The News Blog

November 15, 2014

Woman arraigned for stealing husband’s N2.3million jeep in Lagos

by Anike Jacobs One Ronke Abiola, who resides at No.15, Z.A William Road, Kay Farms Estate, Iju in Lagos, has been accused of stealing N100,000 and N2.3 million worth of items from her estranged husband. She is presently facing a four-count charge of conspiracy, fraud, stealing and threat to life, before an Ebute Meta Chief... Read More

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November 15, 2014

#DivorceDrama: My husband tells neighbours anytime we have sex – Wife laments

by Anike Jacobs A 61-year-old woman, Wuraola, has accused her 67 year old husband, Samuel Ogunleye of always talking too much and constantly raining curses on her. Wuraola told the Alakuko Customary Court in Lagos State that the 40-year-old union has been fractured resulting in needless fights between the couple. “From the outset, we constantly fought... Read More

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November 15, 2014

#DivoceCourt: My wife once attacked me with a cutlass – Husband laments

by Akan Ido Funmilayo Alabi, a 31-year-old woman has told the courts to dissolve her 14-year-old marriage to Babatunde Alabi on the grounds of battery, infidelity and general inappropriate behaviour. The distraught wife said Babatunde complains bitterly whenever she returns home late from work. “He demarcated our room, claiming to be tired of me,” Funmilayo said.... Read More

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November 15, 2014

He infected me with HIV, but I can’t leave him – Wife tells court

by Akan Ido Dasola Joshua, a middle-aged woman who resides in Ile-Tuntun, Oke-Odo area of Ibadan, Oyo State has told a Grade ‘C’ Customary Court in the ancient city how her husband, Olusegun infected her with the dreaded Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The distraught woman revealed this while trying to convince the court not to dissolve... Read More

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November 15, 2014

Analysis: An Ijaw man has been in Aso Rock for four years, but what has changed in the Niger Delta?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun This week, President Goodluck Jonathan declared his intention to contest for a second term, and he explained the things he’s achieved as the president so far. The president has done some good work in his tenure. For instance, he’s created nine new federal universities to deal with the expanding demand for university... Read More

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November 15, 2014

How I was impregnated by my uncle after raping me for 4 years -16 year old househelp

by Temitope Onitiju A 16-year-old secondary school student, Gloria, has accused an uncle whom she lived with for years, of constantly raping her and eventually getting her pregnant. Gloria, who now lives with her brother, recently gave birth to a baby on 30 September 2014. After Gloria’s brother, Obi, had tried in vain to... Read More

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November 15, 2014

“There is money in politics” – Desmond Elliot reveals why he wants to run for office

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood practitioner, Desmond Olusola Elliot, is nowadays a politician, who’s aiming to run for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2015. In a new interview with Vanguard, the celebrated actor says politics has given him more exposure to the yearnings of Nigerians. He said, “It’s been okay, it’s... Read More

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November 15, 2014

Brace-up and declare total war on #BokoHaram – ACF tells Federal government

by James Sambo The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has urged the Federal Government to declare a total war on the terrorist Boko Haram sect. According to the ACF, the Federal Government should consider recalling trained and retired members of the armed forces and other security agencies to carry out the war against the terrorists. Following an emergency meeting held on... Read More

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November 15, 2014

The day Atiku and Obasanjo shared a hot bowl of Amala

by Kolapo Olapoju For a long time after leaving office in 2007, both of them were sworn enemies, but then shared interests and mutual enemies has seen them gravitate towards each other, and now, they are even sharing a ‘hot bowl’ of Amala. OBJ: “Atiku!” AA: “Sir” OBJ:“Have you eaten? Come and eat amala with... Read More

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November 15, 2014

Ahead of 50th birthday, Governor Suswam, deputy involved in auto crash (photos)

James Sambo The convoy of Benue State governor, Dr. Gabriel Suswam and his deputy, Chief Steven Lawani was on Friday involved in an auto crash on Makurdi-Gboko Road. The governor’s vehicle and that of his security aides were badly damaged, but the he came out unhurt. The accident occurred while a driver of a station... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Update: 6 people confirmed dead in Kano explosion

by Isi Esene A suicide bomber reportedly detonated a bomb close to a petrol filling station and a security check point in the ancient city of Kano on Friday evening. Eyewitnesses say the attacked took the lives of several people but the police have put the number of casualties at eleven – six dead and... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Several feared dead as bomb blast rocks Kano

by James Sambo’ A bomb exploded in Kano this evening along Maiduguri road opposite NNPC filling station in Hotoro area of Kano, killing several people and injuring others. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion shook many buildings and a combined team of soldiers and policemen were seen moving in convoy to the area, while rescue operation... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Consulting the oracle: @Atiku, @AsiwajuTinubu hold private meetings with Obasanjo

by Kolapo Olapoju It is quite noteworthy that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has become the most sought after person by Nigeria’s two major political parties, as the 2015 election draws close. From being placated by the Peoples Democratic Party to being wooed by the opposition party, All Progressives Congress, Obasanjo is seemingly becoming the go-to... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Tragic: Female student crushed to death in auto accident (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Kolapo Olapoju A school girl has been crushed to death in an auto accident in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The incident reportedly occured on Friday, as the girl, identified as Aisha was heading to school on a motorbike. There was a collision between the bike and an unidentified vehicle, which resulted in her brain... Read More

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November 14, 2014

CAF picks Equatorial Guinea new hosts of AFCON 2015

by Mark Bassey Equatorial Guinea has been chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the replacement-host for the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco was originally picked to host the tournament, but the North African country implored CAF to postpone the tournament over fears of the recent outbreak of the Ebola... Read More

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November 14, 2014

#BokoHaram capture Chibok town

by James Sambo Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has captured Chibok community in Borno state, the town where it kidnapped over 200 Secondary school girls in April 2014. Reports say that the militants killed several villagers, while other residents escaped through bush parts and headed to Damboa after Nigerian troops fled the village. According to... Read More

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November 14, 2014

We are not sure how it happened…Myles Munroe’s son, daughter speak on his death (WATCH)

by Anike Jacobs The family of the late Dr. Myles Munroe is speaking out about the plane crash that killed the prominent evangelical pastor, his wife and co-pastor Ruth Munroe, and three other ministry leaders. During a press conference surrounded by his sister and other loved ones, Munroe’s son, Myles Munroe Jr., read a statement... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Patience Jonathan gave expired rice to Bayelsa Women (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs How lower can things get for the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? Yesterday, the first lady, Patience Jonathan visited Bayelsa to distribute empowerment materials and items to women. The visit not only caused a heavy gridlock but also paralyzied social and commercial activities on the Yenagoa Mbiama Road. At... Read More

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Ezekwesili

November 14, 2014

As Minister, I could not afford to pay my mother’s rent – @obyezeks

by Kolapo Olapoju Erstwhile Minister of Education and ‘Solid Minerals, Obiageli Ezekwesili, revealed that while serving as Minister during Obasanjo’s administration, she could not afford to pay her mother’s rent at times. Ezekwesili made the comments on Thursday, 13 November, while speaking at the ongoing national convention of the Foursquare Gospel Church, at the Foursquare... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Christians are the major target of #BokoHaram attacks – Archbishop Kaigama

by Panshak Ibrahim Speaking to journalists after a closed door meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan, the Archbishop of Jos, Ignatius Kaigama lamented the security situation in the country, saying that the Boko Haram insurgents are targeting mostly Christians in their attacks. Kaigama bemoaned the incessant attacks on communities, predominantly Christians, noting that part of... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Terrorism at its peak: ISIS unveil new currency (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Undoubtedly, the marauding insurgents of Boko Haram are watching this development with keen interest and similar aspiration. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has announced plans to mint its own currency. The terrorist organization’s currency will include seven coins: two gold, three silver and two copper. According to a statement... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Yet again, Air Force helicopter crashes in Yola

by James Sambo Days after a military helicopter on surveillance mission crashed in Damare, another military helicopter has crashed. The chopper, belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, went down around 9.pm on the night of Thusday, 13 November, around the surroundings of the Modibbo Adama University of Technology‎ [MAUTECH] in Girei LGA, Adamawa. According to... Read More

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November 14, 2014

@APCNigeria promise to defeat Jonathan and #BokoHaram

by Kolapo Olapoju The major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC, has promised to end President Goodluck Jonathan’s reign next year and also recapture all territories lost to the terrorist group, Boko Haram, if the party wins the Presidency at the 2015 polls. The national chairman of the APC, John Oyegun, made the statements while addressing... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Sheik Gumi gives a detailed comparism between Goodluck Jonathan and #Ebola

by Anike Jacobs Popular Islamic scholar Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi has compared President Goodluck Jonathan to the deadly Ebola virus. While questioning if the constitution allows Jonathan to serve for more than the stipulated eight years, the Islmaic scholar highlighted that the citizens’ vote will determine if we are fit to be declared Ebola... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Like Mahia, Mubi vigilantes chase out #BokoHaram insurgents

by James Sambo Local Vigilantes in Adamawa State have reportedly chased out Boko Haram militants out of Mubi, nearly two weeks after the town was overrun by the insurgents. The state governor, Governor Bala Ngilari, reportedly made the disclosure on Thursday, 13 November, revealing that the insurgents were driven out through a joint effort of... Read More

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November 14, 2014

US explains why it won’t sell fighter helicopters to Nigeria

by Chidi Okoye The United States has explained why it has refused to sell fighter helicopter to Nigeria, to combat the on-going crisis in the North. While fielding questions from Journalists on the allegations by the Nigerian Ambassador to the US, Prof. Adebowale Adefuye, the State Department spokeswoman, Jen Psaki, said “the US refused to... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Okada rider rapes 14-year-old tuberculosis patient in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs A Lagos based commercial motorcyclist, Andrew Ekanem, has been arrested by the police for raping his neighbour’s daughter, a 14 year old tuberculosis patient. The victims’ mother, Mrs. Adenike Aderinkomi, told Punch that the 35 year old cyclist, penetrated her daughter through the anus and vagina. “It was around 2am on Monday... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Drama in the Senate, as Army Chief refuses to speak on #BokoHaram over press presence

by Kolapo Olapoju On Thursday, 13 November, a drama of sorts ensued as members of the Senate Committee on Defence questioned the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, over the increasing spate of insurgency in the North-East. When queried by the Senate committee about the the rising insurgency and the alleged ‘ceasefire’ arrangement, the Army... Read More

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November 14, 2014

After losing Mahia and Mubi, #BokoHaram capture Hong and Gombi

by Panshak Ibrahim Following their defeat by local vigilantes and subsequent ouster from Mahia and Mubi towns, the insurgents of Boko Haram have reportedly captured two other towns, Hong and Gombi, in Adamawa. On Thursday, 13 November, Boko Haram terrorists invaded and raided Hong and Gombi, towns which are 100 kilometres from the state capital, in Yola.... Read More

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Police

November 14, 2014

419 Police officer dismissed for earning salaries from 15 police commands

by Azubuike Azikiwe A police officer, Victor Afam Banor, has been accused of collecting salaries from 15 different police commands. In total, Banor received N20 million meant for salaries of officers of Enugu State Police Command. The Nigerian Police Force told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, that the officer, who has been dismissed, had... Read More

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