Author: Shola

A court in eastern China has sentenced former senior Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death after convicting him of accepting bribes worth 2.2 billion yuan (approximately $325 million or £243 million) over a period of three decades, in one of the country’s biggest corruption cases in recent years. The Changzhou Intermediate People’s Court delivered the verdict on Monday, ruling that Yang had abused his official positions between 1993 and 2023 to illegally enrich himself through a vast network of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power. In addition to the death sentence, the court stripped Yang of his political rights for…

A viral social media claim that all 46 schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been rescued has been officially debunked by the Oyo State Police Command, confirming that the victims remain in captivity 45 days after their abduction. The misleading report spread rapidly across WhatsApp groups, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, claiming that security operatives had successfully rescued all the hostages in a daring joint operation. The post also alleged that the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) had suspended its strike following the rescue. However, the Oyo State Police Command dismissed…

The gruesome lynching of Malama Ummulkhairi, a respected Islamic teacher and mother of four, has continued to generate outrage across Nigeria after a viral video reignited allegations that officers at the Maraban Jos Police Station failed to protect her from an angry mob. Ummulkhairi was brutally killed on June 21, 2026, after being falsely accused of attempting to kidnap children in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to eyewitnesses and police authorities, the accusation was completely false. The teacher had reportedly stopped to ask for directions while travelling to attend a religious lecture when residents mistakenly…

A shocking video circulating across social media platforms has triggered widespread outrage, grief, and calls for answers after appearing to show a young footballer collapsing following a heavy challenge from an opposing goalkeeper during an amateur football match. The footage, which began trending on June 16, shows a player identified by online users as Emmanuel, dressed in a blue jersey, falling to the ground after a forceful collision with a goalkeeper wearing black. Moments later, the goalkeeper is reportedly shown receiving a red card while the player remains motionless on the pitch. The video has since gone viral, generating millions…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted approximately 22.2 kilograms of unprocessed gold valued at over ₦4.4 billion at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, in what officials describe as a major anti-smuggling operation. The anti-graft agency confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the attempted movement of the gold. Those arrested include an Aviation Security (AVSEC) officer and two other individuals identified as Ali Baffa, Aushabu Nasidi, and Mukhtar Muhammad Dan Zaria. According to the EFCC, preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects were involved in an attempt to illegally transport the precious mineral, prompting immediate…

A viral video by popular matchmaker Prince Ola has ignited widespread debate on social media after he alleged that a potential marriage arrangement collapsed when the family of a 42-year-old woman demanded ₦12 million as bride price from an interested suitor. The video, which has attracted thousands of reactions online, shows Prince Ola expressing frustration over what he described as excessive financial demands that ultimately drove the prospective groom away. According to the matchmaker, he had introduced the woman, whom he described as never-married and without children, to a man who was genuinely interested in settling down. However, he claimed…

Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of actress Judy Austin, has stirred fresh conversations online after an emotional podcast appearance in which he reflected on their failed marriage and made new allegations about her relationship with Nollywood actor Yul Edochie. The interview, which has since gone viral across social media platforms, showed Obasi fighting back tears as he recounted what he described as some of the most painful experiences of his life. Obasi claimed that while he was still married to Judy Austin, she frequently spoke about Yul Edochie and openly expressed admiration for the actor. According to him, those experiences…

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has renewed calls for the establishment of state police, warning that Nigeria’s current security architecture lacks the manpower needed to effectively combat banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and other violent crimes across the country. Speaking on the growing security challenges facing the nation, the governor said Nigeria is suffering from a critical shortage of security personnel relative to its rapidly growing population. According to him, the country has fewer than 400,000 police officers and less than 270,000 military personnel responsible for securing a population estimated at more than 230 million people. “We are lacking boots on ground…

The Nigerian film and theatre industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, dramatist, and academic, Kola Oyewo, popularly known as Pa Kola Oyewo, who passed away at the age of 80. His death occurred on Friday, June 12, 2026, and was first announced by fellow actor Kunle Afod via Instagram. The news was later confirmed by members of his family, including his son, Adetoyese Oyewo. Reports indicate that the veteran thespian had been battling a brief illness prior to his passing. Born on March 27, 1946, in Oba-Ile, Osun State, Pa Kola Oyewo built…

Thai authorities have arrested a Nigerian national suspected of leading a major cocaine trafficking network operating across Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia in what officials described as a dramatic late-night enforcement operation. The suspect, identified as Ikenna Azubuike, 36, was apprehended on Tuesday outside a luxury condominium on Rama III Road in Bangkok’s Yannawa district during a police operation reportedly codenamed “Clipping the Wings of the Dodorima Boss.” According to local reports, including the Bangkok Post, law enforcement officers had been monitoring the suspect as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged international drug trafficking syndicate believed…