Photos: Final evacuation flight brings 308 Nigerians home from South Africa
The Federal Government on Wednesday concluded its evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final repatriation flight carrying 308 returnees.
Domestic violence: Police arrest woman for allegedly killing husband in Abia
One 73-year-old woman, Mrs Rose Uwaga, has been arrested by Abia State police command for allegedly strangling her 83-year-old husband, Alhaji Isa Uwaga, to death in Umuahia. It was gathered that the two aged couple had a disagreement, which degenerated into fisticuffs at their residence at Ohobo-Afara Umuahia. “During the fight, the man allegedly grabbed […]
Grandparents beat me daily, place burning rubber on my body, says 7-yr-old orphan
By Evelyn Usman In a bizarre case of child abuse, a seven-year-old girl, accused of killing her father through witchcraft, has told policemen that her grandparents would light rubber materials and use same to burn different parts of her body. On Tuesday, she summoned the courage, walked up to a policeman who lives on the […]
Police confirm arrest of ritualist, other suspects linked to killings in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the arrest of some suspects, including a ritualist linked to the frequent killings in Akinyele Local Government Area(LGA) of the state. No fewer than five persons were brutally killed in Akinyele LGA in June. The deceased were a pregnant woman, Azeezat Shomuyiwa, 29, whose head was smashed […]
60-year-old grandma, one other in court over alleged conspiracy, rape
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti A 60-year-old great grandmother, Deborah Ajisegbede, and one Ola Sunday, 21 were on Tuesday arraigned on a two-count charge of alleged conspiracy and rape of a 2-year-old great granddaughter. The Investigating Police Officer, Inspector Opeyemi Osayinro, told an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court that the offence was committed on June 27 […]
Pastor arrested for raping biological daughter in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta A 44-year-old Pastor of CAC Ogo Oluwa parish, Oluwafemi Oyebola has been arrested by men of Ogun State police Command of the Nigeria Police for raping his own biological daughter (name withheld). This was contained in a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi in […]
14 bodies now recovered from River Benue after boat mishap ― Police
By Peter Duru – Makurdi The Benue State Command has confirmed the recovery of a total of 14 bodies from River Benue following last Sunday’s tragic boat mishap that claimed the lives of 26 youths in Makurdi. The victims who were children and wards of Mobile Police personnel of the MOPOL 13 in Makurdi were […]
Teenage boy drowns in Kano
A teenage boy identified as Atiku Sani, 16 years old has drowned in a pond in Bachirawa, Ungoggo local government area of Kano State.
Armed herders ambush, kill two personnel of Benue Livestock Guards
By Peter Duru Two personnel of the Benue Livestock Guards were yesterday reportedly ambushed and killed by suspected armed herdsmen in Tombo Council Ward, close to Ayilamo in Logo Local Government Area, LGA, of the state. Vanguard gathered that the guards met their death after effecting the arrest of some herders who were grazing their […]
Court remands Enugu couple over abuse of 10-yr-old girl
Magistrate J I. Agu of Enugu Magistrate court has remanded in Nsukka Correctional Center, Mr and Mrs Jude and Ifeoma Ozougwu, who was arrested during the weekend for drilling nails, hot electric iron and pepper in different body parts of 10 years old Miss Nneoma Nnadi in Enugu.
Lagos Boat Mishap: 7 died, 14 rescued as search ends
The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said 14 people were rescued alive and seven died at the end of the rescue operation of a boat mishap on July 5. Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed this at the Ipakodo Jetty during the conclusion of the search and rescue operation at Ipadoko Ferry Terminal in […]
