Jealous man ordered his wife to swallow wedding ring before 'murdering her'

A "jealous and violent" man told his estranged wife to swallow her wedding ring before allegedly beating her to death in a "brutal" attack, a court has heard. Shaun Dyson, 28, is accused of the murder...

Ex-Nigerian leader Murtala Muhammed had N7,000 when he died

Former Nigerian Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed had N7,000 in his bank account when he was assassinated on 13 February 1976. His son Risqua Muhammed, made the startling disclosure in Ile-Ife...

Benefits cheat mum who said she could barely walk caught working in nursing home

A mum has been caught illegally claiming more than £21,000 in benefits after telling officials she could barely walk. Collette Udall was spotted bathing, dressing and feeding frail and elderly residents...

Free Lagos-Ibadan train rides record only 6 passengers in two trips

The free train ride between Lagos and Ibadan on the new standard gauge train commenced on Monday, but in two days only six passengers boarded the train in two separate trips. Transport minister Rotimi...

Pictured! Woman arrested for poisoning step daughter

The police in Katsina State have arrested one Aisha Abubakar, 38, for allegedly killing her step-daughter by poisoning. This is contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer,...

Take it back movement raises alarm over alleged plans to assassinate Sowore in prison

The Take It Back Movement has raised the alarm over what it describes as plans by the Department of State Services to assassinate pro-democracy campaigner and Publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore. In...

Lawyer battles Abuja hospital over wife’s demise

An Abuja-based lawyer, who hails from Delta State, Tony Ejumejowo, has dragged the management of Nisa Garki Hospital, Abuja, before the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, Minister of Health...

Photos/ video from the scene where a Police officer allegedly shot dead a truck driver

Here are photos and a video from the scene where a police officer allegedly shot dead a truck driver over N100 bribe. Facebook user, Mercy-Blossom Oyisi, who witnessed the incident, narrates on her wall. ''Something...

Basket Mouth releases statement after being stripped off European Union Ambassadorial role

Comedian, Basket Mouth has reacted to being stripped off as an E ambassador over a 2014 rape joke. He was one of the few celebrities selected as an ambassador for the European Union in Nigeria’s campaign...

2 die, as motorcycle slip on collapsed bridge in Osun

Two youngmen, Tunde, 24, and a teenager Samad, early morning on Saturday were involved in an accident which caused them to slip into a river at Omu river in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. The...

Kwara State Assembly loses member

A member of Kwara state house of assembly, Honorable member representing Patigi constituency at the 9th Kwara state House of Assembly, Hon. Ahmed Saidu Rufai has passed on. This is contained in a press...

The real throwback! Check out before and after photos of Nigerian female lawyer and her dad

This is what is called, the real throwback, lol. A lady has warmed the hearts of social media users, when she shared photos of a Nigerian female lawyer with her dd so many years ago, and ofcus both of...

Indian MP calls for men who raped and murdered young veterinarian to be brought out in public and lynched

An Indian MP has called for the men who raped and murdered a young veterinarian to be 'brought out in public and lynched', after the victim's called for the monsters who committed the horrific crime...

Bukola and Toyin Saraki welcome their first grandchild

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his wife Toyin Saraki are now grandparents as their daughter Oluwatosin Halima gave birth to a baby girl in a highbrow hospital in London on Friday November...

Nicole Scherzinger reunites with ex Lewis Hamilton

They were a young power couple who attracted millions of fans before they split in 2015. Yet Nicole Scherzinger enjoyed a friendly reunion with ex-boyfriend Lewis Hamilton on Monday at the star-studded...

Sarkodie, John Dumelo should marry more than one wife – Counselor Lutterodt

Controversial marriage counselor, Mr. George Lutterodt has given his unflinching backing to award-winning Stella Seal on her belief that polygamy is very important in many modern marriages. In a quick...

Cristiano Ronaldo crowned Serie A 'Player of the Year'

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned Serie A's best player at an awards ceremony in Milan on Monday night. The Portugal international scored 26 goals in his debut season in Italy and helped...

Naomi Campbell turns heads in snazzy Gucci tracksuit

She's always dressed head to toe in designer duds. And, Naomi Campbell turned heads in a snazzy Gucci tracksuit while getting into the Christmas spirit on Thursday as she enjoyed an evening at Hyde Park's...

Sex for favours no big deal — Ghanaian singer Meesha

When the BBC documentary on sex for grades at universities across Africa, including the University of Ghana broke, it might have sparked outrage but not many people were surprised because the practice...

Rihanna dazzles in mint green (photos)

It's one of the biggest fashion nights of the year, where the red carpet is full of supermodels, style icons and designers making a sartorial statement. And Rihanna made sure to lead the glamour as...