Arising from poor sales of his weekly newspaper and magazine, a publisher identified as Solomon (surname withheld), on Friday, allegedly committed suicide in Asaba, Delta State.It was reliably gathered...
Sunday, 30 August 2015
Saturday, 29 August 2015
Former Pres. Jonathan and Diezani face probe over $6.9m campaign stages
The ongoing probe of former Pres Jonathan's administration by President Muhammadu Buhari is to find out the dealings behind the alleged purchase of 3 mobile stages, that...
See How 38 virgins died in bus crash!
A road accident in Swaziland has killed 38 girls and seriously injured 20 others who were on their way to a traditional ceremony where King Mswati III can choose a new wife, pro-democracy activists...
Photos from Tonto Dikeh's traditional wedding
Photos from Tonto Dikeh's traditional wedding which took place yesterday. See More photos after the cut...
Thursday, 27 August 2015
Woman gets married and gives birth on same day (photos)
A mum-to-be planning her wedding and for the arrival of her baby never expected the two events to happen on the same day. Stephanie Tallent moved her nuptials to a hospital ward after her baby daughter...
Saturday, 22 August 2015
SEE How : Tailor Stabs Mate To Death With Scissors
Tragedy struck in Umuahia on Wednesday afternoon as a tailor stabbed to death his colleague at no. 39, Kaduna Street by Umuwaya Road after a minor disagreement on his absence from a scheduled meeting.
According...
Landlady allegedly sets tenant’s son ablaze in Ajegunle
He was burnt while setting fire to my house—LANDLADY
LAGOS—Controversy is currently trailing the death of a 22-year-old man, who was allegedly set ablaze by his landlady and her children in the...
We’ll soon defeat Boko Haram, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his conviction that the end of the Boko Haram insurgency is in sight with the added vigour the war against the terrorist sect is now being...
Two soldiers killed by Boko Haram land mine
Two Nigerian soldiers died during an advance through Boko Haram’s northeastern stronghold on Friday when they stepped on a land mine buried by the Islamists, the army said.
Two other troops were seriously...
I can steal any brand of vehicle- Car robbery suspect
A car thief, Kehinde Oluomo who was recently arrested by the Nigerian Police Force, Kwara State command said there was no type of vehicle he couldn't break into no matter the brand or...
Photo: Guiness World Records recognizes 112yr old Japanese as the world's oldest man
Yasutaro Koide, a 112-year-old resident of Nagoya, Japan, who recommends not smoking, drinking and avoiding stress as his secret to a long life, was on Friday August 21 officially recognized by Guinness...
Friday, 21 August 2015
Mikel Obi Snubbed Me - Super Eagles Coach
Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi was not invited by the new Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh to play in the forthcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania. Asked why Mikel was left...
Photos:Flood Takes Over Kano Metropolis
nIbrahim Shuaibu in KanoThe poor drainage system in Kano was yesterday exposed as flood submerged some parts of the city.The flood, which began immediately after a 45-minute rainfall, started at the...
IGP Directs Hospitals To Treat Gunshot Victims
Solomon Arase, inspector-general of police, has directed hospitals to give medical care to victims of gunshot wounds. It has been the unwritten rule of Nigerian hospitals to deny people with gunshot...
Thursday, 20 August 2015
Nigerians in the diaspora can now do their BVN registration
Nigerians in Diaspora that have Nigerian bank accounts and are yet to do
their Bank Verification Numbers BVN registration can now do so without
leaving their resident country as the Central Bank...
UNIPORT Disowns Lawmaker, Say He Did Not Graduate
UMUAHIA — THE National and State Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in
Umuahia has been told that Mr. Emeka Nnamani representing Aba North
State Constituency allegedly forged University of Port...
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
Woman confesses to killing her 3 sons because her husband loved them more
A woman calmly called 911 to report her baby son wasn't breathing on
Tuesday and then hours later confessed to killing him and her two other
young sons over the past several months because her...
Police Used Charm To Arrest Me - Robbery Suspect
A robbery suspect, Ahmed Rewanu, aka Alagbara, has said the police
arrested him with charm because he was caught unawares which made it
difficult for him to escape.The 27-year-old was among four...
Robbers Broke ATM In EBSU, Cart Away Over N10m
ABAKALIKI- HOODLUMS were Tuesday reported to have invaded an Automated
Teller Machine (ATM) belonging to an old generation bank in the College
of Agricultural Science, CAS, of the Ebonyi State University,...
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
Pres. Buhari orders probe into how ISIS leader got Nigerian visa
President Buhari has ordered a full investigation into how a wanted terrorist was granted Nigerian Visa in Lebanon to visit the country.An official of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign affairs said...
25-year-old man apprehended on expressway with N48m in cash
Ugbai
25-year-old John Okafor was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for being in possession of N48m cash. It was learnt that the suspect was apprehended with the...
Saturday, 15 August 2015
Segun Arinze Mistakenly Sent 50k To Man,the Man Refuses To Return Cash
Segun Arinze mistakenly paid money into someone's account and
the guy has so far refused to return the money. Below is what Segun
wrote...
Photo: Nigeria Police arrests 'one chance' robbery suspects in Abuja
The Nigeria police have arrested a robbery syndicate made up of one female and three male
persons. (pictured above). The gang specializes in one chance robbery of innocent citizens
within the...
Cult Groups, Fulani Herdsmen Kill 761 In Seven Months
No fewer than 761 persons have lost their lives to cultism and clashes
involving Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria between January and July this year,
Saturday PUNCH has learnt.Findings by Saturday PUNCH,...
Drama At Ooni’s Palace: Wives, Children Barred From Ooni’s Burial
The final burial rites of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade,
Olubuse II, was performed on Friday, but his wives, children and family
members were unable to pay their last respects as they...
Friday, 14 August 2015
Photos From Hospital Bed Of Skiibii + Official Statements
Here is Official Statement from 5star Musi...
Black Box Of Crashed Bristow Helicopter Found
The Accident Investigation Bureau on Friday announced that it had
recovered the Black Box of the Bristow helicopter that crashed into the
Lagos lagoon on Wednesday.The black box contains the cockpit...
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
WAEC releases withheld results of 13 states
West African Examination Council, (WAEC) has released withheld results of candidates who sat for this year’s May/June West African Secondary Certificate Examination, (Wa$$CE).
The results were...
Ife Chiefs Announce Ooni’s Death Formally
The Ife Traditional Council has formally announced the death of Oba Okunade Sijuwade.The
chiefs, accompanied by Prince Tokunbo Sijuwade, officially announced
the demise of the monarch while meeting...
Photos From The Helicopter Crash In Lagos
A Bristol helicopter crashed into the Lagoon at the Oworonshoki area of Lagos this afternoon.www.metronaija.com
can authoritatively confirm that the Deputy Governor of Lagos State has
confirmed 6...
Lagos Helicopter Crash: Three Dead Bodies, Three Injured Persons Recovered
Three dead bodies have as at now been recovered from the carcass of the
helicopter that crashed minutes ago a lagoon at the Oworosoki area of
Lagos.THISDAY gathered that three persons who sustained...
Helicopter Crashes Into Lagos Lagoon
An unidentified helicopter has crashed into the ocean behind Oworonshoki
police station in Lagos State. An eyewitness says the helicopter made a
loud noise before nose-diving into the lagoon at the...
Leho community in Borno state currently under attack
Leho community in Askira Uba, Borno state is currently under attack from
suspected Boko Haram members. Residents say they hear sporadic gunshots
and loud explosions in their community. More lat...
Court Dissolves 25-year-old Marriage Over Wife’s Lateness In Preparing Meals
An Ikorodu Customary Court, Lagos, on Tuesday dissolved a 25-year-old
marriage, between one Olufade Adekoya and his wife, Olusola, over
lateness in preparing meals.President of the court, Mr Olu Adebiyi,...
Unilag Students Break Reekado Bank's Windscreen After Performance (photo)
After the incidence, the singer took to instagram and shared the picture with the caption:"CRAZY
SHOW TONIGHT IN UNILAG...HAD SO MUCH FUN ON THAT STAGE, EVEN IF THEY
BROKE MY WINDSCREEN, I BELIEVE...
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Over 50 Killed In Borno Bomb Blast
MAIDUGURI, (Reuters) – A bomb attack on a packed market in northeastern Nigeria bearing the hallmarks of Boko Haram killed around 50 people on Tuesday, sources said.
The explosion struck at around 1:30...
OAU orders students to remain on campus as Preparation for Ooni Burial is on.
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, in Osun state this morning sent out a circular asking all students to remain indoors tomorrow as the palace prepares its traditional rites to...
Suicide bomber strikes market in Borno this afternoon
A suicide bomber attacked a market at Sabon Gari in Damboa, Borno state this afternoon, killing an unspecified number of people. More details late...
Man Abducts And Rapes Neighbour 14years Old Girl For 3 Days
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates' Court on Tuesday remanded 45-year-old Santana Obend, charged with rape of a minor at Kirikiri Maximum Prison in Lagos.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Tajudeen Elias, ordered the...
Monday, 10 August 2015
WAEC Releases SSCE, Withholds 118,101 Candidates’ Results
The West African School Certificate, WAEC, has just released the result of the May/June 2015 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, withholding 118,101 candidates’ results out of the 1.5 million...
WAEC To Announce May/june 2015 Results Today
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will today announce the release of results of May/June 2015 West African Senior School Certificate Examination.WAEC may also release list of debtor states,...
9 Kogi Workers Die Of Hunger Waiting For Unpaid Salaries
Nine out of the 142 staff placed on compulsory leave without pay since 2011 by the Kogi State Transport Company have lost their lives under hunger-related circumstances.Two of the deceased’s’ colleagues–...
Woman Declared Wanted For Lesbianism In Lagos
A 35 year old woman, Mrs. Toyin O. Fashola, has been declared wanted by the Lagos State Police command for her alleged involvement in the act of lesbianism.The pronouncement was as a result of a complaint...
PHOTO: Woman Abandons Baby In Day-care
LAGOS—A woman has reportedly abandoned her baby in a day-care centre located at Isawo road, Oke-Afa, Agric, Ikorodu, Lagos, for over three months.It was learned that the woman, identified as Soloja...
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise To $31.5 Billion
Nigeria’s foreign reserves rose 0.2 per cent month-to-date to $31.5 billion as at last week, representing a $200 million increase from the July record, which was put at $31.3 billion.
The increase was...
I'm Richer Than Bill Gates - Pastor Adeboye
Apparently referring to his spiritual endowment, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has said that he is richer than one of the world’s...
Friday, 7 August 2015
NAFDAC Uncovers Factory With Expired Condiments (Photo)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
(NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal factory within the Trade Fair Complex
in Lagos, loaded with various expired food condiments worth...
Photos: Chief of Army Staff joins soldiers in early morning jogging exercise
The Chief of Army staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, this morning joined
troops in Abuja for their early morning jogging exercise. Talk about
morale booster for the soldiers. see more photos....
Woman confesses to selling 19 kids to ritualists in Imo state
A woman named Chioma Anoruo has been arrested by the Owerri, Imo state
Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), after she confessed to
selling about 19 children to ritualists. According to...
Thursday, 6 August 2015
Photos: Buhari Meets With African Diplomatic Corps Members
President
Muhammadu Buhari, and VP Osinbajo met with members of African
Diplomatic Corps members at the Presidential Villa,Abuja. More Photos after the c...
El-rufai Orders Banks To Close Govt. Accounts, Remit Balance To CBN
El-Rufai Orders Banks To Close Govt. Accounts, Remit Balance To CBN printKaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has directed all banks with accounts of the state government to close them.According
...
Youth Corper Who Died In Service Buried (Photos)
Emaeyak
Uwem, who died in service in Ekiti state, was buried today.She was
buried in her uniform. She was a graduate of Business Admin of Heritage
Polytechnic. May her soul rest in peace....
Pregnant Woman Beaten To Coma
A 34-year-old pregnant woman identified as Ikhuenbor Joy has been
arraigned before an Egor Magistrate Court for beating another pregnant
woman, Gift Nkechi, to coma.The beating occurred at No 3 Ikhuenbor...
Wednesday, 5 August 2015
Photo: EFCC arraigns banker for stealing N27m from a customer
Read the EFCC press statement below....
Boko Haram members apprehended in Borno community (photos)
These Boko Haram members were arrested by members of the Civilian JTF in Borno village three days after they attacked some villages. They were apprehended at Malari village at Konduga Local Government...
Lawyer Drags Buhari To Court Over Failure To Tackle Fuel Scarcity
A lawyer and rights activist, Kabir Akingbolu, has filed a suit before a Federal High Court in Lagos against President Muhammadu Buhari over his failure to make adequate provision for the production...
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
El-rufa’i Sacks ADC For Insurbordination
Kaduna
state governor Malam Nasir el-Rufa’i last week sacked his Aide De Camp
(ADC), ASP Abdullah Usman over allegations of insubordination.Governor
el-Rufa’i had particularly asked the Police authority...
14 Contestants Qualify For MTN Project Fame Academy
14 lucky contestants have made it to the prestigious MTN Project Fame Academy after thousands ofhopeful youths went through the hurdles of making it to the Academy through the various auditionsheld...
Islamic Cleric Arrested Over 3-day Marathon Sex For Deliverance
A 42-year-old self-professed Islamic cleric, known locally as Alfa, has
been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates’ court for engaging a
34 year-old woman in sex deliverance that lasted for...
Monday, 3 August 2015
Photo: Timaya Meets Rihanna In Barbados
The music star who's currently in Barbados for the country's music festival met Rihanna after his performance on stage.https://instagram.com/p/56u1LinIT-/?taken-by=timayatimay...
Mysterious snakes invade DELSU hostels
Mysterious snakes are currently threatening students of the Delta State University in their various hostels.One
of it was at the weekend found in the wardrobe of a final year student
of Micro Biology...
Photos: Nigerian Military Arrests Boko Haram Commander, Rescues 178 People
The Nigerian military announced on Sunday that it has arrested a Boko Haram commander.The army said the culprit was arrested in an operation by troops of 7 division along Aulari in Bama axis of Borno...
Photos: Woman Delivers Quadruplets Four Years After Wedding
A woman, simply identified as Mrs. Nwigboji, has delivered four male babies four years after her wedding. Mrs. Igboji delivered the quadruplets successfully at Mile Four Catholic Hospital, Abakaliki.When...
Saturday, 1 August 2015
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