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Toddler, one other die as commercial bus somersaults on Lagos – Ibadan expressway

Two persons died on Tuesday afternoon when a commercial bus conveying them somersaulted many…

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Taliban Kidnappers

Kidnappers abduct funeral-goers in Enugu, demand N5m ransom per victim

The kidnappers of a group of people returning from a burial in Enugu State…

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Three die as SUV rams into truck in Lagos

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority , on Tuesday, said three persons died in…

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Man, 34, arrested for allegedly defiling three-year-old girl

The Bauchi Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old man, Adeshina Abdulaziz, for allegedly defiling…

By Irobosa Osazuwa

Two siblings arrested for gang-raping their stranded 13-year-old cousin

A 13-year-old girl, identified as Ugochukwu Chigozirim Ehirim, has been allegedly raped by two…

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Pastor arrested for allegedly raping his co-pastor’s 11-year-old daughter in Imo

An Imo state pastor has been arrested for allegedly raping his fellow pastor’s 11-year-old…

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Serial rapist arrested for allegedly luring women into hotels and filming their sexual act in Delta

Operatives of Delta state police command have arrested a 33-year-old suspected serial rapist identified…

By Irobosa Osazuwa
*Gas explosion kills one, injures two in Ogun* A gas explosion caused by a leaking cylinder has left one person dead and two others in critical condition on Monday morning along Folagbade road, in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State. Eyewitnesses said the two injured victims were immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, for medical attention. Tribune reported that the accident occurred after a gas cylinder carried by a passenger inside a tricycle was discovered to be leaking, while the tricycle was parked by a faulty vehicle having a radiator problem. To further worsen the situation, the bonnet of the faulty vehicle was said to have been opened when the heat emanating from it had contact with the gas. A source said: “The owner of the cylinder had just refilled it with gas and unknown to her, the cylinder was leaking. “The rider of the tricycle parked by the roadside for the woman to fix the leaking cylinder, but unfortunately, there was a car with radiator problem parked nearby. “The heat generated by the car triggered the explosion.” The Public Relations Officer of the State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the accident.

One dead in Lagos gas explosion

One person has been confirmed died in a gas explosion at Alafia bus stop…

By Funmilayo Ayanwusi

Our houseboy killed my wife, almost killed me too, widower recounts ordeal

A man who survived a near-death experience after his houseboy killed his wife and…

By Funmilayo Ayanwusi

Mum murders friend after finding her in bed with fiancé on her birthday

A mum, Amy Brown who was celebrating her 36th birthday with her fiancé Brandon…

By Irobosa Osazuwa

Father of three commits suicide after strangling sister in Enugu

A father of three children, Mr Emmanuel Eze, on Sunday night, committed suicide at…

By Irobosa Osazuwa

Husband sues FMC Makurdi over wife’s death, demands N159m

Three medical doctors working in the Federal Medical Center, Makurdi in Benue state have…

By Irobosa Osazuwa

You’re exempted from all levies, Cross River govt tells protesting taxi drivers

The Cross River State government has reassured the taxi drivers in the state that…

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Federal Road Safety Corps officials on duty

FRSC prosecutes n@ked keke rider for resisting arrest, destroying patrol vehicle

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has charged the tricycle rider who fought some…

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Cultist who allegedly specialises in killing okada riders, stealing bikes arrested in Delta

An alleged cultist, who specialises in the killing of commercial motorcyclists, better known as…

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