Gunmen kill 6, sack community in Rivers

Six persons were  killed  Sunday night  in Ibaa Community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, by gunmen suspected to be cultists. 

This couple's pre-wedding photo has gone viral

Lovely!

Buhari to visit Niger Delta this week

President Muhammadu Buhari will this week make his first visit as president to Nigeria’s oil-producing south, which has been riven by an upsurge in violence from militants, his office said Tuesday.

FG orders arrest of ex-ministers, senators, others

Newly-appointed Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede has ordered the arrest of all former political office holders who are still in possession of their diplomatic passports. 

Sai Baba! DSS blocks Ben Bruce from greeting Buhari

Ben Murray-Bruce, on Monday said operatives of the State Security Service prevented him from “greeting” President Muhammadu Buhari at a state dinner organised to mark 2016 Democracy Day.

Lagos hotelier assassinated over a woman

Some suspected hired assassins have killed Michael Ogunnusi, the owner of the Allonze Hotel (Pictured above) on Ishawo Road, Agric, Ikorodu, Lagos State. 

I pity Lai Mohammed — Buhari

The President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he pitied the Minister of Information, Mr. Lai Mohammed who took pains in explaining the actions and inactions of government to the people. 

Fayose dares Buhari to stop him from travelling abroad, says, ‘I can’t be cowed’

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has dared the Federal Government to carry out the alleged plot of preventing him from travelling out of the country. 

Plateau state traces 1,832 ghost teachers to one individual

A staff verification exercise in Plateau State has traced 1,832 ghost teachers to a single individual who is not even a teacher, while many more beneficiaries of the syndrome abandoned their salaries in bank accounts, the state governor has said.   

Many killed, police officers thrown into River Niger as MASSOB protests in Delta

No fewer than seven persons have been confirmed dead following protest by members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), in Asaba on Monday. 

Buhari meets Nigeria’s oldest photojournalist (Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari met the “oldest photojournalist” in the country, Alhaji Ladan Abubakar, in the State House. 

Job placard carrying girl explains how she met Osinbajo (Photos)

Via Lailasblog:

Lilian Chinyere Douglas-Ezeugo, the job placard carrying girl recently went viral after she took the bull by the horn and stood on a Lagos road seeking for a job.

We had nothing to do with Onitsha clash – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra has dissociated itself from the Biafran anniversary celebrations that led to a bloody clash between soldiers and pro-Biafran activists. 

Several feared killed as soldiers, pro-Biafran activists clash

Several persons including a soldier were allegedly killed on today during a clash between soldiers and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and soldiers clashed in Onitsha, Anambra State. 

How Jonathan shocked me during 2015 election — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he was shocked when former president Goodluck Jonathan called him to concede defeat while votes were still being counted during the 2015 election.

My Scorecard, By Buhari

·        

 .-           Identified 43, 000 ghost workers

·         Saved N4.2bn monthly from padded salaries

·          Reduced extravagant spending

Temper justice with mercy, PDP begs for Metuh

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has asked the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, to look into the continuous refusal of bail to the party’s national spokesperson, Chief Olisa Metuh. 

‘Killer husband nearly beat wife to death last year’

The younger sister of late Mrs. Roseline Sougie, who was allegedly killed by her husband of 26 years, says the suspect nearly beat her to death sometime in 2015.

Wanted Tompolo speaks from hiding, says I’m not in Gbaramatu

Wanted ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a.Tompolo, on Sunday made a solemn appeal from his hideout to rampaging militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers, to ceasefire, alluding that President Muhammadu Buhari-led government was ready to hold a dialogue with the group. 

See how this young teacher brutalized a kid because of class work

EFCC recovers N900m from Jonathan’s kinsman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered N900m from Mr. Waripamowei Dudafa, a former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

We are negotiating release of Chibok girls — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said his administration was continuing negotiation for the release of the abducted Chibok school girls.

Nigerian Government announces agreement with Niger Delta militants

The Federal Government and ex-militants have resolved to end the ongoing pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region, an official has said.

I’m under pressure – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said the call for the devaluation of naira has put him under pressure.

Soldiers storm Tompolo’s guest house, arrest occupants

Soldiers on Saturday afternoon broke into the home of ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo in a bid to arrest him  after laying a siege to the building for several hours.

Real Madrid win 11th Champions League title

Real Madrid have won their 11th European title after they defeated Atletico Madrid 5-4 on penalties.

President's Daughter Zahra Buhari Stuns In New Photos

…Looking good!

Nigerians should judge whether life is better under APC than PDP — Mark

Former president of the Senate, David Mark, has told Nigerians not to despair in the face of the daunting economic and socio-political challenges but to remain steadfast for democracy to endure. 

Nimbo massacre: I recorded killing to show my people our success – Suspect

Punch reports:

Some chilling details have emerged on the April 25 massacre of residents of Nimbo community in Enugu State by Fulani herdmen following the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect,  Mohammadu Zurai, by the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team. 

Man stabs wife to death in Lagos yesterday

An unemployed trailer driver, Mr. Jafaru Sorgie, said to be in his 40s is now in police net for alleged­ly murdering his wife, Roseline in the early hours of yesterday at their residence, 8, Araromi Street in Oshodi- Post Office area of Lagos metropolis. 

Furious wife shoots husband 5 times... (Photos)

A 30-year-old woman from Lusaka, Zambia allegedly shot her husband dead on May 25, because he had a child with another woman. 

Buhari’s emergence saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse — Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as president in 2015 saved the country’s economy from imminent collapse due to mismanagement and unbridled corruption.

The young lady spotted on the streets of Lagos with a placard asking for employment meets Osinbajo

This unemployed female graduate of Computer Sciences last week, stood by the road in Lekki with a placard asking for a job. 

Niger Delta Avengers attacks NNPC facility, vows to “shock the whole world”

Niger Delta Avengers, the new militant group that has launched multiple attacks on oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta region, has struck yet again.

My greatest shock as president of Nigeria - Buhari

President Muhammdu Buhari has revealed his greatest shock since assuming power on May 29, 2015.He said he could not believe when he was informed that Nigeria had over the years squandered all its precious foreign exchange on the importation of food items and other frivolous items, including tooth picks. 

US carrier, United Airlines, stops flights to Nigeria

United States carrier, United Airlines, will stop flying to Nigeria next month, ending operations on its only African route because of weakness in the energy sector and difficulties in repatriating money from tickets sold in the country.

Sex worker cuts off male customer's genitals with knife after payment dispute

A man has had his penis cut off following a dispute overpayment with a sex worker.

The man’s genitals were placed in a black paper bag and he was admitted to hospital in Nakuru, Kenya, “bleeding excessively”. 

Remain on strike if you like, I can’t sell myself to pay salaries, Fayose tells striking workers

Workers in Ekiti State on Thursday began an indefinite strike over government’s inability to pay five months salary arrears and for failing to refund deductions made from their December 2015 salaries.

“Change not instant coffee,” Lai Mohammed tells Nigerians

The Nigerian government on Thursday asked Nigerians to be hopeful of a better future, saying a “long suffering” people always enjoy enduring prosperity afterwards.

Pastor caught pants down with a married woman on her matrimonial bed (Photos)

 

It was a show of shame when head pastor and Founder of the Apostolic Good News Church International, Apostle Douglas Akwesi Amanor was caught pants down with a married woman, Mrs. Mina Adjei, who happens to be a member of his church.

Governor Wike gives wife a romantic PDP kiss!

His wife celebrated her birthday on two days ago...

‘Obiano police’ attack market women, injure many

Via Punch:

Several market women at Ogbaru Market in Anambra State were on Wednesday allegedly attacked by a government agency, Ocha Brigade otherwise known as Governor Obiano’s Police. 

Police sergeant arrested for robbery

A police sergeant, identified as Yusuf Bello, and an accomplice, Idowu Badmus, have been detained by the police in Lagos State for allegedly snatching motorcycles and selling them in the Iyana Iba area of the state.

Missing graduate found dead in Lagos

A university graduate posted to Benue State by the National Youth Service Corps, Ifiemi Igali, has been found dead in Lagos, three days after he got missing in Bayelsa State.

Herdsmen recorded video of Enugu massacre – Police

The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested five suspects for their role in the Enugu attack by suspected herdsmen which led to the death of about 20 persons in the Ukpabi Nimbo area of the state on April 25, 2016. 

Court dissolves 17-year-old marriage over secret house built by wife

A Lagos Island Customary Court on Wednesday has dissolved the 17-year-old marriage between a transporter, Haruna Amunikoro, and his wife, Alimotu, after he complained that his wife built a house without informing him.

24-year-old Miss Nwakaego In Court For Inserting Finger Into 5-Year Old Girl's Private Part

A 24-year-old woman, Nwakaego Ugochukwu, was arraigned in Lagos on Tuesday for sexually molesting a five-year-old girl in her residence.

I told my daughter to retaliate if her husband beats her – Emir Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, Tuesday, strongly kicked against child marriage.

Secret-Cult Initiation: Court Orders Accused To Produce Cleric As Surety

A Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that an hairdresser, Richard Awawa, who was alleged to have been involved in cult activities must produce a cleric that is above 40 years as one of his sureties.