Man on trial for defiling friend’s 10-year-old daughter

For allegedly defiling his friend’s 10-year-old daughter, Godwin Itta, was on Monday docked at an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. 

Boko Haram militants ambush Nigerian troops, kill 5

At least five Nigerian soldiers and four civilian vigilante support force were killed Sunday in an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists in Damboa local government area of Borno State, officials said.

Man treks from Lagos to Zaria for lover

A 26-year-old man, Tunde Agbaje, has reportedly trekked from the Ketu area of Lagos State to Zaria in Kaduna State. 

US to Buhari: Keep up pressure on Boko Haram

As the Federal Government weakens Boko Haram, United States yesterday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to sustain the momentum. 

Olubadan’s daughter dies in autocrash in Lagos

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, has lost one of his daughters, Princess Mujidat Alagbada, nee Adetunji, in an auto crash in Lagos.

I bought two human heads for N10,000 — Herbalist

Three persons in possession of two human skulls have been arrested at a hideout in Ogbomoso by policemen from the Oyo State Police Command.

Drama in Delta as bride runs out of wedding reception, rejects husband (Photos)

There was confusion in Delta State on Saturday as a wedding reception ended half-way, following the bride’s pronouncement that she was no longer interested in the few-hours-old marriage.

Abati still in EFCC custody, unable to meet bail conditions

Five days after he was arrested, a former presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, is still in custody because he is unable to satisfy his bail conditions…

Yoruba speaking states to get own anthem - Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Friday ended his visit to Ekiti state with a promise that the Yoruba-speaking states in Nigeria would soon have a common anthem in local dialect that will be sung at every public forum immediately after that of the national anthem. 

Lagos state government to employ 1000 graduates as bus conductors

The National President of the Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria, BCAN, Comrade Israel Ade Adeshola through the Lagos State ministry of transportation said it would employ 1000 graduates from different Universities as Bus Conductors. 

Efcc sets up team to identify, mark Patience Jonathan’s property

Indications emerged on Friday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was intensifying moves to gather evidence against the former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, for a possible prosecution.

Naira drops to N470 but rises at official market

The naira on Friday weakened against the dollar at the parallel market, nullifying the N5 it gained on Thursday to exchange at N470 to a dollar.

Pickpocket gets N100,000 bail for alleged theft of N37,000 phone

A Surulere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday granted N100,000 bail each to two men, who allegedly snatched a phone worth N37,000 from a man on a motorcycle. 

Buhari, Niger Delta stakeholders meet Tuesday

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday meet with critical stakeholders in the Niger Delta with a view to find lasting solutions to the crisis in the region. 

Police arraign man for detaining girl for sexual purpose

The police on Friday arraigned a middle-aged man, Dominic Abutu, in a Wuse Zone 2 Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for unlawfully detaining a 20-year-old girl for sexual purpose.

Two Nigerian men caught having sex with 10-year-old boy

Two men were on Friday arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court in Kano for allegedly having anal intercourse with a 10-year-old boy. 

Army inaugurates internet phones for troops in Borno

The Nigerian Army has inaugurated internet protocol desktop telephones at the 8 Task Force Division in Northern Borno to enable troops communicate with their families with ease.

Abati gets bail, ex-FCT minister remains in EFCC custody

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured a court order to hold a detained former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed.

Buhari’s daughter Fatima weds today

The wedding of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second daughter, Fatima, to the former Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, Alhaji Gimba Yau Kumo will take place today. 

Policeman strips naked to escape arrest in Lagos

A policeman went naked on Thursday after he was caught while trying to defraud a woman of N50,000 for alleged traffic offence.

Woman jailed 90 years for N5.6 million admission scam

A Court in Enugu on Thursday sentenced a woman to 90 years in jail for university admission fraud.

Lagos flags off operation kill rats make more money

The Lagos State Government will not relent in its effort at making the state the safest place to live in by providing a safe environment, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare has said. 

Japan puts Nigerian activist in solitary confinement

Elizabeth Obueza, a Nigerian asylum seeker and activist, is being held in solitary at a detention centre in Tokyo, Japanese capital.

Major, captain, others held for leaking information to B’Haram

The Nigerian Army is holding two officers – a major and a captain – in connection with alleged sabotage of the ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North-East.

Panic as naira crashes against dollar, other currencies at the parallel market

Currency traders in Lagos became apprehensive on Wednesday as the naira depreciated thrice in six hours at the parallel market. 

Mass sack in Nigeria’s oil industry, over 3,000 affected

There has been mass sack of over 3,000 workers in Nigeria’s oil industry as the country’s economic recession bites harder, two unions have said. 

Police arrest banker-wife, two others over botched assassination bid

Suspected fleeing assassins – Chigozie Nworie and Kingsley Ofotele, have been arrested in Ogun State by the Police while escaping to Anambra State with their victim’s Range Rover Jeep – a Sport Utility Vehicle(SUV). 

Kidnappers gave us 10 strokes of the cane daily —Victims

The General Manager of Jofad Global Services, a construction firm in Warri, Delta State, Mr. Okelezo Wilfred, has said he and his colleagues, Mr. Roland Ukojevo and Israel Isawoele, were given 10 strokes of the cane every day by their captors for 12 days. 

NEC warns of poisoned chickens, fish imports

The National Economic Council has raised the alarm over importation of some food items, especially frozen chickens and fish preserved with dangerous chemicals.

Senate moves to ban street begging in Nigeria

The Senate yesterday began a move to enact a law to ban street begging in the country.

The move was sequel to a motion sponsored by Senator Isah Hamma Misau (APC, Bauchi Central), tagged “menace of street begging and need to rehabilitate beggars”.

Avengers resume bombings!

The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), yesterday, claimed its fighters bombed Chevron Escravos export pipeline at Escravos offshore, Delta State.

Lagos woman in court for failure to pay N151,000 hotel bills

A lodger, Joy Chiaka, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly failing to settle her hotel bills, totaling N151,000.

Breaking: Senate passes motion to reintroduce toll gates

The Senate has passed a motion for the reintroduction of toll gates on federal roads in the country.

Former FCT Minister arrested over N1trn deal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed. 

We fought corruption without making noise – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that his administration fought corruption in the country without making noise about it. 

Five confirmed dead in plane crash

French Defence Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, on Monday said an aircraft had crashed at Malta International Airport, killing all five French people on board.

Omokri urges Buhari to sack ‘that your Amaechi, the minister’

Reno Omokri wants President Muhammadu Buhari to fire Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transport, and other officials accused of corruption.

"Ojukwu’s spirit angry with Ndigbo"

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra has lamented that Igbo leaders no longer respect the leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra, the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.

Extra Judicial Killing: Anger In Bayelsa As Police Squad Kills 5yrs old

There were signs of rising anger at the weekend among the residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital ‎following the shooting to death of two persons including a 5 years old girl by teams of Special Anti-Robbery squad of the Nigerian Police during a raid on cult gangs engaged in violent battle along the Ekeki Community of the Yenagoa Local Government Council.

Father jailed for 1,503 years for repeatedly raping his daughter

A man has been given a 1,503-year prison sentence for repeatedly raping his teenage daughter over a four year period.

Family seeks N100m to free Obanikoro

The family and associates of the former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, are intensifying efforts to raise N100m to release him from the detention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. 

Nigerian Woman Gives Birth To A Set Of Twins After 18 Years Of Marriage (Photos)

According to an online user who shared the good news, her neighbor gave birth to a set of twins after 18 years of marriage. God is always good! 

2,000 kidnappers, armed robbers embrace amnesty in Rivers

About 2,000 cult members on Saturday embraced the amnesty declared by the Rivers State Government.

Ezekwesili replies Buhari’s daughter: Ethics should matter to you

Former Education Minister and now leader of the Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG, group, Oby Ezekwesili, has responded to a group led by President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, advising it against the use of the BBOG name for fund raising.

EFCC plans to kill Fani-Kayode with poison – Aide

An aide to former aviation minister, Femi Femi-Kayode, Jude Ndukwe, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of planning to kill his principal who was re-arrested on Friday in Abuja.

Suspected kidnappers kill businessman Amaechi Ahanonu, after collecting ransom

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have allegedly murdered an Owerri-based businessman, Amaechi Ahanonu, after collecting N500, 000 as ransom from his family.

Woman caught with cocaine inside brassiere at Lagos airport (Photos)

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30 year-old woman as she attempted to smuggle cocaine into the country.

Victor Moses insists Mourinho never spoke to him face to face at Chelsea

Victor Moses is finally happy at Chelsea after the arrival of Antonio Conte as manager, revealing former boss Jose Mourinho never spoke to him face to face. 

Bride stabs groom to death two months to wedding

A woman, Omolara Oluwagbemi, has killed her would be husband two months to their wedding in Ijebu-Ode town of Ogun State.

Jibrin sues Reps, seeks N1bn damages for his suspension

Embattled Abdulmumin Jibrin, a former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, has filed a fresh suit against the leadership of the House.