Police confirm the incident.
Senegal Grants Visa-Free Entry to 29 African Countries
Senegal announces visa-free entry for citizens of 29 African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, allowing stays of up to 90 days under Category A.
Boy, 5, escapes feces-covered room, three arrested
A five-year-old boy who spent most of his life confined to a feces-covered room escaped, leading to the arrest of three adults on child abuse charges in Pennsylvania.
Man Assaulted Woman After Rejection, Arrested in Abuja
A man who went viral for slapping a woman who rejected his advances has been arrested in Abuja. The victim's video evidence led to his capture, and he is detained pending compensation for damages.
Trump Vows Iran Strikes Continue Until He Says 'Enough'
President Trump declares US military strikes on Iran will persist until he decides objectives are met, warning of intensified attacks including energy targets and bridges.
19-year-old arrested for raping sisters aged 11 and 6 in Abia
A 19-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly raping two sisters aged 11 and 6 in Abia State. The 11-year-old victim's womb was reportedly affected.
Lagos Police Hunt Gunmen Who Killed NURTW Chieftain Toba Ijaya
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed NURTW chieftain Toba Ijaya. Security has been reinforced across strategic locations while investigations continue.
African Countries With Visa-Free Entry to Gabon in 2026
Only three African nations—Mauritius, Morocco, and South Africa—can enter Gabon visa-free using ordinary passports. Several others qualify only with diplomatic or service passports.
Netizens blame LAWMA after guard dumps trash in drainage
Nigerians blame LAWMA for failing to collect trash for a month, after a 56-year-old school guard was arrested for dumping refuse in a drainage in Ikorodu.
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