The News Blog

September 2, 2017

N’Delta militants withdraw quit notice to northerners, Yorubas

A coalition of Niger Delta militants on Friday withdrew the quit notice issued to Northerners and Yorubas in the region. A group, the Pan Niger Delta People’s Congress (PNDPC), said the issuers of the quit notice gave them the mandate to withdraw it. The militant groups appointed His Royal Majesty Pere Ayemi-Botu, paramount ruler of... Read More

Militants, Niger Delta, quit notice, withdraw

September 2, 2017

I didn’t perform some rites that were against my religious belief – Oluwo

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi has said he refused to perform some traditional rites before ascending the throne. While speaking with Punch, the monarch said some of the rituals were against his belief. He said, “There were some rites they would ask you to perform. But there were some I told them I... Read More

Oba rasheed, Oluwo of Iwoland, religious belief, rites

September 2, 2017

‘Frank Edoho to be dropped as WWTBAM host’

After 13 years of hosting Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, popular broadcaster, Frank Edoho would be replaced by a new a yet-to-be unveiled host, Punch reports. It was ealier announced that the show which had gone off-air for about two months will be back with a new sponsor, Airopay. According to Punch, an organiser... Read More

dropped, Frank Edoho, host, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire

September 2, 2017

We are in support of your anti-graft war | Vatican tells Buhari

The Apostolic Nuncio, Antonio Fillpazzi has said the Vatican has pledged its support the fight against corruption in the country. Fillpazzi, who is the Pope’s direct representative to Nigeria, said this on Thursday when he visited Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs. The representative said the Catholic church could do a lot to address Nigeria’s... Read More

anti-corruption war, President Muhammadu Buhari, Vatican

September 2, 2017

Air chief orders complete clearance of Sambisa Forest

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has ordered a complete clearance of Sambisa Forest. He gave the order while hosting the Air Component members of the Operation Lafiya Dole at its Yola Flight Line to mark this year’s Eid-el Kabir celebrations on Friday. Abubakar said it was time to completely clear the hideout of... Read More

Abubakar Sidique, Air Chief, clearance, sambisa forest

September 2, 2017

Buratai extends deadline for capture of Boko Haram leader, Shekau

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has extended his 40-day deadline to troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. His initial deadline to Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, had expired on August 30, 2017. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement on Friday said... Read More

capture, deadline, Operation Lafiya Dole, Shekau, troops, Tukur Buratai

September 2, 2017

Police deploy more personnel to S’East, S’South over Biafra threat

The Police has deployed more personnel to the South-East and South-South regions to forestall any breach of peace, Punch reports. This may be connected to the continued call of Biafra agitators that election will not hold in Anambra State this year. The Force told Punch that the Counter-Terrorism unit, the Intelligence unit and other conventional policemen, have... Read More

deploy, more personnek, police, south east, South-south

September 2, 2017

Buhari directs NEMA to provide aid to Benue flooding victims

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to begin rescue attempt of victims of the flooding in Benue State. The flood has displaced over 100,000 persons in 12 local government areas of the state. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement. [Read Also: NEMA... Read More

aid, benue, flooding, NEMA, President Muhammadu Buhari, victims

September 1, 2017

11 killed in knife attack by suspected members of Boko Haram

Suspected members of the insurgent group, Boko Haram have killed 11 people on Friday in a raid on an internally displaced people (IDP) camp, AFP reports. The terrorists penetrated the camp in Banki on Nigeria’s border with Cameroon which houses 45,000 IDP’s using knives to kill their victims silently. “At around 12:30 am (23:30 GMT... Read More

Banki, boko haram, insurgency, terrorism

September 1, 2017

Serena Williams, Alex Ohanian welcome first child

by Samuel Okike SerenaWilliams and her fiancé, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian welcomed their first child at a hospital in Florida on Friday. According to Chris Shepherd a TV news producer who disclosed this on Twitter, both the mother and child are in good condition. “Tennis star Serena Williams gives birth to a baby girl weighing 6 pounds,... Read More

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Looters

September 1, 2017

“There is no resurgence of Boko Haram” – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the activities of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, has not increased – contrary to the regular reportage of suicide bombings and attacks. Mohammed made the remark to newsmen during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in his country home, Oro, near Ilorin, Vanguard reports. He said some recent tragic... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, lai mohammed, Nigerian troops, terrorism

September 1, 2017

Fans of Taylor Swift and Mariah Carey aim to “dethrone” Despacito

To break a record of over 3.5 billion and counting? The Despacito summer hit by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber now ties Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s 1995 smash hit One Sweet Day as the longest running No. 1 song on the charts at 16 weeks. The track has been topping charts and... Read More

Despacito, Mariah Carey, music charts, Taylor Swift

September 1, 2017

Buhari congratulates the Super Eagles after impressive win over Cameroon

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles, who this evening in Uyo, beat the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 4 goals to nothing. In a series of tweets on Twitter, the President said, like the NYSC, football is “unifying platform”. He wrote, “I join millions of football-loving Nigerians in applauding our Super Eagles for their... Read More

Cameroon, Indomitable Lions, nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, super eagles

September 1, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. MR PRESIDENT, THE CHINESE ARE PLAYING YOU FOR A FOOL Nigeria has earmarked $5.8 billion for the construction of some dams up north. Finally, there will be light in the land. PHCN will have no more excuses! Maybe industries will begin to work again. Read... Read More

Late 5, news stories, Opinions

September 1, 2017

Dbanj paved the way for my music career – Davido

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke aka Davido has, in reaction to Dbanj’s interview with Spindle Magazine, admitted that he got a Rolex from Dbanj. He, however, denied that he signed any legal document binding him to Dbanj’s record label. In the same tweet, which was a reply to a question from a fan, Davido said Dbanj... Read More

D'banj, Davido, Nigerian Music, Nigerian singers

September 1, 2017

Super Eagles thrash Cameroon 4-0 in World Cup Qualifier

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, in one of the most anticipated World Cup qualifying games in Africa. Rohr’s men opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a goal from Odion Ighalo. A goal in the 44th minute from Captain Mikel Obi sent the Eagles on a 2-goal... Read More

Cameroun, Indomitable Lions, nigeria, super eagles, World Cup qualifier

September 1, 2017

6 injured in accident involving FC Ifeanyi Ubah bus

The management of FC Ifeanyi Ubah has confirmed the road accident involving members of the team – who were on their way to a match with Sunshine Stars of Akure scheduled for September 3. The club’s chairman, Chuma Ubah, who described the incident as ‘pathetic and excruciating,’ said the team was already overcoming the trauma,... Read More

FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Road Accident

September 1, 2017

Eid-el-Kabir: Atiku urges Muslims to practice the love and peace that is being preached

Former vice president, Aiku Abubakar Friday, urged fellow Muslims to reclaim their hijacked religion from the hands of violent extremists. Atiku said this via his twitter handle while felicitating with fellow Muslims on the occassion of Eid-al-Adha. “I pray for peace and love in our homes and country this Sallah. “I urge Muslims to reclaim... Read More

atiku abubakar, Eid-el-Adha, Eid-el-Kabir, muslim extremists

September 1, 2017

“I personally disagree with the ruling” | Kenyatta reacts to the Supreme Court judgement that overturned the Kenya election

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Friday, said he disagreed with the Supreme Court judgement which overturned the Presidential poll, and ordered a re-run – he, however, said he would respect it. “I personally disagree with the ruling that has been made today but I respect it,” he said, adding that he believed the six judges had “decided... Read More

Kenya, Kenya election, Raila Odinga, Uhuru Kenyatta

September 1, 2017

President Buhari urges corps members to continue to promote national unity

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a tool for national development and challenged corps members to promote national unity in their various areas of primary assignments. Buhari spoke on Friday in Daura, when he received some members of the NYSC at his residence, who paid him sallah homage.... Read More

Corps Members, national unity, president buhari

September 1, 2017

NEMA sends team to Benue to help tackle flood

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has sent a team to provide humanitarian services to victims of the Benue floods. The NEMA Director-General Mustapha Maihaja, made this known in a statement signed by the Head of Media and Public Relations, Sani Datti in Abuja on Friday. Maihaja said that the immediate redeployment of the humanitarian team... Read More

benue, Benue floods, makurdi, NEMA

September 1, 2017

“We gave Davido a Rolex watch as a signing-on fee in 2014” – Dbanj (WATCH)

Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo known as Dbanj has in a recent interview with Spindle Magazine disclosed that he signed David Adeleke known as Davido with a Rolex wristwatch as a signing-on fee back in 2014. He said, “I remember in 2014 when I went back to Nigeria. Some young guy who used to work for... Read More

D'banj, Davido, Nigerian Music, Spindle magazine

September 1, 2017

Kogi civil servants reject Gov Bello’s 50% salary

The organised labour in Kogi has rejected the state government’s offer of 50 percent salaries to civil servants in the state. According to Punch, the labour union said its rejection of half salaries proposed by the state followed a meeting by the union and the government, which ended in a deadlock. In the bulletin issued... Read More

Kogi State, nigerian labour congress, Nigerian Medical Associations, Trade Union Congres, Yahaya Bello

September 1, 2017

Kenya Supreme Court orders re-run of presidential poll

Saying irregularities compromised ‘integrity of entire presidential election’, the Supreme Court has ordered a re-run. Kenya’s Chief Justice David Maraga also says the presidential election was not conducted in accordance with the constitution rendering the result “invalid, null and void” and that President Uhuru Kenyatta was not elected properly. The court had earlier said there... Read More

Kenya election, Raila Odinga, Uhuru Kenyatta

September 1, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Petroleum minister gives mid-term report, says petrol prices likely to fall Based on what was described as the competition inherent in the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price modulation, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu yesterday, made a prediction of cheap petrol... Read More

big 5, news stories, Nigerian News, opinion

September 1, 2017

Petroleum minister gives mid-term report, says petrol prices likely to fall

Based on what was described as the competition inherent in the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price modulation, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu yesterday, made a prediction of cheap petrol in the nearest future. He said the price of diesel, which is now 40 per cent down amid surplus supply, was enough evidence... Read More

Ibe Kachikwu, ministry of petroleum, Muhammadu Buhari, Oil prices, petrol prices

September 1, 2017

FG to set up centres for missing persons

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to establish centres for missing persons in three states of the country, Daily Trust reports. The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Investment, Maryam Uwais, disclosed this yesterday at in Abuja to mark the International Day for Missing Persons. She said the National Technical Committee on the... Read More

Database of Missing Persons, Eloi Fillion, Maryam Uwais, Muhammadu Buhari, Oti Ovrawah

PDP

September 1, 2017

Over 8,500 PDP members in Rivers defect to APC

Over 8,500 members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Rivers State, yesterday, defected to All Progressives Congress (APC), at a rally organised in Port Harcourt by a former pro-PDP group called I see You, Vanguard reports. The National Leader of I See You group, Chizi Nyeomasila, said the rally was a forum for local government... Read More

APC, party politics, PDP, Rivers State

September 1, 2017

Hajj 2017: 2 more Nigerians die

Th Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Abdullahi Mukhtar has announced the death of two more Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, bringing the number of deaths to seven – out of the 81,200 Nigerian pilgrims presenting observing the Hajj. Mukhtar said, “We have recorded two additional deaths, bringing the number to seven... Read More

Hajj 2017, Makkah, NAHCON, saudi arabia

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