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Ex Edo Gov. Igbinedion Broke, After Falling Victim To Venezuelan Con men
Although money laundering cases against him show that Lucky Igbinedion may have stolen several millions of dollar from the treasury of Edo State during the eight years he was governors, details from a court case he instituted against Venezuelan state owned oil company, Petroleos De Venezuela S.A (PDVSA) and alleged conman, Fransisco Gonzalez, sugge

NEWS: Jonathan Declares Amnesty For Boko Haram Members - Minister
Before you read this, a source at the Nigerian Presidency has denied this story. But all the same, local media reports have quoted the Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Boni Haruna, on Thursday as saying that President Goodluck Jonathan has announced amnesty for members of the Boko Haram sect as parts of his administration’s youths-friendly pro
Benue University: Gunmen Attacks, Rape 20 Female Students
Some persons suspected to be cult members, on Sunday, invaded the female hostel of Benue State University, Makurdi, rapping no fewer than 20 female students in the process.It was gathered that the gang members stormed the Technical Block of the female hostel about 10.00pm, beating and molesting the girls, before carting away their valuables.It was

Huh: Ondo State House of Assembly Elects First Female Speaker
Jumoke Akindele makes history in the Sunshine state.The Ondo State House of Assembly has elected her as the new speaker. Akindele representing Okitipupa Constituency II was elected by a majority vote at the state House of Assembly session in Akure this morning.According to Sahara Reporters, Jumoke who is a lawyer by profession was until her electi
‘I Go Die’ Arrested For Robbery In Delta
A man nicknamed ‘I Go Die ’ (not the popular comedian, Francis Agoda, ‘I Go Dye’) has been arrested in Delta State by the police for an alleged robbery and kidnapping. ‘I Go Die’, whose real name is Oghenewerute Efeyeme, was nabbed alongside his alleged accomplices; Oghenetaga Onome and Voke Erhiaware, popularly known as Simple.

Breaking News: Nigerian Military Locates Abducted Schoolgirls
More than six weeks since over 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped the Boko Haram insurgents at the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, the Nigerian military might have finally discovered where the girls are being kept.The Punch online reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, has stated that the Nigerian sec
AMAA 2014: Clarion Chukwurah, Patience Ozokwor Win Big - See Full List Of Winners
The 2014 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa Saturday on 24th May 2014 would linger in the memories of those who attended the event.The event will be most memorable to Actress Clarion Chukwurah who won the best Actress award for her role in “Apaye“. Patience Ozokwor was also rewarded for her role

Nigerian Telecomm Companies Spend $2 Billion On Celebrity Endorsements
According to ENCOMIUM Weekly the four major telecoms giants, MTN, Glo, Airtel and Etisalat have invested about N2 billion in signing up Nigerian stars of music and film as brand ambassadors.In the celeb endorsement game MTN & Glo are the front runners with 21 ambassadors each. Etisalat has 6, while Airtel has 1. Glo expended over N600 million
Yorubas Threaten To Pull Out Of Nigeria if Not Granted Regional Autonomy
As the National Conference enters its plenary session Monday, the Afenifere has demanded for a regional autonomy to be granted the Yoruba in the Southwest or the Yoruba will secede from Nigeria.The Yoruba group at a news conference to unveil the Publication of “Regional Autonomy or Nothing” at theGani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota in Lagos, Southwest

BREAKING NEWS: Bomb blast in Kano this evening
A bomb blast occurred this evening around 9.30pm at a popular drinking spot on Ekiken street in Sabongari area of Kano state. Casualty figure is yet unknown but unconfirmed reports say about 10 people were killed in the blast. Details later...Update: It's been confirmed. 10 people lost their lives this evening in the blast >>> CL
Will You Buy? Made-in-Nigeria vehicles to roll out next month – FG
Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Samuel Ortom has revealed the Federal Government's plans to roll out made-in-Nigeria vehicles into the market next month, June 2014. The Minister made this known when he received a delegation from Automobile Peugeot, France in his office in Abuja, Punch reports.The minister, while addr

Father of Nyanya bomber, Rtd Col Agene Ogwuche detained by SSS
Rtd Col Agene Ogwuche, the father to the alleged mastermind of the April 14th Nyanya bomb blast Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, has been arrested and detained by the officials of the Department of State Security for failing to meet up with the 2011 bail conditions given to him when he bailed his son after he was arrested on suspicion of terrorism.Explaining
Hoodlums Break Into UNIBEN's Exams and Records Unit
Buglers broke into the exams and records unit of the University of Benin in the early hours of Thursday, May 15th 2014.The buglers are said to have passed through the ceiling outside the building.Apart from collecting drinks , snacks and money, they are also said to have collected a laptop.

Pres. Jonathan Cancels Chibok Trip for “Security Reasons”
Earlier today, it was reported that President Goodluck Jonathan had plans to visit Borno State, and would probably visit Chibok.Apparently, the Chibok trip has been cancelled due to “security reasons,” the cancellation of this visit underlines just how fragile the security situation is in the north-east or is the President simply afraid of Bok
Negotiate With Boko Haram - Gov Shettima Tells President Jonathan
The Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima has asked President Jonathan to negotiate with Boko Haram men if that is what it will take to release the abducted Chibok girls. Governor Shettima made this remark during an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour last night."The issue of not negotiation with the terrorists – it’s out of

House of Reps approves extension of Emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa
The House of Reps, today May 15th approved the extension of emergency rule in the troubled states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states, after a crucial closed door meeting with security chiefs. President Jonathan had sent a letter to members of the National Assembly a few days ago requesting for extension of emergency rule in the three states. The Se
Two Sisters In Court For Showing, Selling Film Footage of Lovers
Two sisters — Ruth and Tinuola Olaniyi — were on Thursday charged before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly showing the nude film footage of two lovers.Ruth, 19, and Ola, 24, who live at No. 46, Adebara St., Oworonshoki, Lagos, are being tried for indecent practice, unlawful video recording, fraud and breach of peace.The prose

Who Is The Most Eligible Candidate To Lead Nigeria In 2015 (After Jonathan)
With the tense atmosphere and 2015 drawing closer real quick, it makes me wonder will there even be a Nigeria after 2015? and if there is a Nigeria who will be the most eligible candidate to continue ruling the country, so far there are ofcourse only two realistically potential candidates on the radar (Jonathan and Buari) - are any of these g
Bangladesh Ferry Capsizes With 200 Passengers Aboard, 6 Bodies Found
A Bangladeshi ferry with around 200 passengers on board capsized in a river near the capital Dhaka on Thursday, with police reporting that at least six bodies had been recovered with a rescue vessel still on the way to the site.The M.V. Miraj-4 ferry capsized in stormy weather in the Meghna river at Rasulpur in Munshiganj district, 27 kilometres f

Three Indians Bag 15yrs jail for Illegal Bunkering in Bayelsa
A Federal High Court sitting in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, has sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, three Indian nationals, over their involvement in illegal oil theft on the waterways of Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.The three convicts are Sahleh Kumar Singh, (Captain of the vessel), Chadrashekar Sharma and Ajay Bhatiya, owner of the v
Civilians Kill 200 Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno attack yesterday
Article written by Dr. Peregrino Brimah for ENDS.ng The rise of the civilians against terror took the Boko Haram saga to a new turn in the early hours of Tuesday morning when citizens of Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge local government area, Borno northeast, who had fore-knowledge of an impending Boko Haram attack, decided not to remain sitting d

#BringBackOurGirls: Up To 80 Abducted Chibok Students Identified From Boko Haram Video
A video viewing session organized by the Borno State government for parents and relatives of schoolgirls abducted in Chibok, Borno State by the Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has led to the identification of 80 of the students out of the 130 seen in a video that was released yesterday by Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau.Parents, community l
Nigeria abductions: Government 'ready' for Boko Haram talks
Nigeria is ready to talk to Islamist militants Boko Haram for the release of more than 200 abducted schoolgirls, a minister has told the BBC.Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau said on Monday that captured girls who have not converted to Islam can be swapped for jailed fighters.Special Duties Minister Tanimu Turaki said that if Shekau was sincere, he

Video: Nigeria Scorns Boko Haram's Captive Girls Swap Offer-"Not On The Table"
[size=10pt] Poster is not responsible for the Major Headline outside this page …..[/size] [size=11pt] Nigeria has insisted it will not agree to a request to free imprisoned Islamic militants in return for the release of dozens of kidnapped schoolgirls ..... ....[/size]
Mikel Obi's Alleged Girlfriend Sandra Okagbue Is Pregnant
Sandra Okagbue denied severally that she had any ties with footballer Mikel Obi and granted several interviews in 2013 distancing herself from the eligible bachelor and the whispers quietly died down and Sandra disappeared......but she is presently heavily pregnant and the alleged baby daddy is whispered to be the man who makes a living playing foo

BREAKING: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Wins Case Against The FRCN
The Judge said the FRCN’s posturing shows that they are prejudiced.A Federal High Court in Lagos has barred the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCN, from investigating Lamido Sanusi, the suspended governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice John Tsoho said that although the FRCN is saddled with ensurin
Police Arrests Female Officers Who Joined #BringBackOurGirls
Chai... Chai... #DiaRisGodO! Nigeria police with all their gra-gra can't go to Sambisa Forest to rescue our girls, even the soldiers are playing hide-and-seek. But female police officers who dared to lend their voices to those of the girls' grieving parents by calling on Boko Haram to release them have been arrested.This is Nigeria where
Actress, Bisi Ibidapo Opens S*x Toys Store In Lagos
Nollywood actress, Bisi Ibidapo to launch her store located at Magodo GRA. She has invited top celebrities, musicians, socialites to join her in the opening of the store which will also provide kiddie’s underwear, unis*x adult underwear, adult s*x toys, perfumes, lotions, scrubs and other beauty accessories for the general public.Our source said
'I No Longer Sleep With My Two Eyes Closed' - President Jonathan
President Jonathan today revealed that since the abduction of the Chibok girls on April 14th, he does not sleep with his two eyes closed anymore. The president made this remark during the closing media conference of the just concluded World Economic Forum Africa today. What he said below..."Let me also use this unique opportunity to thank all
BREAKING NEWS: American Marines Locate Abducted Girls In Sambisa Forest
There were indications yesterday that the 230 female students abducted by Boko Haram terrorists from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, GGSS, Chibok, Borno State, have been sited at the Sambisa Forest in Borno State, by the Special Forces of the United States Marines.The girls who were abducted on April 14, were part of the 250 students boa