Man Arrested Over Fire at LGBT+ Nightclub
A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a significant fire broke out at Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes. No injuries were reported.
A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a significant fire broke out at Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes. No injuries were reported.
Black South Africans have summoned Chinese, Indian, and other non-African shop owners to demand they stop employing Black African immigrants, sparking controversy.
Traders in Southeast Nigeria allegedly adulterate palm oil with industrial dyes and chemicals, posing cancer and organ damage risks, experts warn.
Unknown gunmen attacked an unregistered orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, abducting 23 pupils and the proprietor's wife. Security forces rescued 15 pupils; search for remaining 8 continues.
A 65-year-old man was discovered dead in a restroom at FC Schalke's VELTINS-Arena. Police are investigating, with no signs of foul play.
Keyonna Waddell, 35, faces up to 25 years for throwing homemade dynamite at her sleeping boyfriend, causing his hand to be blown off and amputated.
A crew member for Shakira was crushed to death while building a stage for her upcoming concert in Colombia. Investigation underway.
Gunmen attacked Gako village in Plateau State, killing Rev. Ayuba Choji, his wife, and two children. The assailants also destroyed farmlands, worsening food insecurity.
Kogi State government rescued 15 children abducted by gunmen from an unregistered orphanage in Zariagi. Efforts continue to free remaining victims.
Kogi State Internal Revenue Service arrested three individuals for illegal roadblocks and unauthorized fee collection in Ofu LGA, enforcing the federal ban.
Obafemi Awolowo University declines use of Oduduwa Hall for Peter Obi's lecture due to insufficient notice, citing security and logistical concerns.
Ogun State Police Command refutes a viral video claiming armed bandits in a forest, stating it's false and originated from Kenya in 2022.
Linda Charlene Stevens, 67, faces negligent homicide charges after leaving her 7-month-old foster grandchild in a hot car for eight hours while she worked at a library in Tennessee.
Pope Leo XIV condemned war-makers as thieves who steal humanity's future, warning of nuclear risks on Chornobyl anniversary.
Ondo Police arrest 32-year-old Beninese fashion designer for allegedly raping his 17-year-old apprentice after forcing her to drink alcohol.
Bandits attacked Odo-Eri community in Kogi again, kidnapping two residents just days after an RCCG pastor and his family were abducted, heightening fear among locals.
Ademola Oke, 37, died unexpectedly at his UK workplace, the third such death among Nigerians in Britain this April, raising diaspora concerns.
Residents of Gurbi in Katsina State successfully repelled bandits, forcing them to retreat. At least 10 fleeing residents were killed in Nagodi. Security response was delayed.
A third UK-based Nigerian, Ademola Oke, 37, was found unresponsive at his workplace on April 18, 2026. He was in good health earlier that day.
Repeated NIN platform outages disrupt banking, telecom, and essential services in Nigeria. Experts cite outdated infrastructure, poor power supply, and centralized systems as key causes, urging government investment.
Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma'aji sues FG for N500m over prolonged detention without trial since September 2025 for alleged coup plot.
Delta State Police arrest suspects, recover AK-47 rifles and ammunition in anti-kidnapping operations in Ughelli and Port Harcourt.
Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has charged officers to treat the public with civility and professionalism, emphasizing that citizens are the 'bosses' of the police.
Four former Zamfara governors and Governor Dauda Lawal held a closed-door meeting to address the state's insecurity. Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle pledged to deploy troops to combat armed banditry.
NiDCOM received rescued trafficking victim Busola Alale from Cairo, warning Nigerians against irregular migration and unverified job offers abroad.
State sports directors threaten to boycott 2026 Coal City Games if NSC does not reinstate traditional sports, Olympic events, and board games removed from the festival.
NCC reports 1,883 fibre cuts in Q1 2026, a decline from 2025's average of 2,400/month. Complaints dropped 78% due to network upgrades and enforcement of CNII Order.
NFF denies Victor Agali's claim that FIFA pays pensions to ex-internationals through the federation, calling it false and urging verification.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund donates operational vehicle to Nigeria Police Violent Crimes Response Unit, urging sustained support for security.
NUPENG calls on FG to address insecurity and bad roads hindering petroleum distribution, warns of job losses and workers' rights suppression.