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LOLITICS: Gov Fayose Appoints A Carpenter Of Buhari's Age As Local Government Chairman
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has appointed a 72-year-old Carpenter, Mr Olatunde Afolayan as the caretaker chairman of Moba Local Government.Fayose also swore-in members of the State Independent Electoral Commission, headed by a retired Chief Judge of the State, Justice Kayode Bamisile.Afolayan was sworn-in as caretaker chairman of Moba loc

Muslim Students Attack WAEC Office For Fixing Exams on Their Prayer Days
The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has faulted the timing of some subjects of WAEC examinations for Nov./Dec private candidates. Speaking with newsmen at a news conference in Abeokuta yesterday, the zonal coordinator of the group in the southern states, Alhaji Mushafau Alaran, said the timetable placed some subjects at a period when Mus
Nigerian Ambassador To US, Prof Adebowale Adefuye Dies Of Heart Attack Few Days To End Of Tenure
Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States, Prof Adebowale Adefuye is dead.Adefuye, whose tenure as ambassador ends on August 31, 2015 died after suffering from an heart attack in a Washington, DC hospital.Born in Ijebu-Igbo, in 1947, Adefuye received his First Degree in History at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1969, and in 1973 earned a

APC Leaders Angry As Buhari Appoints More Northerners
THERE was an outrage in the ruling All Progressives Congress on Thursday over the announcement of new appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari.Leaders of the APC, who spoke to The PUNCH, complained that the appointments tilted in favour of the North and said the party must move fast to cope with the backlash of expected rumblings in the polity.�
BREAKING: EFCC Begins Probe Of Rotimi Amaechi’s Administration
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced probe on the administration of the immediate past governor of Rivers state, of Rotimi Amaechi. According to a report by ThisDay, the probe comes after a Port Harcourt-based group, The Integrity Group, petitioned EFCC on July 29th, accusing the former governor of corruption, graft and abuse

Buhari Appoints Chief Of Staff and Secretary To The Government Of The Federation SGF
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following appointments:Engr. Babachir David Lawal – Secretary to the Government of the FederationAlhaji Abba Kyari – Chief of Staff to the PresidentCol. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd.) – Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs ServiceMr. Kure Martin Abeshi – Comptroller-General, Nigerian Immigration Ser
INEC Says Delta State Governor Had More Votes Than Accredited Voters in the State
INEC officials who appeared before the Delta state Election tribunal sitting in Asaba the state capital, yesterday August 26th, told members of the tribunal that after the April 11th governorship elections had been concluded, it was discovered that the state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa who was declared winner of the election, had more number of votes

Plainclothes Policemen Spotted Carrying Out Stop and Search in Lagos (Photos)
A Gistmania member shared these photos of plainclothes policemen stopping passerby’s and searching them indiscriminately.Even those passing on bikes,are stopped,pockets searched,phones etc They are said to be officers from Soloki police station in Surulere,Lagos. Is this legal?
SUICIDE MISSION: Woman Throws Child Into Lagoon, Jumps In Too
What could have led a young woman to fling her son into the lagoon as she also jumped into it in a suicidal bid? This is the riddle that many on the Lagos Island are yet to find an answer to.It was Tuesday evening at the Leventis Bus Stop area of Marina and normal business activities were going on when the young woman whose identity remains un

Imo State Police Command Arrest Ritual Killer Over Murder
Homicide squad of Imo State Police Command yesterday smashed a ritual syndicate in the state.Parading the suspects before newsmen in Owerri, acting Commissioner of Police, Dave Akinremi, said operatives acting on a tip-off arrested one Joy Emmanuel, a member of the syndicate, who is a nurse resident at Amafeke, Orlu, and a native of Ezio
NDDC Boss Meets President Buhari, Says No Money Was Missing As Claimed By Auditor-General
Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC), Mr. Dan Abia, yesterday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari, describing as false the allegation by the Auditor-General of the Federation, Mr. Samuel Ukura that N183.7 billion was misappropriated by the commission.Ukura had recently said that the NDDC had a case to answer, following an

Nigerian Man Caught With Over $40,000 by Customs Agent at US Airport
Customs and Border Patrol agents on Sunday seized over $40,000 in unreported currency from a Nigerian traveler at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. According to CBS Baltimore, the individual initially declared that he had $5,000. Then he later stated he had $22,000. But then officials say customs agents ultimately disco
Shocking Details Of How Oronsaye, Maina, Others Allegedly Stole N1 Billion From Pension Funds
In a little over a month, the sparks will start to fly in what might turn out the most celebrated trial of this year as the prosecution of the former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Steve Oronsaye; former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, PRTT, Abdulrasheed Maina; and others accused of siphoning over N1 billion from pensioners

Obasanjo, Jonathan And Others Promoted Corruption In The Oil Sector – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday accused past governments of encouraging corruption in the oil sector.Buhari said he was disappointed at the way Nigeria’s oil industry had been handled since he left office as a former petroleum minister and as a military Head of State in 1985.Buhari was quoted in a statement by the President’s Senior Special
NDLEA Storms ARIK HQ To Investigate Its Staff, Chika Egwu Udensi Caught With Cocaine In London
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Tuesday night stormed the headquarters of Arik Air in Ikeja Lagos following the arrest in London of a crew member of the airline for allegedly being in possession of cocaine.The Arik crew member, identified by the anti-narcotics agency as Chika Egwu Udensi, was arrested on Monday night by o

BREAKING NEWS! Five Killed As Suicide Bomber Hits Damaturu In Yobe State
Reports reaching GISTMANIA has it that a suicide bomber struck at a busy area in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital this morning.At least five people were killed from the explosion with more than 20 others injured.Director of Media and Publicity to Yobe State Governor, Abdullahi Bego, confirmed that the dead have been evacuated to the mortuary while
Nigerian Officials Give Reason Why They Issued Top ISIS Leader, Ahmed Al-Assir a Visa
it has been revealed why Nigerian officials gave Ahmed Al-Assir, a top ISIS terrorist a Visa into the country. Radical Lebanese Islamic cleric, Ahmad Al-Assir, who was arrested last week as he attempted traveling to Nigeria, got an entry visa into Nigeria because the country’s embassies do not capture applicant's’ biometric data, an offic

Buhari Orders Immigration Office To Cancel All Diplomatic Passports Issued To Unauthorized Holders
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Nigeria Immigration Service has been directed by the Nigerian Government to retrieve all valid diplomatic and official passports from those who are not entitled to hold such documents.The statement signed on Monday, by the Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Interior, Yusuf Isiaka and made avai
Oba of Lagos, HRH Rilwan Akiolu May Face International Criminal Court
The Oba of Lagos’ comment during the just concluded 2015 elections may soon be a subject of investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC).You will recall that His Royal Highness allegedly threatened to drown all Igbos who do not vote for a particular candidate of his choice during the governorship elections.According to Punch Newspaper

UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon Arrives Nigeria On A Two-day Working Visit
The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon today arrived Nigeria for a two-day official visit.He arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 4.15p.m. and was received by Amb. Bulus Lolo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The UN Resident Coordinator, Daouda Toure, UNFPA Executive Director, Babatunde Oshotimehin and Spec
BREAKING NEWS: Paramount Traditional Ruler Olugbo’s Mother-In-Law Kidnapped In Ondo
Mrs Omogbene Adeborile, 65, the the mother-in-law to Oba Fredrick Obateru-Akinruntan, the Olugbo of Ugboland, has been kidnapped in Igbotako, Ondo State.Adeborile was abducted on Saturday at her residence in Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State at about 10:00 p.m.Adeborile who is also the wife of Chief Babatunde Adeborile, Chair

OOOPS: Water Scarcity Hits Jonathan’s Community, Otuoke In Bayelsa
Mr Elijah Ateki, the Chairman, Community Development Committee (CDC), Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa, has bemoaned the scarcity of potable water in the area.Ateki said in Otuoke on Sunday that lack of drinking water was the major problem in the community.According to him, the situation is due to the pollution of rivers in the area by
Buratai’s Convoy Ambushed by Boko Haram in Borno
[size=13pt][/sizeThe convoy of the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, was Saturday ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Faljari village between Mafa and Dikwa, during the Army Chief’s visit to Borno State, THISDAY gathered.The attack, which left one soldier and 10 terrorists dead, occurred while Buratai was on a mo

We Poison Our Victims Before Killing Them – Cult Member Confesses
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested two suspected cult members, who confessed to drugging their victims before killing and dispossessing them of their belongings.The duo, Sijibomi Adeniyi and John Onucho made the confession when the police in Ilorin paraded them. They were also accused of being members of Eiye confraternity who w
Ooni Of Ife’s Final Funeral Rites: Palace Warns Residents To Stay Indoors For "Oro" Deity
Residents of the ancient town of Ile-Ife, have been warned to remain indoors for the Oro deity to observe the final funeral rites for the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ile-Ife, Osun, observed that the palace town criers were going round the town announcing that residents, especially commerci

THANK GOD: See One Of The Victims Of The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident Survived Miraculously (Photos)
Remember this horrific accident? A trailer crashed into an 18-sitter bus carrying passengers, killing most of the passengers. This is the only passenger who survived. She is currently at the emergency ward at UCH Ibadan. We thank God. See more photos after the cut...
President Buhari Appoints Obasanjo As Special Envoy To Guinea Bissau
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concerned over the unfolding political situation in Guinea Bissau following the dismissal of the Prime Minister, Mr Domingos Pereira, and his cabinet by President Jose Mario Vaz.This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Ad
BREAKING: Buhari suspends Nigeria Immigration boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the comptroller general of Nigeria Immigration Service, David Parradang.Mr. Parradang was asked to immediatelyproceed on suspension Friday while theservice’s deputy comptroller general, Martin Abeshi, takes over, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.It was not immediately clear why Mr.Parradang was san
Lagos Prince, others arrested during Eiye initiation
[size=14pt][/size]Operatives of the Anti-Robbery Squad attached to the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a Lagos prince, Wale Jimoh, and seven others during an alleged initiation rite of the Eiye Confraternity in the Jakande Roundabout, Small Kuramo, Lekki area of the State. Jimoh is said to be the son of a traditional ruler in the are
Boko Haram: Adamawa Varsity Reopens, Recruits 80 Hunters, Vigilante To Fight Insurgents
The authorities of Adamawa State University, Mubi, have recruited 80 hunters to ensure the security of the university community.The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Joshua Shall, disclosed this to newsmen in Mubi on Thursday, just as the institution resumes academic activities.Shall said that the instit

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LOLITICS: Gov Fayose Appoints A Carpenter Of Buhari's Age As Local Government Chairman

Muslim Students Attack WAEC Office For Fixing Exams on Their Prayer Days

Nigerian Ambassador To US, Prof Adebowale Adefuye Dies Of Heart Attack Few Days To End Of Tenure

APC Leaders Angry As Buhari Appoints More Northerners

BREAKING: EFCC Begins Probe Of Rotimi Amaechi’s Administration

Buhari Appoints Chief Of Staff and Secretary To The Government Of The Federation SGF

INEC Says Delta State Governor Had More Votes Than Accredited Voters in the State

Plainclothes Policemen Spotted Carrying Out Stop and Search in Lagos (Photos)

SUICIDE MISSION: Woman Throws Child Into Lagoon, Jumps In Too

Imo State Police Command Arrest Ritual Killer Over Murder

NDDC Boss Meets President Buhari, Says No Money Was Missing As Claimed By Auditor-General

Nigerian Man Caught With Over $40,000 by Customs Agent at US Airport

Shocking Details Of How Oronsaye, Maina, Others Allegedly Stole N1 Billion From Pension Funds

Obasanjo, Jonathan And Others Promoted Corruption In The Oil Sector – Buhari

NDLEA Storms ARIK HQ To Investigate Its Staff, Chika Egwu Udensi Caught With Cocaine In London

BREAKING NEWS! Five Killed As Suicide Bomber Hits Damaturu In Yobe State

Nigerian Officials Give Reason Why They Issued Top ISIS Leader, Ahmed Al-Assir a Visa

Buhari Orders Immigration Office To Cancel All Diplomatic Passports Issued To Unauthorized Holders

Oba of Lagos, HRH Rilwan Akiolu May Face International Criminal Court

UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon Arrives Nigeria On A Two-day Working Visit

BREAKING NEWS: Paramount Traditional Ruler Olugbo’s Mother-In-Law Kidnapped In Ondo

OOOPS: Water Scarcity Hits Jonathan’s Community, Otuoke In Bayelsa

Buratai’s Convoy Ambushed by Boko Haram in Borno

We Poison Our Victims Before Killing Them – Cult Member Confesses

Ooni Of Ife’s Final Funeral Rites: Palace Warns Residents To Stay Indoors For "Oro" Deity

THANK GOD: See One Of The Victims Of The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident Survived Miraculously (Photos)

President Buhari Appoints Obasanjo As Special Envoy To Guinea Bissau

BREAKING: Buhari suspends Nigeria Immigration boss

Lagos Prince, others arrested during Eiye initiation

Boko Haram: Adamawa Varsity Reopens, Recruits 80 Hunters, Vigilante To Fight Insurgents

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