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RECKLESS: Driver blocks faulty trailer with stones, causes accident on Lagos bridge

The truck rolled back and hit a white Sienna bus on motion, causing it to skid off the road.

“We reject Aregbesola’s kangaroo inquest into death” – Senator Isiaka Adeleke’s family

The late Senator’s family says it suspects the inquest into his death by the state government will be filled with distorted facts.

“It wouldn’t have happened in Nigeria” – Woman, 53, ties the knot with lesbian partner in US

Moji noted that her union wouldn’t be without controversies if held in this part of the world.

Cleaner allegedly steals N1m, gifts “side chic” more share than wife and kids

James allegedly gifted his girlfriend ₦380,000 from the loot, while his wife and two kids received a paltry ₦35,000.

Port Harcourt: Man, 20, hangs self inside Catholic church “after losing vehicle”

The taxi he drove was on hire-purchase and the owner of the vehicle took back the car.

South Africa: Baby miraculously survives after being buried alive by mother

The mother buried the baby alive, fearing that her parents would be upset she had a second child.

FIFA, Manchester United saddened by Calabar viewing centre tragedy

18 persons were electrocuted at a Calabar viewing centre during Manchester United’s game on Thursday night.

OGUN: 3 die as Port Harcourt-bound vehicle loses tyre on motion

The driver lost control when one of the rear tyres of the vehicle burst.

BENUE: Angry youths go haywire, kill 6 suspected herdsmen in retaliation

The youths barricaded the highway and killed six persons during the protest.

TRAGIC! 20 children dead as bus collides with truck in South Africa

The mini bus burst into flames following the collision.

“18, not 30 people were electrocuted in Calabar viewing centre tragedy, 7 dead” – Police

Police say the earlier figure of casualties reported was inaccurate.

Man, 40, kills Okada rider over N100 fare in Katsina

Police say Isiya actually planned to snatch the motorcycle.

CHILD ABUSE: Little girl allegedly brutalised by father for watching TV in neighbour’s room

Esther’s father allegedly threatened to beat his wife for cooperating with a stranger.

Nigeria: 30 people eletrocuted while watching Manchester United game in Calabar

A high tension cable reportedly fell and electrocuted about 30 football lovers.

“Don’t pay extra charges on recharge cards!” – Service provider warns Nigerians

MTN warns its subscribers to avoid paying additional charges on recharge cards.

Marriage without medical screening becomes illegal in Kaduna, attracts jail term

Undergo medical screening before marriage or go to jail!

“How Delta police assaulted, detained me and my friends for owning laptops” – Victim

Damilola and his friends were allegedly assaulted by SARS operatives for failing to produce laptop receipts.

LAGOS: Boy, 16, allegedly stabs woman with bottle for “abusing his mom”

The secondary school student allegedly broke a glass and stabbed a neighbour on the head for abusing his mother.