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DSS transfers Marilyn Ogar to Boko Haram stronghold

The Department of State Services (DSS) has been experiencing new changes lately and it has entered another phase during the week, with new postings and a series of reversals. DSS spokesperson, ‎Marilyn Ogar, who was until recently, DSS deputy director, public relations, was transferred to Maiduguri, Borno State. However, the posting has been put on... Read More

DSS, maiduguri, Marilyn Ogar, transfer

APC urges Buhari to montior Fayose and the N2.1bn Ekiti bailout

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has come for governor of Ekiti state and have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to monitor how the N2.1 billion bailout to Ekiti is applied by Fayose. ThisDay reports that APC also asked the Presidency to instruct the Chief of Army Staff, Kenneth Minimah, to remove... Read More

APC, bailout fund, Buhari, Ekiti State, Fayose

NDLEA could call Davido for questioning over new video

Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency has set up a panel to probe a recently released music video by Afro-pop singer, Davido. The investigative panel set up by the agency may also invite the award-winning artiste for questioning. In the video of his single titled, ‘Fans Mi’, which featured American rapper, Meek Mill, the singer showed off a briefcase... Read More

Davido, Drugs, Fans Mi, NDLEA

Beggars threaten legal action against Kaduna Government

The Physically challenged beggars in Kaduna State has threatened legal action against the state government for alleged defamation of character and violation of their right to life. Premium Times reports Abdullahi Jugunu, leader of the beggars who stormed Kaduna Secretariat of Nigeria Union of Journalists, where they arrived in buses loaded with men, women and... Read More

beggars, kaduna, legal action

FG inaugurates ministerial committee on affordable housing

The Federal Government really does have the interests of the people at heart. They inaugurated a 12 man ministerial committee to develop a blue print for affordable housing in the country. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Adedeji Ajibade, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban... Read More

Committee, FG, housing

Boko Haram takes over major highway between Maiduguri and Damaturu

Boko Haram insurgents have taken over the highway linking Maiduguri and Damaturu, Premium Times reports. The two cities are the capitals of Borno and Yobe states respectively. The information was gotten from a police officer stationed in one of the villages along the highway. Travellers are reportedly being told to turn back as the terrorists have taken over the road... Read More

boko haram, damaturu, maiduguri

This girl was tortured by her aunt ‘for revealing her aunt’s husband slept with her’

A 13 year old domestic assistant, Chinemerum has been gruesomely tortured purportedly by her aunt for choosing to speak out and reveal who has been sexually abusing her. Tribune newspaper reports that Chimerum was brought to her aunt in Warri, Delta State, in 2013 as a domestic assistant. But then her aunt’s husband, who works with... Read More

“Human flesh all over my car” | Eyewitness account of this morning’s bombing in Maiduguri

A suicide bomber driving a tricycle (Keke Napep), this morning, detonated opposite the state security office in Maiduguri. Security sources disclosed that the blast, which occurred around 7am, killed one person and the bomber, while four people were injured. A Twitter user, Yax Mandara, who narrowly escaped the bombing, witnessed the explosion. Mandara shared the gory details on... Read More

bombing, commited suicide, maiduguri, State Security office, Suicide bomber

Boko Haram beheads soldier, aligns with ISIS in new video (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Boko Haram has released a 10-minute long video. The video is filled with propaganda, firefight with Nigerian soldiers and the killing of a captured African Union soldier. The insurgents would also align with the Islamic State, which had recently accepted their pledge of allegiance. Viewer discretion is advised as you watch

boko haram, Isis

50% salary cut: Buhari expects politicians to follow his example

President Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, announced their collective decision to slash their salaries by half. This was disclosed by the President’s spokesperson, Shehu Garba, who said the action was to send a clear message to Nigerians on the need to make sacrifices for the nation. Garba Shehu said that having led... Read More

50% salary cut, Nigerian politicians, politicians, president buhari, Yemi Osinbajo

10 things you should know about PMB’s new PA

Well a lot of questions have been flying high about the supposed new handsome personal assistant to the president of Nigeria, Sabi’u Tunde. Most questions ranging from his age to the authenticity of the news itself. Well for those who are drooling on the good looking lad, here are a few things you should add... Read More

5 Things, pa, pmb

Woman who married husband in absentia isn’t too happy with bloggers

A lady recently married her long distance boyfriend in absentia and her privacy was stolen from her when news about it spread across blogs. Well the newly wed didn’t take lightly to it and she gave her two cents about her feelings towards invading her privacy. Her privacy being stolen from her is however debatable because... Read More

‘Lady’, absentia, husband, married

So there’s a naked man roaming the streets of Abuja with three fully clothed kids

Nope, its not a movie, it is real, according to this medium. A naked man has been said to be roaming the streets of Abuja with 3 kids who are well-dressed, said to be his. He was spotted around the Federal Secretariat in the FCT.

Abuja, children, man

What do you think PMB was thinking about in this photo?

Bring Back Our Girls troop led by the co-founder, Oby Ezekwesili, recently matched in protest to Aso Rock and later met with the president, Buhari. In the meeting which was captured in the picture below [which involves PMB himself, Aunty Oby and a little girl], we can’t help but ponder upon what could possibly be... Read More

#BBOG, Buhari, picture, pmb

Anglican Bishop predicts Buhari will take Nigeria out of the woods

Rev. Adebola Ademowo, Bishop Emeritus of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), believes a lot in Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari. The cleric predicts that Buhari will do well as the nation’s leader, while also advising Nigerians to exercise patience with him. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday,... Read More

Bishop Emeritus of the Church of Nigeria, president buhari, Rev. Adebola Ademowo

Saraki says allegations that he laundered money are ‘negative lies’

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Friday, said he will not be distracted by “negative lies” being reported about him on some online media platforms. Saraki, who says that the reports are sponsored by mischief makers, was reacting to a Sahara Reporters’ report which alleged that he used shell companies and credit cards to launder money... Read More

Bukola Saraki, money laundering, Sahara Reporters, twitter.

Meet PMB’s handsome Personal Assistant, Sabi’u Tunde

Well alleged but according to this Facebook user, PMB has gotten for himself a new personal assistant. He posted a picture of a young man with President Buhari with the caption below; After a little internet sleuthing, we found the young man’s Twitter account. It appears he has had the gig on an... Read More

Buhari, pa, pmb

Condoms and sex drugs amongst items found in Boko Haram arms supply

Chadian military recently uncovered a Boko Haram Arms Depot. These pictures by Kayode Ogundaimisi shows the items found and amongst the items were condoms and Libido Enhancing Tablets.

boko haram, condoms, guns, sex drugs

Recent bombings are desperate pangs of a dying monster | APC replies Ekweremadu

The All Progressives Congress has described the recent attacks of Boko Haram as desperate pangs of a dying monster. The party was reacting to comments made by Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who stated that the bombings of the insurgents had significantly increased under the administration of President Buhari. However, in a statement issued in... Read More

APC, boko haram, Ike Ekweremadu

Nyako and son get N350m bail

Former Adamawa state governor, Murtala Nyako and his son Abdulaziz Nyako, have been granted bail in the sum of N350 million. Justice E Chukwu of a Federal High court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, gave the ruling on father and son who are standing trial for a N15billion fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)... Read More

350million bail, Murtala Nyako

Lagos Senator blasts Ekweremadu for comments on Boko Haram

The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Solomon Adeola, berates the deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, in his comparison of the activities of Boko Haram insurgency during the former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration and the bomb blasts recorded in some parts of the country recently. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, in... Read More

adeola, boko haram, Ike Ekweremadu, insurgency

For the second year running, Keyamo is snubbed for SAN rank

Popular Lagos lawyer Festus Keyamo has been yet again, overlooked for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Keyamo was overlooked on Friday, July 10, when the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee conferred the rank on 21 lawyers. The 21 lawyers were selected after an interview of the 50 shortlisted candidates held on Tuesday and Wednesday.... Read More

Festus Keyamo, Not selected, SAN

‘Mysterious’ snake gets killed in a Lagos community (PHOTOS)

A snake has been killed in Ajegunle, Ikorodu. This snake is believed to have attacked people of Ajegunle in Ikorodu Road in the past. See pictures of the snake below.

AJEGUNLE, killed, snake

Sacked CSO Abdurahman Mani may return as head of security detail

Reports say President Buhari has recalled his sacked Chief Security Officer (CSO), Abdurahman Mani, who was relieved of his position last week. Nigerian Tribune reports that sources close to the seat of power said that Mani had been recalled to the Villa, though in another capacity as he would now take charge of affairs as... Read More

Buhari, chief detail, CSO

Trio drama! Masquerade attacks Priest, Police intervenes

Three persons in Enugu, who allegedly stabbed an Anglican priest after beating him, under the guise of playing masquerade, have been arrested. Although the reason for the attack was yet to be ascertained, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed the incident said the three persons and the masquerade regalia... Read More

Masquerade, police, priest

Kids behind the Yola barracks bomb blast were paid N2500

Apparently, the bomb from the bomb blast, which occurred on Thursday at the Kofare area of Yola, close to a mechanic workshop along Numan Road, was in possession of four children. The children told the police that an unknown man gave them N2, 500 to carry out the attack. The Boko Haram insurgent instructed them... Read More

arrested, boko haram, kids

This woman will starve her husband of sex until he pays his debt

39-year-old Mrs Modinat Idowu, told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos state on Thursday that she would continue to deny her husband, Akeem Idowu, sex until he has paid the debt he is owing her. The trader said this while responding to a suit filed by her 45-year-old husband whom she has been married to... Read More

debt, husband, none, woman

49-year-old gynecologist commits suicide in Edo

49 year-old Chief Consultant Gynecologist and Managing Director of Hope Medical Center Benin City, Dr John Abode’s death which was once ruled as homicide, has been pass off as suicide. He was found dead in his wardrobe last Tuesday. A top security source said that the deceased who was said to have attempted suicide on... Read More

49 ynecologist, dies

Buhari reportedly wants to make up with Tinubu with this deal

It looks like President Muhammadu Buhari is aware that the National leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu is angry with him and so he’s making moves to pacify the Jagaban. Buhari is said to be considering some measures that would cement his relationship with Tinubu after the crack over the way the... Read More

Buhari, pacify, Tinubu

Hoodlums launch fresh attack on anti-Aregbesola crowd

Barely two days after hoodlums disrupted the anti-Aregbesola protest in Osogbo, hoodlums suspected to be sympathetic to the All Progressives Congress (APC) again attacked some residents of the state capital believed to be against Aregbesola. The fresh attack took place at a popular newsstand, Makson Junction, opposite Old Governor’s Office in Osogbo on Thursday and... Read More

Aregbesola, attacks, Osogbo, thugs

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