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24-Yr-Old Mother Of One, Aisha Tanko Stabs Husband In Kaduna, Flees Home
A 24-year-old mother of one, Aisha Tanko, allegedly stabbed her husband, Yahaya Abdullahi Maiyaki, 43, over a domestic issue.Saturday Sun gathered that the attempted murder was carried out at about 8:00 am, Friday, after the husband returned home from early morning prayer at a mosque close to the couple’s residence at popular Sardauna Crescent, -
American, Marco Ramirez Defrauds Nigerians Seeking Green Card Of $565,000
An American, Marco Ramirez, was on Thursday re-arraigned before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja for allegedly defrauding some Nigerians of $565,000 (about N203.4m) on the pretext of helping them secure the United States Green Card.He was arraigned alongside his companies, USA Now LLC, Eagle Ford Instalodge Group LP and USA Now Capi -
Police Arrest 28-year-old Teacher, Idowu Daniel For Defiling Pupil Inside Biology Laboratory
The police in Lagos have arrested a 28-year-old teacher, Idowu Daniel, at a private school in the Abule-Egba area of the state for allegedly having sex with a female pupil in his care.Daniel, who teaches computer science at Anatasia Comprehensive College, reportedly raped the 17-year-old pupil inside the school’s biology laboratory.City Round le -
Federal Government To Name 200 Owners Of Illicit Property Owners In Abuja
Just like its past promises to release the names of those who looted the national treasury, the Federal Government, the other day, vowed to make available to the public the names of 200 individuals who own massive property holdings purchased with illegally acquired funds in Maitama, a tony neighbourhood in Abuja.According to the report, the affect -
2 Nigerians, 14 Gang Members Sentenced To 61 Years For Drug Offences In The UK
Sixteen gang members have been jailed for more than 61 years for running Class A drugs through County Lines across the South East.The following all pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin):– Tife Orawusi, 20 (16.4.1999) of New Park Road, SW2 was jailed for three years and four months.– Conne -
EFCC Arrests Sokoto Councillor, Director, Tukur Yabo Two Others for Diverting Workers’ Salaries
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Tukur Yabo, Director of Works and Housing, Tureta Local Government Area; Hon. Abubakar Maigishiri, a Councilor, Social Welfare, Tureta LGA; Danjuma Ibrahim, a Cashier with Ministry of Social Welfare and Community Development, Sokoto State, and Sambo Abdullahi, a staff -
WAEC Releases May/June WASSCE Results, Withholds 180, 205
The West African Examinations Council seized 180, 205 results of the 1,590, 173 candidates who sat for May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Nigeria.Mr Olu Adenipekun, Head of National Office (HNO), West African Examinations Council (WAEC), gave the figure while announcing the release of the results at a news conf -
PHOTOS: Four Turkish Nationals Who Were Abducted in Kwara Finally Regain Freedom
The four Turkish nationals abducted on Saturday July 20th from a pub in Gbale village in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, have regained their freedom. The abducted employees of Istanbul Concrete Limited in Gbale, were identified as Yasin Colak, 33; Senerapal, 40; Ergun Yurdakul, 35; and Seyit Keklik, 25. The Turkish nationals regained th -
Nigeria Winger, Henry Onyekuru Set To Wed His Long -Term Girlfriend & Babymama, Esty In Benin
Nigerian winger, Henry Onyekuru, is set to wed his long-term girlfriend, Esty, on Saturday in Benin, Edo State.According to Brilla Fm, Henry’s Nigerian teammates, Kenneth Omeruo, Oghenekaro Etebo, Jamilu Collins and John Ogu are in Benin for the ceremony.Onyekuru and Esty have a son together.The 22-year-old who made one substitute appearance for -
BREAKING: Guests Disperse Supreme Court As Swearing-In Of Tsoho As Acting CJ Of FHC Fails To Hold
The swearing in of Justice John Tsoho as the acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Myhammad, failed to hold as scheduled on Friday morning.Following the retirement of Justice Abdu Adamu Kafarati on Thursday, July 25, 2019, from the High Court bench, having attained the mandatory r -
British-Nigerian Actor, David Ajala Joins The Cast Of 'Star Trek: Discovery' For Season 3
British-Nigerian actor David Ajala has been unveiled as a regular cast member in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.News Agency of Nigeria reports that the announcement was made at the ongoing 2019 San Diego Comic-Con.Ajala will play a new character, Cleveland “Book” Booker, described as, “smart and capable with natural charisma,” Deadline reveals -
Iranian Government Demands The Release Of Shiite Leader, El-Zakzaky For Treatment
The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked the Federal Government of Nigeria to allow the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN),Shiekh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, to come to Iran for medical treatment.The Prosecutor-General of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammed Montazeri, made this request on behalf of the Iranian government.According to AhlulB -
I'm Known In Nigeria Now Because The Rest Of The World Know Me - Burna Boy
This past week, Burna Boy had an interview with Billboard where he talked about his coming album and his Music.During the interview, He said that he wants to take his sound to “Unfamiliar Countries”. He added that he planned to penetrate their music scenes with his music. He Also Added that He’s going to go on another tour soon and he intend -
Delta State Polytechnic Releases Names Of Students Suspended Over Firearm Possession
Delta State Polytechnic has suspended Four students for having firearms in their possession, The school management paraded the students and also released their names in a statement which was made public. The students have long been handed over to the Police. -
Breaking News: Boko Haram Has Killed Leah Sharibu
Grace Taku, the aid worker kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists on July 18, has claimed that Leah Sharibu alongside one Alice has been killed by the insurgents because of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s inability to “do something”.Leah Sharibu was among the 110 Dapchi schoolgirls kidnapped from Yobe State by the insurgents. She was the onl -
Nigeria Super Eagles Moves Up In Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up 12 spots from 45th to 33rd in the latest FIFA world rankings.The rankings, released on Thursday, shows Nigeria maintained the 3rd position in Africa with an improvement from 1433 points in June to 1481.AFCON silver medallists, Senegal, maintained their number one spot in Africa but moved two spots up from 22n -
Drama As Ondo House Of Assembly Members Flee After Snake Invaded Complex During Plenary
A dramatic incident has played out at the Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday in south-west Nigeria.This followed the appearance of a snake which fell from the roof of the Assembly while lawmakers were holding plenary.The development forced the members to scamper to safety, leaving Thursday’s proceeding disrupted.As a result of this, legisl -
Checkout 11 Notable Quotes From British PM, Boris Johnson's Inaugural Speech
Some notable quotes have been extracted from the British PM, Boris Johnson's inaugural speech. These are some of those quotes. After he had accepted to form a government on Wednesday, Britain’s 77th Prime Minister, Mr. Boris Johnson, gave his first speech in Downing Street.The following are some nuggets from the speech: 1. On leadership: Th -
Nigerian Man Reveals How He Was Robbed By Men In Suit On Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos
A Nigerian man has warned people to be very careful after he narrated how he was robbed by men wearing suits on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.According to the twitter user: @theakinakinboye the incident occurred around 5:18 am, after he boarded a Toyota Camry taxi the suit wearing robbers were in.He wrote: "I was robbed on 3rd Mainland bridge -
Govt Panel Investigates Civil Servant Who Bought N500M Property With Name Of Her 8-Year-Old Son
The Special Presidential Investigative Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIPR) says it is investigating three permanent secretaries over alleged corruption and abuse of office. Chairman of the panel, Okoi Obono-Obla, said one of the permanent secretaries bought a house in Asokoro, Abuja, for over N500 million.At a press briefing on Wedne -
BREAKING! Tunisia President, Beji Caid Essebsi Dies At Age 92
Tunisia’s 92-year-old president, Beji Caid Essebsi, has died, the presidency said in a statement on Thursday. Hafedh Caid Essebsi the president's son said that Essebsi was hospitalized on Wednesday after he suffered the effects of last month's crisis, confirming an earlier report on local radio.Essebsi, a major player in the country -
"We Will Continue Protesting Till Our Leader Is Released" - Shiites Dare FG
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) have pledged to continue their protest nationwide, charging on the Federal Government again to release their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, his wife and stop police brutality.A statement recently in Kaduna aroused consternation that the sect (also known as Shiites) was on a parade from Zaria to -
With Our Plans, In The Next 50 Years Nigeria Will Be Like China – Ministerial Nominee, Ogbonnaya Onu
Ministerial nominee, Ogbonnaya Onu, on Wednesday said that in Nigeria in the next 30 years, will be like China in terms of advancement.The ex-minister of science and technology, who President Muhammadu Buhari named in his ministerial nominee list, said this on Wednesday while responding to questions during the screening exercise at the senate.Ogbo -
President Buhari Felicitates The New British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday revealed that Nigeria was ready to work with the new British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, Buhari said, ““In Nigeria, we respect the choice of British people and we are ready to work with the new Prime Minister -
Man Who Supplies Arms to Kidnap Kingpin, Evans Finally Arrested Two Years After
Two years after his manhunt was started, the police have finally arrested Godwin, the alleged arms supplier to billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Owuamadike, alias Evans.Godwin who was alleged to have sold most of the firearms, ammunition and rocket launchers used by Evans during his reign in the underworld was arrested by operatives of the Inspe -
Police Foil NANS Attempt To Shutdown South Africa Companies In Anambra Over Xenophobic Attacks In SA
Attempt by members of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) to shutdown the office of the mobile telecommunication giant; MTN in Awka on Wednesday was stalled by the State Commissioner of Police, CP John Abang.The group had planned to revenge the killing of Nigerians in South African by shutting down both the MTN and Shoprite in Onit -
Ex-Liberia Football Chief, Bility Banned By FIFA For Stealing Ebola Funds
Musa Hassan Bility, the former President of the Liberian Football Association (LFA), was on Wednesday handed a 10-year ban by FIFA over corruption, including misuse of funds meant for Ebola awareness campaign. Investigation into the illicit activities of the executive committee member at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), began in 2018. -
Termites Ate My School Leaving Certificate- Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammed
Tanko Muhammad, the new head of Nigeria’s judiciary, has said that vicious termites destroyed his primary school certificate.Mr Muhammad said the termites invaded his home in Bauchi State in 1998 and devoured all documents inside beyond recovery.“No portion of the certificate was salvaged,” Mr Muhammad said.The claim was contained in an affi -
How Two Yoruba Soldiers, Benjamin Adekunle And Olusegun Obasanjo Won The Biafran War For Nigeria
Political analyst, Reno Omokri has debunked a comment of ‘sleeping when Yorubas are beating the drums of war’ credited to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as he revealed how two Yoruba men; Benjamin Adekunle and Olusegun Obsanjo won the Biafran war for Nigeria.Alleging that Nigerians never learn from history, the former Presidential spokesperson re -
NANS Vows To Shut Down South African Businesses In Nigeria Over Killing Of Nigerians In SA
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has vowed to shut down South African businesses in Nigeria over the continued attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa.A copy of notification letter dated 22nd July 2019, which was signed by the National Director of Sports (NANS), Mr Anthony Ojiaku, and addressed to some South African busines
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