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Lagos State Building Control Agency partially demolished buildings in Surulere for planning violations. Property owners across Lagos face demolition if they build without approval or deviate from plans.
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South Africa demands Nigeria provide evidence of killings of two Nigerians after Abuja warns of diplomatic action if attacks continue, amid anti-migrant protests.
Car hire drivers at Lagos airports cry out as FAAN mandates only 2020 model and newer vehicles, with costs up to N18 million, threatening their livelihoods.
The fourth batch of 282 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on July 10, bringing the total repatriated since June 11 to 1,141 amid anti-immigrant protests.
Bandits attacked Mpape in Abuja, killing a security guard, shooting a resident, and abducting a pastor and two others before fleeing.
Kuldip Chahal, 51, was jailed for seven years for kidnapping a drunk woman he pretended to be a taxi driver, caught on CCTV in Newcastle.
Lagos State Government issues query to an environmental officer caught on video collecting N20,000 bribe from lawbreakers; commissioner vows zero tolerance for corruption.
The US government has published full requirements for its Visa Waiver Program, allowing citizens of eligible countries to visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Travelers must obtain ESTA approval and hold an e-passport.
A former Access Bank employee, Chinonso Akujobi, has been remanded in Ikoyi prison over alleged theft of N294.5 million, prosecuted by the EFCC.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) alleges the APC-led government is deliberately holding former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai in custody to weaken opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising health concerns.
The UAE has released an official list of 46 countries whose citizens can obtain a 90-day visa on arrival, including several African and European nations.
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Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, says kidnappers holding 39 pupils and 7 teachers in Oyo State threatened to kill all the children if troops approached.
UK-based Nigerian lawyer Baron Chymaker confirms his lawyer submitted a citizenship renunciation application to the SGF's office with all fees paid, expressing eagerness for approval.
Puerto Rico's Supreme Court dismissed some claims in Carliz De La Cruz Hernández's lawsuit against Bad Bunny over voice use in 'Pa Ti', citing statute of limitations.
Troops intercepted a Chadian national transporting illicit drugs, alcohol, and other prohibited substances to terrorists in the Lake Chad Islands, the Nigerian Army says.
Israel reportedly shared intelligence with the US about a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to a report. The White House has acknowledged the threat.
An Australian woman's dream vacation to Italy turned into a nightmare when she was allegedly kidnapped twice in one day by two different men, including a security guard.
Sunday Aimiyekagbon, 72, died after being swept away by floodwaters in Agbor, Delta State. His son and residents urge government to fix drainage to prevent future tragedies.
Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Samir Nasri was arrested on suspicion of money laundering linked to drug trafficker 'Wild Boar'. He was released without charge after 10 hours of questioning.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI arrested a Chadian woman transporting illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages to terrorists in the Lake Chad region, disrupting a key logistics network.
A leaked NRC Telegram group chat shows panicked members after the Ponzi scheme crashed, with one investor fearing losing rent money. The viral post sparks debate on recurring scams.
A 49-year-old Japanese woman, Masae Sakurai, sewed her 42-year-old roommate's lips shut with needle and thread, prompting the victim to flee with a 'please help me' sign.
A mother's final social media post with her migrant boyfriend has been revealed as he is named a suspect in her murder in Ireland, according to police reports.
A 42-year-old Islamic teacher, Rilwanu Dauda, was stabbed to death in Bauchi by suspected political thugs after asking them to remove posters from his house.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says Al Jazeera privately apologised over a controversial interview, but he rejected it and is now suing the broadcaster in an English court for defamation.
Czech President Petr Pavel warns Putin may launch a large-scale mobilisation after September elections, as Ukraine intensifies long-range drone strikes on Russian infrastructure.
Zaire Wade, son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, faces a felony charge after a domestic violence arrest in Burbank, California, where a woman was found with facial lacerations.
The Court of Appeal in Ilorin upheld the death sentence of Abdulrahman Bello for murdering Kwara student Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, dismissing his appeal as lacking merit.
Armel Crawford, 26, stabbed his mother Joanne Crawford 11 times with a machete, shoved blade down her throat, then fled into the ocean before arrest.
The Court of Appeal in Lagos unanimously dismissed Mo Abudu's appeal on July 2, 2026, upholding the High Court ruling that threw out her N1.4 billion libel claims against child rights advocate Oluyemisi Wada over a 2009 opinion article.