Author: Vincent Osuwo

Chukwudalu Ezeani, 35, was arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing his cousin, Chinedu Ezeani, and burying his body in a shallow grave in Afube village, Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area. The defendant was said to have committed the crime on August 1, 2025, about 8 p.m., at his home, before concealing the corpse for nearly eight months. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the news in a statement made on Wednesday, stating that the case was originally filed as a missing person occurrence at the Amichi Police Station. According to him, operatives…

A suspected rapist has allegedly been flogged to death by aggrieved residents of Ekowe, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. According to a statement posted on X by one SizZle, the rapist was apprehended as he sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl in the early hours of Thursday. SizZle alleged that the community caught up with the suspect and flogged him to death. He wrote, “Early this morning, a man sadly raped a 10-year-old girl in Bayelsa state. The community caught him, tied him up, and flogged him to death quietly.” According to a source who spoke on the…

Tension erupted at the Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin on Wednesday after reports of the deployment of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission operatives triggered panic and student protests. The anti-graft officers were seen patrolling locations around the college as examinations were taking place, raising concern on campus. Eyewitnesses reported confusion when kids began rushing in different ways, with some saying a police officer was after a student—an episode that fueled anxiety. “We suddenly saw people running in different directions. Nobody really understood what was happening at first, but the presence of armed operatives created fear across the campus,” a student,…

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will appear in court in New York for the second time on Thursday, following his detention by US commandos in an unusual nighttime raid. Maduro, 63, and his wife Cilia Flores have been in a Brooklyn jail for nearly three months after being kidnapped by American commandos in early January from their Caracas property. The surprise operation toppled the strongman who had led Venezuela since 2013, forcing the oil-rich country to essentially submit to US President Donald Trump’s whims. Maduro has declared himself a “prisoner of war” and pleaded not guilty to four counts: “narco-terrorism”…

A runner who stopped during a marathon in China to pose performing the splits, as well as another who hoarded energy gels, were banned for two years, according to the local sporting association on Thursday. The instances occurred during the marathon on Sunday in the southwestern city of Chengdu, Sichuan Province’s capital, and were extensively reported online. A woman runner was seen in videos abruptly halting and sliding to the ground with her legs in a perfect split stance, holding up her arms in a heart form as if posing for a portrait. “(She) committed obstructive fouls during the race,…

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has dismissed Commissioner for Investment, Commerce, and Industry Shehu Sagagi of his duties with immediate effect. Sunusi Bature, the governor’s spokesperson, announced the news in a statement on Thursday. According to the announcement, Sagagi has been asked to hand over the ministry’s responsibilities to the director of commerce until further instructions. The governor thanked the former commissioner for his efforts during his tenure, recognizing his contributions to the state’s development. “Governor Yusuf acknowledges Sagagi’s contributions, particularly in the areas of politics, religion, and support for small and medium enterprises,” the statement read. He wished the…

Terrorists on Tuesday night, attacked Rim Village in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two people and injuring two others. Residents who spoke to the press in Jos on Wednesday said the assailants stormed the community around 10:30 p.m., firing indiscriminately for several minutes before fleeing into the surrounding bushes. “The attackers invaded the Rim community around 10:30 p.m., shooting sporadically before escaping into the bush,” a resident, John Sati, said, adding that the injured victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Movement, Rwang Tengwong, also confirmed…

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has stated that it will deliver a decision “as swiftly as possible” after the Senegal national football team lodged an appeal over the controversial outcome of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against the Moroccan national football team. Senegal were initially named champions after winning 1-0 in the final on January 18. However, the match became controversial in stoppage time when Morocco was granted a late penalty. Senegal’s players protested briefly before returning to finish the game. Following a protest from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, the Confederation of African Football investigated…

The US said Wednesday it was still in talks with Iran despite Tehran reportedly rejecting a US plan to end the war—but warned President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if there is no deal. Iranian state media quoted an unidentified official as claiming that the Islamic Republic has replied “negatively” to Trump’s alleged outreach as the Middle East war approaches its four-week mark. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, denied that discussions with Iran had reached an impasse. “Talks continue. They are productive,” Leavitt told a briefing when asked about the Iranian report. Leavitt said there were “elements…

Protesting South Africans were dispersed by the police on Wednesday, who used tear gas to disperse hundreds of xenophobic protesters. An anti-foreigner attitude has led to violent attacks on immigrants, occasionally resulting in fatalities. With municipal elections approaching in less than a year, the topic has become an even more contentious political hotspot. Political parties and the xenophobic vigilante movement Operation Dudula, which means “push back” in Zulu, sparked the protests. They flocked into the streets, brandishing placards, singing, and chanting, demanding stricter measures against unauthorized foreign nationals. Police first stopped the demonstrators from proceeding to the seaside, which protesters…