Man loses parents, sisters to B’Haram, becomes a drug addict

An Internally Displaced Person at Dalori camp in Maiduguri on Tuesday said he took to drugs to erase the memory of the slaughter of his father, mother and four sisters by Boko Haram insurgents.

Abia Govt to appoint 34 physically challenged persons as aides

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has directed the transition committee chairmen of the 17 local government areas in the state to appoint two disabled persons each from their areas as special assistants as a way of reducing unemployment in the state.

Five expatriates kidnapped, one killed in Calabar

At least five foreign expatriates and two Nigerians were on Wednesday kidnapped at the Idundu axis of the Calabar-Oban road by suspected militants.

Killer of Yoruba leader in Kano sentenced to death

Justice Kabiru Auta of a Kano High Court on Wednesday sentenced the killer of a Kano-based business tycoon, philanthropist and Yoruba leader, Alhaji Ganiyu Akanbi Bello to death by hanging.

Kidnapped bishop found dead in Benue

THE Vicar-General, Catholic Bishop of Otukpo and Priest in charge of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Okpoga, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, Rev. Father John Adeyi, who was kidnapped two months ago, has been found dead.

NDLEA advises parents to counsel children on drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has called on parents to sensitise their children to the dangers of using illicit drugs.

Two to die by hanging in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court, sitting in Ikole Ekiti, has sentenced two persons to death by hanging for murder.

Using smartphone in bed can cause blindness

Looking at your smartphone while lying in bed at night could make you temporary blind in one eye, British doctors have reported.

NGO trains 30 human trafficking victims in Kano

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action, on Thursday in Kano started the training of 30 female victims of human trafficking in various trades.

Man, 32, commits suicide in Bauchi

A 32-year old resident of Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Cletus Paulus, has hanged himself on a tree behind his house.

NDLEA arrests 156 drug offenders in Anambra

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Anambra State said it had arrested no fewer than 156 drug offenders in the state between January and May this year.

Police arrest, release monarch over false allegation

The traditional ruler of Mbutu Ukwu community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, His Royal Highness, Eze Emma Nwaimo, has been released on bail by the Imo State Police Command.

NDLEA arrests 160 suspects in Kwara

The Kwara State Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mr. Apeh Reuben, on Monday, said the agency had arrested 160 suspects for drug-related offences.

Motorcyclist forges police ID card to evade arrest

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a motorcyclist, Kehinde Alani, for allegedly forging a police ID card.

Man rapes, impregnates 15-year-old daughter in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Ike Iwuanyanwu, for allegedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter, Priscilla (pseudonym) at Ajao Estate, in the Isolo area of the state.

Herdsmen kill 45-yr-old farmer in Delta

RESIDENTS of Ossissa community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State have been thrown into mourning following the killing of a 45-year-old farmer by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.

Court remands man for bathing policeman with hot soup

An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded a 33-year-old dry cleaner, Imole Emmanuel, in prison custody for pouring hot soup on a police corporal, Kayode Akingbade.

Ladies, use sex as a tool to train and tame your men

Ladies, we have some good news for you – you got the power over your men. That power is in sex, and you can wisely use it for the good of your family and you!

19 die in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

No fewer than 19 people have been reported dead in a multiple crash at the Fidiwo/Ajebo end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Policemen shoot three polytechnic students during protest

There was confusion on Sunday at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, after policemen attached to the ‘B’ Division Police Station, Otapete, reportedly opened fire on protesting students.

I wasn’t in my senses during operation – Suspected burglar

A 22-year-old man, Jamiu Labara, who is standing trial before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court over an alleged burglary, has pleaded guilty to the offence, saying he was not in his senses when he burgled a shop in the Oniwaya area of Agege.

Cook kills friend for reporting him to police

The Lagos State police command has arrested a man, Daniel Okorie, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Onyeka Jackson, to death in the Iyana Isashi area of the state.

Kids branded witches escape lynching in C’River

TWO kids were on Friday rescued at Ikot-Abasi-Effiom community in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State by a Calabar-based child’s rights organisation, Basic Rights Counsel Initiative.

Nimbo massacre: I recorded killing to show my people our success –Suspect

Some chilling details have emerged on the April 25 massacre of residents of Nimbo community in Enugu State by Fulani herdmen following the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect, Mohammadu Zurai, by the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team.

We operate with just one AK47 – Kaduna priests’ abductors

Eight weeks after three clergy men from Kaduna State were abducted at Dutse Village in Kadua State, the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team has conducted a raid on hideouts used by suspected kidnappers in the state leading to the arrest of men now believed to have masterminded the abduction.

Herbalist marries off 12-year-old grandchild to drunkard •I’m afraid grandpa’ll give me out to another man – Victim

In yet another case of child marriage, the police in Lagos have arrested a 37-year-old man, Michael Ugwu, for taking a 12-year-old orphan, identified simply as Nneka (not real name) as a wife. She was given out in marriage by her grandfather, identified as Abada, a native doctor in Enugu State.

I buy gifts for orphanages, donate to church after robbery – Suspect

A member of a notorious gang operating across the south-south and south-east of the country, Gogo Daniel Ume (aka Full Payment), has told the police about how he usually donated food items and gifts to his church after every successful operation.

Missing Abuja-based business woman

Almost one month after an Abuja-based business woman, Charity Aiyedogbon, went missing from her Gwarinpa home, family and friends have become more frantic as no clues have yet to come up on what happened to the mother of four.

I kidnapped neighbour’s son to keep my father alive – Suspect

Three years after the kidnap of a four-year-old boy, Alonge Oluwatumishe, on his way from school at Ishaga area of Lagos, his kidnappers who pocketed a N5m ransom in the operation have all but forgotten it ever happened.

Five arraigned in Kano over blasphemy murder

The principal suspect in the murder of Mrs Bridget Agbahime at Kofar Wambai market on June 2, 2016, Ahmed Dauda, alongside four other accomplices was on Friday arraigned at a Kano Magistrate Court.

Gang slaughters kidnap victim after member’s arrest by police

The Oyo State Police Command said a kidnap victim, Alhaji Adamu Auta, was slaughtered by his abductors even after the victim family agreed to pay a ransom of N2.5m.

Suspected wife killer, Jafaru, dies after chemical ingestion

Jafaru Sougie, 49, who was accused of killing his wife, Roseline, in the Oshodi area of Lagos State, after accusing her of infidelity, is dead.

Madam threatened to throw away my corpse if I die

Fifteen-year-old Linda Agidi from Odu Local Government Area, Benue State, says she can no longer endure the alleged assaults she is going through in the hands of her boss, Mrs. Toyin Adeyemi.

I lost all my savings, nearly lost my eyes –Lady attacked by ‘one chance’ boys in Lagos bus

The worst nightmare of a 27-year-old model, Busayomi Adegun, became a reality on Tuesday morning, as she went to work only to end up being a victim of a vicious attack by robbers who molested her in what Lagosians call a ‘one-chance’ bus.

I killed colonel when he struggled to grab gun – Killer of Army officer kidnapped in Kaduna

The trail of the suspects, who abducted and murdered late Col. Samaila Inusa, a Chief Instructor at the Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna State, started with a simple Tecno phone.

Court jails teenager over Facebook posts

A Malaysian teenager was sentenced to one year in jail on Tuesday over Facebook posts which insulted the royal family in a Southern state, the Deputy Public Prosecutor said.

Abortion: Court remands boyfriend, friend for teenager’s death

An Ado Ekiti Magistrate’s court on Monday remanded a 21- year old man, Olarewanju Olorunfemi and a female accomplice Sadiat Akeem, 18 for carrying out an aportion leading to the death of an 18-year-old Fumbi Taiwo.

Headless corpse rattles Edo residents

THERE was panic among residents of Auchi community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, following the shocking discovering of the headless corpse of a middle-aged man on the Benin-Okenne-Lokoja expressway.

Suspected killer of Addax employee arrested with skulls

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, has arrested one Godwin Okon, 35, from Effiat community in Mbo Local Government Area for allegedly possessing two skulls and three locally-made guns.

Kidnappers abduct, slaughter 11-year-old boy in Kano

The Kano State Police Command on Tuesday said that suspected kidnappers abducted and slaughtered one 11-year-old boy in Kano.

Court jails man 12 years for seeking to join IS

A California man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Tuesday for seeking to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State group and wage holy war, authorities said.

Herdsman stabs man to death in Nasarawa

A 20-year-old farmer, Mr. Nasiru Mohammed, has been allegedly stabbed to death following an altercation over crops with Fulani herdsman at Angwan Arimi in Bassa village area of Kokona Local Government of Nasarawa State.

Cult clash claims five in Benue agric varsity

No fewer than seven persons, including six students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, and a security man attached to a private students’ hostel in the school community have been killed in a cult related clash.

Muslim youths attack carpenter for eating during fasting

There was confusion in some parts of Kakuri, in Kaduna South Local Government Area, when a 41-year-old carpenter, Mr. Francis Emmanuel Francis, almost lost his right eye on Tuesday following an attack on him by Muslim youths for not observing the Ramadan fast.

Court jails five for life for rape

Five men convicted of gang-raping a Danish tourist in the Indian capital in 2014 were Friday sentenced to life in jail, a prosecutor said, the maximum term possible.

Two students feared killed during water protest

Two students of the Federal College of Education, Technical, Gombe State have been feared killed by security operatives during a violent protest over lack of water, power and other facilities.

Fake AEDC officer arrested in Abuja

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has arrested one Anthony Adeoye who made money out of issuing prepaid meters to residents of Abuja.

Fire kills seven-year-old during vigil in Lagos church

A seven-year-old girl, Priscilla Adesina, was killed on Saturday after fire razed a section of the Faith Revival Apostolic Church at Faith bus stop, Egbeda area of Lagos.

Shepherd Digest Magazine - July 2016 Edition

   

To appreciate you our esteemed readers, here is the Shepherd Digest Magazine - July 2016 Edition.

One thing you can't recycle is wasted time. May this month never be wasted by any event on your path.

Happy New Month!