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The Ogun State police command says it has arrested two Fulani herdsmen for killing another herdsman, in an attempt to steal his cow at Itadodo area of Ofada in Obafemi Owode local government area of the state. File Photo Both men, Abdulahi Anaruwa and Mohammed Suleiman met the deceased, Garuba Mohammed while grazing with his cattle and two of his kinsmen, when they lured him into the nearby bush and macheted him to death on the October 28, 2016. Luck run against them when a motorcycle rider saw them and alerted the people of the area who in turn called the Police. The DPO of Owode Egba, CSP Sheu Alao, hurriedly led his men to the scene and the two suspects were immediately arrested. The Commissioner Of Police, CP Ahmed Iliyasu, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligent Department for further investigation. Mr Iliyasu further warned that crime and criminality will have no plac...

An Italian priest has blamed the country's earthquakes, which have killed hundreds and left thousands homeless, on gay civil partnerships. Father Giovanni Cavalcoli said the seismic shocks were 'divine punishment' for same-sex civil unions 'offending the family' and the 'dignity of marriage'. He made the comments on the day central Italy was struck by a 6.6-magnitude quake - the most powerful to hit the country in 36 years. It was the third major quake in the same region in just over two months. The radio station he aired the controversial views on last week, Radio Maria, distanced itself from the comments. The Vatican has hit out at the views, saying the idea of a vengeful God was 'a pagan vision' dating from 'the pre-Christian era'.

One of the two suspects arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command has disclosed that he and other teenagers in Oshodi survive by stealing and dispossessing passers-by of their phones and other valuables. The suspect, Yusuph Ahmed, 19, from Offa, Kwara State, said this to interrogators at the RRS headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, on Friday afternoon. Ahmed, who was arrested in Oshodi on Friday after dispossessing a passenger of his phone, stated that he along with other teenagers sleep in Oshodi under bridge and that it is from there they eke out a living by stealing phones and robbing passers-by of their valuables. The arrested suspect, who had been sleeping under Oshodi Bridge since he was 13, stressed that even though he does not follow those who rob amongst them out all the time, he knows all of them. He narrated that “I sleep in Oshodi Under Bridge. We are over 60 teenagers sleeping there. The adults sleep in ...

President Muhammadu Buhari met with Emir of Kano Muhammadu Lamdio Sanusi II, at the Durbar event in Sokoto state yesterday. The Islamic monarch has always criticized president Buhari over his economic policies.

Here are photos of 'Made in Nigeria' security vehicles reportedly produced by two brothers from Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti state.. According to the online user who shared these, the vehicles are very strong and durable. See photos below;

Ten bodies have been found in a dinghy off the Libyan coast - prompting the launch of a huge rescue effort to save more than 2,000 stricken migrants. Some 15 rescue operations took place today in a bid to save the 2,100 migrants stranded on boats off the coast. This comes after a mass operation by the Italian coastguard yesterday, when 1,200 people, including babies and children, were rescued at the Mediterranean .

The Nigerian army has performed the last funeral rites for heroic officer Lt. Col Mohammed Abu Ali, who was killed by Boko Haram terrorists. Muhammad Abu Ali, led one of the army’s fiercest-ever battles with Boko Haram, in February 2015, culminating in the recapture of Baga town in Borno state. Sani Usman, army spokesman, said he was killed in an encounter with the insurgents on Friday (see HERE ).

The six siblings that died of food poisoning, back in July, 2016, finally buried in Ekwulumili Anambra State , amid tears. What a big Loss to the family.May their souls find rest. See pictures below;

In continuation of the ongoing clearance operation against Boko Haram terrorists, troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Nigerian Army have embarked on a joint Operation nicknamed "Operation KARYA GWUIWA". In line with that, the formation has carried out clearance operations on suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts at Ajigin, Golgore, Njibulla, Doksa 1, 2 and 3 villages located at southern parts of Borno State. During the operation, they neutralized 37 Boko Haram terrorists at Ajigin and recovered 3 AK-47 rifles. Unfortunately, a vigilante group member lost his life while 6 soldiers were wounded during the clearance operation. The corpse of the late vigilante and the wounded soldiers have been evacuated. The troops also captured 1 Boko Haram terrorist named Musa Jubril and 1 female believed to be sex slave in captivity by the sects and recovered 8 Motorcycles, stored raw foodstuffs and beddings. The troops have continued with the clearance operation a...

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was hustled off the stage while speaking at a campaign in Reno, Nevada, by security service after a man reportedly dashed towards the podium. The man was escorted away by police officers, with his hands behind his back. Trump returned to the stage a few minutes later to continue his rally speech, saying “We will never be stopped.” American voters will head to the polling stations to elect the next US president on Tuesday.

Lt. Col Muhammad Abu Ali, was really loved by his fellow soldiers as video showing his promotion to the rank of Lt Col, has surfaced online. For his gallantry and bravery, Ali was promoted and decorated by the Chief of Army staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai in Sept 2015. Muhammad Ali, a recipient of the Chief of Army Staff Award for exceptional bravery and excellence, led the army units that recovered Gamboru-Ngala, Baga and several communities from the terrorists. He died in confrontation with suspected Boko Haram terrorists who attacked 119 Battalion, Nigerian Army location at Mallam Fatori on Friday, in a failed attempt to capture the town. Four other soldiers also died in the attack.

A pastor in Uganda has sparked outrage after spending big for his lavish wedding held yesterday in the country. The wedding of Pastor Jimmy Luka and Blessing Elizabeth Mulungi, is said to have consumed over Shs500 million (over N45million), according to multiple reports. The couple wedded at prophet T.B Joshua's Synagogue Church of All Nations SCOAN (where the groom is a pastor). From there, they were transported in a convey of luxury Hummer cars to their reception -with lots of dignitaries in attendance. Now online users have been enraged by this big spending especially in this period where the country is also suffering from economic hardships. See different reactions below;