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V.I, Ikoyi, other parts of Lagos to be thrown in darkness for five days – EKEDC

The outage would affect Ikoyi, Victoria Island and parts of Lagos Island from Wednesday to Sunday.

Woman “gulps poison after having argument with husband” in Niger

Halima allegedly drank poison after engaging in an argument with her husband over drinking water.

NIGERIA: Why police will not stop killing and harassing citizens

Tougher disciplinary measures need to be adopted to stop indiscriminate police assaults and killings.

Why Chelsea will not win the 2017/18 Premier League season

Chelsea will not have it as easy in the next league season.

New Ebola Scare: How to avoid contacting dreaded disease

Some preventive and cautionary measures that citizens can adopt to steer clear of the terminal disease.

BIZARRE: Man “beats little son to death” in Port Harcourt

A man, who was allegedly fond of maltreating his little son, has “finally beaten him to death”.

Physically-challenged teenager heartbroken after missing out on wheelchair gift in Jigawa

Musa burst into tears on realising that she was not part of the beneficiaries.

2 injured in “unlawful and unprofessional demolition of building” in Lagos

One of the victims, a woman who was injured, was said to have rushed into her shop to remove some wares.

Parents, candidates lament faulty computers, bad internet, during 2017 JAMB exams

Many candidates could not complete the questions in record time because of the faulty system.

VIDEO: “Don’t be fooled, there are no jobs in Dubai” – Stranded Nigerian man cries

He warned Nigerians to avoid falling for vague promises made by travelling agents.

PHOTOS: Overwhelming emotions as Chibok girls reunite with parents in Abuja

The ceremony was characterised by tears and screams of joy.

VIDEO: Onlookers rain water on drunk police officer

The officer cursed his “oppressors” and threw sand at them in return.

“JAMB not deducting 100 marks from cheating candidates” – Exam body debunks rumour

The exam body debunks rumours that it was deducting 100 marks from candidates who were caught cheating on camera.

PHOTOS: Tears, pain, and regrets, as South Africa buries Karabo Mokoena

Friends and family wore long faces and cried uncontrollably at the interment of the 22-year-old.

Suspected phone thief nabbed, beaten in University of Ibadan hostel

A mob descended on the unidentified suspect, whose accomplice reportedly escaped.

UPDATE: 3 dead, 19 rescued alive in Lagos building collapse

Three persons were pulled out dead from the wreckage of the collapsed building at Ire Akari Estate, Isolo, Lagos.

Police Assault: Nigerians report 498 cases of officers’ misconduct in 3 months

Reports of police officers’ misconduct were mostly in Lagos, as a total of 90 cases were recorded.

Uber driver “threatens to beat female passenger, breaks her phone” in Lagos

The driver allegedly grabbed the passenger’s phone and bag and tried to punch her.