Lead City University VC, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, receives the prestigious Thabo Mbeki Award for Excellence in Leadership from the University of Texas. Read more about this honour for Nigerian academia.
A 35-year-old hunter, Waheed Rasaki, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his colleague, Femi Oyedepo, to death during a hunting trip in Ibadan. Police confirm investigation is ongoing.
A female judge was shot by her ex-husband, a prosecutor, inside an Istanbul courtroom. A prisoner on day release stopped further violence. Women's groups condemn rising femicide in Turkey.
A Turkish prosecutor shot his ex-wife, a judge, during a court hearing in Istanbul. The shocking attack draws parallels to a fatal courtroom shooting in Albania months earlier. Read details.
A Turkish prosecutor shot his ex-wife judge during a hearing at Istanbul's appeals court on Jan 13. She was wounded in the leg and is in good condition. Police are investigating.
ICE agent Jonathan Ross is unlikely to face criminal charges for fatally shooting activist Renee Good during a Minneapolis protest. The DOJ shifts focus to investigating activists. Read the full story.
Avengers star Mark Ruffalo sparked controversy at the Golden Globes 2026, calling President Trump a convicted felon and rapist. He dedicated his protest to Renee Good, killed by ICE. Read the full story.
A gunman killed six people in a shooting spree across three locations in Mississippi. The suspect is now in custody. Authorities confirm no ongoing threat to the community.
Former Disney star Matt Prokop is in jail without bail after a Christmas Eve arrest in Texas on child pornography and resisting arrest charges. Get the full details.
A Nigerian national was fatally shot on a GO bus in Toronto. The suspect, a 40-year-old man with a history of violent crimes including attempted murder, has been charged with first-degree murder. Read the full details.
Osemwengie Irorere, a 46-year-old Nigerian, was fatally shot on a GO bus in Toronto. The suspect, Tyrel Gibson, has a long criminal history. Read the full report on this tragic incident.
Enyimba FC's Edidiong Ezekiel appeals for patience from fans after a slow start. The striker explains the team's rebuilding process and promises a strong finish in the 2025/26 NPFL season.
A GoFundMe for Renee Nicole Good, killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, raised over $550,000 in 24 hours. The FBI is investigating as officials dispute the self-defense claim.
Donald Trump defends ICE after agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, calling it self-defense. Mayor Frey disputes account as FBI launches investigation. Full details here.
Two people are dead and six others wounded after a shooting outside a funeral in Salt Lake City. Police are actively searching for suspects. Get the latest details.
Osemwengie Irorere, a 46-year-old Nigerian, was fatally shot at a Toronto bus terminal. Police arrested Tyrel Gibson, charged with first-degree murder. Toronto's first homicide of 2026.
Two people were killed and six injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church after a funeral altercation. Police are searching for suspects. Read the full report.
A Nigerian man, Babatunde Afuwape, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Shivank Avasthi, a University of Toronto student from India. Police seek witnesses.
Senator Teslim Folarin calls for a full investigation into claims a motorcyclist was shot at an APC unity rally in Ogbomoso. He stresses the party's commitment to peace and the rule of law.
Kristin Bass, 28, faces a first-degree murder charge after police say she fatally shot her 1-year-old daughter, Acelynn Moss, in their Sulphur home. The child's father claims she said she wanted to 'send her to God.'
Timothy Daniel, 13, was allegedly shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom for challenging the officer's sexual advances towards his 15-year-old sister. The Army confirms investigation is ongoing.
A 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, was shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom on New Year's Day. The community demands justice. Read the full report.
A Columbus dentist and his wife were found fatally shot in their home. Their two young children were inside, unharmed. Police are investigating the double homicide.
A Ghanaian man fired multiple live rounds from a rifle to celebrate Asake's visit to Accra, prompting calls for his arrest over illegal firearm use. Read the full story and public reaction.
A former Texas substitute teacher and her boyfriend are jailed on charges of aggravated assault of a child and possessing illegal material. Read the full story.
Gunmen attack a popular beach resort in Puerto López, Ecuador, killing six, including a toddler. Police link the violence to criminal gang disputes. Read the full report.
Gunmen attacked an assistant parish priest at Saint Kelvin Catholic Church, Ogbaku, on Christmas morning. Get the latest details on the investigation and the growing threat to clergy in Nigeria.
An assistant parish priest in Owerri West was shot on Christmas morning, highlighting security threats to clergy in Imo State. Police are investigating the attack.
Gunmen attacked a Catholic priest in Imo State on Christmas morning. The assistant parish priest was shot while approaching for Mass. Police are investigating. Read for details and updates.
A 3-year-old boy is orphaned after a drunk driver going the wrong way killed his parents and sister. The tragedy highlights the fatal consequences of impaired driving. Read the full story.