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8-year-old boy survives fire that killed 6 family members

The boy was severely injured and is currently battling for his life in a hospital.

Two die in another Cross River car crash, FRSC says

“Motorists are advised to always reduce their speed and drive with utmost caution,” the FRSC said.

Tragedy: 4 perish, 2 injured in Cross River auto crash, FRSC say

Four people were confirmed dead at the scene of a car crash in Cross River State on Tuesday.

Photo: Man caught pissing on grass along Ikorodu highway in Lagos

Perhaps the man was pressed and could no longer hold the piss. But mehn….

VIDEO: Armed Customs officers "follow one way" in Lagos traffic

Lagos enforces strict traffic rules but it seems Customs officers are not bound by those.

25-year-old man, friends allegedly rape sister, 8, till she was 12

“He threatened to slash my throat if I told anybody. I didn’t tell anybody and it continued.”

Nigeria's sick flock to 16-year-old girl for healing as Mary the Mother of Jesus "shows up" in Kaduna again

Locals could be heard screaming in disbelief as they gazed on the “apparition” for minutes.

Police debunk report of 17-year-old who allegedly beat grandma to stupor

“It never happened,” state police spokesperson Kalu Amadi Celestina told Newsroom on Monday.

“Why I beat my grandma to stupor over N20,000 ceremony cash,” 17-year-old allegedly opens up to police

“As he was beating her, the woman fell down and started foaming in the mouth before she slipped into unconsciousness.”

"Civil" Nigerian mob refuses to lynch armed robber, hands him over to police

But the 22-year-old suspect was not passed to the police in one piece.

Here's what happened after NCC told MTN, Airtel, Glo, others to deactivate unduly registered phone lines

“I did not even read the message my network sends to me because they are annoying.” a middle-aged man told Newsroom.

Photos: The hell Iwaya people of Lagos go through everyday

It has not really rained this year but the drizzles that have greeted the community have added to the woes of motorists who ply the road.

Ekiti driver allegedly runs away with company's jeep

Usman allegedly stole the car from where it was parked in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, and was driving it to Abuja when he was arrested.

Nigerian schoolgirl “runs mad” after eating cake baked with Indian hemp

“After eating the cake, the female student started behaving abnormally and was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.”

"Hold Ikeja Electric responsible for electrocuted worker," colleagues fume, allege sabotage

The victim and another colleague were, Wednesday, working on the electric pole when power suddenly came on.

Ojuelegba accident update: 3 confirmed dead, one rescued alive

Three men have now been confirmed dead after a container truck fell off Ojuelegba bridge in Lagos, and landed on two vehicles on the road beneath.

UPDATE: Police confirm PHCN official died on electricity pole, one other person seriously injured

The Wednesday tragedy happened opposite the Police College in Ikeja area of Lagos.

2 killed as container truck falls from Ojuelegba bridge, crushes SUV, salon car

“One of the vehicles was an SUV. It was totally crushed. The other white salon car was partially affected.”