by Dolapo Adelana Russian President Vladmir Putin has reacted to the twin explosions that rocked a metro station in St Petersburg. Speaking on the incident, Putin said the attack could be terror-related. “The causes of this event have not been determined yet, so it’s too early to talk about [possible causes],” Mr Putin said. “The investigation... Read More

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April 3, 2017

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BREAKING: At least 10 persons killed as explosions hit Russian train station

by Dolapo Adelana At least ten persons have been killed as twin explosions ripped the metro in St Petersburg, Russia. The incident which occurred at two separate locations including Sennaya Ploshchad train station left at least 50 injured including children. There are unconfirmed reports of casualties from the incident in Sennaya Ploshchad train station. [Read... Read More

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July 15, 2016

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Police arrest mother of 2 who recruits schoolgirls as sex workers

A 32-year-old woman, Chinonso Okonkwo was on Wednesday, arrested by the police in the Ikate, Surulere of Lagos state for allegedly recruiting students of some secondary schools as sex workers following a tip-off. The police had gotten information that schoolgirls were taken to the Sunderland Hotel – for sex during school hours. According to the... Read More

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July 12, 2016

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Man kills pregnant woman with scissors over an argument

A man in Kogi state, Hussain Zubairu has been arrested by the police for allegedly stabbing his pregnant neighbor to death over an argument. The suspect lived in the Idogido community of Okene Local Government Area of the state and was said to have stabbed his victim in the stomach with a pair of scissors.... Read More

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May 16, 2016

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Father beats up daughter for refusing more sex from him

Fatai Ogundele, a bus driver, has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter. He was charged for beating up his daughter for denying him more sex. The young girl, who had been living with her mother since her parents separation, said, “My sister and I lived with daddy, but she left home sometime in... Read More

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June 19, 2015

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Woman sells out 14-year-old to be raped

We frown upon the very idea of rape reported on a daily basis but alas, some people are making money out of it. A 25-year-old woman, Nnena Okoro, has been arrested by the police after she reportedly lured a 14-year-old girl, Faith* to a hotel, where a man raped her. According to reports by Punch,... Read More

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April 16, 2013

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Wife beater killed by pregnant wife in argument over P10 (small amount of money)

A pregnant woman was jailed Tuesday after her common-law husband bled to death on the way to a hospital after she stabbed him on the thigh during a fight that started with an argument over P10, police said Wednesday. Police Officer 1 Anthony Boncan of the Manila Police District’s homicide section said Nel Jessa Nivera,... Read More

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April 18, 2012

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AP Report: “Lagos is a mess. But under that mess- there are a whole lot of very good people”

by Chi Ibe By 2015, the population of Lagos will rise to 12.4 million. This will make it the most populous city in Africa, according to a 2010 study by the United Nations’ Human Settlements Program. By 2025, the U.N. estimates more than 15.8 million people will be crowded into the city on the mainland... Read More

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St Petersburg explosion could be terror attacks – Vladmir Putin

BREAKING: At least 10 persons killed as explosions hit Russian train station

Police arrest mother of 2 who recruits schoolgirls as sex workers

Man kills pregnant woman with scissors over an argument

Father beats up daughter for refusing more sex from him

Woman sells out 14-year-old to be raped

Wife beater killed by pregnant wife in argument over P10 (small amount of money)

AP Report: “Lagos is a mess. But under that mess- there are a whole lot of very good people”

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