A 30-year-old woman, Abigail Adebayo, has reportedly died by suicide in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, after her fiancé's family opposed their marriage due to her having three children from a previous relationship.
Jeffrey Epstein's brother Mark asserts a forthcoming peer-reviewed report will conclusively show the financier's death was murder, not suicide, citing suppressed evidence and FBI mishandling.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official Canberra residence due to a safety threat, with police confirming no suspicious items found and no current public risk.
Security agencies have identified former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva and Moses Zakwa as alleged financiers of a coup plot against President Bola Tinubu, with N835 million reportedly funneled through private companies.
A Nnamdi Azikiwe University student is hospitalized with severe burns after a female lodge mate poured boiling water on him, following accusations of sexual assault while she slept.
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.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons launches an investigation into alleged sexual assault cases in Nigerian daycare centers following viral social media claims.
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
British comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to fresh charges of rape and sexual assault from 2009, appearing in court with a Bible and facing a trial later this year amid multiple allegations.
A social media user from Northern Nigeria has shared a harrowing account of the daily terror faced by women and girls in rural Arewa communities under bandit control, alleging systematic sexual violence and coercion.
A member of the Hunters Vigilante group was allegedly killed by a fellow vigilante during a routine patrol in Plateau State. The incident occurred in K-Vom, Jos South LGA, sparking calls for accountability from the victim's family.
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.
A 32-year-old Kentucky man was arrested after a driver reported seeing him engaged in sexual intercourse with a dead deer on the roadside. Police found him covered in blood and fur.
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
A cement-laden truck lost control at Badagry Roundabout, crushing a LASTMA officer and two motorcyclists to death. The driver was arrested, and authorities are investigating the incident.
A bandit attack in Bauchi's Gwana community resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and a vigilante, with seven bandits neutralized and three residents abducted, as police deploy additional forces.
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'.
Major General Bemgha Koughna, GOC of 8 Division, escaped an ambush by Lakurawa terrorists near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State. Troops responded with force, neutralizing five attackers and recovering weapons, cash, and motorcycles.
Two foreign tourists claim a Nigerian police officer stopped and threatened to arrest them for driving a right-hand-drive vehicle despite presenting valid entry documents, with the encounter captured on video.
Four travelers were killed by youths in Plateau State after suspected Fulani gunmen attacked a village, sparking fears of reprisals and heightened security measures.
A Nigerian father reveals his children developed a negative view of policewomen after an unpleasant encounter, urging officers to avoid mothers with kids.
A Delta State High Court has sentenced Collins to 60 years imprisonment for raping a 9-year-old girl in 2023, with a N50 million compensation order and forfeiture of bribe money.
Two brothers and another man have died while attempting to desilt an abandoned water well in Aminigboko, Rivers State. Police confirm the incident, citing toxic gas suspicions and ongoing investigations.
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.
Ayo, a Nigerian man deported after 10 years in the United States, opens up about his dream to play in the NBA and expresses optimism despite his setback.
A woman in Delta State was rescued by local vigilantes after being lured to a bush by a man she met online, tied to a tree, and robbed of all her money. The incident highlights risks of online dating.
A distressing video shows two young women kidnapped over a month ago while traveling to Sokoto State, crying for help as bandits taunt them. The footage was shared by a teacher who identified one victim as her friend Maryam.
Delta Police SP Bright Edafe ignites a national conversation on paternity fraud after a man in his 50s discovers none of his three children are biologically his.
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.
The wife of detained Anambra native doctor Eke-Hit accuses Governor Soludo's security aide of unlawful detention, while officials cite state law and court proceedings as the cause.