Alleged accomplice of Taylor Swift plotter faces beheading
A 21-year-old Austrian suspect, Hasan E, is on trial in Saudi Arabia for a stabbing attack in Mecca and faces beheading, with links to the failed Taylor Swift concert terror plot in Vienna.
Category : Security
Nigeria Lists 30 Witnesses in Coup Plot Case Against Tinubu
Nigeria's federal government has prepared 30 witnesses to testify against coup plotters accused of attempting to overthrow President Tinubu, including bank officials, military officers, and forensic experts.
18-Year-Old Bride Brutalised Without Father's Consent
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu reveals that Chisom, an 18-year-old rescued from an abusive husband, was married off without her father's consent after being separated from him for years.
US Lists Nigeria Bureaux de Change in ISIS Financing Crackdown
The US Treasury's OFAC has released a list of Nigeria bureaux de change and other entities accused of financing ISIS, blocking assets and restricting transactions.
Two killed in bandit attack on commuters in Kogi
Two persons were killed by armed bandits along Okoloke–Isanlu Esa road in Yagba West LGA, Kogi State. The attackers shot victims without kidnapping, and troops responded.
Ottawa Police Chief Warns Officers Over Database Misuse
Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs warns officers against using government databases to find women for intimate relationships, calling it sexual misconduct.
FRSC Warns Against Overloading After Intercepting Dangerous Vehicles
The FRSC intercepted dangerously overloaded vehicles and warns that overloading is an 'audition for disaster' that jeopardizes lives on Nigerian roads.
Abuja traffic robber arrested by FCT police during patrol
FCT Police arrest suspected traffic robber Yahuza Sani in Abuja, recovering three mobile phones, a dagger, and a motorcycle. One accomplice escapes.
Newborn Baby Found Dead at Dump Site in Bayelsa
A newborn baby boy was found dead at a refuse dump site beside Tombia Bridge in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, by a local scavenger on Monday night.
ISWAP Informant Arrested in Borno IDP Camp by Troops
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested suspected ISWAP informant Modu Fanni at Kuya IDP camp in Monguno, Borno State, on June 21, 2026, following intelligence-led operations.
Arby's manager charged with poisoning after customer gets herpes
An Oklahoma Arby's manager has been charged with felony poisoning after a customer contracted herpes from food that police say was contaminated with spit.
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NDLEA 24-hour drug addiction helpline: Free, confidential support
NDLEA offers a free, confidential 24-hour counselling and referral helpline at 0800 1020 3040 for Nigerians battling drug addiction, connecting callers to mental health experts and over 30 rehab centres nationwide.
3 Arrested Over Cleric's Suspicious Death in Ondo Hotel
Ondo police arrest three suspects after 71-year-old Cherubim and Seraphim Church elder Omotayo Fajana is found dead in a hotel room; body moved without medical certification.
US sanctions Lagos bureaux de change for ISIS financing
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on June 22, 2026, targeting six entities and three individuals, including Lagos-based bureaux de change, for facilitating ISIS financial networks in West Africa.
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Nigerians in South Africa protest evacuation delays
Nigerians stranded in South Africa protested at the High Commission in Pretoria over delays in evacuation flights, chanting 'We wan go o, we no go gree' as a June 30 anti-immigrant deadline approaches.
Female Teacher Lynched: Final Plea 'Please, I Need Water'
Malama Ummulkhair, an Islamic teacher, was lynched by a mob in Kaduna after false accusations of child stealing. Her final plea was 'Please, I need water.'
EFCC Probe: Ex-Delta Gov Okowa Visits Lagos Office
Former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa visited the EFCC Lagos office amid a probe into alleged fund diversion, seeking his international passport for medical treatment abroad.
Kwara Polytechnic Lecturer Suspended Over Student Flogging Video
A viral video shows a Kwara Polytechnic lecturer flogging kneeling students during an exam, sparking outrage. The school has suspended the lecturer pending investigation.
18 dead in France, two children in hot car as Europe bakes
At least 18 people have died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a severe heatwave smashed records across Europe, with temperatures soaring above 41°C.
Police rescue man who attempted suicide after theft accusation
Police in Lagos rescued a 23-year-old man who ingested insecticide after being accused of theft. He was found unconscious in Magodo and taken to hospital.
ICE arrests Nigerian man convicted of r@pe, domestic violence
ICE arrested Nigerian Ayodeji Olamide Ajayi, convicted of r@pe, kidnapping, domestic violence, and other crimes. He entered the US on a student visa in 2007 and now faces deportation.
Kwara Poly suspends lecturer for flogging IJMB candidates
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has suspended a lecturer seen in a viral video flogging IJMB candidates who arrived late for exams, citing opposition to physical punishment.
US Embassy Warns Nigerians on Visa Violations
The US Mission in Nigeria warns travelers to comply with visa conditions, stay only for authorized periods, and avoid violations that could jeopardize future entry and US-Nigeria relations.
Nigerian Navy intercepts five stowaways on India-bound ship
Nigerian Navy intercepted five stowaways on the India-bound vessel MT CHINAFRIE HAPPINESS at Tin Can Island Port, handing them over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for prosecution.
Fête de la Musique violence: stabbings, rapes, 240+ arrests
At least 240 arrested, two stabbed, and multiple rapes reported at France's Fête de la Musique festival, with women attacked by syringes.
US to Deport Nigerian Man Who Overstayed Visa, Became Kidnapper
Ayodeji Olamide Ajayi, a Nigerian who entered the US on a student visa in 2007 and remained illegally, faces deportation after convictions for kidnapping, domestic violence, and other crimes.
Bandits Kill 9 Farmers in Kaduna Farmland Attack
Armed bandits killed at least nine farmers in Kuyello District, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, with several others missing, raising food security fears.
Lagos Police Confirm No Bomb Threat After IED Scare in Mushin
Lagos police confirm no threat from suspected IED scare in Mushin after thorough assessment by EOD-CBRN unit, CP Tijani Fatai visits area to reassure residents.
Petrol Bomb Attack on BJP Leader's Clinic in Bathinda
A petrol bomb attack on BJP leader Dr Tarsem Garg's clinic in Bathinda has triggered panic and raised urgent security concerns ahead of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's visit.
Dutch teen stabs parents death sends photos
A 15-year-old Dutch girl who identified as a dog allegedly stabbed her parents to death and wounded the family dog, then shared crime scene photos on WhatsApp.
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