No fewer than seven transformers, which allegedly belonged to the Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency, have been stolen from a workshop in the Ijora area of Lagos State.
Monday, 13 June 2016
Suspect steals motorcycle during Foursquare Sunday service
The congregation at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Magboro, Ogun State, were stunned on Sunday after a suspected thief sneaked into the church and stole a motorcycle belonging to one of the worshippers.
Co-tenants flee slain driver’s house over fear of arrest
Co-tenants of Muyiwa Ijaduola, a commercial driver allegedly pushed to death by a policewoman in the Igando area of Lagos State, have fled the house.
High-tension wire kills school-leaver, injures landlord
Tragedy struck on Fagbeyiro Street in the Alakuko area of Lagos State after a high-tension wire fell on a 14-year-old girl, Deborah Faleke, who was electrocuted.
Our correspondent learnt that Deborah, who had come to stay briefly with her elder sister, Bukola Ogunbajo, on the street, just left secondary school, having finished sitting for 2016/2017 West African Senior School Certificate Examination about three weeks ago.
Artisan nabbed for repainting stolen vehicles
AN artisan, Okwudili Nwodo, is in police net in Enugu for repainting stolen vehicles.
It was learnt that Nwodo worked with a car-snatching syndicate, which usually supplied him with stolen cars to repaint. The vehicles were subsequently sold to unsuspecting members of the public.
Sunday, 12 June 2016
LUTH doctor abducted, killed in Ogun hometown
Suspected hoodlums on Sunday abducted and killed a doctor with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Thomas Adekoya-Cole, in the Itele area of Ijebu, Ogun State.
‘Killer husband nearly beat wife to death last year’
The younger sister of late Mrs. Roseline Sougie, who was allegedly killed by her husband of 26 years, says the suspect nearly beat her to death sometime in 2015.
The sister, Mrs. Philomena Shaibu, said that the husband, Jafaru Sougie, in anger used a pillow to stifle the mother of five while she was sleeping.
Bricklayer kills friend for refusing to charge phone
A bricklayer, Demola Wasiu, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing his friend, Lekan Omotosho, 27.
Wasiu, an indigene of Ede, Osun State, stabbed the Ogun State indigene in the armpit after he refused to charge his phone for him.
Grandmother, stepmother arrested for removing toddler’s eye, tongue
A two-year-old boy, Musa Murtala, is currently battling to live at the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano.
The victim, who had been admitted since Friday, was allegedly tortured by his grandmother, Hafsatu, and stepmother, Zainab, at their home in Gulu town in the Rimin Gado Local Government Area of the state.
Woman, nurse arrested while aborting 12-year-old’s pregnancy
A 12-year-old girl, identified only as Favour, has been rescued by the police in the Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos State, where her aunt and the husband allegedly took her to get rid of a pregnancy.
Saturday, 11 June 2016
Raise a child with good values
Healthy family tips for parents:
Prioritise courtesy
Reinforce politeness and the importance of good manners every day. This way, your kids will know how your family treats people in and outside the home. Your child will also know that being civil, respectful and courteous is expected of him or her at all times. Don’t encourage your child to speak rudely to anyone irrespective of their age.
Zamfara inaugurates committee on breast milk substitutes
To ensure compliance with the International Breast Milk Substitute Code, the Zamfara State Government has inaugurated a 13-member monitoring committee made up of relevant stakeholders in the health sector.
Igbo trader dies after paying N10m to kidnappers
An Igbo trader, Mr. Kenneth Ekeanyanwu, has died few days after he paid N10m as ransom to secure his release from the kidnappers’ den in Calabar, Cross River State.
Alleged killer husband keeps mum on slain wife — Police
The police on Saturday said the alleged wife killer, Jafaru Sougie, has remained silent on the death of his wife, Roseline.
Security guard electrocuted in Edo
A middle-aged man, simply identified as Benjamin, has been electrocuted in Benin, the Edo State capital.
It was learnt that the deceased was a security guard in the building located on Federal road, in Egor Local Government Area of the state.
Friday, 10 June 2016
Overcome spousal abuse
Spousal abuse involves physical violence and emotional abuse.These can leave deep and lasting scars. Should you find yourself in this situation, these tips will help you pull through:
Court jails man 14 years for importing cocaine
A Federal High in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a man, Mr. Anthony Chidi Ikeaba to a 14 years imprisonment for importing 1.782 kg of cocaine into the country.
Man alleges threat to life after son’s murder
A man, Imowo Sampson, has alleged threat to his life after his son, Utibeabasi Sampson, 14, was murdered by seven other children at Pinnacle Hotels, Uyo.
A’Ibom to prosecute teachers for sexual abuse
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has said his administration would prosecute teachers who sexually abuse pupils, especially the girl child, in accordance with the law of the land.
Five policemen declared missing, 53 suspects arrested
The Rivers State Police Command on Friday declared five policemen missing after an ambush by unknown gunmen on Wednesday at Okujagu waterways in Okrika Local Government Area.
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