Delta Police Arrest Content Creator ‘Odogwu of Asaba’ After 20-Year-Old TikToker’s Alleged Rape and Death

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested popular Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, widely known as Odogwu of Asaba, over allegations linked to the death of a 20-year-old female TikToker. According to the police, the young woman travelled to Asaba after the suspect allegedly invited her with a promise to mentor and train her in content creation. Investigators allege that she was sexually assaulted and physically abused after arriving in the city. Police said the victim later returned home emotionally traumatised and reportedly recorded a video detailing her alleged ordeal…

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Family Rejects Autopsy for Physiotherapist Who Died at Umahi’s Residence as Police Insist on Post-Mortem

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The family of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila, has reportedly rejected plans to conduct an autopsy on her body despite the insistence of the Ebonyi State Police Command that a post-mortem examination is necessary to determine the cause of her death. Mary died under controversial circumstances at the country home of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, sparking widespread public interest and calls for a transparent investigation. The Ebonyi Police Command said detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have…

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Fidelity Bank Enhances Learning, Living Conditions for Children at Lagos Orphanage

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare through a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos. The initiative was executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), Fidelity Bank’s flagship employee-led corporate social responsibility scheme which empowers staff to identify impactful community projects, raise funds towards their execution, and receive matching support from the Bank to execute the projects. The outreach was championed by the Bank’s Audacious Class of newly inducted employees and it addressed critical needs identified at…

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Union Bank Employees Promote Cleaner Waterways and Coastlines with Beach Cleanup

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Union Bank of Nigeria, in furtherance of its commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable environment, organised a beach cleanup in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) at Alpha Community Beach, Lekki, Lagos, on July 3, 2026. Nigeria currently generates an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with Lagos alone accounting for approximately 870,000 tonnes of that figure. More than 88 per cent of this waste is never recycled, and a significant proportion finds its way into rivers, lagoons, and the ocean, posing grave consequences for…

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Gunmen Abduct Principal, NECO Official, Four Students During Examination in Kogi

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Gunmen have abducted a school principal, a National Examinations Council (NECO) official, and four students during the ongoing NECO examination in Kogi State. The attack occurred on Tuesday at about 5:25 p.m. when armed men stormed Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, in Dekina Local Government Area of the state while candidates were writing their examination. According to the Kogi State Police Command, the victims include the school principal, a NECO ad hoc official, and four students who were sitting for the examination when the attackers invaded the school. The incident reportedly…

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‘My Wife Handles My Money, I’m a Reckless Spender’ — Davido Reveals Why Chioma Manages His Finances

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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his wife, Chioma Adeleke, now manages his finances, describing himself as a “reckless spender.” The singer made the disclosure in a viral video that began trending on Wednesday after he was seen calling Chioma to help transfer $4,000 to his longtime personal assistant, Lati, because he was unable to access his bank account. In the video, Davido affectionately told his wife: “Hello, hello baby, good morning my wife, my love. Help me send Lati $4,000. I can’t login, I…

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Police Probe Mysterious Death of Woman at Works Minister David Umahi’s Ebonyi Residence

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The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a young woman, Mary Habbila, who reportedly died under unclear circumstances at the country residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to reports, Habbila, alongside another woman identified as Anita Baski, both said to be from Kaduna State, arrived at the minister’s residence on June 26, 2026. The following morning, Habbila was reportedly found unresponsive inside the residence. A police officer attached to the minister’s…

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NDLEA Arrests South African Woman at Abuja Airport With 5.75kg of Heroin Hidden in Luggage

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A 38-year-old South African woman, Will Jessica Ann, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. According to the NDLEA, the suspect was intercepted on Monday, July 6, 2026, during the clearance of passengers arriving on Qatar Airways Flight QR1433 from Doha. She was reportedly travelling with her three-year-old son, whom investigators believe she used as a cover to avoid suspicion. The anti-narcotics agency said officers discovered 14…

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Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom After 56 Days in Captivity

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The pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have finally regained their freedom after spending nearly two months in captivity. The victims, who were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, were rescued after a coordinated security operation that lasted more than 50 days. President Bola Tinubu confirmed their release, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism and kidnapping. Security agencies also arrested eight suspects, while several others were neutralised during the operation. The abductees were taken from Baptist…

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EFCC Arrests Ex-Banker Over Theft of Customer’s N294.5 Million

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former employee of Access Bank, Chinonso Akujobi, over the alleged theft of N294.5 million from customers’ accounts in Lagos. Akujobi was arraigned before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Thursday by the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 on a five-count charge bordering on alleged theft. According to the anti-graft agency, the defendant allegedly diverted a total of N294,595,992 while serving as a staff member of Access Bank. One of the charges stated that between…

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