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Oct

30

2026

“We Were Naked, EFCC Operatives Touched Our Bodies” – Women Allege Harassment During Ilorin Raid

CRIME#EFCC, #EFCCRaid, #FamousReporters, #HumanRights, #Ilorin, #KwaraState, #PoliceAccountability

“We Were Naked, EFCC Operatives Touched Our Bodies” – Women Allege Harassment During Ilorin Raid Women in Ilorin have accused EFCC operatives of invading their bedrooms, touching them without consent and damaging their belongings during an early-morning raid that reportedly left several residents traumatised. Women residing at Agric Estate in Ilorin, Kwara State, have accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of molestation, harassment and destruction of property during an early-morning raid on their apartments. The residents alleged that the operatives forced their way into rooms occupied by female residents, including women who were asleep and naked…

Oct

29

2026

By Famous Reporters

64 Katsina Students Hospitalised After Bilharzia Drug Reactions

METRO#Bilharzia, #DikkoUmarRadda, #FamousReporters, #KatsinaState, #NigeriaNews, #PublicHealth, #StudentHealth

64 Katsina Students Hospitalised After Bilharzia Drug Reactions Panic gripped a school community in Katsina after 64 students reportedly developed vomiting, dizziness and other symptoms following a Bilharzia drug administration exercise. Some were reportedly brought to the hospital unconscious, but authorities say all the affected students have recovered. At least 64 students of Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, Katsina State, were hospitalised after reportedly developing adverse reactions following a Bilharzia treatment and prevention exercise. The students experienced symptoms including vomiting, abdominal discomfort and dizziness. State authorities said all the affected students had recovered, while an investigation into the incident was…

Oct

29

2026

By Famous Reporters

Delta Woman Raises Alarm Over Alleged Sexual Assaults, Blames Leaders for Inaction

CRIME, METRO#Effurun #Ekpan #HumanRights, #FamousReporters, #GenderBasedViolence, #JusticeForWomen #OgeneruKewe, #SexualAssault

Delta Woman Raises Alarm Over Alleged Sexual Assaults, Blames Leaders for Inaction A Delta State woman has voiced her frustration over alleged sexual assaults involving women, questioning their safety and accusing government authorities of failing to ensure justice. Nigerian woman Ogeneru Kewe raises concerns over alleged sexual assaults in Ozoro, Ekpan and Effurun, questioning women's safety and the response of Delta State authorities. A Nigerian woman, Ogeneru Kewe, has expressed concern over alleged incidents of sexual assault in Delta State, questioning the response of government authorities and the safety of women across the state. Kewe, in a video shared on…

Oct

28

2026

By Famous Reporters

‘Polygamy Ended My Brother’s Life’ — Cross River Lady Cries Out After Alleged Killing by Stepbrothers

CRIME, METRO#CrimeNews, #CrossRiverNews, #FamilyViolence, #FamousReporters, #JusticeForBassey, #Polygamy, #ShantelEno, #Yakurr

‘Polygamy Ended My Brother’s Life’ — Cross River Lady Cries Out After Alleged Killing by Stepbrothers A woman mourning her brother's alleged killing has recalled an earlier attack she says she survived, blaming a history of family violence on polygamy. A woman, Shantel Eno Oka, has called for justice following the alleged killing of her brother, Bassey Eno Ibiang, by their two stepbrothers in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. Shantel, who blamed polygamy for the tragedy, also recalled an alleged attack by her stepsisters in 2010, describing the latest incident as a painful reminder of her family's…

Oct

28

2026

By Famous Reporters

Edo Man, 40, Accused of Killing Pregnant 18-Year-Old Girlfriend, Severing Her Breasts

CRIME#CrimeNewsNigeria, #EdoCrimeNews, #EdoStateNews, #EdoStatePolice, #FamousReporters, #PregnantTeenager, #SamsonEkata, #UromiNews

Edo Man, 40, Accused of Killing Pregnant 18-Year-Old Girlfriend, Severing Her Breasts An 18-year-old woman, reportedly eight months pregnant, is dead after an alleged attack in Edo State. The 40-year-old man accused of killing her claims voices in his head and instructions he said came through a dream prompted him to act. EDO STATE — A 40-year-old man, Samson Ekata, has allegedly confessed to killing his 18-year-old pregnant girlfriend in Uromi, Edo State, claiming that voices in his head and instructions he said came through a dream prompted him to commit the crime. The Edo State Police Command said the…

Oct

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ebola Outbreak: NCDC Tracks 54 Contacts as Nigeria Steps Up Surveillance

HEALTH, NATIONAL NEWS#2026EbolaOutbreak, #BundibugyoVirus, #DiseaseSurveillance, #EbolaInNigeria, #FamousReporters, #HealthNews, #NCDC, #PublicHealth

Ebola Outbreak: NCDC Tracks 54 Contacts as Nigeria Steps Up Surveillance Nigeria’s Ebola response enters a critical phase as the NCDC identifies 54 contacts and continues searching for others who may have been exposed. Nigeria has identified 54 primary contacts linked to its confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case, with more than 40 in quarantine in Abuja and six monitoring themselves at home, according to the NCDC. Nigeria’s Ebola response has entered a critical contact-tracing phase, with health authorities identifying 54 primary contacts linked to the country’s confirmed case. Although the patient has been evacuated to Switzerland for further medical care, the…

Oct

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu Moves to Clear Arrears as IGP Disu Pushes Welfare Reforms

NATIONAL NEWS#FamousReporters, #FederalGovernment, #IGPDisu, #NigeriaPoliceForce, #PenCom, #PensionArrears, #PoliceWelfare, #RetirementBenefits, #Tinubu

Tinubu Moves to Clear Arrears as IGP Disu Pushes Welfare Reforms President Tinubu is moving to address outstanding arrears owed to retired police officers, as IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu pushes for reforms to improve retirement benefits and welfare. After years of service to the nation, retired police officers may be approaching a turning point as President Tinubu moves to address outstanding arrears, while IGP Disu pushes for reforms to improve their welfare. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has stepped up efforts to address the welfare challenges facing retired police officers, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration moves to…

Oct

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Onitsha: Three Men Electrocuted While Installing Water Tank Pole

METRO#AnambraState, #ElectricitySafety, #Electrocution, #FamousReporters, #Fegge, #FirstPower, #Onitsha, #WorkplaceSafety

Onitsha: Three Men Electrocuted While Installing Water Tank Pole Three men have lost their lives in Onitsha after an iron pole they were erecting for a water tank came into contact with a high-voltage electricity line, prompting renewed safety warnings. Three men, identified as Chukwudi Ukwa, Frank Okafor and Somadina Nwabuike, have died from electrocution in Fegge, Onitsha, Anambra State, after an iron pole they were erecting for a water tank fell onto an 11kV overhead electricity line. Three men have died from electrocution in Onitsha, Anambra State, after an iron pole they were attempting to erect for a water…

Oct

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Enugu Woman Forced to Eat Faeces Over Witchcraft Allegation

METRO#ChinyereOkonkwo, #FamousReporters, #GenderBasedViolence, #HumanRights, #JusticeForVictims, #LeoIgwe, #Ugbawka, #WitchcraftAccusation

Enugu Woman Forced to Eat Faeces Over Witchcraft Allegation An elderly woman in Enugu State was allegedly beaten, paraded and forced to eat faeces over accusations of witchcraft. Following public outrage, police have arrested four of the 12 suspects linked to the incident as human rights advocates demand justice. Enugu State Police have reportedly arrested four suspects over the alleged abuse of Mrs Chinyere Okonkwo, an elderly woman accused of witchcraft in Ugbawka, Nkanu East LGA. The incident sparked outrage after a video showing her humiliation circulated online.An elderly woman who was allegedly beaten, publicly humiliated and forced to eat…

Oct

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

“I Killed Her Because She Broke Up With Me”: Anambra Lady Mmesoma Found Dead

CRIME, METRO#AnambraNews, #BreakingNews, #CrimeNews, #FamousReporters, #Mmesoma, #RelationshipViolence, #UgaAnambra, #UmuoraMmesoma

“I Killed Her Because She Broke Up With Me”: Anambra Lady Mmesoma Found Dead A young woman who reportedly went missing in Anambra State has been found dead, with disturbing allegations emerging about the circumstances surrounding her death. Umuora Mmesoma, a young woman in Anambra State, has reportedly been found dead days after she went missing in Uga. A social media report has linked her former boyfriend to the alleged killing, but the claims have not been independently verified. A young woman identified as Umuora Mmesoma has reportedly been found dead days after she went missing in Uga, Aguata Local…