CCTV footage has emerged showing a kidnapping incident in Ekpoma, headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The video shows the victim driving into his compound before he was whisked away by the gunmen who emerged from the bush. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, January 11, 2025 a day after residents … Read more
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman, Martina Dachung, for allegedly selling her newborn baby for N1.4m in Uromi, Edo Central Senatorial District of the state. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 10, 2025 said the mother was arrested following a report … Read more
Two passengers were injured after a hot air balloon struck power cables during landing, causing a fire and making the basket electrically live, according to a report released by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The incident occurred on April 10 last year in Essex. The AAIB said the impact with the wires brought down … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The team defeated Algeria 2–0 in the quarter-final at the Grand Stade de Marrakesh on Saturday, January 10. Two second-half goals from Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Sevilla’s Akor Adams ensured the Eagles made it through … Read more
At least six people have been killed following a series of shootings in eastern Mississippi on Friday night, authorities confirmed. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said the shootings occurred in West Point, near the Alabama border. Sheriff Eddie Scott reported that the victims were killed at three separate locations. In a brief statement shared on … Read more
A Spanish streamer d!ed on a livestream after allegedly taking drugs on camera for money. According to reports by Spanish outlets The country and The PeriodicJiménez, who was known on streaming platforms Kick and Twitch as “Sancho” or “Sssanchopanza” was broadcasting on a private video call, completing extreme challenges that included consuming alcohol and coc@ine … Read more
American rapper, Fetty Wap, has been released from prison early The rapper, 34, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, was released from prison on Thursday, Jan. 8. Maxwell served over three years of his prison sentence at FCI, Sandstone, a low security facility in Sandstone, Minn., The New York Post reports. The “Trap … Read more
A medical director has called out people who are suggesting that Regina Daniels got a negative drug result because she had already undergone detoxification and has since abstained from drugs. Chidi A. Okoroafor took to Facebook to address reactions to Regina Daniels sharing the result of her drug test. He wrote: “Once I hear ‘she … Read more
An Albanian crime ring dubbed a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde gang has admitted carrying out more than 40 high-value burglaries across the UK, stealing over 1 million worth of jewellery, designer goods and cash from wealthy homeowners before being unmasked through photos in which they flaunted stacks of money and stolen luxury items. Endrit Nikolli, … Read more
Police in Salt Lake City, USA, said two people are de@d and six others wounded after a shooting outside a funeral on Wednesday evening, Jan. 7. No suspects are in custody and an active manhunt is underway, Salt Lake City Police Department public information officer Glen Mills said. Police received a call for the shooting … Read more