The atmosphere of the Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court was tense on Tuesday when a former Commissioner for Rural Development and a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Tola Kasali, 62, was arraigned for murder. Arraigned with him were the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Politics and Legislative Matters, Musiliu Folami, 64, and Kasali’s [...]
Female suicide Bomber attacks Federal College of Education Niger State
Suicide bombing in public schools are gathering momentum. Few days ago, it was a secondary school in potiskum taking the hit. Today, it's Federal College of Education Niger state. According to Sahara Reporters, a lone female suicide bomber has detonated a bomb at Federal College of Education Kotangora Niger State. The report has it the suicide bomber died alone. Security [...]
FG approve’s 138 companies to provide meters in the country
(VANGUARD) The Federal Government has given approval to about 138 companies to function as Metering Service Providers in the Nigeria power sector. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, in a document obtained by Vanguard, disclosed that the companies were certified after due inspection and consideration. Specifically, five companies were certified as meter [...]
How Pastor Impregnated 11 Years Old Girl
(PM) The pastor in charge of Hepzibah Assembly of all Nations International, located at 2 Arogbo Lane, off Odunbaku Street, Iju Ishaga, Pastor Solomon Eze, 32, a native of Eka, Delta State, south south Nigeria, has been sent to prison for indecently assaulting an 11-year old girl in Iju Ishaga, a suburb of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria. Pastor Eze was alleged to have told [...]
Suspected fraudster Nabbed over $1m scam
(EFCC) A suspected fraudster, Adekunle Balogun a.k.a Malan Salihu, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over fraudulent dealings involving the sum of $1million. The 44- year- old Ordinary Diploma certificate holder in Textile and Polymer Technology was picked up by operatives of the Commission in Lagos for allegedly duping one Precious [...]
PDP will win 30 States – Gov Akapbio
Governor Goodswill Akapbio of Akwa ibom State on Tuesday in Abuja boasted that PDP would win at least 30 of states in the 36 states in the federation come 2015 and also dubbing the opposition as lacking plans for Nigeria, accusing them of sponsoring instability in the country. “Many of them are fighting selfish wars; many of them are coming out because of their personal [...]
118 students make first class as UNIBEN graduates 19,472!
The management of University of Benin on Tuesday said that no fewer than 118 graduands of the university would be awarded with first class degrees at its 39th and 40th convocation and Founder’s Day ceremonies. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Godwin Oshodin, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin, said that out of a total of 19,472 graduands from the [...]
Skye Bank take over Mainstreet bank
According to business day,Skye bank plc has signed the agreement for the purchase of 100 percent shares of mainstreet bank from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria(AMCON). The agreement was Management team led by the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Oguntayo, signed on the behalf of the bank,while AMCON was represented by its Executive [...]
FG attract foreign investment worth $59.6 billion into the country from 2011-2014
The Federal Government’s Transformation Agenda for the economy has attracted $59.6 billion foreign direct investments (fdi) into the country from all over the world since 2011-2014. The investments cut across cement, sugar, petrochemical, automotive industry and have created jobs for Nigerians and revenues for the government. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, [...]
Lagosians protest poor distribution of PVC
(SR) Protesters stormed the Lagos office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Monday to complain about the shoddy distribution of the permanent voter’s cards, PVC, in the state. The protesters stormed INEC’s office in Yaba, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, at about 9:50am on Monday with placards protesting the attempt to disenfranchise Lagosians by allegedly [...]
Myles Munroe, wife and daughter died in a tragic plane crash
A prominent Bahamian Christian leader, Myles Munroe, and several others members of his entourage were among nine people who have died after a small plane crashed while attempting to land in an island in Bahamas,local media reported. The Lear 36 Executive jet had taken off from the Bahamian capital of Nassau and crashed while approaching the grand Bahama International Airport [...]
Secondary school Bomb blast: About 48 students feared dead in Potiskum
At least 48 people have been killed after an explosion ripped through a secondary school in northeast Nigeria, as student gathered for morning assembly before classes began. A teacher at the school, a medic and a rescue worker said on Monday that blast happened at Government Comprehensive Senior Science Secondary School in Potiskum, Yobe State. The rescue worker told AFP news [...]
TrickyQuestions #3: What is the name of the city seen in this picture?
The answer is: Cape Town, South Africa! If you look closely on the picture, you will see ABSA corporate head office in central Cape Town, South Africa. That is the finest clue for you guys. Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it [...]
Ekiti State: APC, PDP, fight over Fayose refusal to declare his asset
The People's democratic party,PDP,and the all progressives congress,APC,in ekiti state exchanged heated word over Governor Ayo Fayose not declaring his asset to the public. The APC asked Fayose,who was elected in June on the platform of the PDP,to take a clue from the immediate past Governor of the state,Dr.kayode Fayemi, of the APC,while the PDP replied by saying that Fayemi [...]
AU to raise $750m to combat spread of Ebola in West Africa
The Africa union has created a $750m special fund to help combat the spread of Ebola Virus Disease in ravaging parts of West Africa. Dr.Dlaamini Zuma,the chairperson of the AU Commission,announced this development after a business round table with members of the private sector at the AU Headquarters in Ad dis Ababa on Saturday. Earlier,the commission had invited the private [...]
Fashola to FG: Grant Lagos special status
The Lagos state governor, Gov Babatunde Fashola(SAN),on Friday appealed once again to the federal Government to give Lagos state a special status to help the city achieve its economic growth. Fashola made the appeal at opening ceremony of the 28th Lagos International Trade Fair which theme was 'promoting the Nigeria Economy as a preferred investment destination venue was at [...]
TrickyQuestions #2: Tell us the name of the Beach in this picture and the city it is located?
Yesterday's question seems to be very easy because quite a good number of people got the answer correctly. Someone even quoted the source where he got the answer, meaning the answer is readily available on the internet. Well, the prize it for the first person to get the answer correctly only and within the ten minutes of posting the question, four persons got the answer. Now, [...]
Court throws out suit seeking to reinstate Nyako
Vanguard Lagos – A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday struck out a suit filed by Mr Olukoya Ogungbeje, a lawyer, seeking the reinstatement of impeached Gov. Murtala Nyako of Adamawa. Justice Okon Abang struck out the suit on the grounds that the applicant lacked the locus standi to institute the action. Abang described the applicant as a meddlesome interloper in the [...]
Saira Blair becomes the America’s younest lawmaker in history
History was broken when an 18 years old girl west Virginia freshman Saira Blair was elected into west Virgina house of delegate she will become the youngest lawmaker in America history. At 17, Saira Blair defeated republican incumbent state lawmaker Larry D. Kump in the Gop primary for 59th District back in April. November 4 2014, Siara was elected to the house of delegates. [...]
Aliko Dangote of Nigeria now the 23rd richest man in the world
In a recent list released by Forbes magazine,the president of Dangote group, Aliko Dangote moved 20 place up from 43rd to 23rd richest in the world and now cementing his place as African richest billionaire.The businessman, who has amassed wealth in cement, sugar, flour and beverages, is now worth $25bn and is also the first black man to be named among the 25 richest people in [...]
NNPC pipeline explodes in Ijedodo area of Lagos State
Vctim of suspected pipeline vandals were on Thursday feared killed in a massive inferno that exploded at petroleum pipeline belonging to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, at Ijedodo area of Lagos State.Report the press gathered was that some suspected pipeline vandals, had besieged the pipeline belonging to NNPC around evening time and were said to be scooping [...]
Nigerian Army ranked no. 5 in Africa
Global Fire Power (GFP) has put Nigeria and some other African countries together in military strength assessment that resulted in top 5 ranking, which goes as follows: 5 Nigeria Nigeria moved from no 4 spot to 5. The Nigerian army is the second largest in the continent by number of troops and was expected to move up to number position at this time. But poor equipment and [...]
The Us Army okays the use of the word “Black” for Blacks
(CNN pentagon) A new publication from the US Army states that a member of their ranks can be named "Black" when describing the staff of black or African color. The army confirmed that the word is included in the publication "Army Command Policy" last October 22, known as AAR regulation 600-20. The regulation is regularly updated. The Army could not give detail how recent the [...]
National Assembly proposes Imprisonment for those who beg alms using the disabled
The national assembly has proposed a six month jail term for anyone who uses disabled persons to solicit alms. The upper and lower houses have called it a crime for anyone or group of people to use people with disability to solicit alms in the public. The upper and lower houses have jointly made this provision as a bill and preparing it to be presented to the president. If the [...]
Messi equals Raul’s champions league goal record
Lionel Messi proved he's got over two subsequent defeats to Real Madrid and Celta Vigo. The Argentine forward netted twice to seal the win for Barcelona over Ajax in Amsterdam. It was the 71st goal for him and 1000th champions league goal for Barcelona. The two goals were worth more than a winning to Barcelona, it puts the scorer on the same level of record with Real [...]
Tourist plunges to her death while taking selfie
A 23 year old Polish woman who was on a dream vacation in Spain plunged to her death while attempting to snap the perfect selfie. Teetering on the ledge of the “Puente de Triana” bridge in the city of Seville, medical student Sylwia Rajchel, 23, tried her best to take a photo of herself before the unthinkable happened — she slipped and fell 15 ft onto the concrete footings of [...]
Kwara central senatorial seat: Supreme court rules in favor of Saraki
The supreme court today dismissed the appeal filed by Alhaji L.A.K Jimoh challenging the nomination of Alhaji Bukola Saraki to the upper chamber of national assembly. The apex court held that the appeal was unmeritorius and therefore, dismissed it. The suit with the appeal No. Sc. 493/2013. Appeal. No. Ca/. Abuja/318/12. Titled Alhaji Laziz Kolawale Jimoh vs PDP, INEC & Dr [...]
90-years old man face possible jail term for feeding homeless people
(CNN) -- Arnold Abbott handed out four plates of food to homeless people in a South Florida park. Then police stopped the 90-year-old from serving up another bite. "An officer said, 'Drop that plate right now -- like I had a weapon,'" Abbott said. Abbott and two pastors in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, were charged for feeding the homeless in public on Sunday, the city's first [...]
Boko Haram renamed captured Mubi town “City of Islam”
Not quite long after the federal government of Nigeria gave the Military ultimatum to flush out Islamic extremists- Boko Haram. News from the commercial city of Adamawa State has confirmed that the insurgents are in control of the city. And have gone ahead to give it the name 'Madinatul Islam' meaning City of Islam. The four local governments of Mubi, Michika, Madagali, Mubi [...]
World Trade Center Opens For Business Again 13 Years After Terror Attack
NEW YORK (AP) – The silvery skyscraper that rose from the ashes of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks to become a symbol of American resilience opened for business Monday, as 175 employees of the magazine publishing giant Conde Nast settled into their first day of work there. The opening of the country’s tallest building, One World Trade Center, marked a symbolic return to a [...]
Zambia’s white president backs down his decision as power struggle sparks riots
Zambia’s acting president Guy Scott backed down Tuesday after his attempt to sack the ruling party chief sparked riots and a rejection of his authority as a white leader in Africa. Scott reversed his decision on Monday to sack Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Edgar Lungu — just days after the death of president Michael Sata — following fierce criticism and a meeting with [...]
Nigerian undergraduate dupes German of $12,000
(Vanguard) - A 30-year-old student of University of Benin, UNIBEN, Kenneth Rukewe Ebule, has been arrested by operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly defrauding a German national, Sabine Albert, of $12,088.75. The suspect, a final year student of Computer and Statistics, was arraigned before Justice E. F. Ikponmwen, of an Edo State High [...]
Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaoré resigns amid turmoil
Burkina Faso’s president, Blaise Compaoré, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, has been swept from power after 27 years by a violent popular uprising. Compaoré announced his resignation on Friday as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in protest at plans to extend his rule. The head of the armed forces, General Honoré Traoré, said he had taken charge of [...]
Threat to kill Mr. Festus Keyamo by Mr. Government Ekpemupolo (Alias Tompolo)
My name is Festus Keyamo. I am a Nigerian citizen and a senior member of the legal profession in Nigeria. At exactly 10:13pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, I received a telephone call from one Mr. Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo) with phone number (I removed the number). We have been acquaintances in the past, so I know his numbers. After reaffirming that he isTompolo when [...]
‘The theories of evolution and the Big Bang are real and God is not “a magician’ Pope Francis declared.
The theories of evolution and the Big Bang are real and God is not “a magician with a magic wand”, Pope Francis has declared. Speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the Pope made comments which experts said put an end to the “pseudo theories” of creationism and intelligent design that some argue were encouraged by his predecessor, Benedict XVI. Francis explained [...]
Father killed his wife and two teenage daughters before hanging himself
Daily Mail - A father of two is suspected of murdering his family in their Bradford home before killing himself. MailOnline understands Jitendra Lad, 49, may have killed his wife Daksha, 44, and their two children, Trisha, 19, and Nisha, 17, before hanging himself in Blackberry Way, Clayton. West Yorkshire Police have today launched a murder investigation but said they are not [...]
A Nigeria drug mule left to die at the Madrid airport after cocain split open in his stomach
Occupational hazard some may say? A Nigerian drug mule has died in a Spanish airport after cocaine bags inside his body split open - because airport staff refused to touch him fearing he had Ebola. The man collapsed in the customs area of the Madrid-Barajas airport outside the capital after arriving on a flight from Istanbul. Upon hearing that the man was from Nigeria, staff [...]
A Student of Ladoke Akintola University caught with 20 stolen phones
Ade Ola (PMNEWS) - Abeeb Adekunle Olayiwola, a student of Crop Production and Soil Science at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, Oyo state, has been arrested over alleged unlawful possession of other students’ properties, among the item are over 20 handsets. Olayiwola, 22, was nabbed by a student who handed him over to security operatives [...]
LASTMA Official push a bus conductor to his death in Lagos
Several vehicles parked at the office of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, at Cele bus stop along Apapa-Oshodi expressway, were smashed on Monday afternoon by an angry mob after LASTMA officials allegedly beat up and pushed a conductor to death in Lagos State, western Nigeria. PMNews correspondent learnt that LASTMA officials on patrol arrested the driver [...]
Incredible! From Hezbollah Terrorist to Israeli Rabbi
Who could believe that a Hezbollah Jihadist would beome a Rabbi in Israel? Read the incredible story how a Shia Muslim and Hezbollah commander become Rabbi Avraham Sinai of Tzfat. It may be hard to believe, but Rabbi Avraham Sinai's journey to the holy city of Tzfat in northern Israel, where he lives today with his family, included a prolonged stint as a Hezbollah [...]