Buhari flags off Abuja-Kaduna rail project (DETAILS)

BREAKING: Kogi Speaker resigns, immediately replaced

The speaker of the Kogi state House of Assembly, Hon. Momoh Jimoh has resigned. The speaker’s resignation is coming on the heels of a long leadership tussle which the Assembly has been embroiled in. Following Jimoh’s resignation Hon. Umarf Imam has been appointed as his replacement. The House was thrown into crisis early in February... Read More

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Teacher lands in court after ‘having oral sex with student’

The Police, on Tuesday, arraigned a 21-year-old teacher, Matthew Sodake, at an Ota Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having oral sex with a 14-year-old student. The prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the accused committed the offence on July 12 at about 8.00 p.m, when he lured the 14-year-old student into the one of... Read More

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PDP congratulates Buhari on Abuja-Kaduna rail, appreciates Jonathan

The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated President Buhari and the people of Nigeria as he Commissioned the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail. In a statement released by the party through its official Twitter handle (@PDPNigeria), it also used the medium to appreciate the efforts of immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan and former Minister of Finance, Dr.... Read More

5 undergraduates arrested by EFCC over N16m internet fraud

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested five suspected undergraduate for engaging in cyber fraud. In a statement released on Monday by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, four of the suspects are students of the Federal University of Technology Akure, (FUTA) and one from... Read More

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Transfer: Stoke City sign Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen

Stoke City has completed the signing of Joe Allen from Liverpool for a fee which could rise to £13m. The 26-year-old, who shone for Wales as they reached the Semi-Final of this summer’s European Championships, has penned a five-year deal at the bet365 Stadium. The talented central midfielder becomes the club’s second signing of pre-season,... Read More

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Suicide bomber injures 12 in Germany

A suicide bomber has killed himself and injured 12 others, in an explosion outside a wine bar in the German city of Ansbach. According to detectives the attacker was a 27-year-old Syrian man who had been denied asylum in Germany. Security officials say he detonated the explosive device after he was refused entry into a... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid makes ‘magic’ with Alicia Keys | Don Jazzy meets American rapper T.I | Lil Wayne storms out of a performance| More Stories

Here are the some stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Wizkid makes ‘magic’ with Alica Keys Exciting news for Wizkid fans as the Afro-pop artiste has revealed that he and American singer, Alicia Keys made a record on Saturday night. The star –... Read More

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RCCG pastor abducted by unknown gunmen during service

The Redeemed Christian Church of God Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, was thrown into a frenzy on Sunday after some gunmen walked in and abducted the pastor during the service. The gunmen came to the church pretending to be new members, before whisking away the pastor, simply known as Bajomo. It was further learnt that the pastor,... Read More

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July 24, 2016

6 things we learned from M.I’s interview today on Rubbin’ Minds (WATCH)

Chocolate City Music CEO, M.I Abaga appeared as a guest on Sunday on the YNaija TV-produced Rubbin’ Minds show on Channels Television. While on the show, M.I talked about several subjects including his CEO position at Chocolate City, relationship with Jesse Jagz and Ice Prince, and more. Here are six things we learned from the... Read More

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July 24, 2016

Police arrest pastor who chained his son for over a month

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested the pastor who chained his son for over a month. Pastor Francis Taiwo had flee after men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, discovered his son, Korede. Pastor Francis Taiwo chained his son, Korede Taiwo, in a room inside the Key of Joy Celestial Church of Christ,... Read More

July 24, 2016

Learning driver accidentally crushes woman to death

There was pandemonium at The Word of Faith Christian Centre, Kano on Friday, when an amateur driver, Gloria Okocha, accidentally hit and crush another member of the church, Remi Nwokolor to death. Okocha was trying to drive out of the church premises when she suddenly hit the victim before colliding against the wall of the... Read More

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July 22, 2016

SHOCKING: 22 teenagers arrested in Lagos for robbery, stealing

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Police Command have arrested no fewer than 22 teenagers for robbery and stealing. The suspects were allegedly arrested in separate incidents of robbery, stealing and cultism in the Agege area of the state. The first set of eight-man gang, led by one Babatunde (15) and Tayo (15),... Read More

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July 22, 2016

11 dead as commercial bus engulfs in flames

Not less than 11 persons lost their lives on Thursday after a commercial bus with 14 passengers on board was destroyed by fire on the Otedola Bridge in the Berger area of Lagos. It was learnt that eight males and three females died while three persons were rescued from the wreckage alive. It was gathered... Read More

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July 22, 2016

EFCC gives thorough breakdown on ‘how recovered loots were spent’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has given a thorough breakdown on how recovered looted funds were spent. In a publication published on Friday entitled “What EFCC did with recovered loot”, the Commission said it is putting the records straight to answer questions posed by many Nigerians on its activities. It also addressed allegations... Read More

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July 21, 2016

Man impregnates 13-year-old daughter, defiles one-year-old baby

The police in Lagos have arrested one Kennedy Michael, 34, for allegedly impregnating his 13-year-old daughter. The suspect was accused of repeatedly sleeping with his daughter since she was in primary 5, and reportedly connived with his lover, Ijeoma Ndukwu, to terminate the pregnancy. A neighbour, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “Michael and... Read More

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Today marks Nigeria’s first experience with the Ebola Virus

Today, July 20th marks the second year the highly dreaded Ebola Virus was brought into Nigeria by late Patrick Sawyerr, a situation which put citizens of the country in a state of panic at the time. Following the encounter with late Patrick Sawyerr, medical practitioners at First Consultants Hospital in Lagos together with the late... Read More

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Why I returned customer’s lost $10,000 – UBA security guard

The UBA guard who found $10,000 (about 3.45 million naira) at the bank premises and returned it earlier this month, has disclosed why he returned the money. Mohammed Ogbanago in an interview with Sahara TV, said he returned the money to prove David Cameron’s comment about Nigeria wrong. David Cameron had said Nigeria is a “Fantastically... Read More

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Falana uncovers the ‘soul’ of Nina Simone with ‘Feeling Good’ cover (WATCH)

Last month, we saw Falana channel her inner Fela by doing her own rendition of the late Afrobeat icon’s Lady at her taped live performance series tagged – Falana Uncover’d This month, Falana takes us to the U.S by performing a cover of Feeling Good by the late High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone. Falana Uncover’d is a pop-up concert series... Read More

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4 Nigerian artistes who had a quick rise to fame

‘You only got one shot you can’t miss your chance to blow because opportunity comes but once in a lifetime’ These lyrics from Eminem’s Lose Yourself resonate with Nigerian musicians that seized their opportunity, came from nowhere and found their way into our musical subconscious. These are 4 Nigerian artistes who had a quick rise... Read More

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Just In: Women protest against Melaye in Abuja (PHOTOS)

Some women are presently protesting against Senator Dino Melaye over alleged ‘assault’ of Senator Remi Tinubu. Melaye had accussed Tinubu of giving N75m to APC women leader in Lagos, Kemi Nelson to stage a protest against him today. See photos below.

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Teenagers attack school, steal N1.5m

There was chaos at the Lagooz Schools on Omotoye Estate in the Orile Agege area of Lagos State after some hoodlums invaded the school premises. It was learnt that some Hausa teenagers, numbering about 100, stormed the school with machetes and other weapons. They were said to have attacked the school’s principal and a teacher,... Read More

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Nigerian Army School of Infantry gets new Commandant (Photos)

The Nigeria Army School of Infantry, NASI has a new commandant. He is Brigadier General A. O. Folorunsho.

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Ambode visits Oshiomhole (PHOTOS)

Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a courtesy visit to his Edo state counterpart, Adams Oshiomhole at the Government house in Benin city, Edo state. Present at the visit were the Edo state APC gubernatorial candidate Godwin Obaseki and Honourable Patrick Obahiagbon, amongst others. See photos below:

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Police Inspector accused of raping 15-year-old girl in Akwa Ibom

A 15-year-old girl has accused a police inspector attached to Mkpat Enin Division in Akwa Ibom State of rape at gunpoint. The victim on Tuesday said she was returning from church on Thursday, last week, when a police team accosted her. She explained that the inspector pointed his gun at her, and threatened to shoot... Read More

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Stepmother, 2 teachers sentenced to death for murder in Edo

A stepmother, Betty Stephen, and two teachers have been sentenced to death by hanging by an Abudu High Court in Edo State, over the murder of a two-year-old girl. The two teachers identified as Johnson Ogbeide and Nancy Aiwuyor, along with Stephen had been arraigned for conspiracy and murder of her stepdaughter. They were said... Read More

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