Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorists group have killed two policemen and rustled over 200 cows during an attack on Natsini village, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Thursday around 11pm, when the terrorists, numbering over 50 and riding motorcycles, targeted a police checkpoint along the Augie/Kangiwa road. After overpowering the officers, they proceeded to rustle cows in the village. A local resident, Abubakar Augie, said, “The Lakurawa were more than 50 on motorcycles; after overpowering the few policemen at the checkpoint, they went to where the cows were kept in a…

A police officer has allegedly killed a young woman, Ifeoluwa Adekalu in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti State. According to reports, the tragic incident happened at the Okeila Police Station in the capital city on Thursday, after the police officer, said to be a personnel of the Special Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in the state command accidentally discharged the bullet from his gun which hit the woman, described as a nursing mother. It was learnt that the unnamed officer, attached to another police station had paid a visit to the Okeila police post where he…

A young boy was rescued after surviving five days in a game park full of lions and elephants in Zimbabwe, a lawmaker in the east African country said on Wednesday. Mutsa Murombedzi, a member of Zimbabwe’s parliament, said in a Wednesday post on social media that Tinotenda Pudu had strayed into the Matusadona Game Park and ended up “sleeping on a rocky perch, amidst roaring lions, passing elephants… and just the unforgiving wild,” before he was eventually found by rangers. According to BBC News, Zimbabwe’s National Parks & Wildlife Management Authority had confirmed the incident and said Pudu was just…

A New Jersey lacrosse star described as a “gentle-hearted soul” was the latest New Orleans New Year’s Day massacre victim to be identified Friday — days after he and 13 others were murdered by an ISIS-supporting terrorist. Billy DiMaio, 25, of Holmdel, New Jersey, was in New Orleans to celebrate New Year’s Eve and go to the Sugar Bowl college football game when he was killed in the Bourbon Street carnage, his parents confirmed to NOLA.com. “He was a good, humble kid,” his father, Bill DiMaio, said. “He loved life.” “He was a pure, gentle-hearted soul,” his mother, Tracie, added.…

Elon Musk’s attack on the government’s handling of grooming gangs is “misjudged and certainly misinformed,” Health Secretary, Wes Streeting has said. Tech multi-billionaire, Musk has posted a series of messages on his social media site X, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute gangs that systematically groomed and raped young girls, and calling for safeguarding minister Jess Phillips to be jailed. Asked about his comments, Streeting said, “This government takes the issue of child sexual exploitation incredibly seriously.” He invited Musk to “roll up his sleeves and work with us” against rape gangs. The Tories have also criticised Musk…

Veteran broadcaster and music executive, Kenny Ogungbe has shared a touching story about Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem’s extraordinary act of kindness. Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast hosted by Nedu Wazobia and his team, Ogungbe recounted how Abdulkareem once gave him ₦2 million to cover his children’s school fees without being asked. Ogungbe revealed, “Many years ago, I needed money to pay my children’s school fees. It was Eedris Abdulkareem who stepped in with ₦2 million. This was when $1 was ₦130. I didn’t even ask him; he just figured out that I was in need.” Ogungbe spoke fondly about…

Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch has called for a full national public inquiry into the UK’s “rape gangs scandal.” It comes after Home Office Minister, Jess Phillips rejected Oldham Council’s request for a government-led inquiry into historical child sexual exploitation – saying the council should lead it instead. Her decision, taken in October, was reported by GB News on Wednesday, then picked up by Elon Musk on his social media platform X and several senior Tories. The Home Office has been approached for comment. A Labour spokesperson said: “The Home Office supports police investigations and independent inquiries to get truth and…

Meghan Markle’s namesake Instagram account has attracted one million followers in the first 24 hours since she published her first post. On Jan. 2, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, garnered one million followers on her @meghan Instagram page that she launched on New Year’s Day. A click into the page’s “About this account” tab revealed that the verified account was created in June 2022, though Meghan didn’t post for the first time until Jan. 1. The Duchess of Sussex kicked off the new year in a major way by posting on a public Instagram account for the first time in…

On a day that is supposed to be her happiest, a bride in Jigawa State enacted a horror show by allegedly poisoning the food served at the reception. Her action, which took place in the Jahun Local Government Area, has left at least one guest dead and her would-be husband (groom) critically ill and hospitalised. Sharing their thoughts, eyewitnesses suggested that the bride’s actions might have been fueled by a long-nursed bitterness and personal vendetta. Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam assured that an investigation was underway. The PPRO said, “We received a report that…

US President-elect, Donald Trump has said he will attend former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral despite a history of mutual criticism. Carter, who died on December 29 at the age of 100, will be honoured with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, January 9. President Joe Biden is expected to deliver the eulogy.”I’ll be there. We were invited,” Trump told reporters on Thursday night, though he declined to say if he’d spoken with any members of the Carter family. Trump’s attendance at the funeral will come after years of public sniping between Trump and Carter, including Trump’s recent…