Saturday 20 August 2016

Mob sets ablaze wanted Lagos rapist


A member of a gang that specialised in raping women and minors in Ibese, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, has been burnt to death after he was caught by an angry mob.

Nigeria will remain polio-free, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday identified the downturn in the nation’s economy and insecurity in some states as some of the challenges facing the nation’s desire to completely eradicate wild polio virus.

Protest as policeman kills Okada rider


THERE was pandemonium in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday as commercial motorcyclists, popularly called okada riders, clashed with policemen over the killing of their colleague by a policeman.

Pastor keeps nine-year-old son in chain for a month


The Ogun State Police Command have commenced a manhunt for a pastor who allegedly chained his son inside a room for over month.

Heavy rain kills 87 in China


Heavy rain in China has killed at least 87 people and forced thousands from their homes, state media reported on Saturday.