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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

EXPOSED: Rainbow Of God Church For HOMOSEXUALS Opens + List Of Members REVEALED!

[size=9pt]«§» 5 March 2014[/size] EXPOSED: Rainbow Of God Church For HOMOSEXUALS Opens + List Of Members &What Goes On Inside REVEALED Gay ism and acceptance into the society especially in Africa has dominated the media waves for sometimes. Countries such as Nigeria, Zimbabwe and latest Uganda have defied threats from the big boys and assign
Covenant university ex-student jailed in the UK for cheating 6 women out of £186K

A former Covenant University student Emmanuel Jack, who now studies in the UK, has been jailed for seducing six women on dating websites and cheating them out of £186,000, according to a report by UK Mirror. Find the report below...A Lonely hearts conman was jailed for three years after cheating six women out of £186,000 through dating websites.

Naija Big Boys & Girls Groan As Acute Fuel Shortage Hits Nigeria [Photos]

[size=9pt]«§» 3 March 2014[/size] Long queues of vehicles piled up at petrol stations across Nigeria on Monday while commuters were left stranded at bus stops as a fuel shortage hits hard. Petrol marketers and tanker drivers blamed the shortfall on a delay in the approval of fuel import permits by the state-run oil firm — and warned that t
Scene Of Jim Iyke Making Love Inside Bush [PHOTOS]

[size=9pt]«§» 3 March 2014[/size]A couple at the break of losing their marriage decides to relocate to Kumasi Ghana where their love story started in other to rekindle their fading love. David (Jim Iyke) believes his wife, Kezia (Yvonne nelson) is losing her sanity as she constantly hears strange scary voices in their house and sees strange thin

ASUU To Clash With Fashola Over School Fees

President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Dr. Nasir Fagge, has said that the union will resist the rise in tuition fee at the Lagos State University.He added that the establishment of universities by the government should be for knowledge acquisition rather than for profit making.While speaking at a symposium organised by the Educatio
I see a new Nigeria filled with love – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday assured Nigerians that the security challenges being facing by the country especially in the North Eastern states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa are euphemeral which the nation will overcome.CENTENARY-CELEBRATION-INTERThe President who spoke yesterday at a thanks giving service to conclude the centenary celeb

BREAKING NEWS: Armed Robbers Attack Church During Service In Ibadan

Reports reaching us have it that a gang of 7 armed robbers attacked a church in ibadan, Vine branch church,Yemetu Ibadan . According to an eye witness,the robbers arrived the church at about 12:30pm then told all members to face the ground.whisperNigeria.com can authoritatively confirm that the roobers killed 2 policemen outside the church,the ser
Why Gen. Abacha Was Honoured With Centenary Award - Federal Government Reveals

The Federal Government had shortlisted 100 persons to be honoured with Centenary awards as part of Nigeria’s Centenary celebration and the late tyrant, Gen. Sani Abacha was on the list.Abacha's inclusion sparked lots of controversy and Prof. Soyinka even rejected the award.The federal government has said Abacha was among those receiving the

Kidnappers Demand N500m Ransom To Free President Jonathan's Uncle

Abductors of Inengite Nitabai, the 70-year old uncle of President Goodluck Jonathan, have demanded a N500m ransom, Sahara Reporters report.A security source said that the abductors threatened to kill him if the family fails to produce the money. The source also said the family had constituted a committee to evaluate the demand, establish negotia
Centenary Celebration, A Dance On The Graves Of Murdered Students - Atiku

. Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says the centenary celebration currently going on in Abuja to mark the 100 years of Nigeria's Amalgamation is disrespectful to the memory of the recently murdered FGC students in Yobe state. His tweets above...Meanwhile the families of late Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Chief Gani Fawehinmi have

Breaking News: Huge Fire At Lekki 2nd Roundabout [PHOTOS]

[size=9pt]«§» 27 February 2014[/size] Huge fire has started by Lekki 2nd roundabout, Lagos, in the afternoon of February 27, 2014, Thursday.Police observing the fire and ain't helping. "@chinnyugoji: @Gidi_Traffic police burnin down shanties in an attempt to drive out settlers! Fire is out of control!1:47 PM - 27 Feb 2014 The fire is
Baby Smashed To Death During Fight In Akoko South West L.G.A Of Ondo State

Tragedy struck yesterday at Supare Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government area of Ondo state when a man, identified as Kehinde Ayelehin allegedly smashed to death a two year-old baby during a free for all fight between him and the baby’s mother over allegation of divulging information to the police.DailyPost gathered that trouble started when

French President Promises To Train 20,000 Soldiers Yearly To Fight Boko Haram

Nigeria has the support of France.French President François Hollande was invited by President Jonathan for the centenary celebration taking place today Thursday 27th February at the National Stadium in the capital city Abuja.At the security conference in Abuja, Hollande revealed that “Your struggle is also our struggle” when speaking on the b
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