Commercial bus driver Ibrahim slumped and died near Apete Garage in Ibadan on Tuesday evening, September 1, while conveying passengers along Apete-Sango route. Cause of death not yet established; police had not received a report at the time of reporting.
The Netherlands exempts citizens of 30 EEA countries and Switzerland from work permit requirements. Nationals outside these countries must meet separate conditions.
Former American Idol contestant Antonella Barba, 39, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting under $200 from a Target in Ocean Township, New Jersey, on August 10. She pleaded not guilty and faces court on November 18.
Two people died and several were injured, including three police officers, after a gunman opened fire in Minneapolis on Wednesday, September 2. The suspect was also found dead, bringing the total death toll to three.
Nigerians seek justice for Oderinde Saheed, burned alive by an Ibadan mob after a Yahoo boy accusation, following an August 25 road accident.
A 65-year-old farmer and his sick wife were beaten with wooden sticks by their sons in Pune district over a land sale. Police have registered a case.
Former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton will remain in custody until March 8, 2027, after his assault trial was adjourned at Liverpool Crown Court. He faces grievous bodily harm charges.
OPay has initiated legal action against those spreading false shutdown rumours, involving the DSS and police, while reassuring its 30 million users that services remain fully operational.
An 11-year-old Grade 5 pupil was dragged into a school toilet and circumcised without anesthetic by four Grade 7 boys at Sinqobile Primary School in Soshanguve, South Africa. The victim's mother has opened a criminal case, and police are investigating.
Bronwen James, 30, a PE teacher at Bitterne Park School, faces jail after allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old student while watching Wimbledon. She denies the allegations.
Ediongseyene Essien, 32, a Nigerian former care worker, was jailed for eight years by Liverpool Crown Court for burglary and robbery targeting elderly and vulnerable people, including former clients. He faces deportation after serving 30% of his sentence.
A court in Antananarivo sentenced former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana to 10 years of hard labour for complicity in murder over the deadly 2025 Gen Z protests that toppled the government.
Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli faces backlash after a viral video shows him with a student on his lap, rubbing his thigh, sparking abuse of power allegations.
PalmPay rejects KudiWave fund allegations, citing a Federal High Court order in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/795/2026, and warns against misinformation.
Uber has shut down its Nigeria operations effective 2 September 2026, after 12 years. Help Centre remains available until 23 September for final queries.
The Nigeria Police Force launched NPF Vigilant on Sept 1, 2026, allowing citizens to report financial fraud, upload evidence, track complaints, and receive feedback via iOS and Android.
Pierre Damas Bel, 20, a Haitian-born college student in Ohio, died by suicide after losing TPS protections, prompting grief and questions over immigration policy.
Dawn Ottewell, 68, of Dewsbury, says her 31-year-old Nigerian husband Bright Emokpae vanished after arriving on a spouse visa, leaving her unable to serve divorce papers.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly stabbing 20-year-old Uwem Daniel Akpan to death during a misunderstanding in Akamkpa, Cross River State. Police are investigating.
Akwa Ibom Police recovered a Ford Jeep allegedly stolen in Uyo after tracing it to Delta State. Suspect Bright Okon arrested; investigations continue.
Nollywood actress Atinuke Kareem has died after battling breast cancer, confirmed by TAMPAN Ogun State. She becomes the third Nollywood actor to die from cancer in 2026, following Alexx Ekubo and Taiwo Hassan 'Ogogo'.
Katie Price has ended her eight-month marriage to Lee Andrews after discovering his crypto wallet held just £2.22, not the £37 million he claimed, according to reports.
Adamawa Police arrest five youths, aged 18-23, suspected of terrorising Kofare community in Yola, recovering five cutlasses linked to robbery attacks.
A Bank of America vice president, Erin Piacenti, 32, was fatally stabbed in a random attack near Times Square, New York, on August 31. Police shot and killed the suspect, Pamela Cisneros, 49, at the scene.
A 2003 US Embassy letter shows FBI checks found no criminal records for Bola Tinubu, listing his date of birth as March 29, 1952.
US firm Von Batten-Montague-York says President Tinubu may face criminal charges after leaving office over heroin-trafficking allegations, citing FOIA filings, but admits no prosecution decision is confirmed.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State, for allegedly stabbing his 20-year-old neighbour, Uwem Daniel Akpan, during a dispute. The victim was pronounced dead on arrival at a naval hospital in Calabar. Police have confirmed t
OPay has issued legal notices to three social media users for falsely claiming the fintech is taking an indefinite break, demanding retractions and apologies or facing legal action.
A video shows a woman emaciated after seven months in captivity. Abducted in January 2026, she is now hospitalized and receiving urgent care.
Sergio Galves Perez, 38, is wanted for incest and lewd acts after his newborn son was found dead. Authorities believe he fled with his 14-year-old daughter, who is also a suspect in the baby's death.