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Man who crucified pastor denied request for death penalty
Ziggy Ojiegbe An Arizona man accused of killing a pastor and staging the body to resemble a crucifixion has been denied his request to be sentenced to death. Prosecutors say Adam Sheafe, 51, murdered William “Bill” Schonemann, a pastor at…
Growing insecurity as camera captures daylight robbery in bank Premises
Ziggy Ojiegbe A disturbing CCTV clip circulating online has drawn fresh attention to Nigeria’s worsening security situation after armed men reportedly carried out a brazen daylight robbery at a bank premises in Niger State on Friday, March 6. The footage…
Japa: UK, NAPTIP warn Nigerians against Asia scam trafficking
Spotlight Nigerian survivors of scam trafficking Sopuruchi Onwuka The British High Commission (BHC) in Nigeria, which played key role in rescue and safe return of Nigerians who were lured and forced to work at scam hubs in Asia, has activated…
Church leaders indicted in alleged $50m forced labor, fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors in Michigan have charged three leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church in what authorities describe as a long-running forced labor and fundraising conspiracy that generated roughly $50 million in donations over more than a decade. A…
Boy, 11, accused of fatally shooting father over Nintendo game
An 11-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting his father appeared in court for the first time, telling investigators he did not think about the consequences before pulling the trigger. According to local media reports, Clayton Dietz is charged with homicide…
Jeffrey Epstein: The files bringing the rich, influential and powerful to account
Sopuruchi Onwuka The release of new tranches of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein shows that beyond being an artful businessman who harnessed power with connections that string world’s most influential personalities under his manipulation; it also illustrates how the crafty…
Epstein scandal: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested
Ziggy Ojiegbe Brother of King Charles of England, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was on Thursday arrested all day on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was later released by the British police under investigation. The former Prince was taken into custody…
UN report exposes dehumanization of migrants, refugees in Libya
Frank Okon Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya are facing what the United Nations describes as ruthless and systematic human rights violations, including killings, torture, sexual violence and trafficking. In a new report covering January 2024 to December 2025, the…
UN agency appeals for $1.6 bn to assist victims of conflicts, crime in Africa
Ziggy Ojiegbe As Sudan’s war nears its fourth year, the UN refugee agency has launched a $1.6 billion appeal to support millions of people forced to flee the conflict. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), together with 123…
NUPRC issues contract scam alert
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a public disclaimer warning against fraudulent individuals claiming to offer contracts on behalf of the Commission. According to the regulator, certain unscrupulous persons have been using name-dropping and false information circulated…
