Monday, 1 February 2016

I went into robbery to raise money for my blind father

•Filling station suspects

“Never in my life did I think about robbery as a last resort to ameliorate my impoverished state. But circumstances beyond my control forced me into it.” These were the welcoming words from a suspected member of a six-man robbery gang that had been terrorising petrol station owners in the Northern region.

I want divorce, my wife wants to kill me, man tells court


A 65-year-old husband has dragged his wife before an Asaba High Court, seeking divorce over alleged harlotry and husband battery.

Police arrest kidnapper’s wife to negotiate victim’s release


Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested the wife of a suspected kidnapper, Mrs. Mercy Okachi, over the abduction of a youth leader in the state.

How I met myfiance -Don Kwaffy

Don Kwaffy

Set up to promote the creative arts by focusing on music, movies, charity and documentaries, Snow City Entertainment is carving a niche for itself in Nol­lywood. According to its CEO, Don Kwaffy, the vision is to give millions of talented Nigerians a voice.

Visually impaired man accuses businesswoman of duping him


Forty-nine-year-old Greg Nnadi, an evangelist, has not allowed his visual impairment to stand in the way of his means of livelihood as he shuttles between the Apapa Port and his home in Ikotun, Lagos on his daily routine as a clearing agent.

I needed money for diabetes drug – Ex-convict nabbed in botched robbery


There was no doubt that 22-year-old Torhole Philip was ill. His bare chest was a map of protruding ribs straining against his scarred skin.

I intended to compensate my boss with three cars– Car thief


Edo State born George Orheware, a professional driver, looked so helpless and hopeless last week, sitting on the floor at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, where members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad had paraded some suspected criminals.

Shepherd Digest Magazine - February 2016 Edition


To appreciate you our esteemed readers, here is the Shepherd Digest Magazine - February 2016 Edition.

"There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there." ~ Paulo Coelho

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