Religious violence claims four lives in Niger

The 31 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Minna, on Tuesday, said the religious violence, which claimed four lives in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday, had been brought under control.

Construction workers arrested for abducting Chinese boss

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four workers of a construction company for allegedly abducting their Chinese boss, Hang Kumming, in the Ajah area of the state.

‘I was under spell when I killed my lover’

Thirty-six-year-old David Ogundele, who allegedly killed his lover, Miss Tosin Ashinwo, 27, has said he was under a spell when he killed Ashinwo and stabbed her 65-year-old mother, Abiola.

Parents demand police action as apprentice abducts kids

The parents of two abducted sisters – Chikamso Okpara aged two, and four-year-old Chinaza Okpara – say they have not heard any positive news from the police about the kids’ whereabouts since their abduction on May 14, 2016.

Missing Bayelsa graduate found dead in Lagos

A university graduate posted to Benue State by the National Youth Service Corps, Ifiemi Igali, has been found dead in Lagos, three days after he got missing in Bayelsa State.

Police sergeant arrested for robbery in Lagos

A police sergeant, identified as Yusuf Bello, and an accomplice, Idowu Badmus, have been detained by the police in Lagos State for allegedly snatching motorcycles and selling them in the Iyana Iba area of the state.

37-yr-old man jailed 6 months for touching girl’s breast

An Ikeja magistrate’s Court, weekend, sentenced a 37-year-old man, Ibrahim Abu, to six months imprisonment for touching the breast of a 17-year-old girl (names withheld) without her consent. 

Man jailed two years for fighting over glasses

An Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s Court has sentenced a 29-year-old man, Mohammed Jamilu, to two years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to a one count of causing bodily harm.

Jamilu was said to have stabbed one Muritala Mohammed in the chest and stomach during a disagreement over a pair of glasses.

Seven transformers stolen during repairs

No fewer than seven transformers, which allegedly belonged to the Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency, have been stolen from a workshop in the Ijora area of Lagos State.

Suspect steals motorcycle during Foursquare Sunday service

The congregation at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Magboro, Ogun State, were stunned on Sunday after a suspected thief sneaked into the church and stole a motorcycle belonging to one of the worshippers.

Co-tenants flee slain driver’s house over fear of arrest

Co-tenants of Muyiwa Ijaduola, a commercial driver allegedly pushed to death by a policewoman in the Igando area of Lagos State, have fled the house.

High-tension wire kills school-leaver, injures landlord

Tragedy struck on Fagbeyiro Street in the Alakuko area of Lagos State after a high-tension wire fell on a 14-year-old girl, Deborah Faleke, who was electrocuted.

Our correspondent learnt that Deborah, who had come to stay briefly with her elder sister, Bukola Ogunbajo, on the street, just left secondary school, having finished sitting for 2016/2017 West African Senior School Certificate Examination about three weeks ago.

Artisan nabbed for repainting stolen vehicles

AN artisan, Okwudili Nwodo, is in police net in Enugu for repainting stolen vehicles.

It was learnt that Nwodo worked with a car-snatching syndicate, which usually supplied him with stolen cars to repaint. The vehicles were subsequently sold to unsuspecting members of the public.

LUTH doctor abducted, killed in Ogun hometown

Suspected hoodlums on Sunday abducted and killed a doctor with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Thomas Adekoya-Cole, in the Itele area of Ijebu, Ogun State.

‘Killer husband nearly beat wife to death last year’

The younger sister of late Mrs. Roseline Sougie, who was allegedly killed by her husband of 26 years, says the suspect nearly beat her to death sometime in 2015.

The sister, Mrs. Philomena Shaibu, said that the husband, Jafaru Sougie, in anger used a pillow to stifle the mother of five while she was sleeping.

Bricklayer kills friend for refusing to charge phone

A bricklayer, Demola Wasiu, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing his friend, Lekan Omotosho, 27.

Wasiu, an indigene of Ede, Osun State, stabbed the Ogun State indigene in the armpit after he refused to charge his phone for him.

Grandmother, stepmother arrested for removing toddler’s eye, tongue

A two-year-old boy, Musa Murtala, is currently battling to live at the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano.

The victim, who had been admitted since Friday, was allegedly tortured by his grandmother, Hafsatu, and stepmother, Zainab, at their home in Gulu town in the Rimin Gado Local Government Area of the state.

Woman, nurse arrested while aborting 12-year-old’s pregnancy

A 12-year-old girl, identified only as Favour, has been rescued by the police in the Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos State, where her aunt and the husband allegedly took her to get rid of a pregnancy.

Raise a child with good values

Healthy family tips for parents:

Prioritise courtesy

Reinforce politeness and the importance of good manners every day. This way, your kids will know how your family treats people in and outside the home. Your child will also know that being civil, respectful and courteous is expected of him or her at all times. Don’t encourage your child to speak rudely to anyone irrespective of their age.

Zamfara inaugurates committee on breast milk substitutes

To ensure compliance with the International Breast Milk Substitute Code, the Zamfara State Government has inaugurated a 13-member monitoring committee made up of relevant stakeholders in the health sector.

Igbo trader dies after paying N10m to kidnappers

An Igbo trader, Mr. Kenneth Ekeanyanwu, has died few days after he paid N10m as ransom to secure his release from the kidnappers’ den in Calabar, Cross River State.

Alleged killer husband keeps mum on slain wife — Police

The police on Saturday said the alleged wife killer, Jafaru Sougie, has remained silent on the death of his wife, Roseline.

Security guard electrocuted in Edo

A middle-aged man, simply identified as Benjamin, has been electrocuted in Benin, the Edo State capital.

It was learnt that the deceased was a security guard in the building located on Federal road, in Egor Local Government Area of the state.

Overcome spousal abuse

Spousal abuse involves physical violence and emotional abuse.These can leave deep and lasting scars. Should you find yourself in this situation, these tips will help you pull through:

Court jails man 14 years for importing cocaine

A Federal High ‎in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a man, Mr. Anthony Chidi Ikeaba to a 14 years imprisonment for importing 1.782 kg of cocaine into the country.

Man alleges threat to life after son’s murder

A man, Imowo Sampson, has alleged threat to his life after his son, Utibeabasi Sampson, 14, was murdered by seven other children at Pinnacle Hotels, Uyo.

A’Ibom to prosecute teachers for sexual abuse

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has said his administration would prosecute teachers who sexually abuse pupils, especially the girl child, in accordance with the law of the land.

Five policemen declared missing, 53 suspects arrested

The Rivers State Police Command on Friday declared five policemen missing after an ambush by unknown gunmen on Wednesday at Okujagu waterways in Okrika Local Government Area.

Getting it right with fruits

The amount of vitamins and minerals contained in fruits are sufficient for our daily nutritional requirement when we consume as low as two or three different fruits a day. The nutritional benefits of each fruit are numerous and some of them are highlighted as follows:

Underage mother sentenced for killing her new-born baby

A teenager identified as Cai, has been sentenced to a prison term of three years with a four-year probation period for intentional homicide, on Thursday, by Huqiu District People’s Court in Suzhou City, China.

Colonel jailed seven years for duping church of N34.5m

Justice M. N. Yunusa of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has sentenced Col. Eugene Okpala (retd.) to seven years in prison in a case of conspiracy, and obtaining money under false pretences to the tune of N34.5m.

Baby, others killed in Bauchi road crash

Four people including a 16-month-old baby were killed on Thursday night in a fatal motor accident at Narabi village along Bauchi – Jos Federal Highway.

Ghost worker jailed for six years

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured a six-year prison sentence for a civil servant for receiving double salary.

A boy used diabolic means, sexually abused me – Rita Edochie

Popular Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, said on Saturday in Abuja that she was unaware that she was pregnant when she was in primary six.

Court jails man for stealing N3,060

A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court on Wednesday sentenced a 22-year-old businessman, Kingsley Okoh, to three months imprisonment for stealing N3, 060.

Grandma, seven grandchildren roam Ibadan streets for food

The Oyo State Police Command came to the aid of a 75-year-old granny and her seven grandchildren found roaming the streets of Ibadan on Friday.

DSS arrests five for kidnapping personnel, three others

Five members of a kidnap gang have been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Service for abduction of one of them, a journalist, businessman and a managing director of a Port Harcourt-based company.

Outrage as 30 men rape 16-year-old, post video online

Two gang rapes of teenage girls including one supposedly involving 30 men that was filmed and posted online have shocked Brazil.

Police arrest 13 cultists for vandalising vehicles

No fewer than 13 suspected cultists have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command in the Ilasan, Ajah end of the Lekki-Epe Expressway for allegedly vandalising cars and shops.

CCTV captures customer who abducted one -year-old girl

A Closed Circuit Television Camera at a supermarket in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State has shown that a woman, identified only as Mama Oyin, who disguised as a customer, strapped a one-year-old girl, Fehintola Lawal, to her back before allegedly escaping with the girl.

Robbers invade school hostel, kill pupil

Tragedy struck on Thursday at the Nnewi Government High School, Anambra State, after some suspected robbers stormed the schoolboys’ hostel, shooting sporadically.

NSCDC man kills loader in A’Ibom

An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has killed a truck loader with the Dompec Global Resources Limited, Mr. Chukwudi John.

Boy, 15, drowns in swamp while fishing

A 15-year-old boy, identified only as Ikponmwosa, has drowned in a swamp at Uselu, in the Egor Local Government Area of Edo State.

Police arrest pipeline vandals in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended two suspected petroleum pipeline vandals with 100 kegs of the product in Ida village, Ibadan.

Protesters block Lagos road as policewoman kills driver

Motorists and youths blocked the Igando end of the Lagos State University-Iyana Iba Road on Monday to protest against the alleged killing of a commercial driver, identified as Muyiwa Ijaduola, by a female police corporal attached to the Igando Police Division.

Mob beats rider to death for stealing goat

A 24-year-old man, identified as Ilemobayo Anjorin, was beaten to death by a mob in the Palmgroove area of Ondo State for allegedly stealing a goat on Saturday.

Man rapes 15-year-old girl at gun point in Enugu

A man by the Casmir Eze has been arrested by the police in Enugu for forcefully having carnal knowledge of a 15-year-old girl at gun point.

The victim, Marcillus Ogechi, an orphan, is a student in a public secondary school.

Trader dies after paying N10m to kidnappers

A trader, Mr. Kenneth Ekeanyanwu, has died barely two weeks after he paid N10m as ransom to secure his release from kidnappers in Calabar, Cross River State.

ISIS suicide bombers kill 148 in Syria

No fewer than 148 people were killed on Monday in bomb explosions in Jableh and Tartous on Syria’s Mediterranean coast on Monday in the government-controlled territory that hosts Russian military bases, Reuters quotes monitors and state media as saying.

Interstate driver kills passenger over N5,000 fare

Tragedy struck in the Ojota end of the Ikorodu expressway after an interstate bus driver, Eze Gabriel, crushed his passenger, identified as Sunday, to death.