An unidentified robbery suspect met his waterloo on Wednesday with three of his gang members escaped, when their victim allegedly knocked him down with his vehicle shortly after a robbery operation.
Saturday, 16 January 2016
Court dissolves 7-yr marriage over infidelity, threat to life
A Mapo customary court, Ibadan, on Wednesday, dissolved a seven-year-old marriage between Iyabo and her husband, Dare Adeyemo, over hooliganism, threat to life and infidelity.
Lassa fever kills one in Abuja, surfaces in Lagos
A suspected Lassa fever patient died on Friday evening at the State House Clinic in Abuja after bleeding from various parts of his body.
I engaged in stealing because of my pregnant wife, says suspect
A 27-year-old man, Deshida Joseph, convicted on Thursday for house breaking and theft, begged a Gudu Upper Area Court for pardon, saying he stole to cater for his pregnant wife.
Enugu police arrest two teenagers over indomie
Two teenagers have been arrested by police detectives in Enugu for allegedly stealing packets of indomie noodles and other household items.
Man arrested for stealing baby from day care
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Okhuli Damian, for allegedly stealing a baby girl from a day care centre in the Alakuko area of the state.
Friday, 15 January 2016
Police arrest man for death of pregnant woman
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 28-year old man, Edet Asuquo, from Ikot Otu in the Itu Local Government Area for allegedly murdering a pregnant woman.
Boko Haram members disguising as fruit sellers – Army
The Defence Authorities have have said that the members of the Boko Haram sect have resorted to disguising themselves as fruit sellers in order to carry out attacks on unsuspecting members of the public.
Man turns wife’s head to mop for running out of jam
A man who got angry over not being able to find jelly for his peanut butter sandwich and subsequently used his wife’s head as mop has been arrested and charged for domestic violence.
Medical doctor dies of Lassa Fever in Rivers
A medical doctor with Rivers State-owned Braithwait Memorial Specialist Hospital, BMH, Dr. Livy Ijamala, has died from Lassa Fever, bringing to three the number of people killed by the disease in the state.
Rivers: Police kill two robbers in gun battle
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have killed two suspected armed robbers during an exchange of gunfire at a filling station in Tai Local Government Area of the state.
Mother arrested after car stolen with daughter while at ATM
A mother in New Jersey has been charged with endangering the welfare of her child after leaving the girl alone in a car that ended up getting stolen.
Health workers flee from suspected Lassa fever patient
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| Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole |
Health workers at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, took to their heels when a patient who was suspected to have been down with Lassa fever was brought to the Medical Emergency Unit of the hospital on Wednesday.
Lagos plans 24-hour BRT operation, increases street lightning
The Lagos State Government says it is planning a 24-hour operation for the Bus Rapid Transit scheme in the state.
Police re-unite kidnap victim with family after five years
The Cross River State Police Command on Wednesday re-united 11-year-old Felicia Destiny, who was abducted five years ago, with her parents.
Thursday, 14 January 2016
Students protest, ask Aregbesola to reverse lecturers’ sacking
Students of the Osun State College of Education, Ilesa staged a public protest on Thursday to demand reversal of lecturers and members of non teaching staff sacked by the governing council of the institution.
Robbers in police uniform rob motorists in Delta
Armed hoodlums, allegedly operating in police uniform, have continued to rob motorists on Ibusa/Asaba road.
Doctor arrested for duping, impregnating client
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a native doctor, Ifatade Elegbeleye, for allegedly duping and impregnating a female client, Cecilia (pseudonym), in the Ipaja area of the state.
Police arrest eight suspects over varsity lecturer’s killing
The Osun State Police Command has arrested eight suspects in connection with the murder of Dr. Adedeji Adejobi,
DSS did not rescue my wife, I paid N1.3m to kidnappers – Ogude
Super Eagles and Amkar Perm of Russia midfielder, Fegor Ogude, has revealed that his wife was set free by her abductors after he paid the sum of N1.3 million.
Businessman remanded in prison over forgery
A Mararaba Grade 1 Area Court in Nasarawa State on Tuesday remanded a 37-year-old businessman, Nasiru Alidu, in prison over alleged forgery.
Court remands Prophet for allegedly killing his friend
Samson Olorunshola, a prophet of one of the white garment churches, was on Tuesday remanded in prison custody by an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, over the death of his friend.
Wednesday, 13 January 2016
Let It Out with Prophetic Joker - comedian (@propheticjoker)
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Police Arrest 11 Over Attack on Fun-seekers at National Theatre
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested the alleged culprits behind the recent attack on some fun-seekers who had thronged the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, to relax.
Man kills girlfriend for calling ex-husband’s name during sex
For calling her ex-husband’s name during sex, a man has admitted to killing his girlfriend.
Man causes stir in Asaba church
Activity in a church was disrupted on Saturday when a middle aged man, suspected to be insane, walked into the church and shouted, “I want God to forgive me.”
Killers of OAU lecturer arrested
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Robbery suspects who murdered Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) lecturer, Dr Adedeji Adejobi, have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command.
Gunmen kidnap Redeemed Church pastor in Kogi
It was, indeed, a sad Sunday for members of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Kogi when gunmen invaded the Resurrection Parish of the church
We used our baby to secure loan, says dad
A man accused by his wife of abducting their five-month-old son has said they used the boy as collateral for a N400,000 loan.
Man to die by hanging for armed robbery
Lagos High Court, sitting in Igbosere has sentenced a man to death by hanging for armed robbery. The trial judge, Justice Olabisi Akinlade, had found the convict, Rasak Ogedengbe,
They let my daughter die… as I watched in horror — Mother of UNIABUJA graduate
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| Bereaved mother, Mrs. Joy Nwafor and Chineye Nwafor … Dead in her prime |
When 26-year-old Chineye Nwafor travelled to India for a limb-correction surgery, she had no idea it was going to be a journey of no return. She was brought back dead.
Synagogue: Primate Ayodele pleads for T.B. Joshua
Primate Babatunde Ayodele is seeking reprieve for Synagogue Church of All Nations’ Pastor TB Joshua and General Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Rev. Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, a.k.a Reverend King.
My gang killed 15 persons ─ Suspected cultist
A 23-year-old suspected member of the Aiye Confraternity, Kazeem Tiamiyu, says his gang has killed no fewer than 15 persons in Ogun State since he joined in 2012.
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
Nine-year-old tortured with hot water for ‘stealing’ crayfish
A nine-year-old housemaid, Precious Chinwedu, says she is still having pains two weeks after her boss, Mrs. Ifeoma Mbakwe, poured hot water on her for allegedly stealing crayfish.
Lassa fever: Senate orders FG to embark on massive sensitization
Worried by the increasing number of deaths, occasioned by the outbreak of Lassa Fever in many parts of the country, the Senate, yesterday,
CHRISTMAS CON MAN: Fake major-general dupes trader of bags of rice, drinks, money
A 65-year-old man is being investigated by operatives of X-Squad of Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja for allegedly impersonating an army general and defrauding victims.
Suspected cultists paraded in Edo over attack on church
Five suspected cultists have been paraded by the Edo State Police Command in connection with an alleged attack on a Pentecostal church in Igueben Local Government Area of the state
Gunmen kill police corporal, friend in Lagos
Gunmen on Sunday shot dead a police corporal, David Sunday, and his friend, identified as Taiwo Balogun, in the Agege area of Lagos.
Gonorrhoea still deadly, causes blindness
Medical experts have defined gonorrhea as a bacterial infection transmitted during sexual activity. This disease, they noted, is caused by the bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Monday, 11 January 2016
I started my business with NYSC savings –Mercy, Mercywealth Giftens
Nwachukwu Nneka Mercy, CEO, Mercywealth Giftens, is a jack of all trades and a master of all. When her mates in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
Controversies in Ondo over death of teenager
The death of Wumi Agbeluyi, a 20-year-old student of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State and native of Ijare in Ifedore Local Government Area
Demolition: Between traders and Oshodi transformation
Ever since the Lagos State Government took a bold step towards the realization of the Oshodi transformation agenda on January 5, 2016
Police kill 2 robbery suspects in Ughelli shootout
There was tension, yesterday, at Upper Afiesere Junction, Ughelli, as a combined team of policemen and vigilante engaged a gang of suspected armed robbers in a shootout
Lassa fever kills 24 die in Bauchi
No fewer than 24 people have been killed by Lassa Fever in Bauchi State following the outbreak of the disease from 2012 to 2015.
6 die in Abuja IDP Camp
Sunday, 10 January 2016
How we deceive security agents, by suspected vandals
Some suspected pipeline vandals yesterday spoke of the tricks they employ to beat law enforcement agents.
Robbers terrorise community, kill 19-year-old admission seeker
Armed robbers have attacked Ondo and Odaliki streets in the Ebute-Meta area of Lagos State, killing a 19-year-old admission seeker, identified only as Olaniyi.
100 children to undergo free cleft lip surgeries
No fewer than 100 children from Kwara State are to enjoy cleft lip and palate reformatory surgeries.
Sudden deaths are not so sudden
This is a true story of a high chief. The chief had just been decorated with another chieftaincy title.
Chewing gum can boost your mental performance
Though our mums tried to stop us from picking up this habit, many of us can’t stop chewing gums when we are bored.
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