Val Kilmer, the acclaimed American actor best known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65, as reported by the New York Times. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, informed the Times that the actor died from pneumonia. “He had battled throat cancer following a 2014 diagnosis, but later recovered,” she shared. AFP has reached out to Kilmer’s representatives for comment. Kilmer, who began his career in theatre, made his film debut in 1984 with the Cold War spoof Top Secret!, where he played a rock star. Two years later,…
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The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps arrested Rufai Akorede, a 22-year-old male teacher, on Tuesday for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old female pupil (name withheld) in Ilesa. The suspect was said to have asked the girl to put his manhood in his mouth after school closing hours. In a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Kehinde Adeleke, Osun NSCDC’s State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, immediately ordered a discreet investigation into the incident upon receiving the report. The statement further revealed that the command’s investigation showed Akorede began molesting the girl at some point in…
A syndicate has been arrested by agents of the Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos, for allegedly smuggling Nigerian girls to Mauritania for sexual exploitation and prostitution. The syndicate was captured on March 22, 2025, CSP Umma Ayuba, the Zonal Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued Tuesday in Lagos. “Operatives of the Zonal Intelligence Response Squad, led by SP Francis Kpoughul, stormed their base where two suspects were apprehended,” Ayuba said. Prompt News reports that the Zonal PRO said the suspects admitted to committing the crime. Ayuba said, “The first suspect said she was introduced to…
Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, widely known as AY Comedian, has expressed concerns over the enormous profits banks continue to announce while citizens struggle with financial difficulties. On Monday, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to question how financial institutions generate trillions in earnings every quarter, despite the challenging economic climate. “Where do banks get the trillions they declare as profits every quarter, even in a struggling economy? 🤔 The small charges and debits on our accounts need to be challenged. Many of these fees are unique to Nigeria. Why is that? #BankingFees #Nigeria #Transparency #Shalom,” he posted. Prompt News reports…
Temitope Olamoru, 18, has been remanded for prosecution for allegedly assaulting a young girl with a razor blade in Lagos. According to DAILY POST, Police Prosecutor SP Josephine Ikhayere stated that Olamoru caused severe wounds to Iremide Olawale, leaving deep cuts on her face, neck, and hand. At the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court hearing, the defendant faced charges of attempted murder and inflicting grievous harm. The prosecutor told the court that the incident took place on March 12 around 10:15 p.m. on Faiusi Street, Ajegunle, in Lagos’ Alakuko area. “The defendant unlawfully attempted to murder Iremide Olawale by attacking her with…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Abia State on Monday confirmed the death of one personnel in a lone crash involving a state Joint Task Force vehicle on the Umuahia-Bende Road. This came as Otti mourned the deceased personnel and announced that the state government would cover the treatment of the eight survivors from the army, police, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. According to a press statement issued by the Corps Commander, Ngozi Ezeoma, the FRSC Abia State Command disclosed that eight officers were injured in the incident, which was caused by brake failure. The…
21 abducted victims have been rescued, and N4.8 million in ransom money has been recovered, according to the Nigeria Police Force. It stated that it has stepped up its crackdown on violent crimes, banditry, and kidnapping around the nation. Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesperson, said in a statement on Monday that a series of operations performed across the country in the first quarter of 2025 considerably disrupted criminal networks and boosted security efforts. Adejobi stated that police operatives from the Taraba State Command, working with other security agencies, successfully rescued 20 kidnapped victims along the Takum-Mararaba road on March 29,…