Year: 2016
Man in court for stealing bag of rice
A 23-year-old unemployed man, Tijani Dada, was on Wednesday brought before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a…
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Buhari holds interactive session with State House staff
President Muhammadu Buhari holds interactive session with State House staff… Photo: Bayo Omoboriowo
Residents laud Ambode over repair of Oshodi-Apapa expressway
A cross section of Lagos State residents on Wednesday lauded the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode for keeping to his promise…
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Ronaldo throws reporter’s microphone into river
Cristiano Ronaldo threw a reporter’s microphone in a lake on Wednesday after objecting to being approached hours before Portugal’s crunch…
Lagos earmarks N1 billion for staff training
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has recruited 149 consultants and earmarked N1 billion for the training of workers this…
Michael Jackson’s stockpiled pornography revealed in new report
A newly surfaced police report related to a 2003 raid on Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch shows the late pop star’s…
OJB Jezreel to be buried on July 8
Jennifer Okundia Programmes for the burial of the late Nigerian music producer Babatunde Okungbowa, a.k.a. OJB Jezreel, who died on…
Man confesses to killing 25 people
An alleged serial killer, detained over the weekend in Colombia has confessed to murdering 25 people, including his romantic partner…
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Stephen Keshi’s family wants him buried in Delta
The Keshi family of Ogbe Onyeogu Quarters, Ukpologwu Illah, Oshimili Local Council of Delta State, has written to their in-laws,…
19 police job applicants arrested for fake results
The Police in Adamawa said 19 persons seeking enlistment into the force in the ongoing nationwide recruitment had been arrested…
Medical doctor arraigned for alleged impersonation and fraud
A 34-year old man, Akeem Olubori, who claim to be a medical doctor, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court…
Somalia security chief killed by own guard
Somalia police on Wednesday confirmed that Abdiweli Mohamed, Head of National Security in Middle Shebelle region, was shot dead in…
Man docked for stealing from Jumia
Chinedu Igwe, a former employee of Jumia Nigeria Company, on Wednesday, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly…
NGF names Bello-Barkindo head of Media and Public Affairs
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has appointed Mr. Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo as its Head of Media and Public Affairs. This is…
Yemi Alade drops visuals for single “Koffi Anan”
Afropop sensation, Yemi Alade premiered an ultimate dance visual in the music video for her afro-pop dance anthem “Koffi Anan”.…
Education ministry, VCs to meet
The Federal Ministry of Education has decided to convene a meeting with vice-chancellors, admission officers and other stakeholders to discuss…
Eko DISCO to install prepaid meters in barracks
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (DISCO) is to install bulk prepaid meters in the military and other security agencies’ barracks…
Avengers denies ceasefire truce with FG
The Niger Delta Avengers militant group that has claimed responsibility for attacks on oil and gas facilities in Nigeria’s southern…
Aramide celebrates birthday with colourful photos
2015 Headies winner and Afrosoul Diva, Aramide is celebrating her birthday today. She released some colourful and pretty new photos…
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Traditional rites done to honour Ooni of Ife alerts Fire Service
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi who was recently presented with the key of a town in America…
OJB Jezreel to be buried July 8
The family of late legendary music producer and singer, OJB Jezreel have announced the burial arrangements of the late icon.…
Lightning strikes 66 dead in India
At least 66 people were killed by lightning in India within 24 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. Forty-six deaths were…
Fayose’s Growing Psychosis
By Philip Agbese Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose has finally surpassed himself in the act of throwing pointless tantrums. His…
Ogun Assembly approves Amosun’s N14.16b loan request
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Ogun lawmakers have approved Governor Ibikunle Amosun’s request to obtain N14.16 billion Federal government Budget Support Facility to…
Aisha Buhari deletes Fayose’s mad dog tweet
Aisha Buhari, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, set Twitter on fire with her comment that the Ekiti state governor,…
Doctors’ strike claims fire victim at UBTH
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The ongoing nationwide strike by resident doctors has claimed the life of a fire victim, Mrs. Margaret Edobor,…
Pictures: Buhari congratulates new IGP Ibrahim Kpotun Idris
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday 21 June met with the new acting Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Kpotun Idris at…
N2bn Fraud: Court adjourns Oronsaye’s case to June 28
The case of a N2 billion fraud brought against a former Head of Service, HoS, to the Federation, Stephen Oronsaye,…
Resident doctors agree to suspend strike until July 14
The leadership of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has agreed to suspend its strike at a meeting with…
PDP Edo governorship primaries illegal – Sheriff
Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, the disputed National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the just concluded Edo state…