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2026

23-Year-Old Man Arraigned for Allegedly Killing Mother in Ondo

CRIME

23-Year-Old Man Arraigned for Allegedly Killing Mother in Ondo A family tragedy has taken a legal turn in Ondo State after a 23-year-old man was brought before a magistrate’s court over the alleged killing of his mother with a cutlass. A 23-year-old man, Akuade Samuel, has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State for allegedly killing his mother, Akuade Olufunke, with a cutlass. The incident was said to have occurred on August 6, 2026, at the Power Line area of Ore. A family tragedy has taken a legal turn in Ondo State after a 23-year-old man, Akuade Samuel,…

Aug

29

2026

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‘I Killed Her for Wealth’: Man Confesses to Ritual Murder of 20-Year-Old

CRIME#CrimeNews, #GamouCelebrations, #NdeyeBigueSene, #RitualKilling, #SenegalCrime, #SenegalNews, #SenegalRitualMurder, #TivaouaneMurder

‘I Killed Her for Wealth’: Man Confesses to Ritual Murder of 20-Year-Old A 20-year-old woman who travelled to Tivaouane, Senegal, for the Gamou religious celebrations was allegedly lured to her death after a traditional spiritual practitioner was instructed to find a young virgin for a ritual believed to bring wealth, according to local media. A 20-year-old Senegalese woman, Ndèye Bigué Sène, was allegedly killed in Tivaouane in a suspected ritual murder. Police arrested a traditional spiritual practitioner identified as B. Ndiaye, who reportedly confessed to the killing and claimed he acted on the instructions of another practitioner known as “Coulibaly.”…

Aug

28

2026

By Famous Reporters

2027: DLA Candidate Aliuna Vows to Tackle Poverty, Unemployment in Ebonyi/Ohaukwu

POLITICS#2027election, #AliunaGodwin, #DLACandidate, #Ebonyi2027, #EbonyiOhaukwu, #EbonyiPolitics, #EmploymentOpportunities, #PovertyAlleviation

2027: DLA Candidate Aliuna Vows to Tackle Poverty, Unemployment in Ebonyi/Ohaukwu By our Correspondent As poverty, unemployment and poor infrastructure continue to weigh heavily on many families, the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Aliuna Godwin, says a new approach to representation is needed ahead of the 2027 election. Aliuna Godwin, the DLA candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, has promised to tackle poverty and unemployment while pushing for better roads, youth empowerment and measures to prevent communal clashes if elected to the House of Representatives in 2027. ABAKALIKI, Ebonyi State — The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) candidate…

Aug

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

Florida Lightning Strike Kills Mother and 2-Year-Old Daughter

WORLD NEWS#BreakingNews, #FloridaLightningStrike, #FloridaNews, #KennediGlasgow, #KenyaGlasgow, #LightningStrike, #MargateFlorida

Florida Lightning Strike Kills Mother and 2-Year-Old Daughter A family outing turned into an unimaginable tragedy in Florida when a lightning strike killed a 31-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter within seconds, leaving the girl's father to mourn the devastating loss of his wife and child. Kenya Glasgow, 31, and her two-year-old daughter, Kennedi, were killed by lightning during a thunderstorm in Margate, Florida, on August 23, 2026. Emergency responders performed CPR and transported them to separate hospitals, but both were pronounced dead shortly after arrival. A 31-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter have died after they were struck by…

Aug

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

AHEAD 2027: Ukwa La Ngwa Elders Back APC Governorship Candidate Eric Opah

POLITICS

AHEAD 2027: Ukwa La Ngwa Elders Back APC Governorship Candidate Eric Opah With the 2027 Abia governorship election already shaping up as a major political contest, the Ukwa La Ngwa Council of Elders has made its position clear: the group says APC candidate Chief Eric Opah has the experience and capacity to lead the state. The Ukwa La Ngwa Council of Elders has endorsed APC governorship candidate Chief Eric Opah ahead of the 2027 Abia State governorship election, citing his experience in business, industrial development, human capital empowerment and public service. The group has also urged APC stakeholders to unite…

Aug

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

AI: GOMEP-NG President Warns Excessive Use Could Weaken Human Thinking

TECHNOLOGY#AIinEducation, #AITechnology, #AkpovokeOtiti, #ArtificialIntelligence, #CriticalThinking, #EducationNews, #GOMEPNG, #HumanThinking

AI: GOMEP-NG President Warns Excessive Use Could Weaken Human Thinking By Charity Uwakwe As AI becomes a bigger part of everyday learning, a warning from GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti is raising a deeper question: What happens when young people stop exercising the ability to think for themselves? Artificial Intelligence is changing how students learn, work and access information. But as AI tools become increasingly common in classrooms, homes and tutorials, GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti has warned that excessive dependence on the technology could come at a cost — the gradual weakening of human thinking. Excessive reliance on Artificial Intelligence could…

Aug

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Country Music Legend Leaves Behind Extraordinary Legacy

WORLD NEWS

Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Country Music Legend Leaves Behind Extraordinary Legacy By Our Correspondent The world has lost one of country music's most beloved voices. Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter who rose from a one-room Tennessee cabin to global superstardom, has died at 80. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary six-decade career built on unforgettable songs, Hollywood success, business ventures and a remarkable commitment to helping others. Dolly Parton was an American country music legend, singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist who died at age 80 on August 25, 2026. Her six-decade career produced global hits including “Jolene,”…

Aug

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

Four Children, Family Dog Die After Eating Reheated Meal in Tragic Incident

Human Interest, METRO#BreakingNews, #ChildDeaths, #FamilyTragedy, #FoodPoisoning, #FoodSafety, #HawaJimoh, #HealthNews, #NigeriaNews

Four Children, Family Dog Die After Eating Reheated Meal in Tragic Incident By our Reporter A family meal has turned into an unimaginable tragedy, leaving a mother grieving the loss of all four of her children and the family dog. The grieving mother, Hawa Jimoh, says they ate the same meal twice before the deaths occurred. Hawa Jimoh’s four children and family dog reportedly died after eating a meal that had been prepared and reheated the following day. Jimoh said she and her husband also ate the food but survived after receiving hospital treatment. The exact cause of the deaths…

Aug

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge

CRIME, NEWS#AccidentalDischarge, #CrimeAndJustice, #IshmaelIwatt, #NationalIndustrialCourt, #NigeriaJudiciary, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceCorporal, #PoliceDismissal

What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge By Our Correspondent He was acquitted of murder, but the victory did not bring back his police job. A National Industrial Court ruling has upheld the dismissal of Corporal Ishmael Iwatt, saying his "accidental discharge" defence raised serious concerns about his ability to safely handle a service rifle Can a police officer be reinstated after being acquitted of murder? Not necessarily. The National Industrial Court has ruled that a criminal acquittal does not automatically restore employment where an officer was dismissed after disciplinary proceedings over his…

Aug

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Celebrates Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III on 5th Coronation Anniversary

Tradition and Culture#CoronationAnniversary, #GOMEPNG, #NigeriaNews, #NigerianRoyalty, #OgiameAtuwatseIII, #OluOfWarri, #TraditionalLeadership, #WarriKingdom

GOMEP-NG Celebrates Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III on 5th Coronation Anniversary Five years on the throne, Ogiame Atuwatse III continues to command respect as a symbol of culture, tradition and purposeful leadership. As the Olu of Warri marks his fifth coronation anniversary, GOMEP-NG has joined Nigerians and well-wishers in celebrating a reign it described as visionary, impactful and important to the preservation of Nigeria's rich cultural heritage. Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, is celebrating his fifth coronation anniversary. GOMEP-NG has congratulated the monarch, praising his leadership, cultural preservation efforts and the continuing role of traditional institutions in…