Crime

Two men have been reportedly killed by suspected herdsmen in Tse Wende, Adam village, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, escalating concerns over rising insecurity in the region. The victims, identified as Terwsse Azege and Orseer Kende, were killed on Thursday, October 3, 2024, according to a local resident, …

A 30-year-old man, Abdullahi Mohammed, who climbed a 33 kV high-tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa, demanding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resignation, has been admitted to the Yola Psychiatric Hospital for a mental evaluation. The police arrested Mohammed on Saturday, September 28, after convincing him to come down from the …

Social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), has responded to Femi Falana’s statement on Channels TV, where the renowned human rights lawyer vowed to pursue a civil defamation case against him due to the untrue stories he had cooked up through the audio clip.   Falana had …

The Delta State Police Command has arrested two women for allegedly stealing a three-day-old baby and attempting to sell the child. The arrest followed a tip-off from a tricycle rider who reported suspicious activity to the police after hearing a conversation between the suspects about a payment related to the …

Two police operatives were tragically killed in Anambra State on October 3 during an investigation mission at Uruagu, Nnewi North, after being ambushed by unknown gunmen. The assailants reportedly began shooting upon sighting the officers and hurled an improvised explosive device (IED) into their operational vehicle, which caught fire, leading …

An unidentified lady was found abandoned by the roadside on Asikolaye Street in Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The woman, whose behavior appeared erratic, was discovered by residents who suspect she may have fallen victim to ritualists, often referred to as “yahoo yahoo” boys. Moreover, witnesses reported …

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested five individuals for allegedly killing a fisherman, Segun Sikiru, in Iwopin town, Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Saheed Mureni, Afeez Mureni, Saheed Taidi, Thompson Samuel, and Ogoji Olorunwa, were reportedly caught stealing from Sikiru’s fish trap before fatally assaulting him …

An 18-year-old boy, Olawumi Ayomide, has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment without the option of a fine by a Kwara State Magistrate Court for arson and theft. The court, presided over by Magistrate M.A. Yahaya, found Ayomide guilty of breaking into a residential building in Ilorin, stealing various …

A revered Islamic cleric, Malam Aminu, was tragically killed by bandits in Katsina State in spite of his family meeting all ransom demands requested.   The cleric, who was abducted weeks ago from his residence in Dugun-mu’azu town in Sabuwa Local Government Area, was reportedly beaten to death by his captors, …

The House of Representatives has invited social critic Martins Vincent Otse, aka Very Dark Man, to appear before its investigation panel on Monday, September 30, over bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).   Last week, VeryDarkMan released an audio clip in which crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, …

The tragic death of 14-year-old Isabelle Vezina-Dykeman has left a Vermont family shattered and very heartbroken, hoping for a big and great miracle.  Isabelle, a freshman at Mill School in Winooski, took her life on September 15 after enduring relentless bullying about her appearance and her mother’s health condition. She must …

Activist Aisha Yesufu has voiced her support for the Falanas, stating that if they do not challenge the allegations made in an audio recording shared by social critic Very Dark Man (VDM), it could be interpreted as an admission of guilt. The controversy centers around a claim in the audio, …

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has expressed his displeasure over the recent allegations involving the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) officials, who are accused of providing a private apartment for Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, during his six-month prison sentence that was of him showing he was sorry. …

Investigative journalist and whistleblower PIDOM Nigeria, aka Bristol Isaac Tamunobifiri, has been granted bail after being arraigned on a nine-count charge for an allegation laid. The charges include money laundering, cybercrime, and unlawfully obtaining and disseminating classified documents.  PIDOM Nigeria was arrested on August 5, 2024, in Rivers State for …

One of the men responsible for the 2021 murder of rapper Young Dolph has been sentenced to life in prison. Justin Johnson was found guilty on Thursday, September 26, of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and firearm possession by a convicted felon. The verdict came after nearly four hours …