US Mission in Nigeria Issues Fresh Advisory to Visa Applicants
US Mission in Nigeria advises visa applicants to use official sources like Travel.State.Gov for accurate visa and travel information, warning against misinformation.
Category : Security
AI Drives Most Cybercrime in Africa as Losses Hit $484m
AI now drives most cybercrime in Africa, with losses reaching $484 million, according to a new report. Experts urge stronger defenses.
UK Reveals 1 Action Foreigners Must Take in 2026 Before Renting
Foreigners must prove right to rent in England from 2026 using a share code or immigration documents. Landlords must check. Applies only to England.
Gunmen Kill Former Councillor in Plateau Night Attack
Gunmen assassinated former councillor Daniel Danjuma Chong in Torok village, Plateau state, on August 2, 2026. A second resident was injured.
Cleric Gives Tinubu Deadline to Stop Osun Violence
Prophet Oladele Israel Ogundipe urges Tinubu, IGP to halt Osun political killings ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, warning of divine accountability.
Iyabo Ojo, Aunty Ramota's Viral Moment at Peller's Wedding
Iyabo Ojo and Aunty Ramota's greeting at Peller's wedding in Lagos went viral, sparking hilarious reactions and dragging Lizzy Anjorin into the conversation.
Drone Crash on Russian Beach Near Putin's Palace Kills Four
A drone crashed on a beach near Putin's Black Sea palace, killing four and injuring 10, as Ukraine intensifies long-range attacks on Russian infrastructure.
Police Arrest Five Over Anambra Leader's Murder
Police arrest five suspects in the murder of Anambra community leader Emmanuel Nwanneniya, who was injected with a restricted veterinary sedative over a land dispute.
Boko Haram Family Members Surrender in Borno
Two family members of Boko Haram terrorists surrendered to troops in Borno, fleeing the Mandara Mountains enclave due to severe shortages of food and supplies.
Edo rearrests couple over alleged abuse of 11-year-old girl
Edo State has rearrested the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl allegedly abused in Benin City, following renewed investigations. The couple will face prosecution, and the victim is under protective care receiving medical and psychosocial suppor
Gunmen Kill Former Plateau Councillor in Night Attack
Gunmen killed former Councillor Daniel Danjuma Chong in Riyom LGA, Plateau State, on August 2, 2026. Another resident was injured. BYM condemns attack, urges security action.
Nigerian Man Loses £75k UK Loan in Abuja Demolition
Avwenagha Charles, CEO of Stopover Bar and Grill in Abuja, lost his £75,000 UK loan investment when bulldozers demolished his business without notice, leaving 84 staff jobless.
US Explains Visa Approval Wait Times and Expedited Appointments
The US Department of State clarifies that visa interview wait times are estimates, not fixed, and explains expedited appointment options for urgent travel.
Ghana Farmer Sentenced to 10 Years for Defiling Stepdaughter
Ghanaian farmer David Donkor, 38, has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour for defiling his 13-year-old stepdaughter in December 2024.
Troops Exhume Remains of Slain Leader in Imo Forest
Troops of Operation UDO KA have exhumed the remains of Chief Ibe Anyadu, a community leader murdered in Imo State, after a suspect led them to a shallow grave.
Iran Executes Two Men Convicted of Spying for Israel (03.08.2026)
Iran executed two men convicted of spying for Israel on Monday, the judiciary said, as Tehran intensifies its crackdown on suspected foreign agents amid regional tensions.
Oct. 7 Survivor Dies by Suicide on Girlfriend's Grave
Bar Asraf, 30, survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, died by suicide on his girlfriend's grave in the West Bank, three years after she was killed at the Nova Festival.
Female Driver Dies in High-Speed Crash into Lagos Building
A female driver died instantly in Lagos after her speeding Toyota Sienna crashed into a building, LASTMA confirmed on Sunday. The crash happened at 7:52 AM.
Delta Woman Arrested for Trafficking Victim to Côte d'Ivoire
Delta police arrest suspected trafficker who lured a 25-year-old woman to Côte d'Ivoire for forced prostitution; victim rescued and reunited with family.
Southern Kaduna Massacre: 27 Victims Buried
27 victims of the July 26 Southern Kaduna attack were buried amid tears in Kauru LGA, raising the death toll to 30. Bishop Kundi said leaders failed to protect them.
Bandits Attack Kwara Community, Kill Woman, Abduct Resident
Bandits attacked Lata Nna community in Patigi LGA, Kwara, killing a woman and abducting a resident on August 2, 2026. Residents fled into bushes, some injured.
DSS, Vigilantes Kill Idi Abasu Aiki, 60 Others in Katsina
In an intelligence-led operation, DSS and community vigilantes in Katsina killed over 60 bandits, including kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki, who planned a reprisal.
BEDC staff electrocuted to death in Ekiti
A BEDC worker was electrocuted while repairing a pole in Ado Ekiti on August 1, 2026, and later died in hospital. Emergency services attempted rescue.
Troops Arrest Suspected ISWAP Informant in Adamawa
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested suspected ISWAP informant Hassan Hammon Buba, 35, in Hong LGA, Adamawa, after residents raised suspicions.
Suspected Cable Vandal Electrocuted to Death in Jigawa
A suspected cable vandal was electrocuted to death on Friday morning in Jigawa State while allegedly cutting a high-tension cable, police confirmed.
Robbers Kill FULAFIA Final Year Student in Nasarawa
Habiba Ummi Lele, a 400-level Chemistry student, was shot dead by suspected robbers on August 1, 2026, after attending a friend's graduation in Keffi.
Saudi Arabia Red Sea Security Alliance with 5 African States
Saudi Arabia unveils joint Red Sea security alliance with Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Jordan and Yemen to protect global shipping.
Bandits Kill 1, Abduct 31 in Katsina Night Attack
At least one person was killed and 31 others, mostly women, were abducted when suspected bandits stormed Shuwaki community in Bakori LGA, Katsina State, on Saturday night.
Bandits Kill 6 Soldiers, Abduct 70 in Zamfara Raid
Suspected bandits killed six soldiers and kidnapped over 70 residents in Kasuwar Daji, Zamfara, after overrunning a military outpost in a late-night attack.
Man Found Dead in Rivers After Kidnap, Drugging
An unidentified man was found dead along Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover in Port Harcourt after being dumped from a Toyota Venza, an eyewitness says.
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