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  • Prison Controller General's Aide Beats up Female Lawmaker at National Assembly

    . Prison Controller General's Aide Beats up Female Lawmaker at National Assembly

     The House of Representatives have summoned the Controller-General of Nigeria Prison, Peter Ezenwa Ekpendu, over allegations that one of his aides slapped a female lawmaker, Onyemeachi Mprakpor, for overtaking his convoy within the premises of the National Assembly on Wednesday April 20th.Briefing his colleagues and presenting a petition by the ass
  • EFCC Arrests Jonathan’s Campaign Director ‘Nenadi Usman’ Over N2.5bn Fraud

    . EFCC Arrests Jonathan’s Campaign Director ‘Nenadi Usman’ Over N2.5bn Fraud

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director of Finance of the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation, Senator Nenadi Usman, for allegedly receiving N2.5bn from the Central Bank of Nigeria.A top official of the EFCC said the former minister was arrested on Thursday in Abuja.All funds that came from the Presidency
  • Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun Exposed Over Shady Deals

    . Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun Exposed Over Shady Deals

    As one of the disciples of President Muhammad Buhari’s on-going crusade on anti-corruption, one would naturally want to believe that the Chief finance officer of the nation, Kemi Adeosun is a thoroughbred corporate high-flyer who must be without blemish, but ”the wind just blew and the bum of the chicken” has been revealed like the saying go
  • CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar Loses Temper During Saraki's CCT Trial Hearing

    . CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar Loses Temper During Saraki's CCT Trial Hearing

    There was commotion at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) today, as the CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar, refused to hear the motion of the Senate President’s lawyers on his alleged bias.Umar, who has been under investigation for corrupt practices, lost his temper as Mr. Raphael Oluyede, Saraki’s lawyer, brought to the attention of the court, a moti
  • EFCC Arraigns Benedicta Akunna Onwuamagbu Over N120million Fraud

    . EFCC Arraigns Benedicta Akunna Onwuamagbu Over N120million Fraud

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday April 20th, arraigned Benedicta Akunna Onwuamagbu pictured above and her hotel, Benitex Hotels Limited before Justice A.M Liman of the Federal High Court Port Harcourt, Rivers State on one count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of N120 million.The count reads
  • NAAPE Union Grounds Arik Air Operations Over N1 Billion Debt, Leaving Passengers Stranded

    . NAAPE Union Grounds Arik Air Operations Over N1 Billion Debt, Leaving Passengers Stranded

     Nigerian airline Arik have been forced to stop operations when protesters from the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) picketed against various grievances at the Murtala Muhammed Airport. Protesters, numbering over a hundred had stormed the General Aviation Termina
  • Please Help Identify This Girl Who Died In A Fatal Car Accident In Lagos (PHOTOS)

    . Please Help Identify This Girl Who Died In A Fatal Car Accident In Lagos (PHOTOS)

     The public's help is needed to identify this accident victim. A Facebook user wrote; Onunkwo Johnson wrote: "Pls help identity this body, there was an accident at cele mile 2 express way this night and one person died at a spot and there was no any form of identification on her.pls share this pix as the Nigeria red cross members that we
  • PHOTOS: Pregnant Woman Who Went Viral Over Discolored Baby Bump Gives Birth

    . PHOTOS: Pregnant Woman Who Went Viral Over Discolored Baby Bump Gives Birth

     Fashion blogger Ella Adenugba, who became an internet sensation after she bared her peculiar two-tone pregnancy bump in a pregnancy shoot, has been delivered of a bouncing baby boy. And the beautiful thing is she gave birth on her wedding anniversary. Below is what she wrote on IG regarding the birth of her son. [hr] For more scintillati
  • American Business Man Arraigned by EFCC Over $2.3M Scam

    . American Business Man Arraigned by EFCC Over $2.3M Scam

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday April 18th, arraigned American businessman, Marco Antonio Ramirez, alongside with his companies, Eagle Ford Instalodge Group LP and USA Now LLC, before Justice Peter O. Affen of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja on an eight-count charge bordering
  • PHOTOS: Tanker Filled With Contraband Goods Apprehended By Customs Officers In Zamfara

    . PHOTOS: Tanker Filled With Contraband Goods Apprehended By Customs Officers In Zamfara

     This truck was arrested along Gusau road in Zamfara state by Customs Officers of Sokoto/Kebbi/Zamfara Command on 3rd April 2016. The tanker was carrying 100 bales of smuggled second hand clothings concealed in the tank compartment. See photos below........... [hr] For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals acco
  • Protest in Abuja Has Saraki's Supporters Storm His CCT Trial as it Resumes Today (PHOTOS)

    . Protest in Abuja Has Saraki's Supporters Storm His CCT Trial as it Resumes Today (PHOTOS)

     Here are pictures of the protesters who stormed Jabi District of Abuja, on the road leading to the Code of Conduct Tribunal, to declare support for the President of the Nigerian Senator, Bukola Saraki, whose corruption trial resumed Monday morning. Saraki is standing trial for alleged false assets declaration and fraud at the tribunal. His trial b
  • Breaking News! Nigerian Army and Boko Haram Currently in Fierce Gun Battle in Borno

    . Breaking News! Nigerian Army and Boko Haram Currently in Fierce Gun Battle in Borno

     The spokesperson for the Army, Sani Usman, has announced in a post on his Facebook page on Monday morning that military troops of the Nigerian Army and Boko Haram fighters are currently engaged in a fierce gun battle in Borno state, Northeast, Nigeria. " Please be informed that our troops are currently engaged in fierce battle with Boko Haram
  • Ex Military President General Ibrahim Babangida is Seriously ill

    . Ex Military President General Ibrahim Babangida is Seriously ill

     Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), is reportedly seriously ill, a source close to his hilltop mansion in Minna, the Niger State capital, informed us yesterday [Apr 17]. According to the source, the former military president has been ill for a while, resulting in his inability to attend most public functions. It wa
  • PHOTOS: Three Boys Mysteriously Go Missing At Seprate Times In Ilaje, Olodi Apapa

    . PHOTOS: Three Boys Mysteriously Go Missing At Seprate Times In Ilaje, Olodi Apapa

     No fewer than three boys have been declared missing in Ilaje Quarters in the Olodi Apapa area of Lagos State.Punch Metro learnt that the missing boys, who were of school age – four-year-old Nliam Tobechukwu, Olanrewaju Obazuaye, 3, and Sunday David, 4, were reported missing at separate times at the Tolu Police Division.A Punch correspondent lear
  • We Will Give Nigeria $480 Million Abacha Family Loot – US

    . We Will Give Nigeria $480 Million Abacha Family Loot – US

     United States has agreed to repatriate to Nigeria about $480million believed to have been stolen by the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha and his family, The Nation newspaper reports.But the conditions for the repatriation of the cash and other details are being worked out.Also, it was learnt that the Department of Justice in the United States
  • 'Why I’m Angry With President Muhammadu Buhari’ - Audu Maikori

    . 'Why I’m Angry With President Muhammadu Buhari’ - Audu Maikori

     Read below; I am angry! During the last elections Nigerian youth were galvanized and they voted massively for change from the previous administration!The results showed the role the youth played in effecting this victory for the ruling party. So when there was a delay in ministerial announcements I was hoping that it meant that PMB was searchin
  • Alaba Market Leader Nabbed After Police Found Guns & Live Ammunition In Furniture Section

    . Alaba Market Leader Nabbed After Police Found Guns & Live Ammunition In Furniture Section

     There is tension in the furniture section of Alaba International market in Ojo local government after the police reportedly recovered catch of arms and live ammunition in the market in Lagos State western Nigeria.We gathered that detective from Area E Festac Command stormed and recovered high caliber guns such as pump actions, double barrels, shor
  • Ghanaian Actor, John Dumelo Recounts His Miraculous Escape From Armed Robbers In Nigeria

    . Ghanaian Actor, John Dumelo Recounts His Miraculous Escape From Armed Robbers In Nigeria

     John Dumelo took to his Instagram page on Saturday to recount a robbery encounter in Nigeria on his way back to a hotel. According to the actor who is currently shooting a movie somewhere in the country, the armed robbers blocked his car, but they managed to escape by speeding off. He shared a stock photo of a man with his hands raised in praise a
  • ICPC Reveal Methods Used By Civil Servants In Making Millions From Government Illegally

    . ICPC Reveal Methods Used By Civil Servants In Making Millions From Government Illegally

     The chairman of ICPC, Mr. Ekpo Nta has made sterling revelation how some junior civil servants made millions from government illegally. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has revealed how junior public servants rake in millions of naira illegally. According to its Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta, he revealed that junio
  • There Was No Loan Deal During Buhari’s Visit To China – Presidency

    . There Was No Loan Deal During Buhari’s Visit To China – Presidency

     The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari did not sign any loan agreement with the Peoples Republic of China during his one-week working visit to the Asian country.Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, revealed to Punch Newspapers on Saturday, that “there was no loan deal during the President’s visit t
  • NDLEA Arrest Mother Of Three Who Faked Pregnancy With Wraps Of Cocaine (PHOTOS)

    . NDLEA Arrest Mother Of Three Who Faked Pregnancy With Wraps Of Cocaine (PHOTOS)

     Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 46 year old Dorothy Onyekasi pictured above, who faked a pregnancy with 86 pellets of white powdery substances that tested positive to cocaine while trying to board an Emirate flight to Dubai at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport MMIA Lagos.  The mother of th
  • BREAKING NEWS! Beautiful Actress Mide Martins Moves Out Of Her Husband House (Read Details)

    .. BREAKING NEWS! Beautiful Actress Mide Martins Moves Out Of Her Husband House (Read Details)

     The daughter of late Funmi Martins, Mide, married popular Nollywood actor and producer Afeez Owo over 15 years ago. Sadly, Mide’s marriage to Afeez has crashed.And right now on Instagram, Mide is addressing the rumours that it said was she who moved out of her matrimonial home. You also recall her fans slammed her days ago for not celebrating her
  • How My Gang And I Kidnapped My UK-Based Uncle - Suspect Confesses

    . How My Gang And I Kidnapped My UK-Based Uncle - Suspect Confesses

     A greedy nephew who masterminded the kidnap of his UK-based octogenarian uncle has come out clean after him and his gang were apprehended by the police.On Saturday April 2, 2016, four armed men stormed the country home of a Liverpool-based octogenarian, Chief Edwin Chime, at Obinagu Town in Udi area of Enugu State and abducted him. The gunmen, who
  • PHOTO: Dismissed Policeman Caught Stealing Offering At Catholic Church In Lekki Lagos

    . PHOTO: Dismissed Policeman Caught Stealing Offering At Catholic Church In Lekki Lagos

     Dismissed Police Officer, Patrick Nkanu Caught Stealing Offering From Altar At Catholic Church In Lekki Lagos Confesses. On Monday, a dismissed Police constable, Patrick Nkanu was arrested while trying to steal offering from the altar at SS Philip & James Catholic Church in Lekki.He was struggling to open the money pouch around 5:30am when a s
  • Court Dismisses Saraki’s Application, Says Embattled Senate President Must Face Corruption Trial

    . Court Dismisses Saraki’s Application, Says Embattled Senate President Must Face Corruption Trial

     A Federal High Court in Abuja has again dismissed the application by Senate President Bukola Saraki seeking nullification of his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT.Mr. Saraki is standing trial for alleged false asset declaration and fraud at the CCT, since September last year. The Senate President had approached the court, asking i
  • Unknown Gunmen Attack Abia State Governor, Ikpeazu's Convoy on a Busy Road in Aba

    . Unknown Gunmen Attack Abia State Governor, Ikpeazu's Convoy on a Busy Road in Aba

     The convoy of the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu was ambushed by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers on Wednesday night along Aba-Owerri Road in Aba area of the state. The incident happened at about 8pm near Immaculate Junction, along the ever busy Aba-Owerri Road, while the governor was returning to Umuahia. Though no life was lost, sources
  • Ex-Banker Narrates How N1.5bn Was Transferred Under Former NIMASA Boss

    . Ex-Banker Narrates How N1.5bn Was Transferred Under Former NIMASA Boss

     At the commencement of trial of the former Director-General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi on Thursday, April 14, a witness revealed that the sum of N1.5 billion was transferred into various companies’ accounts in a bank from NIMASA between August 2014 and October 2015.The witness, Teslim Ajuw
  • Special Assistant To Oshiomhole, Curtis Ugbo Nabbed For Illegal Gun Possession

    . Special Assistant To Oshiomhole, Curtis Ugbo Nabbed For Illegal Gun Possession

     Curtis Ugbo, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, was on Thursday arraigned before an Oredo Magistrate Court sitting in Benin, for illegal gun possession and an anti-government publication he posted on the internet.Ugbo, 47, allegedly committed the offence on April 12, at 2B, Ugbor Road, Benin.The alleged publicati
  • Lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin, Accused of Adjusting Buhari's Budget to Suit his Constituency

    . Lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin, Accused of Adjusting Buhari's Budget to Suit his Constituency

     The impasse over the 2016 Budget assumed a rowdy dimension in the House of Representatives with members demanding the resignation of the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin. They were furious that Jibrin influenced the allocation of projects worth N4.169billion to his constituency outside what was budgeted by the Ex
  • Armed Robbers Disguise As Patients, Attack Hospital In Lagos

    . Armed Robbers Disguise As Patients, Attack Hospital In Lagos

     Five suspected armed robbers who disguised as patients, have attacked a private hospital in the Shibiri, Ajangbadi area of Lagos State, carting away valuables.The incident occurred on Tuesday around 10pm. Three of the robbers escaped while two suspects – Babatunde Bamidele and Idowu Balogun – were apprehended and taken to the Ajangbadi Police

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