…hostel A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has d!ed in a suspected su!cide incident at the school's hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the deceased, identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, was found d3ad within the hostel premises, securit…

…University. Their names remain associated with some of the most serious school abduction incidents recorded in the state. Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Chikun, Kajuru, Kauru and parts of Igabi continue to experience occasional disruptions arising from attacks, displacement and fears among parents and school authorities. Kebbi In…

…organisation, Kimpact Development Initiative, stated that 56 election-related violent incidents resulting in 14 fatalities had been recorded in Osun over the past 12 months. Presenting the report during an election summit in Osogbo on July 13, KDI said Osogbo accounted for 23 of the 56 recorded incidents and nine of th…

…killing 16 persons in what residents described as a brutal and unprovoked attack. The incident has heightened concerns over the security situation in the area, coming barely months after another deadly attack that claimed several lives in communities within the same district. At the mass burial, family members, communi…

…was ambushed and killed by gunmen while returning from his farm in Sha District, an incident that shocked the state and renewed calls for stronger protection for traditional institutions. Several district heads, village heads and community leaders have also lost their lives in separate attacks over the years, leaving m…

…Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended condolences to the family of the deceased, describing the incident as tragic and entirely preventable. He emphasised the grave dangers of crossing high-speed expressways outside designated points, describing the practice as both perilous and irresponsible. “It is both reckless and unlawful…

…by suspected Fulani herders in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on August 6, 2026 along the Hottom-Sha road in Daffo District, following a distress call reporting an attack on a resident identified as Mr. Malan Malo. The troops responded swiftly to the location and…

…the hallways before opening fire at fellow students and teachers in Thailand. The incident occurred on Friday morning, Aug. 7, at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of the capital city of Bangkok (read here). A 14-year-old boy is reported to have k!lled his grandparents at home befor…

…Our correspondent reports that police officers from the Emohua Division responded to the incident and evacuated the body of the deceased to the morgue, while the injured victim was taken for medical attention. A video seen by our correspondent showed several of the dead cows in the bush, while some men were seated besi…

…thorough investigation into the matter to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The corpse has been recovered and deposited at the mortuary for autopsy. Confirming his arrest to newmen, SP Suleiman Nguroje, spokesperson of the police command, said the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion…

…bag for a search. Harrison opened his bag and then turned on his camera to record their incident. However, The officer immediately got infuriated and ordered him to turn off the camera.''Do not 'video' me until I ask you to. Do not try it..unless I give you consent' the officer saidHarrison responded by saying the offi…

England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an alleged incident at a nightclub in central London. The 30-year-old Al-Ahli forward was charged on 31 July in connection with an incident that occurred on Wardour Street, Soho, on 6 December. Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily h…

…Police Headquarters," the statement read. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident followed an allegation that a 22-year-old suspect allegedly discovered his wife in a compromising situation with another man near her parents' residence at Danewa-Biriri Village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area. "In the ensui…

…who can provide immediate intervention during the critical first few minutes of a fire incident.” It added that “prompt response during this period often determines whether a minor incident is successfully contained or develops into a major disaster.”

…and pastors confronted him and his wife over their relationship. According to him, the incident took place after Lola had given birth to their son. He said, "When we moved into Omole, our mom came to visit. My son was about five or six months old. When my mom visited, I gave her the master bedroom and moved into Jude's…

…the area and is being investigated over his alleged connection to the recent terrorist incident at Naridon Community. The suspect is currently in custody, while investigators continue efforts to establish his level of involvement and identify other individuals linked to the attack. Security sources said the arrest is p…

…and colleague in the university’s Faculty of Arts, Zubairu Lawal Bamalle, confirmed the incident to Arewa PUNCH, saying the crash occurred at about 9 a.m. at Dumbin Rauga along the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway. “It is with deep sorrow that I confirm the death of our colleague and friend, Dr. Umar Sani Bebeji. He died in a r…

…the judge said demonstrated “a degree of foresight” before the attack. On the day of the incident, Victory was pushing her daughter in a pram to a GP surgery when the child spotted Atutie and shouted, “Daddy, daddy.” The court heard that Victory immediately became alarmed after seeing him. Atutie reportedly told her he…

…her and slapped her across the face.Although she said she was not seriously hurt, the incident inspired her to produce a report highlighting the activities of agberos and the concerns many Lagos residents have about them. In the report, residents shared varying opinions, with some describing agberos as a growing securi…

…offence and was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The incident happened on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025 on Duke Street, Leith, where he hugged his daughter before repeatedly st@bbing his ex. The High Court in Edinburgh head that Victory Atutie, 30, sustained 12 injuries including scarri…

…forward. The case was in court for twelve years and the outcome was as shocking as the incident itself. THE NIGHT OF JUNE 7TH is coming to cinemas on August 28th. See the photos of the real people alongside film stills from the film, The Night of June 77th by Linda Ikeji at 06/08/2026 5:22 PM | Share this Story

…by the Family Court sitting at the Magistrate Court, Aba. The case arose from reported incidents involving the child within the school environment and was pursued through the criminal justice system following a report by the child's family. The court convicted Kalu on two counts of indecent assault and instilling fear…

…that the regulator must be strong, meteorological services dependable, accident and incident investigation independent and aviation training excellent. He, however, said it was equally important for the law regulating the sector to recognise, in practical and sustainable terms, the enormous responsibility placed on NAM…

…has never experienced similar treatment while filming in other schools, adding that the incident explains why he rarely creates content at UNILAG. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 06/08/2026 2:32 PM | Share this Story

…worker during an attack on a farmland in Boki Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 5, at a cocoa farm in Isibendeghe Community, where three labourers were reportedly working when the assailants allegedly opened fire. In a statement on Wednesday, the police spokesperson in the s…