The Israeli military reversed its earlier denial and admitted its troops fired on the vehicle carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in January 2024, opening a criminal investigation into her death.
A Eurocopter EC130 B4 crashed near Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya, killing all 7 aboard, including pilot Josh Outram, founder of Africa Heli Adventures.
Davido publicly denied reports of a gunmen attack on Governor Ademola Adeleke's convoy in Osun State, claiming the incident was a fight outside the palace unrelated to the governor.
Orji Okoro, arrested in Edo for sodomising a 12-year-old male apprentice, blames alcohol and the devil. Police Commissioner Patrick Daaor paraded him on August 18, 2026, and assured the suspect would be charged to court.
Idongesit Udoewah reveals his uncle in America sent an official invitation letter for a Houston visit in 2018, then stopped all contact after his passport was ready, leaving him depressed and broken.
More than 8,000 people are unaccounted for in Gaza, with families uncertain if loved ones are dead or detained, as bodies are recovered daily from rubble.
South African protesters from the March and March movement gathered outside Cape Town Regional Court on August 19, chanting for beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina to leave the country as her immigration case was heard.
India's CBI has charged Twisha Sharma's husband and mother-in-law with abetment to suicide and cruelty five months after her wedding, sparking a media frenzy over alleged dowry torture.
Retired military personnel protested in Abuja on August 19, 2026, demanding the implementation of consequential pension adjustments following salary increases for serving officers approved by President Tinubu.
Troops in Katsina State arrested an 18-year-old suspected informant for armed bandits, who was gathering intelligence on security forces' deployment in Musawa LGA. The arrest followed community vigilance and timely reporting.
Over 100 bags of human faeces were discovered in a residential building in Aba, Abia State, by ASEPA officials, who sealed the premises over severe public health risks.
The Nigeria Correctional Service confirms an inmate named John Israel escaped from the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri, urging public vigilance and reporting to authorities.
Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE, rescued four minors aged 13-15 from suspected kidnappers in Agingi, Bassa LGA, Plateau State, on August 17, 2026.
Francis Clifford Smith, convicted of murder in 1950 at age 25, died in June 2026 at 101 after over 70 years in prison. He maintained innocence, survived eight execution dates, and his case highlights the ageing prisoner crisis in the US.
The International Criminal Court condemns US sanctions on its president Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as a 'flagrant attack' on judicial independence, drawing global backlash from Japan and the EU.
Seven people died when the Lady Lorry aircraft crashed into Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya. Police Commander David Nkoroi confirmed the crash, and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority reported a second helicopter accident involving a Eurocopter EC130
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the immediate demolition of buildings obstructing waterways in Abuja, warning that senators and influential property owners will not be spared from enforcement.
The Centre for Public Accountability and Social Well-Being has urged security agencies to intervene after alleged violent attacks on the Ojaekomo Family and their partner over land in Sapata Village, Eti-Osa.
Armed police and soldiers blocked retired military personnel from gathering at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja on Wednesday, August 19, to demand pension adjustments linked to salary increases for serving troops.
A US federal judge has lifted a stay blocking the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for about 5,000 Ethiopians, with DHS warning them to leave immediately or face deportation.
All seven people on board a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter that crashed at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu county, Kenya, on August 19, 2026, have been confirmed dead by police and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
Innocent Tino, a Nigerian-American, explains how UK sexual assault cases are handled, urging prayers for Poco Lee amid unverified arrest allegations.
Canada's IRCC warns immigrants that submitting false documents like fake passports or marriage certificates can result in a 5-year ban, loss of status, or criminal charges for citizens involved in sham marriages.
A young man visiting Lagos mainland transferred N20,500 to a POS agent for N20,000 cash withdrawal. The agent fled immediately after the transaction confirmed, leaving the man without money or cash.
The Lagos State Government has seized 175 vehicles for violating dealer number plate rules, warning motorists against using them for daily driving under the 2018 Transport Sector Reform Law.
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose claims the Accord Party spent over N40 billion to win the August 15 Osun governorship election, contradicting Davido's assertion that the party won through popular support alone.
Taiwo Aromolaran visited EFCC HQ in 2021 expecting a rejection letter but refused to accept it, catching the attention of Chairman Bawa who hired her on the spot.
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Soldiers blocked retired military personnel from protesting at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja over the Federal Government's failure to implement approved salary increases for serving and retired personnel.
Foluso Omole, a 38-year-old Nigerian-Australian, has been charged over an alleged $5 million NDIS fraud scheme after being arrested at Adelaide Airport while attempting to board a one-way flight to Nigeria.
Nigerian lecturer Uche Ike says wives who deny sex push their husbands toward female students. He praises his wife for satisfying him three times daily.