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Ohimai Godwin Amaize famously known as Mr Fix Nigeria might be on his way to sue Jumia Nigeria as he just indicated. So, Ohimai found a headless photo of him on Jumia site and despite having no head, Ohimai knew it was him. He then helped the shopping site fish out the full photos and alas, it’s exactly the same...

Abuja High Court remands staff of National Health Insurance Scheme in prison for violence against his own children

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory Number 28 sitting in Apo, Abuja, has remanded a 40 year old man, Alex Okafor in prison custody for an alleged act of violence and inflicting injuries on his three children. The three children (names withheld) are aged 8, 10 and 11 years. His...

Dancing Senator, Ademola Adeleke announces plan to contest for Osun governorship seat

Popular Nigerian Senator Ademola Adeleke known for his super dance steps has just indicated interest to run for Osun State governorship seat come 2019. Ademola who currently represents Osun West Senatorial district at the Senate submitted his letter of intent to contest the Gubernatorial election today. In...

Girlfriend stabbed boyfriend, starved him and poured boiling water on to him

A controlling and abusive girlfriend who put her boyfriend through hell by assaulting him, depriving him of food, and banning him from their bed, has been jailed Jordan Worth, 22, was handed a seven-and-a-half-year sentence at Luton Crown Court on Friday after she admitted carrying out several cruel acts...

According to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some of the finest crops of Christians in Nigeria currently serve in the Buhari-led administration. Osinbajo said this at the 50th thanksgiving service of Senator Binta Garba in Adamawa state yesterday April 15th. “The truth of the matter is that in the government of today, we have some of the most erudite Christians, some of the best Christians occupying positions in government. Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who is a pastor; the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita and of course I, the Vice-President are all Christians. But it is not enough to have Christians in government like myself. It is never enough. If you look through the scriptures whether it was Joseph, Daniel or Esther, every person who made an impact in governance in the scripture that we see was supported by the prayers of the people of God. God is not moved unless we move His hands in the place of prayers. We are in a period in history when God wants to do something that is why some of us are in government. The opportunity must not be lost, your prayers to God will make that difference.” he said

The Lagos state police command today paraded a primary school dropout, Abdulrahman Mohammed, who has practiced as a medical doctor for four years in the state. Parading the suspect before newsmen, the state police commissioner, CP Edgal Imohimi, said Mohammed operated a clinic at Idi-Araba area...

'Some of the 'Best Christians' in Nigeria are serving in Buhari's government''VP Osinbajo says

According to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some of the finest crops of Christians in Nigeria currently serve in the Buhari-led administration. Osinbajo said this at the 50th thanksgiving service of Senator Binta Garba in Adamawa state yesterday April 15th. “The truth of the matter is that in the government...

Us president summons president Muhammadu Buhari to Washington DC on the 30th of April.

nze ihunanyaApril 15, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari , will be the guest of the United States president “Donald Trump on the 30th of April in Washington DC.” In accordance to the statement made in the white house, US president will discuss problems relating to the economic growth and fight against terrorism. “Nigeria has a very strong...

''Why I threatened not to support my husband for a second term'' Aisha Buhari

Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has given reasons why she openly criticised her husband and threatened to withdraw her support for his re-election bid. Mrs Buhari in October 2016, granted an interview to BBC Hausa where she expressed disappointment at her husband's administration....

Court Stops EFCC From Seizing Patience Jonathan’s $8.4m, N7.35bn

nze ihunanyaApril 15, 2018

An application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission seeking to seize funds in 15 bank accounts linked to Patience Jonathan has been rejected by the Federal High Court in Lagos. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun said the funds, which include $8,435,788.84 and over N7.35bn, were already subject...

Yemi Osinbajo attends emergency ECOWAS meeting in Togo

nze ihunanyaApril 14, 2018

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has represented Nigeria at an emergency meeting of leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Lome, Togo. Following his arrival, Osinbajo was received at the airport by Togolese president, Faure Gnassingbe on Saturday, April 14, The Punch reports. Earlier, the vice-president’s spokesperson, Laolu...

Yemi Osinbajo attends emergency ECOWAS meeting in Togo

nze ihunanyaApril 14, 2018

N450M FRAUD: COURT DISMISSES MUHAMMED BELGORE'S 'NO-CASE' SUBMISSION

Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, April 12, 2018, dismissed the no-case submission filed by Muhammed Belgore, SAN, a former governorship candidate during the 2011 Kwara State gubernatorial election, and Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, a former Minister of National...

Presidential aide unhappy with being called ‘Buhari’s boy’

Senator Babafemi Ojodu who is the special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on political matters has denied claim that he is being backed by the president for the Ekiti gubernatorial ticket. Ojudu who is contesting for Ekiti governorship seat said he has done enough for himself to deserve the position. We reportedthat Ojudu made this comment when...

Nigeria should improve investment in health - WHO DG

The World Health Organisation (WHO), Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has advised Nigeria to speed up the investment of one percent of its Consolidation Funds intended for basic health provision. Ghebreyesus gave this advice at the second THISDAY media parley in Abuja on Thursday, April 12, Premium Times reports We gathered that the event which...

APC, INEC working to truncate democracy - PDP chairman Secondus tells EU

- The PDP national chairman, Uche Secondus has accused APC and INEC of working to truncate Nigeria's democracy - He told the EU team who visited the party's secretariat on Thursday, April 12 - The PDP boss said that the ruling APC is not ready to conduct a free and fair election in 2019 The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince...

EFCC arraigns corps member arrested for employment scam in Gombe State

The EFCC, Gombe Zonal office arraigned one Maduako Ugonma Chinomso before Justice Abubakar Jauro of the Gombe State High Court on two count charge bordering on Conspiracy and Obtaining Money by False Pretence. Madueke, a serving corps member posted to Kaduna and later redeployed to Akwa Ibom...

Late Biafran leader, Ojukwu's bunker to be converted into tourist site

Anambra State has announced that a bunker used by pro-Biafran secessionist leader Chukwuemeka Ojukwu during the civil war in the 1960s will be turned into a tourist site. Caves and a waterfalls in the state would also be turned into major tourist sites. “These tourist centres will receive immediate...

Runs: Almost every guy I know said that if he were female he would be a high class prostitute" - OAP Gbemi

As she tweeted in reaction to a discussion on "Runs Girls" "Almost every male friend I have has said he would do runs especially if the lady paying is attractive . Almost every guy I know has also said that if he were female he would be a high class prostitute" ...

Rowdy session in Senate as PDP lawmaker calls Buhari incompetent

The Senate went into a rowdy session after a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator from Abia state, Eyninaya Abaribe, described President Buhari as incompetent - Abaribe had moved a motion reacting to explanations given by highly ranked security personnel on the matter of herdsmen versus farmers clashes - Ahmed Lawan, majority leader, cautioned the...

Electronic voting will not be used in 2019 - INEC chairman

- The chairman of the electoral body disclosed this on Wednesday, April 11 - He, however, said electronics would be deployed in the collation and transmission of elections results The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, says electronic voting will not be used in 2019. Daily Trust reports that...

House of Reps committee allegedly uncovers N1.6billion fraud in NEMA

- The House of Representatives has accused the management of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) of corruption - This accusation is from the House committee on emergency and disaster preparedness - N1.6billion is said to be missing in the treasury of NEMA The House of Representatives has accused the...

Sagay committee seeks clarification from JAMB over ‘money-swallowing snake’

- Prof Itse Sagay, chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, has visited the JAMB HQ, and asked for clarification over the N36m reportedly swallowed by a snake - Sagay also congratulated the board’s registrar over recent remittances to the federal govt, and sought to find out areas of challenge he may be having - The JAMB...

FG approves N47bn for 3 road projects

The projects include the Baban Lamba-Sharam Road in Plateau state, Lagos- Otta- Abeokuta Road and the Enugu–Port Harcourt Road - Fashola said the design on the Enugu-Port Harcourt road needed to be changed so it would not fail The sum of 47 billion naira has been approved for three road projects by the federal government, Leadership reports. The development...

Herdsmen allegedly kill 75-year-old man, 14 others in fresh Benue attack

Herdsmen have reportedly allegedly several communities in Benue state, killing a 75-year-old man and 14 other individuals - The attacks were reportedly confirmed by the state’s commissioner of police who stated that an investigation is currently underway - The state governor stated that the herdsmen attacks were similar to the attacks carried out by...

Ban on rice, vehicles through land border to benefit Nigerians - Ambassador

- Kayode Oguntuase said Nigerians will benefit from the ban on importation of rice - The ambassador said this will help boost local production - He said Nigeria cannot continue to remain a dumping ground Kayode Oguntuase, Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, said the ban on rice and vehicles importation through the land border was for the benefit...

Why I decided to declare for presidency now - Buhari gives details

President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken about his announcement on Monday, April 9 to seek presidential re-election saying it was to clear the air as a lot of people had been speculating whether he would run or not. This was contained in a statement by Femi Adesina, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity on Wednesday, April 11. The...

Why I decided to declare for presidency now - Buhari gives details