Nigerian comedian and skit maker Broda Shaggi has reportedly been sh*t while filming a comedy skit in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. According to reports, the entertainer whose real name is Samuel Perry was shooting content with his crew under the Sango-Ota bridge when the unexpected incident happened. Sources say he sustained an injury and was immediately rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment. Doctors reportedly gave him first aid before he was later moved to another private hospital in Ikeja, where he is currently recovering. Police say they were alerted by the hospital after the injured entertainer was brought in, and an investigation is now ongoing. Let's hope for his quick recovery.

Lt Colonel Abdulazeez Saidu: Courage That Survived the Battlefield Lt Colonel Abdulazeez Abdullahi Saidu is a Nigerian Army officer wounded in action in Maiduguri in 2019 while fighting Boko Haram under Operation Lafiya Dole. His injury marked a life-changing moment, bringing pain and a long recovery, but also revealing remarkable resilience. His story is a reminder that soldiers’ sacrifices do not end on the battlefield. Many return home wounded but unbroken, carrying scars that reflect service and bravery. Lt Colonel Saidu represents Nigerian soldiers who went to war whole and came back changed—proof that heroism lives on in those who survive and continue to stand tall.

Why Osimhen Was Subbed Before Penalties — Super Eagles Coach Reveals Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained his decision to substitute Victor Osimhen before the penalty shootout against Morocco in the 2025 AFCON semi-final. According to Chelle, Osimhen sustained a minor ankle injury and could not continue at full strength. The coach said he opted to introduce Paul Onuachu, who has strong penalty-taking statistics, to improve Nigeria’s chances in the shootout. Although the decision sparked debate among fans, Chelle maintained it was a tactical move based on fitness concerns and Onuachu’s reliability from the spot.

Edo Rights Group Accuses Uromi DPO of Harassing Activist, Demands Police Action The Edo State Civil Society Coalition for Human Rights has accused the Divisional Police Officer of Uromi Division, CSP Monday Agbon, of intimidation, abuse of office, and targeted harassment of activist Comrade General Henry Oziegbe. In a statement issued on Saturday, the coalition said Oziegbe, a known social justice advocate, has faced sustained reprisals allegedly linked to his criticism of police extortion and systemic injustice in Uromi. The group disclosed that multiple petitions had earlier been submitted to the Edo State Commissioner of Police, accusing the DPO of extortion, bribery, and abuse of authority. Rather than submit to investigation, the coalition alleged, the officer responded with threats, intimidation, and attempts to criminalise the activist. According to the statement, jointly signed by Coordinator Marxist Kola Edokpayi and Secretary-General Comrade Aghatise Raphael, the DPO allegedly threatened to fabricate charges against Oziegbe and later branded him a cultist—an accusation the coalition described as false, reckless, and dangerous. The coalition further claimed that following a directive from the Commissioner of Police to review one of the petitions, the DPO sought to use the Anti-Cultism Unit in Benin City to arrest Oziegbe. However, the unit reportedly declined after finding no factual or evidentiary basis for the allegations. “The Anti-Cultism Unit, acting with commendable professional integrity, refused to comply after establishing that the claims were entirely unfounded,” the group said. Describing Oziegbe as “a conscientious dissenter and defender of the oppressed,” the coalition argued that any attempt to arrest or detain him would amount to a violation of his constitutional rights. Citing Section 35 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), it warned against arbitrary arrest, detention, or enforced disappearance. The group also stated that any harm or unlawful action against the activist would be held personally against the DPO and any officers involved. Consequently, the coalition called on the Inspector-General of Police, the Police Service Commission, the National Human Rights Commission, and other oversight bodies to intervene, investigate the allegations, and prevent what it described as a growing culture of impunity. “We will not capitulate. We will not be intimidated. An injury to one remains an injury to all,” the coalition declared.

Venezuela Confirms 100 Dead After U.S. Operation Captures President Maduro Venezuelan authorities have confirmed that at least 100 people died during the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, January 4, 2026. The announcement came from Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, marking the first official death toll since the controversial raid. Cabello revealed that a significant portion of Maduro’s security team was killed “in cold blood,” while Cuban military and intelligence personnel operating in Venezuela were also reportedly killed. Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, sustained a head injury, and Maduro himself suffered a leg injury during the attack. The operation occurred amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, following years of sanctions, political disputes, and accusations of governance and security failures by Maduro’s administration. The U.S. justified the raid by citing Maduro’s alleged involvement in drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, claiming his government shipped tons of cocaine into the United States. Following the operation, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. intended to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry, asserting that American investment originally built the infrastructure now under Maduro’s administration. Maduro, speaking publicly for the first time after being taken to the U.S., described himself as “kidnapped” and denied all allegations. Venezuelan authorities have declared a week of mourning for the military personnel killed, describing them as “courageous” for their role in defending the country. The operation has further strained international relations and intensified scrutiny on U.S. foreign interventions in Latin America.

Rivers State Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Deadly Unity Estate Attack as Vigilantes Commander, Others Flee The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects involved in a violent attack on Unity Estate along Mbodo–Aluu, Port Harcourt, on January 5, 2026. The assailants, reportedly members of a vigilante group and hired thugs, fired gunshots indiscriminately, vandalized property, and abducted one resident, Apostle Stephen Nmacha, who sustained a leg injury before being rescued. Police sources said the attackers stormed the estate around 1:15 pm, wielding pump-action guns, cutlasses, and other weapons. Investigations revealed that two suspects allegedly coordinated the attack and remain at large, along with the Akpor OSPAC Commander, Azubuike, aka “Ocean.” Recovered items include firearms, ammunition, charms, motorcycles, and vehicles. Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju condemned the attack as unlawful, warning that vigilante groups must operate strictly under police supervision. Residents have been urged to provide information to help apprehend fleeing suspects. #RiversStateAttack #UnityEstateIncident #RiversPolice #VigilanteViolence #PortHarcourtNews #AbujaCrimeAlert #NigeriaSecurity #CrimeInRivers #OSPACInvestigation #GunAttackNigeria

AFCON Fallout: Gabon Bans Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Suspends National Team, Sacks Coaches After Shock Exit From Tournament The Gabonese government has imposed sweeping sanctions on the country’s senior national football team following a disastrous outing at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The decision came after Gabon’s 3–2 defeat to defending champions Ivory Coast, sealed by a late injury-time goal, which confirmed the Panthers’ third consecutive loss and bottom-place finish in Group F. Announcing the measures, Sports Minister Simplice-Desire Mamboula said the government had dissolved the entire technical crew, suspended the national team indefinitely, and banned veteran players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga from the squad. The move followed earlier criticism after Gabon’s shocking loss to Mozambique, which eliminated the team from knockout-stage contention. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema described the team’s poor performance as a blow to national identity, citing lack of organisation and inefficient use of resources as key problems. He pledged major structural reforms to restore discipline and ambition in Gabonese sports governance. However, the government’s direct intervention could expose Gabon to possible sanctions from FIFA, which prohibits political interference in the management of national football associations.

Debris from US airstrike hit Kwara hotel and injured some staff, hotel owner claims. A Nigerian hotel owner said that three of his staff were hospitalised with injuries after debris from munitions fell on his hotel following US airstrikes targeting militants in northwest Nigeria. The surprise US raid on Christmas Day targeted militants linked to the Islamic State group, according to sources in Abuja and Washington. The federal government had acknowledged that debris from the munitions fell in various locations, including “in Offa, Kwara State, near the premises of a hotel,” but stated that there were no civilian casualties. However, the owner of the Solid Worth Hotel in Offa, approximately 800 kilometres from the strike targets in Sokoto’s Tangaza district, told AFP that three workers were injured after what appeared to be a missile hit the hotel. “Suddenly on Christmas Day, around late evening past 10 pm, a bomb missile allegedly shot by the US military—maybe it misrode and hit my hotel,” said Taofeek Bello. “It landed inside the hotel building, caused a little bit of damage, injured three staff,” he added. Bello said one worker suffered what he described as a “traumatic” injury and was rushed to a psychiatric hospital. Another sustained a severe head injury, while a third was injured in the legs and lap; all three remain hospitalised. Bello explained that the debris hit an unoccupied room of the 22-room, two-star hotel before landing outside. Photographs he shared with AFP appeared to show a missile head being examined and collected by security forces. Only two rooms were occupied at the time, and no guests were injured. Kwara State police told AFP that “as of this moment, there are no details yet. Investigations are ongoing.” Daniel Bwala, a spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, told AFP on Monday, Dec. 29, that “there were no casualties except the terrorist(s).”

FRSC Attributes Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Crash Involving Anthony Joshua to Speeding and Wrong Overtaking The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that a road traffic accident involving Nigerian-British boxing champion Anthony Joshua on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway was caused by excessive speeding and wrongful overtaking. The crash, which occurred near Sagamu, Ogun State, involved a Lexus Jeep carrying Joshua and a stationary commercial truck, resulting in two fatalities, one injury, and minor injuries for Joshua. FRSC emphasized adherence to traffic rules, lane discipline, and safety to prevent fatal crashes, especially during the festive travel period.

🇺🇸 GRAND JURY DECLINES TO INDICT FATHER WHO SHOT ATTACKERS BEATING HIS SON'S HEAD INTO PAVEMENT He did what any father would do. A Kentucky grand jury declined to indict Jacob Lee Bard, 48, who was charged with murder after shooting two people during an attack on his family at Kentucky State University on December 9. One student, 19-year-old De'Jon Fox, was killed. The defense's account: Bard was moving his son out of the dorm after withdrawing both sons due to "multiple armed, violent" incidents against them, some captured on security cameras. Two armed campus police officers were present. When the family reached the dormitory entrance, 20-30 people in masks and hoods rushed out and attacked. They were beating his son's head against the pavement. Bard opened fire. His attorneys: "Jacob's actions were absolutely justified under the law, and were the only measure that prevented his son's death or serious injury." The grand jury agreed. Bard is out of jail. The backstory: In October, the younger son reported a dorm burglary and received death threats afterward. Both sons are now in an undisclosed location due to continued threats. This was the second shooting near that residence hall in four months. A father protected his son from a mob. The system got this one right. Source: NYP

Catholic Priest Shot by Unknown Gunmen in Imo State on Christmas Day, Survives Attack A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Raymond Njoku, serving at St. Kevin’s Parish in Ogbaku, Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, was shot by unknown assailants on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. The attack occurred around 8:00 a.m. as he attempted to enter his parish. Fr. Njoku sustained an injury to his right arm but was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is reportedly recovering well. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen fired from a distance, and the priest’s vehicle was riddled with bullets. The Archdiocese of Owerri confirmed the incident, while the Imo State Police are investigating to identify the attackers.

🇸🇪 SWEDEN'S GANGS ARE RECRUITING 14-YEAR-OLDS TO THROW GRENADES FOR $4,800 - AND THE LAW CAN'T TOUCH THEM Three Swedish girls - aged 14, 16, and 17 - threw three hand grenades at residential buildings in Gothenburg. One exploded outside an apartment. Two didn't. They got paid 45,000 kronor each. That's $4,800. The 14-year-old organized it. She was recruited online by "SuperMario," a Foxtrot gang member operating from abroad. She recruited the 16-year-old. The 17-year-old carried the grenades in her handbag. They took a train, threw the grenades, went home, and withdrew the cash from ATMs. Police caught them via DNA on the unexploded grenades. All three admitted it. The two older girls are on trial. The 14-year-old? She's below Sweden's age of criminal responsibility. She gets an "evidentiary hearing" and walks. This isn't an isolated incident - it's Swedish gang warfare's new business model. Last year, 280 girls aged 15-17 were charged with murder, manslaughter, or violent crimes. Children as young as 11 are being recruited for contract killings. The going rate for throwing a grenade is 50,000 kronor. For murder, it's 100,000 to 800,000 depending on the target. Sweden has the highest per capita gun violence rate in the EU. Hand grenade attacks are near-daily occurrences - surplus Yugoslav War munitions smuggled from the Balkans. Three criminal networks (Foxtrot, Dalen, Rumba) control nearly half of all gang violence resulting in death or injury. Their leaders? Operating from Turkey, Iran, and Mexico. Rawa "Kurdish Fox" Majid runs Foxtrot from Turkey after being detained and released by Iran. Mossad claims he's working with Iranian intelligence to attack Israeli targets in Stockholm. Mikael "The Greek" Tenezos runs Dalen from Mexico. They recruit children via encrypted apps because Swedish law can't prosecute anyone under 15. The Swedish government just announced they're building special youth prisons for 13- and 14-year-olds. They're lowering the age of criminal responsibility because the legal loophole has turned Sweden's children into the perfect disposable soldiers for transnational crime networks. Police found text conversations between gang handlers and child recruits. "Shooter needed NOW NOW NOW. EVERYTHING READY. Housing, travel, you just have to go. 800,000." Another: "Denmark 500k, head shot 500k, throw a grenade 200k, Sweden murder 100k." Sweden was the low-crime Scandinavian model. Now it has nine times more deadly shootings than Norway, Denmark, and Finland combined. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson admitted his government has "lost control over organised-crime violence." Three teenage girls just got paid to throw grenades at apartment buildings. The youngest one can't be prosecuted. And somewhere abroad, "SuperMario" is still recruiting. Source: Aftonbladet, CBS News, Al Jazeera

High Court Orders Attachment of Ondo Govt Funds to Pay ₦30m Compensation to Amputee Shot by Amotekun Operatives An Ondo State High Court in Akure has ordered the attachment of Ondo State Government funds across multiple commercial banks to enforce payment of a ₦30 million judgment debt to Mr. Oluwasegun Oluwarotimi, a commercial motorcyclist shot by Amotekun operatives in 2021. The injury later resulted in the amputation of his leg. Justice Omolara Adejumo granted the garnishee order after the state government failed to comply with the court’s 2023 judgment, which was upheld after the Court of Appeal struck out the government’s appeal. The ruling directs banks holding state funds to attach and remit the judgment sum, reinforcing accountability for human rights violations by state-backed security agencies.

American Tourist Arrested for Assaulting Girlfriend — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Oct 26, 2025 American tourist Eric Christian Diaz was arrested in Botafogo after elevator security footage captured him assaulting his girlfriend, also an American citizen, inside a residential building. Residents called police and handed over the video. The victim suffered a head injury requiring 26 stitches, and the assaults reportedly occurred multiple times within a single day in their vacation rental. Diaz was charged under Brazil’s Maria da Penha law for serious bodily injury and domestic violence. He spent 15 days in custody before being granted provisional release with protective measures barring him from contacting or approaching the victim and requiring periodic court appearances. The case is under judicial secrecy, and the U.S. consulate is monitoring and has assisted the victim.

No Casualties as Gunmen Attack Abia Governor Otti’s Advance Team in Imo An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State. The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction. In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time. “The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise. Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

"Majority of Bandits Neutralised, Only Few Scattered Elements Remain"— Defence Minister,Matawalle. The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stated that most b+ndit leaders and their followers have been neutralised, noting that only a few scattered elements remain. He added that President Bola Tinubu has directed Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops to eliminate the remaining bandits in the North-West. SaharaReporters previously reported that the Kebbi State Police confirmed the abduction of at least 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko/Wasagu LGA, on Monday morning. The attack by heavily armed bandits resulted in the d+ath of one staff member and injury to another, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar Kotarkoshi said. The incident reportedly occurred around 4am, with assailants engaging police officers in a gun battle. Matawalle made his remarks during a visit to the Theatre Command Headquarters, following Juma’at prayers at the Command Mosque. According to his Director of Information, Ibrahim Sule, he conveyed President Tinubu’s appreciation for the troops’ courage, patriotism, and achievements in dismantling bandit formations across the Northwest. He told the soldiers: “Most key bandit leaders and their foot soldiers have been neutralised through your gallant effort. What remains now are scattered elements, and the Commander-in-Chief has directed that these must be completely eliminated. You have every support needed logistics, equipment, welfare, and morale to finish the job.” Matawalle was received by Theatre Commander Maj. Gen. Warrah Bello Idris, who briefed him on recent operations, including neutralising high-value targets and reclaiming communities previously under bandit control. The minister praised the troops’ resilience, calling their sacrifices the foundation for peace returning to Zamfara and neighbouring states. Addressing officers and soldiers, Matawalle urged sustained vigilance and discipline, assuring them that total victory was near. “Your sacrifices will never be in vain. The President, the nation, and soon the people of this region will sleep peacefully,” he declared.

45-Year-Old Ohio Woman Wanted for Mutilation of Boyfriend’s Genitals After Breaking Into His Home Police in Ohio are searching for 45-year-old Jeanita Hopings, accused of breaking into her boyfriend’s Toledo home and attacking him in a shocking act of violence. According to authorities, Hopings allegedly kicked down the front door and used a sharp object to slash her boyfriend’s scrotum during a confrontation. The attack left the victim with a severe injury so deep that one of his testicles was visibly exposed, police said. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Hopings is now facing charges of felonious assault resulting in serious physical harm and aggravated burglary.

UK Man Sentenced to Life imprisonment for Murder of his 14-day-Old Son. A 27-year-old man, Daniel Gunter, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his two-week-old son, Brendon Staddon, at Yeovil District Hospital in Somerset, United Kingdom. He must serve at least 20 years before being eligible for parole. The court heard that Gunter inflicted “catastrophic” injuries on his premature newborn, who was being treated in a special care unit. Medical experts testified that Brendon’s skull was shattered, his neck and jaw were broken, and he sustained multiple fractures to his limbs and wrists. While nurses rushed the infant’s lifeless body to the resuscitation area, Gunter and the child’s 21-year-old mother, Sophie Staddon, reportedly stepped outside for a smoke. Staddon was later acquitted of murder and of causing or allowing the death of a child. During sentencing at Bristol Crown Court, Justice Swift described the a+sault as “premeditated” and condemned Gunter for inflicting fatal injuries without calling for help. “Very severe force was brought to bear on Brendon. His skull was shattered, and his neck was broken,” the judge stated. Experts told the court the injuries were consistent with the baby being swung by the legs and struck against a hard surface multiple times. Social workers had reportedly planned to remove the infant from his parents’ care at birth due to concerns about Gunter’s violent and controlling behaviour. Witnesses, including his aunt, testified that Gunter was rough and impatient with the child. Hospital staff also said he repeatedly ignored medical advice, removing Brendon from his incubator without authorization and tampering with his feeding tube. The couple were arrested outside the hospital shortly after the incident. Both denied harming the baby, with Gunter insisting, “At no stage did I do anything to Brendon that could have caused him any injury,” while Staddon told police, “I love him. He was my everything.” In a victim impact statement, Gunter’s father, Simon Gunter, described Brendon as “so tiny but so beautiful,” expressing the family’s heartbreak.

Health Experts Warn Against Sexual Acts That Could Cause Stroke or Paralysis. According to the report released by Nigerian Tribune on 6th October, 2025. Medical professionals are raising alarm over sexual practices involving choking or strangulation, saying they can have grave health consequences. According to research and expert observations, these practices may cut off airflow or restrict blood flow to the brain, increasing risk of serious neurological damage including stroke and paralysis. Dr. Mark Kamtchoua, Medical Director of St. Jude Clinic, Benin City, said most deaths or collapses “occur when the person, whether the man or woman, is about to reach orgasm.” He warned that during this period “a lot of calories are wasted,” especially if a person has underlying conditions like hypertension and has used sex-enhancing drugs. According to a young-adult brain-morphology study, frequent exposure to choking or strangulation during sex was linked to structural changes in the cortex. The study found “increased cortical thickness, reduced gyrification, and alterations in fractal dimensionality” suggesting such practices might affect brain maturation. Experts also pointed out that non-fatal strangulation can result in “loss of consciousness, indicating at least mild acquired brain injury, stroke, seizures, motor and speech disorders, and paralysis.” The restriction of oxygen intake and blood flow to the brain during choking or strangulation are central mechanisms.

Accident: These Yahoo Yahoo boys do not care about another person on the road - Abdullahi Usman. According to a report by the Punch on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a devastating accident in Edo State has claimed three lives, highlighting ongoing road safety issues in southwestern Nigeria. The incident occurred Monday night near the Ogba River bridge in Oredo Local Government Area, where an SUV driver allegedly lost control and collided with a commercial motorcycle, killing the rider and both passengers instantly. The tragedy sparked immediate protests from fellow commercial motorcycle operators, who expressed frustration over what they describe as reckless driving by certain motorists. One protester, Abdullahi Usman, voiced the community's anger, stating, "These Yahoo Yahoo boys do not care about another person on the road. The accident was very severe." The protesters specifically accused internet fraudsters of habitual dangerous driving. In a separate incident on the same day, six people narrowly escaped serious injury in a collision along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State. The accident involved two vehicles, with preliminary reports indicating that a Lexus driver oversped before crashing into a Toyota Avensis from behind. Fortunately, all six adult males involved emerged without fatal injuries. Authorities in both states have launched investigations into the respective incidents. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the fatal accident and assured the public that those responsible would be held accountable. Meanwhile, traffic officials in Ogun State quickly cleared the wreckage from the highway to prevent traffic congestion. These incidents underscore persistent concerns about speeding and reckless driving on Nigerian roads. The accidents occurred despite recent warnings from the Federal Road Safety Corps about the dangers of excessive speed, particularly along major highways like the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway where similar fatal crashes have been reported in recent months.