…k!ll police inspector, seven others in Adamawa Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, k!lling a police inspector and seven civilians. The attack occurred on Monday night, August 17, 2026. The Chairman of Hong Local Government Area, Aliyu Sa'ad, confirmed…

…for murd£r is de@th" IGP Disu warns that police will treat jungle justice and mob attack as homicide Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu, has declared a nationwide crackdown on jungle justice and mob violence, warning that anyone involved in assaulting or k!lling a suspected criminal outside the law will face crimi…

…causes. According to the minister, some critics had used the recent flooding to attack the administration instead of acknowledging its achievements in other areas. He added that government officials and residents also had roles to play in preventing flooding. The minister also rejected suggestions that poor residents w…

…I’m telling you, may be few of them, they will be on a platform where they are attacking us and they will keep mute. They won’t be able to talk and they are collecting salaries every month. Listen please. I’m marking them one by one. I’m not going to talk now. But be rest assured. Those of you that are in a platform th…

…during their marriage. In a formal statement, Alicia specifically detailed an alleged attack on May 7, 2026, claiming David assaulted her, busting her lip and nearly knocking out a tooth, while she was carrying their three-month-old son. read previous story here. Alicia said she kept quiet for years to protect Martins'…

…only person ever charged in Shakur's k!lling. Prosecutors allege he ordered the revenge attack and provided the gun used in the sho0ting, although they do not claim he pulled the trigger. Davis has entered a not guilty plea. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison. by Linda Ikeji at 18/08/2026 7:30 AM | Share this…

…reportedly heard in a statement delivered in Yoruba, allegedly directing supporters to attack members of the Accord Party they encountered in the area, including voters. The CSOs said such statements, if established, should be treated seriously by law enforcement agencies, regardless of the political affiliation of the…

…all three states have experienced varying degrees of security challenges, including attacks by armed groups, communal violence, banditry and kidnapping. Bayelsa ranked fourth with N17.49bn, representing 6.93 per cent of the total. Its spending was N17.18bn lower than Kogi’s. Ekiti followed with N14.83bn, or 5.88 per ce…

…circumstances surrounding the incident, after GCB Bank denied that its Labone branch was attacked or targeted in an attempted robbery. The Ghana Police Service said it received intelligence at about 10:45 a.m. on August 13 that a gang was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank, all located in the Labone…

…West Senator and DG of the Imole Campaign Council, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has condemned attacks on the homes of several leaders of the Accord Party on the eve of the Osun State governorship election, describing the incidents as unwarranted, cowardly and unacceptable. Oyewumi said he conducted an on-the-spot assessment o…

…months of military confrontation that began after the United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran on February 28. ‎ The conflict was followed by an April ceasefire after nearly 40 days of fighting and a June framework for peace talks. The diplomatic process subsequently collapsed, while the two sides continu…

…came a few weeks after she was heavily criticised for not speaking against xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. DAILY POST reports that several Nigerians, including celebrities, had campaigned against Tyla’s planned show in Nigeria after accusing her of not using her platform to speak against attacks on for…

…5pm in the Powerline area of the community. It was gathered that the suspect allegedly attacked his mother with a machete, inflicting deep injuries that resulted in her death. Confirming the incident on Monday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, said the suspect was in police custody. He said, “T…

…of violence - Man mourns his little sister k!lled by suspected herdsmen in fresh Benue attack A bereaved man, Amise Friday Johnson has mourned his young sister who was k!lled by suspected armed herdsmen in Benue State. LIB reported that suspected armed attackers have reportedly k!lled several people and injured others…

…in Harrow, north London, and r@ping him on a grass verge. He continued the horrific attack for 20 minutes before a witness saw what was happening from her window and called the police, according to Mail Online. CCTV showed cars and a double-decker bus passing close to where Desalagne attacked the pensioner at around mi…

…Base, Kebbe, and surrounding communities on Sunday, following reports of a renewed attack on Ungushi community in the area. The visit came amid heightened security concerns along the Sokoto-Kebbi border, with residents reportedly fleeing some affected communities following attacks and livestock rustling. During the vis…

…of the August 15th elections. Citizens went to the polls in an environment shaped by the attack on PVC collection centres, politically linked violence, contestation over motor parks, and weeks of inflammatory rhetoric, conditions that Yiaga Africa warned could suppress voter participation. “Despite this tension, voters…

…of ballot papers. The Hub equally documented 38 security incidents, including thuggery, attacks on electoral officials and voter intimidation. SERAP said the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room also reported vote-buying and inducement, including the distribution of Jollof rice and drinks at a polling unit in Isokan Lo…

…suspects reportedly escaped during the operation. However, one of the fleeing suspects attacked and st@bbed a soldier, identified as CPL Muhammad Adam, with a knife while attempting to escape. The injured personnel was immediately evacuated to the General Hospital, Mista-Ali, where he was admitted for medical attention…

…party expressed concern over several reported cases of violence and abuses, including attacks on journalists and vote-buying, which it said signalled dangers for the major elections coming up in 2027. “There were reported incidents of violence and electoral malpractices by some political parties, and this is quite conc…

Suspected Fulani militias k!ll 19-year-old girl, injure two in Plateau attack Suspected Fulani militias have k!lled a 19-year-old woman and injured two others in an attack at Gana Ropp village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Credible security sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the…

…observers also recorded 38 security incidents, including reported cases of thuggery, attacks on electoral officials and voter intimidation. The Situation Room also reported the harassment of an election observer and alleged disruption by thugs,” the organisation said. The group asked the agencies to investigate complia…

…ballot box snatching mar votingLawmaker, others arrestedADC candidate’s polling unit attackedTension in ModakekeTraditional rulers administer oaths to gladiatorsLarge turnout despite fears •97-year-old man votes •Election records impressive turnouts Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the Osun State govern…

…and de-risk private investment through guarantees and blended finance. “This directly attacks energy costs in food processing, logistics failures in agro-processing and chemicals, and foreign exchange demand caused by imports.” The lender also believes that financing manufacturing and agribusiness can help ease pressur…

…or share his side of the story before students pounced on him. See a video of the attack below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 15/08/2026 10:24 PM | Share this Story