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  • JUST IN: Courts May Shut Down Nationwide As Lawyers Say No To DSS Court Invasion

    . JUST IN: Courts May Shut Down Nationwide As Lawyers Say No To DSS Court Invasion

     The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has demanded for the immediate suspension of the Director-General, DG, of the Department of l State Security Services, DSS, Yusuf Bichi.The Lawyers Association was reacting to Friday’s invasion of a Federal High Court, in Abuja, by armed Officials of the DSS.The Officials disrupted the court proceedings, in the
  • "Orji Kalu Will Receive Full Salaries, Allowances In Prison" – Senate Spokesperson, Godiya

    . "Orji Kalu Will Receive Full Salaries, Allowances In Prison" – Senate Spokesperson, Godiya

     The convicted Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, will continue to receive his salaries and all other entitlements while in prison, the Senate has said.This is despite that he will not be performing any legislative function from prison. The spokesperson of the Senate, Godiya Akwashiki, disclosed this on Sunday.He said despite the conviction, Mr K
  • Lagos Government Closes Down 24 Pharmacies & Patient Medicine Stores For Illegal Operation

    . Lagos Government Closes Down 24 Pharmacies & Patient Medicine Stores For Illegal Operation

     The Lagos State Government says it has sealed 24 pharmacies and patent medicine stores in various parts of the state for illegal operation and operating beyond scope of pharmaceutical practice.Akin Abayomi, the state Commissioner for Health, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos.Mr Abayomi said that the enforcement was part of th
  • Two Benue Officials, Stephen Amase & Manger Emmanuel Arraign By ICPC For Alleged N4.8b Fraud

    . Two Benue Officials, Stephen Amase & Manger Emmanuel Arraign By ICPC For Alleged N4.8b Fraud

     A divisional high court in Benue State has arraigned two officials of the Benue State Government for alleged misappropriation of funds to the tune of N4.8 billion.Stephen Amase, Principal Private Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom; and Manger Emmanuel, a former Commissioner of Works and presently, Special Adviser, Ministry of E
  • “The Role Of Religions In Promoting Tolerance" - VP, Yemi Osinbajo Speaks As He Depart For UAE

    . “The Role Of Religions In Promoting Tolerance" - VP, Yemi Osinbajo Speaks As He Depart For UAE

     Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is expected to attend the Sixth Assembly of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies opening tomorrow in Abu Dhabi, he United Arab Emirates.The vice president who will depart Abuja on Sunday will be speaking on the theme; “The Role of Religions in Promoting Tolerance: From Possibility to Necessity.” A st
  • Blaming Osinbajo, Other Lawyers In Buhari's Cabinet Over DSS Misconduct Is Mischievous - Richard Akinola Faults Falana

    . Blaming Osinbajo, Other Lawyers In Buhari's Cabinet Over DSS Misconduct Is Mischievous - Richard Akinola Faults Falana

     Veteran journalist and lawyer, Richard Akinola and a political group have faulted Femi Falana, SAN over comments that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) should discipline all lawyers in the Buhari administration because of the desecration of the law courts by officers of the DSS yesterday at a Federal High Court in Abuja.In his reaction on Saturda
  • Tragedy As Pregnant Woman, Two Others Die In Ghastly Auto Crash In Osun

    .. Tragedy As Pregnant Woman, Two Others Die In Ghastly Auto Crash In Osun

     A pregnant woman and two others died in a fatal car accident at Lamenco Area of Osogbo, the Osun state capital on Saturday December 7th.A pregnant woman died Saturday evening as a result of an auto accident that occurred at Lamenco Area of Osogbo, the Osun state capital.A truck popularly referred to tipper, with registration number FNN 364 XA, loa
  • Gunmen Abduct Two Catholic Priests, Rev. Fr. Joseph Nweke & Rev. Fr. Felix Efobi In Ondo

    .. Gunmen Abduct Two Catholic Priests, Rev. Fr. Joseph Nweke & Rev. Fr. Felix Efobi In Ondo

     Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped two Catholic priests, Rev. Fr. Joseph Nweke and Rev. Fr. Felix Efobi from Awka Catholic Diocese.The two clergymen were said to have been kidnapped on Benin-Owo Expressway at Elegbeka area of Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, on their way to Akure, the state capital, for a wedding ceremony, on Friday evening.
  • "DSS Didn’t Chase Judge Out Of Courtroom With Guns"- Buhari’s Aide Bashir Amhad Opens Up

    . "DSS Didn’t Chase Judge Out Of Courtroom With Guns"- Buhari’s Aide Bashir Amhad Opens Up

     President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on new media, Bashir Ahmad has dismissed claims that the operatives of the Department of State Services(DSS) went inside courtroom, chased the Judge with guns and disrupted court proceedings to arrest Omoyele Sowore.In a tweet shared via his Twitter handle on Saturday, Ahmad who shared a 9:29 video said people c
  • Popular Nigerian Singer, Mr May D Reacts To News That He Is Now An Uber Driver (Photo)

    .. Popular Nigerian Singer, Mr May D Reacts To News That He Is Now An Uber Driver (Photo)

     Popular Nigerian singer, Akinmayokun Awodumila, popularly known as May D has reacted to viral reports that he is an Uber Driver in Sweden. The video was made by one of his friends, who has been using the one time music sensation as his personal chauffeur, during his visit to the city.The ‘Soundtrack’ crooner, who unable to get a breakth
  • SAD! Popular Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke Dies At 79

    .. SAD! Popular Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke Dies At 79

     The death of the evangelist who saved millions of souls was announced by his wife Anni Bonnke in a statement released moments ago.The statement was shared on Evangelist Bonnke’s verified Facebook page on Saturday.In the statement, Anni said, “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. It is with sorrow that the Bonnke Family would like to announ
  • Herdsman, Muhammad Garba Arrested For Allegedly Killing Farmer, Segun Akinlade In Ogun

    . Herdsman, Muhammad Garba Arrested For Allegedly Killing Farmer, Segun Akinlade In Ogun

     The Ogun State police command has arrested a herder Muhammad Garba, for allegedly killing a farmer identified as Segun Akinlade in Imala community of Abeokuta North Local Government Area.The herder reportedly got into a fight with the farmer who met him grazing his cows at his newly-cleared farmland. Police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi who confi
  • Police Arrest Farmer, Mohammed Isa For Killing His Neighbour, Umaru Abubakar With A Dane Gun In Niger

    . Police Arrest Farmer, Mohammed Isa For Killing His Neighbour, Umaru Abubakar With A Dane Gun In Niger

     The Police in Niger have arrested one Mohammed Isa of Dogon Ruwa village of Bosso Local Government Area of the state, for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbour, Umaru Abubakar, 30, with a dane gun.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Usman Adamu, disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Saturday.Mr Adamu said that on D
  • London Bridge Terrorist, Usman Khan's Body Flown To Pakistan For Village Burial

    . London Bridge Terrorist, Usman Khan's Body Flown To Pakistan For Village Burial

     The body of the London Bridge terrorist who killed two young Cambridge graduates has been flown to Pakistan for a burial ceremony.Usman Khan's parents were "scared" to bury him in the UK and have opted for it to be "low key", a cousin claims.The 28-year-old will instead be buried in his family's ancestral vill
  • Physically-Challenged Man, Ibrahim Aremu Arrested With 300 Wraps Of Cannabis In Ogun (Photo)

    ..Physically-Challenged Man, Ibrahim Aremu Arrested With 300 Wraps Of Cannabis In Ogun (Photo)

     One Ibrahim Aremu has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly being in possession of about 300 wraps of Indian hemp.He was arrested following information received by the police at Enugada division about his activities as a leader of a cult group terrorising Itun Seriki community, Totoro Abeokuta. Information further revealed t
  • Court Orders Forfeiture Of N1.5bn Hospital Allegedly Owned By Okorocha’s Aide

    . Court Orders Forfeiture Of N1.5bn Hospital Allegedly Owned By Okorocha’s Aide

     The Federal High Court sitting in Owerri has ordered the forfeiture of Dews of Hope hospital allegedly owned by an aide to the immediate former governor of Imo State and serving senator, Rochas Anayo Okorocha. Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC initially secured an interim forfeiture of the prope
  • EFCC Arrest Wonder Bank Manager, Amina Kabo For Allegedly Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses

    .. EFCC Arrest Wonder Bank Manager, Amina Kabo For Allegedly Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses

     The EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office, has arrested a wonder Bank Manager for allegedly obtaining money under false pretenses.Amina Kabo (a.k.a Firdausi Kabo) is the promoter of Olive Micro Finance Bank, located at No. 26 Dubabe Plaza in Sokoto.She was arrested for alleged offences of Conspiracy, Forgery and Obtaining Money by False Pretence to the tune o
  • Army Sergeant & 13 Others Kidnapped By Boko Haram Insurgents In Borno

    . Army Sergeant & 13 Others Kidnapped By Boko Haram Insurgents In Borno

     Fourteen people, including two Red Cross workers and an army sergeant, have been kidnapped in Borno State.According to two security sources, the group was intercepted by fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Wednesday night. “Terrorists from ISWAP set up a roadblock on a road between Maiduguri and Damaturu yesterday…
  • Man City v Man Utd : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Man City v Man Utd : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date :Saturday 7th, December Time : 6:30pm Stadium Etihad Referee Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]The matches continue to come thick and fast for Man City as they gear up for a festive period in which the quality and depth of their squad will be tested to the limit.December could hard
  • UPDATE: Bayelsa Policemen Arrested Over Stolen N40m From The Government House

    . UPDATE: Bayelsa Policemen Arrested Over Stolen N40m From The Government House

     About N40million has been stolen from the office of the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Bayelsa State Government House, Yenagoa, Mrs. Ebizi Ndiomu-Brown.It was gathered that about seven policemen and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) had been arrested and detained at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the
  • Tottenham v Burnley : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Tottenham v Burnley : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date :Saturday 7th, December Time : 4:00pm Stadium Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Referee Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Tottenham [/size]Following three impressive victories under Mourinho, Spurs were brought back down to earth in quite typical fashion at Old Trafford.The injection of the Portuguese has no do
  • Femi Falana Speaks On Court Invasion Over Sowore’s Re-Arrest By SSS

    . Femi Falana Speaks On Court Invasion Over Sowore’s Re-Arrest By SSS

     A lawyer, Femi Falana, on Friday, described the court invasion and the rearrest of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in court, as ”extremely embarrassing.” Mr Falana, who is the publisher’s lead lawyer, said ”this is the first time an arrest is being effected in a courtroom in the country.” The SSS operatives, who stormed the
  • Bournemouth v Liverpool : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Bournemouth v Liverpool : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date :Saturday 7th, December Time : 4:00pm Stadium Vitality Stadium Referee Craig Pawson (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Bournemouth [/size]The Cherries had gone four home games unbeaten before their most recent Dean Court outing against Wolverhampton Wanderers, including a 1-0 triumph over Manchester United which they wi
  • JUST IN: Police Reportedly Declares Three Teenage Girls Missing In Akwa Ibom

    . JUST IN: Police Reportedly Declares Three Teenage Girls Missing In Akwa Ibom

     The police in Akwa Ibom have declared three teenage girls missing in the state.A police statement on Friday gave the names of the missing girls as C, 17; Esther Michael Okon, 12; and Margaret Etim Asuquo, 17.The statement signed by the acting police spokesperson in the state, N-Nudam Fredrick, said Miss Andinofiok, from Abak Local Government Area
  • Everton v Chelsea : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Everton v Chelsea : English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date :Saturday 7th, December Time : 1:30pm Stadium Goodison Park Referee Craig Pawson (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Fverton [/size]After losing nine of their opening 15 Premier League fixtures of the season, Everton announced on Thursday night that they had removed Silva from his position in the dugout.While the Toffees
  • “Keep Selling Your Destinies For N500” – Samklef Blast Lazy Nigerian Youths

    . “Keep Selling Your Destinies For N500” – Samklef Blast Lazy Nigerian Youths

     Nigerian Ace Producer, Samklef have took to social media to address some lazy Nigerian Youth to keep on selling their destines at a cheap price.A Picture of some Nigerian youth carrying placards and protesting for the prosecution of the activist, omoyele sowore went viral on internet and Samklef took to his Twitter page to shade them for selling t
  • Breaking News: Sowore’s Co-Defendant, Bakare Have Been Declared Missing

    . Breaking News: Sowore’s Co-Defendant, Bakare Have Been Declared Missing

     Activist, Olawale Bakare popularly known as Mandate , who is standing trial with pro-democracy campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, in a case brought against them by the Nigerian Government, has been declared missing.Operatives of the DSS  stormed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday morning during the commencement of their trial and disrupted p
  • Another 168 Nigerians Deported From Libya

    . Another 168 Nigerians Deported From Libya

     National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday received fresh batch of 168 Nigerians deported from Libya.The distressed and stranded Nigerians were among the Voluntary Returnees who were assisted back to Nigeria by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with the support of European Union (EU) as a special intervention were recei
  • Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu Looses Father Months After Mother's Death

    .. Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu Looses Father Months After Mother's Death

     According to report it was revealed that Afaraukwu community Eze-in-council has this morning announced the death of the father of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Eze Isaac Okwu Kanu.This is coming less than three months of the official announcement of the death of his wife, Ugoeze Kanu.Details later...
  • BBNaija: Kim Oprah Finally Speaks On Relationship Rumour With Omashola

    . BBNaija: Kim Oprah Finally Speaks On Relationship Rumour With Omashola

     Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, KimOprah has finally reacted to her relationship rumour with Omashola.The two have recently been seen together at different functions and on social media.This has raised eyebrow from fans on social media as they questioned if Kimoprah was truly in a relationship with Omashola.Recall that Gistmania Made

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