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Albino tragedy: 23-year-old Nigerian student “commits suicide” over stigmatisation on “colourless” skin

A 2013 UN human rights report states that albinos are often regarded as “ghosts and not human beings who can be wiped off the global map.”

PHOTOS: Crowd stops tenant who’s got police “backing” from “killing” landlady’s daughter with wooden plank

“He will fight them and then head to Ilaje police station to bring policemen. The police will come most of the time and arrest Izu’s opponents.”

Two lives lost, as baby, 13 others escape death in separate auto crashes

The two men lost their lives in the accident which happened “opposite Tomlas along Lagos-Ore road,” the FRSC said.

HERO: Borno civilian stops suicide bomber from blowing traders, buyers to pieces

“In the process of interrogation, the suspected terrorist blew himself off and died on the spot.”

Man shoots fellow hunter dead after “mistaking him for a bush pig”

Police will not say whether the hunter was arrested.

Borno deputy governor Zannah “died in his sleep, to be buried 4pm, Saturday”

“His remains would be brought to Maiduguri for funeral at the Government House, Maiduguri at 4pm today, Saturday.”

Borno deputy governor Mustapha Zannah “dies in Yola hotel room”

Zannah was reportedly found dead in a hotel room Saturday morning.

Seriously? Adamawa governor pays “prayer warriors” N200 million “to fight” Boko Haram

“We have earmarked N200 million for prayers to seek for Allah’s intervention in tackling the Boko Haram.”

“Fashola’s N78 million explanation is BULLSH*T,” vocal APC supporter blasts

Fashola offered an explanation on the N78 million website upgrade but not everyone is buying it.

Peter Bello: “Almost there,” then the helicopter crashed into the Lagos Lagoon

The essence of life is not measured on the scales of longevity for even within its brevity lies the essence of humanity – to fulfill destiny.

OMG! Lagos girl, a student, bleeds to death after alighting from unidentified car

An eyewitness said they found notebooks in the girl’s bag leading them into believing she was a university student.

Police release photos of fake officer arrested for terrorizing Ibadan residents

The suspect paraded himself as a Police officer to innocent citizens at the scene in a bid to extort money from the traders.

Fashola opens up on N78 million website upgrade

“It is regrettable that a ‘summary’ of the contract has been deliberately distorted to misinform the public.”

Photos: 592 IDPs leave Yola camp, return to Borno homes

The internally displaced persons left the IDP camp in Malkohi – a town in Yola, Adamawa state.

10 things we know about Lagos helicopter tragedy

Reports say the black box is yet to be found.

Lagos chopper crash: Bristow Helicopter pledges assistance to survivors, families of 6 dead victims

“Our highest priority is to take care of our crew and clients and their family members and provide them with any assistance needed.”

Fake police officer nabbed for harrassing, attempting arrest of Ibadan residents

“Michael Olayinka has been parading himself as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to Police Area Command office Agodi.”

Police lay siege to Anambra forest after armed robbers escape

The police said they recovered weapons and live ammunition from the armed robbers.