NYT loses first defamation suit in 50 years, pays $9.25M
A federal jury ordered The New York Times to pay $9.25 million for defaming former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears, marking the paper's first US defamation loss in over 50 years.
Category : Security
Sanwo-Olu Aide Slams Obidients for Mocking Ogogo's Cancer
A Sanwo-Olu aide condemned Obidients for mocking Nollywood's Ogogo over his cancer diagnosis, citing Mr Ibu's treatment in Lagos as a contrast.
Airport Police Arrest Teen Over Sexual Assault on Minor
Airport Police Command arrests 17-year-old Benjamin Daniel for alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old in Abuja; investigation ongoing.
FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players, Paredes gets 10-game ban
FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after the World Cup final loss.
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Police rescue 75 kidnapped travellers in Kaduna
Kaduna State Police rescued 75 people abducted by bandits in Birnin Gwari. Victims, travelling in commercial buses, were freed unharmed after abductors fled upon sighting police operatives.
FCSC Warns Against Fake Recruitment Messages and Links
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) alerts Nigerians to fraudulent recruitment messages and links, urging applicants to rely only on official channels for job applications.
Man sentenced for upskirting girl in Cardiff shopping centre
Alex Allegretto, 39, was sentenced for upskirting a young girl at St David's 2 shopping centre in Cardiff on July 7, 2026, after CCTV tracked him to his car and home.
SA Man Admits Infecting Girlfriend with HIV, Granted Bail
A 47-year-old South African man admitted to intentionally infecting his girlfriend with HIV, claiming he didn't want her with another man. He was granted R2,000 bail in Pretoria.
Lagos residents scoop diesel from fallen tanker in Apapa
Residents in Apapa, Lagos, scooped diesel from an overturned tanker on Tincan–Liverpool Bridge, ignoring fire risks. Emergency agencies responded and contained the situation without fire.
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Adamawa Police Arrest Man for Cyberbullying First-Class Chiefs
Adamawa Police arrested 31-year-old Buriba Israel for cyberbullying First-Class Chiefs of Numan Federation via Facebook. Devices recovered, investigation ongoing.
EFCC Withdraws Charges Against BUK Student, Others
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede ordered the withdrawal of charges against Maryam Isah Shehu and Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad after their arraignment on cybercrime allegations in Abuja.
Yinka TNT Slams Cleric Over Ogogo Health Disclosure
Singer Yinka TNT accuses cleric Alihamidtv of breaching Ogogo's confidentiality and using his illness to advertise herbal business after sharing hospital details.
LASU Graduate Begs for Job One Year After BSc, Admits Master's Is a Shield
A Lagos State University graduate, @rufai_eko, revealed he has been jobless for a year after his BSc and enrolled in a master's to avoid questions about his status.
Canada Bars Travel From DRC, South Sudan, Uganda: Impact
Canada has temporarily barred foreign nationals from the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda from traveling into its territory. Immigration applications from these countries are not being finalized, leading to longer processing times.
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Borno: 10 wives, 24 children of terrorists surrender to troops
Ten women and 24 children linked to suspected terrorists surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in Mafa LGA, Borno, on August 19, 2026, after rival faction clashes.
FAAN Ejects Abuja Airport Parking Firm Over N25,000 Fine Scandal
FAAN has ejected the Abuja airport parking company over a N25,000 fine scandal. The company was removed for allegedly imposing illegal fines on passengers.
Edo Govt Bans Davido from Performing, Warns of Hostile Reception
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo's aide, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, has banned singer Davido from performing in the state, warning of a hostile reception at the airport.
FBI seeks sealed filings in Tinubu FOIA case
The FBI has asked a US court for permission to file confidential declarations explaining why it withheld records linked to President Bola Tinubu, intensifying a legal battle over alleged drug-related investigations from the early 1990s.
Man defends UBA trainee in Elumelu video, urges protection
A Nigerian professional, Olumide Odeyemi, defends the UBA trainee who called Tony Elumelu by name, calling it a culture clash and urging protection.
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Zambia ex-minister killed in raid on opposition leader's home
A former Zambian cabinet minister was fatally shot during a security raid on opposition leader Mundubile's home, with police confirming the death amid election dispute.
Edo Governor's Aide Bans Davido From Performing in State
Apostle Kassy Chukwu, aide to Edo Governor Okpebholo, has banned singer Davido from performing in Edo State following a dispute over an alleged WAEC result shared online.
Maradona Death Trial Suspended Over Kidney Test Mix-Up
The trial over Diego Maradona's death was suspended August 20 after claims kidney tests presented were from his father, not the football legend.
NIS officer dies in accidental discharge in Abuja
Nigeria Immigration Service officer Joseph Ali died in Abuja after a locally fabricated rifle accidentally discharged, striking him in the left eye, Sahara Reporters says.
Kenyan Man Arrested for Posing as Catholic Priest
A married father of two, Jones Bogonko Onchonga, was arrested in Kenya for allegedly posing as a Catholic priest, conducting Masses and administering sacraments in Turkana County churches.
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Tupac autopsy photos shown in court during murder trial
Graphic autopsy photos of Tupac Shakur were shown in a Las Vegas courtroom during the murder trial, prompting some family members to leave. The images were presented as evidence in the case against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis.
FCT Police: Traffic robbers recruit minors, pay ₦500 to distract
FCT Police Commissioner reveals traffic robbery gangs recruit Almajiri minors in Abuja, paying them ₦500–₦1,000 to distract motorists during traffic jams, enabling thefts.
FCT Police: Traffic robbers recruit minors for ₦500 per job
FCT Police Commissioner reveals Abuja traffic robbers allegedly recruit Almajiri minors, paying ₦500–₦1,000 to distract motorists during robberies; children to be rehabilitated.
Plane crash kills eight at US Air Force radar site in Alaska
A civilian-contracted charter aircraft crashed at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in Alaska, killing all eight people on board, including two pilots and six passengers, the US military confirmed.
Kano Woman Arraigned for Allegedly Beheading Co-Wife
Safiya Usaini was arraigned in Kano for allegedly beheading co-wife Safiya Saleh with a machete, accused of spying. Court lacks jurisdiction; case adjourned to September 30, 2026.
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Anambra Police Arrest 4 in Murder of Man Over Land Fraud
Anambra Police arrested four suspects, including friend Ifeanyi Nwankwo, over the murder of 56-year-old Kelechi Madu, found with axe wound after land fraud.
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