September 26, 2012

‘This is how we do it’ – the confession of the deadly Sunday Lagos robbers

by Stanley Azuakola It was good news yesterday in Lagos as the Lagos State Police Command uncovered two buses used as armory by the armed robbers behind several robberies in Lagos and the neighboring states of Ogun, Kwara, Kogi and Edo, including the deadly Lagos robbery of two weeks ago, that left 7 dead. The... Read More

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September 26, 2012

“Maku talks before thinking” – Senate president blasts information minister during plenary, as minister apologises

by Reuben Daba It was a sobering day on Tuesday at the Senate for Nigeria’s minister of information, Labaran Maku. Senate President David Mark verbally lashed the minister for some comments he made about Senate resolutions being non-binding, which riled senators. Mark called Maku a public officer who talks carelessly without first thinking of the... Read More

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September 26, 2012

Elumelu, Otedola, others take over power generation plants

by Isi Esene The financial bid process for the Power Holding Company of Nigeria successor Generation Companies attracted a number of notable businessmen such as Tony Elumelu, Femi Otedola and several others. The bidding was organised by the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) the privatize the generation component of the supply of electricity to the... Read More

Amperion, Femi Otedola, Forte Oil, Geregu, Ibrahim Babangida, Niger State, Obinna Ufudo, power plant, Tony Elumelu, Transcorp, Ughelli

September 26, 2012

We’ve had enough: 35 ex-militant leaders arrested on orders of Amnesty Office

by Stanley Azuakola On Tuesday, in Abuja, the Presidential Amnesty Office, handed over 35 leaders of Niger Delta ex-militants enrolled under Phase Two of the Presidential Amnesty Programme to security agencies. Daniel Alabrah, head, Media and Communications of the Presidential Amnesty Office, said in a statement that the ex-militants were arrested because of the “incessant... Read More

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September 26, 2012

Going Rogue: Arik bans FAAN MD, blogger and 22 others from its flights

by Reuben Daba And you thought the Arik drama was over. Apparently the airline is determined to ensure that they remain a talking point in this week’s news cycle. On Tuesday, Arik Air publicly released a list of persons banned permanently from taking any of its operated flights to any destination. The list had an... Read More

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September 25, 2012

TICKER: Extremely shocking: Photos show Chinese protester crushed to death by state-controlled road-flattening truck

This is the horrifying moment a Chinese protester was allegedly brutally crushed to death by a government road flattening truck over a land dispute. The demonstrator had apparently resisted a government relocation when he appeared to be crushed by the huge vehicle on the orders of a Chinese government official. The victim, named as He... Read More

September 25, 2012

TICKER: Terrible cocaine habit collapses millionaire’s nose (DISTURBING PHOTO)

Millionaire property dealer James Brown from Glasgow, has a collapsed nose due to years of cocaine addiction A millionaire cocaine addict who retired abroad at the age of just 36 after making his fortune has been jailed after police found a haul of drugs hidden in his luxury car. Property developer James Brown’s habit... Read More

September 25, 2012

TICKER: Chilling video shows man leading two young girls – one clutching a teddy – into a hotel for sex

This is the shocking moment a man was caught on CCTV leading two young girls into a hotel for sex. The appalling video was shown during the trial of eight men who were yesterday jailed in Derby for a total of 42 years for preying on girls aged 13 to 15, picked up from care... Read More

September 25, 2012

TICKER: Four teenage students arrested for attempting sexual assault with a javelin

Four California high school students were arrested in connection with the brutal hazing of several kids on their soccer team. The soccer coach at La Puente high school allegedly encouraged the abuse and has been put on paid leave, KABC-TV reported. Cops didn’t reveal the details of the hazing incidents, which happened last year. But... Read More

September 25, 2012

TICKER: Medical Miracle: Man, 23, in need of heart transplant instead has ‘miracle’ recovery

A 23-year-old Nebraska man suffering from toxic blood poisoning stunned doctors after undergoing a “miraculous” recovery in which his failing heart suddenly mended itself. Doctors still don’t have any medical answers as to how Michael Crowe overcame a dangerous and untreatable viral infection that caused his heart to shut down. His family credits good medical... Read More

September 25, 2012

TICKER: Illegal immigrant caught trying to sneak into Spain as a car seat – See (hilarious) Photos

This Guy was nabbed pretending to be a Car seat, dude wanted to sneak into Europe trough Spain. This is the moment an illegal immigrant was busted trying to enter Spain despite his best efforts of pretending to... Read More

September 25, 2012

The Naked Runway: 10 Most outrageous fashion designs (Viewer discretion is advised)

We thought fashion shows were about fashion, but these models are straight up naked! Check out the most ridiculous non-clothing designs to ever hit the runway … – NY Daily News

September 25, 2012

TICKER: 25-year-old hides her pregnancy, then kills her twin boys

Lindsay Lowe of Hendersonville, TN is a bad, bad breeder. That’s a super nice way of saying that she’s a baby-killing, selfish, low-life twat of a “mother”. She was only a mother for a few minutes before she snuffed out the lives of her brand new twin little boys by suffocating them. Evil has a name folks, and... Read More

September 25, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Sanusi and the “god complex” (YNaija Frontpage)

When all is said and done, our big men will do well to be reminded that those whom the god’s want to kill, they first make mad. And few things are as maddening as the God complex. Most Kings get their heads cut off With the same sword they knight you they gon’ goodnight you... Read More

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the god complex

September 25, 2012

TICKER: Police arrest minting company staff with N900k in forged notes

A staff of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company, NSPMC, is in police custody for allegedly being in possession of forged currency to the tune of N900,000. The suspect, Osakpolo Igbinosa, was arrested on Wednesday, September 19 by detectives from the Area N police command at Ijede in Ikorodu area of Lagos, with the... Read More

September 25, 2012

Part the waters: FG orders three construction companies to deal with flooding on Lokoja-Abuja road in three days

by Stanley Azuakola As the nation continues to grapple with the disastrous floods that have disrupted lives in various parts of the nation, two federal cabinet ministers paid a courtesy call on the Gov. Of Kogi State, Idris Wada on Monday. Kogi is one of the states which has been worst hit by the floods.... Read More

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September 25, 2012

WATCH: “He gave me folic acid to swallow and abort the pregnancy” – Ex-wives of Frank Edoho and Zaaki Adzay share horror stories

by Reuben Dada The Wellbeing Foundation Africa used this year’s edition of Peace Day which took place on September 21 to create awareness about the human and emotional cost of domestic violence. And what a splash the event made! During the event, a short documentary was shown, which highlighted the scourge of domestic abuse, using... Read More

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September 25, 2012

“My husband prefers to make love to me in the presence of our children,” wife tells Court

by Isi Esene Adesuwa Oluwalere, a 33-year-old woman approached a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court Agege pleading a dissolution of her 12 year marriage to her husband over threat to life and frequent beating. She accused her husband of spending money outside their home instead of contributing to the upkeep of the home and the education... Read More

Adesuwa Oluwalere, Agege, court, divorce, EWmmanuel Sokunle, Ibukun Oluwalere, Kayode Joseph

September 25, 2012

Opinion: How to survive an all-nighter: a student’s guide

by Tom Beardsworth Stay away from energy drinks, they’re more or less evil. You peak and then crash, your energies having been expended on staring at the wall excitedly. All-nighters are an obligatory part of the university experience for disorganised students – i.e. for students. For most, they’re a grimacing experience. But some thrive under... Read More

September 25, 2012

TICKER: “There really is no such thing as closure” – Bishop T.D Jakes meets with Trayvon Martin’s parents

On Sunday, the family of a Florida teen who was shot and killed by an overzealous neighborhood watchman was at the megachurch, The Potter’s House. Trayvon Martin’s parents attended services at the The Potter’s House with their other son. The family was in North Texas for a benefit for the Justice for Trayvon Martin Foundation... Read More

September 25, 2012

TICKER: Police officer penalises woman for being HIV positive

Dearborn Police Officer, David Lacey, is being accused of violating a woman’s privacy rights after finding prescription pills for HIV treatment in the woman’s purse. The officer ticketed her for not volunteering to inform him of her HIV-positive status. Shalandra Jones has been living with HIV for 11 years, but the incident that occurred with... Read More

September 25, 2012

Opinion: When her ex sticks around ….

by Demola Rewaju But it doesn’t stop there… you need to keep tabs on the opposition because guess what? He’s keeping tabs on you and he’s doing it unashamedly, he’s lost the girl so he has little to lose but all to gain. Maybe it’s because we know how to do it that it hurts... Read More

Ex, Love, Relationships

September 25, 2012

TICKER: 46-year-old polygamist caught having sex with a sheep in Ebonyi

A 46 years old man, Mr. Kelechi Nnali of Nkpogoro, Ndibe in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State was weekend allegedly caught having carnal knowledge with a sheep by the roadside in the community. It was gathered that Nnali who is married with two wives and children pleaded with the boy who saw... Read More

September 25, 2012

TICKER: Fish out killers of groom, Lagosians task Fashola, IGP

Following the death of Mr. Ugochukwu Ozuah, 36, who was said to have been shot dead five days after his wedding by policemen from the Anthony Police Station last week, Lagos residents have urged the state governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, and the Inspector General of Police Muhammed Abubakar to find the killers as well as... Read More

September 25, 2012

Power Plays: Femi Otedola takes over Geregu Power Plant

by Isi Esene Nigeria’s long road to a stable power supply appears to be shortening with the naming of preferred bidders for some of the power generation plants slated for privatization. This announcement was made today in Abuja by representatives of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) who named a consortium which included Transcorp Plc... Read More

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September 25, 2012

President Jonathan rumoured to have detoured to Germany to visit recovering first lady

by Isi Esene There are speculation that President Goodluck Jonathan may have had a brief stopover at Wiesbaden, Germany, to visit the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan who is believed to be nursing an undisclosed ailment. Jonathan who reportedly left Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 9.30am, was expected to arrive in New... Read More

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September 25, 2012

TICKER: O dear! National Theatre to spend N22m on typewriters in 2012

In the 21st century when most of the world’s typewriter manufacturing companies have long closed shops, the National Theatre is spending a whopping sum of N22.8 million to purchase the few remaining ones. Demand for the machines has sunk in the last 10 years as consumers switch to computers. LEADERSHIP checks showed that typewriters are... Read More

September 25, 2012

Maltina Dance All Season 6 ends in grand style, as Green family is crowned champion

by Isi Esene The Expo Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites hosted the grand-finale of Maltina Dance All family reality show sponsored by Maltina, a premium malt brand from the stable of Nigerian Breweries Plc. The reality show saw five families jostling for the N6 million grand prize of the foremost family reality show... Read More

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September 25, 2012

We did not take over management of Aero Contractors – AMCON

by Isi Esene There are conflicting signals coming from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) regarding the takeover of Aero Contractors Airline. Mustafa Chike-Obi, the AMCON managing director denied reports of a takeover saying “it is not true”. He said, “Reports that AMCON has taken over Aero Contractors... Read More

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September 25, 2012

Shocking: Pregnant woman murdered in mysterious circumstances in Ebonyi

by Reuben Daba The circumstances surrounding the death last weekend of Mrs. Grace Nwangwu, an eight-month-old pregnant woman, who was killed in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State remains hazy. Reports say the woman was killed while trying to steal some food crops in a farm near her house at midnight. Strange indeed! As... Read More

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