Justice Jude Obiora of an Awka High Court today July 17 sentenced a high-profile fake native doctor, Onyebuchi Okocha, aka Onyeze Jesus, to six years imprisonment with a N20 million fine. Onyeze Jesus which translates to ‘Jesus the King’ has been in detention for about a year and six months following charges of enriching…
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of one Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (a.k.a Prophet Sunday Koboko) before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout. The convict was prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by…
A woman identified as Erdoo Nancy has been arrested for allegedly k!lling her co-wife’s daughter in Ankyoor community, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred along Makurdi Road, opposite YUA Guest House in the area. Local youths reportedly restrained the suspect shortly after the incident…
The Anambra State Police Command has commenced the manhunt for a teacher who allegedly flogged a 12-year-old student to de@th at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the State. A statement from the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, says the police received a report of the incident on July 16, …
A former Mississippi Teacher of the Year has been arrested over allegations that she engaged in s3x with a student while working at Ocean Springs Middle School. Olivia Marie Smith, who was named Teacher of the Year in 2022 and was recently promoted to assistant principal at Oak Park Elementary School, was arrested on Thursday…
UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has backed a FIFA investigation into Argentina’s display of a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” after their World Cup semi-final victory over England, insisting the Falkland Islands are “British.” Argentina’s players held up the banner after their 2-1 win, reigniting the long-running sovereignty dispute. FIFA confirmed…
Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool FC. The Hungary international put pen to paper to extend his deal at the Reds ahead of the start of the 2026-27 campaign. The forthcoming season will be Szoboszlai’s fourth with the club since his arrival from RB Leipzig during the summer…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering conducting a mock presidential election and a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology as part of efforts to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed the proposal in Abuja while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery,…
The Senate has reopened deliberations on the Proceeds of Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after withdrawing its earlier approval of the proposed legislation over concerns about significant legal, policy and drafting deficiencies. Lawmakers unanimously agreed during Thursday’s plenary to reverse the bill’s passage, which had been approved on July 9, following a motion sponsored by…
France has moved a step closer to legalising assisted dying after parliament approved legislation granting eligible adults with incurable illnesses the right to seek medical assistance to end their lives, fulfilling a key social reform pledge by President Emmanuel Macron. The measure, adopted by the National Assembly, would make France one of a small number…
