Lawyer Asks EFCC to Probe N300m River Park Estate Claim
A lawyer has petitioned the EFCC to investigate an alleged N300 million investment claim in River Park Estate, Abuja, citing potential fraud and misrepresentation.
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Davido Urged to Apologise to Edo Governor Over WAEC Post
Legal practitioner Timothy Tugbiyele urges Davido to apologise to Edo Governor Okpebholo for posting his WAEC result, amid Osun election tensions.
Woman Recalls Pre-Wedding Photos 10 Days After Hot Tea Assault
Ogechukwu Mary Eze recounts taking pre-wedding photos with her ex-husband 10 days after he allegedly poured hot tea on her face, tore her cloth, and seized her phone. She calls being a 'pick me' a curse.
Chris Watts Finds Love in Prison, Plans Marriage
Chris Watts, serving life for murdering his family, has applied to marry Lizzie Henderson, who moved to Wisconsin to be near him.
Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper at POS Over Ransom
Kwara Police arrested Muhamodu Sanni at a POS terminal while attempting to withdraw ransom from a July 28 abduction of three persons in Obudu Village, Ilorin East LGA.
Sokoto Police Rescue Boy Hidden in Sack, Arrest Two
Sokoto police arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a 10-year-old boy found in a sack after a raid and a pursuit on August 8 and 11, 2026.
Fiji Court Halts Deportation of Nigerian Student
Fiji's High Court temporarily blocked the deportation of Nigerian student Tagbo Nonso Sylvester on August 7, granting an interim stay pending judicial review of his visa refusal.
Perez Hilton's mom seeks custody of his three kids
TMZ reports that blogger Perez Hilton's mother, Teresita Lavandeira, has filed for temporary custody of his three children after his recent mental health crisis and hospitalization.
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Lagos Police Declare Two Men Wanted Over Ikoyi Murder
Lagos police declare Folawiyo Alagbado, 32, and Ajibola Obateru, 33, wanted over the alleged murder of missing woman Chukwunyere Esther Chinaza, last seen in Ikoyi.
Wike Shuts FCT Housing Sales Secretariat After Tinubu Dissolves Panel
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike ordered the immediate closure of the secretariat managing Federal Government house sales in Abuja, following President Tinubu's dissolution of the committee.
US Warns Visa Applicants: Fraud, Security Threats Trigger Ban
The US State Department's TravelGov warns that submitting fraudulent documents or being flagged as a security threat can lead to an immediate visa ban and alerts across all US agencies.
Ondo Police Arrest Man for Alleged Defilement of Teen
Ondo Police arrest 27-year-old Solomon Onaola for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl in Omifon, Odigbo LGA. Case transferred to Gender-Based Offences Unit for investigation.
Man Hospitalised After Suspected Shark Bite Off Waterford
A man was airlifted to Cork University Hospital after a suspected shark bite off Ram Head, Waterford, on August 11, prompting a multi-agency rescue.
NUPRC Warns of Fake AI-Generated Employment Letters
NUPRC alerts Nigerians to fake, AI-generated employment letters circulating in its name, warns no recruitment is ongoing, and urges caution against fraudsters demanding payment.
Texas mom arrested in Mexico after 30 years for toddler murder
Maria Narez, 48, accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter in 1996, was arrested in Mexico after nearly 30 years on the run. She faces extradition to Tarrant County on capital murder charges.
Man Gets Life for Raping 9-Year-Old Girl in Delta
Delta High Court sentences Abubakar Mohammed to life imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old girl in Asaba, citing victim's evidence and medical proof.
384 APM Candidates Sue Party Over Oyo Primaries
384 APM candidates in Oyo State sue party at Federal High Court to block rerun of August 3 primaries, citing factional split and legal questions over OYSIEC's authority.
Three-Year-Old Found Dead in Delta Community
A three-year-old boy, Lemuel, was found dead in Delta State after going missing. A tenant was arrested; child's items were found in his apartment.
US Revokes 600+ Visas in Birth Tourism Crackdown (12.08.2026)
The US State Department revoked over 600 visas in one month under the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, targeting networks that exploit visa rules for citizenship.
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Woman Arrested for Stabbing Husband to Death in Abia
Sara Innocent allegedly stabbed her husband, Innocent Nwaoji, to death in Abia State, eight months after their December 2025 wedding. Police confirm arrest and ongoing investigation.
Law Student Dies 86 Days to Bar Finals After Lagos Hostel Fall
Faith Alayande, 23, died after falling from a four-storey Lagos hostel rooftop, 86 days to Bar finals. A suicide note was found, police confirm.
Man Calls Out Woman Who Disappeared After He Sent Money
A man, Chukwudi Sunday Ajuro, shared chats and receipts after a woman he met on Facebook vanished once he sent her N17,000 for food, medication, and cooking.
Man kills parents after $10K bail, then dies by suicide
A New York man fatally shot his parents weeks after they paid $10,000 bail for his release, then killed himself. Police found the bodies in Madison, NY.
Troops Rescue 47-Year-Old Woman from Kidnappers in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace rescued Mrs Pollina Alfred, 47, from kidnappers in Plateau State on August 11, 2026, after a search operation in Bassa LGA.
NDPC Probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank Over Student Accounts
Nigeria's data protection commission opens investigation into UNILAG and Lotus Bank over alleged unauthorised opening of student bank accounts, citing privacy violations.
Man jailed 13 years, 20 lashes for raping neighbour's daughter
Aliyu Bala gets 13 years imprisonment and 20 lashes for raping his neighbour's 10-year-old daughter in Minna, Niger State, plus N250,000 compensation.
Nigerian Student Murdered in UK Over Fake Rolex Debt
A Nigerian student, Khaleed Oladipo, was fatally stabbed in Leicester, UK, over a fake Rolex debt. Harper Dennis, 18, is on trial for murder.
US Man Indicted for $113k Email Fraud in North Dakota
A 32-year-old DR Congo man in North Dakota was indicted for wire and bank fraud in a $113,050 business email compromise scheme targeting an auction company.
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Family pays ₦500 each to see cement animals at Yola zoo
A family paid ₦500 each to visit a zoo in Yola, Adamawa State, only to find cement crocodile and lion statues instead of live animals, sparking online debate.
Ex-Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 18 Men
Marcellis Blackwell, 36, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty to 18 counts of deprivation of rights for sexually assaulting 18 men during traffic stops and arrests, with sentencing set for November 24.
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