Christa Pike Requests All-Female Hanging Squad Before Execution
Christa Pike, 18 at sentencing for 1995 murder, requests all-female execution team and hanging. She is Tennessee's only woman on death row, scheduled for September 30, 2026.
Category : Crime
FBI Probes ShinyHunters Breach of FBIJobs.gov Portal
The FBI confirmed it is investigating a claimed breach of its FBIJobs.gov portal after ShinyHunters said it stole data on nearly all agents, including home addresses and Social Security numbers.
Lagos Police Seal Fake Alcohol Factory, Arrest 48-Year-Old
Lagos Police sealed a suspected fake alcohol factory in Badagry, arrested 48-year-old Anaebo Emeka Hilary, and recovered adulterated drinks and production materials.
Enugu Police Arrest Owner After Tank Collapse Kills 5
Enugu police arrested Onyedikachi Nkwo after a water tank collapse killed five family members in Awgu LGA; investigation ordered by CP Bitrus Giwa.
Anambra accuses Peter Obi of unpaid workers' entitlements
Anambra State's new media account alleges Peter Obi left workers' entitlements unpaid during his 8-year tenure, claims Soludo settled them, sparking online backlash.
ABU Lecturer Killed After Kidnap; Final Words to Wife Revealed
Dr Iliyasu Abubakar Sadiq of Ahmadu Bello University was kidnapped from his farmhouse on September 20, 2027, and found dead hours later with a gunshot wound to the head, his widow recounted.
EFCC boss: Pastors, imams in financial crime files, still called 'men of God'
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede says pastors, imams and other religious figures feature in financial crime cases, some convicted and imprisoned, yet still addressed by religious titles. He spoke at NIREC in Abuja.
Hayden Panettiere's Parents Clash Over Earrings After Death
Hayden Panettiere's parents, Skip Panettiere and Lesley Vogel, disputed ownership of her earrings after her death, prompting police to withhold the jewelry until they reached an agreement.
Air Peace Offers 25% Discount After NCAA Orders Compensation
Air Peace offers a 25% domestic ticket discount after NCAA ordered compensation for a Lagos-Enugu delay, following incorrect passenger notification and broader delay concerns.
Lagos driver under bridge, driving Lexus, still backs Tinubu
A Lagos driver says he sleeps under a bridge despite driving a Lexus for a wealthy employer. He insists he will still vote for President Bola Tinubu despite hardship.
itel Threatens Legal Action Over AI-Generated Explosion Image
itel warns of legal action after an AI-generated image falsely showed its Power Tank exploding. The X user deleted the post and apologized, admitting the image was fabricated.
US Visa Restrictions Target Birth Tourism: 2 Categories Affected
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new visa restrictions on September 23, 2026, targeting birth tourism facilitators and individuals. Two categories are affected.
UK Exempts 17 Countries From English Test for Health Visa
The UK has published a list of 17 countries and territories whose nationals are automatically exempt from the English language requirement for the Health and Care Worker visa, with no African countries included.
Court Enforces $40m Debt Against Rahamaniyya Chairman
Court officials enforce $40m debt against Rahamaniyya chairman's properties in Lagos and Abuja, following English judgment registration and Nigerian court orders.
Lagos Arrests Man for Toddler Abuse in Viral Video
Lagos State DSVA confirms the arrest of a man seen abusing a toddler in a viral video. The suspect is in police custody, and the child and her mother have been referred to a hospital for medical care.
NAPTIP probes viral video of toddler flogged with cable
NAPTIP has opened an investigation into a viral video showing a man flogging a toddler with a cable, promising to prosecute the perpetrator.
Man withdraws N1.4m from stroke-stricken mother's account
A Nigerian man allegedly withdrew ₦1.4 million from his mother's account for betting while she battles stroke, sparking outrage and renewed gambling addiction debate.
Lady Returns Phone Mistakenly Delivered, Delivery Man's Salary Withheld
A Nigerian lady returned a phone mistakenly delivered to her, revealing the delivery man's salary was withheld. She shares her story and advice on checking deliveries.
Mass Shooting in South Africa: Gunmen Kill 11 at House Party
Gunmen killed 11 people, including a pregnant woman, at a house party in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa, on Tuesday, September 22. Police are investigating a possible feud between rival groupings and noted some victims were linked to illeg
Man Arrested for Killing Girlfriend Over HIV Argument in Enugu
Okpara Emmanuel, 30, allegedly killed his girlfriend Chinyere with a pestle during an HIV argument in Enugu, hid her body in a toilet, and was arrested by police.
Did Goodluck Jonathan Visit Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto Prison?
A viral Facebook post claimed Goodluck Jonathan visited Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison. Legit.ng found no evidence; AI tools flagged the image as likely fake.
Missing SA Journalist Micah Reddy Deported From Djibouti
South African journalist Micah Reddy, missing in Djibouti, has been deported and is returning to Johannesburg, CPJ Africa confirmed on Tuesday.
Lady Cries for Help as Family Resells Part of Land She Bought
Omosi Etsako bought a 100x100 plot in 2022 with savings from selling clothes online. In 2024, the family resold 50x100 of it to another buyer without her knowledge, and the new buyer destroyed her fence.
Nigerian Arrested at USCIS Houston Over Visa Fraud, $300K Theft
A Nigerian national was arrested at a USCIS office in Houston, Texas, on charges of visa fraud and theft exceeding $300,000, the agency announced Monday.
Lagos warns public as adulterated palm oil with cancer-linked dyes hits markets
Lagos State has warned residents about the increasing circulation of adulterated palm oil in markets, with experts citing cancer-linked Sudan and Azo dyes and recycled cooking oil as potential contaminants.
Family alleges grandmother died in MAiD she didn't want
Brigitte Stegemann, 83, died after MAiD in Ontario. Her granddaughter claims she never truly consented, citing faith and confusion. Police investigate.
NSCDC uncovers fake Barkas juice factory in Badagry, arrests two
NSCDC Lagos raided a Badagry factory producing fake Barkas juice with water, chemicals, and fake NAFDAC numbers. Two women arrested, factory shut.
Lagos Mechanic Killed in Fake Car Repair Lure
A Lagos mechanic, Samson, was lured to Abijo, Ibeju-Lekki, to repair a Mercedes-Benz, then killed. Police confirm investigation, linking it to cult retaliation.
Man Plasters Mud House With Cement, Decorates With Art
A TikTok creator known as Buffalo plastered a mud house with cement and added decorative artwork, sparking mixed reactions online about safety and durability.
King Oyo Dies at 34, Succession Dispute Erupts
King Oyo of Tooro, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch at age three in 1995, has died at 34 while receiving cancer treatment in the US, sparking a royal succession dispute in Uganda.
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