Category: Society

Nigerian Man Jailed in UK for Impersonating Female Nurse to Work in Hospital

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A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Lucius Njoku, has been handed a suspended prison sentence in the United Kingdom after impersonating a female nurse to work in a National Health Service (NHS) hospital. Njoku fraudulently used the identity of his female friend, Joyce George, to secure work as a healthcare assistant at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire, where he completed multiple shifts over a two-month period. Despite wearing George’s NHS name badge – which featured her photograph – Njoku successfully passed himself off as a female staff member until a…

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Rita Daniels Denies Forcing Daughter’s Marriage to Ned Nwoko

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Veteran Nollywood actress and producer, Rita Daniels, has denied claims that she forced her daughter, actress Regina Daniels, into marrying billionaire businessman and senator, Ned Nwoko. Speaking in an interview with BBC News Igbo on October 3, Rita Daniels described the allegations as “hurtful and false,” explaining that she only became aware of the relationship after it had already begun. According to her, contrary to public belief that she orchestrated the union, Regina was firm in her decision and emotionally defensive when questioned about it. “When Regina got married and…

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Teenager Arrested for Allegedly Plucking Sister’s Eyes for Money Ritual in Bauchi

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly plucking out the eyes of his seven-year-old sister in a suspected money ritual incident. The shocking incident occurred on October 17, 2025, at Wailo community in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who confirmed the development in a statement, said the suspect lured his sister, identified as Rukayya Muhammad, into a nearby bush where he allegedly attacked her and removed both eyes. The victim was immediately rushed…

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Police Fire Tear Gas at ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protesters in Abuja

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Security operatives in Abuja on Monday dispersed hundreds of protesters demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, using tear gas and other crowd-control measures. The demonstrators, who converged on major parts of the Federal Capital Territory under the banner #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, had planned to march toward the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, and Court of Appeal before police intervened. Eyewitnesses said the peaceful protest turned chaotic after security agents fired tear gas canisters to prevent the crowd from advancing toward restricted government areas. Several protesters were…

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Ned Nwoko Speaks Out, Attributes Regina Daniels’ Outburst to Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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Senator Ned Nwoko has broken his silence following a viral video showing his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, in a distressed state, describing her recent behavior as “drug-induced” and “unprovoked violence.” In a detailed statement and video shared via his Instagram handle @princenednwoko on Sunday, the senator alleged that Regina was battling drug and alcohol addiction, which he claimed had caused the ongoing turmoil in their marriage. “Regina was not always like this. Her struggle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the real cause of our marital crisis. She must…

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Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels’ Marriage Reportedly Rocked by Domestic Violence Allegations — Brother Speaks Out

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Fresh controversy has trailed the marriage of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, following allegations of domestic violence made public by Regina’s brother, Sammy West. In a viral video making the rounds on social media, Regina Daniels appeared emotional as she lamented her experience in her marriage, saying: “In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing, but in my house, I am a queen. Not again, I cannot stand the violence; it is too much.” Shortly after the video surfaced, her brother, Sammy West, took to Instagram…

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Customs Officer Found Dead in Katsina Hotel After Night With Three Women

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A young customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, has been found dead in a hotel room in Katsina State under mysterious circumstances. According to sources, the incident occurred on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Murjani Hotel in Katsina metropolis, where the deceased had reportedly lodged with three women. Hotel staff discovered the officer lying lifeless in his room around 8:30 a.m. and immediately alerted the management. Investigators later found empty sachets of suspected substances in the wastebasket. The three women, identified as Khadija Ali (34)…

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Convicted Kidnap Kingpin Evans Re-Arraigned for Alleged Murder of Two Policemen

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Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, was on Monday re-arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, over the alleged murder of two police officers. The high-profile case, which was transferred from Justice Adenike Coker’s court, also involves his co-defendant, Joseph Ikenna Emeka. At Monday’s proceedings, A. O. Azeez appeared for the Lagos State Government, while Charity O. represented Chief Emefo Etudo on behalf of Evans, and Nelson Onyejiakor appeared for Emeka. Prosecution counsel Azeez told the court that the matter had been…

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Boutique Owner Arrested at Kano Airport After Excreting 127 Wraps of Cocaine

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  A boutique owner, identified as Godwin Emeka, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, after he allegedly excreted 127 wraps of cocaine. According to NDLEA sources, Emeka was intercepted during the outward clearance of passengers on a flight to Doha, Qatar, when his behavior raised suspicion. He was subsequently taken in for observation, during which he reportedly excreted the cocaine pellets over a period of several hours. Investigators said the suspect, who claimed to own…

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Murder Case: Mixed Reactions Trail Presidential Pardon for Maryam Sanda

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Mixed reactions have trailed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. Sanda, daughter-in-law to former PDP National Chairman, Haliru Bello, was convicted by an Abuja High Court for stabbing her husband to death in 2017 during a domestic quarrel. She had spent over six years in custody before her name appeared on a new presidential clemency list. The presidency said the pardon followed the recommendation of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative…

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