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.
Thursday, 3 November 2016
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.
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
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.
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
Customs intercept 70 packs of hemp
The Ogun Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted 70 packs of textile materials containing hemp.
Police arrest four for alleged diversion of IDPs’ rice
The Katsina Police Command on Saturday said it had arrested four persons for allegedly diverting tonnes of rice meant for Internally Displaced Persons in the North-East geopolitical zone.
Eight things to know before taking a bank loan
There are different types of personal loans a depositor can take from his bank. While some loans may not be tied to specific purposes, others may be for certain projects such as business, mortgage and car purchase.
Knifeman attacks Brussels police
A Moroccan man wielding a knife attacked two Belgian police officers in the capital Brussels on Wednesday but their body armour protected them and they were not seriously hurt, prosecutors said.
Herbalist, alfa arrested in Ogun for killing 16-year-old
A herbalist, Tunde Banjo, and an alfa, Nurudeen Adeniyi, have been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly killing a 16-year-old-girl, identified only as Olayinka.
They were reportedly arrested in Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state.
Police intercept 26 stolen vehicles
The newly inaugurated Zonal Intervention Squad Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Abdulmajid Ali, has intercepted 26 vehicles stolen in Lagos and Ogun States.
Sex starvation led me into rape, man tells court
A middle-aged father, Ojo Adewole, on Wednesday told an Ikole Customary Court in Ekiti that he was involved in rape because his wife starved him of sex.
Shepherd Digest Magazine - November 2016 Edition
To appreciate you our esteemed readers, here is the Shepherd Digest Magazine - November 2016 Edition.
Remember, we have a God that delights in impossibilities. In this month, He will meet you at the point of your need.
Happy New Month!
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