Rivers crisis: Amaechi opens up on rift with Patience Jonathan, Wike

by Akan Ido Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi has shed more light into the political friction between him and the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan. Amaechi who continued to profess his respect for the president and the first lady said the misunderstanding arose when he opted to provide a conducive learning environment for the children of... Read More

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August 3, 2013

Deportation crisis: Lagos ‘deportee’ dies in Anambra, others in critical health condition

by Akan Ido The ‘deportation’ controversy between the Lagos State Government and that of Anambra continues to rage as one of the deportees has been reported dead. The sixty seven deportees who were said to have been picked up in different locations in the Lagos metropolis by officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) have... Read More

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August 3, 2013

Fake Starboy: Another Wizkid impersonator discovered in Imo

by Akan Ido A few weeks after news broke that some individuals defrauded students of the University of Lagos after posturing as popular Nigerian artiste, Wizkid, another set of accusations have been unearthed this time in Owerri, Imo state. Reports say an Imo based businessman Chukwudi Ofoha had contracted the said impostor through one Ugochukwu... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Sad news: Girl allegedly set ablaze by nurse dies in hospital

by Oge Okonkwo The 11-year-old girl, Ita Bassey-Eno, who was allegedly set ablaze by her guardian, Nkese Iroakazi, is dead. She was said to have died in the early hours of today due to high degree of burns she suffered despite all the doctors did to save her life. Mrs. Iroakazi, a nurse, was alleged to have doused... Read More

August 2, 2013

Living the dream: Comedian, Basketmouth shares his rags to riches story

by Oge Okonkwo Famous comedian Basketmouth has started sharing stories from his early days till date. His story is inspiring as it shows that hard work pays because his “levels don change!” Read Basketmouth’s autobiography as he narrates his journey from humble beginnings to living the Nigerian dream. Part 1 – My First Big Break Backstage at the... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Housewife, lawyer arraigned over will forgery in Edo

by Oge Okonkwo A widow, 46-year-old Mercy Sheidun, and her lawyer 75-year-old Samuel Urhoghide, have been arraigned at the Oredo Magistrate’s Court in Benin city, capital of Edo state, over alleged forgery of will. The accused persons, both lawyers, were arrested by the police in Benin city together with one Jonah Sojah and arraigned on a two-count... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Strike update: ASUU, FG fail to agree on contentious issues

by Oge Okonkwo All hopes for re-opening of universities has been dashed as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has failed to reach an agreement with the federal government on Thursday. There were expectations that the strike would be called off after the meeting between the Federal Government constituted committee headed by Benue State Governor, Hon.... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Game on: APC leaders visit IBB, hold closed-door meeting

by Isi Esene Members of the newly formed All for Progressive Congress (APC) yesterday visited the former president, General Ibrahim Babangida at his Hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger state. This is coming barely two days after its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after a protracted battle to be recognised as a political... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Awesome: Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson releases ‘Aw-inducing’ family photos (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Actress, Mercy Johnson is surely enjoying marital bliss as these pictures show. The beautiful actress who took some time off to deliver her daughter, Purity in the US has recently resumed work on different movie locations across the country doing what she knows best. See more photos of Johnson-Okojie with her husband,... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Boko Haram plans massive attacks for Muslim festival – JTF

by Isi Esene The Joint Military Task Force, ‘Operation Restore Order’ in Borno yesterday alerted residents of the state that members of the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram are perfecting plans to launch a massive attack during the Eid-el-fitr festivities. According to the JTF spokesman, Lt.-Col. Sagir Musa, people living in the Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Government... Read More

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August 2, 2013

AWFUL: Woman beats 3-year-old girl to death for vomiting (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido Rebecca Bassey, a 21-year-old woman has been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly beating her husband’s three year old niece to death. The victim, Deborah Bassey was said to have been beaten to death for vomiting and defecating on herself. According to sources, “The victim (Deborah) lost her mother in 2010. Early... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Cabinet shake-up? FEC holds emergency meeting, ministers panic

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday called for an emergency Federal Executive Council scheduled to hold today at the Presidential Villa. This emergency meeting has put fear in the minds of several ministers who are already anticipating a cabinet shake-up. According to reports, a minister, who spoke to the press in the condition of anonymity... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Busted: 2 human heads found in Anambra hotel

by Oge Okonkwo The Anambra State Police Command on Thursday found two decomposing human heads in a hotel room at Onitsha along Old market road, Anambra state. The heads were found after a frantic search of every room in the hotel by the police following a tip off and later found the heads in a room... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Most wanted: “I kill policemen because they killed my boys” – Notorious armed robber, Godogodo confesses (WATCH)

Abiodun Ogunjobi described as the most notorious armed robber in the South West of the country has been captured by the police. The armed robber was nabbed in the early hours of yesterday at his residence at Egbeda, near Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. He was arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS),... Read More

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August 2, 2013

Producer, Don Jazzy & Ayo Vincent go gospel in ‘My Time’ (LISTEN)

Gospel singer, Ayo Vincent teams up with MAVIN boss Don Jazzy, to bring us an afro pop/gospel tune titled “My Time” (Orobo portion). We know that nothing goes unnoticed when the prolific music producer drops a beat and features in the song. Listen and enjoy

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