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#PoliceIsYourFriend: Lagos police allegedly harass man for “holding iPhone”

The young man was allegedly cuffed and rough handled for being in possession of iPhone.

“Meningitis epidemic God’s way of punishing Nigerians for fornication” – Zamfara Governor

Zamfara state governor says God is punishing Nigerians for engaging in sinful acts.

President Buhari launches plan to “save” flailing economy

The president is looking to salvage the dire economic situation in the country.

Ekiti: Man allegedly severs pregnant woman’s hand with cutlass following dispute

A neighbour allegedly cut off the pregnant woman’s hand from her wrist.

BAD BLOOD: Seun Egbegbe and brother turn on each over fraud case

Lawal said he was implicated because Egbegbe accused him of partying while he languished in prison.

JUSTICE: Woman gets N20m after enduring brutal torture by police in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has been ordered to pay Aregbesola N20m in damages.

Katsina: NYSC members allegedly stabbed for “staying together as couple”

A male and female “corper” were allegedly stabbed and wounded by locals who called them “unbelievers.”

FG begins registration of “jobless” Nigerians

FG says the registration will provide unemployed persons an opportunity to get job links.

Man allegedly rapes young boy to death in Niger

Young Aminu reportedly died from complications of being repeatedly penetrated by a homosexual man.

Federal Government Hikes Passport Fees by Over 40 Percent
NIGERIA: New passport holders require NDLEA backing to obtain visa

No visa application for new passport holders without NDLEA’s backing.

BREAKING: Davido’s sex tape leaks online

A video purportedly showing Davido in a sex romp has been making the rounds.

Noble Gesture: “Corper” awards best graduating SSS3 student with brand new laptop

Elsewhere in Nigeria, a best graduating student in paediatrics receives N250 prize money.

Third Queen’s College student dies after consuming unclean water

Sodipo’s demise on Thursday night brings death toll as a result of the epidemic to three.

Doctor caught using forged Ahmadu Bello University certificate in Ogun

Adeyeye confessed that his ABU certificate was forged in Zaria.

Lagos: Man to provide two sureties for standing as surety for fleeing suspects

Idowu is in trouble after he failed to produce two suspects he stood as surety for.

“I did not know what came over me” – Man accused of raping daughter says

The accused said he felt a sudden attraction to his teenage daughter while she slept.

Father of four slumps and dies while playing table tennis in Port Harcourt

Abiara suddenly held on to his chest while playing against an opponent in Port Harcourt.

“Go back home” – UK sends 23 Nigerians packing

23 Nigerians have been deported for committing immigration-related offences.