Man tortures teenager over missing N1,000
A septuagenarian, Rasheed Adebayo, has been arrested by the police for allegedly torturing his grandson, Fuad Badmus, in the Oko-Oba, Agege area…
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Housewife brutalises girl for taunting her about barrenness
A housewife, Bose Ogedengbe, has been arrested by the police for allegedly brutalising her ward, Favour, at their house on Bush Street,…
Lecturer remanded for allegedly defiling housemaid, 13
A Makurdi Upper Area Court on Monday remanded a senior lecturer at the Department of Catering and Hotel Management, Benue State Polytechnic,…
Blind graduates demand jobs, block Imo govt house
Scores of visually-impaired graduates and students on Monday protested against government’s failure to pay bursary and provide jobs, blocking the main gate…
Contractor demolishes five ongoing projects, says he’s being owed
A building contractor has demolished five ongoing buildings whose construction he was supervising. When police arrived the scene, he reportedly told them…
Magu says 150 corrupt persons were convicted in six months
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, said on Monday that more than 150 individuals were tried and…
INEC plans to check vote-buying, lauds ECES on credible polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that polling booths will henceforth be positioned in a way to make it difficult…
Southern forum lists conditions for backing presidential aspirant in 2019
The Southern Nigeria Forum (SNF) yesterday said it would consult widely to determine the candidate that could get its support during the…
Government to exploit herbs for healthcare, economic development
The Federal Government will exploit the huge plant resources available in the country for healthcare delivery and economic development of the nation.Minister…
There’s no N21b, PVCs Lawal Daura’s houses – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked the fake news and videos circulating in the social media about the alleged recovery…
Motorists groan as gully erosion tears Enugu apart
Unless some urgent treatment is given to certain areas in Enugu State, the likelihood that they may be cut off from the…
PDP alleges fresh plot to arrest Bukola Saraki, Ike Ekweremadu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday alleged that there is a fresh plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and “the cabal…
APC wins Katsina, Bauchi, Kogi National Assembly by-elections
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has won weekend’s bye-elections for the Katsina North and Bauchi South senatorial seats. The party was also…
Political turbulence triggers more equity slump
Turbulence in the political arena has sparked massive dumping and induced sell pressure on the equity sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange…
Sanusi warns politicians on exploitation of religion
Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II has cautioned politicians who hide behind the mask of religion to exploit Nigerians. He regretted that…
4 policemen killed in ambush by kidnappers
Four policemen working with the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have died in the service of their nation, killed on…