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A POP ceiling collapsed during a wedding reception in Warri, Delta State, causing guests to flee for safety. The incident has reignited concerns over building quality and rising construction costs in Nigeria.
A Venezuelan mother sacrificed her life to save her toddler during twin earthquakes near Caracas that killed at least 920 people and injured over 3,000, according to footballer Héctor Bello and local media.
Edo police arrested Lucky Alabi, 48, for staging his own kidnapping and demanding N4m ransom from relatives, along with accomplice Taiye Enahoro.
Oyo police have debunked viral claims that a pastor was arrested for supplying arms to abductors of Oriire schoolchildren, calling the reports false and misleading.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the demolition of all shanties and illegal structures along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway median, giving occupants 72 hours to vacate.
A Florida mother was arrested after surveillance footage showed her slapping her 6-year-old son during an Instacart delivery. The boy struggled to carry a heavy water pack.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani jumped fully clothed into Thomas Jefferson Pool on June 27, 2026, to kick off the city's outdoor pool season, breaking regulations requiring swimsuits.
The Nigerian Army has appointed new General Officers Commanding and commanders in a major reshuffle to strengthen national security and operational effectiveness.
A man tracked down a call girl from Ibadan to Lagos after she allegedly stole his 10-gram gold necklace, which she sold for ₦120,000, sparking online reactions.
Silver-cheeked toadfish with human-like teeth and toxic flesh spread through Greek waters as tourist season peaks, prompting a capture incentive program.
Oyo State Police Command dismisses reports of arresting a pastor for supplying arms to kidnappers of pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA, calling claims false and misleading.
DIG Isyaku Mohammed declares repentant terrorists and criminals will not join the Nigeria Police Force, warning community leaders against endorsing them.
Tension grips Osun as APC member Taofeek Mustapha is shot by suspected political thugs in Oluode-Aranyin. Police investigate attack, rescue two kidnapped residents.
The DSS has released farmer Nura Idris after finding no evidence linking him to Boko Haram, ending over a year of detention and awarding N3 million compensation.
Seven Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders were arrested at Katsina airport returning from Hajj, says Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo, crediting Nigeria's integrated identity system.
A handwritten note found at a Mechanicville, New York apartment implicates grandmother Amy Steadman in the poisoning deaths of her daughter and four grandchildren, with sharp force injuries also found on one child.
A lady whose shop was near the collapsed three-storey building in Alakija, Lagos, describes the incident and confirms her five friends at the cybercafe survived.
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Nigerians react after FCMB security guard Adebanjo Samuel returned a customer's lost $9,100 (₦12 million). Some praise his honesty, others question his decision.
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Nyesom Wike announces Super Eagles have been forgiven for missing the 2026 World Cup after Joseph Yobo relayed their apology, promising the mistake will not recur.
Suspected bandits ambushed Sunday Igboho's private security team in Old Oyo National Park, injuring several operatives during a drone-assisted tracking operation.
LASERC prohibits electricity companies from recovering unpaid bills over 12 months old, except in cases of tampering or theft, providing relief to Lagos consumers.
The United Against Terror Movement calls on President Tinubu to enhance intelligence gathering and accountability in Nigeria's fight against insecurity, praising DSS professionalism and urging public cooperation.
A Nigerian man shares how his fiancée cried after failing an ICAN exam, sparking reactions online. She has only one paper left and has been repeatedly writing it.
Nura Idris, a farmer from Kaduna, was released by the DSS after an investigation cleared him of Boko Haram links. He received N3 million compensation and support to rebuild his livestock business.
Nigerians react as FCMB security guard Adebanjo Samuel returns lost $9,100 to customer, with some praising his integrity and others calling him a 'big fool' for not keeping the money.
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MTN Group chairman Mcebisi Jonas says South Africa 'is nothing without the rest of Africa' while condemning rising xenophobia and politicians who exploit anti-migrant sentiment.
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticized FIFA and World Cup organizers, claiming they want Iran eliminated after a controversial 1-1 draw with Egypt in the 2026 World Cup.
Kwara Police arrested two suspected cultists, Abdullahi Omotoho and Abdullahi Kawu, recovering a locally fabricated pistol, in intelligence-led operations in Ilorin.
Lagos police arrested Samson Onilewaji, 21, with a severed human right hand, two pistols, axes, a POS terminal, and five ATM cards during a stop-and-search on Lekki-Epe Expressway.
A Nigerian lawyer explains that loan apps posting debtors' pictures or contacting family is illegal, advises reporting and suing for damages.