NDLEA arrests man with cocaine in fufu on Cameroon-bound boat
A 27-year-old man, Kingsley John, was arrested by NDLEA operatives after cocaine and skunk were found hidden in fufu on a boat heading from Akwa Ibom to Cameroon.
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Bandits Kidnap Baale's Wife in Kwara, Demand N20m Ransom
Suspected bandits have kidnapped the first wife of the Baale of Dabu in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, demanding ₦20 million ransom for another abductee, Iya Ayoka, according to KSDF.
Peter Obi: Nigeria must not become a killing field
Peter Obi urges urgent government action after deadly attacks in Benue, Plateau, and Niger states, citing 23 killed in Plateau and over 40 in Niger.
ISWAP executes senior Shura Council member over defiance
ISWAP has reportedly executed senior Shura Council member Yaa Saleh for defying Wali Baa Shuwa, amid a leadership reshuffle in the Lake Chad region.
Benue Woman Accuses Man of Killing Four Children with Juju
Agbo Comfort accuses a man of killing her sister's four children in Benue State using evil charms planted in their compound within three days.
DR Congo, M23 Rebels Agree Peace Roadmap After Talks
DR Congo and M23 rebels agreed a peace roadmap after five days of Switzerland talks, setting up a ceasefire monitoring mechanism with a first verification mission in Minembwe.
UAE Announces Fines, Jail Terms for Skipping Military Service
UAE citizens who fail to enlist in the military before age 29 face jail terms of 1 month to 1 year, fines up to AED 50,000 (N18.3 million), or both, per official rules.
Boko Haram Commander, 3 Fighters, Woman Surrender in Borno
A JAS commander, three fighters, and a woman surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in Borno State, following clashes with ISWAP and sustained military operations. Troops recovered ammunition and took the individuals into custody.
Boko Haram, Lakurawa Exploit Nigeria's Security Gaps, SBM Warns
SBM Intel warns Boko Haram and Lakurawa are exploiting Nigeria's security gaps, with threats spreading beyond the northeast, according to a new report.
Navy Dismantles 3 Illegal Refineries, Recovers 91,000 Litres Crude
The Nigerian Navy dismantled 3 illegal refineries in Rivers State, recovering 91,000 litres of crude oil and 4,500 litres of illegally refined AGO.
MURIC Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Defence Minister Musa Over Sokoto Insecurity
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Defence Minister Christopher Musa to improve security in Sokoto or resign, citing 44 killings and 19 abductions in three weeks.
South Africa Jails 2 Undocumented Foreigners, Arrests 17 in Crackdown
South African police jailed two undocumented foreign nationals for 6 years and 3 months for infrastructure damage, and arrested 17 others in fresh operations targeting counterfeit goods and immigration violations.
Terrorists Abduct 60+ Worshipers in Niger Mosque Attack
Armed terrorists stormed the Central Mosque in Dekara, Borgu LGA, Niger State during Friday prayers, abducting over 60 worshipers. Police yet to confirm.
Trump announces crushing new sanctions on Iran amid war
President Donald Trump announced the most crushing economic operation against Iran, targeting any country providing lifelines, as the US-Iran war nears seven months without progress.
Sokoto Attacks: Tambuwal, Dasuki Meet Defence Minister
Former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal and Rep. Abdussamad Dasuki met Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa to demand urgent security action after suspected Lakurawa attacks in Kebbe LGA and Kaya community.
Troops Arrest Five Female Terrorist Logistics Suppliers in Borno
Nigerian Army and CJTF arrested five female terrorist logistics suppliers in Ngurusoye village, Borno State, recovering food items and handing them to police for investigation.
FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players, Paredes gets 10-game ban
FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after the World Cup final loss.
Zambia ex-minister killed in raid on opposition leader's home
A former Zambian cabinet minister was fatally shot during a security raid on opposition leader Mundubile's home, with police confirming the death amid election dispute.
FCT Police: Traffic robbers recruit minors for ₦500 per job
FCT Police Commissioner reveals Abuja traffic robbers allegedly recruit Almajiri minors, paying ₦500–₦1,000 to distract motorists during robberies; children to be rehabilitated.
Plane crash kills eight at US Air Force radar site in Alaska
A civilian-contracted charter aircraft crashed at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in Alaska, killing all eight people on board, including two pilots and six passengers, the US military confirmed.
Alaska Charter Crash Kills Eight Near Cape Newenham
A Cessna 441 charter aircraft crashed near Cape Newenham, Alaska, on August 20, 2026, killing all eight people on board. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders with AK-47, 26 Rounds in Borno
A Boko Haram fighter surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno State, handing over an AK-47 rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition, according to military sources.
North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles After US Drills Scaled Back
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Thursday, hours after the US and South Korea scaled back military exercises under orders from President Donald Trump.
Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Gets Life Sentence for Embezzlement
Hui Ka Yan, founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande, has been sentenced to life in prison by a Shenzhen court, with all his personal property confiscated, after pleading guilty to embezzlement and bribery charges.
Iran Executes Afghan National Over January Protests
Iran executed Afghan national Ghaem Hosseini on Thursday for the killing of police officers during January protests, the 30th protester execution since March, rights groups say.
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North Korea fires missiles hours after Trump plans Kim summit
North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea hours after Donald Trump announced plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year, raising tensions.
US Lawmaker Opposes Removing Nigeria's CPC Status Over Christian Violence
US Congressman Riley Moore has urged the US government to keep Nigeria on its 'countries of particular concern' list, citing ongoing violence against Christians in Plateau State and insufficient action by President Tinubu's administration.
Trump Announces Most Crushing Economic Operation Against Iran
President Donald Trump has announced what he calls the most crushing economic operation ever imposed on Iran, targeting its oil revenue and financial networks.
Telemundo Boss, 5 Americans, Ecuador Intel Chief Killed in Kenya Crash
Five Americans and Ecuador's intelligence chief died in a helicopter crash in Kenya on August 19. The Eurocopter EC130 B4 was carrying seven people near Mount Ololokwe. Cause unknown.
Over 100 Dead in CAR Gold Mine Landslide Near Cameroon Border
A landslide at a gold mining site in Zamboï, western Central African Republic, has killed over 100 people, including at least three Cameroonian nationals, with rescue operations ongoing.
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