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BREAKING NEWS- Explosion On Lekki - Ekpe Express Way In Lagos

A serious explosion occurred in the early hours (5am) of today along Lekki-Epe express way in Shango-Tedo area. My investigation coupled with eye witness report proved that a container truck/trailer looks to be smuggling crude oil or very inflammable chemicals in a thousand of drums had a bad tire which resulted to fire.Some motorist tried to

BREAKING NEWS: Two Dead In Tanker Explosion In Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt [UPDATED WITH PIX]

News reaching me said there has been a bomb blast at Rumuokoro area of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Two persons are believed to have died. Information is still scanty about the nature of the blast, the number of injured persons and number of properties destroyed will be updated soon. Culled from Punch
Vice Chancellor Of UNILAG, Professor Babatunde Adetokunbo Sofoluwe Is Dead

Professor Babatunde Adetokunbo Sofoluwe the Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos is dead. He died this morning of cardiac arrest at age 62.He was said to have been rushed to Unilag Health Centre yesterday night and was later transferred to LUTH where he gave up the ghost. May his soul rest in peace. Amen

Bishop Oyedepo Shuns Court Summon Over Girl He Slapped In Church

The founder of the Living Faith Christian Church International, David Oyedepo, failed to appear in court on Wednesday when the suit filed against him for slapping a young lady during a church service last year was mentioned at the Ogun State High Court.A Lagos-based lawyer, Robert Igbinedion,had filed a suit on behalf of the lady, seeking an award
Lagos Customs Recover Charms and Illegal Arms At Apapa Port

Lagos Taskforce Recovers Arms, Munition, Charms, Others At ApapaBy OLASUNKANMI AKONIIKEJA – Lagos State Government said it recovered different kinds of guns, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons under the Ijora-Marine Bridge, during the ongoing clearing of the entire axis by its joint taskforce.It also said several foreign nationals, believed to

Kaduna Get 35 New Almajiri Schools

THE Kaduna State government has identified 35 Quranic schools that could be upgraded to the Almajiri model schools.Governor Patrick Yakowa said the move would enable his administration to provide functional education to the less privileged pupils who are on the streets. Yakowa spoke yesterday at the commissioning of the Bilingual Almajiri Boarding
BREAKING NEWS! 34 People Killed In Potiskum Market Attack (Yobe State)

An attack on a cattle market in northeastern city of Potiskum by gunmen armed with explosives has left at least 34 dead and the toll is likely to climb, an emergency source said on Thursday.“Thirty-four bodies were deposited at the hospital,” the official said on condition of anonymity of the attack late Wednesday in Potiskum because he w

BREAKING NEWS: Ten People Dead In Bomb Explosion At Ministry Of Finance, Taraba State

An explosion has been reported in Jalingo, capital of Taraba State. The incident occurred near government offices in the city. Parts of the finance ministry were affected by the explosion. The explosion which occurred about 9 a.m. appeared to have been targeted at the convoy of the state's Commissioner of Police. Ibiang Mbasike, the spokespers
BREAKING NEWS: Thisday Office In Abuja Attacked By Suicide Bomber [Photos Inside]

Information reaching us has is that a heavy blast just occurred at the Abuja office of Leaders and Company, publishers of ThisDay Newspapers. The Office is right in front of Jabi Motor Park. [size=14pt] CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVE PHOTOS FROM THE BLAST [/size] The explosion shook the buildings around the area, up to Utako when a suicide bomber drov

BREAKING NEWS!! EASTER BOMBING KILLS 20 IN KADUNA STATE [Updated With Video]

Over 20 people have been reportedly killed by the bomb explosion that rocked the Sardauna Crescent of Kaduna some minutes ago. NEMA says most victims affected by the bomb blast around the Sardauna Crescent of Kaduna were Okada riders.
CRUEL?? Ngonzi Okonjo Iweala Sues Pointblank News For N10Bn

Following the publication of a patently false story against her by POINTBLANK NEWS, an online news medium, the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has sued the medium for N10 billion.The minister is claiming the amount against POINTBLANK NEWS COMMUNICATIONS INC. and its directors – Jackson Ude and

BREAKING NEWS: Bomb Blast At COCIN Church Jos, Plateau State

Another bomb device exploded this morning at the COCIN church in Jos, Plateau this morning. No deaths were known at the time of this writing, although some injuries were recordedStory developing. Naija watsup? UPDATE: 4 People have been confimed dead in this attack, very sad, may their soul RIP
Court Separates 70 Years Old Man From His 35 Years Old Wife Over Childlessness

An Ijebu-Ode Customary Court in Ogun on Wednesday dissolved a 10-year-old marriage between one Alhaji Ibrahim Oduwole and his wife, Shade, on the ground of childlessness. Alhahji Oduwole, 70, had in February dragged his wife before the court seeking the dissolution of the 10-year-old marriage accusing her of childlessness, provocation and uncaring

BREAKING NEWS! BOMB BLAST ROCKS CHRIST EMBASSY IN SULEJA, NIGER STATE

can anyone confirm?? :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :oUPDATE: the bomb was targeted at christ embassy, but exploded just outside the church
BREAKING NEWS: Another African Arrested Trying To Bomb Capitol Building In USA

A man who thought he had explosives for an attack was arrested Friday near the US Capitol as part of anti-terrorism investigation, the FBI said in a statement.“Explosives the suspect allegedly sought to use in connection with the plot had been rendered inoperable by law enforcement and posed no threat to the public,” the FBI sa

Workers Shut Down Oceanic Bank In Lagos

Activities at Oceanic Bank Headquarters and all its branches in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria were paralysed Friday following the decision of the new owner of the bank, Ecobank to pay the disengaged staff paltry sum of money as severance package. The headquarters of Oceanic Bank on Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island, was shut following protest
Breaking News! Fresh Bomb Blast In Kaduna [GRAPHIC]

Two bombs explosions have been reported in Kaduna . Residents reported that the explosions hit Unguwar Sarki near Sultan Bello Mosque. Two bombs were planted underneath Abdulwahab Folawiyo bridge .The bombs exploded today jolting Kaduna city, shattering the body of police officer in the anti-bomb unit. He was killed and blow

How Suicide Bombers Are Picked By Boko Haram - Spokesman
Students Riot At Ajayi Crowther University After Student Die From Tear Gas Fumes

Death of student sparks violence in Ajayi Crowther University, OyoStudents of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo yesterday went on rampage in response to series of neglect by the school authorities which caused the death of a student . They invited the police to face students of a private university. A female student fainted as a result of tear gas sho

Boko Haram Appoints Four Northern Governors To Negotiate With FG

[size=12pt] [b] The extremist Islamic sect, Boko Haram may be considering the invitation to dialogue with the federal government as it named some Northern leaders to negotiate with the government on its behalf.Although, the veracity of the video is being investigated by security agents, as it came on a day that multi
BREAKING NEWS! Boko Haram Bombs Army Division Barracks In Kaduna

Notorious islamic militant group, Boko Haram has struck the 1st mechanized army division in Kawo, Kaduna state with multiple bomb explosions, this as disrupted activities in northern parts of the state.Will post some photos and more updates soon. UPDATE The city of Kaduna was hit by three major explosions today. Security sources told SaharaReport /

Was There An Assassination Attempt On Wole Soyinka?

I just saw on the scrolling news t.v that there was a failed assasination attempt by suspected BOKO HARAM on Wole soyinka. There's no breaking news feed online for me to confirm it; please if true let us know..
Nigerian Businessman Buys $500 Million Hotel In Dubai

Popular Lagos billionaire business man, Global Fleet Group chairman, Jimoh Ibrahim, 44, who is into aviation, insurance, oil and gas, media, banking, properties etc, is set to open his 34-floor hotel in Duabi, where he also owns and rents over 50 flats in the city's very exclusive area.Acquiring the hotel was said to have cost the billionaire,

Jonathan Misled Us Into Supporting Subsidy Removal - UN Advisers

Some details have emerged about how the Goodluck Jonathan Presidency misled international figures and experts into endorsing its now controversial removal of subsidy on petrol which initially saw the price per liter rising to N141 with the resulting labour strike and street protests. One of such international figures is the Special Adviser to UN se
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

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
LATEST: 24 Hours Curfew Imposed On Kaduna State Following Violent Protest

The Kaduna state government has imposed a twenty four hour curfew following violence on the second day of the protest against the removal of subsidy on petroleum by the government.In a statement sent via short message service (SMS) by the spokesman to governor Patrick Yakowa at 7:20 yesterday, Tuesday January 2012, evening, the curfew takes effect
PDP Office In Niger State Set On Fire By Protesters

Protesters early this morning in Minna, the capital of Niger State, set fire on the Tanko Beeji building, where the chamber of Niger State PDP is.Another building also belonging to a PDP senator has also been burnt down. I only hope revolution mode will not be activated....
A Civil War Is Imminent In Nigeria - Christian Association Of Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria on Saturday said the rising attacks on Christians, especially in the North by the violent Boko Haram were an ‘express invitation to civil war.’ The association said Christians would be left with no choice but to look for means of defending themselves.The association also blamed Northern governors and th
Isreali Government Offers To Help Nigeria Destroy Boko Haram

Israeli government has offered to provide security services to the Federal Government to help it tackle the Boko Haram sect. Israel Ambassador to Nigeria, Moshe Ram who made the disclosure yesterday during the presentation of medical supplies to victims of Madalla bomb blast said Israel was willing to offer its intelligence expertise to the Fede