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Jungle justice will be treated as murder

IGP Disu Drops Heavy Warning: Jungle Justice Will Now Be Treated as Murder — No Jokes!

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

The Inspector-General of Police has put Nigerians on notice — if you join a mob to beat or kill a suspect, you may be the next one facing a murder charge. The Inspector-General of Police, […]

British newlyweds and pilot die in crash

Tragedy Strikes: Newlywed British Couple and Pilot Lose Their Lives in Greek Island Helicopter Crash

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

Summary: A young British couple on their honeymoon and their pilot have tragically lost their lives following a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos. Here is everything we know so far. What was […]

The Teen Who Gave His Life to Protect His Brother

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

A 19-year-old paid the ultimate price for standing up for family during what should have been a simple neighbourhood football match — What began as an ordinary day of football in the park ended in […]

NDLEA Catches Big Fish: How Nigeria’s Drug Agency Busted a Fake Luxury Dealer Trying to Run

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

Summary: The NDLEA has arrested a social media influencer and self-styled luxury goods dealer attempting to flee Nigeria, as the agency dismantles a major cocaine cartel. Here’s everything you need to know. If you have […]

Tragedy Strikes in Enugu: EEDC Worker Loses Life to Electric Shock During Maintenance Duty

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

A sobering reminder of the dangers faced daily by electricity workers across Nigeria It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of an operations staff member of MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), who […]

Blood on the Plateau: 23 Lives Lost as Suspected Fulani Militias Strike Again in Mangu

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

Summary: Fresh violence has erupted in Plateau State as suspected Fulani militias launch a deadly pre-dawn attack on Binper community in Mangu LGA, leaving at least 23 people — including women and children — dead. […]

FIFA fires COO after Infantino criticism

FIFA Fires Top Official Who Dared to Criticise Infantino — The Full Story

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

When you challenge the man at the top, you better be ready to pack your bags. FIFA, the global body that governs the beautiful game we Nigerians love so passionately, has confirmed the sudden departure […]

Bebe Jewelry’s Last Words Before Death in China

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

> A popular Trade Fair Lagos businesswoman’s final video has left Nigerians in tears after she was found unresponsive in a Chinese market shortly after posting it. -The Nigerian business community is currently in mourning […]

Fayose: Atiku Too Old for 2027, Compares Him to Biden

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

The former Ekiti governor, Ayo Fayose, has thrown serious shade at Atiku Abubakar, saying the former Vice President’s age should disqualify him from the 2027 presidential race. Former Ekiti State governor and political big mouth […]

Sheggz Denies Cheating on Bella, Says They Split in January

August 19, 2026 BuzzUp9ja 0

The BBNaija Level Up couple that had fans rooting for them has officially called it quits, and Sheggz is setting the record straight Big Brother Naija star Sheggz has finally broken his silence, confirming what […]