Category: Society

Serial child molester re-arrested in Lagos…as Inclusive Social Welfare foundation seeks justice for victim

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The Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation has raised alarm over the repeated sexual abuse of young boys in the Mile 12–Ketu area of Lagos, following the arrest of a 35-year-old man, Ali Umar, who was caught molesting a 12-year-old boy. The foundation said it became aware of the situation during an outreach in the community, where residents revealed that Umar, who lives at 12 Adebimpe Street, Kosofe, had been previously caught abusing young boys. According to the community, he allegedly groomed victims by promising to buy them mobile phones,…

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Edo Assembly Summons 2Baba’s Wife, Natasha Over Alleged Misconduct

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The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Hon. Natasha Irobosa, the member representing Egor Constituency and wife of music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, over allegations of misconduct. The invitation, issued on Tuesday, requires Irobosa to appear before the Assembly’s Ethics and Privileges Committee within one week. She is expected to explain her actions, which, according to the House, have brought undue attention and controversy to the Assembly. During plenary, Speaker Blessing Agbebaku expressed concern over the lawmaker’s conduct. “Hon. Natasha Irobosa has been summoned to appear…

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Nkechi Blessing Arrests Woman Who Secretly Took Her Gym Photo

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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has disclosed that she arrested a lady who secretly photographed her at a gym with the intention of body-shaming her. Blessing, speaking emotionally on the Honest Bunch podcast, recounted how an unflattering photo of her working out was taken without her consent and circulated online, sparking a wave of mixed reactions. The actress criticised people who undergo cosmetic surgery yet mock women with natural bodies, questioning why anyone would shame others for their appearance. She said she took decisive steps to identify the culprit, despite the…

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Gunmen Abduct Bride, 10 Bridesmaids, Baby and 2 Others in Overnight Attack on Sokoto Community

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Armed bandits have kidnapped a bride, ten of her bridesmaids, a baby and several other women in a late-night raid on Chacho village in the Rabah area of Sokoto State, residents and security sources confirmed on Sunday. The attackers stormed the community between Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday, carting away at least 14 victims. The incident is the latest in a wave of mass abductions sweeping across northern Nigeria. A resident, Aliyu Abdullahi, told AFP that the assailants invaded the Zango neighbourhood where the newlywed bride was…

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Burna Boy Faces Backlash as U.S. Shows Record Low Attendance, Cancellations Amid Fan Boycott Claims

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Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy is facing mounting backlash in the United States as several of his recent concerts recorded visibly low attendance, sparking widespread speculation of a growing fan boycott linked to criticism of the singer’s perceived arrogance. The controversy stems from a viral video circulating on social media in which Burna Boy appeared to halt a U.S. performance to eject a couple seated near the stage. Viewers accused the artist of humiliating the pair, with some fans claiming the move reflected a pattern of “arrogant and dismissive” behaviour toward…

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Woman Killed While Filming Attack on Ngige’s Convoy

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A woman who attempted to record an attack on the convoy of former Anambra State governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, was on Tuesday shot dead by gunmen along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road, Idemili North Local Government Area. The victim, said to have stepped out of her hairdressing salon to film the unfolding scene, died instantly after she was spotted by the assailants, who eyewitnesses said wore police and army camouflage. Ngige, a former Minister of Labour and Employment, escaped unhurt as he was not travelling in the convoy at the time of…

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Delta police arrest mother over alleged sexual assault of three-year-old daughter

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  A 32 year-old woman named Tracy Wilson Omonigho has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Command for alleged sexual assault on her three-year-old daughter. The Police Command spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe said the announcement came, in the wake of a disturbing report made by the child’s father, who discovered a video that purportedly showed Wilson engaging in sexual acts with their daughter. In a video statement shared by the police on Tuesday, SP Edafe detailed the nature of the allegations. “We had a father of a three-year-old…

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Ogun Government Moves to Prosecute DJ Chicken Over Series of Road Crashes

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The Ogun State Government has announced plans to prosecute TikTok personality Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, following a series of road crashes that officials say have put the public at risk. In a statement released Monday on its official X handle, the Ministry of Justice said it had directed that Abiodun’s pending case in Sagamu be fast-tracked to ensure his prompt arraignment. The case stems from an incident on 1 November 2025, when Abiodun allegedly rammed into two motorcycles in Sagamu, seriously injuring a rider and a female…

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Pregnant Woman, 10 Others Abducted in Fresh Bandit Attack on Kwara Community

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A pregnant woman and ten other residents of Isapa, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, were abducted on Monday evening following a fresh assault by armed bandits. The incident comes barely a week after gunmen attacked the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Oke-Isegun, in nearby Eruku, killing three worshippers and kidnapping 38 others. According to community sources, the attackers—estimated at between 20 and 30—stormed Isapa around 6:00 p.m., moving with a large herd of cattle and shooting indiscriminately as they advanced. An elderly woman was said to have been…

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Paystack Co-Founder, Ezra Olubi Claims He Was Unfairly Dismissed While Misconduct Investigations Ongoing

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Paystack co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, says he has been dismissed by the company while under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct—an action he describes as unfair and in breach of internal procedures. Olubi disclosed his termination in a blog post titled “Terminated”, published on Sunday, 23 November 2025. The controversy follows a mid-November social-media allegation by an individual with whom he previously had a relationship, accusing him of abusive behaviour. The post went viral, prompting widespread online scrutiny. As the backlash grew, users resurfaced several explicit tweets…

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