Abiola’s family dispute to be resolved soon

The dispute within the family of late Moshood Abiola is set to be resolved, the deceased’s kinsman has said.

Pregnant Mother Of Two Loses An Eye After Being Shot By St. Louis Cops

According to NBC reports:

A pregnant woman who says she wasn’t even protesting lost her left eye after police on Tuesday in St. Louis shot her in the face with a bean bag round, her family said Friday.

Dornella Conner, 24, is recovering after being blinded Tuesday and possibly losing some sight in her right eye as well, dad Donnell Conner told NBC News.

Our inclusion in Jonathan’s impeachment list, a scam – PDP Reps

The deputy Majority Leader, Mr. Leo Ogor, and some other Peoples Democratic Party members of the House of Representatives have described as a scam the inclusion of their names in the list of Reps in support of President Goodluck Jonathan’s impeachment.

Ebola death toll hits 7,000 - WHO

The death toll from the worst Ebola outbreak on record has reached nearly 7,000 in West Africa, the World Health Organisation said on Saturday.

The UN health agency did not provide any explanation for the abrupt increase, but the figures, published on its website, appeared to include previously unreported deaths.

Financial Times of London Unveils ‘Best Bank In Nigeria’

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has been adjudged the “Best Bank in Nigeria” for 2014 by The Bankers Magazine for promoting industry-wide excellence in global banking ethics and adherence to the highest corporate governance standards.  

Kano blast: Atiku cancels 68th birthday dinner in honour of victims

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Saturday evening cancelled his 68th birthday celebration dinner in Abuja in honour of victims of friday’s Kano Bomb blast.

Woman Lodges, Abandons Baby In Hotel Room (Photo)

A middle-aged woman, Hafsat Usman, has abandoned her one-year old son in a hotel room at Icon Suites (formerly Pinnacle Hotel) in Mararaba, a suburb of Nasarawa State bordering the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Deputy Controller of Prisons Bags Seven Years Jail Term

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on  Friday 28, 2014, secured the conviction of a top prison officer as Justice J.J Majebi of the Kogi State High Court, Okene, convicted and sentenced Joseph Friday Idachaba, Deputy Controller of Prisons, to 7 years imprisonment for offences bordering on obtaining money by false pretense. 

The convict is to pay the sum of N1, 403,114.09 in restitution to Nigeria Prison Service.

Arraigned in 2012 on a three-count charge, the convict was found guilty on count three of the charge by the trial judge, who, however, acquitted him on two remaining counts.

No Environmental Sanitation Today In Lagos

The Lagos State monthly environmental sanitation exercise for November has been cancelled. It was cancelled to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) officials easy access to their centres to distribute Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, in the nine remaining local governments in Lagos.

 The government said the cancellation of the exercise would also enable Lagosians to fully participate in the ongoing collection of PVCs and registration exercise…

120 killed in mosque bomb explosions

No fewer than 120 died and 270 were injured on Friday as the violent Boko Haram sect bombed the 10,000 capacity Kano Central Mosque where the Emir, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, usually leads prayers.

Bomb Blast Kills Scores in Kano Central Mosque

Multiple bomb blast rocked Kano central mosque during the Friday Jumaat prayer where many lives were lost and many people sustained various degrees of injuries.

Why I beat Ugandan Baby to near death - Nanny opens up

The nanny who beat an 18 month old baby to near death has explained why she did it. Jolly Tumuhiirwe who is presently awaiting trial in Luzira prison, told Ugandaonline.net

Blast kills five soldiers, 35 others in Adamawa

No fewer than 40 people, including five soldiers and a local hunter, were reported to have been killed following a bomb explosion on Thursday morning around Mararaba-Mubi area of Adamawa State.

Messi ready to accept SHOCK £200m transfer to Chelsea

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi wants to join Chelsea in a £200million deal at the end of the season, according to reports.

73 robbers, 8 policemen killed in Lagos

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Aderanti, on Thursday revealed that about 73 armed robbers and eight policemen have been killed in Lagos during exchange of gun fire between the police and robbers in the last one year.

Fence-climbing lawmakers suspected thugs — IGP

Members of the House Committee on Police Affairs were shocked yesterday when the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Sulaiman Abba, told them that he would not address Aminu Tambuwal as the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Movie Producer Survives Car Accident (Photos)

Movie producer and publicist, Egor Efiok has survived a car accident. Egor who almost lost a hand in the accident is full of thanks to God.  According to reports, her driver swerved to avoid a head on collision with a coming van which later hit them by the side.

Policeman kills first class graduate

Thirty-year-old first  class graduate of  Economics from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Moses Murtala Aminu was shot dead by a constable with the Nigeria Police. Moses had on Sunday, left his No. 67 Ahmadu Ahidjo Street, Narayi High Cost family residence for a party in Barnawa, Kaduna State.

Why we can’t sack Keshi — NFF

The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation have admitted that their hands are tied where Stephen Keshi’s tenure as coach of the Eagles is concerned.

Don Jazzy turns 31, wants to run for President

Don Jazzy, one of the most respected and successful men in the Nigerian music industry turns 31 today November 26, 2014.

U.S. announces visa application changes in‎ Nigeria

For Nigerians planning to travel to the United States, the visa application process has changed, an official said on Tuesday.

Messi breaks Champions League record

Lionel Messi has written his name once again in football legend, as he became the all time leading goalscorer in the Champions League with his 72nd goal in the competition against APOEL Nicosia on Tuesday.  

Mother of 5 children sold for N5m to ritualist slumps, dies

It was double tragedy in a Warri community in Delta State as the mother of five school children who were allegedly sold to a suspected ritualist, slumped and died.

CBN devalues naira

The battle to save the naira may have been lost, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday devaluing the currency.

Rihanna, Nas, Ludacris,others react to Ferguson grand jury decision

Many American stars believe justice wasn't served in the Darren Wilson/Michael Brown murder trial...

Man kills niece for listening to loud music – Police

A teenage Pakistani girl has been shot dead by her uncle following a row over loud music, police said Tuesday.

World’s oldest married couple celebrate joint birthdays (Photos)

A husband and wife who claim to be the world's oldest married couple have celebrated their joint birthdays - with a combined age of 211.

Explosion rocks PDP secretariat

 

An explosion believed to be a bomb rocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat along the Murtala Mohammed in Calabar, Cross River State, on Monday.

Police Recovers 1,700 Voters Cards from Bush

The Area K Command of the Lagos State Police Command weekend recovered about 1,700 Permanent Voters Card (PVC) from a bush at the Seme area.

University Professor abducted and murdered

                   Professor Otitolaye

A lecturer with Kogi State University, KSU, Anyigba, Associate Professor Justice Olurotimi Otitolaye, has been reported killed by cult members in the institution.

FG to cut petrol subsidy by half in 2015

The Federal Government has said it plans to cut subsidies on petroleum products by half next year after sharp falls in global crude prices, spurred a reversal of its 2015 budget downwards.

Court frees Oguche, suspected Nyanya bombing mastermind

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the two counts terrorism charges against the suspected mastermind of the bombing of the Nyanya Motor Part in Abuja, Aminu Ogwuche.

I’ll not give up until I’m president, says Atiku

Former Vice President and a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Sunday, said that he would not give up on his bid to become the president of this country now or in the future.  

Please, walk away!, NFF tells Keshi

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has been urged not to try to stay in the job after failing to qualify the team for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. 

Time Out With Paul Okoye And Wife

Lovely!

Police arrest ex-soldier, four others in Ogun

Men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ogun State Police Command, led by Muhammed Tijani, have arrested an ex-soldier, and four suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate terrorising the state.

28 killed in Kenya bus massacre (Photos)

 Islamist militants ambushed a bus in Kenya on Saturday and sprayed bullets on those who failed to recite Quran verses, killing at least 28 people, authorities said.

Plot against Jonathan, a joke — PDP Representatives

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the House of Representatives have described the ongoing move to impeach Jonathan as a joke, warning that it will be an exercise in futility.

Sacking me won’t solve the problem - Keshi

Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, still wants to continue in his role despite missing out on qualification for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

APGA To Adopt Jonathan As Presidential Candidate

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has fixed December 17, 2014 for a Special National Convention to formally ratify the appointment of the Anambra State Governor Chief  Wiliie Obiano as its leader and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BOT.

The party will also use the Special National Convention to adopt President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate, approve and adopt the APGA amended Constitution…

‘Commissioner of Police, DSP’ detained in Anambra

A suspect parading himself as the Delta State police commis­sioner and another claiming to be a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) have been arrested and now detained by detectives from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Anambra State police command.

No air force aircraft crashed in Yola – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters yesterday debunked online media reports that a third Nigerian Air force helicopter crashed in Yola, yesterday.

Police set to arrest Speaker

The police may arrest the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, over Thursday’s crisis at the National Assembly in Abuja, it was learnt.

How To Attend The Headies 2014

Via HHWM:
Questions have been rolling in and out, people asking when the tickets for Nigeria’s biggest and most prestigious awards will be out on sale and where it can be purchased.

"It hurts when people call me gay" - Benson Okonkwo

Actor Benson Okonkwo has reacted to allusions he's gay. He told Punch.

I pray to live for another 10 years – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday prayed to outlive  the Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) issued to him by the Independent National Electoral Commission which has a 10 years life span.

Children to Jonathan: Give us free education!

As President Goodluck Jonathan celebrated his 57th birthday yesterday, a cross section of children urged him to make education free at the primary school level so that they could compete with their mates in other countries.

120 lawmakers sign Jonathan’s impeachment notice

More  than 120 lawmakers have  appended their signatures for the impeachment of President Goodluck, immediately House reconvenes in December.

President Goodluck Jonathan Turns 57 Today(Photos)

President Goodluck Jonathan turned 57 today and a prayer session was held at the villa to mark his 57th birthday…