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Man Sentenced To Two Years In Prison for Stealing Catfish
A Magistrate Court in Ila Orangun, Osun State, has sentenced a 29-year-old man, Olaniyan Taofik, to two years in prison without an option of fine for stealing catfish, cocoa, and other farm produce.
Taofik’s arrest followed a report to the Osun State Amotekun Corps about a theft on a private farm. Prosecuted by the Director of Legal Services for the Amotekun Corps, Mr. Oyedele Akintayo, on behalf of the state’s Attorney General, the convict was accused of unlawfully entering the farm of Mr. Omidoyin Clement of Isale-Osun, Ila-Orangun, on July 16, 2025.
Items stolen included farm tools, bananas, cocoa, walnuts, and live catfish valued at ₦400,000. He also destroyed a CCTV surveillance camera on the property, causing an additional ₦300,000 in damages.
The Amotekun Corps apprehended Taofik while he was attempting to sell the stolen items. During interrogation, he confessed to the crime and admitted to committing similar offences in the past.
Magistrate A.A. Ayeni found him guilty under Sections 81, 390(9), and 451 of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol. II, Laws of Osun State, 2002, stressing that the sentence would serve as a deterrent to habitual offenders and safeguard the livelihoods of rural farmers.
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Man on the Run After Shooting Two People During Wedding Over Meatball Argument
Police are searching for 41-year-old Thomas Redrick Williams, who is accused of opening fire at the reception before fleeing the scene.

Authorities said Williams is wanted on suspicion of first-degree reckless injury with the use of a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and bail jumping.
According to a criminal complaint, the incident began after the bride’s cousin noticed Williams serving himself meatballs with his bare hands and asked him to use a plate and serving utensils instead.
The disagreement escalated, and prosecutors said Williams allegedly punched the bride’s cousin. When the bride’s brother-in-law attempted to intervene and calm the situation, the confrontation became physical.
Investigators allege that Williams then pulled out a handgun and opened fire.
The woman was reportedly shot in the arm and leg, while the man sustained a gunshot wound to the back of the neck. Both victims survived and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
According to investigators, the bride witnessed the shooting and followed Williams outside as he attempted to leave. She reportedly confronted him beside his vehicle and grabbed his key fob in an effort to stop him from driving away.

Williams allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
Police later searched the car, which is registered in his wife’s name, and reportedly recovered a Taurus 9mm handgun.
When officers later spoke with Williams’ wife, she said they had attended the wedding together and that he had dropped her off at home before returning with her vehicle.
Authorities also disclosed that Williams was already out on bond in a separate criminal case when the shooting occurred.

A warrant has since been issued for his arrest, and police continue to search for him.
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South African Man Beaten to Death After Being Mistaken for a Foreigner
According to reports, the victim was one of two people who were initially mistaken for foreigners during the unrest.

The incident reportedly occurred in Germiston, where the man was selling goods when he was confronted by a group of people who allegedly accused him of being a foreign national.
Witnesses claimed that the man repeatedly insisted that he was South African. However, his attackers allegedly refused to believe him and continued assaulting him.
The victim reportedly died from the injuries he sustained during the attack.
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Man Sentenced to Two Life Imprisonment for Murdering Girlfriend and Her 18-Year-Old Sister
Tooson was arrested in 2022 after fatally shooting the two sisters at an apartment in Ashland, Kentucky.

Prosecutors said Tooson was in a relationship with 20-year-old Selina Easter when he entered her apartment in June 2022 and shot her and her younger sister, Summer Algarakhuly, 18.
At the time of the shooting, the couple’s newborn baby girl was reportedly inside the apartment.
After the incident, Tooson fled the scene but was later arrested in Ohio.
During the sentencing hearing, family members spoke about the lasting impact the murders have had on the victims’ children.
One relative, who is now raising Summer’s daughter, said:
“I was only ever supposed to be her aunt.”
She added:
“She will never know what it feels like to run into her mother Summer’s arms after a bad day.”
Boyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rhonda Copley described the sentencing as an important step toward justice.
She said:
“The plea and sentencing of John Tooson brings accountability for the senseless and tragic loss of two young lives, Selina and Summer.”
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman also commented on the case, saying:
“A mother can never be replaced. The sentences delivered do not heal the emptiness left behind, but, we hope, provide justice for all those who loved these two young women.”
Under Kentucky law, Tooson will become eligible for parole after serving 25 years in prison.
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You Don’t Expect Tinubu to Go and Put on Khaki and Fight – Pastor Adeboye Speaks Over Insecurity in Nigeria
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against criticism over the country’s security challenges.
Speaking at the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala organised by the Save Nigeria Group in Washington, Adeboye said he does not agree with those who accuse the President of failing to do enough to tackle insecurity.
He said:
“When my friend Trump gives instructions to go and bomb anywhere, he doesn’t leave the White House. He has done his bit. ‘I hereby command, bomb Iran’, and then he goes to his bedroom and sleeps. The rest is left to the supporters.”
Adeboye, however, acknowledged that insecurity has worsened across the country, saying terrorist attacks and kidnappings have spread beyond northern Nigeria into the southern region.
He said:
“Things have gone far, far worse… so bad that they are asking: ‘Where is your God?’ That is how bad it is. The terrorism, kidnapping, and so on that were in the north are now even at my doorstep. They have come all the way down to the south. And, of course, the sponsors — they are all known, and they are still moving about freely.”
The cleric called on the government to take decisive action against those funding criminal activities, saying he had advised that security agencies be given a clear deadline to address the situation.
He added:
“I told him to tell all the military boys, all the army, navy and air force: ‘You have 90 days. Wipe out this rubbish or resign.’ And then take care of the supporters, the sponsors.”
“You know them,”
“Some of them are businessmen. Some of them are politicians. Go after them. Because if you do not deal with those who are supplying these people with arms and ammunition — and most of the time, when they go about, they go about on motorcycles — if we don’t go after the sponsors, the problem will continue.”
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19-Year-Old Bodybuilder Fiorella Martínez Dies in Venezuela Earthquake Alongside Mother and Sister
Fiorella, a rising star in Women’s Artistic Fitness, died alongside her mother, Carmen, and her younger sister, Miranda, when the earthquake struck on June 24.

Her boyfriend, Fedor Prieto Olivares, was also confirmed dead hours after the earthquake.
The Venezuelan Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (FVFC) announced her passing in a heartfelt tribute, remembering both her accomplishments and the impact she made in the sport.
The tribute reads:
“In the name of athletes, coaches, judges and the Board, we express our deepest sorrow at the passing of the athlete from La Guaira, Fiorella Martínez, South American runner-up in Women’s Artistic Fitness.
“We pray for her eternal rest, we pray for the thousands of Venezuelans suffering this tragedy.
“Rest in peace, Fiori.”

Fiorella had earned recognition as one of the country’s promising young athletes, particularly after finishing as the South American runner-up in Women’s Artistic Fitness.
The earthquake has left widespread destruction across parts of Venezuela, with at least 235 people confirmed dead, according to reports.
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Man Wrongfully Accused of Stealing ₦2 Million Seen in New Photos After Assault
Ekene Agala, the man who was allegedly beaten by a mob and security operatives over claims that he stole ₦2 million, has resurfaced in a recent photo shared by human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu.
The development comes days after a video of Ekene went viral, showing him insisting on his innocence during the incident, which reportedly occurred on June 28, 2026.
According to Harrison, the woman had initially claimed there was CCTV footage showing Ekene taking the money. However, she later stated that there was no CCTV footage and that the allegation was based on what a young child reportedly told her.
Reacting to the development, Harrison wrote:
“What happened to Ekene Agala is a painful reminder of why we must never rush to judgment,”
“A woman initially accused Ekene of stealing N2 million and claimed there was CCTV footage to prove it. Based on that allegation, estate security and others nearly lynched him through jungle justice.
“Today, the story has changed. The same woman now says there is no CCTV footage and claims it was a little child who allegedly saw Ekene taking the money.
“This raises serious questions and reinforces an important lesson. Never follow the crowd without knowing the facts.
“Tomorrow, we will begin the process of ensuring that Ekene Agala gets justice. We thank God he survived the mob attack.
“Let this serve as a reminder to everyone, don’t be quick to judge based on viral videos, rumours, or public sentiment. The truth often lies beyond the first story you hear.
“Emerging facts now point to Ekene’s innocence in the allegation against him. We will find out.”



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Dollar General Store Manager Shot During Argument Over $1.58 Purchase
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning at a Dollar General location on Victory Drive.
Investigators said Willis handed over two crumpled $1 bills as payment. As Alexis attempted to straighten the cash, Willis reportedly stepped away, pulled out a firearm, and shot her.

The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office said the shooting occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but Alexis was pronounced dead at around 10:45 a.m.
Following the shooting, Willis fled the area, prompting a police search.
According to a statement from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), officers later located Willis in a parking lot and issued verbal commands for him to surrender. Authorities said he refused to comply.
Police then deployed a K-9 unit in an attempt to apprehend him. Investigators stated that Willis opened fire on the police dog and pointed his weapon at officers.
Officers returned fire, striking Willis multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The GBI said both a police officer and the K-9 sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the confrontation.
Family members of Willis later stated that he and Alexis did not know each other prior to the incident.

In a statement, Dollar General expressed condolences over the tragedy.
“We are deeply saddened over the tragic loss of our Columbus store manager Alexis Hill. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with our employee’s family and friends during this difficult time.”
The company added:
“We have been in direct contact with the family to offer support and condolences. Currently, the store remains closed, and grief counselors will be available for area employees.”
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Woman Raises Concern Over Marriage of 15-Year-Old Girl to Elderly Man in Ebonyi State
In a post shared on Facebook, she claimed that the teenager was given in marriage to a man she described as being old enough to be her grandfather.
The woman condemned the situation, blaming poverty for what she described as a troubling incident.
She wrote:
“A 15yr old girl was handed over to a man old enough to be her grandfather all in the name of marriage,. This happened in Ebonyi state Nigeria, God Punish poverty.”





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Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man After He Was Found With Human Hand
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspect was arrested while travelling in an unregistered commercial shuttle bus carrying six occupants.

In a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs. Adebisi, officers allegedly recovered a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, a point-of-sale (POS) terminal, and five ATM cards from the suspect.
She said:
“During a search of the vehicle and its occupants, the suspect, identified as Samson Onilewaji, ‘M’, aged 21 years, was found in possession of a suspected human right hand, two locally made pistols, one live cartridge, two axes, one POS terminal machine, and five ATM cards.”
According to Mrs. Adebisi, the suspect confessed to recently robbing three individuals of their personal belongings, including the recovered POS terminal and ATM cards.
She added that efforts are ongoing to identify and contact the victims so their belongings can be returned.
The police also stated that investigations are continuing to determine the identity of the owner of the suspected human hand, the circumstances surrounding its possession, and its intended use.
Authorities said the suspect remains in custody as the investigation progresses.
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Nigerian Lady Habibat Salawudeen Surpasses 100 Hours in 144-Hour Guinness World Record Bible Reading Attempt
A Nigerian woman, Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record by reading the Bible continuously for 144 hours.
The record attempt is aimed at encouraging more people to spend time studying the Bible and strengthening their relationship with God through regular scripture reading.

According to her, the initiative is not only about breaking a world record but also about inspiring others to discover the importance of Bible study and personal devotion.

If successfully completed and verified, the attempt will be subject to the official review process by Guinness World Records before it can be recognized as a new world record.




