Ondo Amotekun Rescues 2-year-old Child Severely B3aten By Kidnappers
The Ondo State security agency, Amotekun Corps, has rescued a 2-year-old child who was badly beaten by suspected kidnappers. The rescue mission took place deep in the forest after a five-day search. Along with the child, four other kidnapped victims were also freed. “Among the rescued individuals was a traumatised two-year-old child who had suffered […]
Terrifying moment cellphone explodes in woman’s pocket at a supermarket (video)
A woman in Brazil suffered serious burns after her phone suddenly exploded in her pocket while she was shopping at a supermarket. The shocking incident was caught on CCTV. The woman, who has not been named, was shopping with her husband in Anápolis on Saturday when her Motorola Moto E32 phone overheated and exploded in […]
New year murder: Fatinoyes get justice after two years
After two years of waiting, justice has finally been served for the Fatinoye family. On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Ogun State High Court in Abeokuta sentenced three men—Adekanbi Lekan, Odetola Ahmed, and Adeniyi Waheed—to death for the gruesome murder of Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye and their son, Oreoluwa. Justice Basirat Adebowale delivered the verdict […]
EFCC arraigns man for selling Cartier diamond bracelet in dollars in Lagos
On February 5, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Precious Chimaobi Uzondu before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Uzondu is facing two charges related to allegedly refusing to accept Naira as payment for a Cartier diamond bracelet. The case was heard by Justice A.O. Owoeye. The EFCC has accused Uzondu […]
Alleged Fraud: Former AMCON Boss, Kuru Granted ₦50 Million Bail
Ahmed Kuru, the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), has been granted ₦50 million bail by the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos. He is facing charges related to the alleged misappropriation of ₦20 billion in AMCON funds. The case also involves Sigma Golf Nigeria Limited, a company accused of […]
Police Launch Investigation Into Death Of Makeup Artist In Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has started an investigation into the tragic death of a makeup artist, Emrich Effanga. Reports suggest that she was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, Ndifreke. The police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the investigation to journalists in Uyo on Monday, February 10. He stated that the Commissioner of Police, […]
Igbos responsible for killings, kidnappings in South-East – Joe Igbokwe
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has sparked controversy with his statement on the security situation in Nigeria’s South-East region. In a Facebook post on Monday, Igbokwe pointed out that the violence in the region is no longer caused by Fulani herdsmen, as was widely believed. Instead, he claims that […]
Ondo Amotekun rescues 75-year-old grandma raped by kidnappers
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has rescued a 75-year-old woman who was kidnapped and assaulted in Ifira Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. The elderly woman explained that she was returning from her farm when three men approached her. “As soon as they saw me, they […]
Suspected armed robbers stab Uber driver to death and steal his vehicle in Lagos
A tragic incident occurred in Lagos when a 42-year-old Uber driver, Yusfat Ayinde, was attacked and killed by suspected robbers. The attackers also stole his vehicle, leaving the community in shock. According to Jaiyesinmi Azeez, the chairman of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) in Lagos, Ayinde was working on Friday, February […]
Teenage boy kills his 3-year-old brother with rat poison to ‘inflict pain on their parents’
A heartbreaking incident happened in Orange Farm, Johannesburg, where an 18-year-old boy allegedly poisoned his 3-year-old brother. Reports say he did this to cause pain to their parents. On January 31, 2025, the children’s mother was at home with her three sons, aged 18, 16, and 22. She noticed that her youngest son was missing […]