Men of the Ogun state police command have arrested one Taiwo Yemitan, a suspected r!tualist, found with a fresh human head and dismembered body parts of a female victim in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. Disclosing this to newsmen, the command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, in a statement released on Sunday, December 22, explained that the 45-year-old suspect was …
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The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Itam, has put the de@th toll recorded at the stampede that occurred during Christmas rice distribution to the less-privileged by a philanthropist at his Okija home on Saturday, December 21, at 22. In a statement released today December 22, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, …
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An attempt by an import and export businessman, Olisaka Chibuzo Calistus to smuggle 256 wraps of cocaine weighing 6 kilograms into the country through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, has been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. A statement released by the spokesperson of the anti-drug agency, Femi Babafemi, says the …
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A poultry farmer, Jimoh Tunji Abdulqadir, has d!ed in the custody of the Kwara State Police Command after he was allegedly tortured to d3ath. The victim was reportedly arrested on Friday, December 20, 2024, following a complaint by a client over a N200,000 debt that he owed. A family source said the police told them that the deceased …
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Fleetwood Town have sacked manager Charlie Adam after just under a year in the job following a run of one win in their past 11 league games. The Cod Army lost 2-0 at Barrow on Saturday, their fifth defeat in a run which also includes five draws. In addition, they were knocked out of the FA Cup in the first …
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Izzy Atkin secures her first podium of the season with halfpipe silver at the Freestyle World Cup in Colorado. The 21-year-old scored 89.75 on her final run to finish less than a point behind China’s Eileen Gu, who secured the top spot on her first run with a score of 90.50. WATCH / READ MORE: Atkin wins halfpipe silver at …
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Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has sent out a piece of advice to ladies about the struggle to buy expensive hair for the festivities of the season. He cautioned them against killing themselves for expensive wigs, suggesting that their natural hair will look just as good. In the advice he shared on his Facebook page, Yul admonished any lady who can’t …
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Singer Wizkid, real name Ayo Balogun, lost his phone at the Nativeland concert held in Lagos on Saturday, December 21. He is now offering N5 million to anyone who can return it to him. The ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner’s appearance at the concert was a major surprise to fans and fun-seekers and he didn’t disappoint as he thrilled them to a riveting …
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A South African man, Mlondi Cele, k!lled his 21-year-old girlfriend, Bongeka Makhathini and their 3-year-old son, Okuhle, over alleged cheating. LIB reported that the incident happened in Mgababa, KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The man, who committed suicide after the double murder, reportedly claimed that Bongeka had cheated on him and that Okuhle was fathered …
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Jayson Tatum matched a record set by Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird as the Celtics earned a comfortable 123-98 win against Chicago Bulls on Saturday. The 26-year-old hit the third triple-double of his career, with 43 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists as the defending NBA champions moved into second in the eastern conference. It is the first time a …
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