Herbalist defrauds blessing- seeking Lagos barber of N1.6m

The police in Lagos are on the trail of a herbalist, identified only as Olowo Saudi, for allegedly defrauding a barber, Babatunde Sulaimon, to the tune of N1.6m.

Forty-one-year-old Sulaiman, who lives in the Ebute-Meta area of Lagos, had reportedly approached the herbalist through his apprentice, Gbenga Balogun, and one Kehinde Afolabi, for rituals that would bring favour his way.

Nigeria must not be consumer market for Chinese products — Buhari

*Calls for reduction of trade imbalance between Nigeria, China

*Orders establishment of c’ttees on new China, Nigeria projects

*China releases $15m for 50 agric farms in Nigeria

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare to shake hands during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 12, 2016. Muhammadu Buhari is on a visit to China from April 11 to 15. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / KENZABURO FUKUHARA

Gospel singer found dead in Edo hotel

A female gospel singer, identified as Yvonne Omoarebokhae, has been reportedly found dead in a hotel in Benin, the Edo State capital.

The incident was said to have occurred last Friday in the hotel located on the Government Reservation Area.

Man wrongfully jailed for 33 years freed

A former US sailor was acquitted Thursday with the help of DNA evidence after spending 33 years in prison, erroneously convicted of raping a woman and killing her husband in 1982.

Beans may help with weight loss

Canadian researchers have reported that beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils and humble foods may help in weight loss.

A new analysis of data from 21 clinical trials on these foods collectively known as “pulses” finds that they can help dieters feel full, and shed some weight.

Man dies of heart attack over stolen dog

A 77-year-old who devoted entire days and nights to searching for his missing dog has died – and it’s thought that heartbreak may have been the cause.

Vladimir never found the dog before his death
(Picture: Will Stewart/Noah’s Ark/Noyev Kovcheg)

According to Metro.co.uk, Vladimir Davydov claimed that German Shepherd Yan was stolen back in February – and devoted his days to tracking down the animal in Bratsk, Siberia.

‘No evidence against suspects caught with sanitary pads’

There are indications that the Ondo State Police Command may not prosecute the suspects who were allegedly caught with used sanitary pads of students of the Federal Government Girls’ College, Akure for lack of evidence.