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US Withdraws Troops From Nigeria After ISIS Mission
The US has withdrawn most troops deployed to Nigeria for a counterterrorism mission, saying the operation disrupted the ISIS network and achieved its objectives.
Category : Security
Nigerian Cabin Cleaner Returns Purse With $730 and Credit Cards
Ibrahim Bala Zakari, a SAHCO cabin cleaner, found a purse with $730 and credit cards on British Airways Flight BA8382 and promptly returned it, earning company praise.
Family Sues LA Over Dog Killed by Police During Celebration
The owners of Jameson, a pet dog shot by LAPD during a Knicks NBA Finals celebration, have sued the City of Los Angeles for excessive force and negligence.
Man Jailed for Cutting Wife's Private Part with Razor
A Bindura court sentenced a 32-year-old man to 12 months in prison for cutting his wife's genital area with a razor blade during a domestic dispute over infidelity allegations.
Slap Leads to Death: Teen Arrested in Bulawayo
A 19-year-old has been arrested after a 38-year-old man died from a head injury caused by a single slap during an argument in Makokoba, Bulawayo.
Gambian Man Remanded for Assaulting Wife Over Meal
A Gambian man, Lamin Badjie, has been remanded in prison for allegedly assaulting his wife, Fatou Sanneh, after she served him a meal he disliked, causing serious eye injury.
Bride Price Refund With Interest Ordered in Zimbabwe
A Zimbabwean traditional court ordered a father-in-law to refund bride price with 10% annual interest after his daughter admitted to an affair with her husband's nephew during the marriage.
Eight Tunisia players fail doping test over contaminated meat
Eight Tunisia World Cup players tested positive for clenbuterol after eating contaminated meat in Mexico. FIFA likely won't penalize due to unintentional ingestion.
200 US Troops Still in Nigeria for Joint Intel and Training
Defence HQ clarifies that only temporary US troops for Lake Chad mission left; 200 US personnel remain for ongoing joint intelligence and training operations in Nigeria.
AU Emergency Meeting as US Ends Somalia Army Funds
The African Union has convened an emergency meeting after the US announced it will end funding for the Somalia peacekeeping mission by 2026, citing lack of progress against Al-Shabaab.
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TikTok kiss leads to public caning for Indonesian couple
An Indonesian couple was caned 21 times each in Aceh after a TikTok livestream showed them kissing. The punishment under Sharia law sparked outrage from Amnesty International.
Man stabs another to death in Lagos Computer Village
A fight at Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos left one man dead after being stabbed in the neck. The suspect fled to the police station to avoid mob lynching. Police confirmed the incident.
Kano Hisbah Arrests Man for Trafficking Two Girls to Arab Countries
The Kano State Hisbah Board arrested 25-year-old Bala Haruna for allegedly trafficking two girls to Arab countries for domestic work. The suspect was caught with the victims in a car park.
Troops Repel Terrorist Attack on Zamfara Military Base
Nigerian troops successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a forward operating base in Bukuyyum LGA, Zamfara state, with no casualties reported.
Enugu First Lady Saves Widow From Oath-Taking, Ejection
Enugu First Lady Nkechinyere Mbah rescues 26-year-old widow Mercy Sunday, forced by in-laws to take an oath after husband's death and ejected from community without her children.
Oyo Govt Denies Ransom Payment for Abducted Students
The Oyo State Government refutes claims by social critic VeryDarkMan that it paid ransom for the release of abducted students and teachers, calling the allegations false and misleading.
Fire at Lagos Fuel Terminal, Fire Service Responds
A fire broke out at the Bono Energy Terminal in Apapa, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident and is working to contain the blaze. No casualties reported yet.
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Three Brothers Remanded for Killing Mother's Boyfriend
Three brothers in Eswatini have been charged with murder after allegedly beating their mother's boyfriend to death over affair accusations, remanded until July 10, 2026.
Oyo Govt Denies Paying Ransom for Kidnapped Children
The Oyo state government has refuted claims by social media personality VeryDarkMan that it paid ransom for the release of 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers.
SA anti-migration leader to visit other African countries
Phakel Umthakathi, leader of a South African anti-migration group, says he will travel to other African countries to encourage citizens to hold their governments accountable and build better nations.
Couple Killed in First Fatal Crash Involving Tesla Semi
A married Nevada couple died in a three-car wreck with a Tesla electric semi-truck, the first fatal crash involving the new model. The driver may have fallen asleep.
Bandits Kill Former Benue SSG David Salifu
Former Benue SSG David Salifu died after bandits shot him on the Wukari-Makurdi road. He was a lecturer at Federal University Wukari and served under Governor Suswam.
Texas mom killed after chilling prayer post, sisters charged
Caroline Peña, a 32-year-old Texas mother of five, posted a prayer for protection days before she was allegedly stabbed to death by two sisters and their friend.
Ex-teacher gets 30 years for abusing 13-year-old student
A former middle school teacher, Adriana Rullan, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for continuously sexually abusing a 13-year-old student in Laredo, Texas.
Man shares threatening loan app message after borrowing
A man shared screenshots of threatening messages his friend received from a loan app after borrowing GHC100, sparking widespread reactions and warnings about sharing personal details.
US Weighs Entry Restrictions for Pregnant Foreign Women After Court Rejects Citizenship Plan
The Trump administration considers new entry restrictions targeting pregnant foreign women after the Supreme Court rejected its bid to end birthright citizenship, sparking debate over birth tourism.
271 Evacuated Nigerians Arrive Lagos from South Africa (03.07.2026)
Another 271 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive Lagos, bringing total evacuees to 874 amid anti-immigrant protests.
Former Benue SSG David Salifu Killed by Suspected Bandits
Suspected bandits assassinated former Benue State SSG David Salifu on the Wukari-Makurdi road. He was shot after resisting abduction and died at Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi.
Demola Seriki's third wife accuses co-wife of ignoring will
Sholape Seriki, third wife of late diplomat Demola Seriki, accuses co-wife Wosilat Okoya Seriki of ignoring his will and attempting to take all properties, citing a court summons.
Cheating pastor pushed wife off cliff; mistress at memorial
David Vander Meer, charged with murdering his wife Bernadette 20 years after her fall at Zion National Park, had his mistress beside him at her memorial, a witness says.
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