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Nnamdi-Ogbue denies ownership of money of $43 million found in an apartment

Esther Nnamdi-Ogbue, accused of owning money in Osborn towers he huge money in different currencies recovered from an apartment in Osborne Towers, Osborne Road, Ikoyi Lagos, Lagos State is not owned by Mrs. Esther Nnamdi-Ogbue. Mr. Emeka Etiaba, the lawyer to Nnamdi-Ogbue, said in a statement on Thursday that the news making the round associated […]

Wike, Fayose recruited Jonathan to scuttle PDP peace process –Sheriff

Posted by admin Ekiti, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Presidency, Rivers, State News Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Olusola Fabiyi and Chukwudi Akasike The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party took a new dimension on Thursday when its National Chairman, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, accused the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Nyeson Wike, and his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, of recruiting former President Goodluck Jonathan to scuttle the party’s peace process. […]

Port worker blinds wife’s eye over housemaid

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Samson Folarin A 32-year-old woman, Precious (not real name), lost the use of one of her eyes after she was allegedly brutalised by her husband, Samuel, at their home on Unity Christian Street, Akesan, in the Igando area of Lagos State. While still struggling to raise N180,000, the amount needed for a surgery to repair […]

Benenoise houseboy steals employer’s N21m

Posted by admin Africa, Headlines Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan A house help from the Republic of Benin, Mathew Kudjo, has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly stealing $59,000 and other sums of money in local and foreign currencies, totalling N21,395,000. The state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Odude, who paraded the suspect at the state command headquarters in […]

Lagos policeman kills S’African returnee over N5m

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Afeez Hanafi Protesting youths at Sobo bus stop, Akowonjo, Lagos State, went on the rampage on Thursday after a mobile policeman shot dead a 23-year-old man, identified only as Niyi, aka Para. As some operatives reportedly whisked away the killer cop in a van, the protesters resorted to violence, vandalising a hotel, shops and vehicles […]

Good Friday: Make sacrifice, Anglican bishop tells leaders

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Samson Folarin The Diocesan Bishop of Lagos and Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Adebola Ademowo, has asked leaders in the country to sacrifice for the future of Nigeria. He urged people in the country to shun greed, violence and corruption, adding that everyone must embrace sacrificial living which characterised the life […]

Buhari fires PenCom, CPC, BPE bosses, 20 others

Posted by admin Latest Politics Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Friday Olokor, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday relieved the heads of 23 Federal Government agencies of their appointments and approved the appointment of their replacements. Among those fired are the erstwhile Director-General, National Pension Commission, Mrs. Chinelo Anohu-Amazu; her counterpart in the Consumer Protection Council, Mrs. Dupe Atoki; and the Acting Director-General, Bureau of […]

American returnee remanded over snapshots of bribe-taking policewoman

Posted by admin Headlines Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Samson Folarin An American returnee, Chima Ordu, has been remanded in prison after he was caught taking pictures of a policewoman allegedly extorting money from motorists in the Isolo area of Lagos State. Ordu was reported to be in a tricycle when he took snapshots of the policewoman at the Oludegun Junction, Isolo, last Wednesday. […]

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1 Martin-Luther King Centre distances self from ‘leadership award’ to BuhariThe Martin Luther King, Jr Centre has distanced itself from a leadership and anti-corruption award to President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari [...]	2 Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: Anti-apartheid campaigner dies at 81 Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: Anti-apartheid campaigner dies at 81 South African anti-apartheid campaigner and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died aged 81. She [...]	3 Buhari’s government full of failure, needless blame game – Obasanjo News By: adekunle Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Obasanjo-Buhari Daud Olatunji ABEOKUTA-Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Monrday, again, came hard on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, describing it [...] Why our names shouldn’t be on looters’ list-Aliyu, Igali, Fani-Kayode News By: Nwafor Polycarp Tuesday, April 3, 2018By Wole Mosadomi MINNA-Immediate past governor of Niger state, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu has distanced himself from [...] Danjuma’s Call for Self-defense is Most Apropos- Tochukwu EzukanmaBy Tochukwu Ezukanma \| Lagos, Nigeria \| April 3, 2018 – A onetime Chinese leader, Mao Tse Dong, once said, “We [...] South-South leaders urge Buhari to throw his hat in the ringSouth-South leaders urge Buhari to throw his hat in the ring · Say Oyegun, a point person for APC 2019 mission · Condemn Kpodo’s [...]	4 N10,000 bribe: Imo CP detains policemen, orders trial The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Chris Ezike, has detained three policemen attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit of the [...] Governor falls off car, while attempting to stand up in a moving car to waste naira on his cheering poor people News By: Nwafor Polycarp Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State …He only hurt his foot; will be back after Easter break-Aide LOKOJA-Governor [...] Ogun pastor beheads secret lover, buries body in ChurchBy Daud Olatunji ABEOKUTA-An acclaimed Pastor of the Holy Gathering Evangelical Church of God, Papalanto, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the [...]	5 Insecurity: President Muhammadu Buhari-led FG meted injustice on IPOB members, says Cardinal OnaiyekanNews By: adekunle Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Cardinal-Onaiyekan Faults FG’s refusal to proscribe armed herdsmen as terrorists By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, [...]	6 Ten feared killed, many injured by Fulani herdsmen in Benue communities — 5th April 2018 Rose Ejembi, Makurdi No fewer than 10 persons were allegedly killed Wednesday by Fulani herdsmen in Mbakyondo, Mbakpa [...] Picture: Nigerian teen, Israel Ogunsola, murdered in London — 5th April 2018 Less than a fortnight after the son of Nigerian lawmaker was shot dead in London Borough of [...] I’m not biased in my appointments – Buhari— 5th April 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has distanced himself from accusations of religious bias by his administration, insisting [...] Pictures: Former South Korean president handcuffed and sentenced to prison for 24 years Protester and police clash in South Korea -CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN)A South Korean court has found former President Park Geun-hye guilty [...]	7 SGF advises EFCC on how to tackle corruption SGF advises EFCC on how to tackle corruption — 7th April 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss [...] Germany: Van strikes crowd in Muenster killing 3, injuring 20 others Germany: Van strikes crowd in Muenster killing 3, injuring 20 others — 7th April 2018 Authorities say a van crashed into a [...] Lawmakers want end to Southern Kaduna killings Lawmakers want end to Southern Kaduna killings — 7th April 2018 Sola Ojo, Kaduna Member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Nicholas Garba and his counterpart from Jema’a [...] IPOB declares 40 members missing after security agents’ attack — 7th April 2018 • We arrested only 4 persons –Police Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that [...]
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15 CHAN Eagles receive N3m eachSuper Eagles players at the 2018 Africa Nations Championships reportedly have been paid N3m million each for their troubles at [...] Igbo must produce president in 2023 –Uzodimma— 16th April 2018 Senator representing Imo West, Hope Uzodimma, has declared Igbo must produce president in 2023. Uzodimma said it is the [...] Taraba killings: Soldiers arrest suspected masterminds of Fulani killers, others— 15th April 2018 Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said soldiers on internal security operations in Taraba State have arrested two persons [...] PDP knocks presidency for allegedly insulting Nigerians— 15th April 2018 Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday berated the Presidency for allegedly insulting Nigerians, who criticised the [...] Nigeria’s growing population: A blessing or a curse? — 15th April 2018 Since the National Population Commission (NPC) revealed that the population of Nigeria has official reached 198 million, [...] Buhari’s declaration: Allowing him again will spell doom15th April 2018 Raphael Ede, Enugu His Grace, Most Rev. Emmanuel Olisa Chukwuma, the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Church of Nigeria (Anglican [...] Who is Danjuma Speaking for? By Arnold A. AlaliboBy Arnold A. Alalibo \| NNP \| April 15, 2018 – On 19th October, 2001, 19 soldiers were viciously murdered [...]	16	17	18	19 VIDEO: I was sexually assaulted at 17 –Chimamanda Adichie SEE VIDEO BELOW Oluwakemi Abimbola Awarding winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, joined the #MeToo movement as she shared the story of [...] Osinbajo challenges youths to brace up for political leadership— 19th April 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday challenged Nigerian youths to brace up for assuming political leadership [...] Osun Assembly passes N179.2bn Appropriation Bill Osun Assembly passes N179.2bn Appropriation Bill — 19th April 2018 Clement Adeyi, Osogbo Osun House of Assembly has passed 2018 appropriation bill of [...] APC releases timetable for congresses, national convention— 19th April 2018 Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC), has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the party’s [...] Breaking: IGP returns stolen mace to Senate Breaking: IGP returns stolen mace to Senate — 19th April 2018 Fred Itua, Abuja Twenty four hours after some hoodlums invaded the Senate [...] Sex-for-marks: OAU suspends Professor Akindele indefinitely Sex-for-marks: OAU suspends Professor Akindele indefinitely — 19th April 2018 A professor at the centre of a sexual harassment sex-for-marks scandal, Mr [...]	20	21 Ozubulu church massacre: Perpetrators demanded $1m to forestall attack –Witness— 21st April 2018 • As court relocates sitting to Awka Geoffrey Anyanwu, Awka; Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha A star witness in the Ozubulu church massacre [...] Picture: Men can’t resist my big boobs -Stella Idika, Nollywood actress — 21st April 2018 Stella Idika is undoubtedly one of the most promising actresses in Nollywood. Known for roles in movies such [...] 3rd anniversary: Wike to commission 34 projects — 20th April 2018 • Don’t politicise soot challenge, gov appeals to campaigners Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Government has announced that 34 [...]
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Nnamdi-Ogbue denies ownership of money of $43 million found in an apartment

Wike, Fayose recruited Jonathan to scuttle PDP peace process –Sheriff

Port worker blinds wife’s eye over housemaid

Benenoise houseboy steals employer’s N21m

Lagos policeman kills S’African returnee over N5m

Good Friday: Make sacrifice, Anglican bishop tells leaders

Buhari fires PenCom, CPC, BPE bosses, 20 others

American returnee remanded over snapshots of bribe-taking policewoman

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