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Husband returns home to find 8-month-old daughter murdered by wife’s friend

A mother of three is facing jail term after her male friend beheaded her 8-month-old baby at her residence.

PHOTOS: 3 Shi’ite members killed, 4 soldiers injured in Abuja clash

Three more Shi’ite members were killed in the clash at Kugbo/Karu bridge checkpoint in Abuja on Monday.

Former House of Assembly speaker, others arrested for allegedly killing policeman in Lagos

A former speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Joko Pelumi, is facing murder charges along with 49 others.

JUST IN: Again, many feared killed as Shi’ites clash with soldiers in Abuja

Another clash between soldiers and Shi’ite protesters has reportedly led to the death of more people.

Court remands man in prison for killing friend over motorcycle in Ogun

Jamiu Olanrewaju has been arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Monday for allegedly killing his friend.

Police arraign man for biting officer in Lagos

One Mafred Uchola has been arraigned in court in Lagos on Monday for allegedly biting a police officer on duty.

Why I have not been campaigning – Jimi Agbaje

Jimi Agbaje’s relative quietness since emerging the governorship candidate for the PDP has been a thing of concern.

‘Anyone but Jonathan, anyone but Buhari’ reason Nigeria will continue to be in a mess – Oby Ezekwesili

Oby Ezekwesili has spoken on the need for change from the old ways of doing things in Nigeria.

LASBCA warns owners of dilapidated buildings to begin demolition or face consequences

LASBCA boss, Olalekan Shodeinde, said after the seven-day ultimatum, the agency would begin demolitions.

Ugandan woman cuts husband’s genitals over extramarital affairs

An embittered wife, Rehema Kabayana has been arrested by police in Uganda for cutting off her husband’s penis.

Bus crushes two to death in Delta after losing control

A commercial bus going to Bomadi in Delta state reportedly killed two persons inside a shop after it lost control on Friday.

Police arrest four for stealing Jeep in Ogun

Police in Ondo have arrested four robbery suspects for stealing a Jeep belonging to one Gbenga Lana in Ibafo.

Almost 190 passengers feared dead as aircraft plunges into sea in Indonesia

Many passengers aboard an aircraft headed for a key tin-mining region in Indonesia are feared dead.

Residents blame “ineffective” representatives for terrible road in Ayobo-Isefun

For residents of Isefun, Ayobo area of Lagos, there has not been a more frustrating experience than a neglected road.

Trader burns 12-year-old with pressing iron for “taking her drink without permission”

A trader has landed in trouble with the police in Lagos for allegedly burning her 12-year-old houseboy with a pressing iron.

Man, 42, rapes 16-year-old virgin maid in Ogun while wife was away

Abiodun Amosu is facing charges of rape for allegedly defiling his housemaid at their Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta residence.

Buhari’s lack of certificate a non-issue – Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed has dismissed Buhari’s inability to produce his school leaving certificate as a “non-issue”.

WATCH: 3 die as Shi’ites clash with soldiers

Some Shi’ite protesters were engaged in a face-off with operatives of the Nigerian Army in Abuja.