Civil Defence Rescues 30 Trafficked Teenagers

No fewer than 30 teenagers who were about to be trafficked to neighboring countries for child labour have been rescued by the Enugu command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC).

Council Chairman Killed, 48 Hours after Being Sworn in

Newly-appointed transition committee chairman of Jos East local government Area of Plateau state, Mr. Hosea Azi, was on Saturday killed in a ghastly along motor accident alongside his kidnappers near Keffi, along Abuja road as his abductors were escaping with him.

My first marriage taught me patience — Kunle Ayo

Mr and Mrs Ayo

Multi-award winning, South Africa-based Nigerian gospel artiste, Kunle Ayo, is married to his manager, Adeola. They speak about their union:

Woman, 45, nabbed with tons of cocaine

A 45-year- old, Senegalese woman, Sall Fatou, has been arrested by officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Zone A attempting to cross the Seme border with tons of cocaine.

Two arrested over death of businessman in Edo

Two persons, including the head of Idughiamwen quarters, Ikhueniro community in Uhunmwode local government area of Edo State, Chief Famous Onozigue, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a businessman in a brothel, the Corner Rest Guest House.

Police arrest soldier, fake naval personnel for robbery in Lagos

Four fake naval personnel and a soldier were weekend arrested by Lagos state Police command for alleged armed robbery. 

Herbalist in Police net over gun-running

The Special Anti Robbery Squad of Ogun State Police Command has arrested one herbalist for keeping arms and making charms for a group of suspected armed robbers who have been terrorizing innocent people of the state.

Undergraduate in soup for impersonating Oyo First Lady on Facebook

A 400-Level student of History and Inter­national Relations in a private univer­sity in Osun State, Adubi, who was arrested by men of Oyo State police command for allegedly impersonat­ing Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Facebook, has said the heavy burden of paying his school fees forced him into the crime.

Woman burnt alive by suspected assassins

A 77-year-old woman, Elder Mrs. Grace Orizu was roasted alive on Saturday afternoon when her son’s five-room bungalow at Little Wood Estate, Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state was allegedly set ablaze by suspected arsonists.

Holy Ghost Congress: Prominent clerics hold special prayer for Nigeria

Prayers were daily offered for God’s intervention in the country at the ongoing 18th annual Holy Ghost Congress of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, as several eminent gospel ministers from various denominations led the daily expanding crowd of worshipers in supplication to intercede for the family, the church, leaders ,youth and the nation at large.

Man, wife, two children roasted in Kontagora fire

Kontagora in Niger State was thrown into mourning after a family of four was consumed by fire in their residence.

9 year old girl badly beaten by her madam

A concerned woman shared photos of a badly beaten 9 year old Onyinyechi on her Facebook page, saying Onyinye, who serves as a housemaid, was beaten by her madam/aunty.

Pastor’s son beheads 11-year-old girl in Delta state for ritual

The Delta state Police command have arrested 15 year old Silas Anidi, the only son of the General Overseer of God Pecu­liar Evangelical Ministry, Sapele, Delta State, for beheading 11-year-old Aghogho Igbi and was about to do same to the deceased’s sister, Favour, when neighbours intervened and got him arrested.

Anguish as Redeemed Church Traffic Shuts Down Lagos

It was hell for Lagosians on Friday as many residents of the mega city spent hours in traffic before getting to their various destinations. 

Egypt jails two policemen for beating lawyer to death

An Egyptian court sentenced two officers with the secret police to five years in prison on Saturday for beating to death an imprisoned lawyer, the second such verdict in a week.

Confusion, as 2 corpses disappear from morgue in Benin on burial day

Policemen on Thursday averted a breakdown of law and order at the Central Hospital, Benin City, following the mysterious disappearance of two corpses from the hospital morgue.

Man drops dead after sex romp

Operatives of the Lagos State Po­lice Criminal Investigation De­partment, Panti, is set to unravel the mystery behind the death of Wale Ademola, 38, who was found dead in a hotel in the Shomolu area of the state on December 6, 2015.

Hoodlums kill two traders over toll

There has been tension in the Tollgate area of Mushin, Lagos State, after some suspected cult members, who stormed the community, shot dead two traders.

Businessman, who videoed dying wife, arrested

A 29-year-old businessman, Oluchi Ajimowu, is being held by the State Department for Criminal Investigation, Yaba, Lagos, for his alleged involvement in the death of her wife, Priscillia Ajimowu.

How 7-month-old baby was roasted to death

Tragedy, occurred again in Lekki area of the state Thursday afternoon, when fire consumed a seven- month-old baby while her parents were away.