NDLEA seizes 396 bags of cannabis sativa in Ilorin

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kwara State yesterday said it seized 396 bags of cannabis sativa in the state.

Boy, 11, kills friend with dad’s gun

An 11-year-old boy has allegedly shot his friend of the same age with his father’s hunting gun at Ayeyemi Street in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Couple get quintuplets 10 years after marriage

It was joy at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) in Cross River State as a woman was delivered of quintuplets on Monday.

The parents of the babies – Dr Ekpo Edet and Mrs Esther Edet – who work at UCTH, described having five children at once after 10 years as a wonderful blessing from God.

Gunmen kill 300-level Ondo varsity student

Gunmen have killed a 300-Level student of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba(AAU),Akungba-Akoko.

Enugu police arrest youth for murder

POLICE detectives in Enugu have arrested a youth for allegedly killing his friend on last year Christmas day.

The suspect who gave his name as Onyekachi Omego was said to have hit the man on his head with with a stick.

He has no time for me and the children —Wife

“I have been married to him for 25 years and our union is blessed with two children but we are not legally married since he did not care to know my parents and has refused to pay my dowry. I therefore want our marriage dissolved.”

4-yr-old boy dies in Lagos septic tank, 2 others injured

It was a tragic end of the year for residents of 23, Idowu Street, Ilaje Bariga in Lagos State as three children fell into a septic tank last Wednesday, leaving one of them dead.

Two of the children, 10-year-old Samad and nine-year-old Abdulrahman, were however lucky, as they survived the mishap.

Septuagenarian arrested with fresh human skull in Osun

A 72-year-old man, Idris Ajao, who was arrested by Osun State Police Command for allegedly being in possession of fresh human skull, has said that he was contracted by a herbalist to get it for a fee of N10,000.

NDLEA seizes 870 blocks of Indian hemp in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 870 blocks of substances suspected to be cannabis in a bungalow in Damilu area of Jimeta.

Adulterated kerosene destroys homes in Akwa Ibom

As adulterated kerosene continues to wreak havoc in many homes in Akwa Ibom State, government has swung into action.

Lagos police arrest fake soldier who steals bikes

Operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected fake soldier involved in stealing motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, across the states in Nigeria.

Doctor’ docked for allegedly killing pregnant woman during C-section

For allegedly causing the death of a pregnant woman, a self-acclaimed medical doctor was on Wednesday docked before an Ebutte Metta Magistrates’ Court.

Man burgles Deeper Life Church, steals TVs, musical instruments

A 45-year-old man, Chinedu Onyema, has been arrested for allegedly invading a branch of Deeper Life Bible Church at Ejigbo area of Lagos State where he carted away electrical and electronic equipment.

‘My mother-in-law said I’m using my husband’s glory to boost my business’

A woman, Mrs Tawakalitu Busari, has asked an Agege Customary Court in Lagos State, to end her marriage to her estranged husband, Mudashiru, over allegations of lack of care and battery.

Court slams N500, 000 bail on man for receiving stolen iPad

An Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court has slammed a N500, 000 bail on a 38-year-old man, Samsodeen Quadri, who allegedly received a stolen Tecno mini phantom iPad valued at N450,000.

‘13-year-old is 13 wks pregnant for Ghanaian teacher’

Two suspects are in the grip of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Police Service in Accra, Ghana, for defiling two minors, aged 11 and 13, in separate incidents.

Generator fumes ‘kill’ health officer, wife in Abia

Abia State Police Command yesterday confirmed the death of an environmental health officer in Aba South Local Government and his wife, after allegedly inhaling generator fumes.

Police harass tricyclist, passerby

There was a mild drama around Ladipo auto parts market in Mushin last Thursday, when some policemen attempted to forcibly arrest a commercial tricyclist.

Carpenter throws wife off storey building

A 33-year-old man, Kema Akejelu, yesterday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly beating up his wife and throwing her off a storey building.

Man ‘defiles’ girl in bathroom

A 21-year-old man, Ugochukwu Kingsley, will on January 26, know whether he will be tried for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl.