Man Hospitalised After Suspected Shark Bite Off Waterford
A man was airlifted to Cork University Hospital after a suspected shark bite off Ram Head, Waterford, on August 11, prompting a multi-agency rescue.
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NUPRC Warns of Fake AI-Generated Employment Letters
NUPRC alerts Nigerians to fake, AI-generated employment letters circulating in its name, warns no recruitment is ongoing, and urges caution against fraudsters demanding payment.
Texas mom arrested in Mexico after 30 years for toddler murder
Maria Narez, 48, accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter in 1996, was arrested in Mexico after nearly 30 years on the run. She faces extradition to Tarrant County on capital murder charges.
Police recover nine bodies after terrorist attack in Niger
Niger State Police confirm recovery of nine bodies on Wawa-Lumma road, Borgu LGA, after suspected terrorist attack. Security forces intensify clearance operations.
IGP Bars Amotekun from Osun Election Security
IGP Olatunji Disu bars Amotekun and other private security groups from Osun governorship election duties, deploys DIG to coordinate security, warns against electoral offences.
Man Gets Life for Raping 9-Year-Old Girl in Delta
Delta High Court sentences Abubakar Mohammed to life imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old girl in Asaba, citing victim's evidence and medical proof.
384 APM Candidates Sue Party Over Oyo Primaries
384 APM candidates in Oyo State sue party at Federal High Court to block rerun of August 3 primaries, citing factional split and legal questions over OYSIEC's authority.
U.S. Deports 3 Million in 15 Months
The U.S. government reports over 3 million deportations in 15 months, with no undocumented immigrants released, citing tightened visa rules and denaturalization efforts.
Customs Seize 399 Rifles, Parts at Tincan Island Port
Nigeria Customs Service uncovers 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms and rifle parts in a container at Tincan Island Port, set to hand over to NCCSALW.
Three-Year-Old Found Dead in Delta Community
A three-year-old boy, Lemuel, was found dead in Delta State after going missing. A tenant was arrested; child's items were found in his apartment.
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Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor confirmed dead after collapse
Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor has died after collapsing during a pre-season friendly. The club debunks false reports that he regained consciousness, urging the public to stop spreading unverified information.
US Revokes 600+ Visas in Birth Tourism Crackdown (12.08.2026)
The US State Department revoked over 600 visas in one month under the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, targeting networks that exploit visa rules for citizenship.
Police Kill Suspected Kingpin Behind Imo Monarch's Murder
Nigeria Police killed Ojiogu Elumah Martin, suspected leader of the syndicate behind HRH Eze Paulinus Ekwueme's murder, in a shootout on August 6, 2026.
NiMet Warns 13 States of Flash Floods, Issues Safety Tips
NiMet warns 13 Nigerian states of flash floods from Aug 11-20, 2026, advising residents and farmers on safety measures.
US Deports 3 Million, Ends Birth Tourism via New Orders
Trump signs two executive orders after Supreme Court ruling, deports over 3 million illegal aliens in 15 months, and targets birth tourism syndicates.
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Woman Arrested for Stabbing Husband to Death in Abia
Sara Innocent allegedly stabbed her husband, Innocent Nwaoji, to death in Abia State, eight months after their December 2025 wedding. Police confirm arrest and ongoing investigation.
Nigeria's Biggest Cyber Risk May Be Its Small Businesses
Foubslabs founder says Nigeria's biggest cyber risk is small businesses due to weak security, citing rising attacks and data breaches.
Law Student Dies 86 Days to Bar Finals After Lagos Hostel Fall
Faith Alayande, 23, died after falling from a four-storey Lagos hostel rooftop, 86 days to Bar finals. A suicide note was found, police confirm.
Osun Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Kill Comment
Osun Police summon APC Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged 'kill Accord' comment during governorship campaign. He denies, says video is AI-generated.
Man Calls Out Woman Who Disappeared After He Sent Money
A man, Chukwudi Sunday Ajuro, shared chats and receipts after a woman he met on Facebook vanished once he sent her N17,000 for food, medication, and cooking.
Troops arrest ISWAP informant moving women from Borno IDP camp
Troops of 25 Military Intelligence Regiment arrested Umar Kaigama, 51, an alleged ISWAP informant at Damboa IDP camp, Borno, on August 10, 2026, for moving women to meet terrorists.
Man kills parents after $10K bail, then dies by suicide
A New York man fatally shot his parents weeks after they paid $10,000 bail for his release, then killed himself. Police found the bodies in Madison, NY.
Troops Rescue 47-Year-Old Woman from Kidnappers in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace rescued Mrs Pollina Alfred, 47, from kidnappers in Plateau State on August 11, 2026, after a search operation in Bassa LGA.
NDPC Probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank Over Student Accounts
Nigeria's data protection commission opens investigation into UNILAG and Lotus Bank over alleged unauthorised opening of student bank accounts, citing privacy violations.
Man jailed 13 years, 20 lashes for raping neighbour's daughter
Aliyu Bala gets 13 years imprisonment and 20 lashes for raping his neighbour's 10-year-old daughter in Minna, Niger State, plus N250,000 compensation.
Nigerian Student Murdered in UK Over Fake Rolex Debt
A Nigerian student, Khaleed Oladipo, was fatally stabbed in Leicester, UK, over a fake Rolex debt. Harper Dennis, 18, is on trial for murder.
US Man Indicted for $113k Email Fraud in North Dakota
A 32-year-old DR Congo man in North Dakota was indicted for wire and bank fraud in a $113,050 business email compromise scheme targeting an auction company.
Osun Election: Police Ban Amotekun, Vigilantes from Duty
The Nigeria Police Force has banned Amotekun and other non-state security groups from Osun governorship election duties, warning against violence and listing offences that will be prosecuted.
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Family pays ₦500 each to see cement animals at Yola zoo
A family paid ₦500 each to visit a zoo in Yola, Adamawa State, only to find cement crocodile and lion statues instead of live animals, sparking online debate.
Ex-Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 18 Men
Marcellis Blackwell, 36, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty to 18 counts of deprivation of rights for sexually assaulting 18 men during traffic stops and arrests, with sentencing set for November 24.
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