UNIZIK Students Strip Lecturer Over Assault Allegation
Angry students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University stripped a lecturer over alleged sexual molestation. University orders investigation.
Category : Security
Five dead, 10 injured in two Kano building collapses
Five people died and 10 were injured in two building collapses in Kano State, including a construction site in Gaida and a religious school in Kurna, according to the Kano State Fire Service.
Benue Attack: 22 Corpses Recovered After Armed Invaders Storm Communities
Suspected armed attackers killed several and injured others in Ukum LGA, Benue State, with 22 corpses recovered, officials say.
Plateau Police Detain Officer for Shooting Unarmed Trader
Plateau State Police have detained an officer for shooting an unarmed trader in Riyom LGA. The victim is hospitalized, and the Commissioner has ordered a probe.
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Teacher arrested for setting wife ablaze in Lokoja
Police in Kogi State arrested teacher Jacob Irewa for allegedly pouring petrol on his wife, Berida, and setting her ablaze during a domestic dispute. She survived and is receiving treatment.
Army Adjusts Security in Sokoto After Kebbe Attack
The Nigerian Army has adjusted its security architecture around Kebbe LGA in Sokoto State after Friday's attack, following intelligence that terrorists were still close by, according to the GOC 8 Division.
19-year-old arrested for stealing newborn in Kebbi
Khadija Ibrahim, 19, was arrested for allegedly stealing a newborn in Kebbi State. The baby was recovered and reunited with the biological mother. The suspect remains in custody.
Lagos impounds 175 vehicles over dealer plate misuse
The Lagos State Government has impounded 175 vehicles for violating dealer number plate regulations, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced on Monday.
BBNaija: Neche quits 'Show Ya Sef' citing personal matters
MultiChoice Nigeria confirms Chinaecherem 'Neche' Maduagwu voluntarily exited BBNaija Season 11 on August 16, 2026, due to pressing personal matters, leaving fans and housemates surprised.
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NDLEA Destroys 4,628.9kg Cannabis in Edo, Arrests 10
The NDLEA Edo Command destroyed 4,628.9kg of suspected cannabis in two plantations and arrested 10 suspects in separate operations, the state commander said.
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Strait Talks
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz, as the 60-day MoU deadline expires with no agreement in sight.
Ogogo's Daughters Reveal Stage 4 Cancer, Seek Help
Taiwo 'Ogogo' Hassan's daughters reveal their father has Stage 4 cancer, hospitals refuse treatment, and they appeal for medical or traditional help, thanking Senator Yayi for support.
Rivers youths raid shrines over alleged ritual practices
A coalition of youths in Onne community, Eleme LGA, Rivers State, raided and destroyed shrines on August 17, 2026, to end alleged demonic and ritual activities, targeting a shrine owned by Ezewanyi.
Nigerian in Ghana court over alleged bank robbery plot
A Nigerian, Augustine Okechuku Maazi, appeared before Accra Circuit Court 8 on August 17 over an alleged plot to rob three banks in Labone. Police arrested him on August 13 after a foiled operation, but GCB Bank denies any attack, raising questions.
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Troops foil mass abduction in Zamfara, rescue nine victims
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA foiled a mass abduction attempt in Zamfara, rescuing nine victims after terrorists attacked commuters at Unguwar Rogo.
Court remands man for stealing shoes from Kano mosque
A Kano Magistrate's Court remanded Muhammad Najib Rimin Kebe in custody for allegedly stealing shoes at a mosque within Norman's Land Court premises. Hearing adjourned to August 28, 2026.
Man remanded for stealing shoes at Kano mosque
A Kano magistrate court ordered the remand of Muhammad Najib Rimin Kebe for trespass and stealing shoes from a mosque within the Norman's Land Courts, with the case adjourned to August 28, 2026.
NITDA Warns Zoom Users of Account Takeover Vulnerability
NITDA alerts Zoom users to a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to take over accounts. Users urged to update apps immediately to prevent unauthorized access.
Man Wanted for Stabbing Only Son to Death in Abia
Solomon Friday is wanted by police for allegedly stabbing Chibunna, an only son, to death over palm fruit in Obingwa LGA, Abia State. Villagers burnt a building in retaliation.
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Borno Man Confesses to Beheading Woman in Adamawa Hotel
Ali Haruna, 27, confessed to killing and beheading Aisha in a Girei hotel, Adamawa, and drinking her blood. Police confirm arrest.
Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump Appeal in Carroll Case
The US Supreme Court has again declined to hear Donald Trump's appeal in E Jean Carroll's sex assault and defamation case, making the jury's $5m verdict final.
NDLEA Destroys N301 Billion Illicit Drugs in Lagos
NDLEA destroys 329,865.585kg of illicit drugs worth N301.058 billion in Lagos, citing security and public health impacts.
EFCC Probes Man with Undeclared $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Riyals
EFCC begins investigation of Haruna Yusuf after customs intercepted undeclared $73,000, £15,957, and 827,800 Saudi Riyals at Kano airport between August 8-12, 2026.
Shallipopi Vows Not to Let Case Die, Challenges Dapper
Nigerian singer Shallipopi has resumed his public criticism of music executive Dapper Damm, challenging him to a face-to-face meeting and claiming he has presented evidence to the EFCC over money owed to former artistes.
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Man Arrested for Hacking Mother to Death in Ondo
Ondo police arrest Samuel Akoade for allegedly hacking his mother, Olufunke Akoade, to death in Ore on August 16, 2026. Machete recovered, case transferred to CID.
UK Standard Visitor Visa: 11 Allowed Activities for Foreigners
The UK lists 11 activities allowed under the Standard Visitor visa, covering tourism, business, medical treatment, and more, surprising many travellers.
UAE Detains Foreigners With Tampered Passports at Entry Points
The UAE published a regulation allowing arrest of foreigners whose passports show tampering signs like scraping, distortion, or forged seals, as per Article 5 of its forgery law.
Mohbad's Widow Wunmi Shares Cryptic Videos Amid VDM Allegations
Wunmi Aloba, Mohbad's widow, broke her silence with cryptic Instagram videos a day after VeryDarkMan accused her of forging documents to access her late husband's estate. Fans reacted.
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Strait Talks as MoU Expires
Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it blocks Iran strait talks, as the 60-day US-Iran MoU expired. Iran and Oman near shipping deal; IRGC denies backchannel talks.
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Court Orders Freeze of 69 Accounts Over N1.39bn Fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos ordered banks and fintechs to freeze 69 accounts linked to alleged N1.39 billion fraud involving eTranzact, according to the EFCC.
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