NSCDC Clears Mining Marshals Commander Onoja of N2bn Allegations
NSCDC clears Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja Attah of N2 billion diversion and cover-up allegations, dismissing claims as false after thorough investigation.
Category : Security
Katsina Hisbah Requires Court Orders Before Raids
Katsina Hisbah Board now mandates valid court orders or arrest warrants before entering hotels or private homes, citing constitutional compliance and due process.
Mass Shooting in North Carolina: Multiple Dead, One Injured
A mass shooting at a property on Brooks Road in Prospect Hill, North Carolina, has left multiple people dead and one hospitalized, with no threat to the public.
Court Dismisses N100m Privacy Suit Against FCMB
A Federal High Court dismissed a N100 million privacy breach suit against FCMB, ruling the bank's actions were lawful and did not violate the NDPR.
Army Declares ISWAP Governor, Deputy Wanted After Offensive
The Nigerian Army has declared ISWAP governor Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa and his deputy wanted, offering rewards up to N50 million for information leading to their arrest.
Italy 2026 Food Ban: Restricted Items for Travellers
Italy enforces EU rules banning meat, milk, and most animal products from non-EU travellers in 2026. Exemptions include infant formula and seafood, with strict limits.
Lagos Businessman Tells House Panel He Paid N400m to Fake DG
Gbenga Collins told a House committee he paid N400m to a man posing as a federal official, hoping to secure a contract. The money went to third-party accounts, and no mobilisation came.
Trump's New Visa Rule Requires $250,000 Bond for Some
Trump administration launches pilot program requiring certain visa applicants to post bonds up to $250,000, starting with Dominican Republic, to prove financial self-sufficiency.
176 Kwara Abductees Freed Months After Deadly Attack
Kwara State confirms 176 victims abducted in February 2026 from Woro and Nuku have regained freedom, over five months after the deadly attack.
Troops Intercept 20 Fleeing Boko Haram Members in Borno
Troops of 222 Battalion, Operation HADIN KAI, intercepted 20 Boko Haram family members fleeing an ISWAP attack in Borno, handing them over for profiling.
UNN Law Student's Sister Alleges Brother Was Pushed to Death
Sister of UNN Law student who died after falling from building alleges he may have been pushed, demanding justice.
UK-Based Nigerian Refuses £15m Return After Losing Two Children
A UK-based Nigerian woman declines £15m to return, citing medical negligence that killed her two children in Nigeria, and praises UK healthcare for saving her son.
NIS Denies Suspending Passport Services in Kano
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied suspending passport services in Kano, clarifying that operations continue normally after a production migration.
Nigerian Military Salaries Rise 30-80% After FG Approval
FG approves 30-80% salary increase for Nigerian military, affecting 250,000 personnel. Wage bill rises from ₦660bn to ₦924bn. Privates now earn up to ₦192k monthly.
DOJ Files 25 Denaturalisation Cases Against 17 Countries
The US DOJ filed 25 denaturalisation cases against naturalised citizens from 17 countries, including Nigeria, alleging fraud and concealment.
NZ Bans Travel Items in 2026: Full List and Penalties
New Zealand Customs releases 2026 banned items list, covering weapons, drugs, and objectionable content, with penalties for undeclared risk goods.
Lady Who Got Donation Criticises Support For Guard's Wife
A Nigerian office worker who received N20,000 from colleagues for her surgery opposed the same contribution for a security guard's newborn, sparking online debate.
Lagos Bus Conductor Prays for Woman Before Collecting Fare
A Lagos commuter narrated a dramatic bus incident where a conductor prayed for a woman before collecting her fare, sparking reactions online.
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Army Arrests Two Soldiers Over Peller, Jarvis Wedding Duty
Two Nigerian Army soldiers were arrested by military police for illegal deployment as bouncers at Peller and Jarvis's wedding in Lagos, breaching the Army Code of Conduct.
Gunmen kill 3 brothers on community watch in Plateau
Gunmen kill three brothers, vigilantes from same family, during night patrol in Tarai community, Riyom LGA, Plateau State, a day after two security personnel died.
EFCC Freezes Osun Account Days Before Governorship Election
The EFCC has frozen an Osun State Government account at First Bank, 10 days before the governorship election, amid allegations of political interference.
Nigeria Customs Releases Final List of 3,852 Successful Candidates
Nigeria Customs Service announces 3,852 successful candidates from 573,680 applications, with a shift to annual recruitment starting 2026.
US Arrests 2 Nigerians for Illegal Entry, Names Released
The US DHS arrested Omotayo Akinto and Kamaludeen Giwa for illegal entry, published their names and photos, and plans to deport them to Nigeria.
Florida Pastor Arrested for Abusing Teen, Exposing Him to HIV
A Florida pastor, Timothy Chaneyfield, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy and exposing him to HIV without disclosure, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Germany Bans Certain Medications for Travellers Entering Country
German Customs restricts medicinal imports to 3-month supply, bans doping substances, and requires medical certificates for narcotics.
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Fake lawyer convicted in Lagos over forged NBA seal, ₦7.5m
Lagos court convicts 55-year-old John Nwawuto Anoruo for impersonating a lawyer and forging NBA seal to handle ₦7.5m brief; fined ₦270,000.
2 Soldiers Arrested Over Peller and Jarvis Wedding Role
Nigerian Army arrests two soldiers for unauthorized security duties at Peller and Jarvis' Lekki wedding, sparking public debate.
Spain Lists 3 Categories of Foreigners Whose Visa Applications Will Be Rejected
Spain's government has outlined three specific categories of travellers whose visa applications will face automatic denial, including those who have exhausted their 90-day Schengen stay.
Lady in Tears as Canada Denies Visa After Life Savings
A Nigerian woman, @fitbychizee, revealed Canada denied her visa after she spent all her savings on the application, sparking reactions online.
EFCC Freezes Osun Govt Account Before Election
EFCC places Osun State Government account at First Bank on 'Post No Debit' restriction, days before the August 15 governorship election, documents show.
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