Cult Group Kills 2 In Ogun In Retaliatory Attacks
Two persons were killed by suspected cult members in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at Ajegunle-Ijada and Ishado areas of th
EFCC Arrests Barrister Ambrose Owuru For N66 Million Scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Wednesday July 31, 2013 arrested one Barrister Ambrose Owuru over an allegation of obtaining the sum of sixty-six
Boko Haram Storms Construction Site, Steals 125 Kg Of Dynamite
Gunmen suspected to be allied to Islamist sect Boko Haram have stormed a construction site in Yobe, carting off 125 kg (275 pounds) of dynamite and hundreds of
28 Killed, 15 Injured In Kano Explosions – Hospital || Only 12 Died – Army
At least 28 are people have been killed in a series of explosions that targeted bars in the northern Nigerian city of Kano, a hospital source tells the BBC. Wit
Aswad Ayinde, Nigerian Music Director Who Impregnated His Daughters Jailed For 90 Years
A US-based Grammy award winner and the director of the popular Killing Me Softly song is set to spend the rest of his life in jail. His sentence followed the…
Boko Haram Kills 20 Civilians In Borno
Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect have reportedly shot dead more than 20 civilians when a vigilance group attacked them in Borno state. As stated by spok
Army Corners Boko Haram Leader, Shekau, In Borno Hills
The leader of the Boko Haram Islamic sect, Sheikh Abubakar Shekau, may have been cornered by operatives of the Joint Task Force in Gwoza hills, Borno State. A t
Boko Haram Member Arrested In Ogun State
The police in Ogun State on Tuesday stated they had arrested a 22-year-old man, Giraima Suri, suspected to be a member of Boko Haram in Isheri-Kara area of Ifo
Child Marriage: Women Group Wants Senator Yerima Prosecuted
A women's rights group, Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, WELA, has called for the prosecution of Ahmed Yerima, a former governor of Zamfara, for marrying a 13-y
3 Boko Haram Suspects Killed, 50 Arrested In Failed Mosque Attack
Luck ran out of three suspected Boko Haram members at the weekend in Borno State as they were lynched by an angry mob. This was as about 50 other suspected…
'No Ceasefire Deal With Boko Haram Terrorists In Nigeria' – President Jonathan
In what appears as a contradiction of a ceasefire deal announced last week by Special Duties Minister, Kabiru Turaki, President Goodluck Jonathan has denied any
Woolwich Murderer Michael Adebolajo Attacked And Injured In Prison
One of the men accused of killing Fusilier Lee Rigby has been injured during a violent incident in prison. Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo lost two te
Nollywood Movie Director Gets 15-year Jail Term In Malaysia
A Nigerian movie director was on Thursday given a 15-year jail term after Malaysian authorities arrested him with 2.4 kg of methamphetamines in his possession.
Terrorism In Nigeria: Students Made To Strip, Then Shot Dead
They crept up to the school under cover of darkness, armed with petrol and automatic weapons. Most of the teachers and pupils had fled, but some students, one t
Robbers Kill Two Police Officers In Gombe – Police
The police in Gombe State have confirmed the killing of two of its men on Sunday night by gunmen during an attack at a filling station in the state capital.…
PHOTOS: America Erupts Into Massive Protest Over Zimmerman Trial Verdict
More photos below... Protests spread across the country Sunday in a second day of demonstrations in the wake of the sensational not-guilty verdict for George Zi
Boko Haram Denies Ceasefire With Nigeria, Threatens To Burn Down More Schools
In a 15-minute video, received by The Associated Press through intermediaries, the Boko Haram sect headed by Abubakar Shekau has denied entering into any ceasef
Man Kills 85-year-old Grandpa In Ibadan Over Food
The suspect, Mutiu Tiamiyu (pictured above- middle), was handed over to the police at Moniya, Ibadan, on Wednesday. 2013 Ramadan turned sour for the Adigun fami
Ghanaian Man Planning To Sell Girlfriend's Head For Rituals Arrested In Kumasi
A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sell his girlfriend for ritual purposes. The suspect, Samuel Dadson, had wanted to kill his 21-y
4 Boko Haram Members Sentenced To Life Imprisonment Over Suleja, Nasarawa Bombings
Four members of the Boko Haram sect have been sentenced to life imprisonment over Suleja, Nasarawa bombings. The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted four Boko