Man Charged After 16-Year-Old Gives Birth; Newborn Found in Dumpster

James Boothe, 45, has been indicted on multiple charges, including trafficking for commercial sex acts and aggravated statutory rape, after allegedly impregnating a 16-year-old girl. Authorities report that Boothe disposed of the newborn in a gas station dumpster following the girl's labor. The teenager informed police that she had been in a relationship with Boothe for three years.

Boothe was initially charged with abuse of a corpse, but further investigation led to additional charges, including promoting prostitution of a minor. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Boothe discarding a black plastic bag at the gas station, later confirmed to contain the baby's remains. He is currently held in Shelby County Jail on a $1.25 million bond.

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Mother Disowns 16-Year-Old Daughter Over Leaked Intimate Videos

A mother of four, Mrs. Chinasa, has disowned her 16-year-old daughter, Mmesoma, for leaking her intimate videos with a lover to her husband. The videos were allegedly sent to Chinasa's ex-husband, who then shared them with her friends and acquaintances, causing Chinasa immense shame and ridicule. According to sources, Chinasa had created the intimate videos with her lover to keep their emotions aflame during his absence. However, her children had access to her phone, and Mmesoma stumbled upon the videos and forwarded them to her father. The ex-husband then used the videos to ridicule and humiliate Chinasa. Chinasa has vowed to never acknowledge Mmesoma as her daughter again, citing the betrayal of trust and the shame brought upon her as a mother. "I regret ever having Mmesoma as my daughter. She has brought shame to me, and I will no longer acknowledge her as my own," Chinasa said. She fears that Mmesoma's actions may have long-term consequences and that her own grand...

Tragedy in Jos: 26-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Going Missing

A 26-year-old man, Emmanuel Moses Daro, from Kwall District in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, has been found dead after being declared missing. Daro was last seen on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Kabong Junction in Jos. On Monday, May 19, family and friends confirmed that Daro was murdered by unknown assailants. The news of his death has sparked an outpouring of grief and condolences for his loved ones. One of Daro's friends, Albert Garba Samuel, paid tribute to him, writing, "It pains so deep to type RIP for you bro. I pray that God will Comfort Your Family, loved ones and all that are mourning your death. May your killers know no peace." The community is still reeling from the shock of Daro's tragic death.

Lagos Police Debunk Rumors of Boko Haram Arrests in the State

The Lagos State Police Command has officially denied recent reports claiming that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects were arrested in different parts of Lagos. In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the report was completely false. He confirmed that the command immediately launched an investigation to verify the claims and found no evidence supporting them. According to the statement, police teams visited trailer parks and communities mentioned in the report. Leaders, drivers, and residents in those areas confirmed they had neither seen nor heard of any Boko Haram-related arrests. Additionally, surveillance detectives, the State Intelligence Department (SID), and other security units were deployed to verify the situation. The outcome remained the same—no arrests, no suspects. Describing the report as “entirely false, malicious, and ill-intentioned,” the police accused the source of attempting to spread fear and confusion ...

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