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Abuja marriage scam

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Headlines, Sex and Relationship, State News Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja They call it “Abuja marriage.” It is another name for “arrangee marriage,” because it is contracted without the consent of parents or family members. Living together by male and female adults as husbands and wives without bride price has always been an issue in Abuja. It is taking a more […]

Widow lifts 150 widows in Anambra

Posted by admin Anambra, Headlines, State News Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha A privileged widow, Mrs. Noni Nwasike, has lifted at least 150 widows in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. She unveiled the empowerment scheme christened “Bridges from grief to grace” during the first anniversary of her late husband, Chike Okechukwu Nwasike, an engineer, at their Ugwu-Nwasike, Ikenga Ogidi compound. At […]

Nuclear war looms, UN warns

Posted by admin Headlines, United Nations Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Prudence Arobani (NAN)The United Nations warns that the threat of a nuclear weapon being used is now “higher than it has been in generations.” The UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, gave the warning on Wednesday in New York, at a meeting convened in support of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The meeting was […]

Five reportedly killed by gunmen in Benue

Posted by admin Benue, Headlines, State News Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Rose Ejembi, Makurdi No fewer than five persons were reportedly killed Tuesday night by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in Mondo Village, Ukemberagya Gaambetiev Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a community leader in the area, Chief Joseph Anawah, the Fulani herdsmen, who stormed the village at about 11pm, […]

In Onitsha, FRSC impounds 52 trucks for speed, other offences

Posted by admin Anambra, Headlines, State News Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Peter Okolie Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra on Tuesday impounded 52 articulated vehicles for contravening traffic rules in the commercial city of Onitsha. The Sector Commander, Mr Ayodele Kumapayi, told newsmen in Onitsha that the operators of the vehicles violated extanct traffic rules and an earlier appeal by the command to play by […]

Kolade Johnson’s killers will be prosecuted, Buhari assures

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that the killers of Kolade Johnson, a football fan, would be prosecuted. A stray bullet hit the deceased during a raid by the anti-cultism unit of the command at Onipetesi, Lagos-Abeokuta road on Sunday. The President regretted the killing by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) from […]

BREAKING: Onnoghen closes his defence after his driver’s testimony

Posted by admin Headlines, Judiciary Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019

Godwin Tsa, Abuja After calling his 60-year-old driver as his witness, the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Wednesday closed his defence before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), in the six count criminal charge of non declaration of assets brought against him by the Federal government. The development came as a […]

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	1 Nigeria without Nigerians – by Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Nasarawa, Nigeria \| July 1, 2019 – Today’s reflection was inspired by Buhari’s recent reiteration of [...]	2	3	4 RUGA: Okogie says Nigeria is now face-to-face with the truth By Sam Eyoboka OLLOWING President Muhammadu Buhari’s suspension of the controversial RUGA Settlement project across the country, the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus [...] How Buhari ordered suspension of Ruga programmeBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari suspended the controversial “Ruga” programme in anger, saying that its [...]	5 Press Release: Mosun Filani and her tailor: Setting the records straightMosun Filani and her tailor: Setting the records straight Our attention has been drawn to a report published by Information Nigeria [...]	6
7 Fulani herdsmen block Asaba-Benin expressway in Delta Ochei Matthew, Asaba The Issele-Asaba junction on the Asaba-Benin Expressway was on Friday blocked by Fulani herdsmen who were protesting the [...] Nigeria eliminate holders Cameroon 3-2 in Africa Cup of Nations classicdion Ighalo scored twice and teed up Alex Iwobi’s winning goal as Nigeria eliminated defending Africa Cup of Nations champions [...] We’ve yet to trace Fatoyinbo’s record -UNILORIN Tunde Oyekola, Ilorin The University of Ilorin has said it has yet to trace the academic record of Biodun Fatoyinbo, the [...]	8	9	10	11 We’ll have a ranch in Ogun soon, says Abiodun By Ola Ajayi & Daud Olatunji ABEOKUTA- GOVERNOR Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, yesterday, disclosed that his administration would soon have [...] Lagos declares free tolls at Lekki-Ikoyi tollgatesLagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared toll free for motorists going and coming out of Lekki axis during [...] RUGA : DSS invites Ralph Uwazuruike By Chidi Nkwopara, OWERRI. The Department of State Security, DSS, has invited the protagonist of the Movement for the Actualization of [...] Breaking: New Nigeria passport has herdsmen inscribed on it – Apostle Suleiman alert The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, has alerted that the new Nigerian passport has herdsmen inscribed [...] Health worker sleeps with man who killed husband in Rivers State Eric Dumo An employee of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Board in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of the state, Douglas Ajemine, [...]	12 Senate President Lawan, the Law equally Protects Females, Take Steps on Senator Elisha Abbo -By John Egbeazien OshodiBy John Egbeazien Oshodi \|Florida, USA \|July 12, 2019- Universally, from the angle of moral psychology the most sacred places on [...] Beyond the Symbolism of June 12 -By Tochukwu Ezukanma By Tochukwu Ezukanma \|Lagos, Nigeria \|July 12, 2019 – June 12 1993 was a milestone in the history of Nigeria [...] EFCC sponsoring fake petition against Goje, lawyer allegesJames Abraham, Jos A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Paul Erokoro, has alleged that the petition which the Economic and Financial [...] Ministerial list: Senate dumps resolution mandating President to attach portfoliosSunday Aborisade, Abuja The Senate has described as unnecessary the resolution passed by the 8th Senate which mandated the President to [...] South Africa grants Ghana visa-free entry, excludes NigeriaThe Department of Home Affairs says the country’s new eVisa system will launch in November 2019, and it has added new [...] Herdsmen apologise to Imo community after shoot community membersshot at their host community in Obokofia community in Ohaji/Egbema local government area, Imo State, have asked to be forgiven [...] Buhari asks Senate to confirm Muhammad as CJN, 15 aidesSunday Aborisade, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday forwarded the name of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad, to [...] Oyo recovers 13 vandalised vehicles from Ajimobi’s aidesAdemola Babalola, Ibadan The Oyo State Government on Thursday confirmed the recovery of 14 vehicles taken away by the officials of [...] Nigerian lawmakers, police, judges most corrupt, says TI, National Assembly kicks Sunday Aborisade, Leke Baiyewu, Oladimeji Ramon and Tobi Aworinde Transparency International has released a survey showing that the police, legislature and [...] Poor Nigerians rose from 86 to 98 million in 10 years –UNDPNigerians rose from 86 to 98 million in 10 years –UNDP Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The 2019 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index has indicated [...] Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The 2019 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index has indicated that “multi dimensionally poor” Nigerians increased from 86 million to [...]	13 Killings Of Thousands of Nigerian Christians: UK Report Indicts Buhari The global independent report on the persecution of Christians authored by the Rt. Rev. Philip Mounstephen Bishop of Truro in [...] REVEALED!!! How Elisha Abbo Abused Igbo Wife & Infected Her With HIV That Eventually Killed HerClick for Full Image Size Sun News Online in a special report has revealed how embattled Senator Elisha Abbo abused and [...]
14 AFCON 2019: CAF names officials for Nigeria vs Algeria semi finals clashBy Tunde Eludini The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees’ Appointment Committee has confirmed the appointment of Bakary Papa Gassama from [...] Obasanjo speaks on the killing of Fasoranti’s daughter by herdsmenBy Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said the country had ‘diminished’ after the killing of Funke Olakunri-Fasoranti, the [...]	15 Ogoni Women Reject Oil Resumption in OgonilandThe Federation of Ogoni Women’s Association( FOWA) have rejected plans by the Nigerian Federal Government to forcefully resume oil production [...]	16	17 Pirates Kidnap 10 Turkish Sailors Off Nigeria Pirates have attacked a ship off the coast of Nigeria and abducted 10 sailors from the Turkish cargo vessel. Shipping company [...] We were kidnapped by Fulani militias – Rev. Fr. EzeBy Ikechukwu Odu NSUKKA-The Catholic priest of Nsukka Diocese, Rev. Fr. Celestine Eze, released recently from kidnappers den has alleged that [...] Presidency reacts as CNN reporter Isha Sesay debuts book on Chibok girls British Sierra Leonean journalist and lead reporter CNN Africa, Isha Sesay, in her first book titled Beneath the Tamarind Tree, explores [...] Fasoranti’s daughter: We’ve made some arrests – Police Be mindful of your utterances, Presidency warns leaders Nigerians may resort to self-help – Deji of Akure, Oyinlola, others By Dayo Johnson, [...] Buhari replies Obasanjo, others, says those criticizing him are not patrioticBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday took a swipe at those criticising him on the insecurity situation in the [...] Herder caught with sack of bullets in Imo By Chinonso Alozie Owerri-herdsmen have been caught by the people of Obudi Agwa Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area, with [...] Makinde declares N48bn firms, other personal assets on declaration form Ademola Babalola, Ibadan he Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday made good his campaign promise to publicly declare his assets. The [...] Binghamton University Nigerian-born basketball player, Calistus Anyichie, drowns at water park in US Binghamton University has announced the death of a student-athlete, Nigerian-born basketball player, Calistus Anyichie. He was said to have died in [...]	18 Thousands of visitors to Canada turned back at airports across the worldA record number of Canada-bound visitors were turned away at airports overseas on the advice of Canadian border officials last [...]	19 Herdsmen: Yoruba group gives Buhari 14-day ultimatumOPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA. BY THE NEW OODUA YOUTH [...] Press Release: Imo government to partner FRSC on road safetyGOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR PRESS RELEASE IMO GOVT. TO PARTNER FRSC ON SAFETY OF ROADS Imo State Government says [...] Ogoni Professionals Kick Against Oil Resumption in OgonilandThe Council of Ogoni Professionals (COP) have reacted to calls by allies of Shell and the oil industry for the [...] Canadians should expect to give up personal information on crossing U.S. borderThe Canadian Politician – Canadians travelling to the United States can now expect to give up some of their personal information [...] U.S. House calls for more security for members in the wake of “Send Her back” chants at Trump’s rally The Canadian Politician – U.S. House Democrats are calling for more security for its members in the wake of chants at [...] U.S. House rejects resolution to impeach Trump over racist commentsThe Canadian Politician – U.S. Democratic House leadership rejected a resolution on Wednesday to impeach President Trump for his alleged [...]	20
21 Declare state of emergency on security, PDP advises FGBy Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on [...] I don’t want ministerial position, I prefer to be senator, says ex-Gov. AjimobiEx-Gov. Abiola Ajimobi The immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi has said he prefers going to the Senate than [...] Picture: Panic as man climbs aircraft at Lagos Airport Passengers aboard a Port Harcourt-bound flight panicked on Friday after a yet-to-be-identified man climbed the aircraft while it was about [...] We’re conscious of war, will react if killings continue – Gani Adams…Yoruba generalissimo, Ganiyu Adams warns over herdsmen attacks …Reacts to Olakunri’s death, says Tinubu’s statement uncalled for …Blasts S’West governors on failed [...] South-West Govs flay call on Fulani herdsmen to leave regionBy Dayo Johnson, Akure OUTH West governors yesterday described the statement credited to the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), asking all Fulani [...] Ighalo wins AFCON Golden Boot & retires from international football Ebenezer Bajela With five goals and one assist at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations, retired Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo [...] Joshua: My uncle predicted Ruiz’s defeat in 2014 Anthony Joshua’s uncle labelled Andy Ruiz Jr as an “upset king” five years ago. The British superstar has vowed to bounce back [...] Insecurity: Ooni of Ife pays second visit to Villa under 24hrs John Ameh, Abuja The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, paid a second visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday, [...] Why women use charms to attract men – Lydia Forson Actress, Lydia Forson has revealed why women buy charms to attract men. The Ghanaian actress in her tweet which came [...] Opinion: See what Presidency has done to Osibanjo VP Osinbajo Emmanuel Aziken The sight of Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo walking majestically with his United States counterpart, Mike Pence last Wednesday on [...] Abolish herdmen’s North-South movement, Gov Ganduje of Kano State tells FGAlexander Okere with agency report Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has called on the Federal Government to abolish the movement of [...] Nigerian woman executed in Saudi ArabiaBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Victoria Ojeme Nigerian woman and three others have been executed in Saudi Araba for drug trafficking, bringing [...]	22 Kenya finance minister Henry Rotich arrested for corruptionKenya’s finance minister has surrendered himself to the police after the chief prosecutor ordered his arrest over allegations of corruption. Henry [...]	23	24 BREAKING: EFCC seals Rochas Foundation College, supermarket, daughter’s school Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri he operatives of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission have sealed Rochas Foundation College, Owerri, Imo State. The anti-graft agency [...]	25 FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles now 3rd in AfricaNigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up 12 spots in the July FIFA ranking, to place 33rd in the world after [...] Tunisia president dies, replaced by parliamentary speakerTunisia’s parliamentary speaker, Mohamed Ennaceur, has been sworn in as the country’s interim president, the official Tunisian news agency TAP [...] Senate Screens 14 More Nominees on ThursdayThe Senate on Thursday screened 14 nominees out of the 43 sent to it by President Mohammadu Buhari. The figure is [...] American arrested by Murtala Muhammed International Airport police for allegedly assaulting a towing service officialMaureen Ihua-Maduenyi An American national has been arrested and detained by the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of the Nigeria Police [...]	26	27
28	29 In remembrance of Biafran Heroes – By Tochukwu EzukanmaBy Tochukwu Ezukanma \| Lagos, Nigeria \| July 29, 2019 – The indigenous Igbo eschatology demands the mourning and remembrance of [...] The Otedola Example – By Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Nasarawa, Nigeria \| July 29, 2019 – “Otedola has made me, I can play football again,” [...] South-East governors plan forest guards Raphael Ede, Enugu The South East Governors Forum rose from a meeting on Sunday to announce that it would establish forest [...]	30	31

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