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#MarchForOurTroops: Hundreds march in Abuja for Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

by James Sambo On Saturday, February 28, hundreds of Nigerians trooped out onto the streets of Abuja for a solidarity walk for Nigerian troops engaged in battle with Boko Haram insurgents at the North East. Nigerians,- young and old from various walks of life came out en masse for the walk which was called: ‘#MarchForOurTroops’.... Read More

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‘A spirit fell on me…’: Okada rider rapes pregnant youth ‘corper’ in Ondo

by Temitope Onitiju A commercial motorcycle rider, Tumi Ayileka, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly raping a pregnant woman, who is presently undergoing the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme in the state. Ayileka was paraded, alongside 27 suspected criminals by the State Commissioner of Police, Isaac Eke during his... Read More

Ondo, police, rapist, Tumi Ayileka

I did not avoid Jonathan in Sokoto, says Obasanjo

by Ranti Joseph Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday clarified that his failure to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan and other former presidents and heads of state during the 90th birthday celebration of former President Shehu Shagari in Sokoto, on Thursday, has nothing to do with his perceived differences with Jonathan. Following the development,... Read More

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February 28, 2015

No more losing territories to Boko Haram, Jonathan assures

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday vowed that Nigeria will never again concede any part of her territory to the Boko Haram terrorists, even as he commended the Nigerian military for recapturing lost towns and communities in the North-eastern part of the country. Jonathan who spoke through the Minister of Culture, Tourism and... Read More

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February 28, 2015

People like you cannot be the face of the police || In 10 tweets, Ezekwesili gives Mbu a dressing down

by Kolapo Olapoju Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lashed out at Assistant Inspector-General of Poilce, Joseph Mbu, over his recent comments where he urged Police officers to shoot 20 civilians for every one of them killed during the forthcoming general elections. The Convener of the #BringBackOurGirls group on Saturday, February 28, criticized the... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Gov. Chime’s aide beaten to a pulp for impregnating SS1 student

by Anike Jacob A middle-aged man who happens to be the Personal Assistant to the Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, narrowly escaped death in the hands of angry teachers for allegedly impregnating a secondary school girl in Enugu, Vanguard reports. The suspect was beaten to pulp and stripped naked for allegedly impregnating an SS1 student (names... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Nigerians march in support of troops fighting against Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Hundreds of Nigerians took to the street this morning to show support for troops fighting Boko Haram in the North-east part of the country. The march kicked off at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos around 10am. The Nigerian Army have recorded a string of successes in its onslaught against the deadly... Read More

Nigerian soliders, troops fighting boko haram

February 28, 2015

We hear N4.4billion was spent to prosecute James Ibori… for stealing billions

by Iyobosa Omoregie It was revealed in the Senate on Friday, February 27, that about £14m (N4.4bn) was spent to prosecute and secure the conviction of former governor of Delta, James Ibori, The Chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs, Narcotics, Financial Crimes and anti-corruption, Senator Victor Lar, made the revelation in the upper chamber of the National... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Diamond Bank CEO, Uzoma Dozie, Jovago MD, Marek Zmyslowski, Budgit founder, Seun Onigbinde, others gather to celebrate #YTech100 (PHOTOS)

by Jewel Stephen The 2nd edition of the #YTech100, a gathering aimed at celebrating the brightest and best in Nigeria’s technology space held yesterday at Terra Kulture. This year’s event tagged: “What’s Africa’s Next Wave?” featured speeches from the CEO of Diamond Bank Plc, Uzoma Dozie and MD of Internet Solutions Ltd., Olusola Teniola.... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Boko Haram carries out brutal attack on Shuwa tribe

by Panshak Ibrahim On Friday, February 27, residents of of several villages in the Kala-Balge district revealed to AFP that Boko Haram insurgents murdered many of their kinsmen and razed several buildings on Wednesday, February 25. The Boko Haram attack is believed to be a retaliation over the Chadian offensive against its hideouts. According to... Read More

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February 28, 2015

I was misquoted by the media || AIG, Joseph Mbu, sings a familiar tune

by Azubuike Azikiwe Assistant-Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, Joseph Mbu, says he was misquoted in the media that he ordered policemen to kill 20 civilians for every officer killed in the line of duty, during the forthcoming general elections. A couple of weeks ago, while addressing police officers of the Ogun... Read More

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February 28, 2015

How my wife returned home with another man’s pregnancy – Husband laments

by Anike Jacobs An Orile Agege Customary Court in Lagos State has dissolved the 17-year-old marriage between Funmilayo Kareem and her husband, Saliu, over adultery charges, Tribune Newspaper reports. Praying before the court, Funmilayo, a mother of three, asked that the marriage be dissolved as her husband was a dirty man and always cursed her... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Man murders his father for stopping him from reuniting with his wife (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs A 32-year-old man, Chinedu Emmanuel Nnalue has been arrested by the Anambra State police command for hacking his 59-year-old father, Nwafor Nnalue to death. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hosea Karma, who confirmed the development, disclosed that the suspect went ahead to cut the deceased’s hands and legs. Sun Newspaper reports... Read More

Bok Haram, son kills dad

February 27, 2015

4-year-old girl rescued from kidnappers in Rivers

by Anike Jacobs The Rivers State Police Command rescued a four-year-old-girl from the hands of her abductors barely 30 minutes after she was kidnapped today.The little girl who was taken away from her mother, at Ikoku Junction along Ikwerre road at Mile 2, regained her freedom by the swift intervention of the police. An eye... Read More

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February 27, 2015

No, we’re not planning to sack Jega – FG denies (again)

by Ranti Joseph The Federal Government on Friday (again) denied the reports making the rounds that the Presidency plans to sack the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega. This comes on the heels of an alarm raised by All Progressive Congress (APC) senators indicating that there is a plot to send Jega... Read More

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February 27, 2015

Corporal kills mobile Police commander in Bauchi

by Ranti Joseph A Police Corporal shot and killed the Commanding Officer, Mobile Police Force, Bauchi, SP Chris Eza. The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, on Friday, February 27, said this in a statement in Bauchi. He said: “On the 26 February, 2015 at about 11.20pm, the Commanding officer, Mopol 10 PMF, Bauchi, SP Chris L... Read More

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February 27, 2015

How we mistakenly snatched bag containing faeces, female underwear – Robbery suspect

by Anike Jacobs An armed robbery suspect, Aekanmi Najim, who was recently arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), of the Lagos State Police Command, has recounted that he once snatched a bag from a woman thinking it contained loads of cash, only to see that all he had for his troubles were human faeces and... Read More

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February 27, 2015

Asagba of Asaba endorses President Jonathan for re-election

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, February 27, visited Delta state, where he was received by the Asagba of Asaba, Chike Edozien, in his palace. While speaking, Edozien urged Jonathan to dualise the road from Asaba through Agbor and Kogi to Abuja, raise the Asaba Airport to an international hub to improve... Read More

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February 27, 2015

We will bring peace and security to Nigeria – GEJ assures

by Iyobosa Omoregie President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that his administration would restore peace and security to every part of the country. The President gave the assurance on Friday, February 27, during a courtesy visit on the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien at his palace in Asaba, Delta State. Jonathan stated... Read More

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February 27, 2015

This is how GEJ landed in Delta today (PHOTOS)

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday, February 27, arrived Delta state, on a two day visit. Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, posted on Twitter, the photos of the president on the trip. Below are the pictures;

Asaba, delta state, jonathan, Jonathan on a two-day visit to Delta

February 27, 2015

NIS steps up search for illegal immigrants ahead of the elections

by Ranti Joseph The Nigeria Immigration Service has begun raiding illegal immigrants in Osun State ahead of the general elections holding between March and April, 2014. The Comptroller of NIS in Osun State, Chris Onunwor, while parading the illegal immigrants arrested by officials of the command in Osogbo on Friday, said they were not going... Read More

immigration begins raiding of illegal immigrants, Osun State

February 27, 2015

Gov. Al-Makura assures that IDPs will vote in the elections

by Ranti Joseph The Governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, on Friday has assured the people of the state that security measures will be put in place to ensure that internally displaced persons participate in the 2015 general elections in their communities. Nasarawa has been embroiled in communal crisis which was heralded by the killing... Read More

2015 elections, Al-makura says internally displaced persons will vote in elections, Nasarawa State

February 27, 2015

Ebonyi House serves impeachment notice on Elechi

by Ranti Joseph Ebonyi state House of Assembly on Friday morning served an impeachment notice on governor of the state, Martin Elechi over what it described as act of gross misconduct. Reading the notice at the session, the acting leader of the House, Francis Nwifruru accused Elechi of huge financial misappropriation, undermining of the integrity... Read More

Ebonyi house serves impeachment notice on Elechi, Ebonyi State

February 27, 2015

Condom makers make a kill after South Korea legalizes adultery

by Chinwe Okafor We learnt earlier that it became legal to have an affair in South Korea. However, a lot of people seem to be cashing out on this. South Korea’s highest court scrapped the controversial anti-adultery law due to it “infringing people’s freedom to make their own decisions on sex, and violated the country’s... Read More

Adultery, Condom, Korea

February 27, 2015

“If I have 10 prayer points, 9 are for my husband” – Gov. Fayose’s wife

by Anike Jacobs Behind every successful man is a praying woman. We introduce to you, Mrs. Feyisetan Fayose, the prayerful wife of Ekiti state governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose. City People reports that she is a born again christian who worships with the Deeper Life Bible Ministry. In a recent chat she had with the online... Read More

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February 27, 2015

Young affluent Nigerians are being recruited into ISIS – FG raises alarm

by Anike Jacobs The Federal government has raised an alarm over the continued radicalization and recruitment of Nigerian youths, especially children of the rich studying abroad, into international terrorist group, ISIS. Speaking at a joint media briefing at the National Information Center in Abuja, the DG of the Center, Mike Omeri on Thursday, said intelligence... Read More

Isis, Nigerian and ISIS

February 27, 2015

No beef here: Ambode & Agbaje’s wives hug each other warmly (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs The wives of two of the leading candidates at this year’s gubernatorial election in Lagos, Bolanle Ambode & Abiola Agbaje were recently photographed giving each other a warm hug at an interactive session in the state. That their husbands are contesting against each other doesn’t stop these beautiful ladies from showing each other... Read More

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February 27, 2015

Man sells his own baby to herbalist for N300,000

by Chinwe Okafor A middle-aged palm tree harvester, George Maduabuchi, from Owerrinta in the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State is in the police net for allegedly selling his 14-month-old son for N300,000. According to Punch, the father of four was said to have connived with another suspect, Obinna Erondu, now at large, to perpetrate... Read More

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February 27, 2015

Man violates his daughter “to confirm her virginity”

by Anike Jacobs A man simply identified as Mr. Alex was arrested for attempting to rape his 15 year old daughter in his apartment at Abiodun street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi, Ifelodun local government area of Lagos. He claims he carried out that act to test her virginity. Leadership newspaper reports that Alex was apprehended by his... Read More

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