The News Blog

February 8, 2015

African nations pledge 8,700 troops to fight Boko Haram

by Ranti Joseph African nations pulling together a regional force to fight Nigeria’s Boko Haram militants on Saturday pledged 8 ,700 soldiers, policemen and civilians, an increase from earlier estimates for the mission. The African Union had previously authorised a force of 7, 500 troops from Nigeria , Chad , Cameroon , Niger and Benin... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Like always, we hear TB Joshua predicted election postponement

by Anike Jacobs Amidst the controversy swirling around the decision by the electoral commission to postpone Nigeria’s elections by six weeks, Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua has released a video online with a prophecy he allegedly gave one year ago. “What I am seeing is heavy. I am seeing rain – the cloud is darker. The... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Plateau ex-gov, Joshua Dariye’s father kidnapped

by Ranti Joseph Gunmen, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, on Saturday kidnapped Pa Dariye Defwan, the 87- year-old father of the former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye. It was reported that the gunmen, numbering about nine stormed the home of the octogenarian in the Mushere area of Bokkos in Bokkos Local Government Area on... Read More

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February 8, 2015

#300Days: Malala calls for global action to free Chibok schoolgirls

by Kemisola Filani Nobel peace laureate, Malala Yousafzai has called for global support to help release the 276 girls kidnapped by the Boko Haram from the Government Girls’ Secondary School in the remote town of Chibok, Borno state, on the 14th of April, 2014. To mark their 300 days in captivity, Malala said “As we... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Lebanese couple ‘offer N400,000 to assault victim’ in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs We recently reported that a Nigerian woman was tortured by her bosses – a lebanese couple. Well, we’ve got an update on the story, the Nigerian woman has now been offered her N400,000 in a bid to settle the matter. The woman at the centre of the alleged torture, Grace Okpara, told... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Drama as cows block expressway in Ondo, cause accident (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs During the week, a mild drama occurred in Akure, the Ondo state capital over the sharing formula of cows numbering 11, crushed to death by a luxurious bus. According to Vanguard Newspapers, the incident occurred around 4am along the Akure-Owo expressway. Although no death was recorded or any passenger wounded in the bus but their sleep was disrupted... Read More

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February 8, 2015

“I’m the first person that will break the supposed jinx in Oyo State” | “They should stop commercialising Jesus Christ, he’s our Lord and Saviour” | These are our top 7 quotes of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju Every week, people talk, most of all politicians. While some make sense, others, not so much, however, they have one thing in common; their comments pique interest. We bring to you the top 7 quotes of the week: 1. “There is always a first person to do something. I’m the first one(person) that will... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Full text of Attahiru Jega’s election postponement speech (READ)

by Jewel Stephen On Saturday, February 7, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, announced the postponement of Nigeria’s general elections. Below is the full text of Jega’s address: Introduction We invited you here today to make known the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the timetable for the... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Pentecostal pastors want Amaechi to back up accusation with names

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has challenged Governor Rotimi Amaechi to provide proof to back up his allegation that some pastors had collected the sum of N6 billion from the PDP for the purpose of influencing their members to vote for President Goodluck Jonathan in the presidential elections. During the 13... Read More

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February 7, 2015

From Winners to Redeemed to Chosen, GEJ goes to the Lord’s house… again

by Kolapo Olapoju In the midst of all the chatter about whether or not the general elections has truly been postponed by INEC, President Jonathan continues his church-nobbing tour. After being at Winners Chapel weeks ago, the president was present at the Redemption camp on Friday, February 6… and now, he has visited the Lord’s... Read More

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February 7, 2015

In the midst of it all, Pastor Adeboye changes profile picture to Jonathan, cover photo to Osinbajo (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has updated his profile picture and cover photo of his official Facebook account to photos of President Goodluck Jonathan and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s running mate under the All Progressive Congress party. The respected Man of... Read More

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February 7, 2015

But why are there soldiers, armoured trucks on Lagos roads? (See Photos)

by Kolapo Olapoju Following widespread speculations that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may have decided to postpone the forthcoming elections, soldiers and armoured personnel carriers have been sighted on the streets of Lagos. Several people on social media claim to have spotted convoys of military men and tanks on different parts of the metropolitan city.... Read More

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February 7, 2015

We can’t ensure security unless elections are postponed – Military (Report)

by Anike Jacobs Military service chiefs say they will not provide security on the 14th of February for the election poll if it is not postponed. In a letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the military said soldiers will not be available to provide security anywhere in the country if it goes... Read More

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February 7, 2015

#EkitiGate: How the Army was used to rig elections in Ekiti and Osun – Captain Koli

by Kolapo Olapoju Captain Sagir Koli – the Nigerian Army Captain who was said to have been responsible for leaking the audio evidence implicating top officials of the Federal Government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, on election rigging – has issued a release to state his case. According... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Pres. Jonathan visits Redemption Camp – here’s what he said (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan visited the monthly Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Redemption Camp, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday and urged Nigerians to vote on the 14th of February. Stating that he did not intend to campaign in the church service, he said, “Firstly, let me sincerely... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Painter ‘rapes 3-year-old girl, offers her parents N100,000’

by Anike Jacobs One 25-year-old painter, Hamzat Afeez, has been arrested for raping a three-year-old girl in the Egbeda area of Lagos State. Reporting how Afeez carried out the act, Punch Newspapers said he took the victim’s younger sister into his room while their mother washed clothes in the house. The victim was said to... Read More

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February 7, 2015

No, seriously: Reuben Abati spent his time replying The Economist

by Kolapo Olapoju The presidency yesterday issued a response to the editorial by UK magazine, ‘The Economist’, where President Goodluck Jonathan was described as a failure who does not deserve to get re-elected. The editorial compared him with the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, which it says is a better option than... Read More

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February 6, 2015

We hear 19 giant bombs have been uncovered in Adamawa

by James Sambo 19 giant bombs have been reportedly uncovered by the police in Adamawa. The discovery was made on Friday, February 6, in a bush in the state. Meanwhile, the Police Commissioner in Yola, Gabriel Adeji, has reportedly confirmed the bomb-pile found in the state. More to follow on this story…

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February 6, 2015

Was Timipre Sylva arrested by the DSS or was his visit err… voluntary?

by Iyobosa Omoregie The former governor of Bayelsa, Timipre Sylva, on Friday, February 6, went in for questioning at the Department of State Services (DSS). While some reports say Sylva, a chieftain of the APC, was arrested by the operatives of DSS, others say he voluntarily appeared before the security agency upon invitation. Dofie Ola,... Read More

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February 6, 2015

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Soldiers ‘attack Nasir El-rufai in Kaduna’

by Ranti Joseph Some soldiers in Kaduna on Friday, February 6, reportedly molested the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Nasir El-rufai in Kaduna State. According to Rufai’s Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, who tweeted via his Twitter handle, @muyiwaadekeye, the soldiers attacked El-rufai at the junction of Ahmadu Bello way and Rabah junction in the... Read More

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February 6, 2015

Alison-Madueke orders NNPC to refund $1.48billion debt

by Ranti Joseph The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to defray $1.48 billion remittances due to the Federation Account by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, being signature bonus, taxes and royalties on the assets transferred to the firm. NPDC is an upstream subsidiary of NNPC.... Read More

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February 6, 2015

INEC is still meeting to decide if elections will hold o…

by James Sambo The chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, is to meet with the national electoral commissioners and with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory on Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7, respectively. The purpose of the two meetings is for... Read More

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February 6, 2015

Finally, foreign journalists get go ahead to cover elections

by Andem Effiong Over 300 foreign journalists who applied to cover the forthcoming general elections have been accredited, ending speculations they might not be allowed to provide coverage. This was disclosed by the permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Folasade Yemi-Esan who confirmed the accreditation of the media professionals in Abuja. “In line with... Read More

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February 6, 2015

NAFDAC approves scorpion venom for cancer treatment

by Andem Effiong The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the introduction of a homeopathic remedy for managing pain in cancer patients. The drug, Vidatox 30 CH, is a biotherapeutic, with scorpion venom as active ingredient, manufactured by Cuba-based firm Labiofam and was formally introduced on the Nigerian market on... Read More

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February 6, 2015

PVC collection: Private sector advised to close early, as Lagos declares public holiday

by Ranti Joseph The Lagos State Government has declared Friday, February 6, as a work-free day for its workers. This was disclosed in a statement by the state Head of Service, Oluseyi Williams. The government also urged private sector employers to release their workers early to enable those of them who are yet to collect... Read More

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February 6, 2015

Woman keeps late brother’s skeleton in wardrobe for 2 years (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs A popular food vendor in Eke-Awka market, Anambra State, Ngozi Aloefuna, has been arrested for being in custody of the remains of her brother, Stephen Aloefuna, a former footballer with Rangers International Club in the 80s. His body was hidden in the family house for the about 2 years. Residents of Amikwo... Read More

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February 6, 2015

FG bans foreign trips by civil servants

by James Sambo The Federal Government has placed a ban on all foreign trips by civil servants. The decision, which took effect from January 2015, became necessary following the fall in government revenue, as a result of the global plunge of oil prices. A circular from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service... Read More

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February 6, 2015

Policemen in Delta assault taxi driver over N100 bribe (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs A taxi driver was forced out of his vehicle and beaten on Thursday by policemen allegedly over his refusal to part way with N100 bribe. The incident reportedly happened around Orpiah, Close to Delta State University. Eyewitnesses say it’s starting to become a usual occurrence for policemen in the area to assault... Read More

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February 6, 2015

#InCaseYouMissedIt: FG launches new National Security strategy

by Ranti Joseph The Federal government on Thursday, February 5, at the presidential villa, Abuja, formally launched a New National Security Strategy document, to combat the spate of terrorism in the country. The new strategy is already been used, as the document was actually prepared last year. National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki while delivering his... Read More

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February 6, 2015

“Former dictator is a better choice than a failed president” – The Economist endorses Buhari

by Kolapo Olapoju Popular UK magazine, The Economist, believes that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is more capable to lead Nigeria, moving forward. The influential magazine published an editorial in its current edition, titled: “Former dictator is a better choice than a failed president”, where it stated... Read More

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