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Oct

12

2026

“Why I Burnt Our House” — 9-Year-Old Boy Confesses After Four Die in Yobe Fire

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“Why I Burnt Our House” — 9-Year-Old Boy Confesses After Four Die in Yobe Fire A nine-year-old boy's reported confession has left a Yobe community reeling after a family fire claimed four lives. His account has also raised disturbing questions about child discipline, family relationships and the urgent need for early intervention. A nine-year-old boy in Yobe State has reportedly confessed to setting his family home ablaze after being beaten for selling a fowl. Four family members reportedly died in the fire. A nine-year-old boy in Yobe State has reportedly confessed to setting his family home ablaze in an alleged…

Oct

09

2026

By Famous Reporters

Benue Woman Allegedly Beats Niece to Death Over N500, Grandma’s Reaction Sparks Outrage

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Benue Woman Allegedly Beats Niece to Death Over N500, Grandma's Reaction Sparks Outrage A N500 dispute has ended in tragedy in Benue State, where a young girl reportedly died following an alleged brutal beating by her aunt. A woman in Jato-Aka, Benue State, has reportedly been arrested after allegedly beating her young niece to death over a missing N500. The child's brother reportedly survived with a fractured hand. A woman has reportedly been arrested by the police in Benue State over the alleged killing of her young niece following an accusation that the child and her sibling stole N500. The…

Oct

08

2026

By Famous Reporters

Land Dispute: Anambra Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Killing Uncle

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Land Dispute: Anambra Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Killing Uncle By Our Reporter A family land dispute in Anambra has ended in tragedy, with a man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his uncle after a disagreement over ownership. Anambra High Court has sentenced Silas Uwa to life imprisonment for manslaughter after finding him responsible for killing his uncle during a family land dispute in Ebenebe. The High Court of Anambra State, Awka Judicial Division, has sentenced one Silas Uwa to life imprisonment for killing his uncle, following a dispute over a parcel of family land in Ebenebe,…

Oct

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

Enugu Man Confesses to Girlfriend’s Killing, Blames Fight, Drug Influence

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Enugu Man Confesses to Girlfriend’s Killing, Blames Fight, Drug Influence By Charity Uwakwe A relationship that reportedly began on Facebook ended in tragedy after a 30-year-old man allegedly confessed to killing his girlfriend in Enugu. In a video, he narrated his version of the events and what happened after her death. A 30-year-old man, Emmanuel Okpara, has allegedly confessed to killing his girlfriend, Chinyere, in Enugu State, claiming a fight, drug influence and a dispute over HIV preceded the incident. ENUGU, Nigeria — A 30-year-old man, Emmanuel Okpara, has allegedly confessed to killing his girlfriend, Chinyere, in Enugu State on…

Oct

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

89-Year-Old Imo Man, Son Face Execution After Spending 10 Years in Prison Over 2016 Case

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89-Year-Old Imo Man, Son Face Execution After Spending 10 Years in Prison Over 2016 Case At 89, Pa Everestus Okereke has spent about a decade behind bars and is now facing execution alongside his eldest son, as questions remain over the 2016 incident that changed their lives. Pa Everestus Okereke, 89, and his eldest son, Ugochukwu, are reportedly facing execution after spending about 10 years in prison over a 2016 case in Imo State. At 89, Pa Everestus Okereke has spent about a decade behind bars in Imo State and is now facing execution alongside his eldest son, Ugochukwu, following…

Oct

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

How Teenage Boys Allegedly Gang-Raped 16-Year-Old Girl in Delta Hotel, Mocked Her Over Menstruation

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How Teenage Boys Allegedly Gang-Raped 16-Year-Old Girl in Delta Hotel, Mocked Her Over Menstruation A teenager’s visit to a hotel in Delta State allegedly turned into a traumatic ordeal after she was sexually assaulted and recorded by two boys she had reportedly been introduced to through a friend. A 16-year-old girl has alleged that two teenage boys sexually assaulted and recorded her at a hotel in Delta State after she was lured there by a friend. A disturbing incident in Delta State has sparked concern after a 16-year-old girl alleged that she was sexually assaulted by two teenage boys at…

Oct

01

2026

By Famous Reporters

Bauchi Housewife Kills Co-Wife with Pestle, Says Victim Appears to kill her in Dreams

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Bauchi Housewife Kills Co-Wife with Pestle, Says Victim Appears to kill her in Dreams A family tragedy in Bauchi has taken a disturbing turn after a 35-year-old housewife allegedly told police that recurring dreams involving her co-wife led to a fatal attack. A 35-year-old Bauchi housewife, Hauwau Haruna, reportedly confessed to killing her co-wife, Jamila Adamu, with a pestle. She claimed Jamila had repeatedly appeared in her dreams and attempted to harm her and her children. The suspect was reportedly arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command and said she regretted the incident. A 35-year-old housewife in Bauchi State, Hauwau…

Sep

29

2026

By Famous Reporters

Enugu Man Arrested Over Alleged Murder of Girlfriend, Body Found in Toilet

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Enugu Man Arrested Over Alleged Murder of Girlfriend, Body Found in Toilet A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified as Chinyere, after her decomposing remains were reportedly discovered inside the toilet of his apartment. A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, was arrested in Enugu over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Chinyere. Police said the victim’s decomposing remains were found wrapped in nylon and locked inside the toilet of the suspect’s apartment. The suspect allegedly confessed to hitting her with a pestle during an…

Sep

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Abia Man Allegedly Machetes Mother to Death While Cooking in Obingwa

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Abia Man Allegedly Machetes Mother to Death While Cooking in Obingwa A routine moment in the kitchen reportedly ended in tragedy in Abia State after a woman was allegedly killed by her son while preparing soup. The shocking incident has sparked concern in Osaa Ukwu, Obingwa, as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Livingston Nwakanma allegedly macheted his mother, Mrs Nwaigbe Nwakanma, to death while she was preparing soup in Osaa Ukwu, Obingwa LGA of Abia State. Police later rescued the suspect from a mob and took him into custody. ABIA — A woman, Mrs Nwaigbe Nwakanma, has reportedly…

Sep

18

2026

By Famous Reporters

2027: Enugu Politician Ikechukwu Oloto Reportedly Killed by Gunmen in Nsukka

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2027: Enugu Politician Ikechukwu Oloto Reportedly Killed by Gunmen in Nsukka Shock has gripped Nsukka after a popular Enugu politician was reportedly killed inside his residence, with details of the attack still emerging. Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as “Okanga Moo,” has reportedly been killed by unknown gunmen at his residence in Odenigbo, Nsukka, Enugu State. The circumstances of the reported killing remain unclear, and the Enugu State Police Command had not officially confirmed the incident as of publication. The Enugu political scene has been thrown into shock following reports of the killing of Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as…