Former Premier League defender Ronnie Stam has been accused of involvement in a major drug trafficking operation, allegedly smuggling two tons of cocaine with an estimated street value of £48 million. Stam, who played …
Mother Allegedly Kills 11-Year-Old Daughter Over Missing N100
A woman simply identified as Khadija has allegedly beaten her 11-year-old daughter, Fadila, to death over a missing N100 in Zaria, Kaduna state. Leadership reports that Khadija accused Fadila of stealing the money that was given to her during the Sallah celebrations And in a fit of rage, the mother reportedly picked up an object …
Diddy trial: Ex–Gf says seeing photos of Sean Combs with Yung Miami was ‘very hurtful’
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team returned to court to cross-examine his former partner, referred to as “Jane,” in an attempt to portray her past involvement in alleged sexual encounters as voluntary. On her fifth day of testimony on Wednesday, Jane clarified she felt pressured to comply in order to preserve their relationship. “I was just …
Bekwarra LGA Chairman Suspended By Cross River Assembly Over Alleged Corruption
The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Theresa Ushie, Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for three months following a petition from members of the Bekwarra Legislative Council accusing her of abuse of office and misappropriation of funds. The suspension was announced in a statement …
Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Lagos for Attempting to Sexually Assault Minor
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a man identified as Taofik Oladosu, to 14 years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl, (name withheld). During the hearing of the case, the prosecution team called two witnesses, a medical doctor and an Investigative Police Officer, through whom compelling documents were …
Illegal Mining: EFCC Arraigns Two Chinese Nationals In Lagos Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two Chinese nationals, Zhang Hong Lin and Gao Pei Hai, before the Federal High Court in Lagos on charges related to illegal mining and unlawful possession of mineral resources. The defendants face a five-count charge that includes conspiracy, illegal …
Indian Court Jails Three Nigerians for Cyberfraud Targeting School Teacher
Three Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to five years in prison each by an Indian court after being found guilty of defrauding a female school teacher in a sophisticated online scam. The convicts – Nelson Chigaogejimu, Francis Emeka, and Udala Chukwudi – were charged with cheating, forgery, and violations of India’s Information Technology and Foreigners …
Police Apprehend Three Suspected Robbers In Anambra, Recover Vehicles And Firearm
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a robbery gang notorious for targeting residents and stealing vehicles at gunpoint. The suspects—Monday Onoja, Sanusi Muhammed, and Kenneth Nwokpu—aged between 27 and 32, were apprehended on May 30, 2025, in Agukwu-Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area. …