A viral video shows Nigerian military personnel exchanging blows on a road in Bayelsa during President Bola Tinubu's visit. The cause of the altercation remains unknown as the incident sparks widespread social media attention.
A Georgia woman faces multiple child cruelty charges after authorities allege six children were left unattended for 12 hours, leading to one child's death and reports of children eating insects due to lack of food.
Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling, 21, pleads not guilty to manslaughter after her newborn son was found dead in a trash bag in her closet. She faces up to 31 years in prison if convicted.
Nigerian troops, alongside local vigilantes, neutralized 10 terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition, and fuel in coordinated operations across Plateau State's Wase and Kanam LGAs.
Ondo State's Amotekun Corps has paraded 164 suspects, including kidnappers, armed robbers, and human traffickers, following a week-long clearance operation across the state.
A 53-year-old Nigerian national, Stanley Anayo Chukwu Chukwukere, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment in Malta for importing nearly 1kg of cocaine in his stomach. The court also imposed a €15,000 fine and asset forfeiture.
A Boko Haram faction released a video showing 416 abducted residents from Ngoshe, Borno, claiming they are healthy and unharmed. Victims appeal for government intervention to secure their release.
A Volkswagen Golf loaded with suspected explosive materials was intercepted by residents in Gada, Kazaure LGA, Jigawa State, at 1:00 a.m. on April 10, 2026. Occupants fled, and the vehicle was handed to security agents for investigation.
Armed bandits attacked Nuku village in Kwara, killing five forest guards and destroying property worth millions of naira, heightening security fears in the region.
A late-night assault on Mbwelle village in Plateau State's Bokkos LGA claimed eight lives, including a pregnant woman, with three injured and several missing. Local authorities condemn the violence and urge community vigilance.
Two labourers, Aduak Effiong and Godwin Etim, face charges of conspiracy, stealing a N10 million Toyota Corolla, and threatening the owner's driver in Akure, Ondo State. They were granted bail by the court.
Eight people were killed in Mbwelle village, Plateau State, during a gunmen attack on April 9, 2026. Community leaders express frustration over the lack of security response during the hours-long assault, with victims primarily from one family.
Forensic experts and civil society groups commend Federal Government and Tantita Security Services for improved pipeline protection, linking it to increased oil production. Stakeholders warn against decentralizing surveillance, citing risks to national se
Nigeria's Defence Minister General Christopher Musa has appealed for military solidarity following the alleged killing of a brigadier-general by Boko Haram in Borno State, emphasizing the challenges in identifying terrorists.
A decade-long list reveals over ten senior Nigerian military officers killed in terrorism fights, with StatiSense data highlighting casualties in Borno and public frustration over military focus.
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A 28-year-old former employee of Vovida Communications in Lagos has been arrested for breaking into his old office and stealing ₦15 million worth of IT equipment as revenge for being fired, with CCTV footage leading to his capture.
A tragic incident in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district saw three teenage girls drown while attempting to take selfies at Mulagummi waterfall. The horrific video captures their final moments.
A viral video of a fire in Abia State has ignited online debate, with an X user questioning the absence of fire services and advocating for nationwide psychiatric hospitals to address societal issues.
A three-month-old baby girl has died in a dog attack at a home in Redcar, North Yorkshire. Armed police responded, shooting one dog and recovering another, while a man was arrested and released on bail.
A 25-year-old Chicago model, Alexander Kazanowski, was fatally beaten outside a bar. Police are searching for four persons of interest in the homicide case.
A 50-year-old woman in Arkansas was arrested on felony theft charges after allegedly refusing to return $19,388 she received due to a payroll error that paid her $1,650 per hour instead of $16.50.
The Federal Government has published an updated list of 48 Nigerians sanctioned as terrorism financiers in 2026, demonstrating a broad crackdown on financial networks supporting extremist activities.
Senator Osita Ngwu commends the Nigerian Air Force for its intensified counter-terrorism efforts, pledging sustained legislative support to enhance national security and funding.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora confirms 24 fatalities in Easter Sunday terrorist attack on Debe village, Kebbi State. Church and mosque destroyed, hundreds displaced.
Major General Henry Ayoola (rtd) dismisses claims that Nigerian soldiers purchasing personal military kits indicates systemic failure, explaining it's common for personnel to supplement standard-issue equipment.
Bandits launched a deadly assault on Nuku village in Kwara State, killing five forest guards and destroying property in a brazen early morning attack.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed 24 fatalities in a violent Easter attack on Debe village in Kebbi State. Armed assailants burned St. Mary's Catholic Church, a mosque, homes, and shops, displacing hundreds of residents.
A 50-year-old man has been found guilty of a prolonged sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl during a train journey from Southend to London. The predator trapped the victim in her seat and blocked her escape.
Suspected gunmen attacked a poultry farm in Ondo State, killing a woman and her daughter while abducting three workers. Police and Amotekun rescued victims and are pursuing perpetrators.
A 22-year-old pregnant woman, Ava Woodcock, was shot and killed in a Glasgow, Kentucky, restaurant parking lot after honking at a man. The suspect, Brandon Bond, faces murder and fetal homicide charges.