Mentally Ill Man Allegedly Kills Woman in Benue

A 29-year-old woman, Comfort Hajia Anura, died after an alleged attack by a mentally unstable man in Benue State. The incident occurred in January 2026 in Naka, Gwer-West LGA, with the culprit reportedly killed at the scene.

Two Men Sentenced to Death for Killing Newlywed in Kano

A Kano State High Court has sentenced Aliyu Hussaini and Amir Zakariyya to death by hanging for the murder of groom Yazid Haruna during a robbery. The court also imposed additional prison terms for conspiracy and armed robbery.

Explosions Hit Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi in Gulf Escalation

Major Gulf cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha experienced fresh explosions amid escalating military tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel. Authorities report interceptions, casualties, and damage to landmarks.

NAPTIP Convicts Ondo Baby Factory Couple After 11 Years

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has secured a landmark conviction against a couple operating a baby factory in Ondo State, with 14-year sentences and asset forfeiture after an 11-year prosecution.

Six US Soldiers Killed in Iranian Strike at Kuwait Port

Six U.S. service members were killed in a direct Iranian strike on a temporary operations center at Shuaiba Port in Kuwait, marking the first American combat fatalities in Operation Epic Fury. The attack has escalated tensions in the Middle East.

Mafia Boss Nitto Santapaola Dies in Prison Aged 87

Benedetto 'Nitto' Santapaola, a feared Italian Mafia leader, died in prison at 87 after decades behind bars. He was convicted for high-profile murders, including judges Falcone and Borsellino, marking the end of a violent era in Sicily's organized crime h

Expert Urges Continued Pipeline Surveillance in Niger Delta

Security expert Blessing Agbomhere calls on the Federal Government to maintain the pipeline surveillance contract coordinated by Tompolo, describing it as critical to Nigeria's economic stability and regional security in the Niger Delta.

Social Media Warning Resurfaces After Kola Onifoto's Death

Following the tragic death of ex-military officer and photographer Kola Onifoto in a Lagos motorbike accident, a social media post reveals a friend had warned him against buying the bike. Conflicting reports emerge about the circumstances of his passing.

Murder-Suicide at Alabama Hospital After Birth

A 19-year-old husband fatally shot his 24-year-old wife at an Alabama hospital after she gave birth, then killed himself. Police confirm it as a domestic murder-suicide, with no other injuries reported.

Army: Boko Haram, ISWAP Use Old Photos for Propaganda

The Nigerian Army's Operation Hadin Kai reveals that Boko Haram and ISWAP are circulating outdated photos and reports, including false claims of 20 soldiers killed, in a desperate propaganda campaign to mislead the public about their diminished capabiliti

Nigerian Woman Jailed in UK for Train Assault

Gloria Makanjuola, a 35-year-old Nigerian woman, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for assaulting a commuter and attempting to steal his wallet on a London Underground train, following a British Transport Police investigation.

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