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Police Gun Down Man Who Reportedly Killed Three People Over Food Poison In Edo State

The police in Benin have confirmed the death of three persons who were allegedly shot dead by a middle aged man identified as Onana Osua. Osua who was said to have shot six persons over alleged food poison, was finally gunned down after he allegedly attacked a police patrol team.The incident occurred at Uromi, Esan North East local government area

Minister Of Labour & Employment, Chris Ngige Speaks On Those That Will Benefit From FG's N5k Stipend

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige says unemployed graduates, market women and the Civilian Joint Task Force in the north-east are those that have been targeted to be beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s N5,000 stipend.Ngige gave further clarifications in Abuja during an interview with journalists today December 28th. He explain
Scores Killed In Adamawa As Female Suicide Bombers Attack Motor Park

Two female suicide bombers killed dozens of people at a busy motor park in Madagali town of Adamawa state, north east of the capital, Yola.The bombing happened this morning, the same day that suicide bombers struck in a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, killing at least 40 people.Madagali had witnessed bombings by Boko Haram in the past and was on

Arms Deal Scandal: Musiliu Obanikoro Runs Out Of The Country

According to The Nation, former minister Musiliu Obanikoro received a hung chunk of the diverted fund for arms in order to influence the gubernatorial elections were held in Ekiti (June 2014) and in Osun (August 2014).The report also claimed that the former Lagos State governorship aspirant has sneaked out of the country following an i
GBAM! All Those Indicted In #Dasukigate Arms Deal Scandal Will Be Jailed - Buhari

President Buhari says those who are found guilty in the $2.1 billion arms deal fraud will be sent to jail. He said this in a recent interview with BBC Hausa “Remember during the campaigns, we said Nigeria is facing three things and nobody disputed that assertion. Firstly, there was widespread insecurity, a war in the north-east, while the countr

Nigeria Suspends Top Airport Officials Over Turkish Airline Passengers' Embarrassment

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has ordered the suspension of three top officials of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over the recent incident involving Turkish Airlines at the airport.Mr. Sirika disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja while briefing journalists after listening to explanations by the airport officials on the
Heavy Gun-Battle As Military, Boko Haram Clash In Maiduguri

Maiduguri is safe, as Nigerian soldiers aborted an invasion of the city by Boko Haram gunmen Sunday evening.Up to seven people died in the gun battle as Nigerian troops repelled the attack on a village in the outskirts of the city, capital of Borno State.Gunfire and explosions could be heard in the evening in the city, the birthplace of Boko Haram

PHOTO: Two Killed As Robbers Raid Bank In Ekiti On Christmas Eve

Two persons were killed in Okemesi on Christmas Eve in Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State after a nine-man armed robbery gang attacked an old generation bank.The heavily armed men, who carted away millions of naira, also injured scores of residents.Identities of the victims were given as Matthew and a carpenter, Ayo Alawode (53).One o
EFCC Drags Former PDP Chairman & Son To Court For Receiving N600m From Dasuki

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed charges against a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Haliru Mohammed Bello, and his son, Abbah, for collecting N600 million from the embattled former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki. The money was collected in the name of Bam Properties. Alt

Zaria Killings: 3 Persons Rescued Alive After Three Days Under Shi’ite Headquarters Rubble

The Kaduna State government on Friday announced that three people were rescued alive after spending three days under the rubble in the aftermath of clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria in Zaria two weeks ago.It, however, said three other people were found dead in the rubble.In a statement yesterday, the Ka
Why I Rebuilt A Church In Kano With My Own Personal Money - Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Lamido

The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, has told a delegation of religious leaders that he used his personal income to rebuilt a church that was destroyed during religious unrest at Rogo local government area in Kano. Sanusi II, said: “I renovated the said church to help avoid a situation where a Christian believer might feel of

PHOTO: Business Magnate And Son Shot In Calabar During Robbery Operation

A Calabar-based business magnate (name withheld) and his son have been shot in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, after an armed robbery operation in the victim’s resident that lasted for more than three hours.The victims, who reside along the MCC Road in Calabar, were said to be recuperating from the gun wounds they sustained during the at
BREAKING NEWS: Male Suicide Bomber Disguised As Female Arrested In Gombe While Trying To Bomb A Church

Tragedy was averted on Friday morning in Biliri local government area of Gombe State, when a suspected male suicide bomber dressed in female attire with suicide vest strapped over his waist, was attempting to blow up a Catholic church where Christmas service was ongoing, but was arrested by some vigilante Muslim youth who were guarding the church.D

Two Men Arrested In Ogun While Selling 295 Bags Of Cannabis Worth N35m For Christmas

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Ogun State have arrested two suspected drug peddlers while attempting to sell 295 bags of cannabis estimated at N35m.PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspects, Ihenacho Chinweuba, 27 and 33-year-old Uche Enuosa, were on Monday taking the narcotic to some parts of the state and Lagos for marketin
Boko Haram Bombs Concealed In Food Flasks Get Intercepted In Maiduguri

[size=10pt] A cross section of Civilian JTF fighters in the North-East [/size]Thousands of Muslims celebrating Maulud, which is the birthday of holy Prophet Muhammad, on Thursday escaped what would have possibly been an all-time record calamity, had some eagled-eyed vigilante operatives not intercepted five food flasks filled with bombs outsid

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Delta State Deports 712 Illegal Migrants To Their Various State Of Origin

hahahah!!! Really? Interstate deportation is a big deal in Nigeria! can you imagine!?????? Getting deported to a state in Nigeria!!! LMAO! ASABA—Delta State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service said it has captured and repatriated 712 illegal immigrants in the State to their respective countries.The command in a statement by its Comptrolle
PHOTOS: Gov. Fayose Distributes Bags of Rice to People in Ekiti for Christmas

Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, is feeling the Christmas spirit.He recently distributed rice to people in Ekiti in celebration of the holidays. [hr] For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter -

Kogi Election: PDP Candidate, Idris Wada Also Sues Bello, INEC

Just like Faleke had sued, Wada is also now suing. I told you it’s not yet over in Kogi. I think I kinda like this, yaay, you just can’t ‘impose’ someone. Bello didn’t even win APC’s primaries.Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Wada, who was also the candidate of PDP at the Nove,be 21 and December 5 Governorship polls in the State has fi
LAGBUS To Provide Free Bus Services On Christmas Day

The Lagos State Government, through LAGBUS and its franchises, on Wednesday said it would in the spirit of Christmas celebration, provide free bus rides to residents on Friday.This is contained in a press statement signed by Yemi Adesoye, the LAGBUS Public Relations Officer, which was made available to journalists in Lagos.According to the stateme

BREAKING NEWS: Federal High Court Judge Excuses Himself From Nnamdi Kalu's Case

When a judge begins to excuse himself from cases, what does that say about the Judiciary system in Nigeria. Is he even allowed to excuse himself from cases? I am no legal expert. Is he? A federal High Court judge has rescued himself from hearing treason charges brought by the government against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of B
President Buhari Orders The Immediate Payment Of December Salaries To FG Worker's

President Buhari has ordered the immediate payment of December salaries to all Federal civil servants. His directive made known by the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, who spoke at the end of the monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting in Abuja yesterday Dec. 22nd. She said salaries were already being paid in response to t

17 Important Things President Buhari Said In His 2016 Budget Speech

As delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, Dec. 22 to a Joint Session of the National Assembly; read 17 important things the President said in his 2016 Budget speech. 1. By June 2014, oil prices averaged $112 per barrel. But as at today, the price is under $39 per barrel. This huge decline is having a painful effect on our economy. Con
Police In Akwa Ibom Parade 18-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Killing His Mum

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Tuesday paraded an 18-year-old boy, Endurance Akpan, who was accused of murdering his own mother, Lovina Akpan, in cold blood over a purported quarrel between the victim and his (Endurance’s) dad.It was gathered that the sad incident occurred in Idio Nung Iba Village, Etin Ekpo Local Government Area of the s

Police Parade Pastor For Allegedly Killing Female Church Member In His Office

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has paraded a pastor for allegedly killing a female church member in an altercation that occurred in his office. This was revealed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Cordelia Nwawe, on Tuesday in the state capital, Uyo. Pastor Gideon Idio of God’s Power City allegedly killed the church member, Jo
Photos Of Nasir El Rufai Signing The 2016 Budget Into Law In Kaduna State

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has signed the 2016 Kaduna State Budget and here are some photos from the event.
The Federal Government Declares December 24th,25th and 28th Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared December 24, 25 and 28 public holidays to mark Eid el-Maulud, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, respectively. The Minister of the Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Bassey Akpanyung. “The Feder
President Buhari Presents N6.08TRN 2016 Budget To The National Assembly

President Buhari this morning presented the N6.08 billion 2016 budget to the National Assembly members. During his speech, President Buhari said Nigeria remains committed to diversification to build and reflate the economy. On the current fuel scarcity, Buhari apologized to Nigerians & blamed it on some stakeholders who have refused to embrace
Good News! Rulers in Gombe Reduces Bride Price To Tackle the Spread of HIV/AIDS

As part of effort to control the spread of HIV/AIDS and offer young men and women the opportunity of settling down in marriage, the paramount ruler in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State and Mai Tangle, Dr. Abdu Buba Maisheru II, has said the chiefdom has reduced the dowry and other costs involved in marriage contracts. Though the first c