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Boko Haram Writes Nigerian Army, Threatens To Attack Maiduguri Military Barracks Today (March 21)

The members of the Boko Haram Sect have written to the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army threatening to attack Maimalari Barracks on Friday (today).Investigations revealed that security had been beefed up in the Maimalari Barracks which has the Headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division of the Artillery Corps, the Ordinance, the Signal and other cr

Boko Haram:Airforce Fighter Jet Bombs Kayamla Village In Borno

An air force fighter jet launched an attack on a group of terrorists holding a meeting at Kayamla village of Konduga Local Government Area on Thursday killing at least 17 of them while several others were injured, a resident told DailyPost.It was gathered that the group were sighted holding a meeting with the intention of re-launching another attac
PDP Advises Amaechi To Resign Over Spate Of Insecurity In Rivers

Rivers chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday reacted to a comment made by the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, that insecurity has heightened in the state.Amaechi was said to have made the comment while performing the ground breaking ceremony of the foundation stone laying of the new secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journ

Reps Orders Probe of Alison-Madueke for Spending N10 billion on Private Jet.

[size=11pt]House of Reps orders probe of Alison-Madueke for allegedly spending N10 billion on private jet .. [/size] [size=10pt]Premium Times March 20,2014 [/size] Mr. Adejare said preliminary investigations prove that the financing for the Challenger 850 aircraft was drawn from government funds.The House of Representatives has ordered an i
Kano deports beggars to their states

The Kano State Government has sent 33 beggars to their states of origin as part of efforts to enforce the law banning street begging in the state.The Director General of the State Hisba Board, Dr Abba Sufi, told the journalists in Kano that the repatriation commenced on Wednesday.It will be recalled that Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso signed the Street B

EFCC Press Release: EFCC Arrests 4 Undergraduates, 3 Others For Internet Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested four undergraduates and three others for alleged involvement in Internet scam.They were arrested in two different locations in Ibadan, Oyo State. The undergraduates are: Otuyalo Damilola, a 400 level student of Computer Science of Lead City University, Ibadan; Adegbuyi Michael,
President Jonathan Offers Victims Families &Those That Wounded, Automatic Employment

[size=9pt]«§» 19 March 2014[/size] President Jonathan this morning ordered three employment slots be left open for the families of those who died during the Saturday recruitment exercise conducted by the Nigerian Immigration Service. The president also directed that immediate employment be offered to injured victims who are still receiving

BUSTED: 7 Pregnant Ladies Caught In Baby Factory, Akwa Ibom State

[size=9pt]«§» 19 March 2014[/size] A baby factory was yet again uncovered by the police in Akwa Ibom state. Seven pregnant ladies were arrested at the baby factory located at at NEPA line in Ikot-Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. [size=10pt] the pregnant women [/size] Mr. Etim Dickson, the state Police Public Relations Officer on
FG May Remove Fuel and Kerosene Subsidies

The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dieziani Alison-Madueke yesterday gave a hint of plans by the Federal Government to remove subsidies being paid on Petrol and Kerosene products. The Minister gave the hint while speaking at the Nigerian Oil & Gas Conference which took place in Abuja While addressing the delegates, Alison-Madueke said subsid

BREAKING NEWS: Mobil Petrol Station On Oba Akran, Lagos, Burning! (PHOTOS)

Another ghastly fire outbreak in Lagos: Mobil Petrol Station along Oba Akran in Ikeja caught fire Wednesday morning, Nigeriafilms report. As at the time of filing this report the cause of inferno could not be confirmed. More details coming soon. BREAKING CELEBRITIES SHOCKING NEWS
Leaked Video Exposes PM: Boko Haram Weapons Shipped To Nigeria From Turkey

[size=9pt]«§» 19 March 2014[/size] Turkey allegedly shipped weapons to unidentified groups in Nigeria, which has been ravaged by violence between the army and Boko Haram militants, a new incriminating phone call revealed on Tuesday. The leaked conversation is the latest blow to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been hit by a corr

Stephanie Okereke Begins TV Show For Lovers

Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke is currently shooting parts of her new Tv show called ‘Make Me Fabulous’. The Tv show is all about bringing couples together. The actress believes the daily activities of most partners are always too much, which leaves them with little or no time for each other, talk less of having a romantic time together.
BREAKING NEWS: Christ Embassy In Oregun, Lagos Burning Now! (PHOTOS)

Metronaija reports that Christ Christ Embassy in Oregun, Lagos is burning this very moment. It is not clear what might have caused the fire. More details coming soon. LATEST SHOCKING NEWS AND CELEBRITIES SCANDALS

Commissioner Arrested For Reportedly Beating Corps Member In Ekiti

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Kayode Olaosebikan has been arrested by the Police for reportedly beating up of a National Youth Service Corps member at a registration unit in Otun Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area of the state.Olaosebikan who, doubles as the Chairman, NYSC board in the state, was seen at the Criminal Investigat
Military Foils Boko Haram’s Attempt To Attack Yobe Community, Kills Eight

The move by members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, to attack Goniri Community in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State yesterday failed as they were ambushed by troops who had received intelligence on their mission.Goniri is few kilometres away from Buni Yadi where the terrorists killed dozens of teenage students on February 25.A statement i

Boko Haram Issues: 19 Governors In US As America Summons Northern Leaders [LOOK]

[size=9pt]«§» 17 March 2014[/size] 19 northern state governors from Nigeria are presently in the United States holding a three- day talk meeting with top officials in Washington over the Boko Haram insurgency and security issues in the country, and also to review strategies in polio eradication in northeast Nigeria, among other issues. The
BREAKING: President Jonathan Summons Interior Minister, Immigration Boss

[size=14pt] Jonathan summons Interior Minister, Immigration Comptroller over death of applicants [/size] President Goodluck Jonathan has called a meeting with the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, as well as the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang.The summon on the two officials is not unconnected to the deat

Enugu Residents Demand Sack Of Interior Minister, Immigration Boss

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Abaa Moro came under serious attack on Monday from Enugu residents over the death of some job-seekers during the interview conducted on Saturday by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.Concerned residents, who spoke to DailyPost described the minister’s reaction to the incident as “condemnable”.Moro had while
David Mark's Village House Which Has A Helicopter Landing Space On Its Roof

Former national president of Nigerian Union of Journalists, Comrade Lanre Ogundipe has shared a photo of Senate president David Mark's home in Benue state.The photo below which Lanre shared on his facebook page, has been described as the country home of David Mark and it has got it's own landing space for helicopters (helipad).Lanre wrot

Sanusi Lamido responds to allegations of financial recklessness

Suspended CBN governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi yesterday Sunday March 16th responded to allegations of financial recklessness leveled against him by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Federal Government. Find the full statement he released below...I am compelled to make this public statement to address the various allegations
'NDLEA drug accusation messed up my acting career' - Baba Suwe

In a recent interview with Encomium mag, popular Yoruba comic actor Baba Suwe said that he has not received any money from NDLEA as damages and that the 'false accusation' has damaged his acting career and most of his friends don't want to associate with him anymore... "I have not collected any money. The most painful thing is

“My Arrest Will Spell Doom For Nigeria” – Pro-Biafran Group Leader

Two days after claiming responsibility over attack at the Enugu Government House, the leader of the Biafra Zionist Federation (BZF), Barrister Benjamin Onwuka has warned security agents against any attempt to arrest him.Onwuka, who spoke on Thursday through telephone from his hideout said that though he was not afraid of arrest, Nigerian security a
Breaking News: University Of Maiduguri (Unimaid) Under Boko Haram Attack

Information just reaching Naija Gossip blog has it that members of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram, are at present attacking the University of Maiduguri, Borno State.The sect is also said to have simultaneously launched a massive attack on Giwa Baracks, also in Maiduguri.The University of Maiduguri is reportedly under siege as boko haram terrorists a

BREAKING NEWS: Three Large Explosions Rock Maiduguri This Morning

The city of Maiduguri in Borno state this morning experienced three large explosions suspected to be a major bomb attack, Sahara Reporters reports Saharareporters could not ascertain if the explosions led to deaths or destruction of any kind. But our sources states that the three explosions were heard across the city. Sah
Breaking News: 6.1 Magnitude Earth Strikes in Sea Off Japan

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck early Friday in the sea that separates three of Japan's main islands, about 100 miles southwest of Hiroshima, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.The quake happened at 2:07 a.m. and was centered in the Inland Sea at a depth of 80 kilometers, the agency said.The earthquake posed no tsunami risk, according to

"Stop Feeling Sorry For Nigeria" - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Why you should careBecause Nigeria’s finance minister thinks you should stop feeling sorry for her country — and start investing in it.Poor, corrupt and hopeless — that’s how Nigeria looked just 10 years ago, but now it’s Africa’s second-largest economy, and its future is increasingly promising.Africa’s most-populous nation is growing
Military shut down telecommunication service in Borno State

The Nigerian military yesterday shut down all telecommunication services in Borno state as it takes on Boko Haram activities. Residents in the state woke up yesterday to a "No Service" signal on their phones.Confirming the shutdown, spokesman of the 7-Division of the Nigeria Army, Muhammed Dole said its a military move necessary under th
Building Explosion Leaves 2 Dead, 18 Injured In New York City This Morning (Photo)

At least two people died and 18 injured in a major explosion in New York City this morning, caused by a gas leak that razed two buildings to the ground.New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has confirmed that the explosion was caused by a gas leak. Speaking to news men, he said; “This is a tragedy of the worst kind, because there was no indication in ti
Kaduna Assembly To Legislate On Life Imprisonment For Rape

Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday adopted a motion to enact a law prescribing life imprisonment for rapists.Moving the motion, Alhaji Muhammad Ali (CPC-Kawo), urged the House to prescribe severe penalty against rape and sexual molestation in the state.Ali premised the motion on the declining social morality and increase in the number of r
EFCC Arrests Warder For Opening Bank Account For Inmate -- EFCC Press

A 29 year-old warder with the old Abeokuta Prisons, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Joseph Emmanuel is presently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly assisting a prison inmate in carrying out fraudulent financial transactions, as well as using the name and documents of an illiterate taxi driver, to o