Scorned Lover Stabs Ex's Boyfriend in South Africa

A 26-year-old Malawi national was stabbed by his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend in Verulam, KZN, after the suspect broke into their home. The victim hid in bushes for hours before being treated and taken to a medical facility.

Lagos Govt Rescues Boy Tortured by Mother

The Lagos State Government has rescued an 11-year-old boy from severe physical abuse by his biological mother. The Bureau of Public Defender intervened, leading to the mother's arrest and court charges.

Houseboy Sentenced to Death for Murder in Ondo

A 21-year-old houseboy, Emmanuel Akpan, has been sentenced to death by hanging for murdering his employer, Mrs Febisola Caroline Adedayo, in Ondo. The court acquitted a co-defendant due to insufficient evidence, citing a cruel and premeditated crime.

NYSC Member Buried After Maiduguri Bombing

Samuel Chidiebere Orji, a 26-year-old corps member killed in the Maiduguri suicide bombings, has been buried in his hometown in Enugu State. The attacks claimed over 28 lives and injured many.

Bangladesh Bus Plunges into River, 24 Dead

At least 24 people died after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh while attempting to board a ferry. Rescue operations were hampered by rain and strong currents.

Yobe Road Crash Kills 5 Family Members, 3 Injured

A devastating road accident on the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway in Yobe State has claimed the lives of five family members, with three others injured and hospitalized. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.

OSPRE, Partners Tackle Insecurity in Northern States

The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) hosted a high-level dialogue with security officials from Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau States to enhance coordination and address shared security challenges in northern Nigeria.

Lagos Demolitions: Thugs and Security Concerns in Surulere

The demolition of over 70 buildings in Surulere, Lagos, raises serious questions about property rights and the rule of law. Residents allege hoodlums, aided by security personnel, carried out extortion and destruction under a court judgment.

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