Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

An actress died during a bizarre spiritual cleansing ritual at a retreat in Mexico, when she took the venom of an Amazonian frog and suffered severe vomiting while being denied medical treatment, report said. Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez, 33, died on Dec. 1 after ingesting Kambo — a gluey, poisonous substance produced on the skin of the Amazon’s giant monkey frog — during a toxin cleansing ritual in Durango. Though Rodríguez suffered a sever reaction to the poison, she initially was denied medical attention by the retreat before finally being taken to a Red Cross hospital, where she died, witnesses said,…

A sultry 23-year-old Colombian woman known as “The Doll” and labeled a “dangerous hitwoman” was arrested in connection to several targeted gangland killings — including the recent ambush murder of her ex-lover, according to local reports. Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez — known to police by the alias “La Muneca” or “The Doll” — was cuffed for her alleged involvement in several high-profile murders in the municipality of Barrancabermeja allegedly carried out at the behest of Los de la M gang, Spanish language outlet Libertad Digital reported Thursday. Rodriguez was reportedly in the midst of a career expansion, leading a small…

A woman, Tina Aguocha, who allegedly obtained N1.6 million under the pretext of facilitating an adoption process, on Thursday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Aguocha, 43, who resides at No. 3, Sarim Street, Itire, Surulere, Lagos, is facing trial on a charge of obtaining by false pretences. The Prosecutor, Insp Sadiq Adewale, told the court that Aguocha committed the offence on May 17, 2023, at No.13, Alubarika Street, Ijeshatedo Surulere, Lagos. He said that Aguocha falsely presented herself as a midwife who worked at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). According to him, Aguocha used her position…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is considering a tender offer that would allow employees and early investors to sell their shares, valuing the rocket company at approximately $350 billion, according to recent reports.This substantial increase represents a significant leap from its previous valuation of $210 billion after a similar tender offer concluded in June. Terms and Participants The terms of the tender offer are still subject to change and will depend on the level of interest from potential participants. SpaceX has declined to comment on the matter, but if the proposed valuation of $350 billion is maintained, it would establish SpaceX as…

A fire outbreak has razed a section of Queen Elizabeth Hall, a female students’ hostel at the University of Ibadan, in the early hours of Thursday. Queen Elizabeth Hall is the first female hostel of the school. The fire affected administrative sections, including the office of the Hall Warden and the Secretary. Firefighters from the university reportedly prevented the fire from spreading further. Upon investigation, this reporter observed that only the office of the Warden and the office of the Secretary of the Warden were affected. She noted that efforts are ongoing to assess the extent of the damage and…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, revealed that over 500 known and wanted leaders and commanders of terrorist groups, violent extremist organizations, and criminal gangs have been neutralized in battlefield operations from January to December 2024. This was as the DHQ also disclosed that the military, in collaboration with other security agencies, has heightened its state of readiness to ensure that no terrorist group or criminal element disrupts peace and security during the festive season.The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, pointed out that many of the neutralized commanders, particularly those listed in official media and government…

An 11-year-old Primary 6 pupil of Owiwi Nursery and Primary School, Obada Oko, Ogun State, Idera Alao, has lost one of her eyes in a classroom incident that involved her teacher, Adeola Adeyemo. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the teacher had been arrested. According to the spokesperson of the Command, SP Omolola Odutola, Adeyemo, a 400-level student of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode undergoing her teaching practice programme at the school, was holding a cane in the classroom when Alao ran into it. Odutola said the cane pierced…

A ravaging fire has gutted the residence of award-winning Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, destroying valuable possessions in Lagos. The inferno, which swept through the actress’ multi-million naira property, reduced her belongings to ashes. Taking to her official Instagram page on Wednesday night, Aigbe expressed her gratitude that no lives were lost in the fire. The film star also shared a video post, writing: “Devastated, but I thank God no life was lost. It is well.” The cause of the fire outbreak however remains unknown. Aigbe’s post drew an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues, who offered condolences and well-wishes.The…

Retired soldiers under the group of Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) protesting over non-payment of the 20 percent and 28 percent increment for 11 months in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja have said they will not leave the Federal Ministry of Finance gate except they see credit alerts. The protesters, who stayed up all night, told NEW DAILY PRIME that they had bought chains and padlocks to lock up the gate. The ex-servicemen who shut down activities at the Federal Ministry of Finance with music, displayed banners and carried different placards and inscriptions on Wednesday. Among other demands by the…

….Tells Police she was suffering ‘extreme stress’ from divorce A 31-year-old mother has handed herself over to the authorities for sexually abusing her children. Keirsten White of Opelousas in central Louisiana, has been charged with first-degree rape, sexual battery, two counts of indecent behaviour with juveniles, and two counts of cruelty to juveniles. Earlier in the week, White entered the St. Landry Parish Jail and confessed that she sexually and physically abused her children, both under the age of 4. Detectives opened an investigation and with the cooperation of White, determined her claims to be true and she was promptly…