Cuddling and Kissing Kittens can kill, scientists warn

A study carried out and published in the in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases has said cuddling, kissing, and generally getting too close to cats, especially kittens can kill.

Man sentenced to five years in prison for killing son

A Belgian expatriate was sentenced to five years’ jail in Singapore on Monday for killing his five-year-old son last year while suffering from severe depression during a child custody battle.

Police arrest armed robber with fake pistols

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday arrested a suspected armed robber who specialises in robbing women with fake pistols.

Man on trial for attempted N7.1m ATM fraud in Ibadan

Fifty-four-year-old Emmanuel Oti, who allegedly attempted to defraud a first generation bank in Ibadan of N7.1 million with an ATM card, is standing trial before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court.

Police rescue 28 persons in chains

The Lagos State Police Command has rescued 28 persons, including 13 teenagers, found in chains in a house at Oke-Ira, Ojodu.

Man on trial for bottle attack in Lagos

A 26-year-old man, Rasaki Sule, who allegedly attacked a man in the company of his wife with a bottle, is facing trial at a Surulere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Customs seize rice worth N597bn

The Nigeria Customs Service said it seized rice worth N597.7bn brought into the country through the borders between January, 2016 and August, 2016.

Man remanded in Kirikiri for stealing canned drinks

A 38-year-old guard, Micheal Aniefie, who allegedly stole seven cans of drinks valued at N700 was on Tuesday remanded in prison pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.

Zamfara mob kills 8 over alleged blasphemy

No fewer than eight persons were killed on Monday in Talata-Mafara community in Zamfara State following violence that erupted over alleged blasphemy by a student of the Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara.

Fulani herdsmen kill RCCG pastor, two others in Kaduna

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Sunday night reportedly killed three persons among them, one Pastor Luka Ubangari of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Unguwan Anjo, near Godogodo in the Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Man remanded in prison for having sex with daughter

A 56-year-old man, Abdullahi Zakari, who allegedly had sexual intercourse with his 18-year-old daughter, is to remain behind bars pending the perfection of his bail condition, a Lagos court has ruled.

Suspected police killer beaten to death

The alleged ringleader in the killing of two Palestinian policemen has died in custody after being beaten by security forces, a senior local official said on Tuesday.

52-year- old drinks poison, jumps into Lagos river

Residents of Salvation Avenue in the Ajegunle, Ikorodu area of Lagos State have found the corpse of a man by the riverside.

How to access WhatsApp on your computer

If you’re busy at work and you feel like chatting with somebody on WhatsApp, you can do that on your computer with the aid of an app designed for that purpose.

Police arrest teacher for raping nine-year-old pupil

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old teacher at Nasarawa Annex Primary School in the Faskari Local Government Area of the state for allegedly raping a nine-year-old pupil, Simbiat (pseudonym).

Police arrest 67 members of Benue killer gang

FOLLOWING the manhunt launched by security agencies for Benue State’s notorious gang leader, Terwase Akwaza, alias Ghana, 67 members of his gang have been arrested.

Troops kill three kidnappers in Bauchi

Troops of 33 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have killed three armed kidnappers and destroyed their camps in Bauchi State.

Police arraign ex-banker, spare parts dealer for N66.5m scam

The police on Monday arraigned an ex-employee of First City Monument Bank, Seun Awosanya, and an auto spare parts dealer, Amechi Osita, for an alleged scam of N66.5m.

Two jailed for stealing Nokia battery, phones, others

AN Oredo Magistrates’ Court in Benin, Edo State, has sentenced a 19-year old man, Happy Okotie, to six years’ imprisonment for stealing.

NDLEA official drowns while chasing drug baron

The Borno State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency has confirmed the death of one its staff who got drowned in a river while chasing a notorious drug baron.