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Man allegedly slits 70-year-old mother’s throat over land dispute in Anambra

A 40-year-old man identified as Chinedu Ikegwuonwu has allegedly stabbed his 70-year-old mother to death.

Two fallen containerised trucks cause gridlock in Apapa-Mile 2

Two container-carrying trucks have fallen underneath Sunrise bridge inward Mile 2 from Apapa this afternoon.

Father rapes 6-year-old child in Niger, blames wife for “traveling a lot”

Audu has blamed the absence of his wife as the reason he decided to have carnal knowledge of his six-year-old daughter.

Ogun police nab three suspected kidnappers, kill one

Three suspected kidnappers have been nabbed by the Ogun State police, while another member was shot dead.

All public servants will be compelled to fly Nigerian carrier – Aviation minister

The Federal Government has said it has commenced moves to compel public servants to travel on a Nigerian carrier.

Third Mainland Bridge closes for repair August 24

The date for the 3-day closure of the bridge has been extended.

Presidency denies sending police after Saraki, Ekweremadu

President Buhari denies sending the police after the Senate President and his deputy.

Police deny laying siege at Saraki, Ekweremadu’s residences

Police say the operatives seen at the front of the Senate President’s residence early Tuesday morning are those in his convoy.

Happening now: 32 House of Representatives from APC defect to PDP

Reports from the Federal Capital Territory say that 32 members of House of Representatives from…

With the defection of Melaye and 14 others, APC now minority party in the Nigerian Senate

In a turn of events that many observers may not have seen coming, the ruling…

BREAKING! Owner of tanker involved in Otedola bridge carnage identified, to be prosecuted

The owner of the tanker that spilled its content on Otedola bridge, causing a fire that claimed many lives, has been identified.

Police lay siege at Saraki, Ekweremadu’s residences as Senate President laments political witch-hunt

Operatives of the Department of State Services on Tuesday laid siege to the residence of Senate President Bukola Saraki.

20-year-old cultists’ henchman conceals weapon under hijab, kills 4 persons

20-year-old Mariam Abiola has been a henchman for Eiye confraternity since she fled her parents’ home.

Girl, 19, fakes kidnap to defraud father of N600,000

Dorcas Adilewa was said to have connived with her accomplice, Ifeoluwa Ogunbanjo to carry out the plan.

Nigerian Railway Corporation warns traders of imminent dangers of encroaching on rail tracks

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has warned members of the public against encroaching on rail tracks.

One of two students who had an accident during a SARS chase, dies

Seun reportedly died around 10am on Sunday after undergoing a surgery.

LASG invites Otedola bridge fire victims for compensation

The Nigeria Insurance Association is putting plans in place to compensate owners of burnt vehicles.

Four SARS operatives dismissed for robbery, kidnapping and unlawful detention

The officers were dismissed for detaining and threatening to kill their victim if he failed to cooperate.