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A 23-year-old student from Bulawayo Polytechnic, Inobubele Mhlanga, tragically lost her life on the evening of November 4 after recognizing one of her attackers during a robbery.    Mhlanga was confronted by two men, identified as Thamsanqa Ndebele (26) and Euton Sebatha (36), after disembarking from a commuter bus near the TM turnoff in Cowdray Park. The attack escalated when …

A 40-year-old man, Tauya Mungate, has been arrested in Mungate Village, Chinhamora, Zimbabwe, for allegedly beating his 13-year-old niece to death after accusing her of stealing a $10 bill.   According to reports, Mungate used a switch, a wooden broom, and a fan belt to assault the young girl, inflicting severe injuries. The assault took place on November 4, and …

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has smashed a notorious car theft syndicate known for receiving, rebranding and selling stolen vehicles.    The spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, November 10, 2024, said a member of the syndicate, Steven Abang was tracked to Jos, Plateau State and arrested.    The …

Robert Vito, an actor known for his role in Spy Kids 3D: Game Over and appearances in other early 2000s TV shows, was arrested Friday night on a felony domestic violence charge in Los Angeles, TMZ reports.   Law enforcement sources told TMZ that officers were called to Vito’s home following an alleged domestic incident involving his girlfriend and young …

King West, son of popular Lagos transport leader MC Oluomo, has stirred reactions on social media after sharing a photo of his father with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.    The image, which King West posted on his Instagram story, captures MC Oluomo standing with President Tinubu in a setting adorned with Nigerian flags.   Accompanying the photo, King West wrote, …

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, has shared graphic photos of injuries that he claims were inflicted during an encounter with officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).    The popular influencer posted the images on Instagram, showcasing visible bruises on his arm and leg, expressing frustration and pain over the alleged incident.   In a caption accompanying the photos, …

Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has barred the Western Nigeria Security Network, known as Amotekun, and other vigilante groups from participating in election security.    In a statement issued on Sunday by Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, the police chief emphasized that only federal security agencies will be involved in …

Babatunde Fashola, former Governor of Lagos State, has called on Nigerian youths to remain in the country and pursue leadership roles rather than seeking opportunities abroad, despite Nigeria’s current economic difficulties.    Addressing graduates at the 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Fashola highlighted the need for resilience and commitment to the nation.   …

Security forces have successfully apprehended three notorious kidnappers terrorising travellers and motorists along the Gusau-Funtua road.    Security analyst and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this on Sunday, November 10.   The suspects are said to be parts of the kidnap gangs responsible for kidnappings on the road.    The arrested suspects are identified as Muhammad L. Abubakar, Abubakar …

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has acknowledged that few judges are giving the Nigerian judiciary a bad name.    Justice Kekere-Ekun stated this on Saturday at a public discourse on ‘Ethics, Morality And The Law’, organised by the Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness (MICA) to mark its 30th anniversary and the elevation of Justice Habeeb …