‘Fake’ police officer arrested in Edo

Men of the Edo State Police Command have arrested Austin Ibeto, who allegedly paraded himself as a member of the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos State.

Baby of the year gift allegation: Mother denies husband’s claims

The Osun State government has described as false, claims by the father of the baby of the year, Kajogbola Olasunkanmi, that his family was cheated by the management of the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo, the state capital, where his wife was delivered of her baby.

Five killed as suspected herdsmen attack Delta communities

Five farmers have been feared killed in Abraka and Obiaruku communities in Ethiope East and Ukwuani local governments of Delta State, during clashes between farmers and suspected herdsmen.

It was learnt farmers in the communities had been in a long-drawn faceoff with the herdsmen bause of incessant destruction of their farms by grazing cattle.

IFELODUN Human traffickers’ new fishing pond

Human traffickers to Libya and other countries abroad are feasting on the desperation of poor, ambitious residents of Ifelodun Street, Ayobo, Lagos, report Medinat Kanabe and Dorcas Egede

Ifelodun Street, Ayobo, has become a rich fishing pond for girl traffickers to Libya and many other cities. In this suburb of Lagos, ambitious mothers put in extra efforts to prepare their daughters for the journey abroad, while the ‘lucky’ girls show off to other girls when they get opportunity to be trafficked abroad.

Driver ‘steals’ ex-boss car to fund siblings Xmas expenses

A 24–year old driver Abass Ope accused of stealing his ex-boss’ car, Television (TV) sets and a pet dog, has confessed that Christmas needs of his siblings pushed him into the stealing.

Stay healthy with regular check-ups

With the coming of a brand new year, many have made all kinds of New Year resolutions about one aspect of their lives or the other.One area most people tend to neglect is their health. They forget the saying “health is wealth,” that no matter how much money one has, without good health, the money is worthless.And like money, you do not know the value of health until you lose it.

Sugar, red meat controversy rages

The controversy on whether sugar and red meat causes ill health such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and cancer or not has refused to go away.

A study funded by food companies has challenged recommendations by public health officials for people to cut sugar consumption, saying there was no clear link between consumption of added sugar and health effects.

Don’t store beverages on bare floor, NAFDAC advises Nigerians

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday warned traders in Taraba against storing beverages on bare floor.

More people killed in 2016 suicide bombings than ever before – Study

A study by the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies on Friday indicated that last year was the deadliest recorded for suicide bombings, with more than 5,650 people killed worldwide.

25 items banned from being imported into Nigeria (FULL LIST)

There are at least 25 items that have been banned from being imported into Nigeria. The list, circulated by the Finance Ministry on Friday, includes soaps, spaghetti and used fridges.

The ban on the items was put in place by the government in 2016, as part of yearly efforts to control import, but is still in place as no new one has been provided for 2017, Festus Akanbi, spokesperson to the finance minister told PREMIUM TIMES.

See full list below.

Access Bank staff masterminds armed robbery of his bank – Police

The police say they have arrested a senior official of Access Bank for his alleged involvement in a foiled armed robbery operation at a branch of the bank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

‘Hopeless suffering’ in Lake Chad as children starve, mothers sell sex to survive – Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday said women in the Lake Chad basin had been forced to prostitute to survive.

Court awards deaf, dumb N4m damages for assault

A Benin High Court presided over by Justice Alero Edodo-Eruaga has awarded the sum of N4million as general damages to a hearing impaired man, Mr. Kingsley Eromosele. 

100 suspected criminals meet Waterloo in Ogun

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ogun State Command, has arrested over 100 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cult members. It recovered over 45 arms and ammunition from their hideouts.

Nigeria Customs intercepts container of jollof rice, yam porridge, egusi from India

The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted a 20ft container of “READY TO EAT FOODS’’ like egusi soup, jollof rice, ogbono, yam porridge imported from India.

International ​group urges world leaders to reject same-sex marriage

The International Organization for the Family (IOF) has urged religious, political, social, and civic leaders across the world not to yield to external pressures on same-sex marriage.

INVESTIGATION: Nigerian hospital where ‘medical negligence’ causes death of women, babies

When Sandra David, a 29-year-old staff of the Bank of Agriculture, was in March diagnosed with gall bladder complications requiring surgical correction, she asked for only a few days off work and headed for the Federal Staff Hospital, FSH, Abuja.

Mechanic driving customer’s vehicle kills three in accident

An accident occurred in Plateau State on Monday causing the death of three people.

The accident involved an SUV, a tricycle and two motorcycles, and occurred in Bassa Local Government Area, residents and an official said.

Urinating man watches his new car roll into river

A man in Germany who pulled over to answer the call of nature had the misfortune of watching his brand-new car roll into a river, rescue services said on Thursday.

Domestic servant docked for alleged rape of co-worker

A 26-year-old driver, Emmanuel Egwuatu, who allegedly raped a 21-year-old girl, his co-domestic servant, on Wednesday appeared before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

My husband impregnated my sister twice, wife tells court

A 55-year-old trader, Saidat Abu, on Thursday told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos that her husband was a flirt who impregnated her younger sister on two occasions.

Dogs disappear from Ekiti streets as residents turn to dog meat

Dogs have disappeared from the streets in Ekiti State following rise in the consumption of dog meat by residents, a check by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, has shown.

Two arrested for homosexuality in Edo

An Oredo Magistrate Court in Benin on Wednesday granted two homosexuals, Paul Frank, 31, and Ejimofor Christian, 22, N100,000 bail each.

Vice principal arrested for raping student

The Police have arrested a Vice Principal in Nassarawa State suspected of raping his female student.

The News Agency of Nigeria [NAN] reports that three other persons allegedly engaged in various cases of rape were also arrested by the police.

Woman arrested for burning half-sister with hot iron

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a woman identified as Mama Emeka, for allegedly burning her stepsister with a hot iron.Though the incident occurred on Christmas Day at 36, Fadeyi Street, Olowora, the suspect was arrested yesterday following the intervention of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence team in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.

How man, allegedly stabbed to death by lawyer wife, died – Pathologist

A consultant pathologist with the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Abduldeen Oluwanisola, has told an Oyo State High Court in Ibadan that haemorrhagic shock from stab wound killed Lowo Oyediran.

50-year-old man admits raping 5-year-old girl

A Gudu Upper Area Court in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 50-year-old man, Teacher Senior, of Area 11, Garki, for raping a five-year-old girl.

Police arrest fake soldier for stealing motorcycles

Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected fake soldier allegedly involved in stealing motorcycles, popularly known as okada, across the states in Nigeria.

Taxi driver crushes 14 to death while dodging cow

Fourteen people were killed after a driver lost control and rammed into two large vehicles while trying to dodge cow in Uganda.

Man, 27, charged with theft of N9, 000 church offering

A 27-year-old unemployed man, Williams Eromosele, on Wednesday appeared before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos charged with theft of N9, 200 from the church offertory box. 

I stole because of my daughter’s sickness-convict

A Gudu Upper Area Court in FCT, on Wednesday sentenced two men, Pallelu Abdullahi and Bello Yakubu to 12 weeks imprisonment for stealing solar energy panels. 

Knife-wielding man attacks 12 children at kindergarten

A man climbed over the wall of a kindergarten school in south-western China and attacked 12 students with a knife, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. 

Aso Rock’s female staff injured in accidental discharge

Accidental discharge by a security officer at the Presidential Villa in Abuja has injured a female staff. 

Ogun police arrest suspected serial burglar, 17 criminals

A suspected serial burglar, Onyebuchi Chika, who had been terrorising residents of Awa Ijebu town and its environs in Ogun State, crossed over to the new year inside police cell as he was arrested by policemen in Ogun State Police Command on new year’s eve.

Jungle Justice: Man set ablaze for stealing motorcycle in Benue (Graphic photo)

A yet-to-be-identified man was on Wednesday night set on fire by a mob for allegedly stealing motorcycle in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

How we raped 9 women in 2 weeks —Robbery suspects

The leader of a robbery gang, whose members allegedly robbed and raped their victims around Charity Bus Stop in Oshodi area of Lagos State, has narrated how his gang raped nine women in the last two weeks.

Couple killed in Ilorin, dumped in a well

Unknown gunmen on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, killed an aged couple and dumped their bodies into a well.

The incident, which occurred in Fate area of the state capital, has left residents in apprehension this Yuletide season.

The Lagos State Fire Service has rescued a five-year-old girl, Faith Onifade from an 80 feet deep well, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Unidentified gunmen kill eight in Rivers, fear grips residents

Unidentified gunmen suspected to be members of cult groups have killed no fewer than eight people in Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Undergraduate, five others electrocuted

SIX persons, including a student of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) were electrocuted in Mushin during the spontaneous celebrations ushering in the New Year last Sunday.

Police foil man’s attempt to kidnap two-year-old boy

Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command at the weekend arrested Suleiman Seidu, 33, for allegedly attempting to kidnap a two-year-old boy, Chimdi Udwu, in Owode area of Ogun State.