Policeman opens fire at Ohanaeze meeting in Enugu

Leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-political body of the Igbos, narrowly escaped death on Friday when a trigger happy policeman opened fire at the National Secretariat of the organisation in Enugu.

Church building collapse claims one in Asaba

One person was feared dead on Tuesday evening after a one-storey building under construction, allegedly belonging to the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Movement in Asaba, the Delta State capital, collapsed.

Police parade two for allegedly killing daughter, uncle

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has paraded one Victor Esin, from Urue Offong/Oruko Local Council and Joseph Ibanga from Ibiono Ibom Local Council, for allegedly killing his uncle and daughter respectively.

How watermelon boosts sperm quality, by studies

Can a meal of watermelon improve sperm parameters? Can hitherto ‘infertile’ men be able to impregnate their partners or rather become more sexually active after regular intake of watermelon?

Air Force arrests suspected impersonators

The 107 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Camp, Lagos, yesterday paraded two suspects, Abiodun Akinsanya and Moses Johnson, for impersonation and illegal possession of military camouflages and accoutrements.

Wanted Lagos rapist rapes 60-year-old, blinds daughter

A serial rapist in Ibeshe, Ikorodu, Lagos State, is on the run after allegedly raping a 60-year-old woman, identified simply as Francisca.

Chinese lovers fight during arraignment for arson

There was a mild drama at the Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after two Chinese lovers – Zhen Zhen, female (47) and Leo Jian Feng, male (41) – engaged in fisticuffs on the court premises.

Police arrest Lagos pastor for N3m land fraud

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the pastor of a church in the Ayobo area of the state, Gabriel Olakitan, for allegedly defrauding a businessman of N3m.

Gas explosion kills three in Edo

No fewer than three persons, including two children, have been killed by a gas explosion at 32, Osazuwa Street, along Agbor road, in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.

Hoodlums vandalise PHED station in A’Ibom

Some hoodlums have vandalised power station of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company at Nto-Udo Enwan, in the Ika Local Government Area, carting away armoured cables and transformer oil.

Police nab man for killing daughter

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Joseph James for killing his four years old daughter, Glory James, and throwing her corpse into a stream.

Welder beheads farmer in Kwara

A welder, Mr. Segun Bamidele, has been arrested for allegedly beheading a farmer, Mr. Sunday Owolabi.

EFCC hunts female ATM thief for stealing N3m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched a nationwide manhunt for a woman believed to be in her 20s, Tofunmi Akinade, who is alleged to be a serial Automated Teller Machine fraudster and identity thief.

Man jailed for Mourinho burglary attempt

A man has been jailed for four weeks after attempting to break into Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s London home, British police said Monday.

N20m ransom demanded to free Foursquare member

Kidnappers have demanded N20m ransom from the family of a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Calabar, Mr. Patrick Obasse, who was abducted on Sunday.

Man kills Ogun worshipper for stepping on his toes

The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for one Kehinde Lawal for allegedly killing a technician, Mutiu Edunjobi, in the Isheri area of the state.

Police hunt for killers of bride in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has begun investigation into the murder of a new wed bride in Sha’iskawa Village.

Drunken man stabs sleeping uncle to death

A launderer, Monday Eze, has stabbed his 55-year-old uncle, Ebere Akpu, to death in the Orile Agege area of Lagos State.

I bought fake N200,000 with N30,000 – Ex-convict

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a robbery suspect, one Felix Ademola.

Ademola, an ex-convict, who left prison a few months ago, was paraded along with other robbery suspects at the state command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Court jails man seven years for fraud

An Evbouriaria Magistrates’ Court in Benin, Edo State, has sentenced a 42-year-old man, Charles Hamilton, to seven years imprisonment for defrauding a company of N485, 000.

Guard arrested for raping pupil on school premises

The police have arrested a security guard of a public school in Lagos, Adeniyi Primary School, Itire, for allegedly raping an eight-year-old pupil.

Stepmother, Edo teachers to die for murder

An Abudu High Court in Edo State has sentenced a stepmother, Betty Stephen, and two teachers to death by hanging over the murder of a two-year-old girl.

How married woman died in hotel – Residents

Neighbours of a woman, who died last Friday in a hotel in Ikotun, Lagos State, have opened up on what transpired shortly before her death.

Two homosexuals rescued from mob in Enugu

Two suspected homosexuals, Orji Odinaka, 32, and Ejineme Nonso, 22, are being held by the police in Enugu State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Police Command, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the two men were rescued from an irate mob that wanted to set them ablaze.

Doctor rapes woman during abortion

A doctor allegedly raped a woman during an abortion procedure two weeks after he masturbated in front of her during a physical examination, a court has heard.

How police inspector raped girl, 15, at gunpoint in A’Ibom

Ibuotenang (A victim of police brutality)

A police inspector attached to Mkpat Enin Police Division in the Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has allegedly raped a 15-year old girl, Udo, at gunpoint.

Two sisters die in Lagos candle fire

Tragedy struck on Tuesday in the Ipaja area of Lagos State after two siblings were killed in a fire incident suspected to have been caused by a candle.

Teenagers attack school, beat principal, steal N1.5m

Pandemonium broke out at the Lagooz Schools on Omotoye Estate in the Orile Agege area of Lagos State after some hoodlums invaded the school premises.

Six siblings die of food poisoning in Anambra

Six siblings in Ekwulumili in the Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have been confirmed dead after eating poisoned food.

Pregnant women advised to use hospitals

Pregnant women in Lagos State have been advised to stop patronising unregistered traditional birth attendants for child delivery services.

LASU suspends 25 students over exam malpractice

The authorities of the Lagos State University, Ojo, have suspended 25 students for their alleged involvement in examination malpractice.

Enugu bricklayer nabbed for stealing generator

A bricklayer, Charles Okpata, is in the police net for stealing a generator in Enugu.

Landlords lament loss of tenants to power outage

LANDLORDS in some parts of Elioparanwo axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State are lamenting the dearth of tenants due to zero supply of electricity by the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company.

Driver crushes own conductor to death

A truck driver, Suraju Adeyemi, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing his conductor, identified only as Jelili, in the Alakuko area of the state.

What is the right punishment for rapists?

Rights activists, lawyers, lecturers and mothers comment on the appropriate punishment for rapists

Tf the victim is an underage, the offence should be life imprisonment. This is because it is horrible and pervasive to defile a minor. Anybody who rapes a child is mentally sick.