Category: Odd news

Two Nigerians Die Of Suspected Poisoning In Libya

Abibat Babalola

Two Nigerians identified simply as Collins and Osas have reportedly died in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, under circumstances suspected to be linked to poisoning, PUNCH Metro has learnt. Our correspondent gathered on Saturday that the victims, who were both residing in the Misrata part of the country, had travelled to Tripoli on July 20 with a friend whose identity is yet unknown. Sources privy to the incident said that after spending some days there, the friend advised the two to return with him to Misrata. They, however, allegedly refused,…

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‘Masterminds of Kuje Prison Break,’ Top Ansaru Terrorist Leaders Arrested

Abibat Babalola

. NSA Ribadu gives details Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s national security adviser (NSA) has confirmed the arrest of two of the most wanted leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru terrorist group. Ribadu made the announcement in Abuja on Saturday, stating that that a months-long, intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, popularly called Mallam Mamuda. He said Abu Bara’a, described as the “Emir of Ansaru,” coordinated the group’s sleeper cells across Nigeria and masterminded kidnappings and terrorist financing schemes. READ ALSO:…

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Student Loses Leg As Reckless Dangote Driver Ramps Into Her In Edo, Family Cries Out

Abibat Babalola

A young Nigerian graduate’s celebration of academic success has turned into a nightmare after a reckless Dangote truck driver rammed into her just days after she completed her Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing at Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State. The victim, Otanor Ruth Bodom, lost one leg to the accident and now faces the possibility of losing the other, as her family accuses both Dangote Group and the police of negligence and a cover-up. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, shortly after Bodom left the school premises. According to her…

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Popular Nollywood actor, ‘Chief Kanran’, Is Dead

Abibat Babalola

Nollywood actor, Segun Remi, popularly known as ‘Chief Kanran’, is dead, according to an Instagram post by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi. Oloketuyi said that Chief Kanran died Friday morning. Kanran, famous for playing a wealthy man in movies, started acting professionally in 1975. He played the role of Kurunmi in a play of the same title written by Prof. Ola Rotimi. He also appeared in some episodes of ‘Mirror in the Sun’, which marked the beginning of his transition from stage to the screen. READ ALSO: Tinubu Approves N4trn To Settle…

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Kogi Photojournalist’s Father Dies Weeks After Son’s Murder

Abibat Babalola

Chief James Aiyepeku, father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was murdered on July 22 in Kogi State, has died. Aiyepeku died on Tuesday, August 12, as a result of stroke reportedly triggered by the shock of his son’s gruesome murder. Mr Timothy Aiyepeku, elder brother to the late journalist, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the family residence on Wednesday in Lokoja that their father had been traumatised by Ayobami’s brutal killing. On Wednesday Aug. 6, after rushing out to complete the necessary arrangements towards the release…

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Why We Withheld Corper ‘Raye’s Certificate — NYSC

Abibat Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a detailed response to claims that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye was denied her Certificate of National Service (CNS) as retaliation for criticising the government. The NYSC dismissed these claims as “entirely unfounded and false,” attributing the withholding of her certificate to disciplinary breaches unrelated to any political statements. In a statement released on August 10, 2025, the NYSC Management explained that Rita is one of 131 Corps Members whose certificates were withheld for failing to meet mandatory NYSC requirements. Specifically, Rita’s…

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Shooting Stars coach Olowokere Slumps, Dies During Training

Abibat Babalola

Shooting Stars assistant coach, Akin Olowokere, slumped and died on Monday morning. Olowokere is one of the coaches that were recently appointed by 3SC. The former Sunshine Stars player and coach went down while in action, attracting medical attention immediately. READ ALSO: ‘Banned For Life,’ Airline Operators Give Reason No Aircraft Will Fly Comfort Again Jonathan, Diri, Oyebanji, Bode George, others Extol Olubolade’s Virtues K1 Blacklisted From Flying In Nigeria For 6 Months, NCAA Gives Reasons US To Start $15,000 Visa Bond For Some Visitors Nigeria’s D’Tigress Defeat Mali, Clinch…

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Israeli Strike Kills Five Al Jazeera Journalists In Gaza

Abibat Babalola

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said in early July that more than 200 journalists had been killed in Gaza since the war began     Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City on Sunday. The Israeli military admitted in a statement to targeting Anas al-Sharif, the reporter it labelled as a “terrorist” affiliated with Hamas. The attack was the latest to see journalists targeted in the 22-month war in Gaza,…

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General Overseer Arrested In Lagos Church For cross-Border Drug Trafficking

Abibat Babalola

The founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye) has been arrested for masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria. Prophet Adefolusho was arrested at his church located in Okun Ajah, Ogombo road, Lekki area of Lagos on Sunday 3rd August 2025 by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). His arrest came after months of fleeing abroad to evade arrest. READ ALSO: ‘Apology Or Prepare For Legal Action,’ Obasanjo Library Threatens EFCC ‘Act Now, Crisis Looming,’ ASUU…

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‘Embargoed,’ Court Bans Man From Having Girlfriend

ADEOLA YUSUF

  “Here Is What He Did,” Details of what transpired before the sanction was slammed on the “sex pest”   A man considered a “sex pest” has been banned from having a girlfriend without telling social workers. Andrew Thomas, 49, was caught recording his 65-year-old neighbour changing in her bedroom with an iPhone stuck to a vase of artificial flowers at her home near Pitlochry, Scotland. He is said to have befriended the victim and set up a camera phone in artificial flowers in her bedroom, filming her changing over…

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