Couple, in-law arrested for stealing N13m from church

The suspects

A suspect, Pius Edward; his wife, Fausat; and her mother, have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command in connection with the theft of N13m from Bishop's Court, an Anglican church in Bodija area of Ibadan.

Edward, a security man at the church was said to have broken into an office where the money was kept and made away with it.

Man sends bandits to rob father of N61m

The suspects

A 31-year-old man, Kabiru Mohammed, has confessed to hiring a seven-man robbery gang to steal $383,000 (N61, 280, 000) from his father.

The suspect, who works with his father, told PUNCH Metro that he hired notorious robbery kingpin, Abiodun Ogunjobi, aka Godogodo, to steal the money from his father who owns a bureau de change at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

Eight killed, 11 injured in Lagos truck accident

Scene of the accident

Tragedy struck in the Oshodi area of Lagos State on Tuesday after a truck belonging to the Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Church lost control, killing and injuring many people.

Many eyewitnesses at the scene gave conflicting reports of the number of people killed and wounded in the accident.

The number of the dead ranged between 12 and 20. But police authority confirmed that only six people died, while five people were wounded.

However, the News Agency of Nigeria reported that the Oshodi Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Samuel Ogundayo, said 19 people were involved in the accident, adding that eight of them died.

Oduahgate: Jonathan under pressure to save embattled minister

The embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah and President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan is currently under pressure to spare the embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah, over her role in the purchase of two bulletproof BMW cars by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, investigation by The PUNCH has revealed.

Khloe Kardashian defends sister over racy photo

KHLOE KARDASHIAN has jumped to the defence of her younger sister KENDALL JENNER after she came under fire for posing for a sexy photo.

 
The 18-year-old model shocked fans on Tuesday (19Nov13) after she shared a snap from a recent shoot in which she bares her breasts.
In the black and white portrait, Jenner's hair is soaking wet and she is wearing a tight, knitted sweater, exposing her nipples.

‘Nigeria spends N1.6tn on wheat, sugar importation yearly’

Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr.Akinwumi Adesina

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has said Nigeria spends over N1.6tn ($10bn) yearly on importation of wheat, rice, sugar and fish.

He spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2013 Korea International Cooperation Agency Alumni Seminar Session in Nigeria.

Congrats! Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clark has announced that she is expecting her first child with new husband Brandon Blackstock.
The singer tweeted, “I'm pregnant!!! Brandon and I are so excited! Best early Christmas present ever :)”