Oyo Police Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise Suspect
Oyo State Police rescue two abducted victims in a joint operation, neutralise one kidnapper, and intensify search for the third victim.
Category : Security
Lawyer Shares 5 Tips for Police Phone Searches in Nigeria
A Nigerian lawyer advises citizens on five steps to take when police officers demand to search their phones without a warrant, emphasizing calmness and legal rights.
NSCDC arrests 30 suspected vandals in FCT in six months
The NSCDC FCT Command arrested 30 suspected vandals between January and June 2026, recovering vandalized infrastructure including crash barriers, transformer components, and cables.
NSCDC urges FCT residents to protect public infrastructure
NSCDC FCT Commandant Dr. Olusola Odumosu calls on residents to safeguard public infrastructure, warns vandals and unlicensed security firms of strict enforcement.
DSS Arrests 5 Aides of Ex-Minister Sylva Over Alleged Coup Plot
DSS operatives arrested five close aides of former Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva for hiding his whereabouts. Sylva has been on the run since April 2025 over an alleged plot to overthrow President Tinubu's government.
Customs Uncovers Fake NAFDAC Registration for Drug Smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted pharmaceutical products smuggled with a fake NAFDAC registration number, part of seizures worth N53.39 billion including cannabis and codeine syrup.
Cross River child trafficking ring busted, newborn rescued
Four women arrested and a newborn rescued after Cross River Homeland Security operatives dismantle a child trafficking syndicate running a fake pregnancy and baby sale scheme in Akpabuyo LGA.
Coalition Questions PFIPC Legality, Seeks Federal Probe
Coalition for Truth and Justice questions the legality of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and calls for a federal investigation after its appearance in the 2026 budget with over N1 billion allocation.
Obasanjo Warns Nigeria Cannot Survive Second Civil War
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo warns that Nigeria cannot survive a second civil war, citing unresolved grievances from the 1967–1970 conflict during the presentation of a historical documentation on the Asaba Massacre.
10 Killed in Suspected Herdsmen Attack on Benue Community
Suspected herdsmen killed at least 10 residents in an early morning attack on Sai community, Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State, with many injured hospitalized.
Calais Campbell's Brother Charged with Mother's Murder
Ciarre Campbell, brother of NFL star Calais Campbell, has been charged with murder after their mother Nateal Campbell, 71, was found dead in her Atlanta home.
Iranian Clerics Call for Assassination of Trump, Netanyahu
Iran's Assembly of Experts issued a statement calling for the assassinations of President Trump and PM Netanyahu, calling it a religious duty.
Music Teacher Arrested for Raping and Murdering Sister-in-Law
A New York music teacher, Joseph Horner, 27, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and strangling his sister-in-law, Victoria Castle, while his wife was away on a bachelorette trip.
Three-Year-Old Rescued Alive Six Days After Venezuela Earthquake
A three-year-old boy, Klieber Morán, was rescued alive from rubble six days after a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, with a death toll of 1,943.
UNIOSUN student alleges soldier sexual assault in hostel
A UNIOSUN student accused a soldier of attempting to sexually assault her during a hostel invasion. The Nigerian Army has opened an investigation after NANS petition.
Bandits demand N300m more as Niger commissioner captive 9 months
Bandits demand additional N300 million for abducted Niger State electoral commissioner Barrister Ahmed Mohammed, who remains in captivity nine months after family paid N40 million ransom.
Judge voids $6.5M judgment against Jermaine Jackson
A California judge set aside a $6.5 million default judgment against Jermaine Jackson, ruling the plaintiff failed to properly serve him using his legal name, Jermaine LaJuane Jacksun.
UK Rejected 1.34M Nigerian Visa Applications in 21 Years
The UK rejected 1.34 million Nigerian visa applications from 2005 to Q1 2026, a 33.1% refusal rate, double the global average of 14.8%.
Kaduna Terrorists Kill Catechist, Bride-to-be After 120 Days
Terrorists killed a Catholic catechist, a bride-to-be, and four others in Kaduna after 120 days in captivity despite ransom payments, sparking mourning and renewed security concerns.
Borno govt confirms 36 students, 1 teacher still held
Borno State Government confirms 36 students and 1 teacher remain in captivity after Monday's terrorist attack on GDSS Lassa, with 8 rescued.
Kenyan musician arrested after missing student found in hotel
Kenyan musician Boyninja has been arrested after a female student, previously reported missing, was found in a hotel room with him during a police operation.
Doctor Dies 15 Minutes After Arriving at Hospital
Dr Ibrahim, a Nigerian doctor, died 15 minutes after arriving at Arewa Surgery Hospital in Kano to attend to elderly patients, including the mother of a Jigawa state governor's aide.
Gunmen kill two police officers in Rivers checkpoint attack
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint in Rivers State, killing two officers and injuring another. The assailants fled after the incident, sparking a manhunt by the police command.
Dismissed Police Officers Plead Not Guilty to Killing Singer
Five dismissed police officers pleaded not guilty to the murder of 27-year-old upcoming singer Oghenemine Ogidi, aka OG Million, in Delta State. The case adjourned to July 14, 2026.
Nigerian Woman Alleges Ill-Treatment in SA Hospital
A repatriated Nigerian woman, Ilugbadebo Oyebola, recounts being forced to clean her blood from a hospital floor after childbirth in South Africa due to her foreign status.
Missing Wisconsin Teen Found Safe After 4 Years
Joniah Walker, missing since 2022, was found safe on May 25. The teen vanished at age 15 from her Milwaukee home.
Nigerian Spouse of South African Mayor Arrested for Hoarding Immigrants
Phil Odili, Nigerian husband of Deputy Executive Mayor of Mangaung, arrested in Bloemfontein after police allegedly found 28 undocumented foreign nationals at his guesthouse.
Nigerian nun released after ICE arrest while walking to Mass
Reverend Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Nigerian nun, was released from ICE custody after Congress members intervened. She was arrested while walking to Mass near the US-Mexico border.
Nigerian Man's UK Visa Approved in 3 Days
A Nigerian man in the UK celebrated after his skilled worker visa was approved within three days, sharing his journey from student visa to NHS career milestones.
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Chris Brown ordered to pay ₦19bn to disfigured housekeeper
A US court has ordered singer Chris Brown to pay $12.9 million (over ₦19 billion) to his housekeeper Maria Avila, who was mauled and disfigured by his 200lb dog in 2020.
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