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CHILD ABUSE: Pregnant woman “beats maid, 8, to death” in Lagos

Oby, a beautician, was nabbed by people when she attempted to dispose of the 8-year-old girl’s body on Saturday.

VIDEO: Police officers batter motorcycle riders “for refusing to give bribe” in Anambra

The officers allegedly beat the Okada rider until blood gushed and his cloth was torn into pieces.

“Good night at noontime: Lamenting the death of a loved one” – Piece by Magnus Onyibe

Onyibe lost his daughter at Gold Cross Hospital on Bourdillon road, ikoyi lagos, on April 12.

Former boxing champion, Holyfield arrives Lagos, to trade blows with Tinubu

The 4-time world champion will trade punches with APC chieftain Bola Tinubu in a charity match.

UNIOSUN shuts down campus following Air Force officers’ assault on students

Students of the institution are expected back on campus on May 31.

Again, Nigeria Customs intercepts illegal smugglers of 440 pump-action rifles

The Nigeria Customs Service has again intercepted a container carrying about 440 pump-action rifles.

PHOTOS: Air Force men “in search of yahoo boys batter UNIOSUN students, workers”

The officers allegedly beat students and workers at the school with guns, cutlasses and clubs.

Unknown assailants behead boy, 5, dumps body in uncompleted building in Nasarawa

The boy was beheaded on Monday with his headless body dumped in an uncompleted building.

“I will get you killed” – Man, 30, threatens older siblings with cutlass in Abuja

Lengshak was found guilty of travelling to Abuja with a cutlass with the intention to kill his older siblings.

“Don’t threaten our democracy!” – Tinubu warns Nigerian military after coup concerns

Tinubu said that there are concerns that some people were trying to entice the military out of the barracks.

“I did not kill Solape” – Alleged Airwoman killer, Kalu pleads not guilty as trial begins

Kalu pleads not guilty to a six-count charge of house breaking, impersonation, and attempt to commit murder.

PHOTOS: 3 dead, several houses razed in Benue Ethnic clash

A fight between two individuals led to an ethnic clash on Tuesday morning.

Woman “rains hot water on girl, 11, for interfering in fight with her mother” in Owerri

Mrs Promise allegedly dragged Chika, 11, to the public kitchen and poured hot water her mum was boiling on her.

“We are responsible for Manchester Arena attack” – ISIS claims

The notorious terrorist group says “one of the caliphate’s soldiers placed bombs among the crowds.”

Unknown assailants stab OAU final year student to death

Unknown assailants stabbed Ayorinde to death a day before he was supposed to submit his final coursework as a student.

MANCHESTER ARENA BLAST: 22 confirmed dead, Trump reacts

The victims have said there were thrown by the blast, which scattered nuts and bolts across the floor.

Akiolu: Trouble for Oba of Lagos as royal families threaten dethronement

Two royal families are challenging Oba Akiolu’s emergence as the paramount ruler of Lagos.

Tinubu to “fly late actress, Moji Olaiya for burial”

Political stalwart, Bola Tinubu has offered to cover the expenses of the repatriation of late Moji Olaiya to Nigeria.