Category: Society

Poco Lee Remanded in UK Over Alleged Assault, Set to Appear in London Court

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Popular Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, widely known as Poco Lee, has reportedly been remanded in the United Kingdom over an alleged assault offence. The dancer is said to be in custody pending a court appearance at the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, where he is expected to attend a plea hearing in connection with the allegation. Details surrounding the alleged incident, including when and where it occurred, remain limited at the time of reporting. Poco Lee, who has built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s prominent street dancers…

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Ogogo Dies at 66 After Battle With Stage-Four Cancer

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Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. The Yoruba movie star’s death was reported on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with Channels Television and Radio Nigeria among the outlets confirming the development. Ogogo’s death came only days after his daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, made emotional public appeals for medical assistance for their father. The daughters had disclosed that the veteran actor was suffering from stage-four cancer and appealed to medical professionals and hospitals capable of…

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101-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Arrested for Selling Cannabis in Ogun

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A 101-year-old great-grandmother, identified as Esther Ogunmabo, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly selling cannabis in Ilisan, Ogun State. The centenarian was arrested on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk, a strain of cannabis, packaged in small sachets. According to the NDLEA, Ogunmabo allegedly admitted that she sold the substance to people in the community. The agency said the elderly woman told operatives that she ventured into the illicit drug trade after her provisions shop was destroyed by…

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Former MFM Pastor Femi Jimoh Dies After Nine-Year Jail Ordeal, Salary Dispute With Church

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Former pastor of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Femi Jimoh, has reportedly died, years after spending about nine years in detention over an alleged plot to rob the church. Jimoh’s death was reported on Thursday, August 20, 2026, amid renewed attention to the controversial circumstances surrounding his arrest, prolonged incarceration and subsequent legal battle with the church. According to reports, Jimoh battled serious health challenges after his release from detention. His death was announced by UK-based Nigerian blogger Maureen Badejo, who linked his health struggles to the…

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Davido Was Target of Osun Attack, Police Reveal

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Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, was reportedly the intended target of the recent attack in Osun State, according to the police. The revelation has added a new dimension to the incident, which occurred during a visit involving Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. According to the police account, the attackers were allegedly targeting Davido when the confrontation occurred. The incident reportedly created tension in the area as security personnel moved to contain the situation and protect those around the scene. The development has attracted widespread attention, particularly…

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Nigerian-Australian Man Foluso Omole Charged Over Alleged $3.2m Fraud in Australia

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A Nigerian-Australian man, identified as Foluso Semiu Omole, 38, has been charged in Australia over an alleged fraud scheme involving the country’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), reportedly worth more than A$5 million (about N5 billion). Omole was reportedly arrested by police at Adelaide Airport in South Australia as he allegedly prepared to travel out of the country. Australian authorities allege that Omole, who was a director of an NDIS-registered provider, was involved in a scheme in which confidential information belonging to NDIS participants was allegedly obtained and used to…

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Social Media Influencer KC Luxury Arrested as NDLEA Busts N39bn Cocaine Cartel

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested popular social media influencer and luxury goods dealer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, over alleged involvement in an international cocaine trafficking cartel. According to the NDLEA, KC Luxury was arrested on August 13, 2026, at the boarding gate of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while allegedly attempting to leave Nigeria on a business-class flight to Paris. The agency said the arrest followed an investigation into a cocaine shipment weighing 184.50 kilogrammes, which had been intercepted in Lagos.…

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Kogi Pastor Allegedly Sets Wife Ablaze Over Burnt Clothes

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A pastor identified as Jacob Irewa has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command for allegedly setting his wife, Berida Irawo, on fire following a domestic dispute in Lokoja. The incident reportedly occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja. According to reports, the dispute began after Berida allegedly burnt some of her husband’s old clothes without his permission, believing that he no longer needed them. Irewa was said to have become angry over the incident and allegedly drained fuel from his…

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History-Making Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Dies at 41 Days After Resignation Amid Plagiarism Row

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Professor Jason Arday, who made history as the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, has died at the age of 41. Arday was found dead at a property in Battersea, south London, on Friday, August 14, 2026, days after resigning from his prestigious academic position amid intense scrutiny over allegations concerning his academic credentials and plagiarism. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the property after receiving a report from the London Ambulance Service. A 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the death…

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Wife Allegedly Stabs Husband to Death Eight Months After Wedding in Abia

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A newlywed woman, identified as Mrs. Serah Innocent, has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly stabbing her husband, Mr. Innocent Nworji, to death, barely eight months after their wedding. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the couple’s residence in Ohuru-Isimiri community, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. According to the police, the couple had a misunderstanding during which Serah allegedly stabbed her husband in the chest with a kitchen knife. The victim was reportedly rushed to a hospital but was later…

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