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  • Buhari Govt Has Been Paying N5,000 Monthly to Poor Nigerians - Presidency

    . Buhari Govt Has Been Paying N5,000 Monthly to Poor Nigerians - Presidency

     Maryam Uwais, the Special Adviser to the President on Social Investments, says 620,947 poor and vulnerable Nigerians are benefiting from the National Cash Transfer initiative.The programme is a key component of the National Social Investment Programme of the federal government“Although 1,491,296 households, comprising 6,056,872 individuals have
  • Second Niger Bridge Construction Stopped As Host Communities Demand For "Entitlements"

    . Second Niger Bridge Construction Stopped As Host Communities Demand For "Entitlements"

     Work stopped at the site because communities are demanding projects worth N500 million, while workers are seeking promotion and increase in allowances.The Controller, Federal Ministry of Works in Anambra State, Adeyemo Ajani, has said the second Niger bridge may suffer a serious setback if the government does not intervene urgently in the crisis b
  • Abducted ACP, Mr. Isa Rambo Rescued Unhurt, Two Male Suspects Arrested

    . Abducted ACP, Mr. Isa Rambo Rescued Unhurt, Two Male Suspects Arrested

     A combined team of Police operatives from Kaduna, Niger and Zone 7 Command Headquarters Abuja, backed-up by members of the elite Special Forces of the NPF successfully rescued the officer on Sunday.Two male suspects have also been arrested in connection with the incident.The officer is said to have been travelling in his civil dress, with his priv
  • President Buhari Heads to Russia For A 3 Day Summit

    . President Buhari Heads to Russia For A 3 Day Summit

     President Buhari will on Monday October 21st, depart Abuja for Russia to attend a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, scheduled to hold between Oct. 23 and Oct. 25.A statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says the summit would focus on exploring and expanding opportunities in s
  • Community Shocked As Man, Ikechukwu Munuhawu Kills His 65-Year-Old Father With Shovel In Imo

    . Community Shocked As Man, Ikechukwu Munuhawu Kills His 65-Year-Old Father With Shovel In Imo

     Angry youths of the community, have since grabbed and handed over Ikechukwu to the Ehime Mbano Police Division, for investigation and possible prosecution.A mixture of confusion and mourning has enveloped the sleepy rural Umuaro, Umunumo autonomous community, Ehime Mbano local council area of Imo State, following the alleged murder of 65-year old
  • Kidnappers Abduct ACP, Mr. Isa Rambo Demand N50m Ransom

    . Kidnappers Abduct ACP, Mr. Isa Rambo Demand N50m Ransom

     The Area Commander, Suleja Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Mr. Isa Rambo, has been kidnapped by gunmen around Kaduna , Sunday PUNCH has learnt.A senior police officer told our correspondent that Rambo, who is an Assistant Commissioner of Police, was kidnapped on his way to Jos on Saturday evening.The senior officer said, “He was kidnap
  • World Bank Borrows Nigeria $3BN For Electricity Project

    . World Bank Borrows Nigeria $3BN For Electricity Project

     The World Bank has agreed to give Nigeria a $3 billion loan for the expansion of the transmission and distribution facilities of the power sector, Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has revealed. According to her, the loan would be disbursed in four tranches of $750m each beginning from next year and it would cover the funding gap as well as the c
  • Man Slumps And Dies During Early Morning Jogging In Lagos (Photo)

    .. Man Slumps And Dies During Early Morning Jogging In Lagos (Photo)

     An unidentified man has slumped and died while jogging this morning in Lagos. The incident happened around Wemco road, in Ogba this morning; According to reports his lifeless body is still at the scene.
  • Customs Impounds 250 Bags Of Rice Concealed In Fuel Tanker

    . Customs Impounds 250 Bags Of Rice Concealed In Fuel Tanker

     The Kano/Jigawa Command of the Nigerian Customs Service on Friday impounded 250 bags of foreign rice concealed in a fuel tanker along Daura-Kano road worth over N5.5m of duty paid value.The comptroller of the command, Nasir Ahmed, said the new method of concealing goods by smugglers was alien. “What we saw today is a little bit new, something t
  • 13 Nigerian Commercial Sex Workers During A Raid In Ghana

    . 13 Nigerian Commercial Sex Workers During A Raid In Ghana

     13 Nigerian commercial sex workers have been arrested by the Ghanaian Police following a raid in Northern Region. The arrested commercial sex workers were handed over to the country's Immigration Service who are now investigating the routes the sex workers entered Ghana from. “Investigations are ongoing to establish their immigration stat
  • Three Prostitutes Die In Fire Outbreak In Nnewi, Anambra State

    . Three Prostitutes Die In Fire Outbreak In Nnewi, Anambra State

     The source said the cause of the fire was unknown, but started after the owner of the brothel closed for the day.Three girls said to be s*x workers have died in a fire outbreak in a brothel in Nnewi, Anambra State.A source said the motel which is located at Ezekwuabo Otolo Nnewi close to St. Thomas Anglican Church (Akwudo) called Padded Joint, was
  • Manchester United v Liverpool: English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

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

     Date :Sunday 20th, October Time : 4:30pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Martin Atkinson (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Next month will mark 33 years since Manchester United appointed Sir Alex Ferguson, who almost immediately declared his intention to knock Liverpool off their perch and then went on
  • Photos From The Burial Of 43-Year-Old Popular Social Commentator, Stanley Nwabia In Abia State

    .. Photos From The Burial Of 43-Year-Old Popular Social Commentator, Stanley Nwabia In Abia State

     Popular social commentator Stanley Nwabia was laid to rest today October 19, at his hometown in Abia state. The burial ceremony of the deceased who died in September during an unsuccessful blood transfusion procedure in Lagos was attended by family, friends and loved ones. Stanley Nwabia who died at the age of 43 is survived by his wife and 4 chil
  • Hoodlum, Lass On The Run After Stabbing An Orphan, Seyi For Defecating In Front Of A House

    .. Hoodlum, Lass On The Run After Stabbing An Orphan, Seyi For Defecating In Front Of A House

     A hoodlum in Aguda, Surulere area of Lagos State, identified only as Lass, is on the run after stabbing a 12-year-old boy, Seyi, for defecating in front of a house.He allegedly stabbed the boy in the hand and stomach and forced him to eat a portion of the faeces.Seyi, an orphan and primary six pupil, hawks yam for his aunt whom he lives with in ne
  • Former Oritsefemi’s Label Mate, Chi Junglist Critically Ill With An Unknown Ailment (Photos)

    . Former Oritsefemi’s Label Mate, Chi Junglist Critically Ill With An Unknown Ailment (Photos)

     Ajegunle musician and former Oritsefemi’s label mate Chi Junglist is critically ill with an unknown ailment.Pictures reveal he has lost weight and looks wasted. People have been trying to draw the attention of Oritsefemi who is now well-established to the plight of his former friend but their efforts have been unsuccessful.In 2006, The Junglist
  • Ghana Trade Union Vote To Ban Made-In-Nigeria Products Following Border Closure

    . Ghana Trade Union Vote To Ban Made-In-Nigeria Products Following Border Closure

     As Nigeria’s land border closure bites West African countries, the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called for a total boycott of all Nigerian products imported by Ghana.The move, the traders union believes, will force the Nigerian government to open up its land borders for foreign goods. Nigeria partially shut its borders since Aug
  • 23-Year-Old Boy, Promise Uzoma Robs Man Of N4.4m Jewelry, Rap3s His Housemaid (Photos)

    .. 23-Year-Old Boy, Promise Uzoma Robs Man Of N4.4m Jewelry, Rap3s His Housemaid (Photos)

     A 23-year-old boy, Promise Uzoma and his cousin, Chukwuebuka Ogubuike, have been arrested for robbing a man of N250,000 and raping his housemaid at Umugbsi, #Aba, AbiaState.Recalling the operation, Uzoma said: “When we got to a particular compound, we met the doors open. We entered and met the man, his wife and their maid. We pointed our gun at
  • Favour Iwueze Of ‘Destined Kids’ Welcomes First Child With Husband (Photos)

    .. Favour Iwueze Of ‘Destined Kids’ Welcomes First Child With Husband (Photos)

     Former child star, Favour Iwueze of Destined Kids has welcomed a bouncing baby with her husband after a year of getting married.The brother to the singer, took to his Instagram Page to confirm the birth of the child.An excited Joshua shared how excited he is to become an Uncle. “Congrats big sister @imfavouriwueze my heart is bouncing with Joy
  • 26-year-old Nigerian Woman, Jessica Edosomwan Among 18 Most Wanted Female Fugitives In Europe

    .. 26-year-old Nigerian Woman, Jessica Edosomwan Among 18 Most Wanted Female Fugitives In Europe

     26-year old Nigerian woman, Jessica Edosomwan was listed on Friday, Ocotber 18th by Europol as one of the 18 most wanted female fugitives by French authorities.  She is alleged to have been part of a gang of human smugglers who used a form of witchcraft known as ‘juju’ to force young Nigerian girls into prostitution. Operating in every ma
  • TINUBU'S BULLION VAN! EFCC Requests Petitions Following Call To Investigate Buhari's Ally

    . TINUBU'S BULLION VAN! EFCC Requests Petitions Following Call To Investigate Buhari's Ally

     Segun Awosanya, an activist popularly known as segalink, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to conduct an investigation into a bullion van that allegedly brought a large tranche of cash into Bola Tinubu's Lagos home on the eve of the 2019 presidential election. The anti-corruption agency has requested petitions on the
  • 35-Year-Old Herbalist, Teslim Raji Paraded For Killing Two Persons In Osun

    . 35-Year-Old Herbalist, Teslim Raji Paraded For Killing Two Persons In Osun

     Osun State Police Command on Friday paraded one Teslim Raji described as a serial criminal facing investigation for multiple murders, gun-running, kidnapping and leading unlawful criminal gang.Raji was paraded alongside Femi Bamidele, said to be his client.The 35-year-old Raji, a herbalist from Ikoyi, Osun State, said he was the leader of the Oodu
  • Tottenham v Watford: English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

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

     Date :Saturday 19th, October Time : 3:00pm Stadium Tottenhm Hotspur Stadium Referee Christopher Kavanagh (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Tottenham Hotspur [/size]Tottenham Hotspur will hope that the international break has provided an opportunity to move on from a dreadful run of form when they host Watford on Saturday af
  • BREAKING NEWS! Kogi Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba Impeached

    . BREAKING NEWS! Kogi Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba Impeached

     The Kogi State House of Assembly has impeached Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba. The impeachment is coming barely few hours after a seven-man panel investigating allegations of gross misconduct leveled against the deputy governor, submitted its report to the state assembly. Chairman of the panel, Barrister John Baiyeshea on Friday led six other membe
  • 2023: 'Denying Igbo Presidency Is A Big Threat To Nigeria’s Unity'– Niger APCs, Hon. Vatsa

    . 2023: 'Denying Igbo Presidency Is A Big Threat To Nigeria’s Unity'– Niger APCs, Hon. Vatsa

     All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart in Niger State, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, has warned that any attempt to deny the Igbo the Presidency in 2023 amounts to a big threat to the peace and corporate existence of Nigeria as a country.Vatsa reminded those who think otherwise about Igbo presidency in 2023 that it is their right to have a shot at the Pr
  • Nigerian Govt And Labour Union Seal Agreement Over New Payment Structure, Ends Threat Of Strike

    .. Nigerian Govt And Labour Union Seal Agreement Over New Payment Structure, Ends Threat Of Strike

     In addition to Federal Government workers on Levels 1-6, who already enjoy the N30,000 minimum wage, Grade Level 07 workers, will now enjoy a 23% addition to their pay.The other categories of federal workers will get the following increment: 20 per cent for GL 08; 19 per cent for GL 09; 16 per cent for GL 10 to 14 14 per cent for workers on GL 1
  • Muslim Group Attacks FFk's Claims 'That Christians Kidnap Muslim Children For Christ'

    .. Muslim Group Attacks FFk's Claims 'That Christians Kidnap Muslim Children For Christ'

     The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Friday lambasted Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister for allegedly downplaying the abduction of nine children from Kano State.The nine children were kidnapped in Kano and taken to Onitsha in Anambra State where they were sold.Reacting, MURIC had described the abduction as kidnapping for Christ, claiming
  • Members Of Shi’ite Group Vows To Embark On Annual Arbaeen Symbolic Trek Despite Police Ban

    . Members Of Shi’ite Group Vows To Embark On Annual Arbaeen Symbolic Trek Despite Police Ban

     Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as the Shi’ites, on Thursday said despite police order banning their activities, they will embark on the annual Arbaeen symbolic trek on Saturday across the country.According to the Shi’ites, the Arbaeen symbolic trek is part of their religious rights as enshrined in the Nigeria constituti
  • Osinbajo Commends Ex-Niger Delta Militant For Changing Focus As He Visits Their Farm

    . Osinbajo Commends Ex-Niger Delta Militant For Changing Focus As He Visits Their Farm

     Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday visited the Nigerian Farmers Group and Cooperative Society (NFGCS) farm centre located in Gaa’te village, Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, said in a statement in Abuja, that the Vice President was accompanied by Gov. Abdullahi Sule on the visit.Osinbajo c
  • “All Payments On JAMB Services Are Made Directly To The Board’s TSA" - JAMB Warns Candidate

    . “All Payments On JAMB Services Are Made Directly To The Board’s TSA" - JAMB Warns Candidate

     The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has advised candidates not to pay money to any of its staff for any services.Rather, JAMB has asked the candidates to direct all payments for its services to the Treasury Single Account, TSA.This is coming on the heels of allegation that some workers of JAMB in its Lagos office were extorting N20
  • River State Governor, Ayade Becomes UNICAL Student, Spotted Leaving School In 20-Jeep Convoy

    . River State Governor, Ayade Becomes UNICAL Student, Spotted Leaving School In 20-Jeep Convoy

     The Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade who enrolled for a Masters Degree in Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been spotted leaving school in a 20-Jeep convoy, according to LIB.The Cross River State Govenor said to have already started doing his assignments and also presenting seminars like a regular student, obtained his B.

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