The News Blog

February 6, 2015

Joint troops ‘kill Boko Haram top commander’

by Panshak Ibrahim Soldiers of the Multi National Joint Task Force are said to have possibly killed a very high ranking member of the Boko Haram sect in the ongoing joint military action in the North-East. The Boko Haram commander was killed during the battle of Malamfatoria, in a joint raid carried out by Nigerian... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Boko Haram plans to unleash suicide bombers on polling centres – FG warns

by Panshak Ibrahim The Federal Government has warned Nigerians over an orchestrated scheme to use female suicide bombers to disrupt polling centres during the general elections. The information was disseminated by the Coordinator of the National Information Centre, Mike Omeri, on Thursday, February 5, during the weekly briefing on the war against terrorism in Abuja.... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Why I will not encourage anyone to vote for Jonathan- Prof. Soyinka

by Kolapo Olapoju Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, has said he will not encourage anyone to vote for President Goodluck Jonathan, as he does not deserve a second term. The world-renowned playwright made the comment while speaking at the 2015 edition of a youth programme titled ‘Vision of the Child’ in Lagos on Thursday, February 5.... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Vote the Naija love party this Valentine [DETAILS]

by Jewel Stephen You can now finally join a party that allows you express your love this Valentine regardless of the elections. It is your constitutional right to love and be loved so exercise it! Introducing, the Naija Love Party (NLP). The NLP is one that that promises to shower you with love and gifts.... Read More

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February 5, 2015

NNPC, others indicted in forensic audit report on missing $20 billion

by Andem Effiong The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) have been indicted by the investigative forensic audit carried out by PriceWaterHouse Coopers into the allegations of unremitted funds to the Federation Accounts. The highlights of the report was released by the Auditor General for the Federation, Samuel Ukura, in... Read More

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February 5, 2015

The NMA wants presidential candidates to fill us in on their health agenda

by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has requsted that presidential aspirants explain their health agenda to Nigerians. The association expressed worry that few days before the presidential elections, none of the political parties is interested in talking about health care. While addressing journalists during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, the president... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Bishop Oyedepo has a lot to say about the lawsuit brought against him (READ)

by Ranti Joseph Founder, Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo has reacted to an alleged claim by a stock brokerage firm, Valueline securities and investment limited suing them over a breach of agreement on an N9bn worth of investment. The counsel for Oyedepo, Chioma Okwuanyi, accused the firm of being a gold-digging mission. He vowed that... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Nigerian footballer sentenced to prison for selling cocaine

by Ranti Joseph A federal high court in Lagos on Wednesday, February 4 has sentenced one Umeh Henry to two years imprisonment for unlawful possession of cocaine. Meanwhile before the pronouncement, the convict while pleading with the court to temper justice with mercy said he was a professional footballer based in Brazil. The National Drug... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Nigeria loses N21billion to pipeline vandalism in 6 weeks

by Andem Effiong Nigeria has declared a loss of over N21.37bn in the last six weeks as a result of vandalism of the Trans-Forcados and the Escravos-Lagos pipelines that convey crude oil and gas to different energy plants. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Wednesday that there had been a recent increase in attacks... Read More

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February 5, 2015

No time: King of Jordan to personally lead airstrike against ISIS

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the brutal execution of Jordanian pilot, Moaz Kasabeh, by terrorist sect, ISIS, King Abdullah of Jordan is expected to personally lead series of airstrikes against Islamic State positions. According to Shafaqna news and Iraqinews.com, King Abdullah is personally involved in conducting the air strikes. IraqiNews report said: “The Jordanian King Abdullah... Read More

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February 5, 2015

I’m baffled and amused by Soludo’s allegations – Ribadu defends Okonjo-Iweala’s honour

by James Sambo Erstwhile Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has shut-down allegations made by a former Central Bank governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, that N30 trillion was stolen under the watch of the coordinating Minister of the economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Ribadu made the comments on Wednesday, February 4,... Read More

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February 5, 2015

5 Boko Haram victims diagnosed with HIV/AIDS

by Panshak Ibrahim Five persons, who are victims of Boko Haram attacks have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, in their refuge-place at the Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in Maiduguri, Borno. This was disclosed to journalists in Maiduguri on Wednesday, February 4, by the leader of a non-governmental organisation, the Business and Professional Women, Dr. Ismaila Watila.... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Konga’s ‘Valentine Love Boom’ promotion holds today

by Jewel Stephen Konga.com is bringing Valentine early as the ‘Valentine Love Boom’ promotion starts right now! Have you been eyeing any shoes, handbags, belts, shirts or fashion items? Well guess what, you can have them all today as all fashion items from your favourite brands on Konga.com are being sold at giveaway prices –... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Pres. Jonathan’s Chief Economic Adviser also replies Soludo (READ)

Azubuike Azikiwe Dr. Nwanze Okidegbe, the Chief Economic Adviser to the President, has issued a release, to counter claims made by erstwhile governor of Central Bank, Charles Soludo, who said that N30 trillion had gone missing from the nation’s coffers in the last few years. Below is the full statement by Mr Nwanze: Press Statement on... Read More

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February 5, 2015

How I escaped armed robbery attack – Delta lawyer narrates (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs You don’t believe in miracles, then read this. A seasoned lawyer and human rights activist based in Warri, Barrister Robinson Ariyo, was recently shot twice by suspected armed robbers but his skin refused to yield to the gun pellets. Narrating his miraculous encounter to Tribune Newspaper, Ariyo revealed that he was waylaid... Read More

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February 5, 2015

‘I stand by my statements’: Soludo wants Okonjo-Iweala, others to know this

by Kolapo Olapoju Erstwhile governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chukwuma Soludo, has restated his claim that not less than N30trillion of public fuunds have gone missing under Finace Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s watch. Soludo released a rejoinder saying he stands by his statements and also added that he did not include the N8.6 trillion... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Have you seen the letter of request for GEJ’s qualification? – Here you go (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju We earlier reported that a civil society organization, the Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, had sent a request to the University of Port Harcourt to provide relevant details of the doctorate qualifications of President Goodluck Jonathan. The request was filed on Monday, February 2, on behalf of one Omano Edigheji, simply... Read More

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February 5, 2015

2 brothers, 3 others killed during political rally in Lagos

by Anike Jacobs Five people, including two brothers, have been shot dead in the Ajegunle area of Lagos. They were shot after hoodlums hijacked a campaign rally organised by a Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which went through Oduduwa and Layinka streets and moved down to Cemetery Road in Amukoko. Punch reports... Read More

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February 5, 2015

OBJ will only talk on national issues after the elections – here’s why

by Anike Jacobs Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says he will no longer comment on the state of the nation until after the forthcoming general elections. The one time Nigerian president said this on Wednesday while addressing traditional rulers from Egbaland who attended a seminar organized by a non-governmental organization, The Village Network Empowerment Initiative, at the... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Adeboye wants corrupt pastors to be mindful of the “fire of the Almighty” (READ)

by Anike Jacobs The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has warned that pastors should avoid facing the wrath of God by refusing to collect bribes from politicians. “I read in the newspaper this morning that one of the serving governors in Nigeria said that some pastors in Nigeria... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Don’t drag us into politics, we’re not interested – Nigerian Army

by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian Army has come out to clear the air on allegations that the Chief of Army staff is preparing to assume the leadership of the country through an interim government in the event that the opposition party wins the 2015 general elections at the federal level. The Army stated that such... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Police set up special team to track election offences

by Andem Effiong Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has established a Special Investigative Team to investigate electoral offences during the forthcoming general elections and the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force Legal/Prosecution Department would head the team. In a statement signed by the Force spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu in Abuja on Wednesday, February 4,... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Boko Haram’s attacks on Fotokol foiled by Cameroonian soldiers

by Panshak Ibrahim On Wednesday, February 4, Boko Haram insurgents went on rampage in the Cameroonian border town of Fotokol where they killed civilians and torched a mosque before they were forced back by regional forces. The attack comes a day after Chadian troops reportedly flushed the jihadists out of Gamboru, which is 500 metres... Read More

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February 4, 2015

It’s a lie! INEC refutes Reuters’ report of election postponement

by Kolapo Olapoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has refuted a report by Reuters, which insinuated that Nigeria may delay the general elections if permanent voters card distribution is too low. Reuters had quoted the National Commissioner of INEC, Amina Zakari, as making a statement about the potential postponement of the polls. A statement... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Blame Northern leaders for Boko Haram – Obanikoro says

by Kolapo Olapoju Musiliu Obanikoro, the former Minister of State for Defence, has blamed northern leaders for the emergence and rise of terrorist sect, Boko Haram. He uttered the comments on Wednesday, February 4, at the inauguration of a civic centre built by a member of the House of Representatives, Abiodun Akinlade, at the Federal... Read More

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February 4, 2015

EFCC arrests syndicate for N115 million oil scam (PHOTOS)

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to arraign Emmanuel Owoicho, Managing Director, Owoema Resources Limited and five others over an alleged N115 million oil deal. Others are Michael Morowei Oghenemi, Managing Director Standard Allied Universal Concept Limited; Emeka Achielefu Nwangwa, Managing Director, Ann Petroleum Investment Company; Parbor Wariowei, Managing... Read More

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February 4, 2015

EFCC declares Murtala Nyako and son wanted

by Panshak Ibrahim Immediate past governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Apart from Nyako, the EFCC also declared wanted his son, a retired Naval officer, Abdul Aziz Murtala Nyako. Father and son are wanted in a case of criminal conspiracy, stealing, abuse of... Read More

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February 4, 2015

FG approves fast train rail lines from Abuja to Lokoja

by Andem Effiong Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Tuesday, February 3 said the Federal Government had approved the design of a rail line project from Abuja to Lokoja in furtherance of government’s efforts to transform the transport sector. Sambo disclosed this at the Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential rally in Lokoja, Kogi, where he stated that the... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Human rights group request details of GEJ’s doctorate degree

by Ranti Joseph A civil society organization, the Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, on behalf of one Omano Edigheji, simply described as a Nigerian citizen, has sent a Freedom of Information, FOI, request to the University of Port Harcourt to provide relevant details of the doctorate qualifications of President Goodluck Jonathan. The request stated that... Read More

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