Mysteries Naija

Esther

Welcome to Mysteries Naija! True crime, mysteries & the occasional "what the hell?" and one episode at a time closer to trusting no one. 🇳🇬 We're dedicated to meticulously telling the stories of Nigerian true crime. From cold cases to notorious trials, we put the victims first, using a factual and respectful approach to uncover the full narrative. If you're looking for the complete story behind the headlines, you've come to the right place. Have a story for us? Kindly reach us at contact@mysteriesnaija.com

  1. 1d ago

    1,500 Brides. 1,500 Grooms. One Government-Funded Wedding (Kano 2026 Mass Wedding)

    On August 7, 2026, Kano State brought together 1,500 brides and 1,500 grooms for its annual government-backed mass wedding programme, known as Auren Gata. The state provided dowries, household items and financial support to help the couples begin their new lives. Among the newlyweds were widows, divorcees and young women who could not afford the traditional cost of marriage. And behind it all was a government programme costing billions of naira and attracting thousands of applicants. In this episode, we look at Kano's 2026 mass wedding, why the government is paying for thousands of marriages, who the programme is designed to help, and the very different lives of the people who walked in as strangers and left as married couples. Listener discretion is advised.

    1,500 Brides. 1,500 Grooms. One Government-Funded Wedding (Kano 2026 Mass Wedding)

  2. 5d ago

    “I Just Want To Die” Says Killer Boyfriend Pleading Not Guilty (Augusta Osedion Part 2)

    The first episode ended with Augusta Osedion dead inside her boyfriend's apartment and Killaboi gone. After Augusta Osedion's body was discovered, Killaboi disappeared from Nigeria. For months, the case continued to unfold online as questions grew about what happened between the couple and what led to Augusta's death. Eventually, Killaboi was arrested and brought back to Nigeria. Now, the story has moved from Instagram posts and public outrage to a courtroom. In this episode, we follow what happened after Augusta's death: Killaboi's disappearance, his arrest and extradition. Listener discretion is advised.

    “I Just Want To Die” Says Killer Boyfriend Pleading Not Guilty (Augusta Osedion Part 2)

  3. Aug 15

    He Said He'd "Mistakenly" Stabbed His Girlfriend Then Confessed Online (Augusta Osedion Part 1)

    In July 2023, 21-year-old Augusta Osedion had an argument with her boyfriend, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, better known online as Killaboi. Then Augusta stopped answering her family's calls. What followed was a search that ended inside her boyfriend's apartment in Ajah, Lagos, where police discovered her decomposing body while Killaboi fled Nigeria. In this episode, we trace Augusta Osedion's relationship with Killaboi, the days surrounding her disappearance, the discovery that shocked her family. Listener discretion is advised.

    He Said He'd "Mistakenly" Stabbed His Girlfriend Then Confessed Online (Augusta Osedion Part 1)

  4. Aug 12

    He Sold A Fake Airport For $242 Million — and They Actually Paid Him (Emmanuel Nwude)

    What if someone offered you a chance to invest in a brand-new airport in Nigeria's capital? Now imagine discovering the airport didn't exist. In the 1990s, Nigerian businessman and former Union Bank director Emmanuel Nwude convinced Nelson Sakaguchi, a director at Brazil's Banco Noroeste, that Abuja was getting a new airport. Nwude used a false identity and a completely fictitious project to orchestrate a fraud worth $242 million, making it one of the most notorious banking scams (419) in Nigerian history. Listener discretion is advised.

    He Sold A Fake Airport For $242 Million — and They Actually Paid Him (Emmanuel Nwude)

  5. Aug 8

    The Most Hated Family in Nigeria and What They Did to Ochanya (Ochanya Ogbanje)

    Ochanya Ogbanje lived through something no child should ever have experienced. At just seven years old, her life was allegedly placed in the hands of people who were supposed to protect her. Years later, Ochanya was dead, and the circumstances surrounding her life and death would trigger outrage across Nigeria. What happened inside that family? How did a child endure years of suffering without being protected? And why did the case become one of Nigeria's most controversial stories of child sexual abuse, exploitation and justice? In this episode, we follow Ochanya Ogbanje's story, the people at the centre of it, and the events that eventually brought the case into the public eye. Some stories are difficult to hear. This is one of them. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    The Most Hated Family in Nigeria and What They Did to Ochanya (Ochanya Ogbanje)

  6. Aug 5

    Young Bride Murders Husband Just 9 Days After Their Wedding (Saudat Jibril)

    Nine days. That was all the time Saudat Jibril and her husband had as a married couple before their marriage ended tragically. According to investigators, Saudat Jibril slit her newly wedded husband's throat inside their home, sending shockwaves through the community. The case quickly became one of Nigeria's most disturbing newlywed murder cases, raising questions about what could have happened behind closed doors in less than two weeks of marriage. How does a marriage last only nine days before ending in murder? And were there warning signs that everyone missed? Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    Young Bride Murders Husband Just 9 Days After Their Wedding (Saudat Jibril)

  7. Aug 3

    25-Year-Old Model Tortured to Death by Friends Over a Stolen iPhone 12 Accusation (Ibrahim Mbaya)

    At just 25 years old, Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya was accused of stealing an iPhone 12. Instead of being handed over to the police, he was allegedly held captive, brutally tortured by people he knew, and beaten for hours. By the time the violence stopped, Ibrahim was dead. The case sparked outrage across Nigeria, raising serious questions about jungle justice, mob violence, and why accusations continue to replace due process. In this episode, we reconstruct the Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya case from the beginning. We examine the events leading to the theft accusation, how a group of friends allegedly became his executioners, and the calls for justice from a community left in shock. How does an allegation of stealing a phone end with a young man's death? And why does jungle justice continue to claim lives across Nigeria? Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    25-Year-Old Model Tortured to Death by Friends Over a Stolen iPhone 12 Accusation (Ibrahim Mbaya)

  8. Jul 31

    Husband Stabbed 44 Times by His Wife (Maryam Sanda)

    A young couple. A high-profile family. A marriage that ended in one of Nigeria's most shocking homicide cases. In November 2017, Bilyaminu Bello was stabbed 44 times inside his Abuja home. His wife, Maryam Sanda, was arrested, charged with murder. The case drew nationwide attention, not only because of the brutality of the killing, but because it raised difficult conversations about domestic violence, toxic relationships, privilege, and justice. In this episode, we retrace the final hours before Bilyaminu Bello's death, the conviction of Maryam Sanda, the appeals that followed, and why the case remains one of the most discussed murder trials in Nigerian history. Was there warning signs before the tragedy? What really happened inside their home that night? And why does the case still divide opinions years later? Listener discretion is advised.

    Husband Stabbed 44 Times by His Wife (Maryam Sanda)
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Welcome to Mysteries Naija! True crime, mysteries & the occasional "what the hell?" and one episode at a time closer to trusting no one. 🇳🇬 We're dedicated to meticulously telling the stories of Nigerian true crime. From cold cases to notorious trials, we put the victims first, using a factual and respectful approach to uncover the full narrative. If you're looking for the complete story behind the headlines, you've come to the right place. Have a story for us? Kindly reach us at contact@mysteriesnaija.com

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  • Creator
    Esther
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Esther
  • Show Website
    Mysteries Naija