NDLEA Destroys 4,628.9kg Cannabis in Edo, Arrests 10
The NDLEA Edo Command destroyed 4,628.9kg of suspected cannabis in two plantations and arrested 10 suspects in separate operations, the state commander said.
Category : Security
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Strait Talks
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz, as the 60-day MoU deadline expires with no agreement in sight.
Ogogo's Daughters Reveal Stage 4 Cancer, Seek Help
Taiwo 'Ogogo' Hassan's daughters reveal their father has Stage 4 cancer, hospitals refuse treatment, and they appeal for medical or traditional help, thanking Senator Yayi for support.
Rivers youths raid shrines over alleged ritual practices
A coalition of youths in Onne community, Eleme LGA, Rivers State, raided and destroyed shrines on August 17, 2026, to end alleged demonic and ritual activities, targeting a shrine owned by Ezewanyi.
Nigerian in Ghana court over alleged bank robbery plot
A Nigerian, Augustine Okechuku Maazi, appeared before Accra Circuit Court 8 on August 17 over an alleged plot to rob three banks in Labone. Police arrested him on August 13 after a foiled operation, but GCB Bank denies any attack, raising questions.
Troops foil mass abduction in Zamfara, rescue nine victims
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA foiled a mass abduction attempt in Zamfara, rescuing nine victims after terrorists attacked commuters at Unguwar Rogo.
Court remands man for stealing shoes from Kano mosque
A Kano Magistrate's Court remanded Muhammad Najib Rimin Kebe in custody for allegedly stealing shoes at a mosque within Norman's Land Court premises. Hearing adjourned to August 28, 2026.
Man remanded for stealing shoes at Kano mosque
A Kano magistrate court ordered the remand of Muhammad Najib Rimin Kebe for trespass and stealing shoes from a mosque within the Norman's Land Courts, with the case adjourned to August 28, 2026.
NITDA Warns Zoom Users of Account Takeover Vulnerability
NITDA alerts Zoom users to a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to take over accounts. Users urged to update apps immediately to prevent unauthorized access.
Man Wanted for Stabbing Only Son to Death in Abia
Solomon Friday is wanted by police for allegedly stabbing Chibunna, an only son, to death over palm fruit in Obingwa LGA, Abia State. Villagers burnt a building in retaliation.
Borno Man Confesses to Beheading Woman in Adamawa Hotel
Ali Haruna, 27, confessed to killing and beheading Aisha in a Girei hotel, Adamawa, and drinking her blood. Police confirm arrest.
Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump Appeal in Carroll Case
The US Supreme Court has again declined to hear Donald Trump's appeal in E Jean Carroll's sex assault and defamation case, making the jury's $5m verdict final.
NDLEA Destroys N301 Billion Illicit Drugs in Lagos
NDLEA destroys 329,865.585kg of illicit drugs worth N301.058 billion in Lagos, citing security and public health impacts.
EFCC Probes Man with Undeclared $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Riyals
EFCC begins investigation of Haruna Yusuf after customs intercepted undeclared $73,000, £15,957, and 827,800 Saudi Riyals at Kano airport between August 8-12, 2026.
Shallipopi Vows Not to Let Case Die, Challenges Dapper
Nigerian singer Shallipopi has resumed his public criticism of music executive Dapper Damm, challenging him to a face-to-face meeting and claiming he has presented evidence to the EFCC over money owed to former artistes.
Man Arrested for Hacking Mother to Death in Ondo
Ondo police arrest Samuel Akoade for allegedly hacking his mother, Olufunke Akoade, to death in Ore on August 16, 2026. Machete recovered, case transferred to CID.
UK Standard Visitor Visa: 11 Allowed Activities for Foreigners
The UK lists 11 activities allowed under the Standard Visitor visa, covering tourism, business, medical treatment, and more, surprising many travellers.
UAE Detains Foreigners With Tampered Passports at Entry Points
The UAE published a regulation allowing arrest of foreigners whose passports show tampering signs like scraping, distortion, or forged seals, as per Article 5 of its forgery law.
Mohbad's Widow Wunmi Shares Cryptic Videos Amid VDM Allegations
Wunmi Aloba, Mohbad's widow, broke her silence with cryptic Instagram videos a day after VeryDarkMan accused her of forging documents to access her late husband's estate. Fans reacted.
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Strait Talks as MoU Expires
Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it blocks Iran strait talks, as the 60-day US-Iran MoU expired. Iran and Oman near shipping deal; IRGC denies backchannel talks.
Court Orders Freeze of 69 Accounts Over N1.39bn Fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos ordered banks and fintechs to freeze 69 accounts linked to alleged N1.39 billion fraud involving eTranzact, according to the EFCC.
FG Warns Illegal Miners Against Abandoned Pits After Plateau Collapse
Minister Dele Alake warns illegal miners against abandoned pits after seven die in Plateau collapse; urges permits, cooperatives, and rehabilitation.
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Billionaire's wife rejects $723m, seeks $6.2b in divorce
American billionaire John Overdeck's wife Laura rejects his $723 million divorce offer, demanding $6.2 billion, 35% of his Two Sigma stake, amid a high-profile trial.
VDM: Labs for Mohbad's Son DNA Test Can't Do Tissue Testing
Verydarkman claims two of three labs chosen for Liam's DNA test can't perform tissue-based testing on embalmed Mohbad, citing email replies.
Jemima Osunde Confronts VIP Traffic Offender in Lagos
Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde refused to yield her lane to a driver going against traffic near Oriental Hotel in Lagos, holding her ground until LASTMA officials arrived. She later vowed to cancel her schedule to stop traffic offenders.
VDM Alleges Mohbad's Widow Wunmi Forged Document
Activist VDM claims Wunmi forged a document to access Mohbad's estate, citing a name discrepancy between her NIN and passport.
Dior Adiele Accuses Father of Abuse, Abandonment in Viral Chat
Artist Dior Adiele publicly calls out her father, accusing him of abandonment, molestation, and neglect, after sharing their WhatsApp conversation online.
Eritrean man guilty of raping pensioner outside church
Bruke Desalagne, 33, was found guilty of raping a pensioner outside St John's church in Harrow, London, after dragging him from a bench and attacking him for 20 minutes.
Man Mourns Sister Killed in Fresh Benue Attack
Amise Friday Johnson mourns his sister Faith, killed in a suspected herdsmen attack in Ukum LGA, Benue State, on August 16, 2026.
NDLEA Destroys N301bn Illicit Drugs in Lagos
NDLEA destroyed 329,865.585kg of seized drugs worth N301.058 billion in Lagos on Monday, removing narcotics from circulation after concluded cases.
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