Gunmen kidnap Redeem pastor during service

A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God Mission has been kidnapped by yet to be identified persons.

Five men rape pupil for refusing tailor’s advances

The police in Lagos State are investigating an alleged rape of a Primary five pupil, Zainab (pseudonym) by a gang of five men in the Bariga area of Lagos State.

Police arraign RCCG pastor for alleged N30m fraud

The Special Fraud Unit of Nigeria Police Force has arraigned a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Felix Fadare, before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court for his alleged involvement in N30m fraud.

Court remands native doctor for impregnating client

A Lagos magistrate’s court sitting in Ikeja has remanded a native doctor, Ifatade Elegbeleye, in the Kirikiri Prison for allegedly impregnating and swindling his client, Cecilia (pseudonym) to the tune of N7.9m.

Calabar sanitation workers assault female food vendor

The victim, Mrs. Grace Francis

There was confusion at the Oando filling station by the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Tuesday as sanitation workers from the Calabar Urban Development Authority assaulted a food vendor, Mrs. Grace Francis.

Trader pours hot water on 12-year-old over N100

The police in Lagos have arrested a 39-year-old trader, Chinwe Abasi, for allegedly brutalising a 12-year-old boy, Chinedu Okorie, with hot water in the Apapa area of the state.

12-year-old victim of torture shuns home

A 12-year-old boy, Michael Agu, has been brought to the Lagos State Government by a neighbour in the Victoria Island area of the state after five years of being allegedly tortured by her aunt, identified only as Mama Sarah.

Police flee as robbers abduct couple, kill guard

Tragedy struck on Monday as armed robbers shot dead a security guard, identified only as Kayode, in front of the Ibafo Police Division.

Man in court for biting off neighbour’s nose

For allegedly biting off a neighbour’s nose, a mechanic, Augustine Orivba, was on Monday arraigned in Lagos.

Student nurse contracts Lassa fever in Ekiti

Lassa fever has spread to Ekiti State with authorities announcing that one index case of the deadly virus has been recorded in the state.

Baby dies in biscuit carton

A baby girl, dressed and abandoned by her mother in a biscuit carton near Eco Bank, along Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo, died after hours of battling for survival.

I have lost interest in our marriage, wife tells court

A housewife, Aisha Ibrahim, on Monday sought a separation from her husband, Nuhu, before a Mararaba Grade 1 Area Court

Man docked over alleged rape of minor

An Ile-Ife Chief Magistrate’s Court in Osun on Monday remanded a 25-year-old man, Seun Adeoti, in prison custody, over the alleged rape of three girls.

58-year-old in trouble for defiling 11-year-old girl, another man in court for raping 3 girls

A 58-year-old driver, Emmanuel Egejuru, was on Monday arraigned in an Ikeja High Court, Lagos, for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl.

Army arrests suspected fake officer in Delta

The 222 battalion, Sector 1, Operation Pulo Shield in Delta State on Thursday paraded a fake army officer identified as ‘Group Lieutenant’ Ajedegba Benjamin Agatefe.

Three arrested for stealing 17 goats

Three men in Ekiti State have been arrested for allegedly stealing 17 goats a few weeks after they were granted bail for a similar offence.

Internet scam suspect nabbed for impersonation

An Internet scam suspect, Elom Nzube, says he hacked into the Twitter account of a Tanzanian, Dr. Reginald Remengi, in order to “just impersonate” him.

Animals attend church in Spain

Dogs, cats, rabbits and even iguanas, many decked out in colourful sweaters to keep warm, trooped into Spanish churches on Sunday for a blessing on the Day of Saint Anthony, patron saint of animals.

Police arraign cook for alleged theft of N1.5m jewelries

A cook, Sati Kwasu, on Monday appeared in a Wuse Zone 2 Senior Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing his employer’s jewelries valued at more than N1.5 million.

NDLEA arrests 140 drug traffickers, seizes 404.411kgs of drugs

Acting NDLEA Chairman, Roli Bode-George

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Bayelsa State Command, said it had arrested 140 drug traffickers and seized 404.411 kilogrammes of different types of narcotics in the state.

All you need to know about Lassa fever

Lassa fever is an acute viral infection caused by the Lassa virus.

Man kills three-year-old son to continue in relationship

Father and Son

A 22-year-old father has killed his three-year-old son, Brendan Creato, because he felt the child was an impediment to his relationship with a teenage girlfriend, prosecutors say.

Bauchi recorded 97 maternal deaths in three months

The Bauchi State Ministry of Health says it is worried about a recent statistics released by the Maternal and Peri-natal and Technical Working Group in the first three months of its operation

Kidnappers’ boss started bleeding when he saw me – Abducted Lagos schoolgirl

Like a scene out of a horror movie, a 10-year-old girl, Damilola Fasanya, who went missing on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Ipaja area of Lagos, came home two days later to recount horrific tales of her short time in the hands of her kidnappers.

Landlord covered my face with pillow – 14-year-old girl raped by ExxonMobil official

On Monday, January 4, a 14-year-old girl, Chigozie (not real name), who had just been brought to Lagos from Enugu State two weeks before, to live with his uncle at Ajah area of Lagos, became a victim of one of the now common crimes in Lagos – child rape.

Trafficker wanted in three countries arrested in Oyo

The Comptroller of Immigration, Oyo State Command, Innocent Akatu, said a notorious trafficker, 30-year-old Falilat Janta, has been arrested.

‘Frustration drove me to take young girls abroad for prostitution!’

Udoka Enohuean (not real names) is a self-confessed human trafficking survivor. According to her, in a bid to get a lucrative job and make life meaningful for her family, she ran into trouble as she

Delta: Suspected kidnappers weep, beg for freedom

It was weeping galore at the headquarters of the Delta State Police Command as five members of a kidnap gang cried and lamented their involvement in the abduction of a housewife in Oghara.

‘Ghosts’ set shops ablaze in Anambra over high cost of goods

Some residents of Adazu Nnukwu in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State have described the fire that gutted 14 shops and property worth millions of naira opposite a cemetery on Thursday as a mystery fire.

‘How LASTMA officials caused my friend’s death’

A coroner’s inquest into the death of one Ikechukwu Abasirim was, on Thursday, told how the deceased was crushed by a vehicle being pursued by the Lagos State Transport Management Authority, LASTMA, officials on Apapa-Osodi expressway.

Carpenter in court for punching off woman’s teeth

A carpenter, Benjamin Joseph, on Thursday appeared in a Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly punching off the teeth of a woman.

Happy One Year Wedding Anniversary

My wife (treasure) made a responsible man out of me. Still seems like yesterday...Thank you for accepting me that day to wed you. I will always love you!

Man rapes, impregnates 14-yr-old househelp

A businessman, Malam Yahai, has been dragged before a magistrates’ court sitting in Garki LGA of Jigawa State by a 14 years old girl for allegedly raping and impregnating her.

Need memory boost? Try ginger

Memory loss and other cognitive conditions are issues that a large number of people start to worry about as they age. Many people believe that these problems are natural and inevitable consequences of ageing, something that regardless of what is done cannot be avoided.

Court remands driver in prison for alleged rape of teenager

A Gudu Upper Area Court in the FCT on Thursday remanded a 44-year-old driver, Ayodele Obayelu, in prison for alleged rape of an 18-year-old girl.

Victim knocks down robbery suspect with car

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.

Our Problem Is Grammar Not English!

Which Country practice this?

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.

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

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.