Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a Catholic priest of Otukpo Diocese, in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue state, Nigeria. The abduction was confirmed by the diocese through a letter from the diocesan secretariat signed by the Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, and addressed to all priests, religious …
Read More »A driver killed over minor dispute in Nigeria
According to reports, the Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man who allegedly killed a 46-year-old driver following a minor dispute in Nigeria. The suspect, who drove a Lexus SUV with hit the deceased’s car from the rear and caused damage to the vehicle. “The deceased came down …
Read More »Several deaths after container falls on vehicles
A 40-foot container fell on vehicles traveling at the Cele bus stop along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos State, killing many commuters. A driver of one of the commercial buses was immediately confirmed dead while the other two managed to escape, according to reports. Five of the passengers on the …
Read More »A retired fireman allegedly raped a minor
A 60-year-old retired fireman has been arrested in Delta State for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. It was learnt that the suspect offered the teenager N500 to seal her mouth. But could not bear the pain, hence she opened up. …
Read More »Nigeria: Germany returns 20 looted art objects
The 20 objects, which were looted in the 19th century, were handed over by the German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, at a ceremony in the capital, Abuja, Nigeria. Germany wants to make amends to Africa. During the year, Berlin decided to repatriate works of art looted in Africa. Speaking in …
Read More »Father and son in court for slapping a doctor
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned a 56-year-old man and his son, 23, for allegedly beating a doctor over the death of a family member at the hospital in Nigeria. The two accused persons were reported to have slapped the doctor shortly after their female relative was pronounced dead …
Read More »Two friends fined for making soup with a stolen dog
The Bole District Court sentenced two friends to twelve months in prison for stealing a dog to make pepper soup in the Sawla District of the Savannah Region of Ghana. The complainant is a drinking bar operator whilst the accused persons are masons by profession. “I detected that his dog …
Read More »Suspected cultists behead a youth leader in Akwa Ibom
Suspected cultists have beheaded the youth president of Inen clan in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, according to reports. The suspected cultists, known by the deceased, visited him and were entertained with drinks before another group descended on him while they were still drinking. “The …
Read More »Young people arrested at an event of homosexual
The Hisbah Board in Kano State has arrested 15 women and four men at an event center in the metropolis for allegedly participating in a same-sex marriage program, Nigeria. The suspects, who were in their early 20s, were at the event center to witness the wedding of two suspected homosexuals. …
Read More »A doctor and a nurse assaulted at the hospital
A father and son attacked a doctor and nurse at the Federal Medical Center in Idi-Aba, Nigeria, after losing his wife of 53 years, according to reports. “She was at the end-stage of heart failure before she was brought to the hospital,” the doctor explained. “It will take more than …
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