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UNIPORT Final-Year Student Sentenced to 14 Years for Internet Fraud
Final-Year Student Faces 14-Year Jail Term for Impersonation and Fraud Scheme Targeting Foreign Victim
A final-year student from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by the Federal High Court … Continue Reading
RCCG Takes Action: Two Pastors Suspended Following Allegations of Homosexuality Involving Minors
RCCG Church Launches Two Weeks Investigation as Suspended Pastors Face Allegations of Gross Misconduct with Minors
In a significant move, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa following allegations … Continue Reading
Enugu Police Command Moves Forward with Officer’s Trial in Musician’s Death
Enugu Police Wrap Up Investigation into Shooting Death of Musician Chikezie Nwamba
Enugu state, Nigeria – On Sunday, the Enugu State Police Command announced the completion of its investigation into the fatal shooting of prominent traditional Ogene musician Chikezie Nwamba… Continue Reading
Port Harcourt Helicopter Crash: Investigation Reveals Aircraft Was 27 Years Old, Removed from Service in 2018 Over Safety Concerns
Nigerian Authorities Probe How ‘Scrapped’ Helicopter Ended Up Back in Service Before Fatal Crash
A Sikorsky SK76c helicopter, registration number 5N-BQG, which crashed recently near Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was presumed scrapped in 2018, SaharaReporters has revealed. The helicopter, … Continue Reading
Enugu Police Inspector Suspected of Killing Popular Musician
Enugu State Police Inspector Arrested for Alleged Murder of Traditional Musician
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Police Inspector who serves in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, following allegations of murdering a well-known traditional Ogene musician, … Continue Reading
Outrage in Ogun State: Student Dies After Recieving 164 Lashes from Teacher
Community Demands Justice as Tragic Death of Student Sparks Investigation into Alleged Abuse at Ogun School
In a disturbing incident that has sparked public outrage, a teenage student, identified as Monday Ariyo, tragically lost his life after allegedly being flogged … Continue Reading
Seattle Tragedy: 15-Year-Old Charged with Family Massacre, Sister Survives by Playing Dead
Community Grieves As 15-Year-Old Faces Aggravated Murder Charges After Allegedly Killing Family in Seattle, His 11-Year-Old Sister Survived by Acting Dead
SEATTLE, U.S.A- A 15-year-old boy has been charged with five counts of aggravated murder after allegedly killing his parents … Continue Reading
Islamic Cleric Arraigned for Allegedly Defrauding Baker of N28 Million in ‘Prayer Scam’
Cleric allegedly exploits baker’s trust, demanding millions for dubious spiritual services while resorting to threats when confronted
In a case that has raised eyebrows, a 37-year-old cleric, Lateef Oladigbolu, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday for allegedly … Continue Reading
Ondo Court Remands SS3 Student for Alleged Murder of Colleague
The charges brought against the defendant contravene Sections 124 and 319(1) of the Criminal Code Laws of Ondo State, 2006.
Akure, Nigeria — A 15-year-old female student of Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi Akoko, has been remanded at the Ondo State … Continue Reading
El Chapo’s Sons To Reveal Secrets: Ongoing Plea Deal Talks with U.S. Authorities Confirmed
Negotiations Confirmed: Sinaloa Cartel Heirs (El Chapo’s Sons) in Talks for Plea Deal, No Cooperation with Prosecutors Yet
The sons of infamous drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, often referred to as “Los Chapitos,” have confirmed long-rumored negotiations with U.S. … Continue Reading