DNA Tests: 1 in 4 paternity tests negative in Nigeria report
Smart DNA Nigeria's 2025/2026 report reveals 23.6% of paternity tests were negative, cautioning against generalizing to all Nigerian families.
Category : Security
101-Year-Old Woman Released After Cannabis Arrest in Ogun
Esther Ogunmabo, 101, was arrested by NDLEA for selling cannabis in Ilisan, Ogun State, but released on age grounds and referred for counselling.
Jigawa Police Recover Headless Body, Launch Murder Probe
Jigawa police have launched a murder investigation after a headless body was found in a bush at Shanya Babba village, Maigatari LGA. The severed head was recovered nearby.
Nigerian Woman Shares Domestic Violence Survival Story
Chidindu Elijah, a mother of three, opened up about surviving domestic violence, sharing her story on what would have been her 18th wedding anniversary.
Peter Obi: Nigeria must not become a killing field
Peter Obi urges urgent government action after deadly attacks in Benue, Plateau, and Niger states, citing 23 killed in Plateau and over 40 in Niger.
Togo: serious evidence against detained French filmmakers
Togo's government says it holds 'serious and corroborative evidence' against two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer, detained since July 27 on false declaration charges.
Bayelsa Police Rescue Woman After 26 Days in Kidnappers' Den
Bayelsa police rescued Sarah Chinedu, 42, after 26 days in captivity. One suspect arrested; kidnappers had demanded N100m, reduced to N20m.
Two killed as DSS, security forces rescue abducted man in Imo
DSS and security forces rescued a 29-year-old man abducted in Orlu, Imo, killing two suspected kidnappers and recovering weapons.
ISWAP executes senior Shura Council member over defiance
ISWAP has reportedly executed senior Shura Council member Yaa Saleh for defying Wali Baa Shuwa, amid a leadership reshuffle in the Lake Chad region.
Missing Oyo park ranger found dead in forest in suspected suicide
A 40-year-old Chief Park Ranger with Old Oyo National Park was found dead, hanging from a tree in Tede forest, Oyo State, in a suspected suicide after being missing for four days.
Police arrest 10 suspected cultists in Cross River, recover firearms
Cross River police arrest 10 Axe Men Confraternity suspects in Abini, Biase LGA, recovering a pistol and other exhibits after a community petition.
Nigerian man jailed 12 years in UK for rape, assault
Olukanyinsola Odebode, 30, was jailed 12 years in Swansea Crown Court for raping one woman and sexually assaulting another while on bail, with life-altering consequences for victims.
Taiwo Hassan Ogogo and 7 Other Nigerian Celebrities Who Bravely Fought Cancer
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo died of stage 4 cancer on August 23, 2026, joining a list of Nigerian celebrities like Alexx Ekubo and Sadiq Daba who battled the disease.
Terrorists Abduct Kwara Monarch in Late-Night Raid
Terrorists abducted Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I in Igbesi, Kwara State, on Saturday night. Police confirm rescue efforts are ongoing.
20-Year-Old Miner Found Dead With Machete Wounds in Plateau
Abdulmuminu Muhammad, 20, was found dead with machete wounds along Gana Ropp-Barkin Ladi road in Plateau State on August 23, 2026, after relatives launched a search.
NDLEA arrests 101-year-old, seizes N4.4bn drugs
The NDLEA arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother and intercepted illicit drugs worth N4.4 billion in coordinated operations across Nigeria.
Tinubu Appoints Matawalle to 2027 APC Campaign Security Role
President Tinubu appoints Defence Minister Bello Matawalle as Deputy Director of Security for the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council, a role he has accepted with a pledge of loyalty.
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NDLEA arrests 101-year-old with cocaine in fufu
NDLEA arrested 101-year-old Esther Ogunmabo in Ogun State with 90kg of skunk hidden in fufu. Her daughter, who supplied the drugs, was also arrested.
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Sheggz threatens to sue Bella for defamation over ₦11m debt
Sheggz's lawyers demand retraction and apology from Bella over alleged defamatory statements, including abuse claims and an ₦11 million debt, amid their public breakup.
Troops Kill Bandit, Arrest 2 Kidnap Suspects in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed a suspected bandit and arrested two kidnap suspects in separate Benue operations on August 19, 2026, recovering arms and charms.
Peller Accused of Abandoning Shrine After Juju Deal
A man publicly accused Nigerian streamer Peller of visiting his shrine for juju to become famous and abandoning him for over three years, warning of consequences if he fails to return.
Bandits kidnap Kwara monarch in Igbesi community attack
Armed bandits invaded Igbesi community in Isin LGA, Kwara State, abducting traditional ruler Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I and other residents late Saturday night.
Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant for four days
Iranian-linked hackers forced a small UK power generator to shut down for four days last month, marking a first in successful cyberattacks on UK facilities. The incident was reported to the NCSC, which issued advisories to power companies.
Jigawa Building Collapse Kills Two Children After Heavy Rain
Two children died and several were injured when a building collapsed in Gandun Sarki, Jigawa State, after heavy rainfall caused flooding and destroyed over 20 homes.
Bandits kidnap Kwara village head's wife, demand N20m on TikTok
Bandits abducted Iya Ayoka, wife of Dabu community head in Kwara, on Friday night. They use another victim's TikTok to demand N20m ransom.
Suspected ritualists behead deaf woman in Adamawa
Suspected ritualists beheaded 38-year-old deaf woman Susuti Denhan in Girei LGA, Adamawa State, escaping with her head. Her body was recovered Saturday.
Kaduna teen freed after N5m ransom, motorcycles paid
A 14-year-old Kaduna girl kidnapped with her sister three months ago has regained freedom after parents paid N5m and four motorcycles. She was allegedly r@ped repeatedly in captivity.
Benue Woman Accuses Man of Killing Four Children with Juju
Agbo Comfort accuses a man of killing her sister's four children in Benue State using evil charms planted in their compound within three days.
Suspected Fulani Militias Kill Miner in Plateau
Suspected Fulani militias killed miner Dachung Dacholom at an illegal mining site in Rim, Riyom LGA, Plateau State, on August 22, 2026. Troops and DSS responded but made no contact with attackers.
Mother, 3 Children Die in Yobe Fire Outbreak
A woman and her three children died in a fire that razed Rugar Audu Badali Fulani community in Karasuwa LGA, Yobe State, on Friday, August 21, 2026. YOSEMA confirmed the incident and led a joint assessment team to the scene.
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