Metro

Bricklayer, 25, defiles 3-year-old pupil at unregistered school in Lagos

A 25-year-old bricklayer, Yinusa Olowu, is in Lagos police custody for allegedly defiling a three-year old girl in Bariga.

Gas explosion in Abuja restaurant leaves pregnant woman, 10 others, severely injured

The explosion was said to have occurred as workers at Rosy Restaurant in Area 11 went about the day’s business.

Masquerader, aide stab 30-year-old man to death in Ondo

Femi, 30, was stabbed to death for allegedly refusing to give the masquerader, identified as Olu Olowokere, money.

Niger police arrest suspected motorcycle thief

Police in Niger have nabbed an alleged motorcycle thief identified as Abdullahi Abubakar.

Desperate 20-year-old farm labourer hacks motorcycle rider to death in Ogun

20-year-old Tobi Kodaolu decided to kill a commercial motorcycle rider so as to dispossess him of his means of livelihood.

Police arrest suspect using shrine, witches to defraud ‘troubled’ victims in Osun

An alleged fraudster using a dreaded shrine to swindle victims had been arrested in Osun.

“He was funny, hardworking, and incredibly kind” – Family of Nigerian pastor’s son killed by US police mourn

For the Okobi family, nothing can be more agonising than seeing their son die at the hands of police officers.

Police kill Nigerian pastor’s son in the US

A Nigerian man, Chinedu Okobi, has become the latest victim of police brutality in the United States.

Man, 32, damages 78-year-old woman’s privates during rape attack in Niger

Rilwanu Salisu admitted to the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Minna that he indeed committed the crime.

Death toll in tsunami tragedy in Indonesia nearly hits 2,000

Nearly 2000 deaths have been recorded in the tsunami that rocked the Sulawesi island of Indonesia late September.

Family disowns daughter for refusing to sell newborn baby in Anambra

A family in Anambra State have allegedly ordered their daughter to put her newborn baby up for sale after giving birth out of wedlock.

Newlyweds, 18 others die as rented limousine crashes into New York tourist spot

The newlyweds, Axel and Amy, had rented the exquisite car.

Bus driver loses job for allowing monkey drive passengers in India

A bus driver in India has landed himself in trouble for allowing a monkey take control of the steering wheel.

Tanker explosion kills 1, destroys over 60 houses in Cameroon

An oil tanker truck exploded in Cameroon’s commercial city of Douala in the early hours of Friday.

Bubbly 42-year-old woman diagnosed with rare cancer, family in desperate need of N63m

The family of Bunmi Ashebu are in desperate need for funds after she was diagnosed with a very rare form of bile duct cancer.

Man stabs brother to death over girlfriend’s Valentine’s Day visit, bags 10 years jail term

An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday sentenced one Collins Abakwe to 10 years imprisonment for killing his younger brother.

Man allegedly impregnates 13-year-old daughter in Edo

Moses Friday had allegedly been sleeping with Precious since she was 7.

Police arrest 3 for stealing, selling 2-year-old girl in Lagos

Police operatives in Lagos have arrested three women allegedly belonging to a child trafficking syndicate.