Admit it or deny it, using wokeness and changes in human society as the yardstick. Still, we must agree that the family is the fundamental building block of human society, especially one that wants to look like a utopia. Many Nigerians do not understand all about the effects of family life on misdemeanour and crime.... Read More

October 6, 2016

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The Film Blog: ‘Old Nollywood’ in one bad-ass photo

Alex Usifo. Dodgy costumes. A story-line that obviously involves rituals of some sort. Actors with dodgy expressions. Delicious exaggeration, everywhere. Sigh. Oh, Old Nollywood. How we miss you so.

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June 22, 2015

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Herbalist sends kidnappers only after the wealthy

Policemen in three vans reportedly stormed into a building believed to house a herbalist identified as Mukaila Dauda. Also found in the apartment were two AK 47 rifles, a pump action rifle, a barretta pistol, a cut-to-size locally made short gun and assorted charms. The 46-year-old herbalist was subsequently whisked away in one of the police vans.... Read More

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September 4, 2014

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18-year-old Indian girl marries stray dog (PICTURED)

by Jewel Stephen As part of a bizarre Indian tribal ritual designed to ward off evil spirit, an 18-year-old girl has married a dog to please her family who think in doing so she will rid herself of a curse they believe she carries. The girl, Mangli Munda had to walk down the aisle with a... Read More

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June 27, 2014

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Horrible: Another man arrested with human skull in Lagos

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos has been arrested and charged to court after reports that he was caught with a human skull. 38-year-old Mustapha Bakare, a resident of the Ijora Badia, was found with the skull around the Orile Iganmu area of the state. The suspect is said to have been handed over... Read More

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June 15, 2014

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Sanusi begins 3-day solitary ritual in the palace

by S’ola Filani The new Emir of Kano, Sansui Lamido Sanusi on Friday began a three-day solitary ritual in fulfillment of tradition. The process would see the emir locked up in the room known as Dakin Duhu (dark room) without access to anyone. Speaking with the Vanguard, a source said: “It is a tradition that... Read More

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December 6, 2013

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SHOCKING: 6 suspects arrested for trading in human body parts in Imo (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Six suspected ritualists were reportedly arrested in Nkwerre, Imo State by law enforcement agents for allegedly engaging in the sale of human parts. The gang was reportedly apprehended early this week by the men of the Nkwerre Vigilante Network after discovering the location which the suspected ritualists operated from. The suspects who were... Read More

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June 24, 2013

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Church minister arrested after autistic child dies during healing service

An autistic child died while he was going through a church healing ritual, according to reports in the news media. A minister has been arrested on charges stemming from the healing ceremony that ended in the death of the young autistic child. Ray Hemphill was arrested in the Church of the Apostolic Faith, a small... Read More

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June 8, 2013

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Caught in the act: Shoe maker arrested with fresh human parts in Ibadan (PICTURED)

Residents of Soka area, along Ire-Akari Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State, were shocked to hear that one of them, a popular shoe maker in the area, Mr Kazeem Bamidele, also known as Kazzy International Shoe Works, had been arrested with human parts. Saturday Tribune learnt that Bamidele was arrested on Monday night in connection with the... Read More

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April 12, 2013

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Just terrible: “Why I attempted to use my 8-year-old cousin for ritual” – Suspect

by Akan Ido A suspect, Jonah Jabbah is facing the Karu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, for attempting to kill his eight year old cousin for ritual purposes saying he believes the young boy is responsible for his misfortune in life. Simon Ezekiel, the investigating officer in charge of the case said Jabbah confessed this... Read More

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August 6, 2012

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SHOCKING: Man kills 8-day-old daughter for money-making rituals

by Isi Esene An eight-day-old baby has been allegedly killed for ritual purposes by her 24-year-old step-father in Delta State. The suspect who has confessed to the crime said he was directed to do it by a spiritualist based in Ghana. The baby’s mother reported the incident to the police saying the suspect used a... Read More

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Horrible: Another man arrested with human skull in Lagos

Sanusi begins 3-day solitary ritual in the palace

Pastor asked me to bring her final excreta – Boy, 18, confesses to ritual murder (PICTURED)

SHOCKING: 6 suspects arrested for trading in human body parts in Imo (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Church minister arrested after autistic child dies during healing service

Caught in the act: Shoe maker arrested with fresh human parts in Ibadan (PICTURED)

Just terrible: “Why I attempted to use my 8-year-old cousin for ritual” – Suspect

SHOCKING: Man kills 8-day-old daughter for money-making rituals

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