3 Konga staff members land in court over theft of 500 phones worth N9.6m

Three staff members of an online retail outlet, Konga, on Friday, appeared before a Yaba Chief Magistrates' Court in Lagos State

66-year-old woman duped of N4m by lady church member posing as house agent

A 66-year-old woman, Bimbo Shoremekun, on Friday, narrated to a Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja, how she was duped of N4 million by a church member who posed as house agent.

Man to die by hanging for stabbing another man to death

A Kano State High Court, on Friday, sentenced a 31-year-old-man, Isma’il Umar, to death by hanging for stabbing his friend to death over a misunderstanding.

Two women’s bodies found in gutter

Two female bodies were found on Tuesday in a gutter in Ikorodu, Lagos.

Man, 54, arraigned for defiling 3-year-old girl

A 54-year-old man, Kehinde Layode, was on Wednesday, brought before a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for allegedly defiling a 3-year-old girl (name withheld).

How we killed 9 policemen at Ikorodu creek

Nine persons, including an amputee have been arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Task Force on Pipeline Vandalism, for vandalizing and siphoning petroleum products

Security operatives nab 6 suspected robbers in Delta

SECURITY operatives have arrested six suspected armed robbers at Ofagbe community, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State.

Man in court over alleged rape of colleague

A 27-year-old man, Micheal Agboola, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court, Lagos for allegedly raping his colleague (names withheld) within the company premises on Allen Avenue, Ikeja.

How we upgraded from phones thieves to full-time robbers—Suspects

Two suspected car snatchers, arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, attached to the Lagos State Police Command, have revealed how they graduated from snatching phones to car robbery.

Troops intercept 4 female suicide bombers in Mafa

The Nigerian Army disclosed that vigilante members of the Borno Youths Empowerment popularly referred to as Civilian JTF, in the early hours of Wednesday, intercepted four female suicide bombers close to a checkpoint, 25 kilometers of Maiduguri, the state capital.

Civil Defence Rescues 30 Trafficked Teenagers

No fewer than 30 teenagers who were about to be trafficked to neighboring countries for child labour have been rescued by the Enugu command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC).

Council Chairman Killed, 48 Hours after Being Sworn in

Newly-appointed transition committee chairman of Jos East local government Area of Plateau state, Mr. Hosea Azi, was on Saturday killed in a ghastly along motor accident alongside his kidnappers near Keffi, along Abuja road as his abductors were escaping with him.

My first marriage taught me patience — Kunle Ayo

Mr and Mrs Ayo

Multi-award winning, South Africa-based Nigerian gospel artiste, Kunle Ayo, is married to his manager, Adeola. They speak about their union:

Woman, 45, nabbed with tons of cocaine

A 45-year- old, Senegalese woman, Sall Fatou, has been arrested by officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Zone A attempting to cross the Seme border with tons of cocaine.

Two arrested over death of businessman in Edo

Two persons, including the head of Idughiamwen quarters, Ikhueniro community in Uhunmwode local government area of Edo State, Chief Famous Onozigue, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a businessman in a brothel, the Corner Rest Guest House.

Police arrest soldier, fake naval personnel for robbery in Lagos

Four fake naval personnel and a soldier were weekend arrested by Lagos state Police command for alleged armed robbery. 

Herbalist in Police net over gun-running

The Special Anti Robbery Squad of Ogun State Police Command has arrested one herbalist for keeping arms and making charms for a group of suspected armed robbers who have been terrorizing innocent people of the state.

Undergraduate in soup for impersonating Oyo First Lady on Facebook

A 400-Level student of History and Inter­national Relations in a private univer­sity in Osun State, Adubi, who was arrested by men of Oyo State police command for allegedly impersonat­ing Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Facebook, has said the heavy burden of paying his school fees forced him into the crime.

Woman burnt alive by suspected assassins

A 77-year-old woman, Elder Mrs. Grace Orizu was roasted alive on Saturday afternoon when her son’s five-room bungalow at Little Wood Estate, Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state was allegedly set ablaze by suspected arsonists.

Holy Ghost Congress: Prominent clerics hold special prayer for Nigeria

Prayers were daily offered for God’s intervention in the country at the ongoing 18th annual Holy Ghost Congress of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, as several eminent gospel ministers from various denominations led the daily expanding crowd of worshipers in supplication to intercede for the family, the church, leaders ,youth and the nation at large.

Man, wife, two children roasted in Kontagora fire

Kontagora in Niger State was thrown into mourning after a family of four was consumed by fire in their residence.

9 year old girl badly beaten by her madam

A concerned woman shared photos of a badly beaten 9 year old Onyinyechi on her Facebook page, saying Onyinye, who serves as a housemaid, was beaten by her madam/aunty.

Pastor’s son beheads 11-year-old girl in Delta state for ritual

The Delta state Police command have arrested 15 year old Silas Anidi, the only son of the General Overseer of God Pecu­liar Evangelical Ministry, Sapele, Delta State, for beheading 11-year-old Aghogho Igbi and was about to do same to the deceased’s sister, Favour, when neighbours intervened and got him arrested.

Anguish as Redeemed Church Traffic Shuts Down Lagos

It was hell for Lagosians on Friday as many residents of the mega city spent hours in traffic before getting to their various destinations. 

Egypt jails two policemen for beating lawyer to death

An Egyptian court sentenced two officers with the secret police to five years in prison on Saturday for beating to death an imprisoned lawyer, the second such verdict in a week.

Confusion, as 2 corpses disappear from morgue in Benin on burial day

Policemen on Thursday averted a breakdown of law and order at the Central Hospital, Benin City, following the mysterious disappearance of two corpses from the hospital morgue.

Man drops dead after sex romp

Operatives of the Lagos State Po­lice Criminal Investigation De­partment, Panti, is set to unravel the mystery behind the death of Wale Ademola, 38, who was found dead in a hotel in the Shomolu area of the state on December 6, 2015.

Hoodlums kill two traders over toll

There has been tension in the Tollgate area of Mushin, Lagos State, after some suspected cult members, who stormed the community, shot dead two traders.

Businessman, who videoed dying wife, arrested

A 29-year-old businessman, Oluchi Ajimowu, is being held by the State Department for Criminal Investigation, Yaba, Lagos, for his alleged involvement in the death of her wife, Priscillia Ajimowu.

How 7-month-old baby was roasted to death

Tragedy, occurred again in Lekki area of the state Thursday afternoon, when fire consumed a seven- month-old baby while her parents were away. 

Cops arrest security guards for impersonating soldiers

Two security guards attached to an estate in Akowonjo, Egbeda, Lagos, have been arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the state police command for allegedly impersonating men of the Nigerian Army.

Medical student pours hot water on sister

A 32-year-old lady, Oluwafunke Arogbonlo, is in a critical condition at a specialist hospital in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, after her sister, identified as Yemisi, allegedly poured hot water on her.

Pupils attack teachers with guns in Osun

Some teachers at Anglican High School and Adenle Middle School in Osogbo narrowly escaped being shot when some cultists invaded the school compound and chased out teachers.

Man weeps in court as wife sues for divorce

There was mild drama yesterday at the Agboyi/Ketu Customary Court when a respondent, Mr Bayo Bankole broke down in tears and started pleading with his estranged wife, Ejiro Bankole not to break their almost five-year -old marriage.

Security guard docked over alleged rape of 29-year-old woman

A security guard, Kenechukwu Okonkwo, was yesterday brought before a Lagos High Court, Ikeja, for allegedly raping a 29-year old woman (name withheld).

Lagos govt seals 53 churches, mosques, hotels over pollution

The Lagos State government, yesterday, sealed 53 churches, mosques and hotels across the metropolis over noise pollution and other environmental nuisances.

Man, 32, gets life jail for drug trafficking

A 32-year-old man, Lawrence Aluagu, was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of a Federal High Court in Lagos, for drug trafficking.

Man, 26, in court over threat to neighbour’s life

A 26-year-old man, Giwa Taiwo, who allegedly threatened the life of his neighbour, Mr Emma Adebowale, was yesterday in an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Mechanic in court for allegedly stealing 3 gallons of engine oil

A 36-year-old mechanic, Bolaji Ojo, was on Thursday arraigned in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing three gallons of motor engine oil valued at N10,500. 

16 year-old in court for defiling two minors, two and six

A 16 year-old student, name withheld was on Monday arraigned before a Lagos Chief Magistrate Court in Ikeja over allegations of defiling two minors.

Policeman killed in shootout with bank robbers

One policeman has lost his life in a shootout with armed robbers who invaded a community bank in the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Unemployed graduate bags 1-month imprisonment for stealing laptop

A Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced a 27-year old unemployed graduate, Mukaila Akanni, to one month imprisonment for stealing a laptop at the American Embassy in Abuja. 

Police arraign 24-year-old for murder in Benin

The police have arraigned a 24-year-old man before an Egor Magistrates Court sitting in Benin, Edo State for the alleged murder of one Endurance Guobadia.

Scientists confirm new sexual disease

Scientists in the United Kingdom have confirmed the existence of a new sexually transmitted disease called mycoplasma genitalium.

Conductor kills man a week to US travel

Babatunde Omoyeni

Babatunde Omoyeni, a web designer who planned to spend his Christmas and New Year celebrations in the United States of America, has been killed in Lagos over N50.

EFCC accuses man of swallowing $115,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged one Onwuasonya Augustine to court for allegedly swallowing $115,000 to avoid declaring it to officials of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

I needed money for graduation – 20-year-old suspect

A 20-year-old robbery suspect, Lanre Makinde, who was arrested by the police in Lagos, said he became a robber to raise money for his graduation.

Man in court for robbing Taxi driver at gun point

A 37-year-old man, Joseph Ozomena, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for allegedly robbing a taxi driver at gun point.

New VC laments ABSU’s poor academic ranking

The new Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, ABSU, Uturu, Prof. Uche Ikonne has decried the university’s poor ranking, which he said is at a low ebb and vowed to enhance the national and international ranking of the university.