Travel Scam Suspect Apprehended in Ogun state After 4 Years of defrauding and sleeping with his Female victims from TikTok
A young man accused of operating an online travel sc+m has reportedly been apprehended and handed over to the police after allegedly defra¥ding several women under the guise of securing jobs and processing travel documents to Canada.
Instablog9ja gathered that the suspect was arrested in Ota before being transferred to Lagos and handed over to law enforcement authorities.
According to the testimony of a victim’s friend, Amarachi, who spoke with Instablog9ja, the suspect has been using her friend’s picture for two years and has posed as a travel agent, promising victims lucrative job opportunities abroad. He was accused of using fake female profiles as supposed “clients” to build credibility and convince other women to trust him. She further added that he used social media platforms, including multiple TikTok accounts and numerous email addresses, to lure victims.
Amarachi claims that he had been involved in the scheme for over four years, allegedly collecting money for “processing fees” and sleeping with them, without delivering on his promises. He was also accused of exploiting victims emotionally to gain their trust.
In one of the circulating videos, it was stated that he had set up a meeting at a hotel under false pretenses before his arrest.
A fake Canada visa agent has been caught , He collected "processing fees" slept with some of the victims and delivered nothing. He allegedly used victims' photos, fake profiles, TikTok accounts, emails to build trust.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry created a delightful moment on live television with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who exchanged greetings in Nigerian Pidgin English.
This follows Galatasaray’s dramatic triumph over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs on Wednesday night
Henry, who was on punditry duty for CBS, interviewed Osimhen after Galatasaray S.K. edged out Juventus F.C. 7–5 on aggregate to book a place in the second round of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 12 years.
Osimhen netted one of the decisive goals in extra time to help the Turkish side seal qualification. Galatasaray had taken firm control of the tie with a 5–2 victory in the first leg.
"Victor, this is Thierry. First and foremost, how bodi? Bodi dey?” Henry asked.
Clearly amused by the Frenchman’s effort, Osimhen responded with a smile, “Yeah, bodi dey fine.”
The discussion then shifted to a breakdown of the encounter.
Nigerian troops intercept ISWAP militants with gun bikes armed with heavy weapons heading to Jos.
Nigerian army caught Iswap members with their gun bikes who were probably on their way to Jos !!! How did this people get this type of sophisticated weapons pic.twitter.com/ug5RBmE0td
After years of building globally… It’s time to build at home 🇳🇬✨
Introducing @TSMFOFFICIAL , A new initiative dedicated to empowering emerging African creatives through access, mentorship and world-class music education.
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tiwa Savage, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at nurturing emerging African creatives, announcing the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation and a landmark partnership that will bring the prestigious Berklee College of Music to Lagos for the first time.
The 46-year-old singer announced on her social media platform on Wednesday, declaring, “After years of building globally… It’s time to build at home.”
She introduced Tiwa Savage Music Foundation as “a new initiative dedicated to empowering emerging African creatives through access, mentorship and world-class music education,” adding that, “For the first time ever, Berklee comes to Lagos with the Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Programme empowering Africa’s next generation of talent.”
Berklee College of Music, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is the world’s largest independent college of contemporary music, renowned for its programmes in jazz, modern American music, and a broad range of genres including rock, hip hop, reggae and more.
In an interview with CNN, the “Ma Lo” singer explained that while Afrobeats has gained global prominence, the industry requires more structural support to remain sustainable.
“Afrobeats has captured the world’s attention, but attention alone is not enough to sustain an industry. Talent is universal — but access is not,” she said.
According to CNN, the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation is designed to bridge that access gap.
Beyond supporting vocalists and performers, the foundation will also focus on producers, composers, sound engineers and music business professionals — areas Savage considers critical to building a durable creative economy across Africa.
The foundation’s first major project, tagged Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Programme, will see Berklee faculty travel to Lagos from April 23 to 26, 2026, to host a fully funded four-day training for 100 emerging Nigerian music creators.
The programme marks Berklee’s first-ever event in West Africa.
Savage underscored the impact of short, focused training, saying, “You’d be surprised how much you can learn in four days. It gives you a taste of what’s possible and exposes you to parts of music you may not even realise you’re drawn to.”
The intensive programme will blend music theory with practical, real-world application.
Participants will receive training in music production, songwriting, harmony, ear training and sound engineering, alongside sessions on music publishing, copyright and aspects of entertainment law.
The four-day initiative will conclude with live ensemble performances.
Outstanding participants may be considered for future scholarships to study at Berklee in Boston or enrol in its online courses, positioning the Lagos programme as a gateway to long-term global opportunities rather than a one-off workshop.
Savage told CNN that the foundation was born out of both personal experience and a sense of urgency.
She noted that tuition at leading international music schools can range between $40,000 and $60,000 annually, excluding living costs — a financial burden that places formal music education out of reach for many talented young Africans.
“It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for years,” she said.
Savage herself once benefited from a scholarship to Berklee as a young artist, an opportunity she credits with reshaping her understanding of the industry.
“That experience changed how I saw music,” she said. “It made me realise that talent alone isn’t enough. Structure, education, and exposure are what allow creatives to compete globally.”
With the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation and the forthcoming intensive programme in Lagos, the award-winning singer is now seeking to extend that same opportunity to the next generation — shifting from building global acclaim to building sustainable structures at home.
Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has assured that the era of impunity in the Nigeria Police Force is over.
Disu made the remark on Wednesday while addressing State House correspondents shortly after his swearing in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The police boss noted that the way the President was “mentioning a lot of activities about me, mentioning areas I have worked, mentioning successes I’ve recorded as a policeman, brought emotion to me, almost brought me to tears.”
On what his charge will be to officers and men as he resumes office, he said, “I will let them know that the era of impunity is over. I will ensure that I train them and encourage them to ensure they follow human rights.
“I will ensure that they know that I will try to follow a regime of zero tolerance for corruption, and most importantly, I’m going to drum it into them that we can never succeed without the cooperation of members of the public.”
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced plans to distribute 50,000 mattresses to Nigeria Correctional Service centres across the country.
The initiative, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said, aimed to improve inmates’ welfare and reinforce rehabilitation within the correctional system.
Tunji-Ojo disclosed this at the presentation of 850 mattresses to the NCS Centre at Olokuta, Akure, the Ondo State capital.
He was represented by his Special Adviser on Correctional Reforms, Babatunde Ogundare.
He added, “I have made it clear that no inmate should sleep on the bare floor. Every inmate must live a decent life with dignity.
“That conviction informed my decision to propose and approve the production of these customised mattresses.”
The minister described the mattresses as waterproof, foldable, and designed to meet international standards for durability and comfort.
"Previously, the government incurred unnecessary expenses because mattresses wore out within a few months. These fibre mattresses are more durable and align with international best practices. Beyond durability, they also promote better health and well-being,” he stated.
“I would like to congratulate our inmates, the recipients of these materials, and to encourage them to make judicious use of these materials. Their welfare is central to this administration,” Oyewole said.
The minister added that each correctional centre would receive mattresses based on its population and needs, reinforcing the government’s commitment to dignity, rehabilitation, and humane treatment for inmates.
Two separate midnight fire outbreaks were recorded at the Nwafor Plaza, located off Oby Okoli Avenue, by UNIZIK Junction, Okpuno Road, Awka and at Igiligi Lane, off Godwill Junction, Okpuno, Awka South LGA of Anambra State.
It was gathered that the fire at Nwafor Plaza started at about 11:05 pm on Tuesday, while the fire at Igiligi Lane occurred at about 12:08 midnight.
Our correspondent, who was at the scene on Wednesday, learnt that the fire had razed no fewer than four shops and torched the buildings before the arrival of the state fire service’s operatives, who battled to quench it and prevented it from spreading to other surrounding buildings.
Although no casualties were recorded in either incident, goods and property at the shops were destroyed by the inferno.
Eyewitnesses near the scene attributed the fire at Nwafor Plaza to a power surge, saying it started after power was restored, while the cause of the fire at Igiligi Lane remained under investigation.
“The fire started with a smoke coming out from one of the corners in the plaza, and before we knew what was happening, it started escalating fast, prompting residents and neighbours to make frantic efforts to quench it.
“But unfortunately, some shops containing textile materials had been affected before the arrival of the firefighters.”
When contacted on the development on Wednesday, the Media and Publicity Unit of the
Anambra State Fire Service, led by Chukwudi Chiketa, confirmed both incidents via a statement, adding that firefighters arrived at the scenes with firefighting equipment immediately after receiving distress calls.
Chiketa advised residents and business owners to ensure regular safety checks of their premises and promptly report any fire incident to the nearest fire station, assuring that the Service remains committed to protecting lives and property across the state.
The statement read, “The Anambra State Fire Service responded promptly to a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at Nwafor Plaza, located off Oby Okoli Avenue, by UNIZIK Junction – Okpuno road, Awka, on February 24, 2026.
“The Service received the emergency call at exactly 2308 hours and immediately deployed firefighters to the scene to contain the situation.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was caused by a power surge. With swift intervention by the firemen, the outbreak was successfully controlled, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building.
“Two shops were affected by the fire before it was brought under control. Firefighters concluded operations and safely withdrew from the scene at 2359 hours of the same day.
“The Anambra State Fire Service urges members of the public to take proactive safety measures, including the installation of surge protectors and regular electrical inspections, to prevent similar incidents.
“The Service remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across the state.”
Similarly, for the fire at Igiligi Lane, Chiketa said, “The Anambra State Fire Service responded swiftly to a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at Igiligi Lane, off Godwill Junction, Okpuno, in the early hours of 25th February 2026.
“The emergency call was received at 0008 hours, prompting immediate deployment of firefighters to the scene.
“On arrival, firemen commenced firefighting operations and successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to adjoining buildings and properties.
“Two shops were affected before the fire was contained. The cause of the fire remains unknown at the time of this report and is subject to further investigation.
“Firefighters concluded operations and safely withdrew from the scene at 0123 hours of the same day.
“The Anambra State Fire Service advises residents and business owners to ensure regular safety checks of their premises and promptly report any fire incident to the nearest fire station. The Service remains committed to protecting lives and property across the state.”
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has released the revised fare structure for Bus Rapid Transit and standard route services following the approval of a 13 per cent increase across services under the Bus Reform Initiative.
The new fares, announced on Tuesday, will take effect from Monday, March 2, 2026.
PUNCH Online had reported that the Lagos State Government approved the fare adjustment after regulated public transport operators raised concerns over rising operational costs driven by economic pressures.
In a statement issued by LAMATA’s Head of Corporate Communication, Kolawole Ojelabi, the agency said the review became necessary to ensure sustainability of transport operations across the state.
"The adjustment is designed to help offset the severe impact of ongoing economic pressures on public transport providers. It also aligns with the state’s previously established annual fare review mechanism,” Ojelabi said.
He added that inflationary trends continue to place significant strain on operators.
“Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows Nigeria’s headline inflation rate stood at 15.15 per cent in December 2025, with only slight moderation to around 15.1 per cent in January 2026, levels that continue to exert heavy strain on operating costs.”
I worked in Nigeria, and I am 100% sure of this. There are some doctors back in Africa who engage in unethical practices. They tell patients they have undergone an appendectomy and even take them into the operating theatre, but in reality, no actual surgery is performed.
These patients never had appendicitis, it's simply a way for the doctors to make quick money. However, when such patients later move to Canada, the United States, or Europe and undergo a genuine appendectomy, medical examinations reveal that they have surgical scars, even though no real surgery was done previously.
This is a different level of wickedness!! There are certain things no body should even think of doing, meanwhile some people dey do am pic.twitter.com/DvkD4ANw2c
Patient: ‘I had Appendicectomy in Nigeria!’ Patient actually has an appendix scar! She knows the exact hospital and the exact doctor that performed the surgery under sedation! There was no pathology result given to her! Guy man! E no go better for you! Na Zo Talk Am!! You are putting patients at risk all in the name of hustle! How you dey even sleep for night sef?☹️☹️☹️
NB: Before you start! I know this clinic! I know the doctor! I have receipts o! The doctor that performed the ‘Appendectomy’ discharged the patient the same day on antibiotics and Ibuprofen! He was hailed a hero because other doctors keep patients in the hospitals for days after surgery! Let the truth prevail! Just change your ways and I will let it fly!! Heh!!🤞🏾🤞🏾
Sad reality of whah happens in the North.💔I love the fact that Arewa content creators are beginning to enlighten and educate their people. Amazing content.👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/yzwogyaIri
Again, OAU student apologises after accusing schoolmate of being rapist amid N15m lawsuit
A female student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), identified simply as Adeife, has released another apology video to her schoolmate, David Adefesobi Ojuko, after accusing him of being a rapist, following a ₦15 million lawsuit filed against her.
In the new video circulating on social media, Adeife said she was deeply sorry for tagging David as a rapist on her WhatsApp status.
She explained that the accusation came after a disagreement over his opinion on the trending ‘Mirabel issue’ and admitted that she spoke carelessly in the heat of the moment.
She clarified that David had never raped anyone and stated that there was no evidence to support the allegation.
Adeife also described him as an easygoing and respectful person, adding that her actions were wrong.
According to Adeife, her family and that of David held a virtual meeting on February 20, 2026, where she admitted her wrongdoing and accepted criticism from family members.
She claimed that it was agreed that she would write a formal apology letter, post a retraction video, and ensure her parents paid a physical apology visit to David’s family in Ile-Ife.
She said her family visited David’s family on February 22, 2026, to apologise in person. Adeife added that she has learned from the incident and acknowledged that words spoken in anger can cause serious harm. She promised that such behaviour would not happen again.
She said, “Good evening, everybody. My name is Adeife, and I am here today to sincerely apologise to David from the bottom of my heart. Recently, I made a very wrong statement on my WhatsApp status, tagging David as a rapist.
“David had only shared his opinion about the Mirabel’s ongoing saga, and our disagreement led me to speak very carelessly, and it is something that I truly regret. I want to make it clear that David has never raped anybody. In fact, testimonies around show that David is a very easygoing and respectful person.
“Our families met in a virtual meeting on Friday, February 20th, 2026, including myself and David. I accepted my wrongdoing and all the scoldings from the family members, and after deliberation, it was decided that I should write a letter of apology to David. I should make a retraction video on my status and apologise to David, and thirdly, my parents should visit Ile-Ife for the physical apology.
“On Sunday, 22nd February, 2026, my family visited his family in Ile-Ife for the physical apology. I have learned my lessons from this incident. Words spoken in anger can cause serious harm, and I want others to learn from this that you should never let your emotions override you.
“Once again, I am very, very sorry, David. I am truly sorry from the depth of my heart, and I want to promise everybody that such will not repeat itself. Thank you for listening. I am sorry once again, David. Thank you.”
The latest apology comes after David filed a ₦15 million defamation lawsuit against her.
In a statement dated February 22, 2026, David’s legal team said the allegation was made around February 17 and involved the circulation of his phone number on WhatsApp and other social media platforms.
The legal team described the claim as baseless, malicious and reckless, noting that it exposed him to ridicule and damaged his reputation among family, peers and the wider community.
They added that the allegation led to lost business opportunities, online harassment, threats and emotional distress. Although Adeife earlier released a public apology retracting the claim, the legal team maintained that the damage could not be undone by a simple retraction.
The suit is seeking ₦15 million in damages for defamation, emotional suffering and reputational harm.
The lawyers also demanded a formal written and public apology, the removal of all defamatory content, and a commitment that no further harmful statements would be made, warning that failure to comply within 14 days would lead to further legal action.
When Adeife came out and labelled David a rapist, the young man did not go online to trade insults with her.
He stayed calm. He put his facts together and filed a formal complaint to the senate of Obafemi Awolowo University.
Once the school invited her to appear before them, her tone changed. She withdrew and later released a public apology video.
But by then, the matter had moved beyond social media. David had already filed a 15 million naira lawsuit against her. Now she has the chance to present any proof she claims to have before a court.
A man named Edward Okorie has killed his live-in-lover, a nurse called Sophy Chika in Ohafia.
Sad: Sophy Chika, a nurse from Ozu Abam, Arochukwu LGA of Abia state, was murdered during an altercation by her boyfriend, Edward Okorie, from Isiugwu Ohafia. They both lived as a couple in Okagwe Ohafia.
Hearing or reading about the horrific incident in which a 21-year-old apprentice gruesomely killed his master with a pestle, one might be tempted to blame the boss for the calamity that befell him at his No. 2 Enyiuko Street, Fegge, Onitsha, Anambra State residence,
According to the Igbo traditional apprenticeship system otherwise known as Igba boi, any young male mentored by an established master in learning a trade, craft, discipline or financial skills for a minimum of five and maximum of seven years, would be formally settled with capital or goods to start his own business.
This arrangement is usually backed with a kind of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both parties, any breach of which attracts consequences. Regrettably, instances abound where business owners (masters) engage apprentices but would not keep to the “settlement” agreement at the expiration of the apprenticeship period.
While some masters hinge their default on financial constraints, others conjure one criminal allegation or another against their apprentices as reasons for reneging on the agreement.
But the ugly episode that occurred on February 14, a day universally seta apart to celebrate love and friendship was totally devoid of such inclinations. Chiemerie Anieke, an indigene of Ebonyi State, chose the august day to hack his boss and fellow Ebonyi indigene, Ikechukwu Nwite a.k.a. Turn-By-Turn, to death after less than three years of apprenticeship.
The situation has left many wondering what grouse Chimerie, who still had about four years left in his apprenticeship period had against his boss to the extent of dispatching him into early grave.
How it all began
Chiemerie, who was undergoing his apprenticeship in his master’s shop at the drug market popularly known as Ogbo-Ogwu, Bridge Head, Onitsha and also lived with his boss, was said to have returned late from work on that fateful day, prompting his boss’ sister Ogechukwu Nwite, who doubles as the shop’s manager, to call his elder brother on the phone to inform him about Chiemerie’s absence.
According to a neighbor who identified himself as Peter Kalu, Nwite, on hearing from his sister, instructed her not to allow Chimerie into the house anytime he returned, and should tell to go back to wherever he was coming from. Both Nwite and his sister were, however, oblivious of what Chimerie had up his sleeve. Unknown to Ogechukwu, Chimerie had sneaked into the house through the kitchen, hid behind the door and patiently awaited his master’s return.
Kalu said: “Immediately the master returned and entered through the kitchen, Chimerie rushed after him and struck him on the head repeatedly with a pestle.
“He then rushed into the room of Ogechukwu, who was already asleep, and attacked her also with the pestle. Luck, however, ran out on him as his master’s wife rushed out of her room and disarmed him after some struggle, raising the alarm that attracted neighbours who rounded him up and handed him over to the police.”
Kalu added that Nwite was later confirmed dead at the hospital while his body was deposited in the morgue. Ogechukwu on her part was still receiving treatment at the hospital.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said Chimerie had been arrested while the pestle he used in hitting his victims had been recovered from the scene.
Ikenga said: “The male suspect, Chiemerie Anieke, aged 21, who allegedly used a pestle to strike his master, Mr. Ikechukwu Nwite, on the head, resulting in his death, and also attacked his sister, Mrs. Ogechukwu Nwite, in the early hours of February 15, 2026 in Onitsha, is currently in custody.
“Preliminary information revealed that the suspect was allegedly provoked by the manner in which the late Ikechukwu (Nwite) admonished him over his bad behaviour, including pilfering money meant for the shop, staying out late at night, and taking drugs.
“Meanwhile, Ikechukwu’s sister was rescued and taken to the hospital, where she is currently responding to treatment.
“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a comprehensive investigation and to ensure that justice is served.”
‘Why I killed my boss’
Speaking with The Nation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) where his case was transferred to, the suspect denied most of the allegations, including drug addiction and returning home late on the fateful day. He however confessed to killing his master with pestle as well as attacking Ogechukwu with the same object.
He said: “I came over to Onitsha in 2023 to learn the trade at the instance of my elder brother who had connection with my master.
“I had to agree to relocate to Onitsha since my parents, who are peasant farmers, could not sponsor my university education even when I had passed both West African Examination Council (WAEC) and Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams.
“My relationship with my master was cordial until recently. I remember one of the days I came back from church activity and my Oga (boss) pounced on me, insisting I should tell him where I went to.
“I reported that experience to my elder brother who linked me up with him, but my brother advised me to patiently endure and see the maltreatment as part of the apprenticeship experience.
“In July last year, I met with a friend in Ogbo-Ogwu Market, Nnabuife and requested for his assistance to open a bank account for me so I could be saving money there. He agreed and opened the account, which I kept monitoring through PoS until it got to N5 million and I requested Nnabuife to help me withdraw the money.
“By then, I was already planning to quit apprenticeship to enable me establish mine. But by the time Nnabuife (who also is currently in police custody) withdrew the money, the amount he handed over to me was not complete. It was roughly above N3million.
“When I complained, he threatened to collect the entire money, insisting it was his own gain for assisting me to open the account and monitor it.
“This got me angry because I had already planned what I would do with the money.”
Asked what triggered the murder incident, he said: “I came back from the market around 7.30pm on that Saturday. I didn’t come back late, neither did I visit any girlfriend.
“Rather, I was not feeling fine. I noticed that my head was aching and I had to visit a chemist shop where I bought some drugs.
“Meanwhile, I took permission from my master’s sister before going. But before I came back, she had already called my boss to tell him that I was not at home, and he instructed that they should not let me in.
“I was outside for a long time before my Oga’s wife, who was ignorant of the directives from his husband, opened the door for me.
“I remained in the kitchen till around 3am when my master returned, and as he entered, I took the pestle in the kitchen and hit him thrice in the back of the head.
“I also dashed to the room where the sister was sleeping and hit her too. She suddenly woke up and struggled over the pestle with me before rushing out to call for neighbours’ intervention.
‘Why I killed my boss’
“I had been hearing rumours that my master had learnt about my savings, and was planning to collect the entire money and punish me severely.
“Since I was already fed up with what I was doing and had decided to quit so I could use the money to set up my own business, I had no option but to take the action.
“Besides, I had also begged him several times to buy a phone for me, being the only person in the entire compound without a phone, but he refused.”
Chiemerie, who denied his actions were triggered by drugs or alcohol, blamed it on the devil.
He said: “I used to take tablets of Tramadol. But when my Oga discovered I was taking the drug, he warned me to stop and I obeyed. I was not taking the drug before I came to Onitsha. So it was neither drugs nor alcohol that caused it.
“I can’t just explain what came over me on that day. I think it was the devil’s manipulation.
“Actually, my intention was not to kill him, but the maltreatment, especially the call from my Oga’s sister to him and his instructions to lock me out of the house, forced me to act that way.
Asked how he felt after the incident, the innocent looking but fearless boy, who showed no sign of remorse or penitence, said he was prepared to face the consequences of his actions. He said it was needless asking for forgiveness because he knew he would not be forgiven.
“I’m ready to face the consequences; whether death by hanging or by shooting. I am ready to die and face judgment, because I know I will not be forgiven even if I ask for it,” Chimerie said.
I never thought he could act in such a violent manner —Ogechukwu
Narrating her ordeal from her hospital bed, Nwite’s sister, Ogechukwu, said she was fast asleep when she suddenly felt a hard object hit her on the head.
“Before I could understand what was happening, the boy hit me again. It was when he attempted to hit me with the pestle the third time that I grabbed his hand, struggled to disarm him and run outside to call for help.
“It was at that point I realised that the apprentice had already attacked my brother who was lying unconscious in the kitchen.”
According to Ogechukwu, Chimerie had been living and working with her brother for about three years. She said she was unaware of any major misunderstanding between them.
“The outstanding one I could remember was the day my brother scolded him for something he did wrong at the shop. Little did I know that such a minor issue could provoke the boy to act in such a violent way,” she said.
At the time of filing the report, Ogechukwu was yet to be informed of her brother’s death, having been restricted from accessing the internet or her mobile phone. The wife of the deceased trader could also not be reached as sympathisers crowded the family residence.
Describing the incident as regrettable, police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, drew certain pertinent lessons from it, including early intervention, balancing discipline with structured support, risks associated with substance abuse as well as setting boundaries between domestic work and business settings.
According to him, warning signs such as drug abuse, theft, and repeated misconduct should never be ignored. Seeking timely intervention through counseling, rehabilitation or community mediation can prevent situations from escalating into violence.
Ikenga said: “While correction is necessary, structured approaches, such as involving guardians, community leaders or appropriate authorities when issues persist may help reduce tensions and risks.
“Drug use can impair judgment, increase aggression and fuel criminal behaviour. Addressing substance abuse early through professional help is critical.
“Homes that double as work places should implement clear boundaries and safety measures, especially where domestic staff or apprentices reside on the premises,” he noted.
Underscoring the place of collaboration between community and law enforcement agencies, Ikenga enjoined parents and guardians to work with the police and other law enforcement agencies when addressing serious behavioural issues involving their wards or children.
“This unfortunate event underscores the need for vigilance, proactive conflict management and stronger social support systems within families, work places and communities,” Ikenga added.
Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State, SP Bright Edafe narrates:
Should DNA test be made compulsory at child birth?
There is a serious issue in Uvwie LGA Delta State, where a man (name withheld) asked to use his wife's phone, while he was at it, a message poped up from a mistery man saying "how are my two kids".
The man out of shock decided to check further, he discovered that his wife had more than twenty male sexual partners. To cut the long story short, the man who is now 50+ years old carried out a DNA test for their three children, hmmm, guess what? Non of the three children belongs to him. I ask again. They attempted to make it a police case, unfortunately, its not a police case.
OnlyFans Star Bonnie Blue announces pregnancy after 400 men challenge
Bonnie Blue has announced she is pregnant with her first child following her 400 men challenge.
The controversial adult film star revealed that she had taken a pregnancy test after multiple days feeling unwell on holiday.
Real name Tia Billinger, the 26-year-old said in a video posted to her YouTube channel, "I've been being sick, a headache, and when I say headache I mean like mega migraine."
"Foods have been making me feel sick, but then also some foods I'm wanting to eat instantly else I will be sick."
She subsequently decided to do a pregnancy test.
"I'm a little bit nervous," she said.
"So one line pregnant, no line if I'm not pregnant," she continued, before returning a few minutes later.
Before time was up, she turned the test around to show one line, indicating pregnant.
She said: "It's like half pink, half white. Kinda looks like a drumstick, actually. Guys... I am definitely pregnant, fully pregnant."
It comes after she slept with more than 400 men without protection two weeks ago in her latest controversial challenge.
She is most well-known for her 1000 men in 24 hours challenge.
Bonnie was later seen heading into London for a scan, which confirmed that her baby was conceived after her "breeding mission" of sleeping with 400 men, without protection. The scan appeared to confirm that Bonnie was expecting one child.
Following the 'news' of her pregnancy, Blue claimed she would be using AI tool, Chat GPT, for advise in how to proceed.
Despite making these claims, it wouldn't be unlike to Bonnie Blue to bend the truth in a similar vain to her famous counterpart Lily Phillips who has also previously claimed to be pregnant.
NDLEA operatives have foiled an unusual drug smuggling attempt at the Seme border after a 35 year old woman was caught using a fake pregnancy to conceal 3,200 capsules of tramadol while trying to cross into Cotonou. pic.twitter.com/9WqNMaOAW7
NDLEA Busts Kano Based Businesswoman, Rabi Muhammad With Drugs in Fake Pregnancy
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled bizarre plots by two drug traffickers to move consignments of cocaine and opioids hidden in their stomach and fake baby bump through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano and the Seme land border in Lagos to Europe and other destinations.
A Kano based businesswoman, 35-year-old Rabi Muhammad was intercepted by NDLEA officers at the departure tarmac of Seme land border with a protruding tummy on Monday 16th February 2026 while attempting to cross to Cotonou in Benin Republic. A full body search however revealed the absurd: her pregnancy was fake and her baby bump was designed with a pink coloured calabash used to conceal 3,200 capsules of tramadol, which she tied around her stomach and was taking to Cotonou to sell.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping global tariffs
The Supreme Court has struck down some of Donald Trump's most sweeping global tariffs, upending one of the White House's top policy priorities and injecting new uncertainty into global trade.
In a 6-3 decision, the justices in America's highest court said the law Trump used to impose some of his most significant tariffs did not authorise him to do so.
The ruling opens the door to potentially billions of dollars in tariff refunds, delivering a major victory to the small businesses and states that had challenged the measures.
The Trump administration had contended that the duties were justified under a law empowering the president to respond to national emergencies.
But lawyers for the challenging states and private firms said that the law used by the president to impose the levies made no mention of the word "tariffs".
They argued that Congress did not intend to hand off its power to tax or give the president an "open-ended power to junk" other existing trade deals and tariff rules.
In his opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts sided with that view.
"When Congress has delegated its tariff powers, it has done so in explicit terms and subject to strict limits," he wrote.
"Had Congress intended to convey the distinct and extraordinary power to impose tariffs, it would have done so expressly, as it consistently has in other tariff statutes."
Journalist and Northern security expert, Bakatsine writes:
BREAKING: Yesterday, security operatives intercepted villagers in Zamfara State who were on their way to pay ₦25M ransom for kidnapped wives and children.
To raise the money, the victims sold everything including farms, livestock, all their possessions and stuffed it into a sack.
Now the question is: How will these families recover after the paying ransom? As we all know ransom only fuels more atrocities. I think it's high time for people & government to find ways to rescue abductees without lining bandits pockets.
Today, my heart is filled with deep gratitude to God almighty as I step into my new age @80
I invite you all to join me in thanking God for His unfailing faithfulness, for standing by me through every season of my journey, and for blessing me with sound health, strength, and the grace to age beautifully.
To my family, friends, supporters, and well-wishers, thank you for your love, your prayers, and for standing by me through the years. I remain profoundly grateful.
All glory be to God.
Sen. Princess Florence Ita-Giwa OON Eka Iban ke Esien Efik Duop-Eba
Lenacapavir: Facts about latest HIV prevention drug
Lenacapavir is an approved HIV treatment given as a twice-yearly injection.
In 2025, Nigeria joined global leaders in announcing a historic price reduction for a revolutionary HIV prevention drug.
Under the deal, the cost of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection proven to be up to 100 per cent effective in preventing HIV infection, will drop from $28,000 to just $40 per person annually.
The breakthrough is expected to make the medicine accessible to millions across Nigeria and in more than 100 low- and middle-income countries.
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, weakening its ability to fight infections and diseases. Without treatment, it can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Common early symptoms include fever, fatigue, rash, sore throat and weight loss, though many people may remain asymptomatic for years. According to health experts, timely prevention and treatment are key to halting transmission.
Access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) continues to expand, with 31.6 million people receiving treatment in 2024, up from 30.3 million in 2023.
In Nigeria, the burden remains significant. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HIV prevalence among people aged 15–49 was estimated at 1.3 per cent in 2023.
The same year, there were about 30,000 HIV-related deaths among people aged 15 and above. Meanwhile, an estimated 1,690,291 people aged 15 and above were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).
In July 2025, the WHO issued new guidelines recommending injectable lenacapavir, administered twice a year, as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for people at substantial risk of HIV infection.
Scientists say the drug stops the virus from replicating inside cells.
The injection is taken twice a year and provides six months of protection against HIV infection at a time.
Experts say long-acting injectables like Lenacapavir could help reduce new infections in populations that are most vulnerable, including adolescent girls and young women, LGBT people, sex workers, and those who use drugs.
It is hoped it will replace the current form of HIV preventative drug, known as PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, which is taken orally and also costs $40 per person each year.
The pills are taken daily, which can be difficult for patients to consume, and can carry stigma in certain societies. The daily dose also makes it harder to access consistently. According to the Gates Foundation, only 18% of those who could benefit from PrEP currently have access.
Lenacapavir has already been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Commission this year.
If the HIV enters a person’s body, lenacapavir is designed to disrupt the virus at several stages to undermine its ability to replicate and make that person sick. This long-acting protection makes it a convenient option for people who may struggle to take pills daily.
Like all medicines, lenacapavir may cause side effects. The most common are pain or swelling where the injection is given, along with some nausea or headaches. These effects are generally mild.
‘Holding hands’: How Nigeria turned Trump’s threats to military partnership
In early November, a social media post by United States President Donald Trump set off alarm bells across Nigeria. The US “Department of War”, he said, was preparing to go into the West African country “guns-a-blazing” over what he claimed was the killing of Christians in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swiftly hit back, rejecting the claims, saying that while the country faced a challenging security situation due to armed groups and banditry, it was untrue that Christians were specifically being targeted, as Muslim communities and traditional believers had also come under attack.
But the Trump administration was not appeased. It had placed Nigeria on its “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) watchlist for religious freedom, and soon made threats of sanctions, cuts to financial aid, and punitive measures against Abuja for “failing” to protect Christians.
As Nigerians worried about a potential bombing campaign against their nation, the Tinubu government — though still denying accusations of a “Christian genocide” — quietly pivoted. Instead of aggressive rhetoric, it said it would welcome US assistance in dealing with security challenges that have long proved a thorn in the side of successive Nigerian governments.
Weeks later, on the night of December 25, the US launched what Trump described as “powerful and deadly” strikes in northwest Nigeria but the US military’s Africa Command (AFRICOM) made clear the attacks were carried out “at the request of Nigerian authorities”.
That cooperation between the US and Nigeria only appears to have grown, culminating this week in 100 US military personnel arriving in the country to help train Nigerian soldiers in the fight against armed groups.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence said US forces will assist with “technical support” and “intelligence sharing”, and despite not playing a direct combat role, will help target and defeat “terrorist organisations”.
To many, the developments come as a surprise – as in a little over three months, Nigeria appears to have overturned Trump’s “Christian slaughter” claim to instead win US military support for Abuja’s own military goals against armed groups.
“There’s been a strong shift,” said Ryan Cummings, the director of analysis at Signal Risk, an Africa-focused risk management firm. The narrative has “transitioned completely from a slap on the wrist to one where there seems to be a holding of hands in tackling this issue together”.
Although a notable shift, it is not fully surprising to many analysts, who see Nigeria’s cooperation as a strategic move to de-escalate tensions.
“It is neither unexpected nor hypocritical,” said Cheta Nwanze, the CEO of Nigerian risk advisory SBM Intelligence, who noted that Nigeria’s longstanding security partnerships since 1999 have favoured Western military doctrines.
What has shifted, he said, is the “US posture”: Washington now feels more entitled to get involved in a country where it sees strategic interests.
Lobbyists and working groups
Kabir Adamu, the director of Beacon Security and Intelligence in Abuja, feels the Tinubu administration has been “successful in de-escalating the Trump threat and in establishing a joint working group between the two countries”. But the “challenge”, the risk analyst said, is that Abuja has not been transparent enough about the process.
“At what cost did [the government] do this?” he asked. “It has so far failed to be transparent in letting Nigerians know what agreement it entered with the US government that led to a de-escalation of the situation.”
In January, the US and Nigeria convened a joint working group to address Nigeria’s designation as a CPC and how the country can work to reduce violence against vulnerable groups. But outside of that, details of what transpired between the first Trump threats and the first US strikes are scant.
However, Cummings of Signal Risk points to one deal, in particular, that he believes helped turn the tide: on December 17, the Nigerian government, through a legal intermediary, hired the DCI Group, Washington, DC-based lobbyists, for a reported sum of $9m.
According to the terms of the contract published online, DCI would “assist the Nigerian government through Aster Legal in communicating its actions to protect Nigerian Christian communities and maintaining U.S support in countering West African jihadist groups and other destabilizing elements”.
In hiring DCI, Nigeria has decided to “fight fire with fire”, Cummings said, comparing Abuja’s approach with what South Africa has done in the face of similar false accusations by Trump’s government that a “white genocide” is taking place there.
In both Nigeria and South Africa, the claims were first spread by local minority lobby groups aided by Republicans and evangelicals in the US, Cummings said. These groups fed selectively framed or exaggerated accounts into the Trump administration.
Nigeria hired a lobby group “to basically persuade the Trump administration that what is happening in Nigeria and what has been told to the Trump administration by certain lobby groups was not an accurate reflection of the status quo,” Cummings said.
“And that seemingly has been pivotal in changing the stance of the US government towards Nigeria,” he said.
Trump’s Africa positions are strongly shaped by a conservative evangelical base in the US, Cummings added, displaying concern for Christians globally and sympathy for white minorities portrayed as supposed victims of Black governments.
In the sense of playing to his core constituency, Trump’s concerns for these groups are genuine, Cummings said, but in other ways, they are instrumental: Trump uses issues like “Christian persecution” or “white genocide” to pressure other countries on broader foreign‑policy alignment.
‘Calculated trade-off’
Pressuring states for geopolitical gains plays out not just in Africa but outside the continent as well, both Nwanze and Adamu pointed out, citing the US’s recent abduction of Nicolas Maduro, the then-president of Venezuela, which, like Nigeria, holds significant oil reserves.
“Nigeria holds tens of billions of barrels of oil reserves and is Africa’s largest producer. The US National Security Strategy prioritises securing strategic resources through unilateral action”, so to some extent, the US’s recent moves regarding Nigeria are about “asserting control over global energy flows”, Nwanze said.
“The counterterrorism framing is genuine but convenient because it provides cover for interventions that also serve resource security objectives,” he explained.
Also citing the example of Venezuela, Adamu said that witnessing the US’s abduction of Maduro also likely “made the Nigerian government more disposed to US cooperation”.
Adamu described Nigeria’s decision to allow the US to intervene as “a calculated trade-off” – one that provides security benefits through US troops and intelligence sharing; and stronger diplomatic ties with a powerful country — while also maintaining Nigeria-led oversight of US operations.
From Tinubu’s side, cooperation with the US is an “operational necessity”, Nwanze said. “Nigeria’s security forces are overstretched, and US intelligence and air power offer tactical advantages against militant groups.”
However, Cummings cautioned that while US support may improve Nigeria’s tactical counterterrorism capacity, it “treats the symptoms” and not the socioeconomic conditions at the root of the violence.
“There hasn’t been enough focus on how America can actually assist the Nigerian government in addressing the causes of these insurgencies, which very much lies in basic economics – creating employment opportunities, ensuring governance and access to public services in these areas are good, and ensuring that you as a country or as a government can make a better deal for local communities than the jihadists can,” he said.
Risk of escalation by armed groups
In fact, a US military presence in Nigeria may actually empower the armed groups, the analysts noted.
“There is a real risk of escalation,” Nwanze said, noting that recent security data compiled by his firm has shown “an uptick in attacks” since the US’s CPC designation.
He said armed groups like Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP) and the al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) “have consistently exploited narratives of foreign intervention to recruit and radicalise”.
“The December strikes [on Nigeria by the US] provide propaganda material, allowing them to frame local grievances as part of a global war against Western forces,” he added.
“There is also the risk that militant groups will rebrand themselves as resisting foreign occupation, gaining propaganda advantages that outweigh tactical losses.”
Adamu said a US presence could motivate armed groups to intensify attacks, especially symbolically. But more than that, “due to the controversy and difference in support between Nigerians for the US presence, it can lead to a further polarisation of Nigeria along religious and ethnic divides”.
There are “domestic perception risks” for Abuja, he said, noting that previous Nigerian governments had faced public criticism when allowing US presence in Nigeria, and many now feel Tinubu is “handing the country over to US imperialism”.
The domestic “optics” are a concern, Nwanze agreed. “The perception of compromised sovereignty feeds nationalist resentment and deepens distrust in government,” he said.
For Cummings, Nigeria was in a tough spot in the face of US aggression, and “on balance, it was a smarter decision by the Tinubu government [to have] greater alignment with the United States”.
The analyst argues that Nigeria is historically more pro‑West, with economic, political, social and diaspora ties to the US. He says in the absence of alternative partners – like BRICS or other South-South alliances – Abuja’s cooperation and seeming alignment with the Trump administration was the best way to de-escalate this crisis.
But other analysts like Nwanze are concerned that by choosing to concede to Trump the right to violate Nigerian sovereignty — even with Nigerian oversight — the Tinubu government had left the country exposed to further crises.
“Adding a US military footprint, however limited, risks deepening instability by broadening the conflict’s ideological scope,” he warned. “The [armed] groups were already motivated; now they have a more compelling story to tell.”
Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as King says 'law must take its course'
Summary
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested and is in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office - read the police statement in full
King Charles says he "learned with the deepest concern" of Andrew's arrest, adding "the law must take its course"
Neither he nor Buckingham Palace were informed in advance of the arrest, the BBC understands
Police are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk, as well as at the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park where Andrew lived until recently
Photos show vehicles, believed to be police cars, arriving at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk earlier this morning
It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Andrew, who turns 66 today, has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein; he has not responded to the BBC's requests for comment on the specific allegations in relation to the release of millions of Epstein files in January
Investigation could be about more than the Epstein files
It's worth nothing that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has not been arrested for anything surrounding Virginia Giuffre.
What's led to him being arrested is information in the Epstein files around activities while he was a trade envoy.
UK ex-Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the United Kingdom former royal, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
A statement from Thames Valley police was released Thursday that said, “As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.”
"The man remains in police custody at this time.”
King Charles II said after arrest that “the law must take its course” in the investigation of his brother.
Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, was stripped of his title last year over his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid ongoing furore over accusations against him of sexual assault, which he denies.
Your Rape Allegations Against Me Are Entirely False— BBN’s Neo replies Arikan, Demands Public Apology Within 48 Hours
Date:18th February, 2026. MS. ARIKAN UDOKA Via X.com Handle: The violently wicked (@notraliu) Madam,
RE: DEMAND FOR RETRACTION AND PUBLIC APOLOGY FOR THE DEFAMATORY PUBLICATION AGAINST OUR CLIENT. MR. NEO AKPOFURE.
We are solicitors to MR. NEO AKPOFURE ("our Client", on whose succinct and unequivocal instructions, we write this letter to you in respect of the above subject matter. It has come to our Client's attention that on your X.com account, operating under the handle "the violently wicked (®notralia)," you published the following defamatory content on 17/2/2026 at 6:34pm:
"@NeoAkpofure is also a rapist. he raped me in UNICAL, he should come out and deny It. We were casual sex buddies with the clause that he wasn't in a relationship. I found out he was and went to his apartment to confront him. So he raped me. Neo come and say you didn't do it"
It is clear from the above content that you admitted that you and our Client were engaged in a casual, consensual sexual relationship ("casual sex buddies". Notwithstanding this admission, you falsely accused our Client of rape—an extremely grave criminal offence.
Your allegation is entirely false, malicious and defamatory to say the least. It portrays our Client as a sexual offender and a criminal, thereby subjecting him to public odium, reputational injury, emotional distress, and severe personal and professional damage.
Your publication, made on a global social media platform operated by X.com, constitutes actionable libel under Nigerian law. It also exposes you to significant civil liability and potential criminal sanctions. Accordingly, we hereby make the following demands, which you must comply with within Forty-eight (48) Hours of receipt of this letter:
1) Immediate deletion of the defamatory publication from X.com and any other platform where it may have been shared or reposted.
2) A clear, unequivocal public retraction, stating that the allegations you made against our Client were false.
3) A public apology, to be posted on your X.com profile, acknowledging that your previous statement was untrue, misleading, and injurious.
4) A written undertaking that you will refrain from making any further defamatory statements about our Client, whether directly or indirectly.
TAKE NOTICE that should you fail, refuse, or neglect to comply with these demands within the stipulated time, we have our Client's firm and irrevocable instructions to initiate all appropriate legal proceedings against you without further notice.
These proceedings will include but not limited to a civil action for defamation and pursuit of all other applicable remedies under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
We strongly advise that you treat this matter with the utmost seriousness. Thanks. Yours faithfully, For: E.L. AICROF • SAN & CO. CHIEF VICTO' 0. IDIAPHO 08036986222
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, on whose succinct and unequivocal instructions, we write this letter to you in respect of the above subject matter. It has come to our Client's attention that on your X.com account, operating under the handle "the violently wicked (®notralia)," you published the following defamatory content on 17/2/2026 at 6:34pm: