Nyanya again! Bomb scare reported at Abuja (READ)

A Nigerian descendant could be the first ‘black’ Prime Minister of the UK [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju According to predictions by British political observers, a 35-year-old Nigerian/British, Chuka Ummuna, could become the first black Prime Minister in the United Kingdom. His late father, Bennett Ummuna, was a Nigerian politician who ran for the governorship of Anambra State during the Babangida Administration. Chuka is an English and French Law graduate... Read More

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#BeInspired! Two Nigerian female students find new solution for bad breath (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Two Nigerian students of Doregos Private Academy, Ipaja, Lagos – Eveshorhema Sophia Samuel-Alli and Ibukunoluwa Ruth Oladeinde have discovered that African walnut can cure bad breath. Their project – Walnut: Sustainable Solution to Halitosis, was presented at the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair which held in Los Angeles, USA in... Read More

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FG makes a u-turn – Resident doctors were suspended, not fired

by S’ola Filani The Federal Government has denied ordering the sack of striking members of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), saying they have only been placed on suspension, contrary to reports. Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, stated this while briefing State House correspondents in Abuja, on Wednesday, noting that the change in vocabulary... Read More

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Impeachment: Enugu deputy governor explains why he blacked out at a hearing

by S’ola Filani About a week after he slumped while defending himself before the panel investigating allegations of gross misconduct levelled against him by the State Assembly, the embattled Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Sunday Onyebuchi Wednesday resumed his defence, and explained why he slumped. “I had been sick and was taking medication before appearing... Read More

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2015: Lagos, Kano have the highest number of registered voters

by David Cyril The National Electoral Commission (INEC) has put the current total number of registered voters in Nigeria at 70,383,427, of which Lagos with 5,426,391 has the highest number of registered voters in the country. Kano is said to have about 4,751,818, which makes it the second highest of registered voters in Nigeria, 2010... Read More

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Ebola survivor causes commotion in church

by S’ola Filani Who is in for some early morning laughter? One of the health attendants that attended to the Liberian Patrick Sawyer, but survived the ravages of the disease, allegedly caused commotion in her church last Sunday. According to reports, the young woman (name withheld) had stepped out to testify to the goodness of... Read More

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Nigerian Police force gets bomb disposal robot from United States [DETAILS]

by Damilola Jagun The new Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba was presented with a high tech bomb disposal robot by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, during a visit of latter to the force headquarters on Wednesday, 20 August. The robot was presented alongside other equipments which will assist in the counter terrorism war,... Read More

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Family affair! Chief Judge of Lagos hands-over to younger sibling (READ)

by Jewel Stephen For the first time in the history of Nigeria, a female state chief judge hands over to a sibling. The daughters of Justice James Williams, recorded the feat on Wednesday, 20 August, when Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Fashola, swore in Justice Funmilayo Atilade as the new chief judge of the state, taking... Read More

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Ebola: Fiance of late nurse, Obi Ejelonu admitted to hospital

by S’ola Filani Fiancé to the late nurse, Obi Ejelonu, is suspected to have contracted the Ebola virus from his late lover who contracted the Ebola virus while treating the late Liberian, Patrick Sawyer. Mr. Dennis (the fiancé) has allegedly showed symptoms of the disease and has been admitted in the hospital.According to reports, Dennis... Read More

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Nine nabbed in Delta for making away with permanent voters’ cards

by Azubuike Azikiwe The police in Delta State have arrested nine persons for allegedly stealing about 1301 permanent voters’ cards meant for distribution in Ughelli South and Ethiope West local government areas of the state. Those arrested include Bulless Mrikugbe, Raymond Justus Ese, Josiah Shetode and Felix Obokan. Five others whose names were not mentioned... Read More

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You’ll soon be seeing a space-age road safety officer as FRSC protects its officers against Ebola

by Obinwanne Mordi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has distributed personal protective kits to its operatives to protect them from the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The FRSC Corps Marshal, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, who made the presentation at a meeting with commanding officers, said the equipment was to protect them from the virus while on... Read More

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Another five being tested for Ebola in Lagos

by Godwin Akanfe There are five new suspected cases of the Ebola Virus Disease in Lagos. This was announced earlier today by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris as a press conference. All five were brought to the Yaba Mainland Hospital, Lagos, yesterday. Dr. Idris said that two of those cases were from secondary... Read More

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Political Intolerance – …and the saints go on rampage in Imo

by David Cyril Billboards erected by loyalists of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, and the People’s Democratic Party, PDP have been reportedly destroyed by unknown persons in in Obowo and Njaba local council areas of Imo state. However, the billboards erected by All Progressive Congress, APC, party faithfuls were left untouched. Emperor Iwuala, the aide of... Read More

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Offering thief! Technician caught stealing from church purse

by Damilola Jagun A technician has been arraigned by Policemen of Azikoro Divisional headquarters of the Bayelsa Police Command before a magistrate’s court, for stealing N720,000 offering money, belonging to a church along the Swali area of the state. The technician carried out the theft when he was hired by the church pastor to repair... Read More

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Woman jailed for trying to smuggle babies from Nigeria to the United Kingdom

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 51-year-old woman, Ijeoma Udechukwu, has been jailed for trying to smuggle two babies into the United Kingdom. The sentencing was carried out on Monday, 18 August, at Isleworth Crown Court. The woman, who is from Kennington, south-east London, was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for two years, 180 hours unpaid... Read More

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Another Liberian with Ebola receiving treatment in Lagos

by S’ola Filani Barely a month after a Liberian national, Patrick Sawyer imported the deadly Ebola disease into Nigeria, and a day after the death of Dr. Stella Adadevoh, another Liberian is in Lagos with the disease. A Senior Registrar with Igbobi Orthopaedic hospital, Lagos, Dr Akindele Akintayo made this known while speaking on Channels Television’s... Read More

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#DailyNewsVlog on Chxta’s corner: Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh’s death and Mutiny in the army

Today we pay tribute to Dr. Stella Adadevoh, God rest her soul. Then we talk about the discontent seemingly brewing in the army. And oh, we got interrupted by the Smooth FM head honcho along the way.

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Student crushed to death by bus driver in Abia [DETAILS]

by Azubuike Azikiwe An undergraduate student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, was on Monday, 18 August, crushed to death outside the university gate by a bus belonging to Akwa Ibom State Transport Corporation. The student, identified as Cynthia, was a diploma student at the department of computer science. She reportedly died on the... Read More

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Pope Francis says he has two or three years more [DETAILS]

by Chidi Okoye The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has implied that he may have only two or three years remaining in office. He said this while speaking to journalists aboard his jet as he returned to Italy from a trip to South Korea on Tuesday, 19 August. According to Mainonline, Pope Francis said he... Read More

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You dey owe; we no dey owe – PDP and APC in Ekiti trade accusations

by Godwin Akanfe The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the state government over the alleged non-payment of the July salary of local Government workers and teachers in the state, saying it is wicked to deny workers their wages. Party spokesman, Kola Oluwawole said the party noted that the action... Read More

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Teenager rapes chicken to death in Ondo (READ)

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 19-year-old boy has reportedly confessed to having sexual intercourse with a chicken, till it gave up the ghost. He confessed that he carried out the act with the chicken at about 11.20pm yesterday, 19 August in Akure, Ondo state. The teenager was said to have been forced out of his home town after... Read More

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NFF building in Abuja is on fire [DETAILS]

by Mark Bassey Some offices of the Nigeria Football Federation offices in Wuse Zone 7, Abuja went up in flames this morning. This fire incident comes against the backdrop of the current leadership tussle within the football body, and as the embattled Aminu Maigari-led board is trying to return to work. Although, the cause of the... Read More

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Nuhu Ribadu says he did not mean to hurt anyone with his defection (READ)

by James Sambo Following his defection from All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and reports that he insulted President Goodluck Jonathan and some other politicians, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has released a statement on his Facebook page clarifying the situation and stating his position. Ribadu says he did not mean to hurt anyone... Read More

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#RipAdadevoh: How the brave doctor Adadevoh, saved Nigerian lives from #Ebola

by S’ola Filani Medical Doctor, Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, bravely saved the country from a potential epidemic of the Ebola Virus Disease, before she fell to the disease on Tuesday night. Dr. Adadevoh was infected when she forcefully restricted Mr. Patrick Sawyer to his bed after he tried to remove the drip administered on him, and leave... Read More

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The “safest state” in the North-East, Gombe, casts a nervous eye on its youth

by James Sambo Residents of Gombe, the state with by far the best security record in the North-Eastern geopolitical zone of the country, are worried over rising cases of youth restiveness in the state. Yesterday, state governor, Ibrahim Dankwambo’s Chief of Staff, Ahmed Yayari, announced that late last week, two employees of the State Social... Read More

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Eight policemen move up the food chain

by Betty Onwochie Eight new Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIG) have been approved for the Nigeria Police by the Police Service Commission (PSC), the agency that regulates the Force. Six of the new DIGs were previously Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG), while two were Commissioners of Police (CP). The officers are Dan’Azumi Doma,... Read More

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“Nigeria should sanction America over Dr Adadevoh’s death”: Top 10 tweet tributes (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju As first reported by YNaija, Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh of First Consultants Hospital has died from the Ebola Virus Disease. Since the news of her death hit the public sphere, social media users have been writing tributes about the doctor who single-handedly saved the country from the Ebola epidemic by refusing to... Read More

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Man rapes seven-year-old girl, damages her private parts

by S’ola Filani A 29 year old Lagosian, Julius, who lived in a rented apartment on Obafalabi Street, Ojodu Berger area of Lagos, has been arrested by the Lagos state police command for raping a seven-year-old girl, damaging her private parts and distorting her urination. According to reports, Julius tricked the little girl (a primary... Read More

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This is biased reporting – DHQ responds to allegations by British media

by James Sambo The Defence Headquarters has faulted an Independent newspaper of London report which accused the Nigerian military of various human rights abuses including committing “war crimes by terrorizing some of its citizens in the war against insurgency” in northern Nigeria. In two separate statements posted on the DHQ Website, the military described the... Read More