Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Elizabeth Omojenrola Oso is a Communications and Language Arts graduate, content writer, and reporter with a focus on thoughtful, human-centered storytelling. She is passionate about crafting clear, compelling narratives that inform, engage, and inspire.

…South African ex-wife seizes corpse Chinedu Stanley Asuzu, a Nigerian national, has been brutally murdered by armed men in South Africa. The brother of late Nollywood actor, Ernerst Asuzu, was shot dead by the assailants at his residence in Johannesburg on December 16, 2024. The tragic incident was confirmed by the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) in a statement on Monday, December 23. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, NUSA condemned the murder of the father of four, adding that the organisation is actively supporting the family and working with authorities. According to the statement,…

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Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun (AY) has addressed the controversy surrounding his social media statements, which some interpreted as a dig at his female colleagues, including Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. The misunderstanding arose after AY, who recently released his highly anticipated film “The Waiter,” took to social media to lament the lack of support from his male colleagues in promoting the movie. In his post, he expressed frustration over the industry’s perceived bias, claiming that men often prioritize supporting women over their fellow men, despite the hard work put in by male filmmakers.However, the post was widely misinterpreted…

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A legal practitioner, Oluwatobi Fatoki, has urged authorities to prosecute parents who threw their children over a fence to collect palliatives during a recent funfair tragedy in Ibadan, which resulted in the deaths of 35 children. Fatoki emphasized that such parents are culpable in the death of their children and should be held accountable. The incident, which occurred at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater accountability and safety measures at public events. According to eyewitnesses, parents threw their children over the fence in a desperate bid to collect palliatives, leading to a stampede…

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Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights advocate, has regained his freedom after meeting the stringent bail conditions set by an Ado-Ekiti magistrate court. Farotimi was released from the Ekiti State correctional facility on Tuesday morning, following his arrest on December 3 for alleged defamation against renowned legal luminary Afe Babalola. The controversy surrounding Farotimi’s arrest stems from his book, “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System,” which was released on July 2. In the book, Farotimi accused Babalola and other Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) of corrupting Justices of the Supreme Court. Babalola’s team subsequently filed a petition against Farotimi, leading…

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A heated debate has emerged in Oyo State, Nigeria, as an Islamic group, the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, prepares to launch a Sharia court in the state. The group has scheduled the inauguration ceremony for January 11, 2025, at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre in Oyo. The planned launch has sparked widespread criticism, with many arguing that the South West, populated by Yoruba people, is not a suitable location for a Sharia court, given its dominance by Muslims in the North. Netizens have taken to social media to express their disapproval, with many warning that…

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A devastating attack by gunmen in Gidan Ado community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, has left 15 people dead, several houses burnt, and many injured and displaced. The victims were laid to rest in a mass burial on Monday, a somber reminder of the ongoing violence in the region. The attack, which occurred late Sunday night, was condemned by the Plateau State Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, who described the act as “barbaric” “This actually happened in Gidan Ado, in Ganawuri community, Riyom Local Government, where the assailants came and took away the precious lives of our people…

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Fabio Ochoa, a notorious Colombian drug lord and key operator of the Medellin cartel, has been deported back to his home country after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the United States. Ochoa, 67, arrived at Bogota’s El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag. He was met by immigration officials in bulletproof vests, but there were no police on site to detain him. Colombia’s national immigration agency promptly released a statement on social media, saying Ochoa was “freed so that he could…

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A recent string of tragic events has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, as the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) demands equal treatment for organizers of palliative distributions in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan. The incidents, which occurred in the past week, resulted in the loss of approximately 50 lives, mostly children, due to stampedes during palliative distributions. While the organizers of the Ibadan event were arrested and detained, those responsible for the Abuja and Okija events were not. MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, condemned the disparate treatment, questioning why the Ibadan organizers were singled out for arrest. “Queen Naomi Silekunola,…

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Mariam Taiwo, a 22-year-old woman, has tragically lost her life, with about four other passengers sustaining injuries in an auto crash that happened along the Sagamu-Ogijo road, Ogun State late on Sunday. According to reports, the incident occurred around 8:40 pm near Network Hotel in Sotubo. Reports said the accident involved a lone crash with an ash-coloured Lexus 350 Jeep (registration number KRD 858 JR), driven by 28-year-old Ade Awodero Idris. The driver reportedly lost control of the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and flip into the bush. Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer,…

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One of the most respectable figures in Hollywood over the past three decades, Denzel Washington has officially obtained his ministerial license, marking a significant transition into a new role. 69-year-old Washington was recently baptized by Archbishop Christopher Bryant at the Kelly Temple in New York City, a moment that has been captured and shared on social media. The multiple award winning actor shared that his journey to this point was a long one, but one that reaffirmed his faith. In his reflections on his spiritual journey, Washington said, “It took a while, but I’m finally here… If (God) can do…

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