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One dies, 18 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway multiple accidents

A tanker had a brake failure and rammed into two cars.

Landlord seizes tenant’s pot of chicken soup for refusing to pay rent

Reports say the tenant had been owing his landlord over six months rent.

TRAGIC! Electric cable falls, kills boy, 3, in Makurdi

The cable snapped and fell on three-year-old Daniel.

Soldiers “beat bloody civilian for refusing to fetch water” in Benue

The soldiers in Nigeria seem to be on the loose.

WATCH: Heavy flood in VGC raises question-marks over Lagos’ Mega City plans

There is still a lot of work to be done.

Beauty queen dies in fatal accident four days after being crowned

Ramchatu died when a car in which she was traveling in with a friend ploughed into a shallow roadside ditch.

2 children, 10 and 14, burn to death in fire incident in Rivers

Properties worth millions of naira were also destroyed in the fire.

WATCH: Nigerian man throws compatriot off bridge during fight in Italy

One of the fighters dropped the other from the bridge and simply walked off.

Soldiers “brutalise man with cutlass after friend disappears with aunt’s car” in Delta

Operatives of the Nigerian Army in Asaba allegedly tied Frank to a pole and beat him with cutlass.

Ugandan professor “fathered about 87 children before death”

At least 53 children have reportedly been confirmed as Prof Mukiibi’s, while others await tests.

Man, 28, sells niece, 3, for N150,000 in Rivers

Godspower Emeka sold his 3-year-old niece to one Kelvin Ogbunigwu for the sum of N150,000.

“Police tortured me to confess to crime” – Man accused of killing girlfriend’s sister in Jos

Luka allegedly attacked the sisters with machete when they broke the news that his girlfriend was pregnant.

Pastor “runs baby factory in Aba, rapes pregnant girls”

The pastor’s wife allegedly told the girls that when he sleeps with them, the babies in their womb are fed naturally.

WATCH: Nigerian mother’s emotional show of love to daughter on wedding day

A Nigerian mother’s show of love for her daughter who is getting married is one of the most emotional moments ever.

Former Newcastle United player, Cheick Tioté slumps and dies in training

Tioté collapsed while training with his Chinese club, Beijing Enterprises on Monday.

NURTW Tension: Ambode orders suspension of union following Hamburger murder

There will be no collection of money from commercial vehicles operating in the area while the order lasts.

BREAKING: Nigeria’s former health minister, Babatunde Osotimehin dies aged 68

The former health minister passed at the early hours on Monday.

How to avoid falling victim to phone and laptop explosions

Here are some of the precautions to avoid and adhere to while you use your mobile and computer gadgets.