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We Used The $500million Abacha Loot To Develop Rural Areas – Okonjo-Iweala

The Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister for the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has explained that the $500M recovered Abacha loot was used to develop the nation’s rural areas.The Minister was reacting to a recent article by one Sonala Olumhense who alleged that $2.5 billion was recovered from the funds looted by the then maximum ruler,

Sanusi’s Lawsuit Against Jonathan Rejected By Abuja High Court Judge

Suspended CBN Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi today suffered a major set back after a Federal High Court siting in Abuja and presided by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, refused to grant his ex parte application for his return to office pending he determination of the suit he filed challenging President Jonathan’s powers to suspend him from offic
Police drop fraud charges against Lagos ex-deputy gov

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu OjikutuThe police have dropped the N130m fraud charges it instituted against a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, before a Federal High Court, Lagos.Justice Mohammed Yunusa, in a short ruling, struck out the charges on Wednesday upon an application by the prosecuting co

SHOCKER: This 15-Year-Old Boy Was Exchanged For Two Bags Of Rice

This is so shocking!!! A 15-year old boy, Seun Aderinwale was successfully exchanged for two bags of rice valued at N20,000 on Monday by a yet-be-identified man.The incident happened at Igando in Alimosho area of Lagos State.It was gathered that the man had gone to purchase 2 bags of rice from a shop owned by one Iya Ibrahim but he didn't hav
President Jonathan Releases Statement On The Killing Of Students In Yobe

Reuben Abati , the spokesperson for President Jonathan has released a statement on the killing of students in Yobe state today Tuesday 25th February 2014 by members of the Boko Haram sect.According to the statement, the commander-in-chief is saddened by the situation and assures an increase in security for the nation.The attack targeted at the Fe

BREAKING: Kumasi Central Market On Fire

The Kumasi Central Market, described as the biggest open market in West Africa, is currently on fire.Luv FM's Erastus Asare Donkor reports that more than 20 shops are up in flames.Goods worth millions of Ghana cedis are also currently being reduced to ashes by the blazing inferno.Shop owners and residents in the area are looking on helplessly
Nigeria Seeks Help From France, Cameroon To Fight Boko Haram

Nigeria on Tuesday issued an appeal to France and Abuja’s Francophone neighbours, especially Cameroon, to help it in the battle against Islamists, two days before a planned visit from French President Francois Hollande.On the day suspected Boko Haram Islamists slaughtered 43 students as they slept, Nigeria’s information minister warned the att

Enugu Police Rescues Two ESUT Students From Kidnappers Den, Arrests One Suspect

The police in Enugu State, on Tuesday freed two students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, from kidnappers’ den. The students, Alexander Afamefuna Akadieze of Amankwo Oghe, a third year student of department of political science and Miracle Chukwuemeka, a second year student of department of sociology, regained their
Breaking News: Boko Haram Kills 29 Pupils in Boarding School Attack Overnight

Twenty nine students were killed after militants stormed a boarding school overnight in Nigeria, NaijaSharpNews sources have reported.Gunmen from Nigerian militant group Boko Haram stormed a boarding school overnight, killing 29 pupils, many of whom died in flames as the school was burned to the ground, police and the military said on Tuesday. The

“I Have Absolute Power To Suspend Central Bank Governor” – President Jonathan

GEJ is clearly stating that he is very much the commander in chief.In case you missed the buzz, on Monday 24th February 2014, another edition of the Presidential Media Chat was broadcast live on NTA, FRCN and Voice of Nigeria.The Presidential Media Chat is for President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to respond to questions from a panel of journalists an
Goodluck Jonathan Calls On Boko Haram To Surrender

President Goodluck Jonathan made the call on Monday at an international seminar on the Imperatives of Observance of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Norms in Internal Security holding at the National Defence College, Abuja.The president also recalled the directives to the service chiefs to ensure that relevant human rights are empha

Officer Killed By Boko Haram To Be Buried This Thursday ( Photos)

S.F Peter (pictured left) was one of the military men shot dead on Monday Feb. 17th in Maiduguri by the Boko Haram sect. He only passed out from the Defense Academy on the 14th of September 2013. His friends are mourning him. Too sad! He will be buried on Thursday 27th February. May his soul rest in peace...amen.
2 Students Arrested Over Murder Of US-Based Bizman

OWERRI— Two students of Alvan Ikoku College of Education, AIFCEO, Owerri, have been nabbed by Imo State Police Command for their alleged involvement in the murder of one Prince Noel Toochukwu Uhuegbu.The suspects are Eze Charles Nnamdi, a 22-year old 400-level student from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State and Maduabuchi Augustine, a 300-level 20-year old

Jonathan Is A Good Man Surrounded By Incompetent And Fraudulent Aides – Sanusi

Suspended Central Bank Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, yesterday affirmed that President Goodluck Jonathan was a good and simple man who has good intention for the country but polluted by “extremely incompetent and fraudulent” aides.Sanusi came under the heavy axe of Jonathan on Thursday over what he tagged as financial misconduct and re
GEJ Jokingly Blames "Demons" For Power Outage

At the peak of President Goodluck Jonathan’s speech at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zonal rally in Owerri, Imo State, yesterday, there was power outage at the venue. Consequently, his speech was no longer heard by the audience and he stopped briefly for power supply to be restored.When he picked the microphone again, President Jonathan said

Gov. Fashola Approves The Reopening Of LASU

Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola, has approved the reopening of the Lagos State University (LASU) which had been shut down in the last four weeks following a protest by students over the closing of the school’s registration portal by the authorities as well as hike in school fees.In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on M
NOT TRUE: “I Didn’t Resign” Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Debunks Resignation Rumour

[size=9pt]«§» 21 February 2014[/size] It has come to our attention that a story is circulating online about the purported resignation of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. For the avoidance of doubt, this story is not true.The Finance Minister is still in place and assures Nigerians th

Davido: ‘I am single and I am not expecting kids’

Few days back a photo of Davido kissing a mystery lady surfaced online.Not long after, the identity of the mystery lady was revealed. Her name is Faith from South Africa and she is said to be one of Skuki dancers.After the photos surfaced, people started insinuating they were dating as she spent Valentine’s day with him.Davido and Faith Meanwhile
BREAKING NEWS: Okonjo-Iweala, Nigerian Finance Minister Resigns

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinator of the Economy, tendered her letter of resignation to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, following the controversy surrounding funds accrued from the sale of crude oil, two privileged sources familiar with the development have told THEWILL.Her re

Former CBN Governor Lamido Sanusi Arrives Nigeria (Photos)

Former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Lamido Sanusi, who was in Niger Republic this morning for an official ECOWAS event when his suspension was announced is back in Nigeria, right now in Lagos.Sanusi arrived via Lagos International airport on a private jet G-SENT. Saharareporters reports that on arrival, Sanusi's passport was seized by th
"Sacking Of Sanusi Against The Law" - Abike Dabiri-Erewa Reacts

House of Reps member and chairman of the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Abike Dabiri Erewa, has reacted to Sanusi's sack on Twitter. She says it's irrational and against the law. Is it really against the law?

Nollywood Actress Susan Peters Acquires Another Very Expensive BlackBerry Porsche

If there is anyone who cares less about what people say about her, or how she spends her money, then it is Susan Peters. Two years ago, she got a BB Porsche which was sold at about N300,000 and some Nigerian youths criticized her for buying such an expensive phone. Fast forward to 2014, just two years after, today precisely, our darling actress go
"Niger Delta You Are In Danger" - Boko Haram Leader Threatens To Attack Refineries In The Niger Delta

[size=13pt] "Niger Delta You Are In Danger" - Boko Haram Leader Threatens To Attack Refineries In The Niger Delta [/size] Boko haram leader, Shekau who many Nigerians thought to be dead as issued a much bigger threat. This time, he vows to destroy all the refineries in the Niger delta region.Sahara Reporters Reports:Barely a month af

BREAKING: CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Has Been Suspended By President Jonathan, Appoints Acting CBN Governor

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been suspended by President Goodluck Jonathan. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati just announced it on Twitter.Having taken special notice of reports of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and other investigating bodies, which indi
Fire Guts Building In Abuja, Consumes Property Of AIT Staff [PHOTOS]

[size=9pt]«§» 19 February 2014[/size]There was pandemonium in Abuja on Tuesday when a house located at no 68, 4th Avenue, Gwarinpa was gutted by fire. The fire which gutted the 8 flat duplex started from the room where Miss Unoma Ezeogu, who works as a transmission officer with the AIT lives. The newsmen got to the scene of the incident which st

Pregnancy Scandal: 2face wife, Annie Also React To Impregnation palaver

2face Idibia's wife, Annie, has also reacted to false reports put out by Icon magazine claiming that the singer is expecting a child with a banker named Teniola. The report is 100% false.SOURCE:
Dame Patience Jonathan Appears In Public To Dispel Rumours That She's Sick

Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan has appeared in public to dispel media reports that she has been secretly flown to Germany for an urgent medical treatment. ChannelsTV reports that Mrs Jonathan, who paid a condolence visit to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory over the death of his elder brother, said the president had asked her to
Police Arrest Church Security For Alleged Rape In Anambra

The Police in Anambra on yesterday said a security guard attached to a church at Nkpor, near Onitsha, suspected to have molested a 14-year-old girl, has been arrested.The Police Public Relations Officer in the command, Mr Emeka Chukwuemeka, told newsmen that the suspect and two others, now at large, allegedly committed the offence in a church comp
Dame Patience Jonathan Appears In Public To Dispel Rumours That She's Sick

Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan has appeared in public to dispel media reports that she has been secretly flown to Germany for an urgent medical treatment. ChannelsTV reports that Mrs Jonathan, who paid a condolence visit to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory over the death of his elder brother, said the president had asked her to
OBJ Drops Bombshell-Says Those Asking Him of Joining APC Needs Medical Attention

In far away London, came a shocker fot the All Progressive Congress, APC, as former President Olusegun Obasanjo in an interview rejected the party and distanced himself from news that he had sympathies for it, NaijaSharpNews correspondents have reportedThese revelations were made in an interview the former President gave at the London office of the