Suspected cable thief caught in Bayelsa community
A suspected cable thief was arrested early Sunday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, by a vigilante group. Residents express relief as thefts have plagued the area.
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National Museum Employee Charged with Explosive Possession
Simon O'Donovan, a 44-year-old National Museum of Ireland employee, was charged with explosive possession after a bomb was found in a Dublin car. A second suspect, law student Isobella Perrie Sullivan, was also charged after a border stop. Legal aid strik
Ex-IG Okiro: Disbanded Anti-Terror Squad Led to Boko Haram
Former IGP Mike Okiro claims the government's decision to disband his Police Anti-Terrorist Squad after his retirement in 2009 directly enabled Boko Haram's rise. The squad was created in 2007 but faced backlash and funding cuts.
Husband assaults university HOD over alleged sexual demand
A viral video shows a husband assaulting a university HOD accused of demanding sexual favors to approve his wife's project. The lecturer is from Northwest University, Kano.
Five Governors Plan to Convert Security Groups into State Police
Five Nigerian states—Ondo, Kaduna, Anambra, Zamfara, and Abia—announce plans to convert existing security outfits into state police after the House of Representatives passed an Executive Bill on July 23, 2026.
Navy Intercepts Vessel With 683 Tonnes of Stolen Fuel
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a vessel carrying 683 metric tonnes of suspected stolen petroleum products off the coast of Lagos, arresting several crew members.
Terrorist Spy Arrested Near Brigade HQ in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested a suspected terrorist spy near the 25 Brigade headquarters in Damboa, Borno State, on July 24, 2026, recovering a torchlight and prayer rosary.
Canada Updates Travel Advisory for 14 Middle East Nations
Canada updated its travel advisory for 14 Middle Eastern countries on July 23, 2026, citing escalating military tensions. Eight nations are under 'avoid all travel' warning, six under 'avoid non-essential travel'.
UAE MoFA Tells Golden Visa Holders What to Do If Passport Lost
UAE MoFA urges Golden Visa holders to learn about consular services, including an emergency Return Document for lost passports, and provides travel tips for summer.
Enugu Air Passenger Weeps After Runway Incident at Benin Airport
A female passenger on an Enugu Air flight from Lagos wept as she recounted the aircraft running off the runway at Benin Airport, with some travellers rushed to hospital.
Nigerian Man Allegedly Killed by South African Police in Cape Town
A Nigerian man, Chika Ibe, allegedly died during a South African police operation in Cape Town, prompting NICASA to call for an independent investigation.
MC Izzy: Adeyemi Should Apologise to Gbajabiamila Over Bribery Claim
Blogger MC Izzy calls on Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi to apologise to Femi Gbajabiamila, citing lack of evidence in the N400 million bribery allegation and the ICPC investigation.
Diddy in Solitary After Prison Fight at Fort Dix
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is in solitary confinement after a physical altercation with a fellow inmate at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Facility, potentially affecting his 2028 release date.
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Content creator survives Enugu Air incident at Benin Airport
Content creator Chinedu (ripl3_piinn) recounts surviving an Enugu Air aircraft incident at Benin Airport, where heavy rain may have prevented a fire, leaving passengers with injuries but no fatalities.
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Enugu aunt forces niece to eat faeces, arrested
An Enugu woman was arrested for allegedly forcing her young niece to eat human faeces in Ugwuoba. The incident sparked community outrage and a police investigation.
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Enugu Air CEO: Incident Was Runway Excursion, Not Crash
Enugu Air CEO Captain Tolu Ita clarifies that the Benin Airport incident was a runway excursion due to hydroplaning, not a crash, and confirms all passengers and crew are safe.
UAE Lists Reasons Foreigners May Be Deported in New Guidance
The UAE government has published official guidance outlining two types of deportation orders for foreigners: judicial and administrative. Crimes, threats to public security, or lack of income can trigger removal.
Diddy in Prison Fight, Sent to Solitary Confinement
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with another inmate at FCI Fort Dix, leading to his placement in solitary confinement.
Nashville Man Charged in Fatal Crash, Creepy Mug Shot
James Brewington Jr., 61, surrendered on warrants for a 2025 head-on collision that killed a 41-year-old. He faces vehicular homicide and other charges, held on $135,000 bond.
90 Day Fiancé Star Armando Rubio Forced to Leave US
90 Day Fiancé star Armando Rubio has been forced to leave the US while his daughter recovers from surgery, navigating immigration hurdles amid a family health crisis.
One dead, injured in multiple crashes on Kara Bridge, Lagos
One person died and two others were injured in a multiple-vehicle crash on Kara Bridge, Lagos, after a truck overturned due to brake failure, causing severe traffic disruption.
Chris Brown pleads guilty to London nightclub bottle attack
R&B singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty to affray for a bottle attack on a producer at a London nightclub. He faces up to three years in prison.
Court Clears Coscharis to Appeal Premises Closure
The Court of Appeal grants Coscharis Motors leave to challenge a High Court order closing its business premises over a Range Rover dispute with a customer.
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Laura Ikeji warns young women against Libya migration
Laura Ikeji warns young women against irregular migration to Libya after seeing a TikTok video of a trafficked survivor, urging them not to risk their lives.
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Nigerians in South Africa demand justice after police killing
Nigerians in South Africa accuse a police officer of killing their member during a search operation, rejecting claims of a heart attack. They demand an independent investigation and justice.
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Blessing CEO granted ₦20m bail in EFCC fraud case
Blessing CEO receives ₦20 million bail as EFCC pursues two fraud cases totaling over ₦105 million linked to a Lekki property. She pleads not guilty in both matters.
Kenmore Air Seaplane Crashes Near Seattle, All 11 Survive
A Kenmore Air seaplane crashed and caught fire near Sucia Island, Washington, on Thursday evening. All 11 people on board survived, with injuries ranging from broken bones to head trauma.
Teen Dies After Assault by Taraba Security Operatives Over MP3 Player
A 15-year-old boy, Busang Ayuka, died at Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo after alleged assault by Taraba Marshals over an MP3 player and power bank in Gashaka LGA.
Fake doctor confesses to treating 15 patients in Cross River
Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, a 39-year-old impersonator, confessed to treating 15 patients and defrauding a woman of N500,000 in Cross River State.
Nigerian Troops Arrest 5 Suspected Kidnappers in Yobe Raid
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai and Yobe State Hunters arrested five suspected kidnappers in Fune LGA, recovering rifles, pistol, ammunition, and mobile phones.
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