Nigerian teacher rapes nine-year-old pupil

An Ibadan Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a 40-year-old teacher, Sampson Eyo, who allegedly raped his nine-year-old pupil.

Rivers State police commissioner is dead

The Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr. Francis Bolaji Odesanya, is dead. Odesanya was said to have died this morning in an undisclosed hospital abroad after a brief illness.

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Reps to increase fuel price by N5 for roads

Nigerians may pay additional N5 on petroleum price if the current National Roads Fund bill before the House of Representatives is passed into law.

Nigerian man commits suicide after impregnating younger sister

Adoka, a district in Otukpo community in Benue State, was on Monday thrown into confusion following the death of a young man identified as Inalegwu (other names withheld).

I love Nigeria & Buhari, says publisher of ‘Biafra Times’ after arrest by police

The publisher of Biafra Times, who was arrested by the Lagos state police command on Monday, has declared his love for Nigeria.

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Football calendar in England is nonsense – Mourinho

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has labelled their fixture schedule as “absolute nonsense,” after they crushed Wigan Athletic 4-0 on Sunday, to qualify for the last 16 of the FA Cup. 

Breaking: Customs intercept 661 pump-action rifles in Lagos

The Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service on Monday said it intercepted a Mack truck along the Mile 2 Apapa Road containing 49 boxes of pump-action rifles.

Fayose cautions DSS over planned detention of Apostle Suleiman, Bishop Oyedepo

Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mr Ayodele Fayose has warned the Department of State Services (DSS) over the planned detention and trial of Apostle Johnson Suleiman of The Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide and the General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide International (Winners’ Chapel International), Bishop David Oyedepo, describing it as indirect invitation to religious crisis in the country.

Jonathan, Wike blocked Rivers from taking possession of helicopters – Amaechi

A former Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has blamed former President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Nyesom Wike for the inability of the state to take possession of the two helicopters, which were seized by the Nigeria Customs Service and handed over to the Nigeria Air Force last week.

Mother Of Two Commits Suicide Over MMM

Gloria Samson, a Benue-based woman, has taken her life, leaving behind her husband and two children. 

Seized helicopters belong to Rivers State - Wike

Rivers State Governor  Nyesom Wike said yesterday that he gave his backing to the federal government in handing over the two Bell helicopters imported by the Rivers State government to the Air Force.

Suleman to storm DSS office with ’30 lawyers’

Thirty lawyers will accompany Johnson Suleman, general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, to the Abuja headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS), according to PUNCH.

DSS invites Apostle Suleiman for interrogation

The Department of State Services, DSS, has invited Apostle Johnson Suleiman of the Omega Fire Ministries World wide, OFM, for interrogations on Monday by 10 am.

Army officer who called service chiefs “Nollywood actors” loses children

Two children of T.J Abdallah, an infantry officer who called Nigerian service chiefs, “Nollywood actors” in a private WhatsApp group have died in a car accident as the family travelled to visit him in detention in Maiduguri, Borno State, after he became incommunicado for several weeks, according to Premium Times.

CAN defends controversial pastor, slams Osinbajo’s ‘silence’

The Christian Association of Nigeria has vowed to defend the founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Johnson Suleman, after operatives of the State Security Service tried to arrest him on Tuesday.

Men more corrupt than women – EFCC Boss

Mr Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has said that corrupt tendencies were more pronounced among males than females.

Gunmen invade Owerri High Court, free kidnap suspect

Gunmen believed to be members of a notorious kidnap and armed robbery gang invaded the Owerri High Court on Friday and freed a suspected member of the syndicate, Henry Chibueze, who is known as Vampire.

Soldiers beat Redeemed pastor into coma

A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Abuja, Alex Ochienu, said he was assaulted and beaten by two soldiers into a coma for refusing to obey their order to do frog jumps.

Tinubu bombs Buhari

From the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday came an advice to President Muhammadu Buhari to review his economic policy now to save the citizenry.

Nobody can force Buhari to speak from London – Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari is neither ill nor admitted in any hospital in London as being speculated, his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said Thursday.

Sick MD Ontario Oil Bursts Into Tears Following 10-Year Jailterm (Photos)

Justice Lateefa Okunnu of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Thursday sentenced the Managing Director of Ontario Oil and Gas Limited, Mrs. Ada Ugo-Ngali, to a jail term of 10 years for a fuel subsidy fraud of N754m. 

Lawmakers from Nigeria’s North-West endorse President Buhari for second term

Members of the House of Representatives from the north- west geopolitical zone on Wednesday declared their intention to support President Muhammadu Buhari should he decide to seek re-election in 2019.

Jealous lover kills cheating girlfriend, boyfriend with petrol bomb in Lagos

A 51-year-old businessman, Ayobami Oyedutan, and his girlfriend have been killed with petrol bomb by enraged ex-lover of the woman in Ijaye area of Lagos State, reports the News Agency of Nigeria. 

My wife turned our home into a brothel, man tells court

The 22-year-old marriage of Tunji Oyedele, a 60-year-old Lagos businessman, may be dissolved over his wife’s alleged sexual recklessness and infidelity.

Senator calls for legalization of corruption in Nigeria

A senator representing Ondo South senatorial district, Yele Omogunwa has called for the legalisation of corruption in Nigeria. 

Buhari's rumoured death silly- Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has described President Muhammadu Buhari's rumoured death as a "silly thing."

My wife demands N500 before sex, man tells court

 

Mr Sunday Olaosebikan on Wednesday approached an Igando Customary Court in Lagos to end his seven-year-old marriage to his wife, Mutiatu, for allegedly demanding for money before sex.

D'Maslove Takes Over Europe with Shine Shine Babe (@Dmaslove1)

Ikemefula Samuel also known as D’Maslove started his music career  by singing at a very tender age in a Church.  D’Maslove, a master composer, and performer is often associated with music that can be described as spiritually inspirational and extremely sexual. 

Fayose prevents SSS from arresting controversial preacher who wants herdsmen killed

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, early on Wednesday morning prevented operatives of the State Security Services, DSS, from arresting the founder of Omega Fire Ministries, in the state capital, Ado-Ekiti.

Fulani herdsmen attacking Nigerians are from Senegal, Mali – Northern governors

The Northern Governor’s Forum, NGF, says it has resolved to work with relevant stakeholders to secure Nigeria’s borders and register Fulani immigrants entering into the country to rear cattle.

Why I want Igbos to contest for presidency in 2019 – Obasanjo

Former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged Igbos to contest for the presidency in 2019.

29-Year Old Woman Branded A 'Gold Digger' After Marrying a Wealthy 92-year-old Man (Photos)

 

 Eyebrows across the world have been raised after a 29-year-old woman married a wealthy 92-year-old.

Turkish school students regain freedom after 11 days in captivity

The kidnapped students and staff of the Nigerian-Turkish school in Ogun State have been rescued, police said Tuesday. 

Tell my husband to return my pants, wife begs court

An estranged wife, Toyin Ogunminiyi, on Tuesday urged  a customary court sitting in Ikole-Ekiti  to help effect  the release of her six  pants in her husband’s  possession.

Breaking: Magu, SGF cleared of corruption, Buhari tells Senate

President Muhammadu Buhari has informed the Senate that the Acting Chairman of the Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, have been cleared of corruption charges following an investigation into allegations against them.

Actor shot dead while filming music video (Photos)

An Australian actor was shot and killed Monday as he filmed a gunfire scene for a hip hop video, authorities said.

I never knew she was this lazy before I married her – Husband tells court in Akure

An estranged husband, Tunde Esan, on Monday has asked an Akure Customary Court to dissolve the 18-year-old marriage between him and his wife, Yetunde, whom he described as ‘’too lazy.’’

I’ll soon go on vacation…and I’ll also have a medical checkup - Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, says he will soon embark on a 10-day vacation.

Popular Nigerian preacher tells church members to kill Fulani herdsmen

The founder of Omega Fire ministries, Johnson Suleman, in a sermon given at his church’s parked auditorium called for the killing of Fulani herdsmen.

Experts View On Naira This Week

Currency retailers and experts have said the naira will trade slightly below 500 per United States dollar this week despite the commencement of the sale of foreign exchange to Bureau De Change operators by the Central Bank of Nigeria last week. 

'Why electricity supply worsened across Nigeria'

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said that the major cause of the worsening electricity situation across the country is pipeline vandalism.

MMM may not survive this week – Help provider

There are indications that the final crash of Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, a ponzi scheme popularly known as MMM, may be nearer than expected as more intending help providers (Provide Help) continue to renege on their promises to pay help seekers (Get Help).

IPOB may take up arms — Nnamdi Kanu’s brother

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) may be forced to take up arms in its agitation for a Biafra state if what it described as the continued killing of its unarmed and defenceless members continues.

EFCC, others lied against me, Buhari is only after a few Nigerians – Diezani

Embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied allegations levelled against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, daring the anti-graft agency to provide incontrovertible any evidence against her. 

Kidnapping: Parents, school owners demand emergency meeting with Buhari

As a result of the recent kidnapping of three female pupils and five staff members, including a Turkish national, by unknown gunmen in the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (formerly known as Turkish International School), last Friday, parents and school owners are seeking emergency meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the increasing state of insecurity in the nation’s schools.

Fresh crisis looms as FG sacks striking doctors

The Federal Government has asked Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals to replace resident doctors who are currently on a warning strike.

Catholic priest kidnapped 16 months ago yet to be found

The Catholic Church in Nigeria has again cried out over the abduction of its priest, Gabriel Oyaka, who was kidnapped along Okene-Lokoja road in September, 2015.

Jonathan arrives USA, greets Trump ahead of inauguration

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has arrived the United States of America ahead of the inauguration of president-elect, Donald Trump.

IPOB rally for Trump turns violent, one killed

The solidarity rally organised by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra turned violent in Port Harcourt on Friday as one person was shot dead by security operatives and injuring several others.