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Lagos police clash with cult group, kill one

A suspected cult member was killed in a clash between the Lagos police and a cult group in Owode on Wednesday.

Catholic priest dies four days after escaping from kidnappers

Rev. Fr. Dr Louis Odudu, a priest of Wisdom Catholic Chaplaincy of the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun in Delta State, is dead.

Cholera outbreak kills 61 in Yobe

Over 795 patients were successfully treated and discharged, while 50 others are still on admission.

Nigerians, NLC, CAN clamour for Leah Sharibu’s release “before it’s too late”

Nigerians have been clamouring for the government to swing into action and ensure the immediate release of Leah Sharibu.

Pilot bags 15 years imprisonment for forgery

A pilot, Patrick Biyere will spend the next fifteen years behind bars over forgery of cheques.

Armed robbers strike in Ekiti, kill 2 bank staff

At least two people were shot to death by an armed robbery gang that struck at a Union bank branch in Igede late Wednesday.

Woman carrying concubine’s pregnancy dies during childbirth in Oyo

Marian had filed for divorce from her husband of 20 years, Kayode, after claiming that she was pregnant for another man.

Visually impaired man, 11-year-old son, drown in flood in Delta

Two other persons were also said to have died when a boat they were using to flee drowned in the flood.

How former Heritage Bank manager laundered N1.6bn – EFCC

Joseph Iwejuo and Dudafa Waripamo-Owei are facing a 23-count charge of conspiracy to conceal N1.6 billion said to be proceeds of crime.

Davido’s public campaign for Senator Adeleke violates NYSC bye-laws

Authorities at the NYSC are glaringly showing bias towards Davido.

80-year-old herbalist, others, pluck police Sergeant’s eyes for charm in Katsina

Police in Katsina have arrested an 80-year old herbalist and two other suspects for allegedly plucking out the eyes of a Sergeant.

Senator Adeleke was arrested over examination malpractice over a year ago – Police

Police have provided damning evidence of alleged examination malpractice against Senator Ademola Adeleke.

Woman scalds husband with hot water for buying their children N50 snack

Adaobi was said to have been angered that her husband, Sunday Edona, bought the children N50 snacks without her knowledge.

Man receives beating of his life for caressing lady’s thighs in Delta

The suspect, Julius, attempted to escape after he was allegedly caught in the act by the victim.

“We welcome all investors” – CBN seeks redress over experts’ concerns on CCI, MTN saga

CBN has said it does not intend to ruin the country’s relationship with foreign investors.

Egg thief bags 6 months jail term in Niger

The convict, 28-year-old Amisu Bello, was found guilty of stealing 13 crates of eggs.

JUST IN: Aviation minister confirms public’s reservations as Nigeria Air is suspended indefinitely

Hadi Sirika disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja that the carrier had been suspended indefinitely.

Akinwunmi Ambode: The desperate incumbent whose forced humility may not be enough

Akinwunmi Ambode may make history when his party decides its candidate in the 2019 gubernatorial poll next Tuesday.