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Jul

31

2026

Catholic Priest Found Murdered with Machete Wounds in Kogi as Police Launch Investigation

CRIME, Uncategorized#Ajaokuta, #CatholicChurch, #CatholicPriest, #CrimeNews, #Justice, #KogiState, #PoliceInvestigation, #RevFrSamuelOpeyemi

Catholic Priest Found Murdered with Machete Wounds in Kogi as Police Launch Investigation The gruesome killing of a Catholic priest has sent shockwaves across Kogi State, leaving worshippers and residents devastated. As police intensify investigations into the mysterious attack, the tragic death has raised fresh concerns over the safety of religious leaders in Nigeria. The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi, whose body was found with multiple machete wounds along Church Road in Ajaokuta on July 30, 2026. Police say investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest those responsible for the…

Jul

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Enugu Woman Paraded for Allegedly Force-Feeding Human Faeces to Niece

CRIME, METRO#ChildAbuse, #ChildProtection, #CrimeNews, #EnuguState, #HumanRights, #JusticeForChildren, #WomanFeedsChildWithHumanFaeces

Enugu Woman Paraded for Allegedly Force-Feeding Human Faeces to Niece A disturbing case of alleged child abuse has triggered widespread outrage in Enugu State after a young woman was publicly paraded by members of her community for allegedly forcing a young girl in her care to eat human faeces. The shocking incident, captured in a viral video, has reignited nationwide calls for stronger child protection laws and swift justice for victims of abuse. A viral video showing an Enugu woman being publicly paraded over allegations that she force-fed her niece human faeces has sent shockwaves across Nigeria. The disturbing footage…

Jul

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Tragedy in Abia: Mystery as Five Family Members Found Dead Days After Vanishing

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Tragedy in Abia: Mystery as Five Family Members Are Found Dead in Their Home Days After They Vanished By Charity Uwakwe A heartbreaking tragedy has thrown an Abia community into mourning after five members of the same family were found dead inside their home several days after they mysteriously disappeared from public view. As grief and speculation spread, police have launched an investigation while awaiting autopsy results to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shocking incident. Five members of the same family were found dead inside their residence at Umuimo Village in Osisioma Local Government Area of Abia State after neighbours…

Jul

21

2026

By Famous Reporters

Mary Habila Death: DPP Reveals She Was Found Naked, Lifeless at Umahi’s Residence, Says Autopsy Is Key

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Mary Habila Death: DPP Reveals She Was Found Naked, Lifeless at Umahi's Residence, Says Autopsy Is Key A shocking legal document has revealed disturbing new details about the mysterious death of 26-year-old Mary Habila, raising fresh questions as prosecutors insist that only an autopsy can uncover what truly happened. Fresh revelations from the Ebonyi State Ministry of Justice have intensified public interest in the mysterious death of 26-year-old Mary Habila, who was found dead at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. A legal advice issued by the state's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has disclosed that…

Jul

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

Teacher flogs 12-Year-Old Pupil to Death, Surrenders to Police in Anambra

CRIME, Education#Awkaneni, #ChildProtection, #CrimeNews, #EbereDim, #PoliceInvestigation, #PupilDeath, #SchoolViolence, #Teacher

Teacher flogs 12-Year-Old Pupil to Death, Surrenders to Police in Anambra A tragic classroom incident has taken a new turn as the teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death finally surrenders to police, raising fresh questions about child safety in Nigerian schools. The death of a 12-year-old pupil allegedly after a severe flogging has sparked outrage across Nigeria. Now, the teacher declared wanted by police has surrendered, as investigators move to conclude the case and the victim's family awaits justice. A 47-year-old teacher, Mrs. Dim Ebere, accused of flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death in Anambra State, has…

Jul

17

2026

By Famous Reporters

Abia Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Over Alleged Rape of Two Sisters

CRIME, METRO#AbiaPolice, #AlexOtti, #ChildProtection, #ChildRights, #CrimeNews, #EndSexualViolence, #JusticeForChildren, #VictimSupport

Abia Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Over Alleged Rape of Two Sisters A disturbing child abuse case has sparked renewed calls for stronger protection of vulnerable children in Abia State. Following the arrest of a 19-year-old over the alleged rape of two sisters aged 11 and six, advocates are urging the state government to fast-track the establishment of a rehabilitation centre for survivors of sexual violence. The reported arrest of a 19-year-old over the alleged rape of two young sisters in Abia State has sparked public outrage. The case is also renewing demands for urgent support services, including a rehabilitation centre for…

Jul

16

2026

By Famous Reporters

Kano Murder Trial: ‘I Alone Killed My Aunt and Her Six Children,’ Defendant Tells Court

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Kano Murder Trial: ‘I Alone Killed My Aunt and Her Six Children,’ Defendant Tells Court A dramatic twist emerged in one of Kano State's most shocking murder trials after the principal defendant told the court that he alone was responsible for the deaths of his aunt and her six children. The unexpected confession, coupled with his claim that his co-defendants were innocent, has reignited public interest in the high-profile case as the court continues hearing the defence. A stunning courtroom confession has taken a new turn in one of Kano State's most disturbing murder cases. The defendant's claim that he…

Jul

13

2026

By Famous Reporters

Married Student’s Husband Beats HOD Over Alleged Sex-for-Project Demand

CRIME, Education#AcademicMisconduct, #CrimeNews, #FamousReporters, #MAAUN, #NorthwestUniversity, #ProjectApproval, #SexForProject, #SexualHarassment

Married Student's Husband Flogs University HOD Over Alleged Sex-for-Project Demand A shocking incident involving allegations of sexual harassment, academic misconduct, and mob assault has sparked outrage, raising fresh concerns over the safety and integrity of Nigeria's higher education system. A university Head of Department was allegedly assaulted after a married female student accused him of demanding sexual favours as a condition for approving her academic project. The incident reportedly occurred after the student's husband allegedly set a trap following claims that the lecturer had delayed her graduation for years. A lecturer serving as the Head of the Department of History…

Jul

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

Kaduna Woman Dies in Bandits’ Captivity as Son Is Killed After Delivering Ransom

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Kaduna Woman Dies in Bandits’ Captivity as Son Is Killed After Delivering Ransom By our Reporter A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken Kaduna State after a woman abducted by suspected bandits died in captivity, while her son—who risked everything to secure her freedom—was allegedly killed after delivering the family's ransom. The incident has sparked renewed outrage over Nigeria's worsening kidnapping crisis and fresh calls for stronger government action against banditry. What began as a desperate mission to save a kidnapped mother ended in an unimaginable tragedy. A Kaduna family lost both a mother and her son after suspected bandits allegedly accepted…

Jul

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old Nigerian-British Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain

Uncategorized#Cocaine, #CrimeNews, #DrugBust, #DrugTrafficking, #FakePlantain, #MurtalaMuhammedAirport, #NDLEA, #WarAgainstDrugs

NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old Nigerian-British Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain A 67-year-old grandmother allegedly turned an everyday Nigerian food item into a sophisticated drug concealment method. But what looked like ordinary plantain reportedly hid millions of naira worth of cocaine—until NDLEA operatives uncovered the shocking plot at Lagos airport. What appeared to be ordinary plantain in a grandmother's luggage turned out to be a sophisticated drug concealment operation. The shocking discovery at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport has led to the arrest of a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman and exposed what the NDLEA says is part of a wider…