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Police arrest 5 suspected ritualists with human parts in Kwara

Five suspected ritualists have been arrested by Kwara State Police command after they were allegedly caught with eight human skulls.

Toddler, others die as fuel tanker explodes in Akure

About five people have been confirmed dead after a tanker containing petrol fell and exploded in Akure on Wednesday.

Camel kills 18-year-old motorcycle rider in Kebbi

A motorcycle rider was killed by a camel after a collision with the animal at Koko village, Kebbi State on Tuesday.

Hoodlums hack 28-year-old LG Chairman’s supporter to death in Imo

The victim, 28-year old Chinonso Solomon, was murdered in his wife presence at Amaraku community in the LGA.

Suicidal man dies hours after being rescued from Lagos lagoon

The suicidal man who was rescued after jumping into the lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday has died.

Thunder strikes herder’s 23 cows dead in Ekiti

Twenty-three cows have been killed by a thunder strike in Okeowa Eluju, inside a farm around Iloro-Ekiti.

Police arrest 23-year-old burglar for killing 75-year-old man in Osun

Julius Olatunji has been arrested for allegedly killing a 75-year-old man identified as Ojo Durojaye.

Suicidal man rescued after jumping into Lagos lagoon

One suicidal man identified only as Nurudeen has been rescued after he jumped into the lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge.

Police nab fake Army officer harassing Lagos residents

Lagos State police have arrested a 31-year-old man, Harry Perry Obiajuru, for allegedly impersonating an army colonel.

Fatal accident claims nine lives in Ekiti

An accident that occurred at Awo community, in the Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

Young housewife poisons rival’s 8-month-old baby for always insulting her

Police in Niger State arrested a 20-year-old housewife Zulac Kabiru, for allegedly killing her eight-month-old stepdaughter.

Police kill three suspected robbers in Ogun

Three suspected armed robbers were shot dead by the police in Ogun on Saturday.

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.

Man arrested for beating landlord’s wife, son in Lagos

The Court heard on Thursday how a 27-year-old tenant pounced on his landlord’s wife and son in the Dopemu area of Lagos.

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.

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.

School children narrowly escape death after bus hit their vehicle in Delta

The impact reportedly caused the driver to lose control and swerve off the road into the bush.