The former governor of Imo state, Ikedi Ohakim has described Governor Rochas Okorocha as a ‘liar’, while revealing why he lost the 2015 governorship election in the state.
The former governor, who was reacting to Okorocha’s claim that Imo people hated him and kicked him (Ohakim) out of office, said the governor had lost credibility.
Okorocha...
Buhari is laying foundation now, will complete building Nigeria from 2019 - Tony Momoh
Tony Momoh says President Buhari will complete the foundation he has started in the last three years
Momoh says impatience is making some Nigerians criticise the government of Buhari
The former information minister adds that Buhari's background speaks volume about his love for Nigeria
A former information minister and chieftain of the All Progressives...
INEC suspends CVR in 2 LGA’s in Kogi, following outbreak of violence
INEC has suspend ongoing Continuous Voter Registration in some communities in two LGA’s in Kogi state after violence broke out in the areas
Officials will go back and capture the particulars of eligible voters and replace lost voter cards when normalcy is restored to the areas
AS 2019 approaches, the Commission has also disclosed that it is making...
Former APC chieftain advises Ortom to re-contest under another party to win re-election
A house of representatives aspirant, John Akperashi, has advised the governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, to leave the All Progressives Congress
He said that the governor should defect from the party if he wants to win re-election
Akperashi claims that Ortom is no longer comfortable in the ruling party
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has...
Choose between MKO Abiola , Abacha, stop confusing us – Soyinka confronts Buha
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has called on president Muhammadu Buhari to take a stand between late MKO Abiola and former military president, Sani Abacha.
Soyinka, speaking on Tuesday during the Special National Honours Investiture at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, urged Buhari to stop confusing Nigerians and take a stand.
He was one of the speakers...
MKO Abiola: Shehu Sani lists other names Buhari should apologize to
Shehu Sani, Senator representing Kaduna Central, on Thursday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to apologize to the family of late President, Musa Yar’Adua.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain also urged Buhari to also apologize to the families of late activists, Ken Saro Wiwa, Beko Kuti and Chima Ubani.
In a tweet, the lawmaker further...
Kaduna Polls: PDP speaks on KADSIECOM’s ‘double standard’
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kaduna State chapter, has condemned in strong terms what it called the double standard being demonstrated by the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission, KADSIECOM, in the conduct of the local government election in the state.
“In the whole, we condemned in strong terms, the double standard being demonstrated...
Why Buhari should sack Service Chiefs, INEC boss – Southern, Middle Belt leaders
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum, SMBLF, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu and the Service Chiefs.
The Joint Secretary of the forum, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, spoke in a chat with Punch.
The forum said there were indications that Yakubu might...
Happy Birthday! Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Of Lagos Celebrates His 55th Birthday Today
Akinwunmi Ambode (born June 14, 1963) is the Governor of Lagos State. He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public office as Governor of Lagos State in 2015. (Wiki)Ambode ran for office of the Governor of Lagos State in April 2015 as a member of the All Progressives Congress, the state’s ruling party. He...
SEE HOW A PASTOR MAKES HIS CHURCH MEMBERS S UCK HIS P.ENIS IN CHURCH, SAYS HIS S.PERM IS HOLY MILK
An evangelical pastor arrested for raping his faithful, after convincing them that his penis contained “sacred milk”
Sobrino Valdeci Picanto, an evangelical pastor from Brazil, persuaded his followers that he practiced oral sex because it was the way he preached the word, saying that his ‘milk’ was sacred.
And this pastor said his penis was blessed...
Yes, She Seduced And Grabbed Me” – Man Who Impregnated Daughter
Want us the world turning into where a my will impregnate his own daughter and come out and say she seduced me this is not the first time it happened I kept on happening so what will Nigerians say about such a parent who slept with his daughter and got her pregnant...
Burning Of US And Israel Flags By Nigeria Entity Is A Clampdown To International Peace - Activist Writes
PERSISTENT BURNING OF US AND ISRAELITES FLAGS IN NIGERIA, DISRESPECT FOR SOVEREIGNTY OF NATIONS
The persistent defiance of the Nigerian government to accord respect to the sovereignty of the United States of America and Israel, calls for concern. State-sponsored instigations for the burning of the flags of these two nations call for...
BUHARI deserves second term and we must support him, He has changed Nigeria automatically " - Tinubu Tells Nigerians
A national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said President Muhammadu Buhari deserved a second term and that he would work for his victory in the 2019 presidential election.
While highlighting some of Buhari’s achievements, Tinubu claimed that Nigerians are no longer paying for darkness, giving an indication that...
35 containers of restricted tramadol seized across ports – NAFDAC
Efforts by the Federal Government to end drug abuse by youths has yielded fruit as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has seized 35 containers of restricted tramadolat various ports in the country.The Director General of the agency, Moji Adeyeye disclosed this while speaking withthe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
NAFDAC demands relief for local pharmaceutical coys
National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is currently working with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment on the issueof tax relief for local pharmaceutical companies, and they are optimistic that a smooth deal would emerge.Speaking yesterday in Abuja, Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Moji Adeyeye, elucidated that...
BREAKING:- FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 15th and Monday, 18th June as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-el Fitr.This was confirmed by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, on Monday, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr M. B. Umar on Monday.He congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful...
RCCG Pastor Declares For Presidency Under Obasanjo’s ADC
A Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Emmanuel Ikechukwu, has declared his intention to run for the office of the Presidentin 2019.Declaring his intention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ikechukwu disclosed that his mission wasto rescue the nation from ‘economic doldrums.”Ikechukwu, a Pastor at Rivers state Province 10 of the RCCG,...
“APC Is Sick”- Dino Melaye Blast President Buhari, Tinubu & Others
The Senator representing Kogi west senatorial district, Dino Melaye has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is sick.Melaye stated this while speaking on Channels TV programme on Friday.The lawmaker, who is a member of the APC, saidthe party is“suffering from what I call a dreadful continental abnormality.”This comes after one week,...
Atiku Abubakar's former aide threatens to sue President Buhari if GCFR title is conferred on MKO
Former adviser to former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Umar Ardo, has threatened to sue President Buhari if he confers the titleof GCFR on late MKO Abiola. Ardo in a statement released today, said president Buhari has no power to confer national honours on anyone without first seeking for and obtaining the approval of the National Council of...
Breaking: Nigerian Music Legend, Ras Kimono dies at 60
Nigerian music legend, Ras Kimono died today June 10th at the age of 60.
Ras Kimono was said to have concluded plans to travel to the United States last night, and he complained of feeling funny. He was rushed to a hospital in Ikeja, where he was later taken to Lagoon Hospital on the Island where he died.
Ras Kimono is a Nigerian reggae artist...
Lagos State Task Force arrest Togolese man for extortion and impersonation
Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force, over the weekend, arrested a 35-year-old Togolese man identified as Friday Kojo around Ikeja railway line, for impersonation and extortion with a fake Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) identity card.
The suspect and 3 others who are currently at large, paraded themselves as officers of LAGESC with...
Lucky Escape!! Vice President Osinbajo Speaks After Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
Laolu Akande, the spokesman to vice president Yemi Osinbajo has explained why his principal had to return to the State House by road.“VP Osinbajo attended the graduation ceremony of Nigeria Customs Senior Course in Gwagwalada today.“On his way back, it was decided, for technical reasons, not to fly the chopper that had brought him to the venue. He...
May 29 Remains Inauguration Day For Presidents” – Senate
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday resolved to take President Muhammadu Buhari’s declarationa step further by asking that the official result of the June 12,1993 presidential election be announced.On Thursday, the Senate while largely supportingthe president’s announcement, however, insistedMay 29 will continue to be the hand-over date forpresidents of...
Buhari directs the Attorney-General to take immediate steps to publish the Presidential Order on the new Democracy Day in the Federal Gazette
Following his declaration on Wednesday that henceforth, June 12 be observed as Democracy Day in Nigeria and that some heroes of democracy be given national honours, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Shehu Malami to take immediate...
Photos: GOV. Ambode receives Minister of Youth and Sports with international Paralympics committee at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right); Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung (2ndright); Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Kweku Tandoh (2nd left) and Manager, World Para Powerlifting Competition, Mr. Sam Munkley (left) during a courtesy visit by the Sports Minster and...
Female evangelist lifting the Catholic Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament leaves social media users outraged
Social media users, especially Catholics, have reacted in outrage after photos of a female evangelist lifting the Monstrance containing theBlessed Sacrament surfaced online.Usually, in the Catholic church, only the priests are allowed to carry the Monstrance and it is considered a sacred object because it contains the Blessed Sacrament believed to...
Police invite Senate president Bukola Saraki, over Offa Bank robbery
The Nigeria Police Force has invited Senate President Bukola Saraki, over the Offa Bank Robbery that left over 30 persons dead in April.Spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Jimoh Moshood, announced the invitation while parading suspects in connection with the robbery attack. A statement realeased by Jimoh reads''The Senate President, Sen. Bukola...
3 men with IEDs intercepted in Zamfara by NDLEA
Three men with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have been intercepted by the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Zamfara state.According to Gabriel Eigege, the commander of the agency in the state, the men were intercepted by a team of NDLEA officers from Gunmi Area command on routine routine along Gadan Zaima area,the commander said:"Also,...
'Four years is too small for anyone in office' - Yemi Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said a four-year tenure is too small for anyone in public office to deliver because there are many plans of things to deliver that will take time.Osinbajo said this in an interview at theFinancial Times Nigeria Summitheld in Lagos. According to the transcript of the interview made available to journalists on Saturday,...
Ex-ICPC chairman, Mustapha Akanbi, dies at 85
A former Pioneer Chairman ofIndependent Corrupt Practice and other related offences Commission(ICPC) and former President of theCourt of Appeal, Mustapha Akanbi, died in the early hours of today June 3rd at a private hospital in Ilorin,Born in September 1932, Mr Akanbi was called to the English Bar in 1963. He was subsequently called tothe Nigerian...
Nigerian Islamic extremist, Michael Adebolajo who murdered a British soldier 'admits his guilt in jail confession and plans to write a letter of apology'
Michael Adebolajo,a Nigerian Islamic extremist who murdered British soldier fusilier LeeRigley in broad day light, has admitted his guilt in a jail confession and plans to write to Mr. Rigby's family to apologise for the horrific slaying thattook place opposite the royal Artillery barracks in Woolwich, Londonin 2013.The 31-year-old who is serving life...
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This news got to me late but I think I should post it
Men help your wife, sister's and so have you it is now a viral news that the manufacturer's of BRA are now adding some chemicals that are not meant to be into it which comes in a liquid form sewed inside of it which has been proven that it causes cancer which starts ...
US government arrests two Nigerian pharmacists arrested over $9.6m illegal drugs distribution
An indictment was unsealed today charging three pharmacists, one doctor and two other individuals withconspiracy to illegally distribute prescription drugs, U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider announced today.Charged in the indictment are: Nigerian pharmacists Enitan Sodiya-Ogundipe, 42, and Abiodun Fabode, 56, Pharmacist Amir Rafi, 49, Dr. Vasan Deshikachar,...
Osinbajo Vows Never To Stab President Buhari In The Bac
Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo has reaffirmed hisloyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari.Osinbajo stated this while speaking to a congregation of clergies at a forum of Greater Nigeria Pastors’ Conference in Osogbo, Osun State on Friday.“I have made sure that it would not be said of methat I have stabbed the President in the back.“We must never be afraid...
So SAD! 7 Persons Killed In Road Accident In Imo
A nursing mother and six others including the driver of a commercial bus heading to Owerri from Onitsha have been killed in an auto crash.The accident happened at Onitsha/Owerri road, precisely at Njaba hill, Imo State, according to Daily Sun.The newspaper reports that a Mercedes Benz lorry on high speed rammed into the bus conveying 16 passengers,...
N2.6bn: Appeal court acquits ex-NIMASA DG, Patrick Akpobolokemi
Former Director General of theNigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency,Patrick Akpobolokemi, who was charged with an alleged fraud of N2.6bn has been discharged and acquited by theCourt of Appeal, Lagos division. The Appeal Court overruled the decision of Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court inLagos, who, on October 16, 2017, dismissedAkpobolokemi’s...
12 African migrants shot dead by human traffickers in Libya
The United Nations says more than 12 African migrants were shot dead by human traffickers while attempting to escape a camp in Libya, where some were subjected to"torture" and "abuse and exploitation"."Human traffickers in Libya reportedly killed more than a dozen people and wounded many others after a group of some 200 Eritreans, Ethiopians and Somalis,...
2019: President Buhari meets his media support group, says ''It is very difficult to defend my administration''
President Buhari today met with members of the Buhari Media Organisation at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Buhari thanked them for speaking on his behalf and also acknowldeged that his administration is one that is difficult to defend...''I don’t think I can thank you enough for your steadfastness under very difficult circumstances. It...
Two fraudsters arraigned for 10Million Naira scam using 18 different bank accounts to dupepeople
The Kaduna office of EFCC on Friday, June 1, 2018 arraigned the duo of Muhammed Suleiman and Uchelor Jude before Justice M.T Tukur of State High Court Kaduna ona two count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.The alleged serial fraudsters conspired among themselves to defraud unsuspecting victims’ huge sums of money amounting to over...
Round 2!... Bobrisky fires back at TV host, Hero Daniel; Says heis not on his level
Bobrisky and LITV host, Hero Danielsboth took a swipe at each other over Toyin Lawani's car gift to ex-BBNaija housemate, Nina, on Friday. Read previous reporthere.Bobrisky apparently isn't done with Hero, as he took to his Instagram page to slam him yet again in two seperate posts. Read below...Abeg if u know dis motherfucker with cow skull tell him...
Ex-Police Commissioner Onofiok arraigned on alleged N1.9bn fraud
Justice Chizoba Oji of FCT High Court, Apo, on Friday granted N50mbail to Victor Onofiok, ex-Commissioner of Police, who was arraigned on 21 counts bordering on fraud to the tune of N1.9bn.Oji also ordered the defendant to provide two sureties with landed property and resident in the FCT.She adjourned the case until October 4 and October 16 for definite...
Armed police officer kills hotel customer in Lagos
A customer who came to have a drink at a Lagos hotel was shot and killed after hot exchange of words and attempt to disarm a mobile police officer attached to the hotel. According to reports the incident happened at the popular Ileviaoje Hotel and Suites located at Obalade Street, Ajagun Estate, Ijegun, Lagos. The victim identified as Jude a.k.a...
White woman calls on EFCC to leave Yahoo boys alone, says " We are happy sending them money"
A Caucasian woman has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to leave Yahoo boys alone and stop hunting them for their cyber crimes.The woman said they don't mind sending their money to Yahoo boys because they make them happy. She added that it is the duty of white women to make Yahoo boys fresh.She said:EFCC Nigeria, leave Yahoo...
17m people left Africa in 2017 in search of greener pastures – UN report
A new report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said no fewer than 17million Africans left the continent in 2017 in search of greener pastures,The ‘Economic Development in Africa’ report also said 5.5 million people moved to Africa from other continents while some 19 million international migrants moved within Africa.“Overall,...
Ambode releases N859 million for retirees pension
The Lagos State Government has released the sum of N859.059m for the payment of accrued pension rights to 158 Public Service retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme for May 2018.Addressing the retirees at the 51stRetirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony today, the Commissioner, for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Dr....
PDP counters Buhari, says youth free to run for president in 2019
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned and described as degrading and completely unacceptable, the declaration made by President Muhammadu Buhari, that Nigerians youth should not contest the Presidency in the 2019 general elections.PDP, in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, insists the Nigerian youth have...
Aiteo, CoCa Cola, Nigerian Breweries, others top Super Eagles sponsors
Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eaglesis gradually becoming a commercial hot cake for big brands and has attracted over N6 billion in sponsorships. As Russia 2018 approaches, corporate organisations scramble to court the attention of the now celebrated team.No doubt, the Super Eagles have improved tremendously in their performance and have restored...
EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu tells banks to provide list of corrupt customers
Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of EFCC has asked banks to provide a list of corrupt customers ahead of the 2019 general elections. Magu urged compliance officers of banks in Nigeria to be more diligent in their responsibilities, as a way of tackling money laundering and other fraudulent practices in the sector. Hesaid compliance officers in...
Police IG, Ibrahim Idris tells Federal High court to declare the Senate's insistence his appearance as 'illegal'
The Inspector of General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to declare as unconstitutional, the Senate’s insistence that he must appear for a legislative hearing in person. He insisted in his suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/457/2018 and filed on April 30, 2018, that his personal appearance before the Senate was unnecessary...
PUNCH Chairman, Gbadebowale Aboderin, dies at 60
The Chairman, PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gbadebowale Wayne Aboderin has died, aged 60.He was reported to have died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 6.05am after a heart surgery at the First Cardiology Consultants, Ikoyi, Lagos. Details later. So s...
US priest abuse victims reach $210m settlement
A Catholic Church archdiocese in the US state of Minnesota reached a $210 million settlement Thursday with hundreds of victims of clergy abuse, resolving a years-long battle.The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2015 citing its exposure to an onslaught of abuse claims, said the settlement would resolve...
Gunmen abduct 25 persons in fresh Birnin Gwari attack
At least 25 persons were abducted along the Birnin Gwari-Funtua road inKaduna state on Thursday May 31st.Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) inBirnin Gwari, Danladi Duyina, who confirmed the abduction, said the kidnappers struck between Kiryoyi and Maganda villages of Birnin Gwari local government area and reportedly stopped...
Armed robbers allegedly snatchN9m local government workers’April salary in Kebbi
Authorities of the Gwandu Local Government Area of Kebbi says suspected robbers have stolen over N9m meant for the payment of April salary of workers of its Departments of Health and Agriculture.At a press conference today May 31st, the chairman of the council, Shehu Bagudu, said the robbery attack happened on May 24th.“The incident happened when the...
2019: House of Reps rejects electronic voting
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, May 31 rejected the use of electronic voting system in the forthcoming 2019 general elections.The rejection was sequel to a bill, which seeks to amend the provisions of the Electoral Act, considered by the Committee of the Whole, NAN reports. - that the lawmakers, however, approved the use of smart card readers...
