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Ile-Ife, the ancient Yoruba cradle, witnessed an unprecedented gathering of African power and royalty on Monday as Ghanaian President John Mahama was installed as the Aare Atayeto Oodua (a high-ranking traditional chieftaincy title) by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The historic ceremony drew an illustrious roll call of dignitaries from across the continent, underscoring the deep cultural ties and diplomatic significance of the event. A Gathering of Titans: Dignitaries in Attendance The palace square was a spectacle of color and prestige, with security heavily reinforced due to the presence of numerous high-profile figures. The guest list was a testament to the event's importance: *   Political Leadership: Ghana's President John Mahama was the guest of honor. Also present was former President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi. *   Business Royalty: Africa's richest man and industrialist, **Ali...

Lagos nightlife was electrified over the weekend when American hip-hop mogul Rick Ross made a completely unannounced appearance at a packed club, creating a viral moment that underscored the city's status as a global entertainment capital. The Miami-born rapper, who was in the city for the TAPE Lagos pop-up event, took the stage unexpectedly on Saturday night, sending the crowd into a frenzy of loud cheers and excitement. A Viral Night of High Energy The surprise performance became the undisputed highlight of the evening. Videos circulating online show Ross, appearing relaxed and engaged, interacting with the enthusiastic audience under the venue's glittering chandeliers. The atmosphere was already buzzing with popular Afrobeats tracks from artists like Shallipopi, but Ross's presence shifted the energy to another level. Adding to the spectacle was the dramatic performance of celebrity aide **Israel DMW**, whose energetic and acrobatic dance moves dr...

In one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes in U.S. history, a network of fraudsters in Minnesota siphoned nearly $250 million in federal funds meant to feed hungry children and used the money to finance extravagant lifestyles, buying mansions, luxury vehicles, and designer goods. Court evidence reveals the staggering scale of the "Feeding Our Future" scheme, orchestrated by Aimee Bock. Her organization fraudulently claimed to have served 91 million meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, submitting fake invoices for reimbursement from the Minnesota Department of Education. From Fake Meals to Real Mansions: Where the Money Went The fraud's mastermind, Aimee Bock, was convicted of wire fraud, conspiracy, and bribery in March 2025. While prosecutors did not accuse Bock of making major personal purchases, they detailed how her network spent the stolen funds. Newly obtained court exhibits show the opulent results: *   Real Esta...

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 powerful sermon that blended personal testimony with a revelation of past struggles, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), disclosed that a former political leader once orchestrated the demolition of 15 RCCG churches in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, within a single fortnight. He presented this historical challenge as a testament to God's enduring faithfulness and the unstoppable power of praise. Speaking at a recent Holy Ghost meeting in Abuja, Adeboye recounted how, "some years ago," a former minister in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ordered the destruction of the church buildings. The cleric noted that due to the RCCG's vast network of parishes across the city, the widespread demolitions went largely unnoticed by the public at the time. "Despite the attempt to hinder God's work, look at where we are today," Adeboye declared, pointing to the massive crowd g...

A 35-year-old man has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command for the alleged murder of a 30-year-old nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby. The killings, which occurred in Sheme village within the Faskari Local Government Area, are said to have resulted from a violent dispute over the paternity of the child. Police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, confirmed the arrest on Friday, stating that the primary suspect has confessed to the crime. According to the confession, the suspect, Sahabi Rabi'u, and an accomplice who remains at large, lured the woman and her infant to a secluded area on the outskirts of the community. There, they were attacked, killed, and their bodies set on fire before being disposed of in a well in a brutal attempt to conceal the crime. Following the investigation, police recovered the victims' bodies from the well. The suspect remains in custody as authorities intensify efforts to track down and apprehend his flee...

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...

In a landmark decision asserting judicial independence, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has overruled a presidential pardon, reinstating the death sentence for Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of killing her husband. In a four-to-one split decision delivered on Friday, December 12, 2025, the apex court overturned the commutation of Sanda's sentence by President Bola Tinubu. The President had recently reduced her sentence to 12 years' imprisonment on compassionate grounds. The Court's Ruling and Legal Journey The Supreme Court affirmed the original death sentence by hanging, which had been handed down by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in 2020 and later upheld by the Court of Appeal. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Moore Adumein held that the prosecution had proved its case "beyond reasonable doubt" and that the appellate court was correct to affirm the trial court's verdict. The court resolved all issues in S...

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...

The Lagos State Police Command has issued a firm rebuttal to a viral video that accused an Inspector of Police of stealing, labeling the online narrative as "false and misleading." The command provided an alternate account, stating the incident stemmed from a traffic enforcement operation that turned violent. The Official Account vs. The Viral Video The widely circulated footage showed a uniformed officer with blood on his face, sitting on the ground while an angry crowd chanted "Ole!" (Thief). The police statement offered a different sequence of events: *   The Assignment: The Inspector was on official duty with the Lagos State Taskforce, enforcing a ban on illegal parking along Brown Street in Oshodi. *   The Confrontation: He stopped a motorist attempting to park wrongly. The motorist allegedly became violent, leading to a heated argument. *   The Discharge: During the confrontation, the Inspector "accidentally discharged shots on...

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has officially rejected the royal lineage claim of Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1), declaring his application for the Awujale throne "null, void, and of no consequence." In a formal letter dated December 11, 2025, the ruling house stated that its investigation found no proof that KWAM 1 belongs to the Jadiara Royal House or the broader Fusengbuwa lineage. This lineage is next in line to produce the successor to the late Oba Sikiru Adetona. Grounds for Rejection The ruling house cited specific flaws in the musician's application: *   Unauthorized Endorsement: The lineage form was certified by an individual the house does not recognize as a valid head of the Jadiara family unit. *   Questionable Timeline: The form was reportedly certified on December 8, two days before KWAM 1 signed it on December 10, which the house described as "presigned." The statement concluded, "Consequentl...

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...

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...