Boat crash claims 12 lives in Lafia
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has commiserated with the state government and Lafia Local Government Area over the death of 12 people in a boat accident at a river,…
Man kills son, dumps burnt corpse in pit toilet over cassava in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it had arrested one Innocent Uko for allegedly killing his 26-year-old son, Boniface, for harvesting cassava on his farm. Uko, who hailed from…
Five electrocuted, four hospitalised while erecting billboard in Rivers
No fewer than five persons were electrocuted while trying to mount a billboard in the Obiri-Ikwerre area of Rumuosi in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the Rivers State on…
Chibok girls: Troops rescue another abducted girl
Another Chibok girl, Mary Nkeki, has been rescued by troops of Operation Hadin Kai Theater Command. She was rescued on August 14 along with her repentant insurgent husband identified as…
16-year-old girl gang-raped, corps abandoned inside well – Jigawa
The body of a 16-year-old girl, Habiba Samaila, was found dumped inside a well in Ringim community, Begúwa Local Government Area of Jigawa State a few days after she was…
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Russian spacecraft heading to the south pole crashes into moon
An unmanned Russian spacecraft spun out of control during orbit and crashed into the moon, according to the country's space agency on Sunday, August 20. The pilotless spacecraft was aiming…
It was love that pushed me into attempting suicide – Farida Abdulkabir
A popular socialite in Lagos State, Farida Abdulkabir, popularly known as Farida Sobowale, has apologised to her children over her attempt to plunge into a lagoon on the Third Mainland…
Teenager set ablaze for stealing children in Niger
A suspected thief caught in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday afternoon was set ablaze by some residents after he allegedly kidnapped two children. City Round gathered…
Naira Marley joins forces with NDLEA against illicit drugs
British-Nigerian singer Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has urged youths to shun drug abuse. He said the side effects of substance abuse can never be overemphasised. The…
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World chess: Trans women banned from all-female contests
The world's top chess federation has banned all trans women from competing in all-female contests over 'unfair advantage' fears. The new rules from the International Chess Federation (FIDE) state that…
