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Secondary School Students Invade School Compound With Guns And Attack Teachers In Osun

Some teachers at Anglican High School and Adenle Middle School in Osogbo narrowly escaped being shot when some cultists invaded the school compound and chased out teachers.The school which houses student population of about 7,000 is made up of Anglican High School 1-5 and some students of Adenle Middle School.Our correspondent gathered on Th

Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio Sacked From The Senate

SaharaReporters can authoritatively confirm that the Senate Minority Leader for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godswill Akpabio, has been sacked yesterday. Mr. Akpabio is a Senator representing Akwa Ibom State, and is the former two term governor of that State.The Federal Court of Appeal announced yesterday that violations to the Electoral Ac
SO SAD! Nollywood Actor, Prince James Uche Goes Blind After Prolonged Ailment

Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche, has reportedly gone blind.The prominent actor, who has been battling high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney failure for about eight years, is still bed-ridden at Godspower Hospital, 32 Road, C-Close, House 7, Festac Town, Lagos State, YES International Magazine revealed.It could be recalled that few years ago,

Final Decision on Death Of Rev. king Ezeugo by Hanging to Be Made In Feb. 2016

The supreme court sitting in Abuja has fixed February 26, 2016, for judgment in the appeal filed Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, general overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly (better known as Reverend King) challenging the judgement of a Lagos high court sentencing him to death by hanging. According to a statement by Bola Akingbade, deputy director, pres
Cameroonian Army Captures Boko Haram Top Shot Suleiman Shehu aka Naira

Cameroonian security agents have arrested a Boko Haram top shot known as Suleiman Shehu aka Naira. He was arrested on Thursday in Double near Mora, Cameroon.News of his arrest was broken by Cameroonian journalist and blogger, Bisong Etahoben, on Twitter.The journalist also reported that Niger is to hand over 457 identified Boko Haram insurgents hel

Breaking News: Kogi State House of Assembly Speaker Impeached

Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Momoh Jimoh-Lawal was Thursday impeached.Although, speaker's camp deny that he has not been impeached.Details shortly….
Copy of Okonjo Iweala's Letter She Sent To Jonathan Approving $300M to Dasuki

In a statement she released yesterday Dec. 10th, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said that she released $300 million and 5.5 millions from the Abacha loot to former NSA Sambo Dasuki for the purchase of arms and ammunition for the prosecution of Boko Haram members. This is a copy of the said letter.

Egypt Plans To Build 1 Million Homes For The Poor - Minister Mustafa Madbouly

Egyptian Housing Minister, Mustafa Madbouly, said plans are underway to build 1 million homes for poorer people at a cost of almost 20 billion dollars over the next five years.He said on Wednesday in Cairo that the plan was aimed at easing a crunch that has seen slums and unlicensed buildings spread since the 2011 revolt.Madbouly said with a popul
Robbers Attack Jumia Pick Up Station In Calabar

Jumia one Nigeria's hottest selling online platform was Robbed last night !It's pick up station situated at 127,Goldie by Amika Utuk was robbed yesterday evening and lots of items carted away. The black Friday fever may have added to it because a lot of items were brought in from Lagos but the pick up station is too small and most items

Legendary NTA News Presenter, Cyril Stober Retires From Service

After 3 decades of stellar newscasting, the doyen of broadcasting, Cyril Stober has retired from service. Most of us grew up listening to him on the NTA Network. The Niger State-born screen legend anchored the 'Tonight at 9' programme with dedication and professionalism and he will be missed by millions of Nigerians. There is an out-pour
OOU Lecturers Begin Strike Over 16 Months Unpaid Salaries

After embarking on a peaceful protest on Monday over the nonpayment of their 16 months salaries by the State Government, the lecturers of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State yesterday began an indefinite strike.The strike action took effect in all the institution’s campuses.The ASUU Chairman, OOU branch, Dr. Deji Agboola, said

Police Nab Security Guards For Impersonating Soldiers In Lagos

Two security guards, Richard Adamu, 25; and Musa Mohammed 26, attached to an estate in Akowonjo, Egbeda, Lagos were arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad for allegedly impersonating men of the Nigerian Army. It was learnt that the guards were arrested in the community in military camouflage.A handcuff, two jack knives and a Nigeria Police For
BREAKING NEWS: Fuel Scarcity To End As FG Approves N407.07 Billion To Oil Marketers

It appears the lingering fuel scarcity will soon come to an end as the Federal government has approved the release of N407.07 billion as subsidy payment to oil marketers. A statement from the Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun released today, states that the money will be used to pay up subsidy arrears as well as pay up subsidy for the year 2015.

REVEALED! How Okonjo-Iweala Transferred N61.4bn Abacha Loot To Dasuki With Jonathan's Approval

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reportedly approved the transfer of at least N61.4 billion ($300 million and £5.5 million) to the Office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.According to Premium Times, the funds were transferred from the loot recovered from late military ruler, Sani Abacha.Okonjo-Iweala was said to have
Nigerian Students On Federal Scholarship Stranded In Cuba Over Non Payment Of Allowances

Nigerian students under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programmer of the Federal Scholarship Board in Cuba, has condemned the incessant late arrival of their stipends.The BEA scheme is a joint programme run by the Nigerian government through the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with governments of other countries including

EFCC Arraigns Raymond Dokpesi Before an Abuja Federal High Court (PHOTOS)

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC today arraigned former Chairman of Daar communication and owner of AIT, Raymond Dokpesi before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge of money laundering, misappropriation of public funds and others. The presiding judge, Justice Gabriel Kolawole after hearing his
The Federal Government Gives Fresh Reasons for Detaining Nnamdi Kanu

The Federal Government, yesterday, told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, why it was not in a hurry to release the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, claiming that its investigations revealed that Kanu, who it identified as the brain behind recent clamour for the creation of ‘Biafra Republic’, had alrea

Scientists Confirm A New Sexually Transmitted Disease Called "Mycoplasma Genitalium".

Scientists in the United Kingdom have confirmed the existence of a new Sexually transmitted disease called mycoplasma genitalium. The confirmation of the bacterial disease, which causes painful urination among other things, as an STD comes more than two decades after it was first discovered. A team of fourteen researchers arrived at the conclusi
FG Files Money Laundering Charges Against Dokpesi & DAAR Company's Over $2.1bn Arms Scandal

The Federal Government has filed a six-count charge of alleged N2.1billion money laundering against the former chairman of DAAR Communications Plc owners of AIT and RayPower, Chief Raymond Dokpesi.‎ Daar Holding and Investment Limited was filed as co-defendant in the suit. Dokpesi and his company are being accused of violating the Money Launderi

Delta State Officials Diverted Millions of Naira Meant For Student Bursary To Personal Accounts

Joy-Ochonu Idoko, a prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Peter Amromanoh, Executive Secretary Delta State Scholarship Board and his accountant, Andrew Boji Nkwor before Justice F. N Azinge of the Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, today told the court how the accused persons opened 28 fa
Federal Government To Re-introduce Toll At Federal Roads - Fashola

I Train My Kids With Drug Proceeds – Suspect (Photo)

A suspected drug smuggler, Ismaila Aliyu, 26, has told the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) that he takes care of his children and two wives with money realised from sales of Indian hemp. Aliyu, a transporter, told investigators that selling hemp was the only business he could do to take care of his family. The suspect said that he use
AIT FOUNDER, Raymond Dokpesi Charged With Money Laundering

The Federal Government Tuesday filed charges against businessman and media proprietor, Raymond Dokpesi before the Federal high Court, Abuja in relation to his alleged receipt of about N2.1billion in the from the last administration from funds meant for the purchase of arms.The Nation learnt that filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissio

VP Osinbajo Claims Yoruba People Are Honest And Have Integrity

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has identified honesty, integrity, and hard work as integral attribute that are inherent in among Yoruba people. He made this assertion in Ile-Ife on Monday during the coronation of the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, as the 51st traditional ruler of the ancient town.Describing events such as the
Javier Mascherano Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison For Tax Fraud In Spain

Barcelona defender, Javier Mascherano has been sentenced to 12 months of jail term after pleading guilty in tax fraud case. He was also fined €815,000. The former Liverpool player was charged with two counts of tax frauds, €600,000 in 2011 and more than €968,000 in 2012. Fortunately for the 31-year-old, he will not serve the sentence b

Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail, Placed Under House Arrest, To be Sentenced in April 2016

The Paralympic gold medalist has been granted bail by Deputy President Aubrey Ledwaba as he appeals his conviction for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Here are the bail conditions: Bail conditions : 1 Accused must appear at 9am on postponement date 2 He will be under house arrest but may leave between 7am-12pm 3 Only allowed to t
$15M Cash Bribery Scandal: Ibori Replies Nuhu Ribadu From Prison

Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori has replied erstwhile chairman of Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, on his famous claim that he (Ibori) approached him with $15million to stop his investigation. Ibori described the claim as horrible, revolting, nasty and totally untrue.Ribadu, in a recent interview, insisted th
PHOTOS: Billionaire Daughter Temi Otedola And Mum Attends Opera In Milan

The beautiful wife and daughter of oil magnate, Femi Otedola, Nana and Temi looked stunning as they attended the opening night of the LA Scala Opera in Milan today. Nana wore an Alexander McQueen dress while Temi looked stunning in a Maison valentino gown, a Bottega ‎Veneta clutch and a Marni fur. See more photos after the cut...
Senator Buruji Kashamu Wins At Appeal Court

Senator, Buruji Kashamu has been declared winner and lawfully elected Senator of Ogun east Senatorial district at the appeal court sitting in Ibadan.Congrats to him![hr] For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter -
FIRE! I Either Become The Governor Of Kogi Or Nothing Else Will Go On - James Faleke

The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) deputy governorship candidate in Kogi, Mr Abiodun Faleke, says he will not make himself available for swearing in with Alhaji Yahaya Bello on January 27, 2016.Faleke stated this at a meeting of APC stakeholders in Kogi West Senatorial District in Kabba, Kogi State on MondayHe explained that this was in further