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Hon Ajoke Adegeye (King Sunny Ade's Wife) Declares For Lagos State HOA
Hon. Ajoke Risikat Adeniyi Adegeye, one of the wives of Juju legend, King Sunny Ade has officially declared for a seat at the Lagos State House Of Assembly come 2015. Adducing reasons for re-contesting for the seat, Geye as she's popularly called affirmed that her people (the people of Amuwo Odofin) wants her to represent them at the assembl

Court Stops Botswana President From Appointing His Brother As Vice-President
Botswana’s government says it will accept a court ruling that effectively thwarts President’s Ian Khama’s bid to appoint his brother as vice-president.Khama, re-elected for a second term last month, wanted lawmakers to vote by a show of hands for his deputy instead of through a secret ballot that would have allowed a party revolt.The Court o
EVIL GAY ACT: Police Arrest Two Teenage Boys For Homosexual Act In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two teenage boys, Gideon Harrison, 19, and Ifeanyi Ezeorji, 14, for allegedly having sex with each other in the Ikotun area of Lagos. (street where it allegedly happened above)According to Punch, the boys were arrested on October 23 by the Ikotun Police Division after they allegedly had sex with each oth

BREAKING NEWS! Gun Men Kidnap Nuhu Ribadu's Brother In Adamawa State
Unknown gunmen (Boko Haram?) this evening November 9th kidnapped the younger brother of former Chairman of the EFCC, Nuhu Ribadu. According to reports, Sani Ribadu was kidnapped around 5pm today at his farm along Fufore Road in Yola, Adamawa state capital. The kidnappers are yet contact the family.
Photo: Army releases 42 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno
42 suspected members of Boko Haram were today Nov. 6th released to the Borno state government after investigations carried out by the Nigerian army showed they had no ties with the sect.Presenting the released suspects to the state governor, Kashim Shettima, the Deputy Director of Army Public Relations of the 7 Division, Col. Sanni Usman said

With $25BN, Dangote Becomes First Black Man Amongst 25 Richest People On Earth
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has moved up 20 spots to become the 23rd richest man in the world! This was announced today when Forbes released their annual Richest People In The World List. Dangote’s net worth is now $25 Billion.Dangote becomes the first black man to be named one of the 25 richest in the world! He has also been name
See How Navy Man Allegedly Paid N5,000 To Have His 3-Week Old Baby Assassinated
A prosecution witness, Inspector Simeon Kunamon, in the ongoing trial of the murder of a three-week-old baby, Princess Happiness Moses, yesterday told a Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere how a motorcycle rider, popularly known as Okada, Ilaya Peters, was paid N5,000 to murder the baby. Kunamon, who was led in evidence by the state prosecuting co

Na Wa O: First-Class University Graduate Incarcerated For 1.92m Internet Fraud
A graduate of Lead City University, Ibadan, who passed out with 1st-class honors has been sentenced to one-year imprisonment after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretences.Olakunle Akanni was sentenced yesterday Nov. 4th at the Ikeja High Court in Lagos for defrauding a 77 year-old American wom
NEWS: UK To Return Ex Delta Governor Ibori’s £6.8m Of Loot To Nigeria
The UK government is to return an additional 6.8 million pounds of the confiscated loot of former Delta Governor, James Ibori, to Nigeria.Rupert Broad, UK Metropolitan Police Senior Investigator, disclosed this in London on Tuesday at a meeting on “Supporting Policing in Nigeria: What Role for Police in the Nigerian Diaspora” held

NEWS: You Contributed To Boko Haram Insurgency – Presidency Replies Atiku
The Presidency yesterday chided former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar over his remarks on the security situation in the country.It said some of his past utterances contributed to the escalation of insurgent activities in the North.The presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, had at a press conference on Monday i
No Ceasefire Agreement Yet with Boko Haram – FG
The Federal Government yesterday said it was yet to reach a ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram sect. Reports reaching GISTMANIA says that briefing State House correspondents after the Council of State meeting at the Presidential Villa, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio said that the National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (

Kanu Nwankwo Gives Big Boost to Desmond Olushola Elliot's Political Aspiration
Respected Footballer and UN Ambassador Kanu Nwankwo recently gave a big boost to the political aspiration of Desmond Olushola Elliot (DOE) at a political forum. It’s no longer news that Nollywood actor and Director Desmond Elliot will run for a political post. Kanu told the gathering, which took place in Surulere, he believed Desmond Ellio
Boko Haram Brings Mubi Under Sharia, Amputates 10 & Warns Christians To Relocate
Members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have instituted the Shara law in Mubi, Adamawa State, captured by the insurgents last week.The insurgents were also said to have amputated the hands of 10 residents said to have been found guilty of sundry offences, including looting of property of fleeing residents.According to Punch, Sources in Mu

Gunmen Attack Kogi Prison, Free 124 Inmates
Gunmen armed with grenades and heavy fire arms have freed about 124 inmates from the Federal Prison in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, Nigeria’s north central region last night. Residents of the state confirmed they heard gunshots and explosions at about 10:00pm last night while the operation was going on. Reports say security operatives made frantic a
Julius Agwu Wont be Contesting for Governor Come 2015
Frontline comedian, singer and actor Julius 'D'Genius' Agwu is no longer contesting for the post of a Rivers State Governor in 2015. He was reportedly urged by the incumbent Governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi to drop his ambition because they want the position to rotate to another part of the state. A statement from his manager,

5 Military Commanders Arrested for Abandoning Mubi When Boko Haram Attacked
Five or six military commanders have been arrested and detained by the army after they abandoned, withdrew from Mubi, Mararaba, Michika, Madagali, and Vimtim communities when Boko Haram men attacked the areas last week, allowing the insurgents to take over some areas.Some soldiers were also detained. The military commanders are being detained at t
WELCOME BACK: IBB Returns From Germany After 8 Weeks Of Medical Trip
Former president Ibrahim Babangida has returned to Nigeria after spending eight weeks in Germany where he had gone for medical treatment. Babangida arrived Minna airport today at about 2:50pm in a chartered flight.It will be recalled that, the former Head of State had spoken to journalists from Germany during Sallah assuring them that all was well

Emir of Kano,Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi II visited Pres. Jonathan At Aso Rock Villa
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi II, in company of members of The Kano Emirate visited President Jonathan at Aso Rock Villa earlier today October 30th.The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was reportedly at the Villa to reconcile with President Jonathan after the rift between them following Sanusi's sack from office as CBN go
Boko Haram Attacked Military Unit,Police Station & The Emir’s Palace In Adamawa
Pandemonium yesterday enveloped Mubi, the commercial nerve centre of Adamawa State, as Boko Haram attacked a military unit, police station, the emir’s palace and prison in the city.It was gathered that the insurgents, in a swift attack, moved from Michika to Uba and finally Mubi where they wreaked devastating havoc.In the attack, the Mub

Jonathan Summons Emergency Meeting Over Tambuwal's Deflection To APC
President Goodluck Jonathan appeared worried and on Wednesday summoned an emergency meeting of prominent PDP members to forge a line of action.Tambuwal had on Tuesday announced his defection to the opposition All Progressives Congress to contest the governorship election in his home state of Sokoto. He also adjourned the House to 3 December.On Wed
WHAT A SHAME: Nigerian Soldiers Apprehended For Working As Spies For Boko Haram
Soldiers in Nigeria’s military may be working as moles for Boko Haram, giving the terrorist group vital information about the military’s strategies and tactics. News site, AllAfrica.com, reports that the nation’s military has arrested those soldiers it suspected were working as double agents for Boko Haram.“It was gathered that the alleged

NEWS: Spread Of Ebola In Liberia Is Slowing Down - WHO
World Health Organisation said on Wednesday in Geneva that the spread of Ebola in Liberia appeared to be slowing compared to the “heavy traffic” in the past. Bruce Aylward, who is in charge of WHO’s efforts to fight the disease in West Africa, said there were indications that the actual number of newly reported cases was beginning to decline
TF?? Nigerians "Donate" N100M To Jonathan For PDP Presidential Nomination Form
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will on Thursday 30 October obtain the PDP nomination form for the 2015 Presidential elections.Unilke General Muhammadu Buhari, one of the aspirants of the main opposition party, All Progressives Congress, President Jonathan does not need to seek a bank loan to pay for the N22 million form.His campaign war chest w

White Interim President Appointed After Death of Zambian President Sata
Zambian Vice-President Guy Scott has been named acting leader following the death of President Michael Sata. Presidential elections to choose a permanent successor will be held within 90 days, Defence Minister Edgar Lungu said. Mr Scott becomes Africa's first white head of state since FW de Klerk in apartheid South Africa. Mr Sata died in the
Two Nollywood Actor Are In Battle With themselves For House Of Assembly Seat
It's no longer news that a lot of Nigerian entertainers have gone into politics, what some of you may not know is that actor Bob Manuel Udokwu and Tony One Week Muonagor are both contesting for Idemili North constituency in Anambra ‎State House of Assembly. Tony One Week is from Ugamuma village Obosi and is a member of ACN while Bob Manuel

Breaking News: Zambian President Michael Sata Dies at 77
Zambian President Michael Sata, who was nicknamed "King Cobra" for his fiery tongue and larger-than-life personality, has died, the country's national radio said Wednesday morning.He was 77.Officials did not disclose a cause of death. But Sata had traveled to London for unspecified medical treatment last week.He died in a hospital t
Why I Dumped PDP For APC - Aminu Tambuwal
Nigeria’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, on Tuesday formally announced his defection from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.The Speaker who had been known to be close to leaders of the opposition party formally announced his defection to the admiration of members of APC in t
Femi Otedola Covers Forbes Africa’s November 2014 Issue
Nigerian energy mogul Femi Otedola, who became at least $398 million richer between March 3 and June 2 this year, is on the cover of Forbes Africa November issue. Dashing!
Police Officer Rendered Blind Following Assault By Naval Rating
A Police officer who served in the Nigeria Police Force for about 30 years has been rendered blind by a naval rating. The plan of ASP Emmanuel Mbilla(before/after above)was to retire in 2018 after which he would set up his own private security firm.However, Emmanuel’s dream was cut short on February 22, 2014 after a life-changing encounter with
Top 100 Best University In Nigeria For The Second Quarter Of 2014
According to the recent ranking results released by Webometrics on Monday, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile Ife Osun State is now the best University in Nigeria.On the ranking, Covenant University in Ota Ogun state came 2nd followed by University of Ibadan in Ibadan Oyo state. Last on the list is Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai.