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Herbalists defraud businessman of N190m

Herbalists defraud businessman of N190m

The Police, yesterday, arraigned a 43-year-old man, Adeniyi Adewunmi, before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N190 million from one Lawrence Akanbi on the pretext of curing him of his ailment and protecting him from spiritual attacks.

Lustful father pleads guilty to raping 18-year-old daughter

Lustful father pleads guilty to raping 18-year-old daughter

Ibadan – A 45-year old carpenter, Olumide Akinleye, who allegedly cohabited with and raped his own daughter, is to remain behind bars pending judgment, an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court ordered in Ibadan on Friday. Chief Magistrate Modina Akanni, who gave the ruling, said Akinleye should be kept in police custody until when hearing would begin. […]

Man kills girlfriend, relocates to Abidjan with her car

Man kills girlfriend, relocates to Abidjan with her car

An Investigative Police Officer, Insp. Joseph Addo, on Wednesday told an Igbosere High Court in Lagos how a man, Williams Kenechi, strangled his girlfriend, Lizzy Nzewi and ran to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, with her car.

Breaking: Police arrest Muslim cleric with human parts

Breaking: Police arrest Muslim cleric with human parts

Officers of the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday arrested an Islamic cleric, Alfa Kayode Abdul-Fatai in Alakuko area of the State for being in illegal possession of human parts including a female private organ.

Man stabbed to death over chicken in Calabar

Man stabbed to death over chicken in Calabar

A fight over chicken at a political gathering in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, has claimed the life of a young man, Eyo Nsa, who was reportedly stabbed to death by members of a cult —King Crackers.