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Bride Arrested on Her Wedding Day for Murder, Sentenced to 11 Years

Nancy Lizeth Rodriguez Guadarrama didn’t get the chance to cut her wedding cake. As she arrived at the church in her white wedding dress, police were waiting to detain her. The dramatic arrest saw her immediately taken to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, leaving guests in shock. Rodriguez’s fiancé, Clemente Mendiola Martinez, managed to flee the […]

Anambra Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse Charges

In a distressing case of alleged child abuse, a 35-year-old lawyer, Adachukwu Okafor, has pleaded not guilty to charges brought against her by the Anambra State Government. The case is being heard at the Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court in Awka. The allegations involve severe physical abuse of an 11-year-old girl, Happiness Nwafor, who […]

PSG’s Pursuit of Victor Osimhen: A Game-Changing Move?

Recently, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been making waves with their pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Reports suggest PSG is advancing in talks with Osimhen’s camp, aiming to secure his talents for a staggering £84 million. Let’s delve into what this potential transfer could mean for both clubs and the player himself. According […]

Clash in Court: EFCC and Yahaya Bello’s Lawyers in Heated Exchange, judge walks out

In a dramatic courtroom scene, the arraignment of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, on alleged N82 billion fraud charges turned contentious. The proceedings spiraled into conflict when senior advocates representing Bello clashed with the federal government’s legal counsel. The dispute ignited when Bello’s lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed, omitted his colleague Adeola Adedipe from announcing […]

Nigerian Navy Rescues Trafficking Victims and Foils Robbery Attempt

In recent maritime operations, the Nigerian Navy has demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding Nigerian waters and combating illegal activities. From July 9-13, 2024, several incidents highlighted the Navy’s proactive measures and successful interventions. During this period, the Nigerian Navy rescued eight women who were victims of human trafficking. These women, aged between 18 and 23, […]

Drake’s Toronto Mansion Flooded Amid Record Storms

Drake, the renowned rap artist, faced a significant setback recently as his lavish Toronto mansion, known as The Embassy, was flooded following unprecedented storms that struck the city. The mansion, sprawling over 50,000 square feet in the prestigious Bridle Path area, experienced ankle-deep muddy water rushing into its premises. The city of Toronto endured nearly 100mm (four inches) of […]

“Details Emerge About Donald Trump Shooter’s Actions Before Attempted Assassination”

In a shocking turn of events, details surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump by Thomas Crooks have surfaced, revealing a sequence of unsettling decisions and missed opportunities by security forces. Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old registered Republican, reportedly asked for a day off from his job at the Bethel Park Skilled Nursing and […]

Woman Shares How Her Husband Left His Girlfriend of 7 Years to Marry Her

The woman narrates how she met her now-husband during their NYSC service year. At that time, he was in a committed relationship with someone else for seven years. Despite this, their connection grew, and he eventually made the difficult decision to end his previous relationship to pursue a future with her. Even when confronted by […]

Court Decision on Arabic Inscriptions on Naira Notes

In a recent decision by the Federal High Court in Lagos, Judge Yellin Bogoro dismissed a lawsuit challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Nigerian Naira notes. The case, filed by Lagos-based lawyer Malcom Omirhobo, raised concerns about the inclusion of Arabic alongside Nigeria’s official languages—English, Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo. Judge Bogoro emphasized that the […]