We got over 100 stolen vehicles from robbers, kidnappers – Ex-convicts nabbed in S’Leonean envoy’s kidnap case

The investigation into the kidnap of Sierra Leonean diplomat, Maj.-Gen. Nelson Williams (retd.), has led to the arrest of members of a syndicate, who work with kidnappers and armed robbers to sell stolen vehicles.

Father rapes 15-year-old daughter, drugs her to prevent pregnancy

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 47-year-old trader, Uchena Elumadu, for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter in the Agege area of the state.

Man in court for relocating without paying rent

A 42-year-old man, Damisa John, has been arraigned in a Mararaba Upper Area Court, Nasarawa State, for alleged breach of trust and cheating.

Suspect robs Lekki residents with toy gun

The police in Lagos State have arrested a 22-year-old suspected robber, Moses Akpan, who allegedly attacked some residents of Oniru, in the Lekki area of the state.

Akwa Ibom man kills step-mum, flees

A 25-year-old man, Edikan John, has allegedly killed his stepmother in Esit Urua community, in the Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Our correspondent learnt on Thursday that the suspect killed the woman around 10pm on Saturday.

Ex-council secretary commits suicide, blames tough economy

A former Secretary of Mbiabong Village Council in the Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Ekanem Edet, aka Jolly Boy, has committed suicide.

Teenagers arrested for kidnapping expatriates, oil theft

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four teenagers for alleged involvement in oil theft and the abduction of two expatriates in the Epe and Igando area of the state.

Cocaine suspect hides drug in collar

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Saturday said its officials discovered wraps of narcotics in the collar of a passenger’s jacket at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.

Mudslide kills newly-wed teenager in Lagos

A teenager, Faisa, has been killed by a mudslide in Lagos after days of incessant rain in the state.

The 16-year-old was killed in the Agidingbi, Ikeja area of Lagos State, less than two weeks after her wedding.

Wife bought cutlass two weeks before attacking husband – Police

A jealous housewife, Oluwakemi Etu, who hacked her husband, Kehinde Etu, to a coma on Saturday has told the police that she bought a new machete two weeks before the act for the purpose of punishing Kehinde.

Estate landlord flees as gunmen abduct two housekeepers

There was fresh panic in New Haven Estate in the Igbelaju area of Iba, Lagos State, on Monday after gunmen launched another attack during which two housekeepers were abducted.

Police arrest man for allegedly robbing 81-year-old woman

The Police in Lagos said they had arrested a member of a two-man robbery gang, which allegedly robbed an 81-year-old woman of about N7m and other valuables.

Woman abducts two siblings in Lagos market

There was confusion at Ojuwoye Market, in the Mushin area of Lagos State on Saturday after a suspected female kidnapper was nabbed by residents.

Pastor stuck in shrine trying to destroy idols

A pastor, identified as Wale Fagbere, became motionless while trying to destroy a shrine in Ketu, a community in Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Avoiding investments that are too good to be true

Author of Practical Steps to Financial Independence and personal finance coach, Usiere Uko, writes on pyramid and Ponzi schemes

They come and go, lie low for a season and then come back again; investment schemes that promise rates of return way above money market rates.

Sea pirates kidnap, kill four policemen in Rivers

HEAVILY armed men suspected to be sea pirates have abducted and killed four marine policemen in Abonnema, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area.

Luxury bus owners raise fares, lament road conditions

Luxury bus owners have announced an increase of N1,000 on their fares across various routes, citing the rising running and maintenance costs as reasons for their action.

Two arrested over illegal gun factory in Benue

The Police in Benue State on Tuesday said two persons suspected to be operating an illegal gun factory in the state have been arrested.

Man stabs friend, steals his N10m

The police in Katsina have arrested a middle aged man, Ibrahim Muhammed, who allegedly attacked his businessman friend, Ibrahim Suleiman Mai-Yaro, and also dispossessed him of property and money valued at over N10m.

‘Yahoo boy’ steals US soldier’s identity, dupes American lover

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an alleged 26-year-old Internet fraudster, Egbedayo Semilore, for allegedly stealing the identities of two United States Army officers and duping an American woman of N4m.

Man hangs self in Edo

A middle-aged man has reportedly committed suicide at Ogida, in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State.

The incident was said to have occurred at a wood market located in the area.

Police arrest 22 suspected kidnappers

The Kano State Police Command on Tuesday said it had arrested 22 suspected kidnappers and armed bandits terrorising communities around the Falgore forest.

Hausa youths attack Lagos chemist for blasphemy

There was confusion on Sunday in the Ketu area of Lagos State after some Hausa youths seized a chemist, identified as Emmanuel Emeka.

Man found hanged in uncompleted building

Residents of Rasaki Sodande Street in the Aboru, Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos State on Monday found the body of a middle-aged man dangling from a rope in an uncompleted building.

Court remands mother, son in prison over alleged kidnapping

An Osogbo Magistrate Court has ordered that a 47-year-old woman, Funmilayo Fatai; her 18-year-old son, Dare Fatai and one Raheem Ridwan be remanded at the Ilesa Prison over the allegation of kidnapping a 33-year-old Halimat Kamoru.

Police nab 16 kidnap suspects in Abia

The Abia State Police Command has arrested 16 suspected kidnappers and some suspected armed robbery alleged to have been terrorising residents of the state.

Corps member slumps, dies after party with colleagues

A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Mr. Ogundare Opeyemi, has slumped and died in the Nembe area of Bayelsa State.

Breakfast mistakes you need to avoid

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what people do not know about this meal is that if they skip this meal, it could have an adverse effect on their weight. Akansha Jhalani, Registered Dietitian and health blogger at Beyond The Weighing Scale, helps you decode the myths associated with breakfast, so that you enjoy the most important meal of the day in a healthy way.

‘I hugged transformer in a suicide bid’

A Magistrates Court in Zaria, Kaduna State, has sentenced one Kennedy Gambo to one-year imprisonment without the option of a fine for attempting to vandalise a power transformer belonging to Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company.

Police arrest kidnap suspects, rescue two victims

The Abia State Police Command has arrested two kidnap suspects and rescued two of their victims at Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of the state.

Police arrest three over land-grabbing

The police in Lagos have charged three persons to court for forcefully taken over other people’s land, one month after the state anti-grabbing law came into effect.

Driver on phone crushes security guard to death

The family of Effiong Etim has been thrown into mourning after he was allegedly killed by a company driver, Henry Uduze.

Police arrest SARS officer for killing undergraduate

The police have arrested the Special Anti Robbery Squad officer who fired the shot that killed an undergraduate of a polytechnic in Edo State, Joseph Eidonojie-Ugbeni.

Foods that ease pain naturally

Chronic pain affects 116 million American adults. That’s more than a third of the US population. And while pain pills reduce suffering, they can be addictive and produce side effects. Worse, they often fail to eliminate the true cause of the pain.

My wife is an ‘unrepentant adulterer’, man tells court

Worried by his wife’s adulterous acts, Mr Azeez Adeshina, on Wednesday approached the Ikorodu Customary Court in Lagos State to annul his 22-year-old marriage.

Migrant-kicking camera woman charged in Hungary

A Hungarian television camerawoman who made headlines last September after appearing to trip and kick migrants who were fleeing police has been indicted, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Child rapist caught after buying condoms for sex with 11-year-old girl

A man who was due to marry his long-time fiancee has been caught by a vigilante group trying to have sex with an 11-year-old girl.

Armed robbery gang arrested after killing night guard

An eight-man notorious armed robbery gang that specialises in breaking into warehouses has been arrested by police operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Zone 2 Command, Lagos.

The suspects, who shot dead a night guard at Amuwo-Odofin during one of their operations, were picked up at different locations in Lagos State.

Fuel tanker falls, kills motorist in Lagos

What could have become a major disaster in Lagos State was averted on Sunday after a loaded petroleum tanker fell and spilled its content in the Ikorodu area of the state.

Health and fitness accessories for smartphones

There are loads of smartphone compatible health and fitness accessories out there. Here is a list of 10 fitness gadgets (and accessories) to get you in the best shape of your life.

Fitbit Flex

Man on trial for raping nine boys in Kano

A 28-year-old man, Alhassan Musa, on Wednesday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court sitting at Audu Bako Secretariat, Kano, for allegedly sexually abusing nine under-age boys.

American, 57, hangs self in Lagos hotel

The police in Lagos State have begun investigation into the death of a 57-year-old American, who was found hanged with a rope in a hotel room in the Lekki area of the state.

Hausa, Fulani in bloody clash in Lagos

There was chaos on Wednesday at the Lagos State Abattoir, Agege, as Hausa and Fulani traders clashed.

No fewer than three persons were killed, while more than 20 people reportedly sustained varying degrees of injury and were rushed to different hospitals in the area.

My husband stripped, beat me to pulp – Wife

A trader, Margaret Agwu, on Wednesday told an Igando Customary Court, Lagos, that her husband, Onu, strips and beats her to a pulp sometimes.

Avoid roadside food to reduce risk of cholera

Cholera has claimed six lives in Lagos following a fresh outbreak of the disease, while 39 other persons who contracted the food and water-borne infection are under observation.

Sex raises heart attack risk in older men —Study

A new study has some unpleasant news for ageing men: Having lots of enjoyable sex may put them at a greater risk for heart complications.

Hairdresser on trial for refusing customer in hijab

A hairdresser went on trial in Norway Thursday for refusing a Muslim client wearing a hijab, in the first case in the country to go to court over the Islamic head covering.

Suspected robbers arrested after auto accident

Two suspected robbers – Sunday Isiaka and Tunde Segun – have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command on Victoria Island area.

Bauchi police nab 56 kidnappers, rescue 28

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 56 persons including four women suspected to be kidnappers and rescued 28 other people who had been abducted.

Exercise may offset health risks of drinking – Study

Heavy drinkers who exercise are less likely to die from alcohol-related diseases than those who don’t, a study suggested Thursday, although its authors were cautious about the implications of their data.