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Woman Who Stole 7-Day-Old Baby Arrested

JOS — The Plateau State Police command, yesterday, paraded the woman who, last week, stole a seven-day old baby in Bokkos Local Government Area and her accomplice who had faked a pregnancy to con her husband for seven months.Parading the two alongside other suspects, state Commissioner of Police Mr. Chris Olakpe, said the housewife, Chundun

President Jonathan Encourages Corruption In Nigeria - House Speaker Tambuwal

Speaker of the House, Aminu Tambuwal The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has stated that President Goodluck Jonathan is encouraging corruption in Nigeria by his handling of corruption cases.“The President’s body language’ seems to be encouraging corrupt practices in the country,” the speaker said.Mr. Tambuwal said
Mandela Family Begins Battle Over $15 Million Fortune

He was a celebrated symbol of peace and democracy the world over.But in the last years of his life, Nelson Mandela’s own family has been at war, bickering between themselves over his many millions.And in the wake of the anti-apartheid leader’s death at 95 today, it is feared his surviving family will be plunged in to deep rifts over who stands

Catholic priest Pulls Out Gun, Threatens To Shoot Church Members In Imo State

It appears we are truly approaching the much talked about end time. As you read this, a Catholic priest in Imo State is being investigated by the police after reports that he was illegally in possession of weapons.The Reverend Father is said to be in charge of a parish in the Dikenafai environs of the Ideato South LGA of the state. He is said to h
This Government Is Not Ready, The Strike Continues –– ASUU

Public university lecturers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Sunday insisted that they would not return to the classrooms on Monday as directed by the federal government.They also accused the President Gooodluck Jonathan-led Government of insincerity in its bid to resolve the 6 months old dispute. ASUU Presi

Police Order to Demolishes 5-storey Ezuma Hospital in Aba

Barely a week after the Imo state Police command smashed a baby factory being operated as a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in the Egbu area of Owerri by one Dr. James Ezuma, the Abia State government within the hours of 5pm and 6pm Saturday Police command to demolished his five-story Ezuma Hospital located along Okigwe road, Aba.
Drogba, Eboue Face Fines over Mandela Tributes

DIDIER Drogba and Emmanuel Eboue face fines from the Turkish FA after displaying vests bearing tributes to Nelson Mandela.The two Ivory Coast internationals unveiled their personal messages after Galatasaray’s game against Elazigspor on Friday, their first game after the death of South African icon Mandela.Chelsea legend Drogba peeled off his shi

ASUU Strike: New Lecturers Resumes Work At AAUA To Replace Striking Ones

The crisis between the embattled members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities [ASUU], Adekunle Ajasin University [AAUA], Ondo state and their management is now deepened as new lecturers have been employment to replace the striking lecturers.Recall that when DailyPost visited the campus last Monday, some old lecturers were seen in various lec
22 Years Old Nigerian Man, Aderoju Bammeke and Girlfriend Jailed For Fraud

Aderoju Bammeke, 22, and his girlfriend Jessica Ogunyemi, 20, both of Manchester, were the UK 'platform' for a Nigerian 'phishing' scam that made £41,000 in just two months. The plot, masterminded by a gang in the West African country, involved sending fake emails to customers of banks including Barclays and Halifax.The emails

Chocolate City Vs. Brymo: Case Adjourned Till January 2014

Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos where the case between Chocolate City vs Brymo has been adjourned to Tuesday January 14, 2014 .The legal battle between Chocolate City Entertainment and its estranged artiste Ashimi Olawale Ibrahim aka Brymo is far from over as the case was on December 5, 2013 adjourned till January 14, 2014. The case which was su
Officaiting Priest At Iyayi's Burial Booed For Calling On ASUU To Suspend Strike

THE University of Benin yesterday stood still in honour of former President, Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Late Prof. Festus Iyayi as it declared the Late Don irreplaceable.Late Iyayi’s journey home ward began with a stop-over at his Isihor country home, accompanied by ASUU members, to enable his family members and ASUU

Doctor Arrested For Detaining Babies, Mothers Over Non-Payment Of Hospital Bills

A hospital where nursing mothers and their babies were illegally detained in dehumanising conditions for several months over non-payment of hospital bills has been uncovered in Lagos.The hospital was uncovered by officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, WAPA, in collaboration with the Office of the Public De
Crisis Threatens As Setraco Soldiers Murder ‘Okada’ Rider In Delta

Pandemonium broke out Thursday morning in Ughelli, Delta State after soldiers attached to Setraco Construction Company shot and killed a cyclist, popularly known as “Okada.”SaharaReporters gathered that the tragic event happened after soldiers posted to guard a Lebanese expatriate issued an order banning all forms of vehicular movements with th

2014 UTME: Reps to Upgrade Validity of JAMB Results to 3 Years

A bill to amend the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Act yesterday scaled through second reading in the House of Representatives, which seeks to extend the validity of JAMB result from its present one year to three academic years.What this means is that if a Student sits for the UTME and makes a good results, the result should be Vali
BREAKING NEWS - Nelson Mandela Is Dead At 95!

Nelson Mandela, born on July 18, 1918 in Mvezo, was a South African politician. He died on December 6, 2013 at the age of 95.Friends and family are mourning the loss of a loved one. Former South African President Nelson Mandela has died, President Jacob Zuma announces Former US President George HW Bush on Mandela: 'He was a man of tremen

BAD: 6-man gang arrested for ritual murders in Imo-SeePhotos [viewer Discretion]

The Nkwerre Vigilante Network this week arrested a six-man gang specialized in the sale of human parts for rituals and transplant in Nkwerre, Imo State. The men confessed to kidnapping their victims at various locations in the state and using their parts for ritual purposes. Some parts they sold to people who needed them for transplant. Yeah, there
Gasoline Tanker Explodes Opposite NNPC Building Abuja…

An explosion rocked several buildings across from the offices of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation building in Abuja just now. [size=24pt] >>>CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS<<< [/size] Eyewitnesses told SaharaReporters that a petrol tanker discharging gasoline exploded at the Conoil gas station opposite the NNPC b

GOOD NEWS: OJB Jezreel Recovered Well, Expected In Nigeria On December 7

God be praised! Several months ago OJB Jezreel went to India for kidney transplant operation. After months of suspense, the legendary producer has reportedly recovered well and set to return home to the waiting arms of his happy fans and friends!According to Nigeriafilms, Jezreel will be landing in Nigeria on December 7, 2013, Saturday, with Mabel
Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja Temporarily Closed

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja has been temporarily closed by officials of the Nigerian Airspace Management Authority, NAMA, following the breakdown of a Saudi Arabian Boeing 747 cargo plane on the runway of the airport last night. The airport authorities say the plane, which veered after landing at the airport, has to be fixed

President Jonathan, Wife Check Into German Hospital

SaharaReporters has learnt that President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, today checked in at a hospital in Germany.Last night, Mr. Jonathan had abruptly flown out of Abuja ostensibly to attend a Summit on peace and security in Africa that is organized by the French government. Several ministers and service chiefs accompanied the
Senate Strive For 7-Year Jail Term/ N5million Fine Punishments For ‘Social Media Critics’

[size=14pt] Senate Strive For 7-Year Jail Term/ N5million Fine Punishments For ‘Social Media Critics’ [/size] The Nigerian Senate has read a bill which aims to punish ‘social media critics’ who incite the public against the government.The said law, which has scaled second reading in the upper legislative chamber, is also proposing a more

ASUU STRIKE: FG extends deadline to Dec 9

The Federal Government, yesterday, reviewed the seven-day ultimatum given to striking university lecturers to resume today or be sacked as it now gave them till Monday, December 9. This came as most members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities remained adamant and vowed to continue with the strike until their demands were met.ASUU president,
Federal University Of Technology Owerri Sacks Entire Teaching Staff

The Senate of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has sacked all academic staff on its payroll with immediate effect on December 2, 2013, Monday, for failure to return to classrooms.This has been confirmed by Mr. Chike Ezenwa, the Public Relations Officers (PRO) of the institution, in a telephone conversation with the Nigerian Tribun

Governor Amaechi Takes Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala To The Cleaners

Governor Rotimi Amaechi has raised the alarm that President Goodluck Jonathan's ministers are undermining the welfare of Rivers people because of his disagreement with the Presidency. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, he said, has seized the World Bank and ADB loans that was approved by the National Assembly for Rivers State. [left]“The
Breaking News: INEC declares Obiano winner in Anambra Election

AMID voter apathy and protests that greeted the November 16 governorship election and the supplementary election in Anambra State, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr Willie Obiano, was early this morning declared winner.The agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate

Breaking News: INEC declares Obiano winner in Anambra Election

AMID voter apathy and protests that greeted the November 16 governorship election and the supplementary election in Anambra State, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr Willie Obiano, was early this morning declared winner.The agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate
BREAKING: Fast & Furious star Paul Walker dead at 40 in fiery car crash

Actor Paul Walker, best known for his role in the Hollywood film franchise Fast and Furious, has been killed in a car crash.The smash took place in Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles while he was on his way to a charity event.Walker was a passenger in a Porsche that lost control and hit either a lamp post or tree before bursting into flames.
[Video] Oshiomole Apologises Over ''Go And Die'' Comment Made To Widow

Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo today Friday November 29,2013 apologised for the comments he made to a widow in Benin during an inspection tour on Mission Road, in the state capital, a fortnight ago.Oshiomhole said that he now regretted the comments which had become the subject of discourse in the social media.The Governor, however, noted that he m
2015: Why Professor Jega Must Go – Buhari, Akande, Tinubu

Police barricade on their way and the sun blazing above, All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders marched on the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja on Thursday.Leading the way were former Head of State Muhammadu Buhari, APC Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, defunct
Breaking News: The Showdown Begins! Federal Govt. Gives ASUU 7-Day Ultimatum To Call Off Strike

The Federal Government has issued a one week ultimatum to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to call off the ongoing strike.The union embarked on the action on July 1, 2013 over government’s refusal to implement the 2009 agreement both parties reached.Acting Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, while briefing journalists Thursday morn