The News Blog

September 2, 2014

Army beats back Boko Haram at Bama

by James Sambo Militants fighting for the terrorist group Boko Haram Monday failed in their bid to capture Bama, Borno’s second most populous town as Nigerian troops repelled the attack killing at least 45 insurgents. Located about 60 kilometres from the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, Bama has an estimated population of a population of 269,986... Read More

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September 2, 2014

11 fraudulent herbalists arrested in Ogun

by Azubuike Azikiwe Eleven persons were arrested by police officers of the Ogun State Command, on Monday, 1 September, for allegedly defrauding victims, while posing as herbalists. The suspects, who were arrested at Ilu Agbon, in Ewekoro LGA, Ogun State, have allegedly been in the business since 2004. Items like effigy, coffin and other spiritual... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Why are the Nigerian police so violent? | We investigate

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Last month, a policeman shot an African-American youth in Missouri six times and killed him. It caused an international uproar concerning racial injustice against black people in the United States. About a week later, while trying to suppress riots in the same place, another police officer was captured on camera pointing his... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Following communcal clashes, NYSC moves corpers in Nasarawa

by James Sambo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa state has announced the relocation of no fewer than 258 corps members from crisis areas in the state back to Lafia, the state capital. The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mrs Agatha Olabanji, said that the corps members were being accommodated at a safe... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Pastors behaving badly: Ukpabio threatens human rights groups

by Jewel Stephen Helen Ukpabio, the fiery pentecostal preacher in charge of the controversial Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries, and who is widely known for her “deliverance sessions” to free children and adults from being ‘witchcraft’ in Britain, is attempting to silence her critics with the threat of a £500 million (N135 billion) lawsuit, The UK... Read More

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September 1, 2014

#Ebola: Nigerian man quarantined in Malaga

by Kolapo Olapoju A Nigerian man resident in Antequera, Malaga has been quarantined after showing potential symptoms of the Ebola virus disease. He was quarantined on the morning of Monday, 1 September, in Carlos Haya hospital, where he will remain until the test results are known. The man reportedly informed hospital staff at his local... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Don’t sweat it: Bayelsa denies rumours of Ebola in town

by Isi Esene The Bayelsa health commissioner, Dr. Ayebatonye Owei, has dispelled rumours of an Ebola virus case in the state. Reacting to insinuations that three Ebola cases were recorded over the weekend at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, one of the isolation centres in the state, Owei said those were merely rumours.... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Photo of the Day: Fashola goes grocery shopping in Lagos

by Akan Ido Lagos First Lady, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola took some time off yesterday to allow the governor, Babatunde Fashola do the grocery shopping…. well, so it seems. Fashola was taken on a guided tour of the new Apapa Mall at Park Lane. The mall is developed by Wemabod Estates Limited, a subsidiary of the O’dua... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Life’s a beef: Meat consumption in Lagos has doubled – LASG

by Emma Chidiogo The crave for meat has consistently been on the rise in Lagos state, as statistics now show that over 8,000 animals (cows, goats, pigs) have been slaughtered so far in 2014. In 2011, about 4,000 animals were slaughtered, this is doubled by the 2014 figures which has already recorded over 8,000 animals... Read More

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September 1, 2014

“We need an ECOWAS Health Minister,” CSOs rethink #Ebola

Following the current epidemic of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa, civil society organizations in the region have called on ECOWAS member states to appoint a West African physician or health professional as ECOWAS Special Envoy on Ebola. The groups said in view of the recently released WHO roadmap prediction that 20,000... Read More

Ebola, ECOWAS, Health, West Africa

September 1, 2014

Why I killed famous Kano hotelier – Suspect confesses

by Isi Esene Abubakar Abdulrahman, a former employee of Alhaji Ganiyu Akambi Bello has confessed to killing him on June 25, 2015. Abdulrahman, 26, said he murdered the prominent hotelier while trying to steal money from him. Bello was the owner of Centre for Excellence Hotel and the Grand Patron of Yoruba Community in Kano State.... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Nigerian woman arrested for human trafficking in Ghana

by Emma Chidiogo A 37-year-old Nigerian, Beauty Fabine, has been charged to Takoradi Circuit Court “B”, Ghana, for human trafficking. Fabine is accused of trafficking a certain Chioma Johnson, 21, from Rivers State to Ghana for prostitution. Prosecutor, Police Inspector, Felix Danku, told the court presided by Mr. Justice Charles Nimako that the victim was... Read More

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September 1, 2014

“He makes me have sex in front of our grown-up kids” || Wife wants out of marriage

by Kolapo Olapoju A couple has seen their 17-year-old marriage dissolved in court, after the husband, Rasaq Muniru and wife, Rukayat could not agree over the location of their sex session. Their case was heard on Friday, 29 August, at a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, where the wife informed the court that... Read More

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September 1, 2014

2015: INEC wants YOU!

by Emma Chidiogo Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on Nigerians to corporate with the commission in order to ensure a successful electoral process. The Commission’s Director Of Voter Registrar, Emmanuel Akem, while speaking at a forum titled “The Continuous Voter Registration And Permanent Voter Card Distribution”,... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Teacher rapes 6-year-old girl in Bauchi

by Mayowa Aboah A teacher in Bauchi state has been arrested for allegedly raping a 6-year-old girl. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Haruna Mohammed, who disclosed this on Sunday, said that the accused, Habibu Abdullahi, gain access to the victim’s home on the basis of being her former school teacher. The DSP who... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Another case of Ebola reported in Rivers

by Isi Esene The Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has announced the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. This brings to three the number of incidents recorded in the oil rich state after a doctor who treated an infected ECOWAS staffer died. The first victim in Port Harcourt... Read More

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September 1, 2014

EFCC nabs three scammers for attempting to defraud bank

by Kolapo Olapoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested three men for attempting to defraud Enterprise Bank. The suspects, Ola Lawal, Olumide Kayode and Abass Adekunle were arrested after an usuccessful attempt to use an electronic device known as Keelog Key Grabber compromise the bank’s system and steal depositors’ funds. EFCC spokesman,... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Another firefight: Boko Haram face-off with Nigerian troops in Bama

by James Sambo Boko Haram insurgents are reportedly engaged in a firefight with Nigerian troops in the city of Bama, Borno state. The militants stormed the town in the early hours of Monday, 1 September, with the intention of taking over the town like they did Gwoza, but soldiers of the Nigerian Army stationed in... Read More

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September 1, 2014

UNILAG security chief killed at a drinking joint in Lagos

by Isi Esene Sunday Adejumo, the Head of Operations, Security Unit of the University of Lagos has been shot dead by men suspected to be assassins. Adejumo, 50, was killed by unknown gunmen on Friday night who stormed a drinking joint where he was having a drink with friends and shot him at point blank. Eyewitnesses... Read More

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September 1, 2014

“He impregnated my sister” || Woman tells court she wants out of her marriage

by Azubuike Azikiwe A housewife is seeking for the dissolution of her 15-year-old marriage over alleged physical abuse and excessive drinking by her husband. The woman, Mariam Ayoola, told a Grade 11 Customary Court in Osogbo, Osun State capital, that her husband, Stephen, also impregnated her younger sister. She said, “Our union is blessed with... Read More

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September 1, 2014

15 escaped Chibok girls get scholarship in Atiku’s university (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju 15 of the over 250 school girls abducted by Boko Haram from Chibok, Borno, have been awarded scholarships to attend the American University Nigeria Academy, AUN, Yola. The 15 girls were some of the lucky few who managed to escape the captivity of the Boko Haram, after being kidnapped from their hostels... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Blame GEJ if Ebola destroys Nigeria

by Ibrahim Shorunke The All Progressive Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to hold President Goodluck Jonathan responsible if the Ebola Virus Disease spreads more than it has done in the country. In a press release issued on Sunday in Lagos, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, accused the president of endangering the... Read More

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August 29, 2014

#Ebola: Wife of dead Port Harcourt doctor has Ebola symptoms || Brought back to Lagos

by Azubuike Azikiwe The wife of Ikyke Samuel Eneumo, the doctor who died from the Ebola virus disease in Port Harcourt has reportedly shown symptoms of the virus, and has been brought back to Lagos alongside her 3-month-old baby. Enuemo’s wife, who gave birth only three months ago, is ill with symptoms of the deadly... Read More

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August 29, 2014

10 dead, 8 missing from boat capsize in Port Harcourt [DETAILS]

by Tony Tamuno No less than 10 people have drowned following the capsizing and sinking of a boat carrying 35 passengers. The passenger boat was headed for Port Harcourt when it suffered the mishap which killed 10 people, and 8 persons reportedly missing. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) co-ordinator, Onimode Bandele confirmed the incident saying, “We... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Carry on: NANS endorse President Jonathan for second term

by Azubuike Azikiwe A delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has given President Goodluck Jonathan the green light to run for a second term in office. During a courtesy visit to First Lady, Patience Jonathan, expressed their support at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, 28 August, the National Executive... Read More

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August 29, 2014

GEJ reveals where 60% of stolen subsidy funds have been taken to [DETAILS]

by Azubuike Azikiwe During the unveiling of the national identity card on Thursday, 28 August, in Abuja, President Jonathan stated that 60 per cent of the subsidy funds were being smuggled out of the country. He said that one of the disadvantages of not having an efficient national identity management system is the abuse of... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Federal Government reverses decision to sack resident doctors

by Godwin Akanfe The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has announced that suspension of the residency training programme in all federal hospitals with effect from Thursday, August 28 has been rescinded. The Federal Government has also reinstated all resident doctors that were disengaged as a result of the suspension with effect from the same... Read More

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August 29, 2014

”They filmed a lodger’s sex session” || 3 hotel attendants arraigned for blackmail

by Kolapo Olapoju Three hotel attendants have been charged before a Magistrate Court for recording a lodgers’ sexual experience, and subsequently blackmailing the customer. The hotel employees had used the hotel’s CCTV to record the lodgers’ sex session with his girlfriend, after which they demanded a sum of N10 million, else they would release the... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Adultery! Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s wife files for divorce in London court [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju A Cable NG exclusive says that the marriage of the founder of Christ Embassy and Believers’ Love World, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, and wife, Rev. Anita Oyakhilome, will soon come to an end. The divorce proceedings have reportedly entered the final phase, with Rev. Anita said to be seeking divorce on the grounds of “unreasonable behaviour” and... Read More

August 29, 2014

It is true, Ebola has jumped to Port Harcourt (UPDATES)

by Godwin Akanfe Despite the denial by Rivers state health commissioner, Sampson Parker yesterday, YNaija can confirm that a man has died from the Ebola Virus Disease in Port Harcourt. At a press conference yesterday, Dr. Parker said that Ebola did not kill the victim, but fever and diarrhoea did. Dr. Parker also said that Rivers... Read More

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