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Four NSCDC officers kidnapped in Kogi

The Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the kidnap of four of its personnel by unknown gunmen. The security operatives who were reportedly on their way to Benue State for a promotion examination, were kidnapped at a spot in Alo-Offoke community on …

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Customs seizes 1,393 bags of rice hidden in gas cylinders

Officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted 1, 393 bags of rice concealed in gas cylinders within Ogun State. Parading the smugglers before newsmen on Wednesday February 19, the Acting Controller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A in Ikeja, Usman Yahaya said 625 cartons of frozen …

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NSA Babagana Monguno and Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari are allegedly fighting over a police equipment contract

A new report has revealed that the tussle between National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno and the Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari is allegedly centered on a lucrative police equipment contract.   A document obtained by Premium Times revealed that Babagana Monguno, a retired major-general lashed out at Kyari for allegedly overriding the …

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Nollywood and Bollywood to release first ever joint movie, ‘Namaste Wahala’ (Photos)

ollywood and its Indian counterpart, Bollywood are set to release a first ever joint movie titled ‘Namaste Wahala’. The romantic comedy, produced by Bollywood filmmaker, Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, stars Nollywood’s Ini Dima-Okojie, Richard Mofe Damijo, Osas Ighodalo, Ibrahim Suleiman, Broda Shaggi and Bollywood’s Ruslaan Mumtaz. Ini Okojie broke the News …

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America Rapper, Pop Smoke Shot Dead at 20.

Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke has died at the age of 20, TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter, and Rolling Stone report. According to TMZ’s source, he was shot during a home invasion at his house in Hollywood Hills. Pop Smoke was reportedly pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood on …

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Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria suspends two doctors for ’24 weeks’ over deaths of patients

Following the demise of two people, two doctors have been suspended for infamous practice and professional conduct. The medical doctors identified as Charles Ikeji and Terhemba Lan were suspended from medical practice and the suspension will start from February 18. A tribunal of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria which regulates …

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ICPC arrests civil servant who did not report salary overpayment

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested and arraigned a former staff of the Ondo state command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (formerly Nigerian Prison Service), Mrs Opadule Caroline Abimbola on a seven-count charge bordering on dishonesty and corruption. Abimbola was accused of concealing the …

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“Flex When You Have The Time” – Last words final year Benue State University student posted on Facebook hours before he was shot dead by cultists

Two final year Mass Communication and Sociology student of Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi, were shot dead in the Gyado Villa area of Makurdi town by alleged rival cult members on Monday night. It was gathered that the victims Sesugh Simonpeter Shija and Valentine Simon were at a football viewing …

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Lagos state records first case of Lassa fever

The Lagos state government says the state has recorded its first case of Lassa fever. In a statement released on Wednesday February 19th, the state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, confirmed that a patient is currently in isolation at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Abayomi called on residents to …

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Female kidnapper who lured victims with her beauty, arrested after killing her bestie .

Female kidnapper who lured victims with her beauty, arrested after killing her bestie..A lady, identified as Hauwa Yunus, has been arrested for kidnapping her boyfriends after using her beauty to lure them into relationships...According to Tribune, the three-time divorcée is from #JigawaState but resident in Masaka, #NasarawaState...The 24-year-old suspect did …

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There are no haters in London.. This place is too sweet…. There’s no hater here, they are all in the “Brekete Kingdom” — Mercy Eke shades Tacha & her fans (video)

2019 Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ winner, Mercy Eke took a swipe at her rival, Tacha and Titans, on Monday! Eke, who is in London, had an Instagram live session where she responded to a fan’s prayer point. The reality star said she doesn’t have any haters in the foreign country …

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National Security adviser, Babagana Mongono, allegedly at loggerheads with Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, over National security matters

National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, and the Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, are allegedly at loggerheads over National Security matters. According to a report by Premium Times, Monguno has accused Kyari of interfering in security matters which he insists is not within the purview of Kyari’s office. …

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Fake ”CBN governor” bags three years for N4.5m fraud

Justice Agatha Anulika Okeke of a Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has convicted and sentenced Nwalozie Onyebuchi Julius, who used the identity of Dr. Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria to commit fraud, to three years imprisonment without an option of fine. The convict was …

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”You should be ashamed of yourself” Aisha Yesufu attacks Rotimi Amaechi after he denied reports he fled when kidnappers attacked a train in Kaduna

Activist, Aisha Yesufu, on Monday morning, February 17, slammed the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, who took to Twitter to debunk reports that he fled as kidnappers attacked a train in Kaduna state on Sunday evening February 16th. Media reports had it that the Minister was amongst the passengers on …

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Deezell sues ex-lover Maryam Booth for N10 million

Ibrahim Rufai a.k.a Deezell has sued his ex-lover and colleague, Maryam Booth for N10m after she accused him of recording and blackmailing her with her nude video which was leaked on social media few days ago. Recall LIB reported that Maryam said she was forced to release a statement after …

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You are an extension of me, that’s why I’ll always love you’ – Olakunle Churchill declares his undying love for Rosy Meurer on her birthday

Nollywood actress, Rosy Meurer turned a year older today, and entrepreneur Olakunle Churchill took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message as he celebrated her birthday. Sharing stunning photos of the actress to his Instagram page, the ex-husband of Tonto Dikeh wrote: ‘@rosymeurer Through your years of growing up, I …

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Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated his Kaduna State counterpart, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, who turns 60 years on Feb. 16.

Okowa’s felicitation was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Saturday in Asaba. He eulogised el-Rufai for his tremendous contributions and sterling accomplishments in the service of his state and country. According to Okowa,, the city of Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory are …

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”Anywhere you see Isa Ali Pantami, don’t spare him” Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau allegedly orders his men to attack Minister of Communication

Shekau Abubakar, the leader of Boko Haram sect, has threatened to attack the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, for recently threatening to ensure that the communication lines of the sect members are blocked. According to The Cable, the sect leader in the new video which was released …

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International flights to Lagos divert to Ghana due to poor equipment, leaving passengers stranded

Flights to Murtala Muhammed International Airport have been diverted, roiling travelers’ plans Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)All international flights bound for Lagos, Nigeria, have been diverted to Ghana following poor weather conditions and complications from new equipment installation. British Airways and Emirate Airlines are among the carriers unable to land at the …

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No one will be sworn-in as Bayelsa State Governor- Oshiomhole rejects Supreme Court judgement which sacked David Lyon

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has reacted to the Supreme Court which sacked his party’s candidate David Lyon as the winner of Bayelsa governorship election. In a statement made available to newsmen, the APC Chairman pointed out that the People’s Democratic Party candidate, Senator …

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Two football players charged with rape and kidnapping

Two members of the Ohio State University football team have been charged with rape and kidnapping in Columbus. Defensive backs Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint, both 21 and due to be seniors next season, were arrested early Wednesday on felony charges of rape and kidnapping, according to Franklin County online …

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Court grants journalist, Agba Jalingo, N10m bail

Justice Sule Shuaibu of the Federal High court in Calabar, Cross River State, has granted the bail application of journalist and rights activist, Agba Jalingo. Agba who is the publisher of CrossRiverWatch, was arrested on August 22nd 2019, over a report alleging that Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, diverted …

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Breaking: Supreme court sacks Bayelsa governor-elect David Lyon, declares PDP winner of 2019 state governorship electionBreaking: Supreme court sacks Bayelsa governor-elect David Lyon, declares PDP winner of 2019 state governorship election

The Supreme Court has sacked the governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon, of APC and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo.The five-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili in its ruling delivered today Thursday February 13th, annuled the election on grounds that the deputy governor-elect, Degi-Eremieoyo, ran for …

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Fowl thief set ablaze in Calabar

A middle-aged man who allegedly stole a chicken at Abitu Avenue by Ekpo Edem Street in Calabar South local government area of Cross River State, was subjected to a gruesome death by an angry mob which gathered after he was apprehended.The deceased identified simply as Victor was set ablaze in …

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ICPC summons ex-polytechnic rector over Fake Ph.D certificate

A former Rector of Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo, Osun State, Mr. Olaolu Akinola Olugbenga, has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) before Honorable Justice Wasiu Oladejo Akanbi of Osun State High Court 2, sitting in Osogbo on a 4-count charge bordering on alleged forgery …

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Two suspected kidnappers nabbed in Ondo, stripped naked, after being accused of attempting to snatch a 2-year-old baby from her mother’s back

Two suspected kidnappers were nabbed on Tuesday, in Erusu-Akoko, Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State after they were accused of attempting to snatch a 2-year-old baby from her mother’s back. It was gathered that the mother of the baby was trailed by the suspected kidnappers from Aga area …

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Electricity in Nigeria is for the elite – NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari

The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari has expressed disappointment with the state of power generation in Nigeria.Speaking at the Nigeria International Petroleum Summit which provided opportunity for the signing of a $1.1 million grant between Nigeria and the United States Trade and Development Agency …

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Nigerian soldiers kick as FG allegedly release 1400 rehabilitated Boko Haram suspects

Moments after the Federal government reportedly released 1,400 ”repentant” Boko Haram suspects recently under the Operation Safe Corridor programme, Nigerian soldiers serving in the North East have kicked against the move. Launched in 2016, Operation Safe Corridor is an initiative of the military for the deradicalisation and rehabilitation of all ex-Boko Haram …

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