Niger State Police arrest Elijah Ahmed, a hotel employee, for stealing eight refrigerators. Five were recovered, three sold to a scrap dealer who is at large. The suspect has been charged to court.
Nigerian Army troops arrested a notorious kidnap syndicate commander in Enugu, recovering four AK-47 rifles, 133 rounds, and cash in a joint operation.
A 70-year-old farmer, Mr. Ngwe Weyi, was killed by suspected Fulani militias in Bassa LGA, Plateau State, in an attack that has sparked fears of renewed violence.
An abducted Ondo farmer died in captivity, while Amotekun rescued five others. A N100m ransom was demanded, but security forces intervened.
A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into Kim Kardashian's $44 million mansion in Los Angeles. The suspect was caught on security cameras, leading to a swift police response.
Ojaekomo Family of Sapata Village, Eti-Osa, appeals to IGP, Lagos govt, NSCDC over land dispute involving a 60-hectare excision granted in 2015.
A female farmer abducted in Okeigbo, Ondo State, has died in captivity. Amotekun rescued her male colleague and paraded 14 suspects.
The US State Department has revoked over 175,000 visas since Trump's second term began, citing crimes and birth tourism as key reasons.
Ogun State Police arrested Kehinde Makinde, aka Pastor Kenny, in Ibadan on August 3, 2026, for allegedly defrauding 18 fellowship members of ₦2.5 million with fake Jerusalem pilgrimage promises.
Ogun State Police arrested fake pastor Kehinde Makinde for defrauding 18 fellowship members of N2.5 million in a Jerusalem pilgrimage scam.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia's Choco province, collapsing buildings and trapping people. Governor confirms injuries and severe damage in Quibdo.
Two brothers arrested in Ghana for killing a 54-year-old man who allegedly called one suspect 'lazy and useless.' The suspect admitted to the shooting.
Former Thai MP Chalong Reawraeng arrested for fatally shooting official Thongchai Yenprasert, confessed during a YouTube livestream, escalating gun control debate.
Cross River Deputy Governor Peter Odey escaped unhurt after his convoy crashed in Ugep, injuring some staff; third accident in two months.
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Pastor Kenny arrested in Ogun for allegedly collecting ₦2.5m from 18 members for a fake government-backed Jerusalem pilgrimage. Police investigate more victims.
Germany denies citizenship to foreigners convicted of racist or antisemitic crimes, citing contempt for humanity as permanent disqualifier.
Ogun State Police arrest 23 foreign nationals in a raid on a gated estate in Ota over alleged Ponzi schemes and visa scams; 21 handed to Immigration, 2 to face prosecution.
Egypt's consulate requires an Export Health Certificate legalised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, a pet passport, rabies vaccination proof, and a blood test for bringing pets into the country.
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NIS deploys a Passport Intervention Team to the UK from August 10, 2026, to process pending, new, and renewal applications for Nigerians with expiring passports.
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, the only person charged in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, goes on trial in Las Vegas, with his 2019 book as key evidence.
A Nigerian Army colonel, Ma'aji, has confessed to an alleged coup plot against President Tinubu, naming officers and civilians, including a 400 million naira financier.
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled after a child refused to buckle up, forcing the plane back to the terminal and delaying passengers until the next day.
Serah Innocent allegedly stabbed her husband Innocent Nwaoji to death in Umuokereke Ngwa, Abia State, on August 8, 2026, less than 8 months after their wedding.
Germany deported at least 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights between February and June 2026, with a major joint EU operation in March, according to monitoring reports.
Germany deported 137 Nigerians via five charter flights from February to June 2026, with a March EU joint operation returning 50, amid rights concerns.
Saudi Arabia deported 10,827 illegal residents after arresting 14,440 in a week-long crackdown. Ethiopians made up 59% of border arrest attempts.
Yomi Fabiyi's foundation requests postponement of Tope Osoba's August 13 burial, urging autopsy and police probe due to controversial death circumstances.
NIS deploys passport intervention team to UK, aiming to clear application backlog and improve service delivery for Nigerians abroad.
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Billionaire Joseph Ezeokafor, founder of Jezco Oil and father of Jowizaza, was kidnapped by gunmen while praying alone on a mountain in Awka, Anambra State. Community postpones festival.
In the alleged coup plot, suspects used Zangi, a privacy-focused app, and WhatsApp. Investigators say these choices shaped evidence gathering.