Bandits Kill Guard, Abduct Lecturer in Zamfara Attack
Bandits attacked the residence of Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda's rector, killing his guard and abducting several people, including a lecturer.
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Gunmen kill Army colonel in Nasarawa for resisting abduction
Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude shot dead by gunmen in Nasarawa after fighting off abduction attempt; wife, driver, guard injured.
Three Dead, 12 Rescued in Ogun Building Collapse
Three people died and 12 were rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in Ajuwon, Ogun State. LASEMA deployed resources; adjoining building to be demolished.
Oyo Gets Two Surveillance Aircraft for Security
Oyo State has received two surveillance aircraft at Ibadan airport to enhance aerial monitoring and combat kidnapping, banditry, and other crimes, fulfilling a government promise.
Army Colonel Killed in Abuja Home Attack
A Nigerian Army colonel was killed after gunmen attacked his home in Abuja; his wife, driver, and guard wounded. Security sources confirm he resisted abduction attempt.
UK FCDO Travel Advisory for 5 African Countries in 2026
UK FCDO warns against travel to CAR, DRC, South Sudan, Nigeria, and Sudan due to armed conflict and crime. South Sudan and Sudan receive highest-risk classifications.
Libya Launches Online eVisa Portal for Foreigners
Libya's government has launched an official eVisa portal for foreigners to apply for entry visas online, covering tourism and work, aiming to simplify the process and enhance security.
Germany Deports 31 Afghan Men, Vows More Removals
Germany deported 31 Afghan men to Kabul on a charter flight, with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt vowing further deportations of criminals and security threats.
Two Sons of Miyetti Allah Chairman Killed in Enugu Attack
Gunmen killed two sons of MACBAN's South-East chairman in Enugu, also slaughtering 40 cattle. Bodies were recovered by security agencies, and MACBAN calls for justice and peace.
3 Dead, 12 Rescued in Ogun Building Collapse
Three people are dead and 12 rescued after a three-storey building collapsed on Baale Road, Ajuwon, Ogun State. LASEMA deployed heavy equipment for rescue.
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Kara Bridge Repair Suspended Again FG to Announce New Date
The Federal Government has suspended planned repair work on Kara Bridge's outward-Lagos section on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway; a new date will be announced.
Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal Among 175 World Cup Asylum Seekers
At least 10 Nigerians, 25 Ghanaians, and 10 Senegalese are among 175 FIFA World Cup visitors who applied for asylum in Canada, according to IRCC figures.
Tinubu to Increase Salaries of Military Personnel Soon
President Bola Tinubu will soon announce a salary increment for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel, according to Defence Minister General Christopher Musa, as part of sustained welfare improvements.
Fresh graduate body found in collapsed Anambra hostel
Two bodies recovered from Elite 5-Star Hostel collapse in Anambra; female victim identified as fresh graduate Vivian Chinedum. Survivors report warning signs ignored.
Kidnappers Demand N200m Ransom for Abducted Kebbi Judge
Kebbi State High Court Judge Faruku Hassan Bunza, abducted from his home, has a N200m ransom demand. Police confirm ongoing rescue efforts.
Lady seeks help for brother's drug addiction in Lagos
A Nigerian woman cries out for help as her brother's alleged drug addiction, which began after his UNILAG admission in 2019, worsens despite treatment at seven facilities.
J&J Offers $5.5B to Settle 76,000 Baby Powder Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to resolve about 76,000 lawsuits alleging its talc products cause ovarian cancer, with payments starting in 2027.
6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kumamoto, Dozens Injured
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing a mall collapse and leaving 20-30 employees missing. Over 50 injured at one hospital.
Army Seizes 1,200 Litres of Illegal Fuel in Akwa Ibom
Troops of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army intercepted a vehicle with 1,200 litres of illegally refined AGO worth over ₦2.2 million in Akwa Ibom State, as the driver fled into nearby bush.
Notorious Bandit Commander Iliya Mai Rasha Among 40 Killed in Katsina
Over 40 bandits, including commander Iliya Mai Rasha, killed in Katsina gun battle after joint forces repelled attack by 200 armed bandits in Guga Village.
Husband, Accomplice Arrested for Killing Man Over Wife Enticement
The Kano State Police have arrested three suspects for the murder of a 30-year-old man after he was lured and beaten to death over allegations of enticing a married woman.
UK Warns Workers: Employers Seizing Passports Is Modern Slavery
UK Visas & Immigration has issued a warning to workers about employers detaining passports, listing six red flags of modern slavery and exploitation.
UK Clarifies Visitor Visa Work Ban with Narrow Exception
The UK government confirms that visitor visa holders cannot work unless explicitly permitted under Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities, clarifying a key restriction for foreigners.
Nigeria Police Mourns Deaths of Two Senior Officers
Nigeria Police Force confirms deaths of AIG Adeleke Taiwo Olatunde (Rtd) and CP Hassan Saleh Gwani within a week. Olatunde died at home in Lagos on July 23; Gwani died in Cairo on July 19 while receiving treatment.
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Lagos teacher remanded for defiling teen after hospital delay
A Lagos private lesson teacher has been remanded at Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling his 15-year-old student. His arraignment was delayed after he collapsed and was hospitalized.
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Wike orders crackdown on illegal car racing in Abuja
Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered an immediate crackdown on illegal car racing in Abuja residential neighborhoods, citing danger to residents and instructing traffic officials to enforce regulations.
Troops Rescue Kidnapped Woman After Terror Attack in Katsina
Nigerian Army troops and Katsina Community Watch Corps rescued a kidnapped woman after engaging terrorists in Charanchi LGA. The operation foiled an attack and the victim was reunited with her family.
UniJos Graduate Beaten to Death Over iPhone Theft
A 25-year-old University of Jos graduate died after a mob beat him over an alleged iPhone 12 theft. Police arrested three suspects. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice.
NIS Denies Passport Payment Redirect to Church
The Nigeria Immigration Service refutes claims that its passport portal redirected payments to Dunamis International Gospel Centre, confirming all transactions go through the official site.
Kanu Ex-Lawyer Breaks Silence, Reveals He Withdrew in Dec 2023
Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor clarifies he stopped representing Nnamdi Kanu in December 2023, before Kanu's conviction. His firm continued for IPOB, securing over 200 acquittals between 2023 and 2025.
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