Omoleye Omoruyi

Nigerian troops raid Boko Haram cell in Niger, arrest three leaders

Officers of the Nigerian Army have reportedly raided a cell belonging to the insurgent group, Boko Haram, at Gidan Mai village, along Mokwa-Tegina Road, Niger State. The report says three insurgents were arrested and they are leaders of the group. A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman said the raid followed... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. How Jonathan shared N2bn each to PDP states – NEC The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday said former President Goodluck Jonathan shared the Ecological Fund to states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party during his administration. 2. Ambode sacks chaplain for ‘disrespecting’ wife... Read More

ambode, Ekweremadu, Goodluck Jonathan, Ngwuta, Osinbajo

Dbanj welcomes son with wife, Didi Kilgrow

Nigerian singer Dbanj’s wife, Didi Kilgrow, has been delivered of a baby boy. Posting the picture of the baby on Instagram, onFriday, May 26, the singer wrote, “#KingDonCome ???. The Christening of @danieldthird.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BUkBJYiF6mG/?taken-by=iambangalee

D'banj, Didi Kilgrow

Nigerian woman delivered of sextuplets by a 40-man team (PHOTOS)

Nigerian Ajibola Taiwo, with the aid of a 40-person team successfully delivered sextuplets at the US Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Centre on Thursday, May 11 2017. Taiwo was 30 weeks and two days pregnant when she gave birth to three boys and three girls by cesarean section, NAN reports. The six babies are reportedly... Read More

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Osinbajo just kicked the gates of Aso Rock open for school children [See photos]

It was earlier reported that the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, met with children of 23 Abuja schools at the State House on Friday. Osinbajo is in speech said the, “They and future generations are the reason we must remain committed to the growth of our nation and shared prosperity of its people.” The children, Osinbajo stated,... Read More

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Here’s the full text of the PIB 2017 (Read)

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday passed the first part of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) after 17 year of debate. Changed to The Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), the bill has been passed to take care of the governance aspect of the PIB. Below are key benefits of the PIGB, as enumerated by NAN: 1.... Read More

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Resign or be impeached – APC leaders tell Yahaya Bello

APC leaders in Kogi state have asked Governor Yahaya Bello to immediately resign or be impeached. The press briefing comprising federal lawmakers, state chairman and other top members asked the governor to resign over his double registration during the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration. According to Sumner Sambo, a TVC correspondent, the Kogi APC chieftains disclosed this on... Read More

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BREAKING: Police raid Ekweremadu’s house

The Nigerian police on Friday raided the Abuja official guest house of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate, Uche Anichukwu confirmed this, saying the police were around to carry out a search on the Maitama residence. Anichukwu said neither of the Deputy Senate... Read More

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Three Nigerians sentenced to 235 years In US for fraud

Three Nigerians have been sentenced by a Missisippi court for using dating sites to defraud their victims of millions of dollars, NAN reports. Oladimeji Seun Ayelotan, 30, was sentenced to 95 years in prison; Rasaq Aderoju Raheem, 31, was given 115 years and Femi Alexander Mewase, 45, got 25 years behind bars, according to a report... Read More

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Osinbajo meets school children in Abuja (WATCH)

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, met with children from 23 schools in Abuja. He said on Twitter, ‘Today, I had the privilege of meeting some of our children from twenty-three schools in Abuja.’ Today, I had the privilege of meeting some of our children from twenty-three schools in Abuja. pic.twitter.com/rRMgIZSgbc — Prof. Yemi Osinbajo... Read More

Abuja, Acting President, school children, Yemi Osinbajo

BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo visits Abuja market to check food prices (WATCH)

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, is currently at the Garki market in Abuja checking out food prices. Spokesperson to the Acting President, Laolu Akande, announced this on Twitter. He said, “As May 29 Democracy Day approaches, Ag. President Osinbajo in surprise stop Garki market, Abuja to feel the pulse of Nigerians. Engagement.” Acting President @ProfOsinbajo visited Abuja's Garki... Read More

Abuja, Yemi Osinbajo

Judge declares part of Justice Ngwuta’s money missing

Justice John Tsoho has, on Friday, revealed that part of the N35 million found in Justice Sylvester Ngwuta’s residence is missing. This was declared at the resumption of the trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The DSS through one of its investigators, John Utazi, has declared that the agency found N35,358,000, £35, 0915 (Pound... Read More

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Nigerian Police to recruit 35,000 soon

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Alhaji Haliru Jika (Ganjuwa/Darazo Bauchi, APC), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will soon recruit an additional 35, 000 into the force. Jika said this while fielding questions from newsmen in Bauchi on Friday, Vanguard reports.

Bauchi, Haliru Jika, NPF

Buhari’s death will disintegrate the APC – PPA Chieftain

A former chieftain of the Progressives Peoples Alliance (PPA), Ndukwe Ikoh, has said that the death of Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, will end APC’s existence. The former House of Representative member said the Buhari is the ‘tiny string’ keeping the APC. He said, as published by Daily Post, “No one can operate with the PDP... Read More

APC, Ndukwe Okoh, PPA, president buhari

Nigerian defender collapses and dies while training

A Kwara United left-back, Saka Azeez, has been confirmed dead after he slumped while training in Ilorin on Friday morning. Kwara United’s coach, John Obuh, according to the VON, revealed that the defender collapsed, and attempts to revive him proved futile. “Yes, it’s true. I don’t want to comment any further. He was a good player,” Obuh said.

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BREAKING: 23 dead, 25 injured in attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt

Gunmen have reportedly attacked a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Minya Province, South of the capital, Cairo, Egypt on Friday. The attack is said to have left 20 people dead, wounding dozens others, health officials say. A health ministry spokesman said at least 23 people were killed and 25 wounded in the attack.

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You don’t have to apologise | Man gives three “reasons” Ariana Grande should move on

A father of three, Patrick Millsaps, has written an open letter to US singer, Ariana Grande, concerning the terror attack in Manchester on Monday. Millsaps, wrote the letter in response to Ariana’s tweet in the wake of the attack. ‘Broken.’ the singer had posted on Tuesday. ‘From the bottom of my heart, I am so... Read More

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Stop attacking homes and business premises of Muslims – MURIC tells Fayose

Islamic body, Muslim Rights Congress (MURIC) has called on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to stop the attacks on the homes and business premises of Muslims in Ekiti State. MURIC claims the attacks are carried out by “Fayose’s thugs”, citing the example of the attacks on a filling station owned by a prominent... Read More

Ekiti State, MURIC, Muslims

Soldiers allegedly storm SUG election, injure students (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Men of the Nigerian army, on Wednesday, allegedly stormed the Bauchi College of Education, Kangere, injuring students who were having their Students’ Union election. The images appeared on social media, showing injured students, some already receiving treatment in the hospital. The Vice President, National Association of Nigerian Students, Comrade Shettima Umar, who witnessed the brutality,... Read More

Bauchi College of Education, NAN, Nigerian Army, SUG

Mariah Carey pays emotional tribute to huge fan who died in the Manchester terror attack

US singer, Mariah Carey, has paid an emotional tribute to Manchester terror attack victim, Martyn Hett, who was the singer’s huge fan. Sharing a photograph of Martyn on Instagram, she told followers she was ‘devastated’ when she heard he had died, describing him as being a member of the ‘Lambily’ – the name given to Mariah’s fans.... Read More

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Traumatised Ariana Grande decides to help victims

US singer, Ariana Grande is reportedly traumatised by the Manchester terror attack, which followed her Dangerous Woman concert in the city. The report also claimed she is now focusing her time and efforts to helping the victims who are mostly in the hospitals. Following the attack, Ariana posted a heartfelt tweet reading: ‘broken. from the... Read More

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Manchester terror attack survivor says mobile phone saved her (PHOTO)

One of the survivors of the Manchester terror attack says she was saved by her mobile phone when it deflected a flying metal nut in the explosion. Lisa Bridget, 45, said she was making a call after the Ariana Grande when the explosion sent the metal towards her head, Metro reports. The nut cut off... Read More

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Female student caught attempting to flush new born in toilet (PHOTOS)

A female student of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), was on Wednesday, caught while attempting to flush her baby girl in the toilet. The student gave birth to the girl, killed her and was trying to force the baby down the toilet. According to Facebook user, Enyigwe Supreme Peter, who shared the story, said the... Read More

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Ex-Militants score Buhari administration high

Beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), have urged ex-militants to support Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, and his policies for the region, saying the President is concerned about the development of the region. The ex-militants said this to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, saying they would remain grateful to the Buhari-led administration, as reported by... Read More

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CBN receives N35m, foreign currencies found in Justice Ngwuta’s house

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, took as evidence, N35 million and foreign currencies that the DSS, allegedly recovered from the home of Justice Sylvester Ngwuta. John Otaze, a member of the investigative team that raided Justice Ngwuta’s home on October 8 2016, brought to court the monies in nine bags and... Read More

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Queen Elizabeth visits victims of the Manchester terror attack

Queen Elizabeth II, has on Thursday, visited the victims of the Manchester terror attack at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital today. The Queen had earlier released a statement after the terror attack, condemning the attack. She said, “The whole nation has been shocked by the death and injury in Manchester last night of so many people,... Read More

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Why Osinbajo should not sign the 2017 budget – Civil rights lawyer

A lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Tunji Abayomi, has warned the acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, not to sign the 2017 budget, saying the figures of the said budget was increased by the National Assembly. According to Sahara Reporters, Abayomi, said this in a letter, dated May 23, describing the NASS decision to increase the 2017 budget... Read More

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Nigerians have the right to discuss the terms of their existence – Osinbajo at #Biafra50

Speaking at the #Biafra50 event, organised May 25 2017, Nigeria’s Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, alongside, former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, said Nigeria is better united than divided. In his speech, the Acting President said, “Nigerians have the rights to, exercise, debate and discuss the terms of their existence.” He however, does differs on the idea that... Read More

#Biafra50, Yemi Osinbajo

Just In: Court grants 14 days extension of Ubah’s detention

A Federal High Court in Jabi, Abuja has granted an exparte motion by the DSS to extend the detention of the Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas, Ifeanyi Ubah, for a further 14 days. The sitting judge, Justice Yusuf Halilu, in his ruling on Thursday, that it would only be a fair judgement to... Read More

DSS, Ifeanyi Ubah

Nigeria has a problem that has never been resolved – Obasanjo at #Biafra50

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, at the #Biafra50 programme, held on Thursday 25th May, titled “Memory and Nation Building. Biafra: 50 years later”, said Nigeria had to go back to “where we started”. Obasanjo, who spoke on “Reconciliation, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation”, said, “After independence, Nigeria had 3 countries in one. The problems continue to haunt us as... Read More

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