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A Las Vegas jury has delivered a shocking verdict in a grisly and sensational case, convicting a 47-year-old woman of first-degree murder for the beheading of her ex-husband, a crime authorities allege was driven by a tangled web of jealousy and a desire to secure a new life with the victim's own son. Devyn Michaels, who also worked as a realtor and used the names Nikki Fairchild and Tracee Tavarez, now faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison, with or without the possibility of parole, for the 2023 killing of Johnathan Willette . The jury reached its guilty verdict in November 2025 after a dramatic two-week trial centered on a love triangle that captivated public attention . A Gruesome Discovery and a Disturbing Confession The case began on the morning of August 7, 2023, when Willette's mother discovered her son's headless body in bed at his Henderson, Nevada home . The scene was particularly gruesome; bottles of bleach and ammonia were found ne...

A Nigerian man has made serious allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), claiming the agency now demands bail payments in U.S. dollars and that its operatives stole personal belongings during a raid on his apartment. The allegations were made in a social media post where the man stated his brother is currently dealing with the anti-graft agency. He expressed confusion over the alleged shift in currency, questioning when Nigeria "started operating with Dollars, instead of our own local currency." Additional Allegations of Theft Beyond the bail claim, the man further accused EFCC operatives of misconduct during a raid on his home. He alleged that in his absence, agents took several personal items, including: *   Perfumes *   Power banks *   Wristwatches *   Drinks *   Personal hygiene products The man claimed in his post that "If they had seen ringlight, they would have st...

An off-duty Kingston police officer shot and wounded a man during a road rage confrontation in Wawayanda, New York, on Thursday afternoon, leaving the victim in critical but stable condition. The incident, which escalated after one driver brandished a knife, was captured on video by a witness . What Happened The incident began around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, on Dolsontown Road near McVeigh Road in Orange County's Town of Wawayanda . According to the New York State Police investigation, the conflict between the drivers of a 2020 Volkswagen and a 2021 Toyota pickup truck spanned about one mile before both vehicles pulled over . Witnesses reported seeing the vehicles swerving, "cutting each other off," and driving aggressively, with the dispute possibly originating when one driver cut off the other while exiting a car wash . The situation escalated when Wallace Fisher, 31, of Middletown (the driver of the Volkswagen) exited his vehicl...

In a tragic escalation of a common neighborhood disagreement, a 36-year-old realtor, Yinka Agboola, was killed after an argument over a parking space in the upscale Lekki area of Lagos. The altercation, which began with residents politely asking a driver to move his obstructing vehicle, ended with the suspect allegedly using his car as a weapon and fleeing the scene. The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Royal Pine Estate on Orchid Road. According to multiple witness accounts shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the conflict started when residents found a white Mercedes-Benz ML350 parked in the middle of the road, blocking traffic. The Fatal Escalation What followed was a rapid and violent sequence of events, pieced together from social media reports and family statements: 1.  A Polite Request Turns Hostile: Residents offered the driver an alternative parking spot. Instead of complying, the driver reportedly became ag...

In a brazen daytime attack, a four-man armed robbery gang targeted a driver on a major road in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Friday, making off with millions of naira and leaving a trail of gunfire and injuries. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. along Murtala Muhammed Way, directly opposite the Vanguard Newspaper office. Eyewitnesses reported that the masked assailants, arriving in an ash-colored Toyota Corolla, trailed the victim's grey Toyota Sienna (marked AA 693 GT) to the spot. Details of the Attack The robbers opened fire on the Sienna, deflating two of its left tires and forcing the driver to stop. Three masked men emerged from the Corolla while a fourth remained as the getaway driver. To terrorize bystanders, the gang fired several shots into the air, causing residents and passersby to flee for safety. However, stray bullets struck the Sienna driver in the arm and pierced the vehicle's front and rear windshields and body. The robbers then reporte...

A Nigerian trader has been left reeling after a shocking scheme in which a man serving an 8-year prison sentence swindled her out of nearly 2 million Naira, with the apparent collusion of the prison officials meant to guard him.** In a story that sounds like a crime movie, Awoyale Adeola, a fabric seller with over 30 years in business, was allegedly defrauded by a prisoner who accessed her WhatsApp sales group from behind bars. The inmate, a man identified as Mr. Ayeni, convinced her to pay him ₦1.9 million for a supply deal, claiming he was frequently "going to court." The Bizarre Discovery and the Warden's Chilling Reaction Puzzled by constant delays, Adeola's sister advised her to investigate. In a stunning revelation, she discovered Mr. Ayeni was not a free businessman but had been an inmate at Ibara Prison in Abeokuta for eight years. When she visited the prison, a warden named Mr. Bello Sanni Ojo reportedly brought the prisone...

Two teenage Nigerian girls have been arrested in Edo State for being in possession of an automatic pump-action shotgun, according to a statement from the State Police Command. The suspects, identified as Believe Ehinor (18) and Ofoma Sofia (19), were intercepted and arrested by operatives of the Uromi Police Division at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Details of the Arrest A video of the arrested girls was shared online by the anti-cultism platform Naija Confra. The police confirmed the recovery of the firearm, bearing Breach No. 0230, along with five live cartridges that were concealed in a sack bag. Suspects' Confession In a statement released by the State Police Command Spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, the suspects confessed that the weapon belongs to one Peace Ehinor, who reportedly escaped during an earlier police raid. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer, Lasisi Funmilayo Oluwamayokun, and her 12-year-old daughter, Sewa, in a case police allege was a premeditated ritual killing motivated by financial divination. The Osun State Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping Squad apprehended Fajemirokun Victor, Daramola Gboyega (aka Abere’fa), and Sunday James. Two other suspects, Faturoti Kehinde (Ifagoriite) and Adumati Idowu, remain at large. The victims, who resided in Abeokuta, Ogun State, were reported missing on November 10. Investigation and Arrests Investigators determined that Victor, described as a close friend and former boyfriend of the officer, lured her and her daughter to Iwoye Ijesa under false pretenses. Intelligence revealed the officer had been in contact with the suspects after her disappearance. Daramola Gboyega (Abere’fa), identified as an Ifa priest, was the fi...

A student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has reportedly died after being brutally beaten by fellow students who accused him of stealing a mobile phone. The incident occurred at the Eni Njoku male hostel on the university campus. According to a social media report by influencer Sen Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, the victim was dragged out and assaulted by other hostel residents, sustaining severe injuries from which he later died. Official Response Pending As of Thursday, December 11, the management of UNN has not released an official statement regarding the incident. The acting Public Relations Officer of the university, Inya Agha Egwu, stated he was out of town and unable to provide immediate details when contacted. However, a senior lecturer at the institution, who spoke anonymously, confirmed the tragic event. "Yes, the incident happened. It was a very big shock that such would happen in a university community. The individuals involved must be punished,...

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation after a video went viral showing a uniformed police officer being beaten by a mob who accused him of theft. The footage, which circulated widely on Wednesday, shows the officer seated on the ground with blood dripping from his mouth, surrounded by an angry crowd. Onlookers can be heard chanting “Ole!” (Yoruba for "Thief") as a second officer attempts to intervene and rescue his colleague. The incident occurred in a busy area of Lagos, as indicated by commercial vehicles in the background. Official Police Response In response to the viral video, the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed an investigation is underway. "The command has seen the viral video. We are investigating to determine the full circumstances and confirm the identity of the officer. Updates will follow soon," Adebisi stated on the social media platform X. The exact nature o...

A suspected cultist has confessed to killing his sister's baby in Edo State while under the influence of alcohol and hard drugs, citing intoxication as the cause of the fatal attack. The suspect, identified as Osemudiamen, made the confession on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, during an interrogation by security operatives. A video of his statement was posted online by the anti-cultism advocacy platform Naija Confra. Detailed Confession of the Crime During the interrogation, Osemudiamen stated: "I am here because I killed my sister’s baby. I got high with drinks and colos. It was Fredrick who gave me the colos. I met him on the way and saw him smoking." The term "colos" is commonly understood as slang for a hard narcotic substance. Cult Affiliation and Failed Renunciation Attempt The suspect further revealed that he is a member of the Aye confraternity, a known cult group. He claimed he had been in the process of renouncing his membership—a...

The final social media post of cryptocurrency millionaire Roman Novak, dedicated to his wife Anna, has resurfaced after the couple was found dead under tragic circumstances in the Dubai desert. Roman, 38, and Anna Novak, 37, a former Russian TV reporter, were reported missing in October. Their bodies were discovered in November in a remote area near the UAE-Oman border. Authorities allege the couple was lured to a villa by men posing as investors, tortured in an attempt to access their crypto wealth, and killed. Investigation and Motive Three suspects have been detained in St. Petersburg, Russia. Reports indicate the kidnappers demanded a large ransom and tortured the couple for access to their cryptocurrency wallets, which were allegedly found empty. Roman Novak, founder of crypto transfer company Fintopio, had a reported fortune of £380 million but also a history of financial fraud, having previously received a six-year prison sentence. A Final Tri...

The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has stated that the recent murder of a retired judge underscores the persistent insecurity faced by judicial officers in Nigeria, even after they leave the bench. Her comments follow the killing of retired Delta State High Court Judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, whose body was discovered in her home in Asaba two weeks ago. Police reports indicated she was found with her hands and legs bound, showing signs of a violent assault. Suspect in Custody The Delta State Police Command has announced the arrest of a prime suspect, 25-year-old Godwin Mngumi. Mngumi, who was employed as a night security guard at the judge's residence, was detained in Anambra State on December 6, 2025, after fleeing the scene following the incident. A Call for Safety and Security In a video statement, Justice Monica expressed deep concern over the vulnerability of judges. She pointed out that the late judge resided in an are...

AWKA, Anambra State — The Anambra State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in a high-profile murder investigation with the arrest of a wanted gang leader who has confessed to involvement in the abduction and killing of a state legislator last year. In a coordinated offensive on Sunday, December 8, 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) apprehended 26-year-old Ugochukwu Uzor in the Iyowa Odekpe area of Ogbaru Local Government. Police described Uzor as the leader of multiple violent gangs operating across Anambra and neighboring states. According to Police Public Relations Officer SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the arrest followed "a fierce confrontation" before Uzor was subdued. During the operation, officers recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and eleven rounds of live ammunition. A Hardened Criminal and a High-Profile Confession Uzor, whose body bears distinctive tattoos reading "No Forgiveness" and ...

HARRISMITH, South Africa — A 50-year-old headmaster of a private boarding school in the Free State has been arrested and suspended after being accused of sexually assaulting and raping a 15-year-old student in his care, an incident that has left the teenager severely traumatized. The alleged assault occurred last month at the school in Harrismith. According to the girl's 42-year-old mother, the harassment began earlier this year when the principal repeatedly questioned the student about her virginity. The situation escalated on November 11, when the headmaster allegedly summoned the girl to his office. The mother recounted that after asking for a hug, which her daughter refused, the principal instructed the girl to go to an old office block. It was there, she alleges, that the assault took place. The teenager confided in friends, who urged her to tell her parents. Her parents immediately drove 280 kilometers from Johannesburg to confront the school. #### **A...

A UK judge has handed down lengthy prison sentences to two Afghan asylum seekers for the rape of a 15-year-old schoolgirl in a Warwickshire park, condemning the attackers for betraying genuine refugees and robbing their victim of her childhood. Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, were sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on Tuesday for the assault, which occurred in a park in Leamington Spa on May 10, 2025. The court heard that the pair, who arrived in the United Kingdom months earlier after crossing the English Channel in small boats, attacked the teenager despite her desperate pleas for help from passersby. A Desperate Cry for Help, Ignored During the trial, footage recorded by the victim on her mobile phone was played in court. The video showed her being led away from her friends by the two defendants while she called out for assistance. The girl later described how people nearby failed to intervene despite her visible distress. CCTV evidence corroborated her...

A horrific act of violence has left a Benue State community in mourning and shock after a man was allegedly killed by his own son following a dispute over money. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the Nyamatsoo Mbagen community of Buruku Local Government Area. According to local reports, the victim, identified as Ankyambe Hembaor, was attacked by his son, Tordue, after a heated argument. The conflict reportedly began when Tordue demanded money from his father. When Ankyambe refused, his son allegedly grabbed a machete and attacked him in a fit of rage. Neighbors who heard the commotion rushed the severely injured man to Agbecha Hospital in Nyamatsoo, but he was pronounced dead while receiving treatment. Following the gruesome attack, the suspect, Tordue, fled the community. Security forces and police officers from Buruku have since been deployed to the area to search for him. The state's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launch...

GEORGIA — In a disturbing twist on a classic childhood joy, Georgia authorities have dismantled a violent prison-based gang that prosecutors say used the allure of ice cream trucks and bounce houses to recruit children into a life of violent crime. The four-year investigation, which culminated in November 2025, led to the conviction of 16 members of the "1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods" in Barrow County Superior Court. Among those convicted was the gang's statewide leader, Jamar "Supreme" Ramsay, who prosecutors revealed was directing the criminal enterprise—including its youth recruitment—from a state prison cell where he was already serving a life sentence for murder. From Prisons to Playgrounds: The Anatomy of a Gang The scope of the gang's operations was vast and chilling in its organization. According to the Georgia Attorney General's Office, the racketeering conspiracy spanned from January 2019 to October 2022. Authori...