The News Blog

August 15, 2015

If your Etisalat SIM has been barred, this is for you

Following the directive to all telecoms service providers by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to bar all customers with incomplete SIM registration details on their networks, Etisalat Nigeria has taken proactive measures to contact customers who belong to this category to notify them to visit the nearest Etisalat Experience Centers, to register such SIMs. Customers... Read More

August 13, 2015

Nigerian Air Force deploys additional combat aircrafts to North East

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional combat platforms to North East Nigeria in support of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation codenamed ‘OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE’, in a renewed drive to crush the insurgent group, Boko Haram. In a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Dele Alonge on Thursday, it said the new deployment came on... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, Nigerian Air Force

August 13, 2015

APC won’t allow treasury looters

The All Progressives Congress (APC) warned against any attempt to truncate the ongoing fight against corruption under any guise. In a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, it appealed to all Nigerians, especially opinion leaders, to ensure that their actions and utterances do not give comfort to those... Read More

APC, corruption, treasury looters

August 13, 2015

Buhari challenges service chiefs to end insurgency within 3 months

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the new service chiefsto make moves to end Boko Haram within three months. Buhari did this on Thursday while decorating them with their new ranks inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, He said, “You are all aware of the various security challenges facing our nation. These challenges include the activities... Read More

3 months, Buhari, insurgency, Service Chiefs

August 13, 2015

President Buhari, VP Osinbajo decorate Service Chiefs (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo have decorated Nigeria’s new Service Chiefs. The Service Chiefs, who were decorated with their ranks, are Air Vice Marshall, S.B Abubakar, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Major General T.Y Bruatai and Major General A.G. Olonishakin. See below, photos from the ceremony;

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August 13, 2015

In spite of stiff opposition, Senate approves Edo state’s $75m World Bank loan

The state governed by Adams Oshiomhole, is now eligible for a $75 million World Bank for Edo state. On Thursday, August 13, the Senate approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari for the loan for Edo state. A decision was arrived at, after considering the report of the Senator Kabiru Gaya-led ad-hoc committee. In spite... Read More

$75 million, approval, senate, World Bank Loan

August 13, 2015

“Mr Speaker, they played a caller tune, ‘My Sweetie, my lover'” | 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

1. Fate of Nigeria’s football rests on Oliseh The Nigerian Football Federation has pinned its hopes solely on Sunday Oliseh. They say ‘don’t put all your eggs in a basket’ but the NFF may have just done that. NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, appears to be in love with him, with these words- “He is not just a... Read More

7 important things you didn't read yesterday (but should have), Kolapo Olapoju, president buhari

August 13, 2015

APC warns Ohanaeze to stop setting the agenda for Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Anambra, has told Ohanaeze Ndigbo to stop setting the agenda for President Muhammadu Buhari. Former chairman of Ohanaeze in Anambra, Chris Eluemunoh, previously asked the president to complete the second Niger Bridge. In a statement by the Publicity Secretary of APC in Anambra, Okelo Madukaife on Wednesday, he described Eluemunoh’s... Read More

anambra, APC, Buhari, Ohaneze

August 13, 2015

Saraki says the Senate is transparent and has nothing to hide

As with the usual practice of use and dump syndrome, Senate President Bukola Saraki reiterating the 8th Senate openness and transparency, vowed that the present political environment would not allow for the use and dump syndrome as obtained in the past. “The present administration is committed to carrying the youths along as against the use... Read More

e-senate, Saraki, senate, transparency, youth

August 13, 2015

Helicopter crash update: 2 more missing bodies reportedly found

The bodies of the two remaining persons said to be missing from the recent helicopter crash in the Lagos lagoon have reportedly been found. There’ll be more details later.

bodies, found, helicopter, rescue

August 13, 2015

Rescue operation resumes for victims of Lagos lagoon helicopter crash

The search for the two missing persons aboard the Bristow helicopter, has resumed this morning, August 13. The helicopter, which was carrying 12 passengers, took off from an oil rig station in the Niger Delta, and was heading to Lagos, when it plunged into the lagoon on Wednesday, August 12. The National Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA,... Read More

Bristow, helicopter crash, Lagos Lagoon, rescue

August 13, 2015

Helicopter crash may have been caused by angry sea goddess – Oba of Oworonsoki

According to the Traditional ruler of Oworonsoki, the helicopter crash of Wednesday, could have been averted if the sea goddess had been appeased. Oba Basiru Oloruntoyin Saliu, revealed this to Vanguard newspapers, after the Bristow helicopter plunged into the Lagos lagoon. The monarch said the complete disregard for traditional rites in the area, may have been responsible... Read More

Bristow, helicopter crash, Lagos Lagoon, Oba of Oworonsoki

August 13, 2015

Ship firm says Badagry Dockyard is not funded by NLNG

The Badagry Ship Repair and Maritime Engineering Company (BSMEC) has debunked the allegation that the proposed $1.5 billion Badagry Dockyard project is being funded by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas company. They said in a statement, “BSMEC is the sole owner of the Badagry Dry Dock Project and no one else. BSMEC is made up... Read More

dockyard, Maritime, nlng

August 13, 2015

This activist says Yoruba politicians lack the vision Awolowo had

The President, Rights Monitoring Group, Olufemi Aduwo, has supported a claim that the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, was the Yoruba leader when he was alive. He lamented that after the death of Awolowo, the position of Yoruba leadership had been devalued by politicians in the region because of their lack of vision to build on the... Read More

Aduwo, awolowo, vision, Yoruba

August 13, 2015

See what Atiku tweeted about Odigie-Oyegun for his 76th birthday

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar tweeted yesterday to congratulate APC chairman John Oyegun on his 76th birthday. See tweets below. The story of APC in Nigeria, from merger to ousting PDP from power would be incomplete without recognizing Oyegun’s effective leadership. — Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) August 12, 2015 To our “capable captain in rough political seas”,... Read More

APC, Atiku, Oyegun

August 13, 2015

Faye again! Fayose spotted buying soup ingredients in market (PHOTOS)

Governor Fayose never ceases to amaze. He was spottted on his way from Akure stopping over at Elegberun Market in Ikere Ekiti to have a look at the construction work going on in the market. He then took time to buy some soup ingredients from the market.

buying, Fayose, market, soup

August 13, 2015

Saraki celebrates World Youth Day by taking selfies

To mark World Youth Day, Hon. Saraki was spotted taking selfies with Nigerian youths. The Senate President received members of All Progressive Youth Forum (APYF) at his office in the National Assembly and amidst the merry, he said, “I join you all in celebrating your industry, perseverance and courage. Based on the theme of #IYD2015, every... Read More

search, selfie, World youth day

August 13, 2015

Amosun sacks 6 education workers, 1 teacher for doing their jobs… and saying the truth

For setting an examination question, deemed to be offensive, 7 people have been dismissed from their jobs in Ogun state. Governor Ibikunle Amosun, has reportedly ordered the sacking of six officials of the state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and a secondary school teacher, over the examination question. Punch reports that the crime of the dismissed... Read More

exam questions, Ibikunle Amosun, Ministry of Education, Ogun State, sacked, Teachers

August 13, 2015

Come and confess, your sins can be forgiven | Corrupt Nigerians have been alerted

Come forth, treasury thieves, confess your sins and if possible, they can be forgiven after a deal must have been reached. This is what the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Professor Itse Sagay, appears to be telling the looters and embezzlers of the Nigerian treasury. While speaking with Vanguard, Sagay said: “Any person,... Read More

corruption, Nigerian, Prof Itse Sagay

August 13, 2015

Christ Embassy Headquarters razed by fire

A section of the Christ Embassy Church, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, was razed down by an early morning fire and destroying property said to be worth millions of naira. The fire, which reportedly started at 4am and lasted for about two hours on Wednesday, was said to have been caused by a burning heap of... Read More

Christ Embassy, Fire

August 13, 2015

What happened when Onyeka Onwenu was questioned by ICPC on Monday

Legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu, was a guest of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, on Monday, August 10. The Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development, honoured the invitation of the ICPC, over the allegation of N17million contract bribe levelled against her. During her visit, Onwenu was interrogated for hours and when her interrogators were... Read More

icpc, interrogation, investigation, Monday, Onyeka Onwenu

August 13, 2015

Wike doesn’t care if Amaechi becomes Minister, he just wants to probe him

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated he doesn’t have sleepless nights over the possibility of his predecessor and former benefactor, Rotimi Amaechi, being made a Minister. Wike has denied the widely held belief that his administration was attacking Amaechi, so as to ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari does not give him a ministerial appointment. The governor says he’s only interested... Read More

Governor Wike, Minister, president buhari, Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi

Unilag lecturer slaps woman and tears her clothes

August 13, 2015

Pervert nabbed for molesting 9-year-old boy in UNILAG toilet

30-year-old Emeji Christopher has been nabbed for allegedly sucking the private part of a 9-year-old boy. He was on Wednesday, arraigned before a Lagos Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Yaba and is standing trial on a one count charge of indecent treatment of a child. Apparently, Emeji committed the offence in November 2014 at Jaja Hall toilet... Read More

9 year boy, man, nabbed, UNILAG

August 13, 2015

These greedy Senators don’t want to accept a pay-cut

Nigeria is sorta cash strapped, Goodluck Jonathan left her that way, President Buhari inherited her… but these Senators just don’t get it. Workers’ salaries haven’t been paid for months, but the insensitive Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria- cry over a pay-cut. The Senators are antsy over the purported plan to further reduce the budget of the... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, national assembly, pay cut, president buhari, senators

August 13, 2015

4 confirmed dead in Lagos Helicopter crash

Four people have been confirmed dead in a helicopter crash that occurred at the lagoon beneath the Third Mainland bridge on Wednesday. The Bristow helicopter crashed around the Oworonshoki axis in Lagos. However, six people were rescued while the search for two more persons is currently ongoing. The bodies of the dead passengers have been deposited... Read More

4 confirmed dead, accident, helicopter, third mainland

August 12, 2015

Videos from scene of the Lagos lagoon helicopter crash (WATCH)

A helicopter crashed into the lagoon beneath the third mainland bridge a few hours ago and three persons were initially pulled out of the wreckage while one more body was pulled out a couple of minutes later. The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ranti Adebule, has arrived at the site of the crash but said... Read More

helicopter, Lagoon, lagos, scene, videos

August 12, 2015

Boko Haram abduct 4 women, kill 6 in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have abducted four women and also killed six people during an attack on Bale Mammanti, in Maiduguri, Borno State. The attack, which was heralded by heavy shooting, occurred on Tuesday night. A resident, Timothy Ibrahim, revealed on Wednesday morning that: “because the gunshots went on for about 30 minutes, we thought that the town... Read More

August 12, 2015

Photos from the scene of the Lagos lagoon helicopter crash

A helicopter was reported to have crashed into the Lagos Lagoon beneath the third mainland bridge today, August 12. See pictures from the scene of the incident below;

Crash, helicopter, Lagoon, photos

August 12, 2015

This is when the late Ooni of Ife will be buried

A burial date has been announced for the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, whose death was officially announced on Wednesday, August 12. The son of the late Ooni of Ife, Adetokunbo Sijuwade, has announced that the monarch would be buried on Friday, August 14. Prince Adetokunbo Sijuwade made the announcement while addressing journalists at the Government... Read More

Adetokunbo Sijuwade, burial, Ooni of Ife

August 12, 2015

[UPDATE] This is the casualty rate of the Lagos Lagoon helicopter crash

An helicopter crashed into the Lagos lagoon a few hours ago. The chopper, which crashed into the Oworonsoki end of the lagoon, was reported to have 12 people on board. The helicopter was said to be coming from Port Harcourt and heading to Lagos Island. Out of the 12 passengers, three were confirmed dead while four... Read More

helicopter crash, lagos, Lagos Lagoon, third mainland bridge

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