by Dolapo Adelana The police have arrested one Abubakar, a tea seller in Ngwayanma, in the Kontagora area of Niger State for allegedly sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy, identified only as Aminu, The Punch reports. According to the newspaper, Abubakar had reportedly abducted Aminu from his parents’ house sometime in March and held him hostage in his (Abubakar’s) apartment.... Read More

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January 21, 2017

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“My husband’s manhood is lifeless,” wife tells court

A woman has approached the Oja Oba/Mapo Grade C Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State for the dissolution of her marriage. Speaking during the hearing, Zainab Sanni said she could no longer continue with the marriage as her husband was impotent. She said, “He’s not a man. His manhood is lifeless. He knows that my charge... Read More

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August 20, 2016

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Opinion: Why is the North so afraid of restructuring?

by John Danfulani So far, major pan cultural clusters of Southern Nigeria like Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndi Ibgo et al have added their receptive voices to the quest of restructuring the dysfunctional and poorly designed political structures of Nigeria. These groups and individuals are aggressively pressing their positions and prescribing how Nigeria political structure and power... Read More

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July 26, 2016

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President Buhari orders NNPC to deepen its exploration of oil in the North-East

President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to deepen its search for oil in the north-east of Nigeria According to a statement signed by the NNPC spokesman, Garba Deen Muhammad, NNPC will step up its operations in the search for oil in the Chad basin and other parts of the inland sedimentary... Read More

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July 14, 2016

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Senators, AGF clash over Saraki, Ekweremadu forgery case

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday finally honoured the invitation of the Senate to come in and explain why the forgery suit was brought up against the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. The senate had on Tuesday passed a resolution directing Malami to appear... Read More

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July 10, 2016

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Sokoto governor, Tambuwal and Abdusalami Abubakar visits Shehu Shagari (PHOTOS)

Former President of Nigeria, Shehu Shagari on Sunday hosted former military head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal when the duo visited him at his Sokoto residence. See photos of them together below.

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July 8, 2016

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FG trains special team to prosecute Saraki, Ekweremadu, others

The Federal Government has instituted 20 teams of prosecutors, comprising 80 lawyers all together to handle high profile criminal cases following due investigation by law enforcement agencies. Reportedly, each of the teams has four lawyers with a Senior Advocate of Nigeria as the head even though the identities of the lawyers, who were allegedly specially... Read More

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June 7, 2016

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‘Nigeria military not after Tompolo’ – DHQ

The Nigerian military is not particularly interested in former Niger Delta warlord, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, unless he is found to be part of the recent militancy in the oil rich region, says the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar. The spokesperson said this during an interview with Punch, where he noted... Read More

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January 7, 2014

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Boy to die by hanging in Kano after losing murder case

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Anwar Surah has benn sentenced to death by hanging by a Kano High Court presided over by Justice Nura Sagir. The judgement which was delivered at the Audu Bako secretariat, Justice Nura said said he delivered the judgement under 221 of the penal code and he was convinced beyond reasonable doubt based on the... Read More

November 30, 2013

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Sexy or trashy? Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar flaunts the thighs in ‘crazy’ jeans (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar sure knows how to keep ’em talking. The pretty lady posted this photo on her Instagram page wearing a chic white top showing much of her midriff and torn denim jeans that’ll make rag day university students swoon in envy. She aptly captioned the post “FEAR?F DAT.” No... Read More

March 22, 2013

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You’ve been warned (again): Vehicles with tinted glasses will be seized

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has again ordered his officers to arrest and bring to book, motorists using tinted glasses, as well as unregistered vehicles. Abubakar also expressed worry over what he called “the negative security implications associated with the unrestrained infringement on relevant laws on the use of tinted glasses and unregistered vehicles despite... Read More

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July 6, 2012

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The Police IG just gave his number to the public (we called it and it doesn’t work)

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Mohammadu Dahiru Abubakar, Inspector-General of the Nigerian Police Force, wants to be as close to Nigerians as he can get. He has released what is believed to be his personal number to the public; a first for an IG in Nigeria. Nigerians can now have access to the IG whenever they... Read More

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Man rapes 12-year-old boy to death in Niger

“My husband’s manhood is lifeless,” wife tells court

Opinion: Why is the North so afraid of restructuring?

President Buhari orders NNPC to deepen its exploration of oil in the North-East

Senators, AGF clash over Saraki, Ekweremadu forgery case

Sokoto governor, Tambuwal and Abdusalami Abubakar visits Shehu Shagari (PHOTOS)

FG trains special team to prosecute Saraki, Ekweremadu, others

‘Nigeria military not after Tompolo’ – DHQ

Lai Mohammed: The Presidency and its dubious self appraisal

Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar reacts to pregnancy rumours, shares picture evidence (PHOTOS)

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Boy to die by hanging in Kano after losing murder case

Sexy or trashy? Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar flaunts the thighs in ‘crazy’ jeans (LOOK)

You’ve been warned (again): Vehicles with tinted glasses will be seized

The Police IG just gave his number to the public (we called it and it doesn’t work)

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