Tension in Enugu community over alleged same-sex relationship
Tension has been reported in parts of Enugu State following allegations of mob attempts to attack certain individuals over claims of same-sex relationships.
Banker in court for allegedly obtaining money under false pretext.
A 28-year-old banker, Temitope Lumowo, was on Monday granted N200, 000 bail by an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Ex-Oyo governor’s son faces N40m fraud charge
Akinkunle Olunloyo, son of former governor old Oyo State, Dr Victor Olunloyo, was on Monday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly defrauding a financial institution to the tune of N40 million.
Man bags 12 months imprisonment for stealing cell phone worth N420, 000
A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Monday sentenced one Princewill Udeh, to 12 months imprisonment for stealing a cell phone, valued at N420, 000.
Man docked for alleged attempt to kidnap 10-yr-old girl
Twenty-five-year old Samuel Rasaq, who allegedly attempted to kidnap a 10-year-old girl, was on Monday arraigned before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
We sold our baby because she is HIV positive —Couple
A couple, Mr. & Mrs. Nkemakolam Ugorji, that sold their two-month-old baby girl for N300,000 in Abia State are claiming they did so because she was HIV positive.
Police nab fake doctor who aborts pregnancies in Katsina
Policemen in Katsina State have arrested a 38-year-old fake doctor, Joseph Umaru, who specialised in performing abortion for ladies as well as other medical services.
Bandits on bikes open fire on miners; kill 14, injure 30 in Kaduna
The bloodletting in the Birnin Gwari axis of Kaduna state continue at the weekend as the bandits operating in the area killed over 14 miners whole 30 others sustained various degrees of injuries.
Man, 22 nabbed for sodomising 12yr old in Lagos
A 22-year-old trader, Musa Mohamed, was yes- terday caught having canal knowledge of a 12- year -old boy, Sadiq Abdullai, through the anus at Katangwa market, Oke-Odo area of Lagos.
Police, Navy, Port security compete over illegal tolls
Police operatives and their naval counterparts posted to Apapa Wharf are at war over the collection of tolls from truck drivers. The situation is such that a clash of interest is imminent following alleged threats by naval operatives at the port to attack policemen posted to the main gate at the wharf.
Man docked for allegedly beating minor with horsewhip
A 24-year-old man, Boye Aladesanmi, on Friday appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly beating a minor with a horsewhip.
Furniture maker, 30, charged with stealing N90,000 planks
A 30-year-old furniture maker, Ibrahim Amodu, who escaped being burnt alive after allegedly stealing some planks, was on Thursday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Teacher charged with defiling minor in classroom
A 26-year-old teacher, Muhammad Suleiman, who allegedly defiled a three-year-old girl, on Thursday appeared before a Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Man sentenced to death in Ekiti for armed robbery
A middle-aged man, Kingsley Okorowande, was yesterday, sentenced to death by hanging by an Ado Ekiti High Court in Ekiti State for armed robbery.
I stole cell phone to pay for my WASC examination, convict tells court
A 20-year-old man, James Egbe, on Thursday, told a Kubwa Grade 1 Area Court that he stole a cell phone to pay for his West African School Certificate (WASC) examination.
Policeman abducted, impregnated our 16-year-old sister, family alleges
The family of a 16-year-old girl (name withheld) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over allegation that a policeman, identified as Officer Henry attached to Ojo Division, Lagos State Police Command abducted, raped, tortured and impregnated her.
