Killing over alleged blasphemy rocks Sokoto
Tension has gripped parts of Sokoto metropolis following the stabbing of controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa, shortly after he conducted the Jumu’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of the metropolis.
NDLEA nabs man who imports drugs-baked cakes, biscuits for Lagos elites
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has burst a syndicate that specialised in importing cakes, biscuits and other confections (baked with drugs) for the rich in Lagos State, arresting the leader— Samuel Ebenezer.
Tipper driver crushes own conductor to death in Abia
Tragedy struck Wednesday in Umuahia the Abia State capital as a conductor was accidentally crushed to death by his own driver.
Taxi driver in court for allegedly swindling passenger of N63,000
A 50-year-old taxi driver, Francis Nwaoha, on Wednesday appeared in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly swindling his customer of N63,000. Nwaoha, a resident of Shomolu area of Lagos is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretences and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecution […]
Auto mechanic in court for allegedly knocking out customer’s tooth
A 27-year-old auto mechanic, Michael Adeniyi, on Wednesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly beating up his customer and knocking out his tooth. The police charged Adeniyi, who resides in Agege, Lagos with obtaining money under false pretences and causing grievous harm. The prosecution counsel, ASP Raji Akeem, told the court that the […]
Boko Haram kills 10 in Borno
Boko Haram jihadists on Tuesday killed 10 people and injured 21 others with mortar shells in Borno state capital, Maiduguri, local militia and residents told AFP. The insurgents fired two volleys of explosives on the city, hitting the densely populated Adamkolo and Gwange neighbourhoods, they said. “We have six dead in Adamkolo and four others […]
