One of the two farmers kidnapped by gunmen in Okeigbo, Ondo State, has died in captivity. Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, said five other kidnap victims have been rescued in separate operations across the state. Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Monday while parading 14 suspects in Akure. Gunmen had abducted two farmers in Parubber Community, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, and demanded N100 million ransom for their release. Adeleye said the Okeigbo incident occurred a few days ago, prompting nine operatives of the Special Squad to immediately commence…
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Agency Report The trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur finally began on Monday, 30 years after one of America’s most high-profile unresolved killings. The proceedings, expected to last a month, will likely not make clear who fired the shots that killed the California hip-hop legend on the night of September 7, 1996, while he was in Las Vegas to attend a Mike Tyson boxing match. But prosecutors aim to show that the defendant, Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, ordered the killing and provided…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured that he won’t be a political godfather who dictates the affairs of government under the administration of his successor after leaving office in 2027. The governor stated this while receiving members of the Muslim community at a Hijrah 1448 luncheon, held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Agodi, in Ibadan, the state capital. Makinde said having spent eight years in office in the service of Oyo people, he would not seek to remain in control of the government after 2027, assuring that his successor would be allowed to provide leadership without undue interference.…
Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia, widely known by his stage name, 2Baba, has finally confirmed his marital crisis with wife, Natasha Osawaru. The musician unfollowed Natasha and refollowed his ex-wife, Annie Idibia, over the weekend after the Abuja nightclub drama with Natasha. Natasha, who has severally been accused online of domestic attack on 2Baba, reportedly stormed the Abuja newly opened club where the singer was booked to perform on Friday with thugs. According to reports and viral videos on social media, Natasha arrived at the club and started requesting to see her husband. The incident happened a few weeks after…
Nigerian content creator, Jarvis, known for her AI and non-playable character (NPC) impressions, has assured her fans that her marriage to TikTok star, Peller, won’t affect her career negatively. Addressing fans during a video broadcast shortly after her wedding, Jarvis said she was still very much committed to content creation. She shared her plans to expand her brand and take more acting roles in the movie industry. She thanked designe,r Prudent Gabriel for designing a robot-themed dress for her wedding, stressing that the dress helped her showcase her talent even on her wedding day. “Thank you Mrs Prudent for the…
Nigerian billionaire music executive, Soso Soberekon, has offered N500 million to Peter Okoye, to challenge his twin brother, Paul Okoye in a celebrity boxing fight. Soso offered Peter the money during his performance on Sunday night. A viral video on social media captured Soso in the crowd raising up his phone to show the offer to Peter who was performing on the stage. The text that was displayed on Soso’s phone reads, “500 Million Naira to fight your twin in a boxing match.” This is coming amid the ongoing financial dispute between Peter, the one-half of the defunct Afrobeats duo,…
Fifteen victims of the July 28, 2026 attack on Efeyi-Utikpi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been buried in a mass grave. The victims, including women and children, were killed when suspected armed herders invaded the farming community in Ugboju District. Their remains were laid to rest on Saturday amid tears and grief as residents, relatives and community members gathered to mourn the deceased. The attack reportedly left several residents traumatised and homes destroyed, further worsening fears over the safety of rural communities in the state. The mass burial came less than three weeks after eight…
Chelsea and 10 other Premier League teams not involved in European competition this season will discover their opponents in the Carabao Cup second round draw later on Monday (today). The Premier League clubs are joined in the draw by the winners of the first round fixtures. Chelsea will be aiming to win the competition for the sixth time in their history. The draw will take place on Monday night, during the build-up to Plymouth Argyle’s first round clash with Exeter City. The second round fixtures are to be played during the week commencing Monday, 24 August. Here are all the…
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has come under fire for engaging in a ‘fight’ with Villarreal defender Santiago Mourino. Osimhen clashed with Mourino during Galatasaray’s pre-season friendly 2-1 defeat to Villarreal at the weekend. The Nigerian international was not pleased with Mourino after the Uruguay defender used his body to stop him from getting into a dangerous position in the penalty box at RAMS Park. Reacting to the incident at his post-match interview, Villarreal head coach, Inigo Perez criticized Osimhen for ‘attacking’ Mourino He suggested that the former Napoli attacker should have been given a red card and not a yellow…
Chelsea icon, John Terry, has disclosed that in 2005, Jose Mourinho obtained a video of Bolton’s training session. He mentioned that then Bolton manager Sam Allardyce was observed providing guidance on how to manage William Gallas in the recorded material. In a statement shared by talkSPORT, Terry recounted that Allardyce was directing his Bolton squad to target the Chelsea defender, and they viewed the training footage at Chelsea. He suggested that Mourinho utilized this information to gain an advantage over their Premier League rivals. He said, “We were watching a video, and suddenly Sam Allardyce appeared in Bolton’s training, saying:…