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Ondo police arrest unrepentant car thief, two accomplices

Olayemi Adeoye, a 27-year-old man allegedly notorious for stealing of vehicles, was rearrested yesterday.

Kaduna: Woman allegedly attempts to kill baby by putting her under trailer wheel

Aisha allegedly put the baby under a trailer’s wheel with the expectation that he’d be crushed when the trailer moved.

Policeman sentenced to 3 years in jail for collecting N200,000 bribe from armed robber

Kabiru was sentenced to three years in jail for collecting bribe from an armed robbery suspect.

Two Nigerians arrested for concealing drugs in stockfish in Ghana

Goody and Jeff allegedly attempted to traffic Methamphetamine a narcotic drug to the Philippines.

Twins returning from visiting widowed mother die in tragic accident

Taiwo and Kehinde died after the motorcycle that conveyed them reportedly crashed into a stationary truck.

Former CBN Deputy Governor appointed as FERMA chairman

Mr. Tunde Lemo has been appointed as Chairman of the Federal Emergency Road Maintenance Agency.

Police arrest Borno governorship aspirant for alleged complicity in murder case

A governorship aspirant in Borno State, Grema Terab has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a murder case.

Fayemi receives Certificate of Return, commends INEC for “free and fair” election

The Ekiti State Governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has received his Certificate of Return from INEC.

16 die after 160 passenger-boat sinks in Turkey

A boat carrying 160 migrants sank off the coast of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, killing 16 people.

13 Thai boys miraculously rescued from flooded cave recount ordeal

The 12 rescued boys recounted their ordeals at their first public appearance on Wednesday.

Anglican priest forbids wedding before traditional marriage in his diocese

Reverend Ezeofor urged would-be couples to first observe the traditional marriage rites before wedding in the Church.

Police Inspector in trouble for giving false information

Ademola is standing trial on a charge of giving false information to public officers.

Islamic cleric rapes virgin student over fake prophecy in Ikorodu

The 25-year-old self-proclaimed Islamic cleric, Mustapha Hammed, allegedly raped a 29-year-old student.

Lagos police arrest dropout law student over N377,000 fraud

Otubambo obtained a phone from a dealer on May 24 by generating false bank alert.

“Governor Fayose’s fate to be determined by court”- EFCC clarifies contentious tweet

The EFCC has said the purported tweet does not represent its views as a law enforcement organization.

PHOTOS: Eritrea embassy in Ethiopia opens to dusty cars, furniture after 20 years

The embassy had been closed since 20 years ago.

Two Sergeants arrested for collecting N5m ransom after kidnapping NPC employee

Hygenius and Ibe have been arrested for kidnapping of an employee of the National Population Commission.

Flood kills 49 in Katsina, hundreds homeless

Flood has wrecked havoc in about 10 communities of Jibia Local Government area in Katsina State on Sunday.