Lagos Arrests 46 for Open Defecation in Sanitation Sweep

Lagos State Government has apprehended 46 individuals for open defecation during early morning operations targeting sanitation blackspots. Offenders were arrested across Lagos Island areas and transferred for prosecution under environmental laws.

Bandits Attack Tiv Women in Taraba, Three Injured

Bandits attacked at least three Tiv women in Mbayongo Yortsee, Chanchanji Ward, Takum LGA, Taraba State, on Monday afternoon, February 23, 2026. The victims were taken for medical treatment as security officials remain silent amid ongoing violence against

Pastor Killed, Women Raped in Benue Herdsmen Attack

A pastor and another person were killed, while two women were raped during a suspected herdsmen attack on communities in Benue State's Apa LGA. Youths repelled the attackers, preventing further casualties.

Strange Disease Hits Bandit Camps in Northern Nigeria

A mysterious disease outbreak has reportedly spread through bandit camps in Niger and Zamfara states, affecting both captives and militants. The situation is worsened by shortages of food, funds, and medicines, disrupting their operations amid heightened

Dubai Bans Begging, Nigerians Compare to Local 'Abegistan'

Dubai Police have declared begging a criminal offense punishable by three months' imprisonment and a fine of AED 5,000. The announcement has sparked reactions from Nigerians, who compare the situation to local begging conditions and reference 'Abegistan'.

Three Killed in Bayelsa Cult Clash, Residents Flee

Three persons were shot dead in a renewed cult clash at Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The violence has claimed at least six lives in recent weeks, causing panic and halting business activities.

Woman Posed as Man, Assaulted Teenager in Harare

An 18-year-old woman from Epworth has been charged with aggravated indecent assault after allegedly pretending to be a man and living with a 16-year-old girl in a prolonged deception case.

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