Thursday 31 July 2014

Photo: Mad Woman Stabs 2 Police Men in Lagos!

Photo: Mad Woman Stabs 2 Police Men in Lagos!

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Sun News Online is reporting a shocking case of how two policemen were stabbed yesterday in the Alakija area of Lagos metropolis as they tried to drive an insane woman away fromthe premises of a popular pentecostal church.
According to an eyewitness, who did not want to be named,
“trouble started when the woman was standing in front of the church and policemen deployed to the area attempted to evict her.
Presidency Shared N22.4m to Chibok Parents, Escaped Girls - Community

Presidency Shared N22.4m to Chibok Parents, Escaped Girls - Community


The Kibaku Area Development Association (Chibok community), has explained that the Presidency shared N22.4m to the Chibok parents and the escaped girls that held a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan on July 22,2014, contrary to reports that N100m was doled out to the recipients.

The association in a press statement signed by its Spokesman, Dauda Ilya, in Abuja on Wednesday, said that: 63 individuals comprising:

Wednesday 30 July 2014

Ebola: FG Suspends Airline Operations From Liberia, Sierra Leone

Ebola: FG Suspends Airline Operations From Liberia, Sierra Leone

The Federal Government has ordered the suspension of flight operations from Liberia and Sierra Leone into Nigerian. Benedict Adeyileka, the Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA) who made this announcement yesterday said the regulatory authority had to take this action to protect Nigeria from the deadly Ebola virus which is ravaging some parts of West, East and Central Africa. 

According to Adeyileka, Asky Airlines which operates scheduled flight operations between Nigeria and the two West A

How I Survived Ebola - Survivor Speaks

How I Survived Ebola - Survivor Speaks

Editor’s note: This interview with Saa Sabas, an Ebola survivor who now volunteers for the Red Cross Society of Guinea, was conducted for CNN by Moustapha Diallo from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
(CNN) — The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has hit 

“unprecedented” proportions, according to relief workers on the ground, with the WHO reporting 844 cases including 518 deaths since the epidemic began in March.
10-year-old Female Suicide Bomber Arrested in Katsina

10-year-old Female Suicide Bomber Arrested in Katsina


The arrest of a 10-year-old girl, suspected to be a suicide bomber in Katsina State has been announced by the Chairman, National Information Centre, Mr. Mike Omeri. And according to Omeri, the little girl was among three suspected Boko Haram members that were arrested on Tuesday night. She had a belt strapped with explosives at the time of her arrest.

Omeri told newsmen:

Tuesday 29 July 2014

Nasir El-Rufai’s Son Dies in Car Crash (Pics)

Nasir El-Rufai’s Son Dies in Car Crash (Pics)

 
Former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai just posted this on his social media pages. His young son, Hamza El-Rufai  died this morning in Abuja after a car crash. OMG. Just three months ago, Nasir lost his daughter, Zainab El-Rufai Mohammed. She had died from complications related to sickle cell anaemia.
 
May Hamza's soul rest in perfect peace. See his photo after the cut

Cameroon Rescues Vice PM’s Wife Kidnapped by Boko Haram

Cameroon Rescues Vice PM’s Wife Kidnapped by Boko Haram



Security operatives in Cameroon have rescued wife of Vice Prime Minister Amadou Ali who was kidnapped by the Boko Haram sect on Sunday along with a traditional ruler of Kolofata town, reports BBC Hausa Service.
The reports say that 16 people lost their lives in the rescue operations, although Cameroon information minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary said government was still investigating the matter to ascertain the actual number of people killed. 

Sunday 27 July 2014

Friday 25 July 2014

How to Prevent You & Your Loved Ones Contracting the Ebola Virus

How to Prevent You & Your Loved Ones Contracting the Ebola Virus

The Lagos State Government yesterday confirmed a possible case of Ebola Virus, which is been currently investigated while treatment is on for the 40 year old Liberian, who is now a suspect, and a possible 30 others who may have had contact with him.  
  
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Public Health, Dr Yewande Adeshina, in a briefing noted that the 40 year old Liberian is in a private hospital in the Obalende area of the State. And that the hospital housing the Liberian has been cordoned off and the victim isolated.
How to Prevent You & Your Loved Ones Contracting the Ebola Virus

How to Prevent You & Your Loved Ones Contracting the Ebola Virus

The Lagos State Government yesterday confirmed a possible case of Ebola Virus, which is been currently investigated while treatment is on for the 40 year old Liberian, who is now a suspect, and a possible 30 others who may have had contact with him.  
  
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Public Health, Dr Yewande Adeshina, in a briefing noted that the 40 year old Liberian is in a private hospital in the Obalende area of the State. And that the hospital housing the Liberian has been cordoned off and the victim isolated.
How to Prevent You & Your Loved Ones Contracting the Ebola Virus

How to Prevent You & Your Loved Ones Contracting the Ebola Virus

The Lagos State Government yesterday confirmed a possible case of Ebola Virus, which is been currently investigated while treatment is on for the 40 year old Liberian, who is now a suspect, and a possible 30 others who may have had contact with him.  
  
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Public Health, Dr Yewande Adeshina, in a briefing noted that the 40 year old Liberian is in a private hospital in the Obalende area of the State. And that the hospital housing the Liberian has been cordoned off and the victim isolated.

Thursday 24 July 2014

116 Passengers on board Missing Algerian Plane Feared Dead as Plane Wreckage is Found

116 Passengers on board Missing Algerian Plane Feared Dead as Plane Wreckage is Found


The fate of the Air Algerie flight which vanished with 116 people on board en route from Burkina Faso to Algiers appears to have been uncovered after Mali's President confirmed wreckage has been found.

 Ibrahim Boubacar Keita said today that the wreckage of the flight had been spotted in his country's desert north.

Photos from the Kano Bomb Blast Today

Photos from the Kano Bomb Blast Today

 
A powerful bomb blast ripped through a central park in Kano today and according to the police, a woman was killed and eight others were injured.
 
The police spokesperson for Kano State, Magaji Majiya, said the explosion was caused by a bomb that targeted travelers at the Sabon Gari park. The bomber hid it inside a fridge and placed the fridge on a cart, and detonated it close to a luxurious bus at about 3:00 pm (1500 GMT) at the New Motor Park.

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Two Explosions Rock Kaduna State, Govt Declares 24-hour Curfew (Photos)

Two Explosions Rock Kaduna State, Govt Declares 24-hour Curfew (Photos)

Picture of Gen Muhammadu Buhari's car attacked by Boko Haram today
Two explosions have ripped through the northern Nigeria city of Kaduna, killing dozens of people.
According to reports, the first explosion targeted moderate Islamic cleric Dahiru Bauchi. A source who gave his name Hassan Mohammed told PremiumTimes that the bomb, concealed in a red Volkswagen golf car parked by the road side, was detonated as the Muslim cleric convoy drove past.
27 year old Madonna Student Arrested for Alleged Murder of 87 year-old Father

27 year old Madonna Student Arrested for Alleged Murder of 87 year-old Father

The Abia state police command has paraded, among others, a 27 year old undergraduate of Madonna University, Chijioke Ezebuiro, for allegedly killing his 87 year old father, Dr Emmanuel Ezebuiro.

Speaking with newsmen in Umuahia, NigerianTribune reports that the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Geoffrey Ogbonna, who paraded the suspect alongside other cultists and robbers, said that Chijioke Ezebuiro  is the prime suspect as he was the only person in the house at the time of his late father’s death.

Tuesday 22 July 2014

14 year old Girl & Boyfriend Hang Themselves after Finding out She was Pregnant

14 year old Girl & Boyfriend Hang Themselves after Finding out She was Pregnant


A teenage Russian girl and her lover both hanged themselves from the same rope in a tree after they discovered that she was pregnant.

DailyMail reports that Irina Korovina, 14, and her lover Anatoly Maslov, 22, died and were found hanging from the same rope from the same branch. Their hands were still wrapped around each other, as tactile in death as they were in life.

Monday 21 July 2014

Femi Otedola's Daughter, Dj Cuppy Graduates from King's College, London

Femi Otedola's Daughter, Dj Cuppy Graduates from King's College, London

 
Nigerian billonaire Femi Otedola's 21 year old daughter, Dj Cuppy pictured above with her mum and dad, today graduated from King’s College London with a degree in Business Management. An excited Cuppy, real name is Florence Otedola took to her IG page to share the good news and photos from her celebration. congrats to her. She has also been admitted to New York University for her Masters program.
Couple Dupe Victims N20m in Fake Auction Sales

Couple Dupe Victims N20m in Fake Auction Sales


The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple, Mr. Danladi Wushishi, and Mrs. Ojuolape Wushishi, for allegedly duping unsuspecting victims to the tune of N20m in fake auction sales in Lagos.

PUNCH Metro reports that while Ojuolape was arrested on Wednesday, June 18, at Odeogbolu Street, Ijegun, Danladi, was apprehended at Allen Avenue on Friday, June 25. The couple were arrested after a petition was sent to the Commissioner of Police, Umar Manko, from one of the victims, Mrs. Chinyere Uzorchukwu, who was allegedly duped by the couple to the tune of N5m.
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad operatives had subsequently gone on the trail of the couple and arrested them.

Sunday 20 July 2014

"My Weight Is My Brand, I Won't Want to Lose It" – Eniola Badmus

"My Weight Is My Brand, I Won't Want to Lose It" – Eniola Badmus

 

Popular Nigerian actress, Eniola Badmus, while was on Rubbin’ Minds yesterday, talked about her weight and once again, she says her weight is her brand, stressing that she would not want to lose the weight that made her stand out in the movie industry. According to Eniola, even if she had to shed weight, she would not go beyond two sizes, except advised otherwise by a medical doctor. ChannelsTV reports that the size 20 actress believes no other person has her size in the movie industry. Eniola said:

Saturday 19 July 2014

Friday 18 July 2014

NSCDC Arrests Men Caught with Corpse of 3-year-old Girl

NSCDC Arrests Men Caught with Corpse of 3-year-old Girl


The Abia State’s command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested two men, Chibuike Anibuife and Jonathan Nwogu, allegedly caught with a dead baby girl in a sack.

Punch reports that the state’s Commandant, Mr. Andy Dateer, said they were arrested by NSCDC men on patrol at Ariaria Junction, Osisioma near Aba. The suspects were intially intercepted by some residents who wanted to lynch them after the discovery of the corpse of the little girl, but the NSCDC whisked the suspects away to prevent them from being lynched by the mob.
According to Mr. Andy:

Photos: Over 20 pregnant women rescued from baby factory in Abia

Photos: Over 20 pregnant women rescued from baby factory in Abia

Men of the Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC have rescued over 20 young pregnant women in a baby factory it discovered at Umunkpeyi in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, following a tip off.

Parading the rescued women and some of the workers in the baby factory, the state commandant of NSCDC, Andy Dateer, said the baby factory is named Nma Charity and Motherless Babies’ Home,  and that the owner who is now at-large, brings in men to impregnate the girls. He said after delivery, the babies are sold, and the mothers paid peanuts.

He said three children under the age of two, who were being prepared for sale, were rescued while four ‘social workers’ and four men were arrested in the raid. More Pics Below........

Thursday 17 July 2014

Wednesday 16 July 2014

Photo: Security operatives arrest fake Boko Haram

Photo: Security operatives arrest fake Boko Haram

The Defence Headquarters has announced the arrest of a man who specializes in creating panic by sending out text messages threatening attack by Boko Haram terrorists.

The suspect, Ugwu Lawrence (pictured) who was tracked by security operatives after dispatching text messages of impending bombings of some hotels in Abuja, confessed that he employed the gimmick because the management of one of the organisation failed to offer him employment.

Armed robbers who dress up as women to rob, arrested & paraded in Ibadan

Armed robbers who dress up as women to rob, arrested & paraded in Ibadan

An armed robbery gang who specialize in dressing up as women and robbing unsuspecting victims have been arrested by the Oyo State police Command. They were paraded recently where they told their stories. Vanguard reports
An unsuspecting womanizer would easily fall into their traps seeing their feminine faces made-up with cosmetics, with weave-on hairdo that dangles on both sides of their broad shoulders.
German abducted by unknown gunmen in Adamawa this morning

German abducted by unknown gunmen in Adamawa this morning

A German national simply identified as Mr Fisch has been abducted by gunmen in Gombi town in Adamawa state. According to Premium Times, Mr Fisch, who runs a free of charge technical school in Adamawa state was said to be on his way to work when he was abducted around 7am this morning around the Anguwan Faransa area of the town. A resident of the area said the gunmen laid a siege on the man's house and accosted him as he came out of his house to enter his car 
Abia Commissioner dies six days after he was shot by suspected assasins

Abia Commissioner dies six days after he was shot by suspected assasins

The Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Kenneth Nwosu, who was shot by suspected assassins on Wednesday July 9th has died. He died from gunshot wounds he sustained following the attack along the Umuajata/Amakama road while driving from Umuahia the capital city to his home at Olokoro in Umuahia South local government. 
President Jonathan seeks $1billion loan to fight Boko Haram

President Jonathan seeks $1billion loan to fight Boko Haram

President Jonathan is seeking $1billion loan to fight Boko Haram. In a letter sent to the House of Representatives this morning, President Jonathan asked the Rep members to approve a request for an external loan of $1billion (about N165billion) which would be used to upgrade the equipment of the Armed Forces in the fight of the insurgent group, Boko Haram. The letter was read this morning during the house plenary session.

Tuesday 15 July 2014

Nyanya Explosion: INTERPOL hands over alleged mastermind to Nigeria

Nyanya Explosion: INTERPOL hands over alleged mastermind to Nigeria

The mastermind of the April 14th Nyanya bomb blast, Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, who fled to Sudan after the bombing, has been arrested and handed over to Nigerian Security officials by INTERPOL.

29 year old Sadiq, believed to have been radicalized while studying at the South Wales University in Sudan, was arrested on May 14th and was only extradited today to Nigeria.