Category: Odd news

Gospel Singer Timileyin Ajayi Sentenced To Death For Killing Corps Member

Abibat Babalola

A High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the brutal killing of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salome Adaidu. In the ruling delivered on Thursday, Justice Simon Aboki found Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide, stating that he intentionally killed and dismembered the victim. READ ALSO: ‘He Raped 12 Year-Old Girl,’ Police Arrest Traditional Ruler Concerns As Senate Extends 2024 Budget Till December ‘New Era Begins,’ Barcelona To Make Camp Nou Return Alao-Akala’s Daughter Wants Late Gov’s Corpse Exhumed Amidst…

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‘He Raped 12 Year-Old Girl,’ Police Arrest Traditional Ruler

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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a traditional ruler (Baale) in Laaagba community, Ondo East Local Government area of Ondo State, for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl. According to a police source at the Ondo Area Command, the traditional ruler, whose name was given as Chief Adeniyi Ifedayo, was said to have lured the girl into his house in the community and harboured her in the house for two weeks where he sexually assaulted her. Recounting her ordeal, the minor, who is currently recuperating in an undisclosed health facility…

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Bandits killed 30 In Zuru – Kebbi Govt

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Kebbi State government has said that no fewer than 30 persons lost their lives in the recent attacks on Zuru communities by bandits. Also, the state government condoled with the people of Tadurga in Zuru Local Government Area and Kyebu in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, both within the Zuru Emirate, over the tragedy. Chairmen of Zuru and Danko Wasagu local governments, Muhammad Gajere and Hussaini Bena, respectively, gave the casualties report. READ ALSO: ‘Fordo, Natanz, Esfahan,’ US Launches Strikes On 3 Iranian Nuclear Facilities Alao-Akala’s Daughter Wants Late Gov’s…

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Popular Pastor, Paul Adefarasin, Under Probe – Police

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Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, is under investigation by the Lagos State Police Command following the circulation of a video that shows him holding what appeared to be a gun-like object from his car window. The footage, captured on June 6, 2025, shows the popular preacher rolling down the tinted window of his vehicle while holding an object in his right hand that resembled a pistol. In the clip, the man recording the video can be heard expressing regret: “Boss, boss, sorry sir, sorry sir,”…

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200 Dead As Suspected Herders Attack Benue Communities

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About 200 persons, including five security personnel and internally displaced persons, IDPs, as well as children and women, have been reportedly killed in a bloody attack by suspected terrorist herdsmen on Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area, LGAs, of Benue state. The attack, which came days after the people of the area alleged received information of the impending coordinated attacks by marauders, left many others with varying degrees of injuries. The invaders were said to have stormed the Yelewata in their numbers from two fronts and, after…

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‘After Argument,’ Man Sets Self, Partner, Toddler Ablaze, Dies

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A man died after setting himself, his partner, and their two-year-old toddler on fire during an argument in Leslie, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Police reported that the 30-year-old suspect, identified as John Masuku, allegedly poured petrol over himself and the woman, who was holding the child, before igniting the fuel. The woman managed to escape and sought help from nearby relatives. The incident reportedly followed accusations of infidelity made by Masuku during a domestic dispute at their home. Emergency services were called, and all three were taken to hospital. READ ALSO:…

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No king Lasts Forever, My Victory Will Come – Fubara

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The suspended governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has declared that no king lasts forever. Speaking at a gathering in Bonny, Fubara declared that his victory will come back to him at the end of the day. He stressed that he does not consider himself to be losing anything, noting that God has kept him standing. “Everybody will not appreciate your style but when you know that what you are doing is right, you are sure that in 25 to 30 years, if placed in any box and you are…

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Popular Yoruba King Exchanges Blows With Subject In Public, Lands In Hospital

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. ‘Drenched in his own blood,’ How Olu of Igbokoda’s ear was chopped off during fisticuffs at a function organised by Ondo governor     The Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Odidiomo Afolabi, was, on Monday, reportedly assaulted and injured by a community leader (name withheld) at Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The public fracas between the community leader and the Igbokoda monarch occurred at the venue of the inauguration ceremony of the 27.5km Igbokoda/Okitipupa dual carriageway by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. State Police Public Relations Officer, Olusola…

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Students Escape Death In Taraba As classroom collapses During Exams

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A major disaster was averted on Wednesday in Taraba State, when classrooms at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area collapsed during a downpour. The incident forced hundreds of final-year students and exam officials, including National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, to flee for their lives. The collapse occurred while students were writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to eyewitnesses, the storm began around 6 p.m., shortly after a second group of students had commenced their exams. Violent winds and torrential rain caused the…

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Female Millionaires Offer Money, Beg Me To Sleep With Them – Gospel Singer

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Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Toluwani Sing has claimed that women offer him millions to sleep with them. The singer stated this while speaking about temptations that come with fame. Speaking in an interview with media personality, Teju BabyFace, the singer disclosed that transparency with his wife has been helping him in managing such temptations. Toluwani further warned that fame without strong moral guidance can be destructive. READ ALSO: FMC Abuja Performs First Living-Donor kidney Transplant ‘No, No,’ NLC Threatens Showdown Over 89 Labourers At Dangote Refinery ‘NOGIC Pathfinder,’ Jonathan Receives…

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