INVESTIGATION: The multi-million dollar Norwegian scam and the role of a Nigerian This is the story of a sophisticated scam network that cost its victims millions of dollars in different parts of the world. The post INVESTIGATION: The multi-million dollar Norwegian scam and the role of a Nigerian appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/904539-investigation-the-multi-million-dollar-norwegian-scam-and-the-role-of-a-nigerian.html #news

CWPPF demands independent probe into police assault on Abuja journalist The coalition demanded that the investigation should be "under an independent mechanism outside the direct command structure implicated in the allegation." The post CWPPF demands independent probe into police assault on Abuja journalist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/904733-cwppf-demands-independent-probe-into-police-assault-on-abuja-journalist.html #news

Will the DOJ’s investigation into a16z spook other VCs? On the latest episode of Equity, we wonder why the DOJ is investigating startup board seats. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/22/will-the-dojs-investigation-into-a16z-spook-other-vcs/ #news

Don’t hide Tinubu’s records from Nigerians – Atiku tells FBI Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has urged the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to protect its investigators, sources and sensitive investigative methods without withholding records about President Bola Tinubu that can legally be made public. Atiku made the call in a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant […] Don’t hide Tinubu’s records from Nigerians – Atiku tells FBI https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/dont-hide-tinubus-records-from-nigerians-atiku-tells-fbi/ #news

Multiple die In UK police vehicle crash Multiple people died in a tragic UK police vehicle crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Investigations are ongoing into the incident involving a police car Read More: https://punchng.com/multiple-die-in-uk-police-vehicle-crash/ https://punchng.com/multiple-die-in-uk-police-vehicle-crash/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

NSIB raises fresh safety concerns over Enugu Air runway overrun The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has raised fresh safety concerns over the runway-end environment, control tower line of sight and availability of meteorological information following the runway overrun involving an Enugu Air aircraft in Benin, Edo State. The NSIB, in its preliminary report on the July 23, 2026 accident, said it had issued four immediate Read More: https://punchng.com/nsib-raises-fresh-safety-concerns-over-enugu-air-runway-overrun/ https://punchng.com/nsib-raises-fresh-safety-concerns-over-enugu-air-runway-overrun/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

ADC demands investigation into attack on member’s family home in Rivers The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has called for justice and a thorough investigation into the attack and burning of the family home of one of its members in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Isaiah Thomas. The party made the demand after visiting the family residence of Thomas at Omuoko, Aluu, on Wednesday, following […] ADC demands investigation into attack on member’s family home in Rivers https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/adc-demands-investigation-into-attack-on-members-family-home-in-rivers/ #news

Police investigate death of 39-year-old man in Bauchi vigilante custody The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of 39-year-old Abdulrazak Ibrahim, who reportedly died while in the custody of vigilantes at Bakin Kura in Bauchi Local Government Area. The incident was reported to the police on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at about 6:39 pm by the chairman of the Bakin […] Police investigate death of 39-year-old man in Bauchi vigilante custody https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/police-investigate-death-of-39-year-old-man-in-bauchi-vigilante-custody/ #news

Alleged Drug Records: FBI Moves to Shield Tinubu, Warns Disclosure Could Endanger Lives The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a federal court in Washington, D.C., to allow it to file a confidential declaration explaining why it is withholding portions of records linked to allegations surrounding President Bola Tinubu and a drug-trafficking investigation dating back to the early 1990s. The request, filed on August 20, […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/21/alleged-drug-records-fbi-moves-to-shield-tinubu-warns-disclosure-could-endanger-lives/ #news

Plane crash kills eight at US Air Force site in Alaska Eight people died in a devastating Alaska plane crash at a remote US Air Force radar site. Investigations are underway into the civilian-contracted aircraf Read More: https://punchng.com/plane-crash-kills-eight-at-us-air-force-site-in-alaska/ https://punchng.com/plane-crash-kills-eight-at-us-air-force-site-in-alaska/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

Man freed from prison after govt withdraws Facebook ‘nude’ post complaint Denis Odama, arrested over an alleged Facebook comment asking Cross River Governor Bassey Otu if a female commissioner had his nude, has been freed after the governor ordered the complaint withdrawn, leaving questions about the police investigation and allegations against others named in the petition. The post Man freed from prison after govt withdraws Facebook ‘nude’ post complaint appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/904351-man-freed-from-prison-after-govt-withdraws-facebook-nude-post-complaint.html #news

Tambuwal, Shagari mourn victims of Sokoto boat accident, demand action Tambuwal and Shagari express grief over the tragic Sokoto boat accident that claimed 41 lives, calling for urgent investigations and stronger safety measur Read More: https://punchng.com/tambuwal-shagari-mourn-victims-of-sokoto-boat-accident-demand-action/ https://punchng.com/tambuwal-shagari-mourn-victims-of-sokoto-boat-accident-demand-action/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news