SSS discovers Nasir el-Rufai’s hideout in Abuja

by ‘Jola Sotubo After invading his home to no avail, the Department of State Security Services (SSS) is said to have finally discovered the whereabouts of former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasiru el-Rufai. el-Rufai incurred the wrath of the security agency after he was said to have made inciting statements and... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Oby Ezekwesili reacts to Nasir el-Rufai’s SSS drama (READ)

by Akan Ido Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to attempts by the State Security Service (SSS) to arrest ex-FCT Minister and member of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir el-Rufai over alleged “provocative comments” made by the latter. Ezekwesili reacted on her Twitter timeline urging both sides to learn the language of... Read More

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January 24, 2014

SSS gets arrest warrant for ex-FCT minister, Nasir el-Rufai

by Akan Ido The State Security Service have finally secured a warrant of arrest for the former Federal Capital Territory minister, Nasir el-Rufai. Officials of the SSS had earlier today made attempts to bring him in for questioning over alleged statements made by el-Rufai which was considered inflammatory and capable of causing some rumpus in... Read More

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January 24, 2014

SSS summons Nasir el-Rufai over inciting statements (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasir el-Rufai, is said to have been summoned to appear before the State Security Service (SSS). Mallam el-Rufai is said to have been invited by the SSS over statements he made which have been termed inciting. el-Rufai, who is now the Interim Deputy... Read More

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January 23, 2014

Political battle intensifies as APC directs lawmakers to block 2014 Budget proposal (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido After the crucial meeting of its National Executive Committee in Abuja today, the All Progressives Congress has directed National Assembly members under the aegis of the party to “block all legislative proposals including the 2014 Budget and confirmation of all nominees to military and civilian positions to public office until the rule... Read More

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January 23, 2014

Tragic: Properties destroyed as fire razes building in Abuja

by Oge Okonkwo According to reports, a 3-storey building along Area 10, Garki, Abuja has been razed by heavy fire. The building which houses the district Union Bank of Nigeria on the second floor opposite the Cyprian Ekwensi house known as the ‘Art and Culture Centre’ got engulfed by fire on Wednesday evening causing panic. According to SaharaReporters,... Read More

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January 19, 2014

Elnathan John: Once upon a mob action in Abuja

by Elnathan John As you head home, you realize how foolish it all was, your jumping in to shield him. How you could very easily have become a headline: Writer Accidentally Killed In Mob Lynching. You think of the driver’s bloodshot eyes, his swollen, bloodied head. Friday January 10, 2014. A settlement about 24km away... Read More

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January 18, 2014

Anti-gay law: Nigerian homosexuals plan protest in Abuja

by Oge Okonkwo Under the aegis of ‘The Right Defense’, Nigerian gays and lesbians are staging a protest, daring President Goodluck Jonathan by demonstrating in Abuja. According to a statement, they are protesting against the anti-gay law which took effect on 7 January after the president’s assent. The anti-gay law has been criticized by a few... Read More

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January 18, 2014

“You are a threatened generation…”: The top 10 quotes from the GenVoices telethon (READ)

by Akan Ido 100,000 Voices Telethon held at Koga studios, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos and was broadcast live on Channels TV, EbonyLife TV and Beat FM today. The event saw celebrities lining up in large numbers to lend their voices to the project-driven platform to harness the energy of young Nigerians for practical efforts towards nation... Read More

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January 13, 2014

PDP crisis: NWC members to boycott meeting with Tukur

by ‘Jola Sotubo The game seems to be up for the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Bamanga Tukur as the members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) are said to be planning to boycott a meeting with him slated to hold today. The PDP NWC is mostly responsible for this latest... Read More

January 10, 2014

Gimba Kakanda: FCT Abuja ‘Park N Pay’ policy is simply a cheap fraud

by Gimba Kakanda I don’t like Lagos, this you need to know, which is why I endorse timely traffic regulation systems that may protect us from disorganised population growth likely to decongest Abuja roads. But this ‘Park N Pay’ policy is not meant to be true. I don’t have to spell this out, even to... Read More

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January 7, 2014

Monster: Pastor jailed for raping a 6-year-old girl in Abuja

by ‘Jola Sotubo A pastor in Abuja has been arrested and charged to court for allegedly raping a 6-year old girl. Michael Dimowo, a resident of Galadimawa village in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory was sentenced to 10 years in prison for having forceful sexual intercourse with the young girl. The 24-year... Read More

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January 5, 2014

FCT taxi driver stripped naked by city officials, shots fired (Viewer Discretion)

by Oge Okonkwo According to Linda Ikeji’s blog, the incident was witnessed by a freelance journalist in Abuja. This is how the blog narrated the incident: Officials of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board and police stripped a taxi driver naked after they caught him trying to pick passengers at Kuchingoro Junction along airport road in Abuja. He said as the... Read More

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January 4, 2014

How runway was blocked and APC delegation prevented from landing at Gombe Airport

by Akintomiwa Agbaje An aircraft carrying a delegation led by a former Minister of State for Power and Steel, Muritala Aliyu, of the All Progressive Congress was prevented from landing at the Gombe Airport. Reports on Friday say that the aircraft was about to land when the pilot saw that a fire truck was parked at... Read More

January 2, 2014

Police investigate suicide by father of 7 in Abuja

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The death of Frederick Onigbo has led to the FCT police command to commence investigations into incidence. It occured on new year eve and is being investigated as an alleged suicide by the resident of Gwarimpa Estate in the Federal Capital Territory. According to a Vanguard report: Sources told Vanguard in Abuja... Read More

December 29, 2013

El-Rufai, others escape death as Aero aircraft loses tyre while landing in Lagos

by Oge Okonkwo Aero contractors plane scheduled to arrive in Lagos from Abuja was said to have lost one of its tyres upon landing in Lagos, causing panic and mild drama among few passengers. And thanks to the experienced hands of the pilot on duty and calm cabin crew, a crash was averted. The incident... Read More

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December 26, 2013

LOOK: It’s President Jonathan and his family at Christmas in Abuja

by Oke Efagene It is no longer news that Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan, is a very religious person who does not joke with the things of God. Jonathan and his family like most Nigerians, attended Christmas day service at their local church to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ yesterday, December 25. The first family... Read More

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December 24, 2013

REPORT: Saudi Arabian Embassy releases statement claiming plane that broke down on Abuja airport runway was carrying bulletproof cars

by Rachel Ogbu New reports have revealed that the plane incident which occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport on December 4 involving a Saudi Arabian plane was carrying 5 set of bulletproof cars weighing 58 tonnes and another set of five bullet proof cars weighing 42 tonnes. The breakdown of the plane at about 9.19 pm... Read More

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SSS discovers Nasir el-Rufai’s hideout in Abuja

Oby Ezekwesili reacts to Nasir el-Rufai’s SSS drama (READ)

SSS gets arrest warrant for ex-FCT minister, Nasir el-Rufai

SSS summons Nasir el-Rufai over inciting statements (READ)

Political battle intensifies as APC directs lawmakers to block 2014 Budget proposal (PHOTOS)

Tragic: Properties destroyed as fire razes building in Abuja

Elnathan John: One long New Year’s day (A short story)

Hot just got hotter! Knorr Taste Quest cooking show back on TV screens

Elnathan John: Once upon a mob action in Abuja

Anti-gay law: Nigerian homosexuals plan protest in Abuja

“You are a threatened generation…”: The top 10 quotes from the GenVoices telethon (READ)

Robust gift: COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo presented with pricey Rolls Royce (PHOTO)

Opinion: Religious shepherds and their grass-eating sheep

Terrible: Jonathan’s official photographer shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja

Opinion: Nigeria – Looking back the last 100 years and moving forward

Tukur must go! 30 PDP state chairmen demand national leader’s sack

80 per cent of Nigerian men do NOT use condoms – Society for Family Health

Sweet tweet curves! Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru’s Y! Magazine poster is simply AWESOME (LOOK)

PDP crisis: NWC members to boycott meeting with Tukur

Opinion: Is the APC pursuing an Islamic agenda for 2015?

Gimba Kakanda: FCT Abuja ‘Park N Pay’ policy is simply a cheap fraud

BUSTED: Court arraigns 4 soldiers for raping 7 prostitutes in Abuja

Monster: Pastor jailed for raping a 6-year-old girl in Abuja

FCT taxi driver stripped naked by city officials, shots fired (Viewer Discretion)

How runway was blocked and APC delegation prevented from landing at Gombe Airport

Police investigate suicide by father of 7 in Abuja

El-Rufai, others escape death as Aero aircraft loses tyre while landing in Lagos

#InCaseYouForgot: ‘I was made President by God,’ says Jonathan

LOOK: It’s President Jonathan and his family at Christmas in Abuja

REPORT: Saudi Arabian Embassy releases statement claiming plane that broke down on Abuja airport runway was carrying bulletproof cars

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