Fake cleric, 42, arraigned for rape in Lagos
A 42-year-old man, Wasiu Lawal, who allegedly raped a 38-year-old woman on the pretext of helping her spiritually, was on Wednesday in Lagos brought before a Surulere Magistrates' Court. The accused, who lives at No.1, Adeleke Agodo St., Ikorodu in Lagos State, is facing a charge of rape.
Budget padding: Resign, face probe; ex-lawmaker tells Dogara, others
As crisis over the 2016 budget deepens, a former member of the Federal House of Representatives, Chief U.S.A Igwesi, has asked the leadership of the House of Representatives to resign and hand over themselves to anti-graft agencies for probe over allegation of padding this year’s budget.
Epileptic power: Ikeja Electric adopts discounts on outstanding bills
In an effort to facilitate debts owed the power industry, the management of Nigeria’s largest electricity distribution company, Ikeja Electric Plc, has commenced a Debt Discount Initiative for customers under its network.
Trump ‘scares the hell out of me’: NY police chief
The head of the largest city police department in America on Wednesday joined a growing list of people calling Donald Trump unfit to lead, saying the Republican mogul “scares the hell” out of him.
Wikki Tourists FC talk tough, say resolute on winning league
The management of state-sponsored Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi on Tuesday said it was resolute to win the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Militants: Military, police personnel beef up security in and around Badagry
Security had been intensified in Badagry area of Lagos State over reports that militants had fled to the area.
