President-elect Gen. Buhari says he never gave the directive to anyone to bar AIT from covering his activities. In a statement released this evening and signed by the Director of Publicity for the...
Thursday, 30 April 2015
293 rescued females undergo HIV and pregnancy test
The Nigerian military has moved the 293 females they rescued two days ago from Sambisa Forest to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital where they are to undergo series of test including HIV...
Another missing child
11 year old Marvelous Adekunle is missing! According to his family, he left his home at Matanmi Street Onipanu, Lagos at about 6:30am yesterday morning 29th April and never returned. Please if you...
Remove Fuel Subsidy, Face Our Wrath - NLC, TUC Warn Buhari
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have warned against any move by the government to remove subsidy from petroleum products.
Nigeria’s National Assembly had passed the...
FG Sacks FAAN Director, Another Director’s Job On The Line.
The federal government has sacked the director of
finance of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
(FAAN), Mr Tochukwu Bede Uchendu.
Uchendu was relieved of his appointment following
a petition by...
Tuesday, 28 April 2015
Hundreds of decomposed bodies found in Damasak in the wake of attacks by Boko Haram
Hundreds of decomposed bodies including those of women and children were discovered by a government committee in Damasak, northern Borno State this past weekend. The committee was set up by Governor...
Man rides bicycle from Kaduna to Lagos to thank Yorubas for voting Buhari-Osinbajo
A 35-year-old Kaduna-born cyclist and supporter of the president-elect Gen Buhari and Professor Osinbajo, Mohammed Kabiru Jafaru, has embarked on a bicycle ride from Kaduna to Lagos to meet with the...
Another $370m Abacha Loot Traced To Luxembourg – Swiss Ambassador
Oil companies to return back to Nigeria – Arthur EzeThe Swiss government Monday revealed that $370 million of Nigeria’s money allegedly looted by the former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha has been...
Blast At Radio Station In Kogi Town Kills Many
A blast from suspected improvised explosives, Monday, killed many at Ta’o FM Radio station, located in Kuroko town of Adavi local government area of Kogi state, witnesses have told PREMIUM TIMES.The...
FG Names Abuja Streets After Jonathan, Sambo, Atiku, 185 Others
The Federal Government has honoured eminent Nigerians and other accomplished Africans by naming major streets in Asokoro Extension, Guzape, Wupa, Wuye and Maitama Extension districts as well as expressways...
WAEC Seized My English Result Twice - Patrick Obahiagbon
Honourable Patrick Obahiagbon on an interview with Punch Newspaper..Punch - Did you write exams in school in these big words?Hourable- I used such words very-very freely in my exams both at thesecondary...
Beautiful Photos Of Tuface Idibia's 9 Year Old First Daughter, Ehi Idibia
2face Idibia's first daughter with Pero Adeniyi, Ehi Idibia today turned 9 years old and the proud father took to his IG page to celebrate his lil princess. See More Photos after the cu...
Monday, 27 April 2015
Ondo Deputy-Gov Ali Olanusi Impeached
Following the submission of the report by the seven-man panel headed by Mr. Olatunji Adeniyan on the allegations leveled against Ondo State Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, the State Assembly this morning...
Fulani Gunmen Kill 30 In Benue, Nasarawa
Suspected Fulani gunmen on Saturday evening and Sunday morning attacked and killed 30 persons, mostly women and children, in Guma, Kwande, Buruku and Keana Local Government Areas of Benue and Nasarawa...
Photos Of Man Trekking From Yola To Abuja In Honour Of Buhari
This is Abubakar Duduwale, a supporter of Gen Buhari who has pledged to trek from Yola to Abuja in his honour and also so he can witness the inauguration ceremony. See more photo after the cu...
Sunday, 26 April 2015
EDEN HAZARD WINS EPL PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
Huge congratulations to @ChelseaFC’s @hazardeden10 - named the PFA Player’s Player of the Year! #PFAawards...
I Will Probe Sanusi’s Allegation Of Missing $20bn – Says Buhari
President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), on Sunday said his administration would take a second look at the claim by a former Governor of the Central Bank, now Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi...
South Africa Shuns Jonathan, Says "We Will Discuss With Buhari Next Month"
South Africa has faulted the decision of the federal government to recall its high commissioners, saying it would communicate diplomatically with Nigeria when Muhammadu Buhari becomes president in May.Recalling...
Another Buhari Supporter Set To Trek From Yola To Abuja
Another Buhari supporter is about to trek again. Abubakar Duduwale who hails from Yola, Adamawa State, says his trekking is to express his joy that General Buhari won the just held presidential election...
Photos : Jude Okoye And Wife Dedicate Their Daughter
Jude Okoye and his wife, Ifeoma, dedicated their daughterEmma today April 26th. The couple welcomed theirdaughter in November 2014. See More Photos after the cut.....
Many Feared Dead After Boko Haram Attacks Niger Army
Boko Haram militants attacked troops from Niger on an island base in Lake Chad, the government said on Saturday, in a raid believed to have taken a heavy toll on the army."At dawn on April 25, fighters...
Cute Photos Of Mercy Johnson & Hubby At Son's Dedication
Mercy looking so beautiful! Photos are from her baby, Prince Henry junior's dedication. See More after the cu...
Pastor Chris Oyakilome Rocks Festival Attire At The Loveworld Festivals
Pastor Chris oyakhilome rocked a festival attire to the love world festival of music and arts in Johannesbu...
Saturday, 25 April 2015
Nigerian woman arrested for stabbing her husband to death in the US
35 year old Nigerian woman, Adebamiro Temitope, pictured left, has been arrested by the New Castle Police in Delaware, Philadelphia for stabbing her 37 year old Nigerian husband and father of her...
Bomb blast reported in Plateau
A bomb explosion occurred this morning around 9.45am at the Nigerian Army’s 3rd Armoured Division barracks at Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Casualty figure is yet unknown. More details...
2000 Boko Haram members storm Marte in Borno, capture town
Marte town in Borno state has reportedly been captured by Boko Haram members after about 2,000 of them stormed the town on Thursday April 23rd and engaged Nigerian troops in a gun battle, forcing...
Xenophobia: South African minister denied visa to enter Israel
A minister from South Africa was denied visa to visit Israel for diplomatic work.Aljazeera reports
The government of South Africa has expressed outrage after Israel's decision to deny...
Photo: Mikel Obi and girlfriend enjoy bicyle ride together
The girlfriend, Olga Diyachenko, shared the photo on instagr...
Friday, 24 April 2015
(Graphic Photo) Kidnapper Shot Dead while Picking N3m Ransom in Lagos
A suspected kidnapper, Niyi Omosola,(pictured after the cut) has been shot dead by the police in the Epe area of Lagos.PUNCH Metro learnt that Omosola was shot dead during a rescue operation by the...
Parents of missing Chibok girls accuse Vice Principal of being involved in their kidnap
Parents of the missing Chibok girls are now accusing the vice principal (academic) of the school in Borno where the teenage girls were kidnapped in 2014 of being somewhat involved in their kidnapAccording...
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WOW! See How a Hairstylist Transformed an almost Bald Lady's Hair
Isn't this Amazin...
Xenophobia: Malawians boycott all South African owned businesses
All businesses owned by South Africans including Game, Shoprite, PEP and others in Malawi will be under lock and key today April 24th. Malawians are totally boycotting these businesses following the...
Robber Set Ablaze In Attempt To Molest Housewife
BY FELIX OGBONNAA suspected member of a robbery gang terrorizing residents of 7UP area of Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State has been set ablaze.Vanguard gathered that the robbers numbering about 12 were raiding...
Thursday, 23 April 2015
Eatery worker sentenced to 266 years imprisonment for stealing N8m
A staff of popular eatery Sweet Sensation, Oluremi Olayinka pictured above has been sentenced to 266 years imprisonment by an Ogun state High Court for stealing N8 million from her employers.
Her...
Patience Jonathan to quit as President of African First Ladies
Following her husband's defeat at the recently held presidential election, Mrs Patience Jonathan has called for an emergency meeting of the African Ladies Peace Mission where she has served as President...
12-year-old girl wins spelling bee competition in Lagos
Lagos – Boluwatife Tijani, a 12-year-old pupil of Araromi Primary School, Agege, on Wednesday emerged the winner in the 2015 Spelling Bee competition in Lagos State.Tijani, a Primary Six pupil, competed...
47-year-old Man Docked For Allegedly Raping Own Daughter In Ogun
A certain Solomon Ojo, was on Monday dragged before an Ota Senior Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly raping his own daughter.Ojo, 47, who resides at No. 15, Abinuyo Street, Ijoko, in Ota, is currently...
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
Mikel Obi's girlfriend celebrates her man as he turns a year older
Super Eagles footballer, Mikel Obi is a year older today and his girl, Olga shared a picture of the birthday boy alongside the gifts she got him. ...
Ex Green Eagles star, Peter Anieke, passes on
Former Stationary stores and Green Eagles player, Peter Anieke has died. He died April 20th after a prolonged battle with acute rheumatism and arthritis. He was 68 years old.Peter, known for his great...
If Pres. Obama can get Osama, he can get our missing girls - Oby Ezekweili
Bring Back Our Girls convener and a honoree of TIME magazines 2015 World Most Influential People, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili has called on the US President Barack Obama to do more in bringing back the missing...
Abuja court terninates hearing on eligibility suit against Gen. Buhari
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja this morning terminated further hearing on two separate suits challenging the eligibility of Gen. Buhari, to participate in the March 28th presidential election.The...
Xenophobia: 8 Nigerians signify interest to return home
8 Nigerians have indicated interest to return to Nigeria following xenophobic attacks in South Africa. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria today April 22nd, Nigeria's Consul General to...
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
My Wife Arranged Armed Robbers To Rob And Kill Me- Husband Tells Court
A 57-year-old man, Solomon Fasade, has pleaded with an Iyana-Ipaja Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his 17-year-old marriage to Abosede.Mr Fasade, who lives in Ayobo, a Lagos suburb, is accusing...
Boy, 16, Arraigned For Allegedly Defiling 2-year-old Girl
A 16-year-old, Azeez Ganiyu, who allegedly defiled a two-year-old girl, was on Tuesday arraigned in an Apapa Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.Ganiyu, who resides at Ijora Badia area of Lagos, is standing...
Keshi Signs Two-Year Extension As Nigeria Coach
Stephen Keshi on Tuesday agreed to a new two-year contract to coach Nigeria’s national men’s football team, ending months of uncertainty and speculation over his future. Some opposed extending Keshi’s...
Zulu king whose remarks incited Xenophobic attacks appeals for calm
Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini whose remarks incited Xenophobic attacks after saying "All foreigners must leave South Africa" has appealed for calm. Speaking with his subjects today April...
Ondo mystery disease: FG, WHO confirm methanol as cause of disease
The Federal Ministry of Health and World Health Organization, WHO, say that the consumption of contaminated alcohol (gin) is believed to be responsible for the outbreak of the strange disease that...
Photos: Former Gov. Peter Obi visits Nigerian community in South Africa
Former Anambra state Governor, Dr Peter Obi paid a solidarity visit to the Nigerian community in South Africa yesterday April 20th following the recent strings of xenophobic attacks in the country....
3year old girl kidnapped from Church in Surulere has been found in Ogun
Little Oluwabunmi Ajelerowho was kidnapped from her church, Surulere Baptist Church Lagos on Sunday April 19th has been found in Abeokuta, Ogun state. She was found yesterday April 20th and is now...
Sunday, 19 April 2015
Senator Uche Chukwumerije dies at 75
Nigeria's former Information Minister, and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District Sen. Uche Chukwumerije died today Sunday April 19th after a battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded...
Photo: 3 Year Old Girl Kidnapped At Surulere Baptist Church
A 3-year old girl, Olubunmi Ajelero has been kidnapped. She was kidnapped Yesterday afternoon at Surulere Baptist Church. That was the only info her father gave out and asked that this numbers be...
Photo: This Nigerian Woman Married 2 Husbands Same Time for 11 Years
A woman from Delta State who effectively hid her adulterous relationship from her husband, Lekan Onipede, is now on the run after she viciously attacked him with boiling water and pursued him with...
Nigerians Living in Durban South Africa Vow to Fight Back
A group of Nigerians living in Mahatma Gandhi Road in Durban have vowed to defend themselves if attacked by the locals.Solomon Okoro, 31, according to iol.co.za, said they have been receiving threatening...
Explosion Rocks Kogi State Deputy Governor's Residence
A cooking gas explosion on Saturday at about 7.15am occured at 19B Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, HFB Way, Lagos.The house is the Lagos State residence of the Kogi State Deputy Governor. Mr. Yomi Awoniyi.The...
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
#Xenophobia Foreign-owned shops close in Joburg amid fears of attacks...
According to reports by SA media, a number of shops owned by foreigners have closed their shops in the Johannesburg CBD area after allegedly receiving threats from a mob. The group, who are said to...
Fallout of xenophobic attacks, Nigerians arm themselves in Durban
According to this twitter user, his brother who is in South Africa has armed himself with a gun to protect his family from rampaging Zulu South Africans who have carried out xenophobic attacks on...
Gov Fashola rewards female police officer who disarmed two robbers that tried to steal from her
Lagos state Governor Babatunde Fashola yesterday rewarded Sergeant Mercy John pictured above for bravery. The female police officer single-handedly disarmed two robbers who attempted to dispose her...
Frank Edwards And Don Moen In The Studio
Nigerian Gospel pop singer, Frank Edwards, was with popular American worship singer, Don Moen recently. They were pictured in a studio together.&nbs...
Girl Kills Herself In Delta After Her Fiancé Wedded Another Girl In Lagos
A jilted girl identified as Egoli (surname withheld) in Asaba Community Delta State has allegedly committed suicide three years after she introduced her fiancé to her parents.Reports said the incident,...
MASSOB Warns Danjuma, Oba Of Lagos
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has warned the former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Y. Danjuma and Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu to stop making...
