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Oct

24

2026

2 Farmers Die in Philippine Underwater Ritual Over Land Dispute

FOREIGN NEWS#Landdispute, #Philippines, #SaranganiProvince, #SulifRitual, #TwoFarmersDead, #UnderwaterRitual, #WorldNews #InternationalNews

2 Farmers Die in Philippine Underwater Ritual Over Land Dispute Tragedy as 2 farmers die trying to settle land dispute through traditional underwater ritual. Two farmers died after taking part in a traditional underwater ritual called sulif to settle a land dispute in the Philippines. A relative questioned why the men reportedly remained underwater beyond the customary two-minute limit. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Two farmers have died after attempting to settle a land dispute through a traditional underwater endurance ritual in the Philippines. The men, identified as Tonny Bulanon Mansag, 69, and Gaspar Tusan Palasanon, 49,…

Oct

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

Man Falls Into Father’s Grave While Visiting, Dies on the Spot

METRO#BrazilNews, #CemeteryAccident, #HumanInterest, #ManFallsIntoFatherGrave, #TragicDeath, #WorldNews

Man Falls Into Father’s Grave While Visiting, Dies on the Spot A man in Linhares, Brazil, reportedly died after the gravestone at his late father's burial site collapsed while he was visiting the cemetery to attend a friend's burial. A visit to his late father's gravesite ended in tragedy when a man in Brazil fell into the grave after the gravestone beneath him suddenly gave way. A man in Brazil has died after falling into a grave at his late father's burial site while visiting a cemetery to attend a friend's burial. The yet-to-be-identified man, believed to be about 40…

Oct

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

Breaking! Nollywood Actor Francis Duru is Dead

ENTERTAINMENTS#EntertainmentNews, #FrancisDuru, #Nollywood #NigerianEntertainment, #NollywoodNews

Breaking! Nollywood Actor Francis Duru is Dead Nollywood is mourning a veteran screen figure following a reported family announcement of his death at 57. Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has reportedly died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, according to a statement attributed to his family. The statement, shared on the actor's verified Instagram page, announced his passing in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness. We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,”…

Oct

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

Imo Court Sentences 28-Year-Old POS Operator to Death for Murder

CRIME#CrimeNews, #ImoHighCourt, #ImoState, #Justice, #Kidnapping, #MurderCase, #PosOperatorSentencedToDeath

Imo Court Sentences 28-Year-Old POS Operator to Death for Murder An Imo family is still searching for answers after kidnappers allegedly killed an 83-year-old man and his driver, even after collecting ransom. Now, a court has sentenced one of the convicted men to death. An Imo State High Court has sentenced 28-year-old POS operator Isaac Okorie to death by hanging after convicting him on six counts linked to the kidnapping and murder of an 83-year-old man and his driver. An Imo State High Court sitting in Urualla, Orlu Judicial Division, has sentenced a 28-year-old point-of-sale (POS) operator, Isaac Okorie, to…

Oct

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

Atuma Highlights Past Achievements, Promises Rural Development Ahead of 2027

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaCentral, #AbiaPolitics, #AgriculturalDevelopment, #EmekaAtuma, #GrassrootsDevelopment, #IkwuanoUmuahia, #RuralDevelopment

Atuma Highlights Past Achievements, Promises Rural Development Ahead of 2027 Poor rural roads, farmers' struggles and the demand for visible government presence have taken centre stage as Emeka Atuma reflects on his past achievements and outlines his development priorities ahead of the 2027 elections. Emeka Atuma has highlighted his achievements as a former representative of Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency and identified rural road improvement, agricultural development, federal-state collaboration and grassroots engagement as priorities for addressing community needs in Abia ahead of the 2027 elections. Rep. Emeka Atuma has highlighted his achievements during his representation of Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency between 2003 and…

Oct

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Colombia: Priest Hit by Falling Cross Days After Ecuador Cleric’s Death

TRAGEDY, WORLD NEWS#CatholicChurchCrucifix, #Colombia, #Ecuador, #FallingCrucifix, #FamousReporters, #FatherPatricioAlfredoSanchezMolinari, #ViralVideo, #WorldNews

Colombia: Priest Hit by Falling Cross Days After Ecuador Cleric’s Death A disturbing video showing a priest being struck by a falling crucifix has surfaced days after another priest died in a similar incident in Ecuador. A viral video purportedly shows a priest in Colombia being struck by a falling crucifix days after Ecuadorian priest Father Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari died in a similar incident. A video purportedly showing a priest being struck by a falling crucifix inside a church in Colombia has gone viral on social media, days after a Catholic priest in Ecuador died in a similar incident.…

Oct

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Double Tragedy in Lagos: Man Dies Rescuing Toddler Who Fell Into Well

METRO, TRAGEDY#AbuleEgba, #ChildSafety #EmergencyRescue, #LagosMissingToddlerDrownInWell, #LagosNews, #LASEMA

Double Tragedy in Lagos: Man Dies Rescuing Toddler Who Fell Into Well A desperate attempt to save a two-year-old child ended in tragedy in Lagos, as a man who entered a well to rescue the toddler was found dead. Emergency responders also struggled to recover the child's body. A Lagos community has been thrown into mourning after a man died while attempting to rescue a two-year-old child who fell into a domestic well at Abule Egba, with emergency responders unable to recover the toddler's body. The tragic incident occurred on Paul Street, inward Agbe Road, Abule Egba, Lagos State. The…

Oct

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

#Imo NYSC Kidnap: 5 Suspects Arrested, Arraigned Over ₦950m Ransom Demand

NATIONAL NEWS#CrimeNews, #Dss, #ImoState, #Kidnapping, #NigeriaNews, #NYSC, #Securitynews

#Imo NYSC Kidnap: 5 Suspects Arrested, Arraigned Over ₦950m Ransom Demand Twenty prospective corps members abducted while travelling to their NYSC orientation camps in Imo State have been rescued, but the case has taken a new turn as five suspects face trial over the alleged kidnapping and a reported ₦950 million ransom demand. Five suspects have been arrested and arraigned before an Imo State High Court over the alleged kidnapping of 20 prospective NYSC members and a reported ₦950 million ransom demand. The victims were abducted on October 1, 2026, and rescued six days later. Five suspects have been arrested…

Oct

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Mourns Former Delta Governor Uduaghan

NEWS

GOMEP-NG Mourns Former Delta Governor Uduaghan GOMEP-NG has mourned former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, offering condolences to his family, the Itsekiri nation and the people of Delta State. The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has mourned former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who served from 2007 to 2015, and extended condolences to his family and the people of Delta State. The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has expressed sadness over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, extending its condolences to his family and…

Oct

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

Former ADC Ward Leaders, Others Defect to APC in Abia, Back Atuma, Ikuku

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaPolitics, #ADC, #APC, #EmekaAtuma, #FamousReporters, #Ikukuabia, #PoliticalDefection

Former ADC Ward Leaders, Others Defect to APC in Abia, Back Atuma, Ikuku By Charity Uwakwe Two former ward leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing their confidence in the party and dissatisfaction with the way the ADC handled its affairs. Their declaration for their new found love took place today, Tuesday, October 19, at Amuzukwu, in Umuahia North Local Government Area. The defectors, Lolo Oluchi Madumere and Comrade Chinedu Odoemelam, a former ADC ward chairman, former ADC women's leader, and vice…