Most Wanted Boko Haram Militant Cut

One of the 100 most-wanted Boko Haram militants has been apprehended. He was apprehended yesterday when he attempted to board a flight in

Ibrahim Lamorde, EFCC Chairman Replaced

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been removed from office. Though no official statement has been released on his removal, but many media houses have confirmed his removal. It is believed that an official statement would be released soon.

4-year-old Saudi Young Boy Stabbed 8 Times by Ethiopian HouseMaid

According to a Saudi Arabian newspaper, Sada, an Ethiopian housemaid on Sunday, November 8, stabbed the four-year-old son of her Saudi employer while he was asleep. She reportedly brought a kitchen knife and stabbed him eight times while screaming "die… die" The little boy, who was admitted to the intensive care unit in a serious condition was stabbed three times in the face, one in the...

Oscar Pistorius Out From Prison

The former athlete (right) who was released from prison a few weeks back after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of his ex, was seen in a selfie shared by his friend, rugby player Brett Sharman (left), smiling and looking happy. The twitter post with caption #WeekendVibes sparked an outrage in

Nigeria Troops Kill 30 Boko Haram Insurgents, Rescue 338 Persons

Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Bitta and Pridang carried out a successful raid on suspected Boko Haram terrorists camps at Bulajilin and Manawashe villages along Bita and Damboa road at the fringes of Sambisa forest on Tuesday and killed 30 Boko Haram terrorists in the process.

The unit also rescued 338 persons that were held captive by the terrorists in their enclaves. The rescued persons which comprised of 8 males, 138 females and children 192, have since been evacuated to Mubi.

One General Purpose Machine Gun, two Dane Guns, 150 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO), 6 boxes of 7.62mm (NATO) and 3 cutlasses were retrieved from them. See more photos below.

Mass Wedding In Nigeria

The Kano State Hisba Board yesterday said it had commenced preparations for the mass wedding of another batch of 2,000 widows and divorcees in the

Man Run Mad with Rifle Inside Market

The man who identified himself as Olufemi Julius came to popular Mobile phone Market in Akure (Olukayode Shopping Complex) with a riffle this morning with intention of killing someone. When apprehended and interrogated, he seemed to be under the influence of codeine. He told police he didn't know anyone at the complex and couldn't explain how he got the rifle. Thankfully, no one was killed or injured as he was overpowered and handed over to the police. More pics after the cut...  

Royal Saudi Prince And 4 Others Arrested At Lebanon

A Saudi prince has been detained at Beirut airport in Lebanon after two tons of an amphetamine drug popular with Syrian rebels was found on a private jet.

Prince Abdel Mohsen Bin Walid Bin Abdulaziz and four other men were held after what was described as the

Okotie War Oritsejafor, You Gave Former President A False Prophesy

The Pastor of House Hold Of God Church, Pastor Chris Okotie, yesterday while preaching in his church openly said the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor deceived former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to contest in the last election saying, God has said he would win the election an d he can go ahead with it. According to Okotie, the former president was not willing to re-contest, but when Oritsejafor gave him his word, he went ahead. Okotie said, so many pastors knew he, Oritsejafor gave a FALSE prophesy but where too scared to call him out, because they do not want to be insulted on the pages of newspapers, but he, Okotie never stopped saying, Goodluck Jonathan was going to fail because he wasn’t the candidate of the Lord. Continue...

Police Officer Raped 3 Year Old Girl In Ugbodo, Ebonyi State

A police officer attached to Ugbodo Police Division in Ebonyi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 3-year-old girl, who happens to be his neighbour’ daughter. The incident was said to have happened when the victim’s parents were not around.

When the Police officer was confronted, he begged for forgiveness and offered her parents N50,000, but they refused the money and reported him at a

68 Students Expels From Kogi State Varsity

 

The Registrar of Kogi State university, Dr Yakubu Abubakar released a statement today Sunday, Oct. 25, saying that 68 students of Kogi State University, Ayangba, were expelled for examination malpractice and poor academic performance. Abubakar said 19 of the

Buhari Leave To New Delhi, India

President Buhari will leave Abuja on Tuesday October 27th for New Delhi, India to participate in the 3rd Summit of the India-Africa Forum, a platform set up for the

Two Undergraduates Stole Eight Million Naira From VP Osinbajo’s Account

Policemen attached to the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) Ikeja are investi­gating an alleged theft of N8million from Vice President Yemi Osibajo’s bank account.

It was gathered that two undergraduate students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka identi­fied as Ebuka Orumba and Patrick Nwafor allegedly hacked into the account of Simmons Cooper Partner, a law firm said to belong to Vice President Osibajo and

59Yr Mother of 7 Children Alleged Adultery

A 67-year-old welder, Jimoh Ayinla, has filed an application at an Igando Customary Court in Lagos to divorce his 59-year-old wife, Anike, for alleged adultery.

Ayinla told the court that his wife whom he

Rivers State Government Has Commenced The Demolition of Structures

The Rivers State Government has commenced the demolition of structures which are impeding
the free flow of water along the creeks, canals and other waterways in the State. This move, according to the Rivers State Waste Management Agency became necessary to avert severe flooding which is already ravaging parts of the State occasioned by heavy rains across the

Death toll in Yola bomb blast rises to about 30

The death toll in the bomb blast that happened at a mosque in Jambutu, Yola in Adamawa state this afternoon has risen to 27. 73 others, most of whom are in critical condition, are receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center in Adamawa state. More photos after the cut..

Former Governor of Rivers State Confirmed As A Minister + Photos

Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi was today approved as a Minister by the Senate. Shortly after the former Governor left the house, his

60-Year Old Mother Cuts Off Neighbours Ear

A 60-year-old single mother, Miss Kehinde Adeniyi has been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates’ court for allegedly using a table knife to cut off her neighbour’s ear in Lagos State, western Nigeria.

The victim, Chigozie Chukwu suffered his fate after a disagreement between his wife and Adeniyi when he was not around. The incident happened at 24, Mohammed Sefiu street, Ago Palace Way Okota, Lagos where they

20 Nigerians Cut For Treason

Police have charged  20 pro Biafra supporters who were part of the protest by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB,  Monday,  in Port Harcourt, among other things, for treasonable felony at a Magistrate’s court in Port Harcourt, Vanguard reports.

Chief Magistrate Andrew Jaja remanded the suspects in prisoncustody and adjourned the matter to  Tuesday October 27 for their counsels to

Buhari Appoints INEC Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu, a Professor of Political History and International Studies, as well as a former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, has been...