Category: Odd news

Islamic Cleric Sentenced To Death For Killing Kwara Student Hafsoh Lawal

Abibat Babalola

A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello to death by hanging for the murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a 24-year-old final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Hannah Olushola Ajayi found Bello guilty after four months of trial. Meanwhile, four co-defendants—Ahmed Abdulwasiu (41), Suleiman Muyideen (28), Jamiu Uthman (29), and Abdulrahmon Jamiu (31)—were discharged and acquitted by the court. At the start of the trial, Bello admitted to killing Hafsoh Lawal, who he met on Facebook, for money…

Read More

‘Emotional,’ Davido Pays Tribute To Late Son Ifeanyi 3 Years After Tragic Death

Abibat Babalola

Nigerian music star Davido has paid a touching tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi David Adedeji Adeleke, nearly three years after the tragic incident that claimed the toddler’s life. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the award-winning singer simply wrote, “Ifeanyi David Adedeji Adeleke. RIP Legend,”—a brief but powerful message that stirred an emotional response from fans and followers around the world. Ifeanyi, Davido’s first son with his now-wife Chioma Rowland, tragically drowned on October 30, 2022, in a swimming pool at the singer’s residence in Banana Island,…

Read More

‘Convicted,’ NHIS Ex-Boss Jailed For $2.2m Money Laundering

Abibat Babalola

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted former Executive Secretary of ‘Convicted,’ NHIS Ex-Boss Jailed For $2.2m Money Launderingthe National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas, and a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Kabiru Sidi, for offences related to a $2.2 million money laundering scheme. Justice Ayokunle Faji delivered the ruling on Thursday, July 24, 2025, following a full trial instituted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The duo had been arraigned on an amended seven-count charge bordering on money…

Read More

NSCDC Officer Stabbed To Death In Front Of Her House In Abuja

Abibat Babalola

A personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) identified as Blessing Akpan was st@bbed to d3ath by unknown assailants in Abuja. It was learnt that Blessing was st@bbed in front of her residence in Piawe, Bwari, in the early hours of last week Tuesday. She was confirmed d3ad at Bwari General Hospital by the medical personnel on duty. Blessing’s friends, who spoke to Daily Trust on Monday, July 28, said the deceased was rushed to different hospitals after the attack but she was allegedly denied immediate treatment…

Read More

650 Workers’ Sack imminent As Chevron Begins Major Restructuring

Abibat Babalola

Chevron Corp. has confirmed cutting almost 650 jobs in the Houston area and North Dakota after completing the $53 billion takeover of Hess Corp. The reductions include 575 positions in Texas and 70 in North Dakota, and will take effect Sept. 26, according to a Chevron spokesperson on Wednesday. Chevron formally closed on its acquisition of Houston-based Hess at the end of last week. “As part of the integration, we will consolidate or eliminate some positions,” Chevron spokesperson Allison Cook wrote in an email. “These are difficult decisions which we…

Read More

Over 100 killed’ – Zamfara Residents Protest Rising Insecurity

Abibat Babalola

Residents from several communities in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday, calling for urgent government action amid escalating bandit attacks in the region. The protest, which began around midday, drew large crowds of residents—riding motorcycles, driving vehicles, and walking—who marched through the state capital and gathered at the main gate of the Government House in Gusau. Communities such as Mada, Ruwan Bore, Fegin Baza, Bangi, Lilo, Wonaka, and Fegin Mahe have been repeatedly attacked, with residents claiming that over 100 people have been…

Read More

‘Lost Battle To Prostate Cancer,’ How Nollywood Actor, Tom Njemanze, Died

Abibat Babalola

Njemanze gained fame in the 1990s following powerful performances in iconic films such as Pounds and Dollars, Issakaba and Osuofia in London.   Nollywood actor, Tom Njemanze has passed away at the age of 75. The veteran thespian died on Friday following a protracted battle with prostate cancer. His demise was confirmed via a post shared on Saturday by movie producer, Stanley Ajemba Chibueze, better known as Stanley Ontop. Captioning a picture of the ailing actor on his sick bed, he wrote, “Good afternoon everyone it’s another sad period as…

Read More

Trump Diagnosed With Vein Issue After Leg Swelling, Hand Bruising

Abibat Babalola

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a long-term but benign vein condition, the White House said Thursday, following speculation about his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs. The 79-year-old was found to have “chronic venous insufficiency” after he “noted mild swelling in his lower legs” in recent weeks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Leavitt said the widely noted discoloration on Trump’s right hand resulted from “frequent handshaking” and the use of aspirin in a “standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.” Trump became the oldest person in US…

Read More

Workers Begin Strike Over N82bn Pension Deductions

Abibat Babalola

Civil and public servants across Ogun State and its local government have announced plans to suspend their services over the non remittance of the contributory pension funds. The suspension of work would take full effect from 12pm on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025. This was contained in a letter written to the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, jointly signed by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and the Joint Negotiation Committee, JNC, with a copy made available to newsmen on Monday, in Abeokuta the state…

Read More

Buhari Dies In London Clinic

Abibat Babalola

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a clinic London, United Kingdom. Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, announced his demise on Sunday in a post on X. READ ALSO: Breaking:Buhari Dies In London Clinic $831m Trapped Funds Recovered,Says Reps Deputy Spokesperson We’ve Uncovered Massive Fraud In Nigeria’s Oil And Gas Industry – EFCC “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” he wrote. The former president…

Read More