A mentally unstable man stabbed a worshipper with a cutlass as he was being taken for deliverance in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. “The suspect was brought to church for deliverance session while he picked up a cutlass from the altar and matcheted the victim,” …
Read More »UN reacts after killing of 28 civilians in South Sudan
The UN peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (Unmiss) has condemned the recent violence which resulted in a number of civilian casualties in Jonglei State in the east of the country. Nearly 30 civilians were reportedly killed in an attack on a cattle camp in Duk Padiet County on Thursday, in …
Read More »Nigerian Minister for Poverty Alleviation under financial investigation
Nigerian president has suspended the minister of humanitarian affairs with immediate effect and asked the corruption watchdog to investigate financial transactions involving her ministry, the president’s spokesperson said on Monday. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, is the first minister to be suspended, less than six …
Read More »Two-year-old girl electrocuted in Lagos
A two-year-old girl has been electrocuted after touching an exposed wire connected to her neighbour’s house in the Langbasa area of Lagos State, Nigeria. “The deceased was electrocuted after coming into contact with a wire that was linked to his neighbour’s gate,” according to the deceased father. “Her death is …
Read More »Boko Haram killed many people in Geidam
Suspected members of the terrorist group killed a popular pastor of the Church of Christ of the Nations in Geidam, Yobe State, Nigeria, according to reports. “The invaders burnt down several houses and a church during their attack,” according to residents. The terrorists launched their attack on the area around …
Read More »A woman stabbed her boyfriend to death
A woman has stabbed her boyfriend to death during an altercation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, according to reports. “The suspect and the deceased had an argument which led to beating the suspect but in an attempt to defend herself, she stabbed him in the neck,” reports said. “The …
Read More »Man kills neighbour during fight in Ogun
A man killed his neighbor with a stick during a fight in the Itele Awori area of Nigeria’s Ogun state, according to reports. “The duo have engaged in a violent duel, and efforts by other neighbours to separate the two yielded no result,” according to reports. “The suspect smashed the …
Read More »Man remanded for stabbing colleague in Lagos
A Yaba Magistrate’s Court remanded a 25-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his colleague to death during an altercation, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria. The police brought the 25-year-old defendant before Magistrate L.Y. Balogun on a one-count charge bordering on murder. “The suspect confronted the deceased over the undisclosed issue, and they …
Read More »Man arrested for allegedly killing his father
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for alleged killing of his father in Ifelodun Local Government of Kwara State, Nigeria. “The suspect will stand trial for culpable homicide before the court for allegedly macheting his father to death,” according to reports. “The suspect got annoyed as a result of his …
Read More »Nigeria: Wizkid makes children’s eyes shine for Christmas
The famous Nigerian singer Wizkid has decided to spread joy in his country by offering an exceptional gift of 100 million Naira to children as Christmas approaches in tribute to his late mother who passed away in August 2023 in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. In a moving announcement shared on …
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