A 38-year-old man, Ebuka Ofoma, from Osumenyi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a three-year-old child in the community. Ofoma was arrested on Friday by the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in collaboration with the state police operatives following a tip-off by a whistleblower of his illicit …

A man identified as Shuaibu Yusuf, from Borno State, on Monday, climbed a radio mast in an attempt to commit suicide. Shuaibu vowed to sacrifice his life for the nation’s pressing issues, while pleading for fellow Nigerians to join his cause, emphasizing his readiness to sacrifice his life for what he called critical issues. His demands include the restoration of …

A man identified as Femi on Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State jumped into Osun river, not long after he complained about the hardship facing him. A source close to the scene said Femi stood on the Gbodofon bridge located along Osogbo/Gbongan road around 10:30 am and jumped into the river. A vulcaniser, working close to the scene, who preferred to …

Samuel Odugbesan, a former electrical staff member who lost both arms in a work accident, has tied the knot with his partner. Ejirocoded, on Friday shared pictures from their special day on TikTok. SEE PHOTOS;

Residents of Atiku Abubakar Way in Uyo metropolis, Akwa Ibom, woke up early Tuesday morning to behold the tragic incident involving the alleged murder of a girl (name withheld ) by her lover simply identified as Elisha, a 25-year-old man. It was gathered that the incident happened at about 7 am in a residential compound near the popular Beaulah International …

A man set himself on fire Friday outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial in Manhattan, with officers rushing to extinguish the flames. Burning clothes were strewn in the park, which was locked down by authorities, while ambulances lined up nearby on standby, an AFP correspondent at the scene saw, describing a strong smell of burning chemicals. The …

The Police, on Thursday, arraigned a 30-year-old man, John Timothy, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for alleged N1.2 million theft from a dead man’s bank account. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing charges of conspiracy and stealing. The prosecutor, Olalekan Adegbite, told the court that the defendant committed the offences between 17th May  2021 and 21st …

A Nigerian swimming coach, Akinrodoye Dare, also called Coach Dreh, reportedly swam the entire 11.8k. of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Saturday. Coach Dreh was said to have completed the challenge in two hours and 33 minutes, with the aim of raising awareness about mental health issues, particularly suicide and depression. In a video shared on X by …

The Ogun State Police Command said its officers at Ogijo, in the Sagamu Local Government Area of the state, have arrested one Chizoke Obiadada aged 54 and his 17-year-old son, Micheal, for beating to death their neighbour’s wife, Tope Owoade. The incident was said to have happened on Thursday, 28th March 2024. The spokesperson for the state police command, Superintendent …

A man identified as Usman Abubakar reportedly died during a fight that occurred at Isale Koko, Ojagboro area, Ilorin in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident, which happened last Wednesday and claimed the life of the deceased, was a result of the combat between him (the deceased) and another man identified as one Omotosho Jimoh of …