Cleric arrested for marrying six-year-old girl

An elderly cleric has been arrested in Afghanistan after he married a six-year-old girl, officials said Friday, in the latest case highlighting the scourge of child marriages in the war-battered country.

Bricklayer abducts two children, sells three-year-old for N1,500

A suspected child abductor, Ola Ibikunle, has been detained by the police after he was caught with a four-year-old girl in the Oyero area of Ijoko, Ogun State.

Cultists kill retired police officer, son

Suspected cult members on Thursday killed a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police, Daniel Akogwu, and his son, Oche, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

SARS policeman shoots motorist dead

A trigger-happy policeman has killed a patent medicine dealer, identified as Tochukwu Iro.

Inspector detained for allegedly stealing plantain

A police inspector attached to the Railway Police Command, Ebute-Meta, identified only as Joseph, has been detained for allegedly stealing bunches of plantain.

Naval officer shoots okada rider in Kogi

The Network on Police Reform in Nigeria has called for an investigation of Navy Commander Otuh Bassey, who shot an okada rider, Muhammed Idachaba, in Idah, Kogi State.

UNICEF raises fresh concern over malnutrition in Southwest

UNICEF has expressed fresh concern over the level of malnutrition in the Southwest geo-political and attributed the situation to poor adherence to Exclusive Breast Feeding (EBF).

Police rescue another chained child in Ogun as culprit flees

The Ogun Police Command has rescued another child, 10-year-old Promise Udeh, found chained in a house at Saraki, Adigbe area of Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Five things to avoid when chatting up someone

Communication between two strangers can be hard. Make them both of different genders and you have the world’s oldest mystery on your hands. Contrary to what our parents said, it’s not one of those things you get better at by being a good boy and reading your books. In fact, it seems to get worse the smarter you are.

Flood kills 14 wedding guests

At least 14 people were killed Saturday when a vehicle carrying wedding guests was washed off a mountainous road by floodwater and flung into a gorge, an official said.

Man cuts off wife’s hand over alleged adultery in Abia

A man identified as Jacob Nwachukwu has reportedly cut off his wife’s left hand over an allegation of infidelity at Abala in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State.

Why most women are not sexually satisfied

Sex has been described as one of the activities that boost closeness in marriage, but the lack of it, or its inadequacy, can equally be detrimental to the success of union.

Cultists kill four, shoot two-year-old in Lagos community

There was pandemonium on 24 Road, in the Igbogbo, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, after suspected cult members shot dead four persons.

Court grants salesgirl N50,000 bail for tearing policeman’s uniform

A Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja, on Monday granted a 23-year-old sales girl, Ekaete Nwen, bail in the sum of N50, 000 for allegedly tearing a police officer’s uniform.

Unguarded kisses can give baby halitosis

Suffering from halitosis? To ascertain your answer, simply lick the inside of your wrist with the back of your tongue; wait for a few seconds until the saliva dries. If you get an unpleasant smell from your wrist, there is likelihood that you are a sufferer.

Seven things your ATM card can do

Most customers feel comfortable using their debit cards to withdraw money from the Automated Teller Machine.

Man chops off relative’s hand over land dispute

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed that a man chopped off the hand of a member of his extended family over land dispute.

Man jailed 12 years for raping nine-year-old girl

An Egor Magistrates’ Court in Benin, the Edo State capital, on Monday sentenced one Eric Lelekuma to 12 years imprisonment for defiling a nine-year-old girl.

Woman gang raped in Abakaliki

A 45-year-old woman was on Sunday gang-raped and tortured by gunmen in Abakaliki.

The victim said that a group of armed men numbering about five, forcefully pulled her from the commercial tricycle (Keke) which she boarded.

Ambode’s wife advocates more time for breastfeeding

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has urged employers of labour to create more liberal working conditions for pregnant women and nursing mothers that will allow them undertake proper breastfeeding of their babies.