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2 Beninoise brothers sentenced to death for stealing N300,000 in Ogun

The convicts, John Kuku, 45, and Fabu Kuku, 33, were found guilty of a two-count charge on conspiracy and armed robbery.

Lagos’ unemployed candidates wait hopelessly, 3 months after commencement of FG’s N-Power

Lagos state is yet to begin paying selected N-Power candidates, while other states have paid at least two months salaries.

Ebenezer Oloba: How nephew to slain Abuja preacher, Eunice Olawale, died in US car crash

One family. Two tragedies. Seven months.

Man says Nigeria is bad because “our leaders support Arsenal FC”

“The two are exceedingly similar: reliable mediocre, consistent underachievers, and fond of celebrating easy victories.”

Katsina: 8 killed, 38 injured as cattle-carrying truck runs into ditch

The truck was carrying cattle and 58 passengers when its tire burst.

Jungle Justice: Man reportedly burned to death for stealing meat

The date and exact location of the alleged jungle justice is unclear.

“We hear you loud and clear” – Acting President Yemi Osinbajo tells protesters

Osinbajo said the protesters’ displeasure at the government were heard “loud and clear.”

NMA blocks NYSC doctors from scrutinising medical reports of youth “corpers”

Medical reports will now first be scrutinised by “family doctors”, not NYSC doctors.

Calabar girls college: “How DSS fired bullets to open school gate, abducted student, brutalised teachers” – lawyer

The school management reportedly demands for N10 million compensation, among others.

Anambra: Pastor goes for vigil, gets killed and dumped in gutter by unknown assailants

Patsor Ime Etim’s remains was reportedly discovered in a gutter at the front of his church early Friday morning.

“Stupid” UNILAG graduate congratulates 2face Idibia for snubbing anti-Buhari protest

The man was heavily criticised for attacking 2face.

HAPPENING NOW: Police stop protesters marching to Aso Rock villa in Abuja

Police have formed a barricade at the State House in Abuja to prevent protesters from proceeding to Aso Rock villa.

“Fire corrupt SGF Babachir Lawal” – February 6 protesters demand

Protesters march in several Nigerian cities in spite of police threats.

Nigerians defy heavy police presence, protest against economic hardship

Nigerians have defied heavy police presence and started to gather in protest against economic hardship in the country.

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Man who tied employee like goat for “stealing” to be charged with conspiracy and assault

Engr. Wole Odunuga, the man who tied his employee and bundled him at the back of a Hilux van, will be charged to court on Monday.

Nigerian man, 33, bags 27-year jail term in the United States for internet love scam

Sunmola was said to have driven some of his victims to bankruptcy, and at least one to the brink of suicide with his fraudulent activities.

Nigerians discuss Fela Anikulapo-Kuti after 2face pulls out of February 6 protest

Mixed reactions have begun to trail 2face Idibia’s call for the cancellation of February 6 intended mass protest.