Pain killers reduce sexual drive, sperm count – Expert

A medical practitioner at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, Dr Arikawe Adeolu, on Tuesday, said that long use of analgesics and antidepressant drugs, could cause sexual dysfunction and low sperm count.

Navy arrests pipeline vandals, recovers pirate vessel

The Nigerian Navy has arrested an unspecified number of pipeline vandals in the Niger Delta.

Kids’ torture: Group blames police

A Calabar-based child’s rights organisation known as Basic Rights Counsel Initiative on Tuesday accused the police of lack of commitment to the prosecution of those that tortured kids accused of witchcraft.

Man loses parents, sisters to B’Haram, becomes a drug addict

An Internally Displaced Person at Dalori camp in Maiduguri on Tuesday said he took to drugs to erase the memory of the slaughter of his father, mother and four sisters by Boko Haram insurgents.

Abia Govt to appoint 34 physically challenged persons as aides

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has directed the transition committee chairmen of the 17 local government areas in the state to appoint two disabled persons each from their areas as special assistants as a way of reducing unemployment in the state.

Five expatriates kidnapped, one killed in Calabar

At least five foreign expatriates and two Nigerians were on Wednesday kidnapped at the Idundu axis of the Calabar-Oban road by suspected militants.

Killer of Yoruba leader in Kano sentenced to death

Justice Kabiru Auta of a Kano High Court on Wednesday sentenced the killer of a Kano-based business tycoon, philanthropist and Yoruba leader, Alhaji Ganiyu Akanbi Bello to death by hanging.

Kidnapped bishop found dead in Benue

THE Vicar-General, Catholic Bishop of Otukpo and Priest in charge of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Okpoga, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, Rev. Father John Adeyi, who was kidnapped two months ago, has been found dead.

NDLEA advises parents to counsel children on drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has called on parents to sensitise their children to the dangers of using illicit drugs.

Two to die by hanging in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court, sitting in Ikole Ekiti, has sentenced two persons to death by hanging for murder.

Using smartphone in bed can cause blindness

Looking at your smartphone while lying in bed at night could make you temporary blind in one eye, British doctors have reported.

NGO trains 30 human trafficking victims in Kano

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action, on Thursday in Kano started the training of 30 female victims of human trafficking in various trades.

Man, 32, commits suicide in Bauchi

A 32-year old resident of Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Cletus Paulus, has hanged himself on a tree behind his house.

NDLEA arrests 156 drug offenders in Anambra

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Anambra State said it had arrested no fewer than 156 drug offenders in the state between January and May this year.

Police arrest, release monarch over false allegation

The traditional ruler of Mbutu Ukwu community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, His Royal Highness, Eze Emma Nwaimo, has been released on bail by the Imo State Police Command.

NDLEA arrests 160 suspects in Kwara

The Kwara State Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mr. Apeh Reuben, on Monday, said the agency had arrested 160 suspects for drug-related offences.

Motorcyclist forges police ID card to evade arrest

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a motorcyclist, Kehinde Alani, for allegedly forging a police ID card.

Man rapes, impregnates 15-year-old daughter in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Ike Iwuanyanwu, for allegedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter, Priscilla (pseudonym) at Ajao Estate, in the Isolo area of the state.

Herdsmen kill 45-yr-old farmer in Delta

RESIDENTS of Ossissa community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State have been thrown into mourning following the killing of a 45-year-old farmer by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.

Court remands man for bathing policeman with hot soup

An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded a 33-year-old dry cleaner, Imole Emmanuel, in prison custody for pouring hot soup on a police corporal, Kayode Akingbade.