Category: The News Blog

Supreme Court re-lists constitution amendment case for Monday

by Ranti Joseph It seems the National assembly have found a way around it and President Goodluck Jonathan is not winning the battle as in a surprise U-turn, the Supreme…

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35 APC senators endorse Saraki for Senate President (VIDEO)

by Clifford Orji Minutes ago, Bukola Saraki uploaded these two videos on his official twitter.   The rumour going around about a consensus candidate for the position of Senate…

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Family denies allegations that Osun worker attempted suicide related to unpaid salaries

by Ranti Joseph Remember the civil servant, Femi Owolabi, who almost committed suicide due to unpaid salaries by the state government, his family members have denied the report saying it was a…

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Some northern elders want Buhari to grant amnesty to Boko Haram terrorists

by James Sambo Prominent northerners have implored the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to declare amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents when he takes over power on May 29. The elders who made…

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Buruji Kashamu’s home surrounded by NDLEA

by Damilola Jagun The home of Ogun state Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu, has been surrounded by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to Channels TV, the NDLEA…

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Diezani literally ran like ‘Blessing Okagbare’ to board Buhari’s flight yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju Maybe not as fast as Blessing Okagbare, but Diezani Alison-Madueke, ran the race of her life on Friday morning, to meet up with a life-saving flight to London, which…

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Buhari may pardon soldiers on death row – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju Leading lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, says that President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, may commute the sentences of soldiers on death row. In a telephone interview with Punch…

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Over 50 world leaders will attend Buhari’s inauguration

by Kolapo Olapoju Not less than 50 world leaders will be attending the inauguration of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on May 29. This was revealed on Friday, May 22, by…

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This is what Pres. Jonathan wants to do after May 29

by Ranti Joseph Apparently, President Goodluck Jonathan has other interests after leaving office on May 29 as he hinted that his major commitment will be to engage religious and ethnic…

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GEJ trekkers arrive Otuoke, receive royal welcome (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Now we can breath and rest easy. A certain young man, John Oladele Nihi, who has embarked on a trek from Abuja on the 4th of May…

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Why Sharia court was burnt down by Kano youth

by Ranti Joseph Some aggrieved youth burnt down the Upper Sharia court, Rijiyar Lemo, following the appearance of an Islamic cleric, Abdul Inyas who was accused of blasphemy. Thousands of…

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70 year old Grandpa sexually violates 7-year-old girl with his finger

by Anike Jacobs A 40-year-old commercial driver, Sesan Tianu, who resides at No. 18b, Adetoke St., Bariga area of Lagos,was arraigned in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Wednesday…

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Senate summons Okonjo-Iweala, Allison-Madueke over fuel crisis

by Ranti Joseph The lingering fuel crisis in the country has compelled the Joint Senate Committees on Petroleum Resources to order the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy,…

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Woman gets burnt to death for allegedly being a witch

by Chinwe Okafor This apparently happened in Kebbi state, Nigeria. The woman was apparently set ablaze when the community concluded that she was a witch and took law into their…

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Frustrated Osun worker attempts to kill himself over unpaid salary

by Chinwe Okafor Senior civil servant, Mr. Ojo Owolabi, has attempted to end his life by drinking a large quantity of insecticide. According to reports, Owolabi took the action because…

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Teenager, 9-year-old arrested for kidnapping 9-month-old baby

by Chinwe Okafor A teenager, Racheal John, and Joy Atunramu, 9, have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping their neighbour’s nine-month-old baby. According to reports,…

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Alfa runs mad and dies after drinking herbal mixture ‘Jedi Jedi’

by Chinwe Okafor An Islamic cleric, Taiye Bamidele, known simply as Alfa, died after consuming herbal mixure in the FESTAC area of Lagos State. According to reports by Punch, the 24-year-old…

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52-year-old grandmother gives birth to baby, who came clutching white beads

by Chinwe Okafor A new born baby girl has reportedly come into the world clutching white wrist beads in her hands. Funke Adamson, 52-year-old grandmother, gave birth to the baby girl. The…

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Final year student slumps and dies while on excursion

by Chinwe Okafor A final year student of the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo town, Ondo State, Timilehin Akinsiku, slumped and died while on excursion to a tourist centre in…

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Edwin Clark’s grandson dies at 27

by Iyobosa Omoregie Obaro Okorodudu, the grandson of Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, is dead, at the age of 27. In a statement released on Thursday, Edwin Clark announced the death of Obaro,…

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Another adjournment for EFCC dismissal case

by Ranti Joseph The alleged case of wrongful dismissal of former assistant director, Legal and prosecution, Juliet Ibekaku and prosecutor in Legal and Prosecution Department, Michael Nzekwe, former employees of…

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“If you love me, surrender your weapon” | Fayose appeals to Hausa community

by Kolapo Olapoju   Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has appealed to the Hausa community in the Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti, to down their weapons, if indeed they love…

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Police beats up Nigerian diplomat in Equatorial Guinea

by Ranti Joseph Even top officials beaten up, in Nigeria or outside, Nigerian Diplomat, Noah Ichaba, was beaten up by the police on the street of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Ichaba…

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Buhari can’t fix Nigeria in 4 years – Anglican Primate

by James Sambo Anglican Primate, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh‎, says Nigerians should exercise a great deal of patience with President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. The cleric noted that it is an herculean task…

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EFCC Bust: One man arrested for job scam

by Ranti Joseph The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned one Chidi Alozie before Justice Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt on a 4-count charge…

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This man claims to have caught female politician using a little boy for rituals (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs A certain young man, Henry Obiazi has taken to his Facebook page to reveal how a desperate female politician attempted to use a little boy for ritual.…

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The BIG shutdown – Konga to hold App Only sales with discounts up to 75%

by Jewel Stephen Konga is once again leading innovation in the ecommerce field in Nigeria with a brand new customer offering. The leading Nigerian online marketplace will hold its first…

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Security guard kills himself… by winning drinking and smoking contest

by Anike Jacobs Oops, competition gone wrong! A security man, Thompson, has died after drinking a bottle of a popular alcoholic drink, Ogogoro and smoking five sticks of cigarette in…

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Two siblings die mysteriously in Ibadan

by Anike Jacobs The corpses of two siblings,  three-year-old Munachi, and Amarachi Ukoha, 16. were discovered at House Number 13, Cele close, Agbowo, Ibadan, Oyo State on Wednesday. They were…

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Gunmen abduct woman driving kids to school in Aba

by Ranti Joseph Is moving around no longer safe, a woman going to drop off her kids at school was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Aba, Abia state. According to…

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