Thursday, 2 February 2017
Nigerian Army Arrests 3 Chadians Suspected To Be Boko Haram Members
Kaduna State Gov, Nasir El-Rufai Visits IGP Over Lingering Southern Kaduna Crisis
In a bid to find a lasting solution to Southern Kaduna religious crisis,
Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai today paid a visit to Inspector
General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, at the police headquarters in Abuja.
Adama Barrow Swears In 10-Ministers, Newly Freed Political Prisoners Among
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has sworn-in 10 cabinet ministers in the capital Banjul on Wednesday.
Among them are political prisoners during exiled former President Yahya Jammeh’s regime including leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) Ousainou Darboe, Omar Jallow, women’s right activist Dr Isatou Touray and National Treasurer of UDP Amadou Sanneh who was released from prison on Monday.
Photo: Soldier Beats Rider To Death After Car Hits Motorcycle
Taiwo, aka Sir T, lives in Myyong Army Barracks, Yaba, and is reportedly in detention in the barracks.
The motorcyclist, father of a six-month-old child, was said to have taken a woman, who wanted to buy snacks, to an eatery in the Morroco, Shomolu area, while the soldier parked his Toyota Camry on the premises.
Dasuki: Obanikoro Returns N30m More To EFCC
A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has returned a fresh sum of N30m to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, with a promise to pay a balance of N417m, The Punch can confirm.
Calculations by their correspondent showed that the former minister has now returned N167m to the Federal Government.
Police Arrest Fake Lawyer Who Practise At Supreme Court
The police in Kwara State have arrested a man, Mr. Peter Adogun, for alleged impersonation and use of forged documents.
The First Information Report obtained by a Punch correspondent said on November 28, 2016, at about 5.20pm, one Oyetunji reported that the Nigeria Bar Association received complaints from some individuals alleging that one Mr. I. T. David, who practised as a legal practitioner in the state was not an authentic lawyer.
Lagos Police Vows To Stop Tuface’s Planned Protest
The Lagos State Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni on Wednesday said he will not allow the planned protest against the Federal Government slated for February 5 to hold in the state.
Popular musician, TuFace Idibia who joined the call for protest by some concerned Nigerians over the state of the nation, had used his social media platforms to appeal to his supporters to join the movement.
Woman Gives Birth To 'FROG' Baby In Zimbabwe (Photos)
A Zimbabwean woman gave birth to a 'frog-like creature' - before being ordered to burn its corpse in front of horrified villagers.
Precious Nyathi, from the village of Gokwe, in the north west of the country, was eight months pregnant when she went into labour.
Muslim Woman Screams In Pain As She's Lashed 26 Times For 'Having Sex Outside Marriage
Harrowing images have captured the moment a Muslim woman screams and
cries in pain as she's forced to endure 26 lashes for allegedly having
sex outside of marriage .The Indonesian woman and the man she was accused of having sex with were brought up on a stage and caned in front of a crowd of people.
'I Applaud Your Voice' - Teebillz Supports 2face Idibia's February 6th Protest
Tiwa Savage's estranged hubby, Teebillz is the latest to support the
much talked about planned protest by 2face Idibia scheduled for February 6th,.
Teebillz shared a famous quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. that reads, 'Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter'.
FG Sets Up Taskforce To Check High Cost Of Food Items
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the Federal government has set up a task force that will check high cost of all food items in all markets nationwide. Mohammed disclosed this to state house correspondents in Abuja yesterday.
Olamide, Juliet Ibrahim, Joselyn Dumas Now Glo Brand Ambassadors
Four entertainment stars have been named as brand ambassadors of next generation network, Globacom. The new ambassadors are celebrated rapper, Olamide Adedeji, dancehall musician, Inetimi Alfred Odon, popularly known as Timaya, and two Ghanaian actresses, Juliet Ibrahim and Joselyn Dumas.
Beyoncé's Pregnancy News Breaks The Internet With Over 8 Million Likes On Instagram
24 hours after Beyonce sent the internet
into a complete frenzy with her pregnancy announcement on Wednesday,
February 1, 2017, the instagram post has
received over 8 million likes.
Younger Brother Of UNIMAID Professor Killed In Boko Haram Suicide Bomb Attack Writes Open Letter To Abubakar Shekau
Movie Producer, Seun Egbegbe Arrested For Reportedly Trying To Dupe A Mallam Of 10 Million Naira In Lagos
Petrol Tanker Burst Into Frames In Orji, Imo State (See Photos)
Scores escaped death as a petrol tanker burst into flames at a local petrol station in Orji, Imo State.
With timely intervention from NEMA, Fire Service and NSCDC, inferno was controlled and quenched with less damage to properties and no loss of life.
With timely intervention from NEMA, Fire Service and NSCDC, inferno was controlled and quenched with less damage to properties and no loss of life.
41 Deportees: "Nigeria Of Today Offer Adequate Opportunity For All To Excel And Realize Potentials" - NEMA
NEMA's Deputy Director of Search and Rescue, Dr Onimode Bandele has called on Nigerians to join hands with the government to develop the country after a total of 41 Nigerians, made up of 33 males and 8 females, deported from the United Kingdom arrived Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos on Wednesday and were received by the National Emergency Management Agency on behalf of the Federal Government.
Ugandan Police Officer Kills Wife, Turns Gun On Himself (Photos)
A police officer in Nsyambya, Uganda shot and killed his wife, before turning the gun on himself this morning at the Nsabya Police Barracks according to local media reports.
The officer has been identified as Police Constable Godfrey Sabiiti, while the murdered wife as Carol Akol.
The Worst Leadership Is From The Church - Adeboye Says
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God worldwide, Pastor E.A Adeboye, has said that although Nigeria is bedeviled by bad ledership, the worst kind of leadership presently comes from the church. Adeboye said this at the third annual birthday public lecture organised to commemorate his 75th birthday.
Former FCT Minister’s Son Remanded In Kuje Prison For Alleged N1.2bn Fraud (Photos)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 arraigned Shamsudeen Bala, son of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a 15-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N1.2 billion.
Former FCT Minister’s Son Remanded In Kuje Prison For Alleged N1.2bn Fraud (Photos)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 arraigned Shamsudeen Bala, son of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a 15-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N1.2 billion.
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