Man jailed for keeping dead mum in freezer for 3 years
Christopher Phillips, 60, hid his mum's body in a freezer for nearly 3 years, claiming £78,000 in benefits. He was jailed for 2 years and 4 months.
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MAPOLY SUG Declares Sit-At-Home Protest Over Fees Hike
MAPOLY SUG orders peaceful sit-at-home on Aug 3, 2026, over fee hike. Union cites failed talks, urges calm, and calls for transport halt.
Bauchi Police Arrest 2 Informants Linked to Kidnapping
Bauchi State Police arrested two suspects, Idi Riga and Murtala Sani, for allegedly aiding a kidnapping attack on July 31, 2026, in Gwanar Dutse Village.
Bob Marley One Love Actor Brian-Todd Boucher Killed in Jamaica
Actor Brian-Todd Boucher, who played Claudie Massop in Bob Marley: One Love, was shot dead in Jamaica hours after arriving from New York.
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Ayra Starr's sister: thugs damaged car, mistook her for singer
Ayra Starr's sister, Salt the DJ, reveals thugs damaged her car in Lagos after mistaking her for the singer, adding to growing complaints about area boys.
US Court Halts $100,000 H-1B Fee, DHS Pauses Collection
A US federal appeals court denied the government's request to keep the $100,000 H-1B fee, forcing DHS to pause collection. The fee, introduced in 2025, faces legal challenges.
US Warns Foreigners on 3 Actions That Breach Visa Bond
US State Department warns foreigners: overstaying, remaining in US, or adjusting status can breach visa bond, risking cancellation and money forfeiture.
US Mission in Nigeria Issues Fresh Advisory to Visa Applicants
US Mission in Nigeria advises visa applicants to use official sources like Travel.State.Gov for accurate visa and travel information, warning against misinformation.
Gunmen Kill Former Councillor in Plateau Night Attack
Gunmen assassinated former councillor Daniel Danjuma Chong in Torok village, Plateau state, on August 2, 2026. A second resident was injured.
Police Arrest Five Over Anambra Leader's Murder
Police arrest five suspects in the murder of Anambra community leader Emmanuel Nwanneniya, who was injected with a restricted veterinary sedative over a land dispute.
Boko Haram Family Members Surrender in Borno
Two family members of Boko Haram terrorists surrendered to troops in Borno, fleeing the Mandara Mountains enclave due to severe shortages of food and supplies.
Edo rearrests couple over alleged abuse of 11-year-old girl
Edo State has rearrested the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl allegedly abused in Benin City, following renewed investigations. The couple will face prosecution, and the victim is under protective care receiving medical and psychosocial suppor
Gunmen Kill Former Plateau Councillor in Night Attack
Gunmen killed former Councillor Daniel Danjuma Chong in Riyom LGA, Plateau State, on August 2, 2026. Another resident was injured. BYM condemns attack, urges security action.
Nigerian Man Loses £75k UK Loan in Abuja Demolition
Avwenagha Charles, CEO of Stopover Bar and Grill in Abuja, lost his £75,000 UK loan investment when bulldozers demolished his business without notice, leaving 84 staff jobless.
US Explains Visa Approval Wait Times and Expedited Appointments
The US Department of State clarifies that visa interview wait times are estimates, not fixed, and explains expedited appointment options for urgent travel.
Ghana Farmer Sentenced to 10 Years for Defiling Stepdaughter
Ghanaian farmer David Donkor, 38, has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour for defiling his 13-year-old stepdaughter in December 2024.
Delta Woman Arrested for Trafficking Victim to Côte d'Ivoire
Delta police arrest suspected trafficker who lured a 25-year-old woman to Côte d'Ivoire for forced prostitution; victim rescued and reunited with family.
Suspected Cable Vandal Electrocuted to Death in Jigawa
A suspected cable vandal was electrocuted to death on Friday morning in Jigawa State while allegedly cutting a high-tension cable, police confirmed.
Robbers Kill FULAFIA Final Year Student in Nasarawa
Habiba Ummi Lele, a 400-level Chemistry student, was shot dead by suspected robbers on August 1, 2026, after attending a friend's graduation in Keffi.
Man Found Dead in Rivers After Kidnap, Drugging
An unidentified man was found dead along Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover in Port Harcourt after being dumped from a Toyota Venza, an eyewitness says.
Three Dead, Including Gunman, in In-N-Out Burger Shooting
Three people died, including the gunman, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday. At least five others were injured.
Police Remand Man Over Cyberstalking Petition
Mitchel Nkereuwem has been remanded in Akwa Ibom over cyberstalking after sharing an audio clip that offended lawmaker Prince Akpabio, his wife alleges.
Two Chinese Nationals Jailed for Illegal Mining in Nigeria
Two Chinese nationals have been sentenced to five years in prison each by a Federal High Court in Lagos for illegal mining and unlawful export of solid minerals.
Death Row Inmate Runs TikTok Accounts from Nigerian Prison
A death row convict in Abeokuta's Ibara prison livestreams on TikTok, receives gifts, and exposes how warders smuggle phones and drugs.
Kogi Condemns Killing of Catholic Priest, Orders Probe
Kogi State Government orders a thorough investigation into the murder of Catholic priest Samuel Opeyemi; body found with machete wounds in Ajaokuta.
Gunmen Kill 400-Level FULAFIA Student in Robbery Attack
A 400-level Chemistry student of Federal University of Lafia, Habiba Ummi Lele, was shot dead by suspected armed robbers on her way back to Lafia after a graduation ceremony in Keffi.
Army Arrests 3 in Soldier Ambush, Recovers Weapons
Nigerian Army troops arrested three suspects linked to the May 4 ambush that killed a soldier, recovering stolen AK-47 and FN rifles in a coordinated Rivers, Delta and Imo operation.
Three Dead, Seven Hurt in Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting
Three people died and seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on August 1; the suspect was found dead.
ADC Candidate Seeks Benue Security HQ Relocation
Following over 15 deaths in Benue South communities, ADC candidate Olofu's council demands judicial panel and immediate security HQ relocation to Otukpo.
Lagos Police Arrest Mastermind in N1bn Vehicle Fraud
Lagos Police have arrested the suspected mastermind of a vehicle fraud ring that obtained 29 exotic cars worth over N1 billion, with 16 recovered so far.
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