New York, U.S. – The Identity of the man suspected to have lit up a woman on fire on New York City subway has been revealed as Sebastian Zapeta. Investigators say the man sitting across from the woman who was sleeping, got up and threw a match on her as he walked by, before fleeing…
Awka, Nigeria – The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed 22 fatalities from Saturday’s stampede during the distribution of palliatives at the Obi Jackson Foundation in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area. This figure differs from the 28 deaths earlier reported by hospital workers. The tragic incident occurred at a venue associated with the foundation run…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government will on Monday, December 23, arraign five suspected terrorists linked to the infamous terror kingpin, Bello Turji, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, arrested by security agencies, face multiple terrorism-related charges brought by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). Initial Hearing Delay Scheduled for arraignment on…
Bengaluru, India – A tragic accident on the Nelamangala-Tumkuru highway near Bengaluru claimed six lives when a container truck jumped the divider and crushed a Volvo XC90 SUV. The victims, all members of the Yegapagol family, were travelling to Sangli, Maharashtra when the crash occurred. Among those killed were Chandram Yegapagol, 48, the Managing Director…
Ilorin, Nigeria – A man identified as Jimoh Adetunji Abdulquadri has reportedly died in the custody of the Kwara State Police Command, sparking outrage and calls for justice. He was detained last Friday over an alleged failure to repay a debt. According to the police spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, speaking on behalf of Commissioner of Police…
From Charles Foussard to Warren Nutter, below are the top 10 people with the longest prison sentences ever: 1. Charles Foussard spent 70 years and 303 days in prison Charles spent most of his life at a mental asylum in Ararat, Victoria, after murdering an elderly man and stealing his boots. He died there at…
Abuja, Nigeria – A tragic stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, during a food distribution event on Saturday, December 21, 2024, resulting in the loss of 10 lives, including four children, and leaving eight others injured. The incident, which took place around 6:30 AM, unfolded as over a thousand individuals, mostly…
Magdeburg, Germany – A suspected terror attack at a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg on Friday evening has left at least 11 people dead and 70 injured, with 15 in serious condition, according to local authorities. The incident occurred when a dark BMW plowed through the bustling market, traveling over 400 meters and causing chaos…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police has paraded one Pastor Victor Udo Eyop for allegedly trying to traffick three unsuspecting females to Libya by road through Kastina State. The Police also paraded a couple, Mr and Mrs Idongesit Akpan, for allegedly stealing and trafficking two children aged 3 and…
Lagos, Nigeria – The Kaaro Oojiire ÌmÍ Oodua Foundation (KOOOF), a group of Yoruba elders, has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in ritual killings and body parts harvesting in the Southwest region of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday, the foundation described the spate of gruesome murders as a “shameful episode” that…
