Lagos Warns Celebrities Against Aiding Street Urchins
Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns celebrities and influencers against funding agberos, which encourages lawlessness and environmental nuisance.
Category : Security
US Army Nigerian Woman Appeals to Trump for Daughter's Visa
Nigerian US Army member Uzumaka appeals to Trump for her critically ill 10-year-old daughter's visa after 10-year separation.
Egypt Caps Foreign Cash at $10,000 for Travellers
Egypt sets cash limits: 5,000 EGP and $10,000 for travellers entering or leaving, as announced by the Egyptian Consulate.
Trump: US Only Semi-Negotiating with Iran Over Hormuz
Trump says US is 'only semi-negotiating' with Iran, allowing economic pressure to mount, as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist.
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Germany deports 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights
Germany deported at least 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights between February and June 2026, with a major joint EU operation in March, according to monitoring reports.
Military arrests two ISWAP collaborators in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI arrested two suspected ISWAP collaborators in Borno, recovering N131,300. The suspects, aged 20 and 18, were detained for further investigation.
Germany Deports 137 Nigerians in 5 Charter Flights by June 2026
Germany deported 137 Nigerians via five charter flights from February to June 2026, with a March EU joint operation returning 50, amid rights concerns.
Saudi Deports 10,827 Illegal Residents in One Week
Saudi Arabia deported 10,827 illegal residents after arresting 14,440 in a week-long crackdown. Ethiopians made up 59% of border arrest attempts.
Man dies after beating over missing phone in Lagos
Azeez died after being beaten by suspected cultists over a missing phone in Oko-Oba, Agege, Lagos. The incident followed a dispute at a birthday party.
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Troops rescue kidnap victim in Plateau, intensify search
Troops of OPEP rescued Mr Boyi Sauka from kidnappers in Bassa LGA, Plateau State, after a midnight abduction; his son remains in captivity.
Yomi Fabiyi Demands Autopsy, Halts Tope Osoba's Burial
Yomi Fabiyi's foundation requests postponement of Tope Osoba's August 13 burial, urging autopsy and police probe due to controversial death circumstances.
NIS Deploys Passport Team to UK to Clear Backlog
NIS deploys passport intervention team to UK, aiming to clear application backlog and improve service delivery for Nigerians abroad.
NAF airstrike kills 9 ISWAP fighters, top commander
NAF airstrike in Sambisa Forest kills nine ISWAP fighters, including senior commander Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, disrupting terrorist operations in Borno.
Jezco Oil founder kidnapped while praying in Anambra
Billionaire Joseph Ezeokafor, founder of Jezco Oil and father of Jowizaza, was kidnapped by gunmen while praying alone on a mountain in Awka, Anambra State. Community postpones festival.
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Infantino Faces Ouster After Failed World Cup Privatisation
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to privatise World Cup commercial rights collapses after UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC reject it, triggering calls for his impeachment.
Saudi, Pakistan, Turkiye sign joint defence pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on Friday, pledging collective defence against armed attacks, amid Middle East tensions.
EFCC Freezes Three Osun Accounts, Tinubu Orders Lifting
EFCC froze three Osun State accounts, not one, ahead of governorship poll; President Tinubu orders immediate vacation of the court order.
AES rejects Tinubu’s remark on Sahel insecurity
The Alliance of Sahel States has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s comment linking Nigeria’s insecurity to Sahel, calling it simplistic and hasty.
Coup Suspects Used Zangi and WhatsApp for Secret Talks
In the alleged coup plot, suspects used Zangi, a privacy-focused app, and WhatsApp. Investigators say these choices shaped evidence gathering.
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Nigerian Military Rescues 363 Victims in One Week
In one week, Nigerian troops rescued 363 abducted persons, including 308 in Niger's Kainji Lake Park, and arrested numerous suspects nationwide.
Akwa Ibom Police Arrest 10 Suspected Cultists, Recover Arms
Akwa Ibom police arrest 10 suspected cultists in two operations, recovering firearms, charms, and cult regalia. Suspects linked to proscribed groups.
Suspected vandal found dead under collapsed tower in Delta
TCN says a suspected vandal died after a tower collapsed on him during a patrol of the 330kV Ughelli-Benin line in Delta State.
Investigation: Unapproved Weight-Loss Injections Sold Online in Nigeria
Premium Times uncovers a digital marketplace selling unapproved GLP-1 weight-loss injections like Mounjaro without prescriptions, with vendors denying side effects and using fake testimonials.
Law Student Found Dead at Lagos Hostel, Police Probe
Lagos police investigate the death of 23-year-old law student Alayande Faith Ajoke, found unresponsive at her Victoria Island hostel. Two handwritten notes recovered, autopsy pending.
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Widow Devastated by False Murder Accusations
A Nigerian widow, Marroots, is heartbroken after villagers accused her of killing her husband. She calls on God to judge her accusers in a viral Facebook post.
Sex Worker Arrested in Fatal Stabbing in South Africa
A 23-year-old sex worker, Mudau Rothe, was arrested for allegedly stabbing a client to death in Thohoyandou, South Africa, following a payment dispute. She appeared in court on murder charges.
16 Benue Villagers Killed by Suspected Herders Buried
Sixteen residents of Efeyo community in Benue State, killed by armed invaders, were buried in a mass funeral amid tears on August 8, 2026.
Kano Court Remands Woman Over Genital Cutting
A Kano magistrate court remanded Maimunatu Idris, 25, in prison for allegedly cutting off her boyfriend's genital with a knife at Durbar Hotel. She faces charges of grievous bodily harm and attempted murder, with the next hearing set for September 9, 2026
Troops Rescue 33 Kidnapped Passengers in Zamfara
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and police rescued 33 passengers abducted by terrorists in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara, on August 8, 2026, without casualties.
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Gunmen Kill Man on Way to Church in Plateau
Daniel Simon Dachomo was shot dead by gunmen on his way to church in Fann community, Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, sparking panic and calls for security.
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