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Friday 29 May 2015
Photos of Buhari when he was sworn in 1983 and in 2015
Source: LIB
Photos: Nigeria's first son Yusuf Buhari at his father's inauguration
Source : LIB
President Zuma In Abuja Nigeria For Inauguration
President Zuma arrived in Abuja Nigeria last night for the inauguration
ceremony of President-elect Buhari of Nigeria. According to his quaters,
Zuma’s trip will be a ”working visit” and besides Buhari’s
inaugurations, it will also give the two presidents the opportunity to
discuss issues of mutual concern.
Wednesday 27 May 2015
Court bars NDLEA, Police, SSS, others from arresting & extraditing Kashamu
While presiding over a case brought before him by the legal team of Senator Kashamu this morning, Justice Okon Abang described as illegal, the attempted arrest and extradition of Kashamu in relation to drug-trafficking allegations which he had been previously exonerated by two British courts. Justice Abang ordered the NDLEA, Attorney General of the Federation, National Adviser to President on Security and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to pay Buruji Kashamu N20,000.
Supreme Court affirms Rauf Aregbesola as Osun state governor
A seven man panel of judges in the Supreme court led by Justice John Fabiyi, ruled that Aregbesola was dully elected and is not found guilty of any election malpractice.
Group asks court to stop Buhari’s inauguration due to falsification of certificate
A group, Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development
Initiative,has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja
seeking to stop the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed,
from swearing the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari in.
The suit is also seeking an order to nullify the certificate of return issued to Buhari by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The suit is also seeking an order to nullify the certificate of return issued to Buhari by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Governor Aliyu asks FG to remove fuel subsidy because it breeds corruption
He added that the removal of the subsidy would reduce the black market system, thus allowing free and regular flow of petroleum products to all parts of the country.
He argued that the subsidy on petroleum product is currently being enjoyed by only a select few who have the necessary connections to the importers.
He said:
President Jonathan to formally dissolve FEC today
Photos: Fashola Poses With His Wife In His Office As He Prepares To Hand Over
Fashola Poses With His Wife In His Office As He Prepares To Hand Over
Graphic Photo: Man Sends Thugs To Pour Acid On Ex-Wife
One Ajayi Olatunbosun has been arrested by the
police for allegedly hiring thugs to pour acid on his ex-wife, Bamidele
Otakiti, in her shop on Adejobi Street in the Ajasa Command area of
Lagos.
PUNCH Metro gathered that all had been well between the couple since they moved to Lagos in 2005 until a few months ago when a disagreement soured their relationship.
The quarrel was said to have led to their separation in February, 2015.
It was learnt that the suspect, prior to the divorce, had on several occasions accused Otakiti of adultery. See photo after the cut. Graphic photo
PUNCH Metro gathered that all had been well between the couple since they moved to Lagos in 2005 until a few months ago when a disagreement soured their relationship.
The quarrel was said to have led to their separation in February, 2015.
It was learnt that the suspect, prior to the divorce, had on several occasions accused Otakiti of adultery. See photo after the cut. Graphic photo
Tuesday 26 May 2015
Wife Drags Husband To Court For Stealing Her N15,000 Phone
The police on Tuesday arraigned a 38-year-old civil servant, Cyril
Agochi, of Federal Government College, Keffi, before a Mararaba Upper
Area Court for stealing phone.
Agochi is standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal force and theft.
The police prosecutor, Sgt. Stephen Kwaza, told the court that Doris Agochi of State House Quarters Mararaba, reported the matter at the Sani Abacha Road Police Station, Mararaba.
Agochi is standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal force and theft.
The police prosecutor, Sgt. Stephen Kwaza, told the court that Doris Agochi of State House Quarters Mararaba, reported the matter at the Sani Abacha Road Police Station, Mararaba.
Queen Asisat Oshoala Crowned BBC Women Footballer Of The Year
Super Falcons’ forward Asisat Oshoala has been named the BBC Women’s Player of the Year.
Source: http://www.thenff.com/2015/05/queen-asisat/
Corps Member Found Dead In Ilorin With A Broken Skull
A youth corps member,Miss Idowu serving in Kwara state was founded dead on Sunday night in Ilorin, the state capital .
The Lagos-based corps member was an indigene of Ogun state and lived at Tanke along University road.
The deceased’s corpse was found on Sunday night around GRA Ilorin.
However, her family has been contacted while her corpse would be released today on the insistence of the family.
The deceased served with the state broadcasting corporation, (Radio Kwara), Ilorin.
The Lagos-based corps member was an indigene of Ogun state and lived at Tanke along University road.
The deceased’s corpse was found on Sunday night around GRA Ilorin.
However, her family has been contacted while her corpse would be released today on the insistence of the family.
The deceased served with the state broadcasting corporation, (Radio Kwara), Ilorin.
Photo: Man Kills Lover Over Baby In Onitsha
An ex-vigilante boss identified as Uche (surname withheld) has allegedly killed his girlfriend over a new born baby at the weekend.
Trouble started when the suspect demanded custody of his baby without paying her mother’s bride price and her parents refused to release the baby.
The suspect, who was a security man at her street in GRA, Onitsha, fell in love with the girl before he was sacked from the duty in December 2014.
When the parents of the girl asked him to pay the bride price to formalize the marriage, he allegedly brought out a gun and shot the girl in the chest.
FG Declares Friday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has announced that Friday, May 29, will be
observed as a Public Holiday to celebrate the 2015 Democracy Day.
The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement signed yesterday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abubakar Magaji.
In the statement, Moro urged Nigerians at home and Diaspora to support the incoming government of Muhammudu Buhari, and pray for the success of Nigeria’s democratic process.
Moro also congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan and Nigerians for the successful conduct of the 2015 general elections.
The President-elect, Buhari was hailed for his electoral victory, as Moro, wished his administration good luck.
President Jonathan will formally hand over power to Buhari, on May 29, which is the country’s democracy day celebration.
http://www.naij.com/446054-friday-declared-public-holiday.html
The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement signed yesterday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abubakar Magaji.
In the statement, Moro urged Nigerians at home and Diaspora to support the incoming government of Muhammudu Buhari, and pray for the success of Nigeria’s democratic process.
Moro also congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan and Nigerians for the successful conduct of the 2015 general elections.
The President-elect, Buhari was hailed for his electoral victory, as Moro, wished his administration good luck.
President Jonathan will formally hand over power to Buhari, on May 29, which is the country’s democracy day celebration.
http://www.naij.com/446054-friday-declared-public-holiday.html
UNN Students Protest Over Power Failure
Students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, have taken over the premises of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, Nsukka unit, DAILY POST has learnt.
The angry students also barricaded the Enugu Road axis making vehicular movement difficult.
They are protesting many days of power black-out in the institution, which has also made water supply difficult.
http://dailypost.ng/2015/05/26/breaking-unn-students-begin-massive-protest-over-power-failure/
Monday 25 May 2015
Photos From Mr Ibu's White Wedding & The Car He Got For The Wife
John Okafor officially tied the knot with his wife, Stella Maris Okafor.They were married traditionally but never had a church wedding.They have a daughter together and lost their son earlier.
He accused his ex-wife of killing their son and wanting him dead; He also accused her of kidnapping his 2nd wife and his 2 year old son who died 10 days after he paid an undisclosed ransom for their release.
Congratulations to them
See More Photos below
Oil Marketers, Nupeng, Pengassan Call Off Strike
The major oil marketers association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has reached an
agreement with the federal government to begin lifting of petroleum
products across the country “in six hours”.
According to Magnus Abe, chairman of the senate committee on petroleum resources, the resolution was reached after a meeting of MOMAN and the committee with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, minister of finance and coordinating minister for the economy; Joseph Dawha, group managing director of the Nigeria national petroleum corporation (NNPC) and major stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.
Also, the Nigeria union of petroleum and natural gas workers (NUPENG) and the petroleum and natural gas senior staff association (PENGASSAN) have suspended their industrial actions.
http://www.metronaija.com/2015/05/breaking-news-oil-marketers-call-off.html
According to Magnus Abe, chairman of the senate committee on petroleum resources, the resolution was reached after a meeting of MOMAN and the committee with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, minister of finance and coordinating minister for the economy; Joseph Dawha, group managing director of the Nigeria national petroleum corporation (NNPC) and major stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.
Also, the Nigeria union of petroleum and natural gas workers (NUPENG) and the petroleum and natural gas senior staff association (PENGASSAN) have suspended their industrial actions.
http://www.metronaija.com/2015/05/breaking-news-oil-marketers-call-off.html
Gunmen Kidnap Kogi High Court Judge, Kill Orderly
Gunmen on Monday kidnapped a Kogi High Court Judge, Mr Justice Samuel
Obayomi, and killed his orderly, Cpl. Usman Musa in an early morning
attack.
Obayomi of the Ebogogo High Court in the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi was kidnapped while on his way to work.
His driver, Mr Ajayi Kolawole, told newsmen in Lokoja that the incident took place in front of the Executive Guest Villa at Okene GRA in the Okene Local Government Area of the state.
Kolawole said that the judge’s orderly, Musa was shot dead on the spot by the kidnappers in an operation that took place between 8:40 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.
Obayomi of the Ebogogo High Court in the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi was kidnapped while on his way to work.
His driver, Mr Ajayi Kolawole, told newsmen in Lokoja that the incident took place in front of the Executive Guest Villa at Okene GRA in the Okene Local Government Area of the state.
Kolawole said that the judge’s orderly, Musa was shot dead on the spot by the kidnappers in an operation that took place between 8:40 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.
Banks To Shut Down ATMs Over Fuel Scarcity
Although the Petroleum products marketers and the Federal Government, Monday, reached an agreement over the lingering fuel crisis in the country, there are strong indications that commercial banks may close their business offices and even shut down Automated Teller Machines, ATMs, across the nation if petroleum products are not readily available.
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, had agreed to call off their strike action over unpaid subsidy claims and commence lifting of petroleum products nationwide.
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, had agreed to call off their strike action over unpaid subsidy claims and commence lifting of petroleum products nationwide.
Banks To Shut Down ATMs Over Fuel Scarcity
Although the Petroleum products marketers and the Federal Government, Monday, reached an agreement over the lingering fuel crisis in the country, there are strong indications that commercial banks may close their business offices and even shut down Automated Teller Machines, ATMs, across the nation if petroleum products are not readily available.
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, had agreed to call off their strike action over unpaid subsidy claims and commence lifting of petroleum products nationwide.
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, had agreed to call off their strike action over unpaid subsidy claims and commence lifting of petroleum products nationwide.
Saturday 23 May 2015
Ogun Teenager, Minor Arrested For Kidnapping Nine-month-old Baby
A teenager, Rachael John, and a nine-year-old girl, Joy Atunramu, have been arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping their neighbour’s nine-month-old baby.
The suspects were arrested on Wednesday by detectives attached to Ilese Police Division, Ijebu Ode.
The baby was said to have been lured away from the mother’s shop at Old Toll gate area of the town by Atunramu, allegedly acting on the instruction of Rachael.
The suspects were arrested on Wednesday by detectives attached to Ilese Police Division, Ijebu Ode.
The baby was said to have been lured away from the mother’s shop at Old Toll gate area of the town by Atunramu, allegedly acting on the instruction of Rachael.
Police Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims In Ekiti
The special operation ordered by Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has this morning successfully rescued 10 persons from the hands of kidnappers in Ekiti state.
A statement by police spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, said the victims, not yet identified, are being debriefed and receiving medical attention.
Some kidnappers have been arrested and the operation is ongoing.
A statement by police spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, said the victims, not yet identified, are being debriefed and receiving medical attention.
Some kidnappers have been arrested and the operation is ongoing.
Friday 22 May 2015
40 Year Old Man Arrested For Raping 7year Old Neighbors Daugther
A 40-year-old commercial driver, Sesan Tianu, who allegedly defiled the seven-year-old daughter of his neighbour, was arraigned in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Wednesday.
Tianu, who resides at No. 18b, Adetoke St., Bariga area of Lagos, is standing trial for child rape.
But the accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, ASP Godwin Anyanwu, had said that the accused committed the offence on May 3, around his residence.
Anyanwu said that the accused took advantage of the seven-year-old girl.
Tianu, who resides at No. 18b, Adetoke St., Bariga area of Lagos, is standing trial for child rape.
But the accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, ASP Godwin Anyanwu, had said that the accused committed the offence on May 3, around his residence.
Anyanwu said that the accused took advantage of the seven-year-old girl.
Protesters Storm PDP Secretariat Abuja, Demand Resignation Of NWC
The crisis bedeviling the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is showing no sign of abating despite the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu and the Board of Trustees Chairman, Chief Tony Anenih, as protesters are currently at the national headquarters of the party, demanding the resignation of all the members of the National Working Committee, NWC.
It will be recalled that the party has not known peace since it lost the 2015 general elections to the All Progressives Congress, APC, with stringent calls for the resignation of the national leadership of the party, over what some of the callers described as the complicit activities of the leaders in the way and manner the elections were lost.
It will be recalled that the party has not known peace since it lost the 2015 general elections to the All Progressives Congress, APC, with stringent calls for the resignation of the national leadership of the party, over what some of the callers described as the complicit activities of the leaders in the way and manner the elections were lost.
Thursday 21 May 2015
Man Acquitted after 13 years in Prison over Friend's Death
A security guard, Abubakar Zibo, who has been in prison custody for 13 years was yesterday discharged and acquitted by a Lagos High Court, which found him not guilty of the murder of his friend, Charles.
While delivering his judgment, Justice Kayode Ogunmekan held that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the allegation of conspiracy and murder levelled against him as required by Section 1 of the Evidence Act, 2011.
MVP Lounge Owned by AY has been shut down
The Lounge which was opened in September, 2014 is no longer operating and open for business.
In an interview with Encomium, the comedian spoke on why his new establishment has been shut down.
Petrol Tanker Loses 33,000 Liters To Explosion
The oil truck exploded in front of the firm’s office making it the fifth time such explosion occurred at the same spot with devastating effect.
The previous explosion is reported to have claimed several lives, while nearby kiosks and properties worth thousands of naira were destroyed.. Eye witnesses account claimed that the truck which left the Hudson farm tank was negotiating the bend in front of the firm’s office when eight of the tyres pull off and it somersaulted violently leading to explosion of the oil tanker.
Photo: Man Reportedly Rides Donkey To Abuja For Buhari
According to reports on social media,this man has decided to ride to Abuja on a donkey for Buhari's inauguration.
Man Strangles And Bury His Day Old Baby In Katsina For Being A Girl
A 35-year-old man, Bello Rabiu, has been arrested and arraigned before a senior magistrate’s court in Katsina over the killing of his new born baby girl.
He was said to have strangled the one day old baby and buried her in his compound after she was given birth to by his wife, Fatima Bello.
Rabiu was infuriated that the baby he eagerly awaited turned out to be a female, against his wish.
He was said to have strangled the one day old baby and buried her in his compound after she was given birth to by his wife, Fatima Bello.
Rabiu was infuriated that the baby he eagerly awaited turned out to be a female, against his wish.
Nigerian Diplomat Beaten By Equatorial Guinea Police
Nigerian Diplomat, Mr. Noah Ichaba, was last Saturday beaten up by the police on the street of Bata, Equatorial Guinea.
Ichaba said he was beaten to stupor.
The incident occurred at kilometer 6, Roundabout, Bata police checkpoint.
It was also discovered that Nigerians have been facing unfair treatment from police in the oil-rich nation.
Ichaba said he was beaten to stupor.
The incident occurred at kilometer 6, Roundabout, Bata police checkpoint.
It was also discovered that Nigerians have been facing unfair treatment from police in the oil-rich nation.
Monday 18 May 2015
Man Who Trekked In Solidarity For APC Receives N.25 Million Cash Reward.
A man who trekked all the way from Taraba state to Maiduguri for 11 days to celebrate the election victory of Governor Kashim Shettima of APC , pictured being turbaned as the 'Trekking king' by the Emir of Gwoza. Aside from the "title", he also reportedly received a cash reward of about N250,000 (N.25 million) from the Deputy governor of Borno state, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha.
Source;http://www.nationalhelm.com/2015/05/photo-man-who-trekked-to-borno-to.html
Saturday 16 May 2015
Egypt's former president Mohammed Morsi sentenced to death
See Adams Oshiomhole's Children And Grandchildren At The Governor's Wedding
Checkout Adams Oshiomhole's children and grandchildren at the wedding ceremony yesterday.
Source: http://riri4.blogspot.com/2015/05/see-adams-oshiomhole-children-and.html
Wife Loses Pregnancy Of Two Months After Rape By Pastor-husband
My husband raped me and I had to lose a two-month old pregnancy in the process. I want the dissolution of my two-year-old marriage,” a-38-year-old wife of a pastor had told a Lagos Island Customary Court .
The petitioner, Mary Iyayi, a make-up artist, who lives at 49, Oke-Olu St., Iponri, a suburb of Lagos, confessed this development to the court.
She alleged thus, “My pastor-husband held my hands to the wall, so I could not move. I told him that I was pregnant but he did not listen, until he forcefully made love to me.
“After it, I started bleeding and I lost the pregnancy. He told me later that he had just helped me to flush out the pregnancy.’’
The petitioner, Mary Iyayi, a make-up artist, who lives at 49, Oke-Olu St., Iponri, a suburb of Lagos, confessed this development to the court.
She alleged thus, “My pastor-husband held my hands to the wall, so I could not move. I told him that I was pregnant but he did not listen, until he forcefully made love to me.
“After it, I started bleeding and I lost the pregnancy. He told me later that he had just helped me to flush out the pregnancy.’’
Dr Sid Welcomes Baby Girl
The Mavins man and wife Simi Esiri has given birth to a beautiful girl. Congrats to them
http://mobile.twitter.com/iamdrsid
Jonathan Moves Property From Aso Rock
With just 13 days left of his tenure and the May 29 handover date beckoning, President Goodluck Jonathan and his family have practically packed out all their belongings from Aso Rock, the seat of government in Abuja.
A Presidency source told THISDAY that what Jonathan and his family still have in Aso Rock are few hand luggage that could be moved out in the morning of May 29.
Friday 15 May 2015
Photos : Adams Oshiomhole Kisses Wife At Their Wedding
Photos: President-Elect Buhari and his vice, Osinbajo at the wedding ceremony of Gov. Adams Oshiomole and Lara Forte today. See more photos after the cut
Wednesday 13 May 2015
PIC: Fire Outbreak at Opebi Salvation Side Lagos
Source: LailasBlog
North Korea Publicly Executes Defence Minister For Sleeping
North Korea has publicly executed the country’s defense minister after the regime accused him of treason, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.
Hyon Yong Chol was killed by firing squad using an anti-aircraft gun at a military school in front of hundreds of people in Pyongyang around April 30, the agency reported, citing a media briefing by the National Intelligence Service at its headquarters in Seoul.
Monday 11 May 2015
PICS: Man & Lady Trekking For Jonathan Arrive Uromi Edo State
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The 'couple' walking for president Jonathan have arrived in Uromi,Edo state .Recall Gloria withdrew and later rejoined Oladele Nihi and they have been sharing updates of their journey .She also said she gave up a dream opportunity to defend her business proposal at a company for this trek.. They have covered 343km in 8days and according to him,they have two days to trek to president's Jonathan's home in Otueke.. More below
Sunday 10 May 2015
Liberia Declared Ebola-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, as the country has had no new cases in 42 days. Last September, Liberia was seeing 400 cases a week, with hospitals full and bodies lying in the streets. A public health campaign was launched to stem the epidemic, and the last confirmed death was on 27 March. The Ebola outbreak has claimed over 11,000 lives in the region, and remains active in Guinea and Sierra Leone.
But new cases have been falling and the UN's Ebola envoy, David Nabarro, called progress against the disease in West Africa "extraordinary".
But new cases have been falling and the UN's Ebola envoy, David Nabarro, called progress against the disease in West Africa "extraordinary".
OAU Lecturer Kidnapped , Car Burnt And Driver Killed
OSOGBO—A lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Dr. Femi Omisore, was kidnapped by unidentified persons at the weekend.
It was gathered that the lecturer was kidnapped at Ado-Ekiti, while on his way to Oye-Ekiti.
The lecturer, it was learned, works at the Department of Environmental Design Ma-nagement of the institution.
According to a source, the kidnappers also killed Omisore’s driver and burnt his vehicle to ashes.
It was gathered that the lecturer was kidnapped at Ado-Ekiti, while on his way to Oye-Ekiti.
The lecturer, it was learned, works at the Department of Environmental Design Ma-nagement of the institution.
According to a source, the kidnappers also killed Omisore’s driver and burnt his vehicle to ashes.
Saturday 9 May 2015
Hilarious Photo! Photo Of The Day
This Got Us Laughing Lol.. Photo of the day
Adeboye To Pray For Buhari, Jonathan In Abuja Tomorrow
President Goodluck Jonathan and his successor-in-waiting, Muhammadu Buhari, are likely to meet the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Abuja tomorrow, during which the man of God will pray for two of them.
The event is the annual “Day out with God of Daddy G.O.”, which is taking place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja at 5pm on Sunday and to be attended by other top-ranking Nigerian political, business and religious leaders.
The event, according to the organisers, is meant to provide an avenue for Adeboye to pray for outgoing President Jonathan and the President-elect, Buhari, and his new administration, which is coming at a time of great socio-economic challenges that require the prayers and support of all Nigerians to succeed.
The event is the annual “Day out with God of Daddy G.O.”, which is taking place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja at 5pm on Sunday and to be attended by other top-ranking Nigerian political, business and religious leaders.
The event, according to the organisers, is meant to provide an avenue for Adeboye to pray for outgoing President Jonathan and the President-elect, Buhari, and his new administration, which is coming at a time of great socio-economic challenges that require the prayers and support of all Nigerians to succeed.
35-yr-old Teacher Arrested For Raping 12-yr-old Student
A 35-year-old secondary school teacher in Jigawa State, has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in the state for allegedly raping a 12-year-old Junior Secondary School, JSS1, student.
According to the state Commandant of the corps, Muhammad Gidado, the suspect who is a classroom teacher in a Junior Secondary School is the state, allegedly raped the girl on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in one of school toilets and was caught in the act by another teacher who reported the case to the school authority.
According to the state Commandant of the corps, Muhammad Gidado, the suspect who is a classroom teacher in a Junior Secondary School is the state, allegedly raped the girl on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in one of school toilets and was caught in the act by another teacher who reported the case to the school authority.
Student Treks From Kano To Abuja To Protest Alleged Electoral Malpractice In Taraba
The number of professed long distance trekkers since the conclusion of the 2015 general elections increased as one Haruna Salisu claimed to have spent about two weeks trekking from Kano State to Abuja.
First it was one Mister Suleiman Hashimu who claimed to have trekked from Lagos to Abuja to congratulate the President-elect, General Muhamadu Buhari.
Mr Salisu said his mission is to register his protest against alleged electoral fraud in the just concluded governorship election in Taraba State.
Thursday 7 May 2015
University of Ibadan students protest over death of fellow student
Students are now protesting his death, blaming it on the negligence and lackadaisical attitude of the health centre workers. The students want the school authority to take action. They say it's not the first time a student has died due to the attitude of the nurses at their health centre. Rest in peace, Mayowa.
Source: LIB
Presidency breaks silence on Patience Jonathan's whereabout, says she is currently in Congo
Photos: Woman rescued as she attempts suicide in Kenya
Gen Buhari orders security personnel attached to him to always obey traffic order
Oba Akiolu: I Told Them That Jimi (Agbaje) Will Never Be The Governor!
Lagos—Barely 23 days to the inauguration of Lagos State governor-elect, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu I, yesterday, narrated how some of his relatives wanted the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje and not Ambode to succeed Fashola.
According to the monarch; “On May 14, 2014 when I first told all residents of Lagos that the next governor of the state will be Ambode, many didn’t believe me.
Man stabbed to death by Generator repairer in Lagos
The Chief Security Officer of the God’s Own Estate in Ijanikin, Badagry, Lagos Tochukwu Ejika, has died following stab wounds he sustained during a fight with a generator repairer, Ayo Abimbola, pictured above, on May 3rd. According to Punch, the suspect had gone to repair the generator of a friend of his in the said estate when the incident happened.
PICS: Police rescues 52 year old woman kidnapped in Lagos
Narrating how she was kidnapped, the woman, name and face withheld, said she was on her way to Ajah market when 6 armed men kidnapped her and immediately started asking her for anyone she wants to call.
Wednesday 6 May 2015
Photos: Students find freshly dug grave in their classroom in Edo
Soyinka denies blasting the Igbos, says whoever believes he did is a moron
Photo: 19 year old internet scammer arraigned by EFCC
8 more Nigerians to face execution in Indonesia - Diaspora group
The group at a press conference in Lagos yesterday May 5th, gave the names of Nigerians waiting to be executed as Michael Titus Igwe, Kingsley Okonkwo, Uchenna Onyewuru, Eugene Ape, Hunphery Ejike, Obinna Nwajiagu, Benjamin Onuoha and Ikenna Abanukwu.
Nigerians Will Regret Voting Buhari– Former Military Governor, Nkanga
A former military governor of Akwa Ibom State, Commodore Idongesit Nkanga has declared that the incoming government to be led Gen. Muhammadu Buhari would make no difference.
He averred that Nigerians should not expect any miracle from an APC-led government, saying that it would only turn Nigeria into the fabled El Dorado.
Commodore Nkanga while speaking with newsmen in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital stated that Nigeria would soon realise that voting APC into power might not have been the best decision.
He averred that Nigerians should not expect any miracle from an APC-led government, saying that it would only turn Nigeria into the fabled El Dorado.
Commodore Nkanga while speaking with newsmen in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital stated that Nigeria would soon realise that voting APC into power might not have been the best decision.
US Survey Declares Nigerian Men 8th Sexiest In The World
According to a survey by an American “travel dating” website, Nigerian men are the world’s 8th sexiest nationality.
MissTravel.com claims to have polled 110,000 single Americans to find the “The World’s Sexiest Nationalities”, and while Irish men took almost 8,000 votes from the 66,000 American women who participated in the survey, Nigerian men came 8th. See the figures below:
Tuesday 5 May 2015
Photos from gospel artist Solomon Lange's wedding
FG downgrades Asaba airport, declares it unsafe for travelers
“The Federal Government has downgraded the Asaba Airport over the failure of the Delta State government to put in place measures that would guarantee the safety and security of passengers using the airport.” the statement in part reads
Pics: 15yr old girl abducted by Boko Haram reunites with family
Photo: Nigerian woman amongst rescued immigrants gives birth on one of the boats
Crew from the Italian navy ship Bettica found the Nigerian woman in labour on a boat – one of 34 vessels intercepted over the weekend. This photo above (left) released by the Italian navy shows the baby girl sleeping in a makeshift cradle decorated with a pink bow.
