Court sentences 3 kidnappers to 60 years imprisonment in Delta

Three accused persons who abducted Tobechukwu Ochei, younger brother to former Delta House of Assembly Speaker, Victor Ochei, in 2012, have been sentenced to 60 years imprisonment with hard labour by an Asaba High Court.

Gunmen kidnap artisan, demand N10m ransom

Unidentified gunmen have struck in Isiokpo community in the Ikwerre Local Government Area, kidnapping an artisan.

Magistrate accused of detaining woman for bashing car

A Lagos magistrate, Mrs. Funke Sule-Amzat, has been accused of abuse of power for allegedly sending a mother of three, Yetunde Osijo, to the Kirikiri Prison.

Fake gynaecologist arrested for defrauding three of N23m

The police in Oyo State have nabbed one Mrs. Damilola Ojo for allegedly defrauding three persons of the sum of N23,270,700 after posing as a gynaecologist.

Guard rapes eight-year-old in exchange for N10

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old security man, Freedom Barryneh, for allegedly raping his neigbour’s daughter, aged eight.

Man, step son arrested in Bayelsa over secret burial of wife

A 53 year old man, Seimukumo Agnaju and his step son, Larry Godsgift, aged 16 have been arrested by the Anti Vice Squad of the Nigerian Police over alleged mysterious death and secret burial of his wife at the Akenpai suburb of Yenagoa Bayelsa State.

Five vandals nabbed, 87 jerrycans of petrol recovered

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State Command, has arrested five suspected vandals in Ibafo.

Edo teacher jailed for sexual assault

An Egor Magistrates’ Court, Benin, Edo State, on Wednesday sentenced a 47-year-old man, Rotimi Olayemi, to four years’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

Police quiz Queen’s College teacher, principal over allegation

The Lagos State Police Command has begun investigation into an alleged case of sexual abuse against a biology teacher of Queen’s College, Mr. Owoseni Osifala.

Gunmen kill police sergeant in Rivers

Unknown gunmen lastweek shot and killed a police sergeant at Waterlines area of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Lagos magistrate’s car damage: Mother of 3 released on bail

Osijo Yetunde, the woman, who allegedly drove her car recklessly and damaged a magistrate’s vehicle in Lagos on Monday, has been released on bail.

Era of rice importation gone for good – Ambode

In line with the persistent calls for a paradigm shift from over dependence on oil as the major earner of the country, the Lagos State Government and Kebbi State on

‘How my 13-year-old niece was defiled by 32-year-old welder’

A petty trader, Mrs Mojisola Oyelola, on Wednesday narrated at an Ikeja High Court how her 13-year-old niece was defiled by a 32-year-old welder, Adewunmi Adetuyi. Adetuyi, whose address is unknown, is facing a charge of defilement before Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye. 

Lagos probes pupil’s floggings by principal, teachers March 23, 2016

The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into an alleged case of child brutality at the Eva Adelaja Girls Secondary School in the Bariga area of the state.

Motorcyclist feared killed during protest against union fee

A yet-to-be identified commercial motorcyclist (okadarider), is feared killed after a protest against increment of ticket fee by the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association, AMORAN, Ogun State chapter, turned bloody.

Fuel scarcity will persist till May – Kachikwu

At a time when Nigerians were expecting respite from the pangs of the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu has apparently dashed their hopes, stating that the current queues at gas stations would persist till late May.

Siblings bury two alive over N130,000 theft

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two siblings who allegedly buried alive two persons – Igbekele Orisabinole and Ogbaro Erinbo.

Omo Onile assaults Apostolic church pastor over settlement

An alleged land grabber identified as Jelili Bolaji has been arrested by men of the Lagos State police command for allegedly attacking a pastor, who was trying to erect a church building.

No BVN, no salaries, Dickson tells workers

Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has said only workers who have completed their Bank Verification Number registration will receive their salaries at the end of the month.

Nigerian doctors in US set to return home

Nigerian medical practitioners based in the United States of America under the aegis of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas