Nigeria won't tolerate dehumanization of citizens abroad - VP Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima warns Nigeria will no longer tolerate dehumanisation of its citizens abroad, condemning xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Category : Security
Woman slams Senator Shehu Sani over AES advice
A woman from an AES country blasted Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani for advising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso on elections and ECOWAS, citing Nigeria's own issues.
Bauchi Police Arrest 70-Year-Old for Defiling 8-Year-Old Girl
Bauchi Police arrested 70-year-old Usman Abubakar for allegedly defiling an 8-year-old girl in an uncompleted building. The suspect confessed, and the case was transferred to SCID for prosecution.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Iran War Tensions
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned, citing friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, six months into the Iran war, sources told CNN.
Borno Terrorist Family Member Surrenders with Two Children
Mrs Yaganama Abdul, 45, a suspected terrorist family member, surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in Mafa LGA, Borno, with her two children after escaping Burari enclave.
Woman Denied Bond After Stabbing Lyft Driver 11 Times
Naziyha Weatherall, 22, denied bond after allegedly stabbing Lyft driver Sergii Savchenko 11 times and carjacking his vehicle in Greenville County on April 22.
Five UK Nuns Face 108 Charges of Historic Child Abuse
Five nuns face 108 charges of historic child abuse at Nazareth House in Scotland, including forcing a child to eat vomit and using a hot iron, with a trial set for 2027.
Military Rescues 15 NYSC Members, 6 Others in Kogi
The Nigerian military rescued 21 kidnap victims, including 15 NYSC members, from Egume-Ochaja forest in Kogi State. Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja confirmed the operation.
Bishop Oyedepo Knocks Wife Beaters, Shares Marriage Secret
Bishop David Oyedepo rebuked men who beat wives at the Annual Youth Convention, saying they should register at the sports council, and shared lessons from his 44-year marriage.
Benue Governor Pushes Community-Based Security at Summit
Governor Hyacinth Alia urged coordinated community-led security responses at the North-Central Regional Security Summit in Makurdi, warning that military deployments alone cannot ensure lasting peace.
D4vd's Lawyers Withdraw, Public Defender Appointed
Singer D4vd's legal team withdrew from his murder case, prompting a judge to appoint the LA County Public Defender's Office after he qualified for indigent defense, despite reported $11 million earnings.
Trump shares AI video of Iran's Kharg Island being blown up
US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social showing Iran's Kharg Island being destroyed, hours after US strikes on Iranian launchers killed several people.
Police arrest 19-year-old robbery suspect with toy pistol
Katsina Police arrest 19-year-old for attempted robbery using a toy pistol. Suspect nabbed with black toy gun at Kofar Sauri after report.
Kogi Police Rescue 10 of 15 Abducted NYSC Members
Kogi police rescued 10 of 15 NYSC members abducted on Aloma-Egane Expressway. Commissioner confirms arrests and ongoing search for remaining victims.
UK Bans Under-13s From All Forms of Employment
The UK has confirmed a blanket employment ban on children under 13, with local authorities regulating work for those aged 13 to the Minimum School Leaving Age.
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19-year-old arrested in Katsina for chasing victim with toy pistol
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Katsina after allegedly chasing a victim with a toy pistol at Kofar Sauri. Police recovered the imitation firearm and are investigating him for attempted robbery and impersonation.
Woman Quits Funerals After Seeing Deceased Aunt at Own Burial
A Nigerian woman, Orie Azu Udu, stopped attending funerals after claiming she saw her friend's deceased aunt at her own burial, serving food and later possessing a mourner.
Kano court remands 2 over machete killing of theft suspect
A Kano magistrates' court remanded two youths in a correctional centre over the alleged machete murder of a man accused of theft in Karfi village, Kura LGA, until September 23, 2026, pending legal advice.
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Kogi police rescue 11 of 15 abducted NYSC members, hunt for 4 others
Kogi police rescued 11 of 15 abducted NYSC members on Aloma-Egane Expressway; search for 4 remaining victims and perpetrators continues.
Abandoned newborn rescued alive from Benue forest
A newborn baby girl, abandoned for about three days in Ashar forest, Benue State, was rescued alive by a passerby and taken to a clinic for urgent medical care.
Seven arrested after newborn girl found dead in Sheffield
Seven people are arrested on suspicion of murder after a newborn baby girl was found dead at a residence in Sheffield's Wincobank district on Sunday morning.
US Releases Updated Deportation List of 427 West Africans
The US published an updated deportation list naming 427 people from 16 West African countries, including Nigeria (134), Liberia (111), and Ghana (44), with criminal charges.
DSS Suspends Sowore Cybercrime Case Until After 2027 Polls
The DSS has suspended its cyberbullying case against AAC candidate Omoyele Sowore until after the 2027 presidential election, following a directive from its Director-General.
FCCPC Intensifies Probe as Cement Prices Exceed ₦15,000
FCCPC investigates Dangote, BUA, and HBM Nigeria as 50kg cement bag prices exceed ₦15,000, despite Nigeria's 60-65 million tonne capacity and lower prices in Kenya, Tanzania, and Togo.
Troops Kill Terrorist Lieutenant, Recover Machine Guns in Katsina
Nigerian troops killed senior terrorist Smally, a lieutenant to Kachalla Muhammadu Filani, and recovered machine guns, AK-47s, and motorcycles in a Katsina operation on August 29, 2026.
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INEC lists 10 unauthorised NDC candidates for Anambra Assembly
The NDC says INEC published 10 unauthorised candidates for Anambra State Assembly seats, alleging a plot to impose names and plans legal action.
Newborn baby girl rescued alive with maggots in Benue forest
A newborn baby girl was found abandoned in a carton near Ashar forest in Konshisha LGA, Benue State, with maggots and a foul smell. She is now receiving treatment at Dooshima Clinic in Wuese.
Police Arrest Plateau Varsity Students Over Assault Video
Plateau Police arrest female students of Federal University of Education, Pankshin, for assaulting a colleague in a viral video. The suspects face charges after investigation.
Saudi Deports 14,905 in Immigration Crackdown
Saudi Arabia deported 14,905 illegal residents and arrested 14,434 others during an August 20-26 crackdown on residency, labour, and border violations.
US to Deport UAE Citizen Mohamed Rashed Over Tax Crimes
The US announced deportation of UAE national Mohamed Rashed, arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, for tax revenue crimes. Authorities released his name and photo.
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