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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
Female Student Abducted & Rapéd For Days By Driver In Lagos

The State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, has arraigned a 28yrs old man, Gbenga Asaye, before a Lagos State Magistrate’s Court for allegedly abducting and raping a female student of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education. The police said the incident happened at the Agege area of the state.The 18yrs old girl had left her mother’s sho

Nigeria’s new Defense Minister, Aliyu Gusau resigns

Newly appointed Defense Minister Aliyu Gusau has resigned.Mr. Gusau’s sudden decision to quit President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet arose from what the former minister considered an act of insubordination and indiscipline from Nigeria’s top military brass.Several sources at the Defense Ministry told SaharaReporters that Nigeria’s top mili
SO SAD: Many People Died After Boat Capsizes In Festac, Lagos

[size=9pt]«§» 12 March 2014[/size]Some 11 bodies were recovered after a boat capsized last night in Lagos according to emergency rescue officials. According to Saharareporters , a boat carrying 15 passengers reportedly capsized opposite 41 Road in Festac around 11: 30 PM Nigeria time. Inversely, the Eagle Online reports disclose to us tha

[PHOTOS] Text of Speech by Abia Gov., TA Orji @Ground-Breaking Ceremony, Onitsha

[size=9pt]«§» 10 March 2014[/size] A Speech Presented By His Excellency, Chief T. A. Orji (Ochendo), Governor Abia State And Chairman, South-East Governors Forum, At The Occasion Of The Flag-Off Ceremony Of Work On The Second Niger Bridge, By His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Gcfr, Holding At Onitsha, On The 10th Day Of March,
Assault: Onyeka Onwenu Dragged to NHRC By Businesswoman

A business woman, Mrs. Olajoke Adesipe, has accused popular musician, Onyeka Onwenu, of assault and she has thus petitioned the National Human Rights Commission, after she was forcefully evicted from her shop at the National Centre for Women Development, Abuja on the order of Onyeka, who is the new DG.Mrs Adesipe, in the letter dated March 3, 2014

Christians Arrested In Enugu Nigeria For Burning Shrines During Crusade

6 guys have been arrested in Umuaji, a village located in Ezeagu LGA of Enugu state after burning down several shrines.According to Vanguard, the suspect who are Christian people of Umuaji burned down the pagan shrines during a powerful crusade.The 6-man group claimed that the burnt shrines were responsible for the backwardness of their community
BREAKING NEWS: Boko Haram’s ‘Human Butcher’ Captured

Nigerian security forces operating with the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Friday captured suspected terrorists, including one described as “Boko Haram’s lead specialist in human butchery” as they continue their offensive against the insurgents along Nigeria’s border with Chad.A dusk attack by the terrorists in their bid to overru

President Jonathan Escapes Death As Presidential Jet Malfunctions In Minna [PHOTO]

President Goodluck Jonathan and top government functionaries on Saturday escaped an air mishap at Minna Airport, Niger State, when the N9billion Presidential Jet developed technical fault, while they were aboard.The presidential jet, Nigerian Air Force 001, had earlier conveyed Jonathan to Minna for PDP North-Central rally which held in the state.
RIP: Breaking News: Top Nigerian HipHop Producer H-code Dies At 28

Popular Nigerian Hiphop producer, Harry Mordi well known as Hcode has gave up the ghost . Hcode, who produced 2face Idibia and Vector’s Get Down died last night after suffering an Asthma attack. He was just in his mid 20s. Too sad! May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Why Abacha Got A Centenary Award - Reuben Abati

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, has defended the posthumous award given to Abacha during Nigeria’s centenary celebration last week. And according to him, the award was not meant to celebrate moral virtues. A cross section of Nigerians had questioned the government for honouring some controver
Photo: Nigerian students rounded up in Malaysia

I sincerely cannot confirm that these are Nigerians but according to the person who sent the photo to me, they are Nigerians (and some citizens of other African countries) studying in Malaysia who were rounded up for not having complete papers. The sender said some of the students were arrested by immigration when they went to renew their visas, c
Ex Minister Fani-Kayode Re-arraigned For Alleged N100 Million Money Laundering

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, Thursday, told a Federal High court in Lagos that he was not guilty of all the 40 counts of money laundering instituted against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The trial judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, fixed March 10, 17, 18 and 19 for the trial.The EFCC is accusing Mr. Fani-
FG closes Federal Government Colleges in Yobe, Borno, Adamawa

Following the killing of over 40 students of the Federal Government College in Yobe State by Boko Haram members, the Federal Government has shut five FG colleges in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa The schools that were shut down are:*Federal Government Girls College, Munguno*Federal Science and Technical College, Lassa in Borno*Federal Government College,
US Freezes $458 Million Stolen By Nigeria Dictator Abacha

[size=9pt]«§» 6 March 2014[/size]The United States said Wednesday it had ordered a freeze on $458 million in assets stolen by former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha and his accomplices and hidden in European accounts. The Justice Department said the corruption proceeds -- stashed away in bank accounts in Britain, France and Jersey -- were frozen a