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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.
14 Years on the Run, Nigerian Drug Baron Finally Nabbed in Ireland

A man believed to be originally from Nigeria who was sentenced to 20 years jail in Italy on drugs trafficking charges has been living in Dublin and working as a taxi driver in Ireland.After a major international manhunt, Yemi Moshood Olatunde (47) was picked up by garda officers from the force’s extradition unit and he appeared in the High Court

Photo: Wife Kills Husband With Cutlass in Ebonyi state

25 year old Blessing Onyibe Nwogbagami, (pictured above) has been arrested by men of the Ebonyi state Police command for killing her husband, Mr Onwe Nwogbagami, near their home at Ojegbe Amike Ugbodo, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.The mother of one attacked her husband with a cutlass while he was sleeping at an uncompleted building on October 13th. Exp
Oscar & Reeva Never Had Sex Before He Killed Her"- Her Mum Claims

Late model Reeva Steenkamp's mother June Steenkamp said Reeva confided in her before she was shot dead on Val's day 2013 that she'd never had sex with Oscar Pistorius. June made this revelation in her yet to be released book titled “Reeva: a Mother's Story” . In an extract from the book in Times Magazine, June wrote that

HMM! Massive Corruption Going On Under Jonathan, Okonjo-Iweala’s watch – Amaechi

Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has accused the President Goodluck Jonathan-led federal government of massive corruption.Amaechi spoke yesterday ahead of Saturday’s mega rally at the new Adokiye Amaesiamaka Stadium at Igwurutali.According to him, no line of difference exists between funds meant for the public and those for private pocke
SCOAN SAGA: Pastor TB Joshua To Give Families Of Victims $4,500 Each

The General Overseer of Synagogue Church Of All Nations, Prophet T.B Joshua has said through the church spokesperson, Kirsten nematandani that, the church will be giving 50,000rand ($4500/N750, 000 in Nigerian currency) to South African victims who lost their lives during the September 12 guest house collapse in the church premises. "The ch

WHAT! TB Joshua Avoiding Court Case, Lagos Magistrate Demands Appearance

The founder of Synagogue Church Of All Nation in Ikotun Lagos, Temitope Balogun Joshua has been accused of trying to avoid questioning at the court over a disaster that killed over 100 people at his church last month.Balogun has been ordered to show up before the coroner inquest set up by Lagos State Government on November 5th, 2014.116 people, mo
Robert Mugabe's Wife Grace Announces Her Candidacy To Succeed Her Husband

Zimbabwe's first lady Grace Mugabe on Thursday announced her candidacy to succeed her husband, 90-year-old president Robert Mugabe, when he leaves office, Sowetan Live reports."People say I want to be president, why not? Am I not a Zimbabwean?" the 49-year-old said when addressing veterans of the country's liberation struggle i

CHAI! Gunmen Kidnaps Minister Of Petroleum Alison-Madueke’s Sister

Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke’s sister has been kidnapped by gunmen in Port Harcourt.Vanguard reports that the men abducted her sister, Osio Agama, at gunpoint as she was walking to her car on Tuesday night.The motive for the abduction is currently unknown, as there has been no report of the men asking for a ransom. For
Lecturer Set Ablaze By Mob For Killing Five Pupils In Auto Crash

Alhaji Kassimu Umar, a Lecturer at the Taraba College of Education (COE) Zing, was on Friday burnt to death in a mob action after he allegedly hit and killed five primary school pupils with a vehicle he was driving.Mr Joseph Kwaji, the Police Public Relations officer (PPRO), of the Taraba Police Command confirmed the incident in Jalingo.He said th

Mali Records Its 1st Case Of Ebola After A 2 Year Girl From Guinea Contracted It

Mali has recorded its first case of Ebola after a 2 year girl who had come into the country from Guinea, one of the worst hit with the Ebola epidemic, came down with fever and was diagnosed with the deadly virus yesterday October 23rd.Confirming the development, Malian Health Minister, Ousmane Kone, said the girl is undergoing treatment now and is
Prophet T.B Joshua to Testify Before a Coroner’s Inquest on November 5

Prophet Temitope Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, will on Nov. 5 appear before a coroner’s inquest investigating the recent collapse of its guest house. The Lagos State Coroner, Mr Oyetade Komolafe, announced Joshua’s appearance on Friday at the resumption of the inquest at an Ikeja High Court. The inquest was instit

9ice, Gov. Abiola Ajimobi Declares to Re-Contest for Second Term in Ibadan

House of Representatives Aspirant, Abolore ‘9ice’ Akande, Gov. Abiola Ajimobi roll together on his declaration to re-contest for second term as the governor of Oyo State.The event was held at Agodi, Ibadan on Thursday 23rd October 2014. Check out the Photos below....
NICE JOB: EFCC Recovers N550, 000 For Blind Teacher

Relief came for a blind teacher, Mary Ihekanacho on Wednesday October 22, 2014 as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presented her with a draft of N550, 000 which the anti- graft agency recovered from a gang of fraudsters that swindled her of N 830,000 in a job scam. Relief came for a blind teacher, Mary Ihekanacho on Wednesday Oct

18 Borno Villages Under Boko Haram’s Control, Listed by Lawmakers

About 18 villages in Borno State are firmly under the control of Boko Haram insurgents despite a recent ceasefire allegedly agreed to by the sect and the federal government. Speaking at yesterday’s plenary in the House of Representatives, Hon. Isa Lawan, stated that “ Northern Borno axis is falling into the hands of Boko Haram on daily basis.
25-Year Old Banker Assaults By Policeman For Urinating Beside Bank

There was confusion on the premises of Stanbic IBTC in the Ifo area of Ogun State after a banker, Mr. Ogidan Bolaji, was hit with the butt of a gun by a police officer identified as Kayode Ojo, leaving the 25-year-old victim with a deep cut on his face.The matter, which was said to have been reported at the Sango Police Station, was however, said

Boko Haram Strikes Again? Several Dead As Explosion At Bus Station In Bauchi

A large explosion rocked a bus station Wednesday in a north Nigeria area previously targeted by Boko Haram, witnesses said, in what appeared to be the latest crack in the government’s purported ceasefire with the Islamists. “We had a huge blast at exactly 9:45 pm (2045 GMT)… We realised it had come from the bus station,” said Musa Babal
Ebola Virus Originated From US Bio-warfare Labs In West Africa – American Prof

A popular American professor has exposed the real reason behind Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa.Francis Boyle recently answers questions for TVXS.GR and revealed that the United States of American has been using West Africa as an offshore to circumvent the Convention on Biological Weapons and do bio-warfare work.professor francis boyleProfesso

Another Nollywood Actor Joins Politics- Jim Iyke Joins The Politics game

Jim Iyke has joined politics .In his own case, he isn’t contesting for a political post but is now a member of newly registered Young Democratic Party as its Director General in the Diaspora.Jim Iyke explained that the vision of the party is to empower and promote Nigerian youths within and outside the shore of the country.He said “We just wan
I Went Into Drug Trafficking For My Wedding- 40 Year Old Patent Medicine Dealer

A 40-year-old patent medicine dealer arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has blamed his alleged culpability on the quest to raise money for his wedding billed for December.The suspect, Chike Pauline, was reportedly arrested during the outward screening of passengers on Rwanda Air flight at the Murtala Muham

Prostitutes In Abuja Given 48 Hours Ultimatum To Leave The City

Prostitutes in the city of Abuja have been given a 48-hour ultimatum to vacate the city or face the full wrath of the law while men and women who patronise them will be punished with a death sentence. These strict measures were laid out by the Secretary for Social Development, Mrs. Blessing Onuh after an official visit to several locations known t
Breaking: Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 5 Years Imprisonment

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been jailed for five years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.Judge Thokozile Masipa, issuing the ruling in court in Pretoria, also gave Pistorius a three-year suspended sentence for a firearms charge.The prosecution had called for a minimum 10-year sentence; the defence for community service and h
Ebola: Don’t Celebrate Yet – Minister

The battle against the Ebola Virus disease (EVD) may have been won in the country but the war is not yet over, Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said.Professor Chukwu gave the warning at the plenary of the ongoing 2014 Summit on Women and Girl Child education at the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD), Abuja, with the theme:
Seven Ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s Cabinet Have Resigned Today

Seven ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet have resigned their positions today. Those who resigned are Ministers of Information, Labaran Maku; Trade and Industry, Samuel Ortom; State for Education; Nyesom Wike, State for Defence; Musiliu Obanikoro; Labour, Emeka Wogu; Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu and State for Niger Delta, Dairus Ishak
Unilag, OAU And UNN Are The Most Search-for Universities So Far In 2014

A look at the search trends in Nigeria between Jan 1st till date has revealed that Nigerians have been conducting more online searches for federal than private or state-owned universities so far in 2014. The comparative study which was developed using Google’s Search Trends tool offers a unique perspective into how Nigerians have been searching