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Tragedy struck in the state capital on Sunday, June 15, 2025, when a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his father, Police Inspector Okolie Amechi, with the officer’s service AK-47 rifle. The same bullet also injured his younger brother, Emmanuel, in the hand. According to reports, the child was reportedly playing with the rifle at…

A 43-year-old man simply named Kazeem from the Edun area of Ilorin, Kwara State, tragically lost his life after jumping into a domestic well while reportedly under the influence of a drug known as ‘Colo’ (Colorado). According to sources, the incident occurred shortly after Kazeem returned home from Eid prayers on Friday. Emergency responders from…

A tragic incident has unfolded in the Limawa area of Minna, Niger State, where a man is alleged to have fatally assaulted his pregnant wife. The event has sparked widespread outrage and prompted swift intervention by law enforcement authorities. According to eyewitness reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening. Neighbours were alerted by distressing cries…

Chinedu Onwudebe, husband of Chinasa Odeka—the woman featured in a viral sex tape—has spoken out for the first time, sharing his side of the story in what he describes as a painful saga of betrayal, abuse, and humiliation over the course of their 24-year marriage. In an emotional interview, the 59-year-old from Ogboji, Anambra State,…

Residents of Eziagu, Enugu State, have uncovered a horrifying secret hidden behind the extravagant lifestyle of a man long regarded as a local billionaire. In a report by CitizenNewsNG.com, what was initially believed to be a soakaway pit on his property was, in fact, a mass grave—reportedly containing the decomposing remains of numerous victims, including…

Popular radio personality Oriyomi Hamzat has shed light on the personal struggles of the father of late WAEC candidate Kehinde Alade, who tragically died from a stray bullet fired by a police officer in Ibadan, Oyo State. The heartbreaking incident occurred on May 20, 2025, while Kehinde was on his way to an examination center….

Odunayo in a video that has gone viral who spoke in Yoruba said he wanted to take the short one-way to link where he was going when officials of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA) attempted to stop him. A man with Odunayo who is suspected to be a relative continued the narration, adding…

The Oyo State Government has commiserated with the family of a secondary school boy slain during a Routine Traffic Infraction Operation on Alakia Old Road, Ibadan, describing the incident as sad, shocking and painful. It stated that the state government would work with the Oyo State Police Command to investigate the matter and ensure that…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Dr Ismail Adewusi and Chief Akinyemi Akinlabi on their birthdays, describing them as distinguished leaders and loyal party men. In a statement issued by his Media office and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan, Alli extolled their exemplary commitment to progressive ideals. He described Dr Adewusi,…

Residents of a quiet neighborhood in Abuja were left in shock earlier this week after discovering the lifeless body of a man in his apartment, several days after his death. According to eyewitness accounts, neighbors were alerted by a disturbing odor coming from the apartment. After noticing that the man had not been seen for…