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ASUP suspends 10-month old strike, Polytechnics to resume Tuesday

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has suspended its 10-month old strike. The strike which started in October 2013 was suspended today Saturday July 12th the National Executive Council of the association. Rising from a meeti

Human Rights Lawyer Festus Keyamo Denied SAN Award

Festus KeyamoIt usually takes the grace of God for any lawyer who criticises government's atrocities to be made a SAN and this trend has been ongoing for a long time. Not surprised! Barrister Festus Keyamo was shortlisted for the SAN award along with others but the final list has been released and his name is conspicuously absent.LPPC Secret
Nigerian human rights lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, dies at 49

One of Nigeria’s leading human rights lawyers, Bamidele Aturu, has died. He died today Wednesday July 9th at a Lagos hospital where he was being treated for an undisclosed ailment.Late Bamidele Aturu came to prominence as a fighter against power abuses when, as a member of the National Youth Service Corps, he refused to shake the hand of the the

Nigerian Teenagers Tricked Into Prostitution In Italy [Photo News]

Nigerian women are being trafficked to Italy under the pretense that they will be working as nannies or in factories – but often end up working the streets as prostitutes. Their plight has been highlighted by Paris-based photographer Elena Perlino, originally from Italy, who began to notice the presence of young African women working on the stree
Police Burst Armed Robbery Gang Who Specialize in Stealing Exotic Cars

The Nigerian Police command yesterday released a statement saying they have arrested a nine-man armed robbery gang that specializes in stealing exotic cars from different parts of the country. They also recovered guns. Find the statement below plus the list of cars recovered from the syndicate."Following discreet, sustained and painstaking in

Students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, Takes Over Abuja Expressway

Some students of Ondo State owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Owo, Ondo state this morning July 7th took over the Owo/Abuja expressway to protest the recent hike in their school fees.Management of the school recently increased the annual school fees of students of National Diploma in sciences from ₦21,300 to N58,300 and ND students from ₦53,800
Imo Police Arrests 25 Undergraduate Cult Students

The Imo state Police command yesterday July 6th paraded 25 suspected and prospective cult members of some polytechnics in Imo state, including the Alvan Ikoku College of Education and Imo state Polytechnic.The Police acting on a tip off from residents of Emi village in Owerri North local government area stormed the Emi river at about 3.30am when i

Nigerians to Start Paying to Watch Television

Nigeria's Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, at the Extra Ordinary meeting of the National Council of Information held in Abuja few days ago stated that Nigerians will start paying to view television content. As the deadline for Nigeria's migration to digital terrestrial television broadcasting draws near, Nigerian authorities will s
63 Abducted Borno Women Reportedly Escape From Boko Haram

Update On Police Assault Of Pregnant Woman In Lagos

Women's rights activists Dr Joe Odumakin has threatened to mobilize all pregnant women for protest if the police officer that assaulted a pregnant women in Lagos is not disciplined.A clip which surfaced few days ago on the social media, showing a police officer identified as Arthur Okeke harrasing a pregnant woman with disregard for her cond
SAD: Police Van Chase Okada Rider & His Passengers To Their Deaths

This sad incident happened this afternoon, An Okada rider and his 2 male passengers were crushed to death this afternoon at Awoyaya bus-stop along the Lekki-Epe Express way in Lagos as they were being chased by a police van.While trying to escape from the police who were chasing them to seize their bike for riding on the express, the O

Policeman Attached To Wema Bank Shot Conductor & Caused Disorder In Oba Akran

Just as we were yet to recover from the misconducts of some military men who caused commotion at Palmgroove yesterday, few hours later, same yesterday, Friday, 4th of July at around 2pm on Oba Akran road, a police officer attached to Wema Bank, Oba Akran branch shot an ‘innocent’ conductor and another chaos ensued. Immediately his coll
BRT Buses Withdrawn By LAGBUS From Lagos Roads After Soldiers' Attack Yesterday

LAGBUS Asset Management Ltd., operators of BRT buses, have withdrawn their buses from Lagos roads following the burning of some of its buses by soldiers yesterday.Mr Abiodun Apata, a LAGBUS official, said the attack was unfortunate and that the luxury buses were withdrawn to avert further damage. Explaining what really happened, Apata said: “By

NEWS: Governor Fashola Condemns Military Rampage Today

Speaking with Channels TV this evening, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola described today's action by the Nigerian Army as very disappointing, stating that they are public servants paid with tax payers money, so shouldn't behave in such a manner. He however said he's waiting for a formal report to know what really transpired
Emir Of Kano Sanusi Withdraws Lawsuit Against President Jonathan

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi , the former Governor of Central Bank, who is now the Emir of Kano, has formally withdrawn his lawsuit challenging his removal as the governor of the Apex Bank. Abubakar Mahmoud , his lawyer told the National Industrial Court that the Emir wishes to withdraw his case against President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and two other def

Japanese Politician Cries Hysterically After He’s Caught Stealing $30k

Japanese politician Ryutaro Nonomura breaking down in hysterical tears during a press conference has gone viral! The 47 year old had a meltdown of epic proportions, wailing and hitting the table when questioned by reporters about using $30,000 of public funds for his personal travel expenses.Ordinary travel expenses o! Nigerian government officia
3 Female Undercover Operatives of Boko Haram Caught by the Army

The Nigerian army have released a statement stating that they have arrested 3 women who worked as undercover operatives for Boko Haram.In the aftermath of the failed suicide bombing attempt on a military facility by a female terrorist who blew herself up in Gombe recently, troops have arrested three suspected female terrorists who have been secretl

Mother Stabs French Teacher to Death in Front of Students

A female teacher was stabbed to death Friday in front of her pupils at a primary school in the southern French town of Albi by a student's mother, who was immediately detained." This morning, a mother showed up with a knife and stabbed a 34-year-old teacher in front of her students, for reasons that will be determined by the investigatio
Ex NFF President Aminu Maigari Arrested

Alhaji Aminu Maigari, who was sacked as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), by a Plateau court yesterday, has been picked up by the Department of State Service (DSS) operatives.Maigari, who led the Super Eagles team back to Nigeria from the World Cup in Brazil, was arrested in the early hours of Friday, by officers who were waiting

Photo: Soldiers set BRT buses on fire on Ikorodu Road

Soldiers have been on a rampage for hours now after one of their own was crushed by a BRT bus this morning. Aside from beating people up mercilessly, BRT buses have been set on fire..and this is close to a filling station. But is this how to resolve the issue? Is this not too much?
#BringBackOurGirls: Chibok Girls Are Being Molested On Camera – Senator Zanna

In an interview with Sahara Reporters, Senator Khalifa Ahmed Zanna of Borno Central said that the girls are being molested while someone films them. Though the interview was recorded on the 24th of June in New York, but was released today. Read statements from Senator Zanna “Actually the information I’m getting, some of them are very disturbin

National Conference: Confab Endorses Creation Of 18 More States In The Country

The National Conference on Thursday voted for the creation of 18 more states in the country.The creation of new states was one of the decisions taken by the delegates at their plenary while considering the report of the Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government.Apart from the 18 new states proposed, the conference said a separat
After A Whole Year, Prophet Ajanaku Finally Gets Buried

The remains of clergyman & founder of Christ Revival Victory Chapel International Lagos, Prophet Iretiola Ajanaku, who died 11 months ago on August 22nd 2013, will finally be laid to rest on July 17th 2014. Late Prophet Ajanaku's widow, Joy Ajanaku and some elders of the church had refused to bury him all this while because they were conv

FAAN To Close Abuja Airport Runway For 3 Days

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has announced that the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja will be closed for three days beginning from Saturday. This, they say, is for the authority to carry out maintenance on the facility, which when completed, would further enhance safety and security at the airport. Dates are Sat
Goodluck Jonathan Breaks Fast With Muslim faithful in Ramadan Exercise

President Goodluck Jonathan and his entourage have joined Muslim faithfuls in the ongoing Ramadan exercise.Presidential Spokesperson, Reuben Abati revealed this hours ago by sharing photos of the President dinning with Vice President, Namadi Sambo as well as the Peoples’ Democratic Party Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, Inspector General of Police (IGP

Breaking News: Bomb Blast In Asikolaye/Bakin Ruwa Area Of Kaduna State

Boko Haram seem to be expanding its scope gradually, a bomb was set off in bakin ruwa area of kaduna state today. Number of casuaties are unknown at the time of this report. will update late
BREAKING: Bomb Blast Rocks Maiduguri Market

An explosion has been reported at the Maiduguri market near the Power Holding Company (NEPA) building. And according to reports, the explosion was heard at about 8:20 a.m. Many casualties may be recorded as the area is usually a crowded commercial centre. [size=19pt] CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS [/size] An officer of the State Security Service
"Keshi is the best indigenous coach Nigeria has ever had" - Okocha

Jay Jay Okocha, who was one of Super Sport's analyst on the Nigeria vs France match this evening said the current Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, is the best indigenous coach Nigeria has ever had, saying we need continuity and that Keshi should under no circumstances be removed as coach of the Eagles because we didn't qualify to the q
Are Nigerians Hungry For Rice Or Change? Check out PDP Rice for 2015

[size=9pt]«§» 30 June 2014[/size] [size=24pt] CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS [/size] As this Rice sharing phenomenon continue to spread, APC may soon join and development will suffer. Sorry for my dear country – Nigeria!
Old Woman With Eye Tumor Drags Bank To Court Over N253,000

An 87-year-old woman, Mrs. Sanusi Adebisi, has locked horns with the Union Bank Plc over the N253,000 withdrawn from her account in the bank via the Internet sometime in October 2013. The claimant told the Magistrate’s Court sitting at the Ojokoro, Agbado area of Lagos that she just got N200,000 of the sum from her cooperatives to operate the tu