World Polio Day: Fewer children than ever with polio

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NEW YORK/GENEVA, 23 October 2015 – Never before in the history of polio have so few children in so few countries contracted the crippling virus – but we cannot rest until the number of cases is zero, UNICEF said on the eve of World Polio Day.

NAFDAC closes Illegal Chinese factory producing mosquito coil in Kano

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed up a Chinese company involved in the production of unregistered mosquito coils in Kano.

How rock crushed 50-year-old mother, 2 kids, grandchild in their sleep

FIFTY-year-old Silifat Lawal, her hus­band, Ismail, her two children and her grandchild were forced to go to bed early penultimate Friday night by a torrential rain that fell in Abeokuta, Ogun State, oblivious of the dangers lurking in the dark.

Parents, stop giving your kids junk food

Naturally, we all need food to function. Kids especially must eat food to grow well. But in making sure that your child gets the best of nutrients, nutritionists say that emphasis should be on quality not quantity.

Several feared trapped, 5 rescued from collapsed 3-storey building in Lagos

LAGOS—‘’My sister called me that she was under the debris, by the staircase, that was at about 2:30pm. Later, she called again to say that the place was very hot and that she was getting weak. She is still there struggling for breath. But the rescue workers are unable to get to where she is.’’

Ogun records 15 rape cases weekly – Perm Sec

The Ogun State government has disclosed that the state records no fewer than 15 rape cases and other sexually-related offences on weekly basis.

Man poisons pregnant girlfriend

- Buries her in shallow grave
- Police seeks assistance to trace her family

4 Little Ways to Improve Your Marriage

Marriage is a work in progress, and just like your career, if you slack off and don't put in the time to nurture it, you're not going to get great results. The honeymoon phase may be over, but there are a few things you can do on a daily, or even weekly, basis to keep the spark alive and the love flowing between you. The best part is, none of them require some grand effort on your part.

Assemblies of God Church drags factional group to EFCC over embezzlement

Pic: Security men battle to break up a fracas involving factional members of the Assembles of God church

A faction of Assemblies of God Church has been dragged to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by the Assistant General Superintendent, accusing the factional General Superintendent and six others of alleged fraudulent conversion of funds running into billions of naira.

N400m scam: Nigerian ‘lover-boy’ bags 12 years imprisonment

A Vietnamese court has sentenced a Nigerian, Mr. Oshanugor James Anyasi, 35, to 12 years in prison for allegedly conniving with three others to dupe 10 women, many who are Vietnamese of N400 million after promising them fake love and business.

Gunmen kill pastor, wife in Bauchi

It was a day of mourning in Igbo community in Bauchi State last weekend, following the gruesome killing of a pastor and his wife at Bayan Garin area, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis.

NDLEA arrests man with 108 ATM cards

An attempt by a 34 year old man to smuggle 108 ATM debit cards out of Nigeria has been thwarted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

AMBODE TO SWEAR IN COMMISSIONERS, SPECIAL ADVISERS MONDAY

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will on Monday, October 19, swear in 23 Commissioners and 14 Special Advisers, who will constitute the State Executive Council.

Maiduguri blasts: Ablution saves me from death –Lone survivor

The only lucky survivor of Maiduguri multiple ex­plosions which killed no fewer than 37 people has said he survived the tragedy be­cause he was performing ablu­tion in preparation for the night­fall Muslim prayers.

Our Father... even this one?

This child is really a genius, don't you think so?

How Mother Of Two, Wood Seller, Were Electrocuted In Lagos

The recently celebrated Eid- Kabir festival was marred at Utuh street, Araromi Quarters in Ketu Area of Lagos State, after two members of the community were electrocuted in broad day light.

Stop Your Marital Bed From Being A War Zone

A lot of medical research into sleep habits over the past 12 years suggests that couples who share a bed tend to live longer and stay healthier than those who sleep alone.

Mother tries to sell child on Internet

A South African mother appeared in court Friday charged with trying to sell her 19-month-old baby on the Internet for 5,000 rand ($380), officials said, after a police sting operation halted her plan.

Fayose arrests Road Safety officer for traffic offence

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, on Friday arrested an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps at Ikere Ekiti, for flouting traffic rules.

Falae identifies Kidnappers, 5 docked: Kidnappers Faces Arraignment

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Solomon Arase, has ordered the arraignment of suspected abductors of Chief Olu Falae in an Ondo Magistrate Court.