Food Done Right

You already know you should limit how much junk food you eat on a regular basis in order to be healthy. Everyone deserves the occasional indulgence, but before you dig in there are a handful of foods you should steer clear of to avoid damaging effects on your body, skin, and waistline.

FG urged to enforce ban on importation of frozen foods

Chief Executive Officer of Animal Network Limited, Dr. Everard Kasimanwuna, has called on youths in Delta State to take advantage of the state government’s wealth and job creation to go into farming.

Sexual harassment: Storm in Queen’s College

A teacher made headlines, last week, when he was accused of molesting a JSS 2 girl in boarding house. The presumed mother of the girl, who simply identified herself as Chinyere, narrated her story in the social media. 

‘Vandals attack ex-govt building, cart away bureau de change operator’s $45,000, N9.5m cash’

A former government building, located in Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos, has reportedly been attacked by hoodlums who allegedly carted away $45,000 and N9.5 million kept in a safe in the building by a bureau de change operator. The attack was said to be the second within three weeks. 

Hisbah arrests 31 girls over immoral act

The Kano State Hisbah Board on Saturday arrested 31 young girls within the Kano metropolis over their alleged involvement in immoral acts.

My money belongs to my wife, but hers isn’t mine — Obiwon

Music artiste, Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu aka Obiwon, and his wife, Nkechi, have been married for five years. They share their love story

Artisans die inside filling station’s underground tank

There was panic on Friday at the Fatgbems Filling Station in the Berger bus stop, Lagos after two artisans, cleaning an underground fuel tank in the station died of suffocation.

Sweepers pick baby boy at rubbish dump

Early morning sweepers on Friday picked a baby boy who was abandoned at a rubbish dump at Nibo near Awka, the state capital.

Journalist jailed five years over tweets March 25, 2016

A Saudi journalist has been sentenced to five years in prison over tweets deemed insulting to the kingdom’s rulers, Amnesty International said on Friday.

Hospital begging for funds behind our back —Conjoined twins’ parents

Segun and Mary Ayeni, parents of a set of conjoined twins, have raised the alarm over decisions taken by the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu State not to release the medical records of their daughters

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

Soldier stabs woman to death in army barracks

A 25-year-old woman, Juliana Adeyemo, has been killed by a yet-to-be identified person suspected to be a soldier in 32 Artilery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Owena Barracks, Akure, Ondo State.

Lagos fire razes 100 buildings, kills two traders

No fewer than 100 makeshift structures were razed on Monday after fire ravaged a part of Small Kuramo in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

Soldiers beat woman, damage her car in Edo

Soldiers on Monday assaulted a motorist, Joy Agboghide, for allegedly obstructing traffic on Forestry Lane, Benin, Edo State.

Scores injured, 50 vehicles vandalised as police, hoodlums clash

There was tension in the Lafiaji in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State on Monday after some hoodlums engaged in a shootout with policemen from the Lion Building division.

Rapists strangle UTME candidate, dump corpse inside bush

Parents of 20-year-old Joan Egemba, have been thrown into mourning after their daughter was stabbed and strangled by some suspected rapists in the Ijebu Igbo area of Ogun State.

Two killed as cultists fight in Ondo

No fewer than two persons lost their lives while many others sustained injuries in a clash between rival cult groups in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, our correspondent gathered on Sunday.

Court remands three siblings for raping mum, daughter

AN Osun State Magistrate’s Court in Osogbo has ordered the remand of three siblings accused of raping a woman and her daughter.

UNILAG undergraduate dies after taking poison in hostel

A 300-level microbiology student of the University of Lagos, Jacob Eniola, has died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance known as sniper.

Trailer crushes tricycle passenger to death in Lagos

There was commotion on Saturday on the Abbatoir Road, in the Agege area of Lagos State after a trailer driver, identified as Emmanuel George, crushed a tricycle passenger to death.

Man arrested for selling pirated Nollywood movies

A 23-year-old man, Eze Obasi, has been arrested for allegedly selling pirated copies of Nollywood movies.

‘Boko Haram : Female bombers now dress in men attire’

The Defence headquarters Friday alerted Nigerians that Boko Haram has devised new tactics towards perpetuating their bloody and murderous activities disclosing that female bombers sent by the group now dress like men to deceive security agencies.

“How we kidnapped Ikorodu school girls” —Suspects

Barely 48 hours after three female students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu regained freedom from captivity, Crime Guard gathered that operatives of the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team, IRT

Gunmen kidnap three Kaduna pastors, demand N100m

Members of the Taraya Ekklesiyoyin Kristi A Nigeria (Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Nigeria, TEKAN), have been thrown into confusion following the kidnapping of their President, Dr. Emmanuel Dziggau.

We are responsible for most kidnaps in Oghara —kidnap suspect reveals

Oghara town in Ethiope West Local Government area of Delta state , is one of the three major clans of the Urhobo ethnic group. Aside benefiting from successive governments through the provision of social amenities such as stadium, teaching hospital,

Wanted militant gunned down at Seme border

IT was jubilation time at the Lagos State Police Command following the end of the reign of terror of a notorious armed robber Tokiwe Joseph aka TK who was gunned down by security operatives during a foiled robbery at the Republic of Benin border, Seme last week.

Police detain eight-year-old pupil in Ogun

Eight-year-old pupil of Prospect Primary School, Akute, Ogun State, Oyindamola Onimole, has been detained by the Ajuwon Police Division.

Marital sex: The love medicine

A Peacher once preached on “Better Lovers,” and as I grow older, I realised that I gave several points and expectations of a person that should be awarded a love certificate in marriage.

Lagosians groan under darkness, fuel scarcity

In spite the suspension of strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), last week, mad rush for the Premium Motor Spirits,

Lawless Fulani herdsmen take over BRT lane

As the nation appears to be helpless on the activities of the Fulani herdsmen, causing incessant clashes and killings in several rural and semi urban areas, Lagos is having its own share of this misdemeanour,

Court remands 6 Lagos schoolgirls’ kidnappers

SIX persons recently ar­rested by the police in con­nection with the kidnap of three students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School, Ikorodu have been remanded in Prison by the Lagos State Magistrate, Ebute-Metta.