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IG withdraws policemen attached to VIPs, public office holders, others

IGP Ibrahim Idris cites the security challenges facing the nation as his reason.

Man disappears after wife gives birth to premature triplets in Lagos

The babies’ father reportedly took to his heels after learning of the cost of the delivery.

Pregnant woman, daughter electrocuted due to illegal connection

The husband of the deceased alleged that his neighbours were responsible for the illegal power connections.

2019 Elections: Nigerian youths rate Buhari, pass vote of no confidence in president

Newsroom’s poll reveals many Nigerian youths are dissatisfied with the president’s administration.

Suspected herdsmen kill first-year AAU student, 4 others in Edo

Collins was said to be in company of his friends when the herdsmen and their cattle blocked the road.

Kano businessman remanded in prison for issuing N3.9 million dud cheque

Nuhu allegedly obtained fertilizer worth N8.7million and issued the complainant four Diamond Bank Cheques.

TRAGIC! Groomsman dies as newly wedded couple’s car tumbles in Lagos

An eyewitness said the couple and their groomsmen were returning from church when the accident occurred.

2 robbery suspects who specialise in snatching motorcycles nabbed in Ogun

The suspects specialised in covering the rider’s nose with a handkerchief containing powder mixed with petrol.

Lagos businessman testifies against Evans, says suspected kidnapper demanded N400m as ransom

Dunu said Evans rejected the N60 million ransom that was offered on his behalf.

Woman, 46, steals policeman’s phone at car wash

Rachael allegedly stole an Infinix phone note 4 valued at N45,000 belonging to a policeman.

PHOTOS: Saraki, Dogara mourn as Senator Ali Wakili is laid to rest

Wakili was said to be preparing to leave for a wedding in Yola when he suddenly slumped.

Army ordered to pay assault victim N1million for violation of rights

The court also ordered the Army to tender an unreserved apology to Ohakwe.

Man, 29, rapes pregnant woman, makes her lose 2 months pregnancy

Adeniji is facing a charge of sexual assault by penetration to which he pleaded not guilty.

Disgruntled railway worker leads gang to stab boss in Ogun

Eze Ejike was left battling for his life after he was attacked at his residence by a disgruntled staff.

Lagos court arraigns 11-year-old maid who strangled boss’ 4-year-old son to death

Ojiugo Ifechukwu Duru was brought before the court on a charge for murder.

Child Abuse: Lekki madam tortures, starves, locks Togolese maid, 14, in toilet

Bisi accused of being in the habit of locking Sunday in the toilet anytime she was going out.

JAMB: School teacher arrested for writing UTME for his brother

Timothy’s mother had persuaded him to sit the examination on behalf of his brother, who had taken ill.

“I was hungry and frustrated” – ‘Mad man’ who hacked 2 Ogun primary school pupils to death

Adebisi said hunger and frustration led him to kill the students.