The Face Of Bravery (Dele Giwa)

The Face Of Bravery (Dele Giwa)

It looked like an ordinary package. On the morning of October 19, 1986, renowned Nigerian journalist and Newswatch co-founder Dele Giwa received a parcel at his home in Lagos. Moments after opening it, a powerful explosion tore through the room, making him the first prominent Nigerian known to have been killed by a letter bomb. Nearly four decades later, the assassination remains one of Nigeria's most enduring unsolved mysteries. The bombing sparked widespread speculation, multiple investigations, allegations involving powerful figures, and decades of public debate. In this episode, we reconstruct the Dele Giwa case, examining his career in journalism. Was it an attack on one man, or a message to an entire nation?

Would a Military Doctor Play With Fire? (Samson & Retyit Haruna)

They had been married for just five months. Then a fire inside their home changed everything. Lieutenant Dr. Samson Haruna, a Nigerian Army medical officer, suffered severe burns during a domestic incident in Akwa Ibom State, and later died from his injuries. As news of the tragedy spread, social media quickly settled on one version of events. But as the investigation continued, a different account emerged, sparking nationwide debate over what really happened inside the couple's home. In this episode, we reconstruct the Samson and Retyit Haruna case from the beginning, their marriage, the events leading up to the fire, the conflicting accounts, the military investigation, and the online battle that turned a personal tragedy into one of Nigeria's most talked-about cases in recent years. Listener discretion is advised.

She Married a Man Who Didn't Exist (Amina & Emeka)

What began as a love story soon became a mystery that captivated thousands online.Amina, a Gambian woman, believed she had found the man she wanted to spend her life with, a Nigerian man she knew as Emeka. But as questions about his identity and past began to surface, the marriage became the center of intense public attention. In this episode, we examine the timeline of Amina's relationship, the claims made, the allegations surrounding "Emeka," and how a private marriage became one of the internet's most talked-about relationship stories.We separate verified facts from online speculation, explore the evidence that emerged, and explain why this case continues to generate debate across social media.Listener discretion is advised.

Came Home From School on Emergency Medical Leave... and Died (Sylvester Oromoni)

In November 2021, 11-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jr. left for boarding school like thousands of other Nigerian children. Weeks later, he returned home with severely ill and within days, he was dead. His death sparked one of Nigeria's most emotional and controversial public debates. His family alleged that Sylvester had been bullied, assaulted, and forced to consume a harmful substance by fellow students at Dowen College, Lagos. The school denied the allegations, while multiple investigations, and medical reports produced conflicting conclusions that divided public opinion. In this episode, we reconstruct the Sylvester Oromoni case from the beginning. His final days at school, the allegations made by his family, the school's response, the police investigation, autopsy findings, legal proceedings, and why the case remains one of the most debated tragedies in Nigeria's recent history. More than three years later, many Nigerians are still asking the same question: What really happened to Sylvester Oromoni?

Killer Walks Around With A Severed Head — Says "I Have No Regrets" (Salome Adaidu)

Salome Adaidu was a 24-year-old NYSC member with plans for the future. In January 2025, she visited someone she knew. She never returned. A shocking discovery led to the arrest of Timileyin Ajayi, a man who would become the center of one of Nigeria's most disturbing murder cases. The investigation uncovered allegations of a brutal killing, dismemberment, and an attempted disposal of her remains, triggering nationwide outrage. In this episode of Mysteries Naija, we reconstruct the timeline of the Salome Adaidu case, who she was, the court proceedings, and why this tragedy became one of the most talked-about true crime cases in Nigeria. Listener discretion is strongly advised.