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BOKO HARAM : Another Five People Killed In Borno and Yobe

(Reuters) - Gunmen shot dead five people in their homes in two northern Nigerian cities on Monday, security forces said, the latest in a string of deadly attacks by suspected members of the Boko Haram Islamist sect."Two people have been shot dead today by Boko Haram in Maiduguri," the operations officer for the remote northeastern city, V

Chevron Oil Rig Set On Fire in Niger/Delta

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- Chevron Corp. says an offshore rig being run for its subsidiary near Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta has caught fire and officials are still trying to account for all the workers there.Chevron spokesman Scott Walker said the fire started early Monday morning. He said the rig was just off the coast of the country's N
Strike Action Is Over, Labour Union Agrees To N97/Litre Fuel Price

We can now return to work as Labour has finally called off the strike.Just to give peace a chance, LABOUR has accepted the the =N=97 per litre pump price unilaterally opted by the govt.UP LABOUR, TUC, and ALL NIGERIANS THAT PROTESTED!!Peace!

Goodluck Jonathan Sends War Soldiers To Arrest Protesters In Lagos

This is shameful, Jonathan has resolved to dictatorship, this morning the street of Lagos was flooded with soldiers from Gani Fawehinmi Park to Ojota and other places where protest took place last week - they were arresting and questioning journalists and as you can see from the picture, punishing some innocent people. So much for a desperate ruler
President Jonathan Reduces Fuel To N97/L And Addresses The Nation On Fuel Subsidy Removal

The president's speech was meant to be aired on NTA last night at 9pm, but didnt happen for some reason. The guys at Saharareporters claim to have the speech the president made, read the transcript below: Presidential Address On The Implementation Of The Deregulation Policy In The Downstream Sector Of The Petroleum Industry, Sunday, Jan

House Speaker Homeless As Bankole Buys Official Home

Not many people would believe that the incumbent Speaker of the House of Representatives,Aminu Tambuwal is still homeless 6 months after he assumed office as Speaker.His palatial official quarters located in the A wing of the Apo National Assembly Quarters was allegedly sold to his predecessor in office,Dimeji Bankole as a parting gift from the Pre
45 Years Old Man Arrested For Impregnating 17 Years Old Daughter

CALABAR—A 45 year old man (names withheld) from Idundu in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State has been arrested by the state Police Command, for allegedly raping his 17-year-old daughter and putting her in a family way.A police officer, who simply identified himself as Sergeant Eni, said the randy man was arrested at Idundu axis o

President Jonathan Orders Arrest Of Pro Subsidy Protesters

In a bid to undermine the growing protest against his government's removal of fuel subsidy, President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the SSS to arrest civil rights attorney, Femi Falana, Fiery Lagos pastor, Tunde Bakare, ex-member of house of representatives, Dino Melaye and and Kaduna based activist, Shehu Sanni. Two sources withi
USA Orders The Evacuation Of American Citizens In Nigeria

Heard the US Embassy has advised all Americans living and working in Nigeria to pack and be ready for evacuation by air if the strike persists till Friday 20th Jan 2012. Ready for evacuation? See what our government have turned our country into...

Sexy Songress, Tiwa Savage Attacks Fan For Saying She Is Not Beautiful

Though many believe celebrities have blood running through their vains, but for the fact that they are role models to some people, many expect them to always of the best behaviours.Some celebs have in the time past fallen victims of indecent public acts not expected of them. Some months ago, Ruggedman and Goldie engaged a fan on twitter where they
PHOTOS : Muslims Guard and Protect Christians During Sunday Service In Kano

The muslim brothers took a step to piss off the Boko Haram group today, they paid a surprise visit to a cherubim and seraphim church in Kano to give some message of peace and unity.Way to go! [size=13pt] CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PHOTOS [/size]

Suspected Boko Haram Sponsor Arrested In Kaduna Today

News reaching me this morning indicates that a suspected backer of Boko Haram has been caught red-handed arming youths in Kaduna State in ethno-religious crises rocking Northern Nigeria was captured in Nasarawa Township in Chikun local government of Kaduna State.There were reported gunshots by his supporters when an army officer on a tip off from t
Police Arrest Boko Haram Christmas Day Bomb Plotter In Sokoto State Governors Lodge

So many goodnews on the part of Nigeria security coming reaching me this morning. The police have arrested a man suspected to be the mastermind of the Christmas Day bombing of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Madalla, near Abuja. Kabir Sokoto was arrested alongside a serving military officer whose name is yet to be disclosed at the Borno State

Labour Union/Goverment Meeting Ends In Another Deadlock, Strike Continues

The meeting between the National Labour Congress (NLC) and the Traders Union Congress (TUC) and president Goodluck Jonathan and his team has ended in another deadlock, as the masses have refused back down on their N65/ litre fuel price demand. The meeting continues tomorrow, if another deadlock is met the strike and protests will resume next week,
Nigerian National Assembly Gutted By Fire!!

Save for the timely intervention of officers and men of the fire fighting service of the National Assembly a fire outbreak at the main building of the assembly complex this afternoon would have resulted into a very major catastrophe. An eye witness told Businessday that the fire started at the office of the Secretary to the Clerk National Assembly

Man Drugs Wife and Sells Her Baby For 350K

A 26-year old man, Ibrahim Oladele who drugged his wife, Damilola Balogun after she delivered her baby boy and sold the baby to an Onitsha-based business woman, Umeokoli Rebecca for N350,000 has been arrested and arraigned. Oladele, who hails from Ekiti state, was charged before an Ikeja magistrate’s court sitting in Ojokoro, Alagbado, Lagos S
WOW!!!! AMAZING!! Pastor TB Joshua Predicted Protests and Subsidy Removal! [Video]

Pastor TB Joshua is famous for his predictions and ability to see into the future, he has correctly predicted so many important events in history - including spain winning the 2010 world cup. In october 2011 he predicted protests in Nigerian street and an economic meltdown after that and says God wants to achieve humility among the great people in

WTF??? Patience Jonathan's Body Guard Pulls Gun On Immigration Officers

Nigeria’s First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan is out of the country. According to aviation and presidency sources, the First Lady left Abuja for Europe a few hours ago.Dame Patience Jonathan’s trip, according to Presidency sources, is for medical reasons. “Madam went overseas for medical reasons and nothing else. She is not well and had to go
See Nigeria's Budget As Arranged By Ngozi Iweala For 2012

It is noteworthy that, while the 2012 budget allocated the best possible amounts to these critical projects, additional resources are allocated to the same projects in the SURE programme to ensure that they are completed at faster rates than envisioned in the 2012 budget. Some of the projects and allocations are as follow:WORKS• N11bn is allocate

MADNESS!! Ghanaians Invent New Dance - Done Without Any Cloth

Some girls in Ghana has taken the azonto craze to a new level, they now have the adult version and they dance it without wearing anything.Photos below: [size=13pt] AZONTO DANCERS [/size]
NLC Suspends Protest For Two Days, Resumes On Monday!

[size=14pt] The Nigerian Trade Union today in Abuja has suspended the ongoing Nationwide strike for two days, to continue talks with the President and the leadership of the Senate. The meeting which is schedule to continue on Saturday 14th January 2012. [/size]

Shocking! Young Japanese Men Hate Sex and Refuse to Fall in Love

Hey guys, I saw this story the other day on BBC, and I became astonished how we live in a very different world over here in Naija. Can you imagine that while our young men are on the street protesting over the removal of fuel subsidy, the Japanese Government is paying young men to fall in Love, made love and have babies. As you may guess, the youn
Photos : Occupy Nigeria Protest In Finaland

Despite snowing a lot of Nigerians living in Finland still OCuppyNigeria from Finland.

Police Arrest Two Men For Peeping At Couple Having Sex

Two men, Abdulahi Salami, 20 and 21-year old Idris Hamed have been arraigned before the Ojokoro magistrate’s court in Lagos after they were caught peeping at a couple having sex inside their room. They were docked for a criminal offence of peeping through their neighbour’s window, Mr. Taiwo Bankole at 29, Arubiewu Street, Ojokoro, Lagos Stat
#WINNING: Summary Of What Happened In The Peace Meeting Between Government and Labour

The Labour congress and federal government are yet to share a common stand in the recent incident of increased fuel prices. 1. The NLC and various goverment representatives had a meeting at 5PM (GMT +1) in Abuja yesterday2. At the marathon meeting attended by President Goodluck Jonathan, organised labour, the leadership of the Senate and the repres

Hausa Man Burns Himself While Trying To Commit Suicide In Delta State

Man sets self ablaze, attempts to kill judgeAl-Kazeem worked as a security guard for the judgeARTICLE | JANUARY 12, 2012 - 3:09PM | BY TONY TAMUNO A man identified as Abdulsalam Al-Kazeem, on Wednesday in Delta State, set himself ablaze at about 2.30pm and attempted to wrap his burning body around his boss.The suspect, Al-Kazeem, worked as a guard
Day 4 Pictures of Fuel Subsidy Protests around Nigeria

[size=14pt] Day 4 [/size] The NLC/TUC strike continues for the 4th day, the Nigerian masses made good their threat to continue the protest and strike, among other issues is Government fuel subsidy removal and other issues.We were able to obtain pictures from various states, See below [br][size=14pt] CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM THE PROTEST [/size]
DEADLOCK!! No Agreement Reached To Revert Fuel Prices Back To N65

The meeting ended in a deadlock and talks continue on saturday
Lokoja State Shut Down After Brutalized Police Officer Dies??

The Kogi State capital has been shut down following a NO MOVEMENT order given by the State Commissioner of Police as a result of a policeman who was brutalized during protest yesterday (11th January) at the Obasanjo Paparanda Square. The policeman later gave up at the Federal Medical Centre in the capital. People from that axis of the town are runn
Boko Haram Leader Speaks On Killing Of Christians In The North

The leader of boko haram took time to speak to Naijapals representatives in Borno, expressing hurt at the neglect of the North by Nigerian leaders and declared war on Goodluck Jonathan and Nigerian christians.Full Video below (in Hausa Language)