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Cubana Chief Priest sues alleged baby mama for defamation in Kenya
Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has filed a lawsuit against Kenyan woman Hellen Ati for defamation. The legal action takes place in Kenya where Ati lives. Their dispute began six months ago when Ati made public claims about Chief Priest. She accused him of avoiding responsibility for their child. The woman says Chief Priest is the father of her two-year-old son. Ati claims she had a brief relationship with Chief Priest during April 2022. She says this encounter resulted in her pregnancy. After giving birth, Ati tried contacting Chief Priest multiple times. She alleges he blocked her from reaching him through all communication methods. The Nigerian celebrity has denied these accusations completely. Chief Priest maintains he...
BBNaija DJ Flow opens up about ending decade-long friendship with Ruthie
Reality television star DJ Flow ended her friendship with Ruthie after ten years together. The pair appeared on BBNaija No Loose Guard as partners before their relationship fell apart. DJ Flow explained the breakup during the show reunion that started airing June 23, 2025. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu asked about the split between the former friends. DJ Flow said an interview Ruthie gave about her caused the final break. DJ Flow told Ruthie before the show that she would not fight battles for other people. She explained that she avoids drama and conflicts on social media. Ruthie knew DJ Flow would not defend her against critics online. DJ Flow said she does not respond to attacks against herself or others. She believes fighting other people...
Suspected armed robber arrested in Adamawa with military uniforms and weapons
Police caught a suspected robber who had military clothing and weapons at his home. Officers arrested 29-year-old Zephaniah Alfred from Zangun village after someone reported death threats. The man lived in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Police found army uniforms and a homemade gun during their search. Alfred had been wanted for robberies along the Numan-Gombe Road for months. Ibrahim Maikano told police that Alfred threatened to kill him. Officers from Numan Divisional Police Headquarters tracked down the suspect after receiving the complaint. They discovered one locally made pistol and two bullets for AK-47 rifles. The search also turned up four army caps and two camouflage shirts. A black flashlight was among the...
Rival bandits clash in Zamfara, kill 10 civilians in reprisal attack
Two criminal groups fought each other and killed innocent people during violence at Tofa village. The fighting happened across Zamfara State where bandits control different areas around the community. At least 10 residents died when armed criminals attacked their homes during the night. Several other villagers suffered gunshot wounds from the assault on Sunday. The deadly raid came after rival gangs battled over stolen property. A bandit leader called Uban Gora stopped a Golf car traveling from Dansadau on Saturday. He robbed the vehicle and took money from people inside near Magami District. Criminal groups from the eastern part of Tofa village became angry about this theft. They confronted Uban Gora and shot him dead during their...
Two traffic robbers arrested in Lagos after N25,000 robbery in Ketu
Lagos police officers caught two traffic robbers during Tuesday morning operations around Ketu and Mile 12. Samuel Adekunle and Yemi Aparaojo face charges after Rapid Response Squad members arrested them at 11 AM. The specialized unit confirmed both suspects had been stealing from people stuck in traffic. Officers found the men operating in Kosofe Local Government areas. Police posted details about the arrests on their Facebook page Wednesday. Aparaojo had just left Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre last May after serving six and half years behind bars. Adekunle had been wanted for several robbery cases across Ajelogo and Ketu neighborhoods. The two men worked with other criminals to target drivers and passengers. Police had been...
Gunmen kill three in Kwara, abduct 12-year-old girl in separate attack
Armed attackers killed three people during early morning raids on villages across Kwara State. The violence struck Mari and Lile communities around 1:30 AM on Wednesday. Police confirmed that Timothy Paul died at Mari village during the assault. Gunmen also murdered Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu and his son Abdullahi Muhammad at Lile village. Medical staff at a local hospital declared all victims dead after examining their bodies. SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi from the state police command reported these deaths to the public. Officers have started tracking down the people responsible for these murders. The attacks happened in Patigi Local Government Area during the night hours. Police teams are working to find evidence about the killers...
Gunmen kill officer, injure three in Zaria police patrol attack
Armed attackers struck a police patrol car Tuesday night near Zaria. The assault killed one officer and wounded three others around 10:30 PM. Police officers had been following a Golf vehicle when gunfire erupted on Galadimawa road. The attack happened in Dalan Waje area of Zaria Local Government. Residents heard shots and fled from the scene in fear. People living nearby dropped to the ground to avoid bullets during the shooting. Many residents ran away from the area when violence broke out. The community knows this location for bandit problems but had not seen such attacks recently. Local people expressed shock about the deadly incident. The area had stayed quiet from major violence for some time. Officer Nasiru Musa from Kofar Kibo...
Three arrested in Abuja drug raid with large haul of illicit substances
Police captured three people suspected of selling illegal drugs during raids across Abuja. Officers arrested Ahmed Lawal, Joy Josiah, and Sule Nuhu on June 23. The arrests happened at Limpopo Street near Dutse Alhaji and behind the MTN office at Maitama. Police acted on tips about drug dealing activities at these locations. The operation targeted known crime areas around the capital city. Officers found dried leaves they believe are Indian hemp during the searches. Police also discovered sachets labeled Ghana Loud and Arizona. They seized several tablets of a substance called Moly. The recovered items will serve as evidence against the suspects. Authorities documented all seized materials for court proceedings. The arrests are part of...
Lakurawa bandits kill four in Sokoto village attack, injure one farmer
Armed fighters killed four people and hurt one farmer during an attack on Sabiyo Village in Sokoto State. The Lakurawa bandits struck on Tuesday in Tangaza Local Government Area. Attackers carried powerful guns and traveled on motorcycles and on foot. Security sources told reporter Zagazola Makama about the deadly raid. The violence happened during farming season when many people work their fields. The gunmen first targeted two farmers working on their land. Aminu Sama'ila took bullets to his neck and chest but lived through the shooting. Doctors are treating him at a medical center. His fellow farmer Usman Sama'ila disappeared during the attack and rescue teams continue searching for him. The attackers moved from the farmland into the...
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