True Crime with Reni

The Whipping Boys of Tudor England 13.03.2026 3:51 ↓

In Tudor England, princes couldn’t be beaten. So someone else took the punishment.

Two Ways to Make Money Today 12.03.2026 4:46 ↓

The FBI is offering $5 million for information about Ruja Ignatova, the “Cryptoqueen” who disappeared after a $4 billion crypto scam. Or you could just use VeloRemit. If you live in the UK or Canada and send money to Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Congo, or Benin, use my code RENI, complete verification, send your first £100 or $100, and you’ll get £10 or $10 credited to your VeloRemit balance.

The Unsolved Killing of Dipo Dina 10.03.2026 5:57 ↓

Two suspects were named in the investigation into the killing of Nigerian politician Dipo Dina. But their photos were never widely published. Their names only appear in court reports.

Mossadegh: The Coup That Changed Iran 09.03.2026 5:20 ↓

The prime minister who tried to take Iran’s oil back from foreign control… and the coup that removed him.

Nigeria’s First Ladies (1960–2026) 08.03.2026 7:23 ↓

Nigeria’s First Ladies

Nkrumah vs Kotoka: The 1966 Coup 🇬🇭 06.03.2026 6:46 ↓

Happy Independence Day, Ghana! 🇬🇭

Iran: Revolution, Power, and the Path to War 03.03.2026 9:04 ↓

This didn’t happen overnight. From the 1979 Revolution to today’s conflict, this is how Iran’s system of power shaped the path to war.

The Unsolved Killing of Ken McElroy 02.03.2026 5:45 ↓

40 witnesses. Zero suspects. The town that stayed silent.

When Nigeria Shocked England Barefoot (1949) 28.02.2026 4:10 ↓

In 1949, before independence and before the Super Eagles, a Nigerian team travelled to England and surprised everyone with their skill, style, and fearless football.

El Mencho: What Happens When You Kill a Cartel King? 26.02.2026 7:04 ↓

El Mencho was one of the most wanted men in the world. When he finally died, the violence didn’t stop. It spread.

Jeffrey Epstein: The Basics Explained 24.02.2026 12:20 ↓

‼️Correction: Virginia Giuffre’s family later confirmed she died by suicide in 2025. I previously said accident…thanks to those who pointed it out.

A First Lady, A Surgery, A Court Case 23.02.2026 5:29 ↓

She travelled abroad for a private procedure. Days later, Nigeria was mourning its First Lady. The story of Stella Obasanjo.

Tignon: When Fashion Became Resistance 21.02.2026 3:38 ↓

In 1786, Black women in Louisiana were forced by law to cover their hair. They turned that restriction into beauty, identity, and power.

Ekweremadu Case Explained 20.02.2026 6:55 ↓

One medical decision turned into an international criminal case. Here’s what really happened.

Adam: The Boy Found In The Thames 18.02.2026 2:22 ↓

In 2001, a child’s torso was found in London’s River Thames. Forensics revealed he had likely come from West Africa only days before his death. He was given the name Adam. His real identity is still unknown.

The Butcher of Hargeisa: Mohamed Said Hersi Morgan. 16.02.2026 5:21 ↓

A general to some. A butcher to others. The story of Mohamed Said Hersi Morgan.

Remember Berry Washington 15.02.2026 3:05 ↓

A story from 1919 that history almost forgot.

Dalia Dippolito: 1000% Sure 13.02.2026 5:04 ↓

she said she was “1000% sure.”

Understanding FGM 11.02.2026 4:35 ↓

FGM stands for Female Genital Mutilation. It is still happening to girls today, often in the name of culture, purity, and marriage. This is what it really means and why it continues.

He didn’t say “amen” 09.02.2026 8:29 ↓

The case of Ria Ramkissoon and 1 Mind Ministries

Mary Slessor, The Twins, and The Kings of Calabar 08.02.2026 4:20 ↓

The story of the twins in Old Calabar is bigger than one name. Mary Slessor played a huge role, but Efik kings and local communities had already begun changing this belief decades earlier. This is the full story.

The Babak Khorramdin story 06.02.2026 5:46 ↓

Three murders. One family. Hidden for years.

The Name; Nwiboko Obodo 04.02.2026 6:21 ↓

A real history, a divided memory, and a village name people still react to.

The Woman Who Said She Was God 02.02.2026 5:46 ↓

On one street in Mushin, people removed their shoes before entering a house because the woman inside said the ground was holy.

Scary Folktales With Rules for Staying Alive 31.01.2026 6:59 ↓

These are folktales. Stories passed down to teach warnings and survival lessons.