Suspected phone thief posts selfie on victim’s Instagram

The Lagos State Police Command is on the trail of a suspected burglar who allegedly posted his picture on the Instagram account of his victim.

Gunmen attack Ogun community, kidnap landlords, rape women

No fewer than two landlords have been abducted and three women reportedly raped in a renewed onslaught by some gunmen on residents of Ibafo, Ogun State.

Learner driver crushes woman to death in Kano

The Word of Faith Christian Centre, Kano, was thrown into mourning on Friday when a learner driver, Gloria Okocha, accidentally crushed another member of the church, Remi Nwokolor, to death.

Security guards arrest two suspected pipeline vandals

SECURITY guards attached to Belemaoil Producing Limited, on Tuesday, arrested two suspected pipeline vandals in Rivers State.

Customs impound goods worth N1.3bn in six months

The Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone “C”, Owerri, Imo State has seized a total of 169 items with a Duty Paid Value of N1,379,772,517 and a total of N394,815,038 as an underpayment recovered between January and June, 2016.

Two on trial for stealing onions

The Police on Friday arraigned two men, Toheeb Adesokan and Mutiu Olatinwo in an Iyaganku Senior magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing onions and other items valued at N100, 000.

NAFDAC impounds unregistered drugs worth N15m

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control impounded unregistered drugs worth N15 million in Gembu, Taraba State.

The impounded drugs included Tramadol and Sildenafil combination.

Child Marriage: Gambia to jail parents 21 years

Gambia passed a law banning child marriage Thursday and introduced heavy jail terms for anyone who breaks the new rules.

Woman chases kidnapper riding motorcycle, rescues daughter

There was confusion on Agbe Road in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State on Wednesday after a suspected kidnapper snatched a girl from her mother and attempted to escape with her on a motorcycle.

Truck crushes Imam, pupils to death during Jumat service

Tragedy struck in Odeomu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State on Friday when a truck lost control, veered off the Osogbo-Ibadan Highway and crushed three pupils and two adults to death.

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 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.

Death by fallen tree: Pregnant woman rots in Ondo mortuary over culture clash

To 35-year-old Sunday Effiong, an indigene of Akwa Ibom State who lives in Idanre in Ondo State, there is no better definition for multiple tragedies than what has befallen him in the past few weeks.

Policeman rapes girl, begs victim’s family for forgiveness

Fifteen-year-old Mary Udo has yet to recover fully after being allegedly raped by a police inspector penultimate Thursday.

Brothers kill two to implicate sibling over inheritance

Two brothers, Saidi and Idris Amadu, from Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, have confessed to killing a woman, Rohimat Kehinde, and a girl, Fasilat Azeez, to implicate their eldest brother, Ayodele, over a family inheritance.

We need N500m to survive, kidnappers of Lagos monarch tell family

One week after the kidnap of the Oniba of Ibaland, Oba Yushau Oseni, his abductors have demanded N500m for his release.

Policeman opens fire at Ohanaeze meeting in Enugu

Leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-political body of the Igbos, narrowly escaped death on Friday when a trigger happy policeman opened fire at the National Secretariat of the organisation in Enugu.

Church building collapse claims one in Asaba

One person was feared dead on Tuesday evening after a one-storey building under construction, allegedly belonging to the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Movement in Asaba, the Delta State capital, collapsed.

Police parade two for allegedly killing daughter, uncle

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has paraded one Victor Esin, from Urue Offong/Oruko Local Council and Joseph Ibanga from Ibiono Ibom Local Council, for allegedly killing his uncle and daughter respectively.

How watermelon boosts sperm quality, by studies

Can a meal of watermelon improve sperm parameters? Can hitherto ‘infertile’ men be able to impregnate their partners or rather become more sexually active after regular intake of watermelon?

Air Force arrests suspected impersonators

The 107 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Camp, Lagos, yesterday paraded two suspects, Abiodun Akinsanya and Moses Johnson, for impersonation and illegal possession of military camouflages and accoutrements.

Wanted Lagos rapist rapes 60-year-old, blinds daughter

A serial rapist in Ibeshe, Ikorodu, Lagos State, is on the run after allegedly raping a 60-year-old woman, identified simply as Francisca.

Chinese lovers fight during arraignment for arson

There was a mild drama at the Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after two Chinese lovers – Zhen Zhen, female (47) and Leo Jian Feng, male (41) – engaged in fisticuffs on the court premises.

Police arrest Lagos pastor for N3m land fraud

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the pastor of a church in the Ayobo area of the state, Gabriel Olakitan, for allegedly defrauding a businessman of N3m.

Gas explosion kills three in Edo

No fewer than three persons, including two children, have been killed by a gas explosion at 32, Osazuwa Street, along Agbor road, in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.

Hoodlums vandalise PHED station in A’Ibom

Some hoodlums have vandalised power station of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company at Nto-Udo Enwan, in the Ika Local Government Area, carting away armoured cables and transformer oil.

Police nab man for killing daughter

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Joseph James for killing his four years old daughter, Glory James, and throwing her corpse into a stream.

Welder beheads farmer in Kwara

A welder, Mr. Segun Bamidele, has been arrested for allegedly beheading a farmer, Mr. Sunday Owolabi.

EFCC hunts female ATM thief for stealing N3m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched a nationwide manhunt for a woman believed to be in her 20s, Tofunmi Akinade, who is alleged to be a serial Automated Teller Machine fraudster and identity thief.

Man jailed for Mourinho burglary attempt

A man has been jailed for four weeks after attempting to break into Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s London home, British police said Monday.

N20m ransom demanded to free Foursquare member

Kidnappers have demanded N20m ransom from the family of a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Calabar, Mr. Patrick Obasse, who was abducted on Sunday.

Man kills Ogun worshipper for stepping on his toes

The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for one Kehinde Lawal for allegedly killing a technician, Mutiu Edunjobi, in the Isheri area of the state.

Police hunt for killers of bride in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has begun investigation into the murder of a new wed bride in Sha’iskawa Village.

Drunken man stabs sleeping uncle to death

A launderer, Monday Eze, has stabbed his 55-year-old uncle, Ebere Akpu, to death in the Orile Agege area of Lagos State.

I bought fake N200,000 with N30,000 – Ex-convict

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a robbery suspect, one Felix Ademola.

Ademola, an ex-convict, who left prison a few months ago, was paraded along with other robbery suspects at the state command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Court jails man seven years for fraud

An Evbouriaria Magistrates’ Court in Benin, Edo State, has sentenced a 42-year-old man, Charles Hamilton, to seven years imprisonment for defrauding a company of N485, 000.

Guard arrested for raping pupil on school premises

The police have arrested a security guard of a public school in Lagos, Adeniyi Primary School, Itire, for allegedly raping an eight-year-old pupil.

Stepmother, Edo teachers to die for murder

An Abudu High Court in Edo State has sentenced a stepmother, Betty Stephen, and two teachers to death by hanging over the murder of a two-year-old girl.

How married woman died in hotel – Residents

Neighbours of a woman, who died last Friday in a hotel in Ikotun, Lagos State, have opened up on what transpired shortly before her death.

Two homosexuals rescued from mob in Enugu

Two suspected homosexuals, Orji Odinaka, 32, and Ejineme Nonso, 22, are being held by the police in Enugu State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Police Command, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the two men were rescued from an irate mob that wanted to set them ablaze.

Doctor rapes woman during abortion

A doctor allegedly raped a woman during an abortion procedure two weeks after he masturbated in front of her during a physical examination, a court has heard.

How police inspector raped girl, 15, at gunpoint in A’Ibom

Ibuotenang (A victim of police brutality)

A police inspector attached to Mkpat Enin Police Division in the Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has allegedly raped a 15-year old girl, Udo, at gunpoint.

Two sisters die in Lagos candle fire

Tragedy struck on Tuesday in the Ipaja area of Lagos State after two siblings were killed in a fire incident suspected to have been caused by a candle.

Teenagers attack school, beat principal, steal N1.5m

Pandemonium broke out at the Lagooz Schools on Omotoye Estate in the Orile Agege area of Lagos State after some hoodlums invaded the school premises.

Six siblings die of food poisoning in Anambra

Six siblings in Ekwulumili in the Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have been confirmed dead after eating poisoned food.

Pregnant women advised to use hospitals

Pregnant women in Lagos State have been advised to stop patronising unregistered traditional birth attendants for child delivery services.

LASU suspends 25 students over exam malpractice

The authorities of the Lagos State University, Ojo, have suspended 25 students for their alleged involvement in examination malpractice.