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Lagos Agbero Crisis Worsens: Residents, Drivers Demand Solution
Lagos Agbero extortion escalates as viral incidents and celebrity complaints highlight daily harassment. Residents and drivers demand government action.
Category : Security
FG Orders MDAs to Appoint Data Protection Officers
Nigeria's FG mandates all MDAs to appoint Data Protection Officers within 30 days, warning CEOs of liability for non-compliance.
Air India Flight Drops 300 Feet, 12 Injured in Turbulence
Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi dropped 300 feet due to severe turbulence, injuring 12 passengers and crew. Seven were hospitalized.
Germany Punishes Foreigners Who Overstay Visas, With Exception
Germany has announced that foreigners who overstay their visas will be denied future Schengen visas, unless they contact authorities in time with a valid reason.
Jigawa Police Arrest 20-Year-Old for Stabbing Friend
Jigawa Police arrest Saminu Ibrahim, 20, for allegedly stabbing his friend to death in Ringim LGA during a violent altercation.
Pilot Arrested at Jakarta Airport for Smuggling 26kg Ecstasy
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport for allegedly smuggling 26kg of ecstasy and 4g of methamphetamine in his suitcase.
Vampire Detained for Church Animal Displays
Benjamin Lewis, 48, who claimed to be a vampire and displayed dead animals outside Hampshire churches, has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act after admitting harassment and theft charges.
Nigerian student jailed in UK for trying to meet 'girl'
Nigerian student Anderson Ishiekwene, 25, jailed three years in UK for attempting to meet a decoy '14-year-old girl' for sex, eight days after online chats.
Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over deadly border crossing
Ceuta's president blames Morocco for a mass border crossing that killed over 90, calling it an 'atrocity' and a violation of Spain's territorial integrity.
2 Killed in Yobe Flood After Heavy Rainfall
Two people died in a flood in Damaturu, Yobe State, after heavy rain. SEMA confirmed the incident and urged residents to take precautions.
Zamfara LG Chairman's Brother Dies from Gunshot Wounds
Bello Abdullahi, brother of abducted Bungudu LG chairman, dies from gunshot wounds, raising attack death toll to five.
Lakurawa Terrorists Attack Sokoto, Kill Police Officer, Two Civilians
Lakurawa terrorists raided Girkau community in Sokoto State, killing a police officer and two residents, burning security vehicles, and assaulting a married woman.
Felon arrested for Washington wildfire displacing 67,000
Convicted felon Aaron F Farinacci arrested for starting Old Trails Fire in Washington, which destroyed 700 buildings and displaced 67,000 people.
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PFN President Vows Resistance to Ban on Bus Preaching
PFN President Bishop Wale Oke vows Christians will resist the proposed FRSC ban on preaching in commercial buses, calling it an attack on religious freedom.
Iceland Updates Residence Permit Processing Times
Iceland's Directorate of Immigration has published official processing timelines: first-time permit applicants wait 8-10 months, renewals 3 months, with possible extensions.
Interpol: Nigeria Origin and Target of Cybercrime
Interpol identifies Nigeria as both a source and target of African cybercrime, with escalating threats and financial losses.
PFN President Slams National Assembly Over Bus Preaching Ban
PFN President Bishop Wale Oke criticizes National Assembly over proposed ban on preaching in commercial buses, vowing Christians will resist the law.
BBNaija S11: Abi Breaks Down, Threatens Voluntary Exit
BBNaija Season 11 housemate Abi breaks down in tears, threatens voluntary exit after landing on eviction list, citing targeted hostility from fellow housemates.
Benue Attack: Herders Kill Father, Two Children
Suspected herders killed a father and his two children in Abaushwa, Benue State. Four dead, several injured. Chairman condemns attack.
Imo Police Arrest Officers in Viral Boot Incident
Imo police arrest four officers for forcing a suspect into a car boot in Nekede; investigation ongoing, disciplinary action started.
Jude Okoye's Wife Breaks Silence With Spiritual Response
Ify Okoye, Jude Okoye's wife, responds to Peter Okoye's allegations with a spiritual message, citing Ananias and Sapphira, amid Psquare's feud.
Fake Soldier Jailed for N500,000 Car Auction Fraud
A fake soldier, Bethel Ukachukwu, has been sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding a man of N500,000 in a fake car auction scam in Ekiti.
Five Arrested for Selling Dead Cattle Meat in Borno
Borno Police arrested five suspects for selling meat from dead cattle in Maiduguri. They were caught transporting a carcass; investigation ongoing.
Troops Arrest Two ISWAP Logistics Suppliers in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI arrested two ISWAP logistics suppliers in Monguno, Borno, recovering food, phones, and a gate pass.
Suspect remanded in Cross River murder case
Akaninyene Eshiet, accused of killing two in Odukpani, remanded at Afokang. Concerns over release of girlfriend, brother not arraigned.
Hundreds Flee to Sudan as Tigray Clashes Reignite
Hundreds of Ethiopians have fled to Sudan after fierce clashes between Tigrayan forces and the federal army erupted in Shererina, marking the worst violence since the 2022 peace deal.
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Soldier arrested after begging TikTok influencer in uniform
A Nigerian soldier was arrested after appearing in uniform on TikTok Live, begging influencer King Pedro for money, saying he had not eaten.
US Arrests 19 Indians for Internet Fraud, Publishes Names
The US DHS arrested 19 Indian nationals for internet fraud, publishing their names, photos, and arrest locations as part of a deportation campaign.
Nigerian Man Flees South Africa, Leaves Wife, Twins
Richard Itoro, 47, fled Johannesburg in June due to anti-migrant protests, leaving his wife and twins. He had valid papers but was forced to return to Nigeria.
Kebbi Judge Freed After N50m Ransom Paid to Bandits
Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza regained freedom after eight days in captivity following the payment of N50 million ransom, confirmed by a family member.
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