…boiling water she had spilled on the ground," she said. Witnesses alleged that after the attack, the victim was left in pain without adequate medical attention. However, the victim's father denied allegations of neglect or covering up for his wife, saying, "She was even taken to hospital." Following intervention by the…

…election, with the ADC and other opposition forces mounting increasingly direct attacks on the Tinubu administration. Atiku dismissed what he described as “sponsored social-media mud slinging”, insisting that such attacks would not deter him from demanding accountability. “The people who removed subsidy from the poor c…

…changed her mind and killed her mother instead. She reportedly wrote that the planned attack had been "inspired" by six mass sh@@ters, whose identities were not disclosed. Investigators also discovered that Wagner had developed an extensive online presence focused on planning a mass-casualty attack and had communicated…

…social media theatrics,” he said. Lloyd particularly objected to what he described as attacks on security agencies during VDM’s appearance at the conference, saying members of the Armed Forces deserved respect for their service to the country. “Inviting personalities like VDM to a platform meant for serious legal disco…

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack in Niger State, Nigeria, that caused deaths and kidnappingsThe UAE expressed condolences to Nigeria and called for the safe return of all those taken during the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extr…

…was on his way home after attending a Maulud gathering when some thugs accosted and attacked him with weapons. He said the attackers inflicted deep cuts on the victim's chest and neck, leading to his d3ath. The police said some suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident, while investigation was ongoing…

…that elections must be based on issues. We have always campaigned on issues. We do not attack personalities, and we do not campaign against identities. We do not use identity to campaign. There is no issue of religion, ethnicity and all of that. We totally avoid hate speech, and we don’t use bad language. We don’t use…

…closely on the heels of Allwell Ademola's passing, who had suffered a fatal heart attack at her residence and died in December 2025.Notable figures including Mr Latin, Faithia Williams, Damola Olatunji, and Bidemi Kosoko were among the first to publicly mourn her loss.Read

Troops foil armed robbery attack, rescue two locals in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attempted armed robbery attack along the Apel-Jipun road in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, when troops responded…

…been rushed for treatment. Three other children, aged 13, eight and five, survived the attack and are receiving treatment in hospital. The suspect is currently admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital under police guard, while detectives investigate a case involving murder, attempted m8rder and arson. Preliminary…

…by unmotivated conscripts. Ukraine, in turn, has ramped up its own drone and missile attacks deep into Russia, hitting some key military factories, causing serious damage to oil refineries and creating nationwide fuel shortages. A poll conducted at the end of July found 82% of Ukrainians believed Ukraine would win, alt…

…at the scene along with a second suspect. The pump-action gun allegedly used in the attack was also recovered by officers.According to Daily Independent, the police spokesperson further stated that the deceased has been deposited for burial.He added that the three injured victims are receiving medical treatment.Eyewitn…

…2027. Amnesty, in a post on X, described the alleged threat as a call to violence and an attack on freedom of association and the liberty of persons, adding that no public official has the right to make residence in any part of Nigeria conditional on membership of or support for a political party. Shekwolo, who was ele…

…isn't planning a return to major combat operations, he didn't rule out strikes if Iran attacks first.Another U.S. official said the clearing of mines from the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S. Navy is a watershed moment in the war, largely neutralizing one of Iran's main sources of leverage. Reports say Rubio outlined the T…

…as escalating post-election violence in parts of the state. Oyetola described the attacks as a threat to the peace and democratic values of Osun State, stressing that no political ambition or commercial interest could justify the loss of human lives. “Politics must be a vehicle for development, not a catalyst for blood…

…is bringing the world closer to a point where machines could independently select and attack human targets. Both organisations renewed calls for legally binding international rules governing the technology. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric issued the warning on Tuesday, August…

…the suspect alongside another individual and recovering the firearm used in the attack. During interrogation, the suspect allegedly told investigators that he was angered by the loud music from the wedding, claiming the organisers failed to consult neighbours and that the noise prevented him from sleeping. The PPRO dis…

…he is outraged by the mass abduction and killing of innocent citizens, describing the attackers as enemies of peace and humanityThe president also directed Service Chiefs to brief him regularly on the progress of the rescue operation until all abducted persons are accounted forPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferre…

…participation of the two ministers in political campaign activities, amid increasing attacks, killings and abductions across the country, was inappropriate and could send the wrong signal about the government’s priorities. In a press statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, yest…

…& Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a State House release on Tuesday. Tinubu described the attackers as “enemies of peace and enemies of humanity,” as he assured the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of the abductees. “Those who carried out this cowardly attack on defenceless Nigerians are enemies of…

…and the results of these unknown gunmen,” he said. Speaking on the June 13, 2025, attack on Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, which allegedly left more than 200 people dead and properties worth millions of naira destroyed, VeryDarkMan claimed, “I was the first respondent at Yelwata. I was also the f…

…students accused of stealing phones, travellers mistaken for criminals, and young people attacked over allegations of blasphemy or ritual activities. "I have directed all commissioners of police across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT to treat every case of mob action as homicide, and they should investigate it lik…

…to be a calculated act of retaliation for his defiance. The details surrounding the attack, including the exact time and whether other casualties were recorded, were not immediately clear. Office of the chairman of Borgu Local Government Council confirmed the gruesome m8rder of the district head, describing it as "part…

My wife attacked me with weapons, sharp objects and tried to destroy my s3xual organ - Nigerian man announces end of his marriage A Nigerian man, Daniel Undiandeye, has announced the end of his 11-year marriage, alleging that his wife attacked him with weapons, sharp objects and tried to destroy his s3xual organ. He ma…

30 k!lled in attacks on four mosques in Niger State At least 30 people have been k!lled following attacks on four mosques in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday. Terrorists attacked the mosques simultaneously during Juma'at prayers in Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana communities, abducting doz…