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A student of the Federal Polytechnic has killed himself by drinking some chemical substance after losing his fees and that of his friend to an online betting in Ogun State, Nigeria. The deceased committed suicide when his colleagues were preparing for their first-semester exam. “The deceased used his school fee …

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man for his alleged involvement in the death of a woman he attempted to rape in the Fanibi Area of Akure, Nigeria. “The suspect acted under the influence of Indian hemp he smoked,” reports said. He broke into the room of the …

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a 54-year-old woma, a cleaner for stealing an HP laptop valued at N633,700 at the Yaba College of Technology in Nigeria. “The laptop, belonging to one of her bosses has been declared missing after she cleaned his office and left,” reports said. “The …

A study published by the scientific journal Nature Sustainability reveals that the increase in global temperature due to climate change could become unbearable, and even potentially deadly, by the end of the 21st century. “Two billion people will find their lives threatened because they will be exposed to extreme heat …

Suspected armed herdsmen killed about 18 people in another attack on the Iye community in Uvir Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. “The assailants have stormed the community when the residents were transacting business on the market day,” reports said. “Women and children were beheaded and  …

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old pregnant woman who stabbed her teenage maid for not washing her bag in Lagos, Nigeria. Policemen arrested the suspect following a video on the plight of the maid recorded by one of her neighbors which went viral. The state Police Public …

A 21-year-old housemaid was arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate Court for stealing N4m from her employer at 1004 Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria. “The defendant committed the offense on April 22, 2023,” according the prosecutor, Inspector Cyriacus Osuji. “The suspect stole $5,500, which is equivalent to N4m, property of …

A Magistrates Court has sentenced a 28-year-old businessman to six months imprisonment for cheating a tomato seller in Nigeria, reports said. “The convict was given N50,000 to supply 20 baskets of tomatoes and he converted the money to his personal use,” according to the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Ibrahim Gokwat. Magistrate Shawomi …

A 24-year-old Islamic teacher has been remanded in custody by the Yaba Magistrate’s Court for sexually assaulting a six-year-old student at the Central Mosque of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. The defendant was arraigned on two counts of sexual violation preferred against him by the state police command. “My child …

Police in Nigeria say gunmen have attacked a US convoy, killing four people, including two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers. Three others were kidnapped before their vehicle was set on fire. The attack took place in south-eastern Anambra state. A rescue and recovery operation is under …