Friday, 5 February 2016

Woman batters nine-year-old niece for eating soup


A 32-year-old woman, Comfort Essie, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly battering her nine-year-old niece, Queendaline Phillips, in the Ijesha area of the state.

Police arrest ex-councillor for buying stolen vehicle


The Police in Nasarawa State on Tuesday apprehended a former councillor of the Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr. Sunday Aboh, for allegedly buying stolen cars from armed robbers in the state.

Lawyer held in connection with husband’s death


A lawyer, Yewande Oyediran, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the death of her husband, Lowo.

Lowo’s family had also accused Yewande of stabbing her husband to death.

Guests batter Man molesting five-year-old at birthday


An man allegedly caught molesting a young girl at a birthday party in Rio de Janeiro was battered by more than twenty guests and neighbours in the street outside.

Court jails carpenter for stealing N250


An Osun State Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 26-year-old carpenter Ismaila Alani, to three months imprisonment for stealing a sum of N250.

Police arrest seminarian seeking children for sex


A former Ohio seminarian arrested for allegedly seeking to have sex with infants and young girls in Mexico was carrying $2,000 in cash along with baby clothes and a bottle in his luggage, a Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman said Sunday.

We stole 19 phones through false alarms – Suspect


A suspected traffic robber arrested by the police in Lagos State, Biodun Omoyeni, says his gang stole 19 phones and three laptops from motorists by lying to the victims that the tyres of their vehicles had deflated.

Thursday, 4 February 2016

Female driver crushes eight to death in Lagos


Tragedy struck on Ilaje Road, in the Bariga area of Lagos State, after a female motorist in a LandCruiser Sport Utility Vehicle crushed eight pedestrians to death.

Police fire tear gas at workers, injure one


There was panic on Monday on Iju Road, Lagos State, after policemen used tear gas to disperse protesting workers at the Linda Manufacturing Company, during which a lady, identified simply as Aina, was hit by a tear-gas canister in the face.

Woman, 41, dies during stampede for N1m gov’s gift


A 41-year-old food seller, Mrs. Lizzy Offiong, has died while struggling for a share of the N1m the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, gave to Mbiaobong market women.

Doctor kills husband with hammer after threesome with teenager

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A doctor has been accused of murdering her husband after a threesome with a teenager.

The doctor, Chamari Liyanage allegedly beat her husband, Dinendra Athukorala to death with a hammer out of fear that he would reveal that they were having sex with a 17-year-old,

Bank workers arrested for diverting customers’ savings


The police in Lagos have arrested three workers of the Eco Bank of Nigeria Plc for allegedly defrauding the bank to the tune of N2.7m.

Neighbour stabs pregnant woman to death over N1,000 debt


A six-month old pregnant woman, identified as Mrs. Ikhuoria, has been allegedly stabbed to death by her neighbour over a debt of N1,000.

Hoodlums stab LAWMA worker for tipping off police


A worker with the Lagos State Waste Management Agency, Oluwaseun Thomas, is currently on admission at a private hospital on the Lagos Island, after hoodlums stabbed him in the eye for allegedly reporting their activities to the police.

Goat seller in jail for selling Indian hemp


A 28-year-old man, Ishyaku Abdullahi, was on Wednesday remanded at Ikoyi Prisons, Lagos after pleading guilty to drug trafficking.

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Police arrest consultant, collect N100,000 bail


The police in Lagos have arrested a business consultant, Mr. Kingsley Uzoaru, for allegedly having “incriminating documents” in his laptop.

26-yr-old arrested over attempt to blackmail Abiola’s wife


A 26-year-old man, Caleb Nzube, who attempted to blackmail the wife of late Chief MKO Abiola of $5,000, was last week arrested in Anambra State.

READ: FACTS ABOUT MARRIAGE


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Pastor accused of diverting church funds commits suicide


A 49-year-old pastor, identified only as Bassey, has reportedly slashed his throat after he was accused by his church members of diverting funds for personal use.

Police nab Chinese, others for Lagos boat accident


The Lagos State Police Command has arrested some people said to be responsible for a boat accident which claimed seven lives in the Ijede, Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

Dickson’s sister spends 42 days with kidnappers


Nancy Dickson, the abducted younger sister of the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has continued to languish in kidnappers’ den after over 42 days of abduction.

Court remands NURTW chairman for alleged murder


An Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court, Lagos State, has ordered the remand of the Chairman of Meiran branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mr. Wasiu Onibudo, for alleged murder.

Tuesday, 2 February 2016

Wife swears her husband’s affair with her friend saved her marriage!

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Can you ever really trust a man who is so duplicitous he will spend years sleeping with one of your friends right under your nose? Tessy, married for close to 30 years was flicking through a pile of photographs she came across in her drawer when she looked closely at a particular one.

Mystery as pastor drops dead, hours to ministering at burial service

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The leadership of St. John’s Anglican Church, Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into confusion when the church vicar, scheduled to lead a team of ministers at a funeral service, suddenly died after he was rushed to hospital.

Uncertainties about marriage - Elizabeth Badejo


The issue of marriage commitment and developing cold feet is not peculiar to men alone. Today, quite a number of women would prefer to give marriage a priority much later in life while a few others would prefer to enjoy a committed and loving relationship without marriage.

Commercial sex workers desert brothels in Lagos

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Brothels operating in Bari­ga area of Lagos and its environs have been hit by acute shortage of commercial sex workers fol­lowing the clampdown by Lagos State Government on brothels and places suspected to serve as hideouts for criminal elements in the area.

Alleged adultery: Palace expels queen mother in Delta


Residents of the Idumuje-Ugboko Community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State were pensive on Saturday following a revelation by the queen mother, Okwukwe Nwoko, that she was sent away from the palace two years ago over allegation of infidelity.

Lassa fever: Two die in Nasarawa, one under surveillance


No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead at the Dalhatu Specialist Hospital in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, following the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.

I’m going to suffer –Fr Mbaka

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Tears flowed uncontrollably from parishioners and members of the Adoration Ministry as fiery Enugu Catholic priest and director of the ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, on Saturday bowed out of Christ the King Parish, GRA, Enugu, which he presided over as parish priest for 20 years.

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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Sunday, 31 January 2016

I thought my N350,000 SUV was a blessing – Pastor nabbed with stolen vehicle


On a 2005 edition of Mitsubishi Pajero parked on the premises of the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, was a church sticker bearing the picture of a 32-year-old Presbyterian pastor from Umuahia, Abia State, Rev. Titus Onwuchekwa.

Cop to sue family of black teen he killed


A Chicago police officer plans to sue the family of a black teenager he shot and killed, claiming emotional distress, United States media reported Friday.

Villagers burn three armed robbers in Kogi


Three armed robbers have been burnt at Orunu junction in Ofu Local government area of Kogi State by angry youths suspected to have hailed from the adjourned communities ‎ in the area.

Pupil needs N2.5m to survive after drinking acid in school


Life for three-year-old Darasimi Ogunwunmi has become a daily dose of agony and struggles for survival.

How four friends raped me –14-year-old girl


Four friends, Femi Olatunji, 17; Oyekanmi Rasheed, 18; Oladele Habib, 18 and John Alade, 16, are currently chilling at the police net in Lagos, for allegedly raping 14-year-old Habibat Adeolu (not real names).

Saturday, 30 January 2016

EFCC operative batters, abandons lover over refusal to abort pregnancy


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A teenager, who alleged that she had been abandoned after being impregnated by an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has appealed to authorities of the commission to intervene.

Police arraign boy for beating 60-year-old over dog


The Lagos State Police Command has brought a boy, Arinze Opiomachie, before a Tinubu Magustrates’ Court for allegedly beating up his 60-year-old neighbour, Mrs. Tina Emebele.

Undergraduates rape, rob job seeker, take nude photos



The police in Lagos have arrested two undergraduates for allegedly raping a job-seeker, identified only as Nike, and robbing her of valuables in the Igando area of the state.

Fire destroys shops, filling station in Lagos


No fewer than 200 shops were destroyed on Thursday after fire razed some sections of the sawmill in the Jakande Market, in the Ikosi-Ketu area of Lagos State.

2 ‘lunatics’ caught with rotting human head in Osun


The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun Command, has arrested two suspects, who pretended to be mad, for being in possession of a decomposing human head.

Hoodlums cut Lagos firefighter’s ear, damage truck


No fewer than five firefighters with the Lagos State Fire Service were injured in the Ajegunle and Surulere areas of Lagos State.

Human fetus found outside Catholic Charities’ office


A human fetus was found inside a box outside a Catholic Charities’ office in Trenton, New Jersey, police tellWPVI-TV in Philadelphia.