Bomb Explosion Rocks Zaria

A powerful explosion has occurred at an area close to the Guest House of the Emir of Zaria in Tukur-Tukur area of Zaria.
Eyewitnesses said a powerful explosion occurred in an area already cordoned off by security agents in the city.
Earlier, gunshots rang out in the area as an unidentified Islamic cleric house and nearby Mosque was raided by troops as a result of intelligence gathered by the Joint Task Force that a group linked with Islamist militant group Boko Haram was planning a major attack on churches early Sunday.

Saudi defends deportation of Nigerian women for hajj

Saudi Arabia on Friday defended its decision to turn back hundreds of Nigerian women who flew into the kingdom for the hajj, saying they had failed to abide by the rules for the annual Muslim pilgrimage. “The rules for the pilgrimage have been in force for several years and must be applied as they stand, since nothing new has been introduced,” said hajj ministry spokesman Hatem bin Hassan Qadi, quoted by the official news agency SPA. “Women aged under 45 must be accompanied on the journey by a ‘mahramu,’” a male with legal authority, the ministry said in a statement.

Emeka Ike stops AGN election, arrests Emma Ogugua

Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike who has vowed to sanitise the collapsed Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) on Thursday waded the big stick again ashe disrupted the Guild’s election held in Lagos. It would be recalled that Emeka Ike was also at the centre of the crisis that ruined the election of the guild in Benin, some five months ago.

Three NECO staff, six others bag 12 years for examination forgery

Nine persons including three National examinations Council (NECO) staff have been sentenced to 12yrs imprison each for forgery. One of the 10 arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court 11 Minna, Hassan Ayuba who pleaded not guilty to the three court charges was ordered to be reminded in prison custody for further hearing.

Anti-Muslim filmmaker jailed, reveals real name

The mystery surrounding the man behind the crudely produced anti-Islamic video that sparked violence in the Middle East deepened when he appeared in court and identified himself by yet another name. Arrested on Thursday in Los Angeles after authorities said he violated his probation from a 2010 check fraud conviction, Nakoula Basseley Nakoula told a judge his real name was Mark Basseley Youseff. He said he had been using that name since 2002,even though he went by Nakoula in his fraud case.

EFCC Nabs Currency Courier In Lagos Trying to Export $7m Cash

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arrested one Abubakar Tijani Sheriff, whom it described as a bulk currency smuggler, as heattempted to smuggle $7million out of the country. The EFCC said in a statement todaythat Sheriff, 24, was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos en route Dubai, United Arab Emirates,as he boarded his flight.

EAGLES V LONE STAR: Anxiety grips Eagles

With about two weeks to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Liberia, anxiety has become the lot of most of the invited players on the provisional list released by Coach Stephen Keshi for the crunch game in Calabar.

Babangida, Otedola, Elumelu Win Bids For Nigeria’s Power Plants-PM News

Amperion Power Distribution Limited, a consortium made up of Israeli-based BSG Resource Limited, State Grid Corporation of China and Forte Oil Plc, in which billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola is the major stakeholder as the local partner has emerged the preferred bidder for 414mw Geregu Power in the financial bidsfor the power generation companies being sold under the privatisation programme of Federal Government opened today in Abuja.

We will cripple Shell Operations if you don’t respond in 14 days”- Bayelsa community

In Yenagoa all hell has broke loose as indigenes of I, II, and III villages in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa Statehave warned the Shell Petroleum Development Company to hastily compensate families of the five kids who apparently lost their lives in the consequences of the May 27, 2012 oil spill from its Beneside resource within 14 days or they will halt the operations of the company.

Rashidi Yekini: Oyo Lawyers Set To Investigate Death

Investigations into the death of former Super Eagles Striker,Rashidi Yekini have not been closed as it was revealed on Wednesday that several Lawyers in Oyo state have voiced their desire to dig and gather accurate information about the mishap.

Rashidi Yekini: Oyo Lawyer Set To Investigate Death

Investigations into the death of former Super Eagles Striker,Rashidi Yekini have not been closed as it was revealed on Wednesday that several Lawyers in Oyo state have voiced their desire to dig and gather accurate information about the mishap.

Bankole's trial stalls

The sudden transfer of Donatus Okorowa, the presiding judge handling the trial of the former Speaker of the House of Representative, Dimeji Bankole has stalled the hearing of the criminal case.

Jonathan Arrives New York After Secret Stop In Germany To See Wife - Sahara Reporters

President Goodluck Jonathan’s jet finally arrived in New York City lastnight after a secret stopover in Germany where he reportedly visited his ailing wife, Patience, as SaharaReporters had earlier revealed.

Married Man, 46, Caught Having Sex with a Sheep in Ebonyi

A 46-year-old man from Nkpogoro, Ndibe in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has been allegedly caught having sexual intercourse with a sheep along the roadside in the community over the weekend.

Bomb Blast Hit Catholic Church In Bauchi

An attack by a suicide bomber, on Sunday, may have left one person dead at the St.John Catholic Church in State. The church was conducting the Sunday Mass when the bomber attacked. The blast killed the bomber and wounded three others the National Emergency ManagementAgency (NEMA) said.

The consumption of sugary drinks can increase the genetic risk of obesity in some people, a study finds.

For people who are genetically predisposed to obesity, drinkinga lot of sugary beverages could make their weight problem worse by heightening the effects of their obesity genes, a new study suggests.

Husband sends wife packing for not giving him Fellatio

Listening to her story last week reminds one of an old Indian romance movie. It was indeed sad and shocking yet interesting hearing how couple who started out as lovers,ended up as boxers after 24 years of marriage with 4 children.

Former IGP, Sunday Ehindero in court over N16million scam

Justice Mudashiru Oniyangi of an Abuja High Court on Friday dismissed an application by former Inspector General of Police, Sunday Ehindero, which urged the court to stop Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from arraigning him.

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Goldie pays a visit to Prezzo in Kenya.

Goldie is in good hands at the moment as she paid a return visitto lover boy, Prezzo in Kenya.Prezzo was the first to visitGoldie in Nigeria to plead for understanding over the way he treated her during the Big Brother Africa star game show.

Ailing Patience Jonathan Can't Make It To UN General Assembly, Doctors Say - Sahara Reporters

SaharaReporters has learnt that a team of doctors attending Nigeria’s ailing First Lady, PatienceJonathan, have ruled out the possibility of her joining President Goodluck Jonathan when he travels next week to New York City. Mr. Jonathan is on his way to New York to attend this year’s session of the United Nations General Assembly.

We have more than enough reasons to impeach Jonathan -Rep

A member of House of Representatives, representing Jos East and Jos South federal constituency, Plateau State, Honourable Bitrus Kaze, has stated that the National Assembly has more than enough reasons toimpeach President Goodluck Jonathan apart from non-implementation of budget.

"Suspend Introduction of N5000 note", National Assembly tells CBN

The Senate and the House of Representatives have asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to “immediately” suspend its planned introduction of the N5000 note and the conversion ofcertain notes to coins.

GEJ says subsidy protest was staged - Daily Times

President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the January nationwide protest over the total removal of subsidy from petroleum was stage managed bya class of Nigerians who wanted the status quo of corruption in that sector to remain.

Female banker sends robbers after customer, just after he withdrew N5Million from the Bank

A female cashier working in a new generation bank along New Market Road, Onitsha, Anambra State has landed in trouble for sending robbers after a customer just after he withdrew N5 million from the bank.

Man Rapes 8 Children - PM NEWS

The police in Ipaja-Ayobo area of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria have arrested a man who allegedly defiled eight children. Heis now being detained, awaiting arraignment in court.

CBN plans coins dispensing ATMs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will facilitate the introduction of Automated TellerMachines (ATMs) that can dispense coins to encourage Nigerians imbibe the culture of spending them.

Boko Haram Kills Borno State Commissioner of Justice

Gunmen suspected to be members of Islamic sect, Boko Haram, Monday, killed the Borno State Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Zannah Mallam Gana in the Bama area of the state.

Top Boko Haram Commanders And Spokesman "Abu Qaqa" Arrested In Kano-PREMIUM TIMES

Security operatives carried out a successful raid against the sect’s leaders in Kano. In what appeared to be a significant victory by Nigerian security operatives against the Boko Haram militant group, top commanders of the sect were arrested on Sunday.

Days after it was reported last week that a fair complexioned mad woman had taken up residence under the bridge close to Toyota bus-stop, on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, the exact spot where a man-eater, Clifford Orji, was captured 13 years ago, building block makers and horticulturists working under thebridge have driven the lunatic away from the area.

Video: Watch "Innocence of Muslims," that mocks and insults the Prophet Muhammad

The movie, "Innocence of Muslims," that mocks and insults the Prophet Muhammad caused demonstrators to attack a U.S. consulate in Libya, killing one American, and breached the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo. Angry protests over the film by a U.S. producer, directed and produced by an Israeli-American real-estate developer who characterized it as a political effortto call attention to the hypocrisies of Islam. It has been promoted by Terry Jones, the Florida pastor whose burning of Qurans previously sparked deadly riots around the world. Click here to watch the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAhDU_7ieMk

Ex-Minister, Ihenacho, Arrested Over Stolen Petroleum Products

FORMER Minister of Interior and owner of integrated Oil and Gas Limited, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho was yesterday arrested over his involvement in the hijack of a vessel\M.T. Grace' laden with suspected stolen petroleum products.

Anti-Islamic Movie Film maker Questioned by L.A Sheriff

A southern California filmmaker linked to an anti-Islamic movie inflaming protests across the Middle East was interviewed by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles sheriff's station but wasnot arrested or detained, authorities said early Saturday.

Ronaldo’s sadness does not bother me – Mourinho

Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has finally spoken about Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation at the Spanish club. His compatriot, had come to say that he was unhappy at the club for “professional reasons”, and that was why he did not celebrate hisbrace against Grenada two weeks ago.

Security fears: Benghazi Air Space Shut

Tripoli - Air traffic has been suspended for security reasons to Libya's second city Benghazi, where the American ambassador was killed when the US consulate came under attack this week, an airport source said on Friday. "We received orders on Thursday evening to immediately suspend all flights for security reasons," the source told AFP.

US shuts its offices in Nigeria, temporarily - PM News

Anti-american protests raging in the muslim world over a movie, muslims said denigrated Prophet Muhammed, have made the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria shut its doors. The embassy in a statement todaysaid that it will close the Abuja embassy and all associated facilities at 11:30 a.m., and the U.S.Consulate General in Lagos will close at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2012.

Scarcity of beans hits Lagos - Daily Times

The price of beans has tripled in Lagos and its environs; now going for as high as N37, 000, as against the N13,000 it sold for per bag six months ago. The price hike was attributed to scarcity of the commodity as new beans had not arrived in the markets as it should around this time of the year.

Woman Pulls Gun On Man While Having Sex In A Moving Car

A Florida woman has been charged with armed robbery aftershe allegedly pulled a gun while having sex with a man driving a car. Amanda Jean Linscott, 26, met the victim, whose name has not been released, when she and a friend visited a pub in Port Charlotte on Sept. 3, WINK reports.

Fate of 12-yr-old whose penis was cut off hangs

THE fate of a 12-year-old boy, whose penis was cut by some yet-to-be identified ritualists at Mararraba Liman Katagum village, Bauchi State, is hanging in the balance, as Muslim clerics have advised against sex change for the boy, even as his parents want a replacement of the organ for their son.

NNPC: Diezani’s Convoy Did Not Kill Newspaperman- PM News

The Acting Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC Mr. Fidel Pepple has described as untrue reports that the convoy of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke was involved in a deadly car crash which killed Mr. James Momoh, a staff of the Nigerian Pilot Newspaper in Abuja.

Libya makes arrests over deadly US embassy attack- BBC

Libyan authorities have made several arrests in connection with the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi in which the ambassador was killed.

Oil Minister Diezani’s Convoy Kills Nigerian Journalist In Abuja

On Wednesday Sept 12, 2012 in the evening, the convoy conveying Nigeria’s oil minister , Diezani Alison Madueke knocked down and killed a journalist identified as James Momoh who works for Abuja based Pilot Newspapers .

Volcano of Fire erupts in Guatemala, 33,000 evacuated

A long-simmering volcano exploded into a series of powerful eruptions outside one of Guatemala's most famous tourist attractions on Thursday, hurling thick clouds of ash nearly two miles (three kilometers) high, spewing rivers of lava down its flanks and prompting evacuation orders formore than 33,000 people from surrounding communities.

19 dead as elevator falls 30 floors

A platform elevator at a construction site in southern China plunged 30 floors in a free-fall today, killing 19 workers, the Xinhua News Agency reports.

U.S. has 'nothing to do' with anti-Islam film - Clinton

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton continued efforts to distance the government from an online anti-Islam video that isblamed for triggering protests inthe Middle East.

Protesters storm U.S. Embassy in Yemen

Chanting "death to America," hundreds of protesters angered by an anti-Islam film stormed the U.S. Embassy compound in Yemen's capital and burned the Americanflag on Thursday, the latest in a series of attacks on American diplomatic missions in the Middle East.

U.S. warns citizens in Nigeria of possible attacks - Premium Times

Extremists may attempt to target U.S citizens and other Westerners in Nigeria, the United States embassy in Nigeria has warned. The embassy issued the warning following an attack on a U.S. Mission in Beghazi, Libya, the previous day, which killed an ambassador and three other embassy staff Americans.

US ambassador Chris Stevens and three staff killed in Libya after protesters angry at film that mocks Prophet Mohamed storm consulate

The US ambassador to Libya and three other embassy staff have been killed by protesters angry about an American film deemed blasphemous to the Prophet Mohamed.

Diezani Returns From UK - PM News

The Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, is back from the United Kingdom where she was said to have been hospitalised over an undisclosed ailment.

Taliban: We Will Kill Prince Harry

It's out of the frying pan and into the firing line for Prince Harry. The third-in-line to the throne, who left behind the naked Vegas pictures scandal and touched down in Afghanistan on Friday morning to begin a four-month tour of duty as an Apache helicopter pilot with the job of 'killing insurgents ', has been issued with a specific death threatby the Taliban.

Woman arrested for biting another woman’s breast

A South Carolina woman admitted that she bit another woman on the breast in a bizarre attack that left the victim hospitalized on Monday night.

Woman gives birth to a horse in Edo Church

Worshippers of the World Liberation Ministry located along old Sapele-Benin express road onTuesday took to their heels during a prophesy programme when a female member delivereda horse.

$15m Ibori bribe: Court orders arrest of Senator Uba, oil magnate

AN Abuja, chief magistrates Court, on Tuesday, ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar, to arrest and investigate a serving senator, Dr Andy Uba and an oil magnate, Chief Chibuike Achigbu,for their involvement in the $15 million allegedly offered as bribe by the convicted former Delta State governor, James Ibori.

Obasanjo is a bad economist - Sanusi

Central bank governor Sanusi Lamido yesterday said Chief Olusegun Obasanjo might be a successful farmer but he is a very bad economist, referring to the former president’s claims that introducing the new N5000 notewill spur inflation.

True Confession: Man Who Lost Wife, Son To Governor Mimoko’s Election Rituals

History is characterized by tragic irony. Mr. Ademuyiwa Adeyeye, a former aide of Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, musthave thought the steps he allegedly took to ensure the victory of the governor in 2007 governorship election in the state would change his life for better.

Man stabs girlfriend after sex for lying about her HIV status

A man confessed to stabbing his girlfriend to death because she did not tell him she was HIV positive before they had sex. ‘Shekilled me, so I killed her’, Larry Dunn Jr, 36, told officers in Dallas,Texas, after the body of Cicely Bolden, 28, was found by her two young children returning home from school.

May D set to sue Psquare for breach of contract

Some weeks ago, a statement signed by Jude Okoye, the elder brother of the Psquare, Square Records said they have terminated their contract with May D and would no longer have anything to do with his career.

SA 2013 Qualifier Fallout: Keshi Angry with Enyeama, Others - Thisday

Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi was livid with rage on Saturday night at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia shortly after the host country, Liberia held the Nigeria senior national team to a 2-2 draw resultin the first leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Massacre: Malian army kills 16 civilians at checkpoint

Malian soldiers opened fire on a car that refused to stop at a security checkpoint killing 16 civilians, the country’s officials and police said.

How I escaped from ritualists, by girl, 20

A first year student of Health Technology at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Miss Grace Ayetan (20), at the weekend narrated her ordeal with ritualists to The Nation in Benin, the Edo State capital.

ORANMIYAN FESTIVAL CONTROVERSY: Alaafin dares Ooni

AS the controversy over the celebration of Oranmiyan deity rages between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, and the people of Ile-Ife in Osun State, the monarch has decided to go on with the celebration irrespective of the disapproval from Ile-Ife.

Fresh controversy over N5,000 note

Fresh controversy, yesterday, trailed the proposed introduction of N5,000 note as there were speculations that the controversial note had already been printed abroad and shipped into the countrypreparatory to distribution.

Three policemen arrested for improper dressing

A task force inaugurated by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, to maintain discipline in the police on Friday arrested three policemen in Osun State for improper dressing.

Patience to return before September ending - Punch

Patience Jonathan is expected back in the country before the end of September ahead of Nigeria’s 52nd Independence anniversary.

Gunmen kill policeman, commercial driver in Lagos.

Suspected gunmen on Sunday, killed a police officer and a commercial bus driver in Lagos. The gunmen, suspected to be armed robbers, were said to be fleeing from the police when they opened fire on a commercial bus at Ikeja-Along bus-stop around 2.45pm.

Obama expands advantage over Romney

Three days after the Democratic convention wrapped up, President Barack Obama opened up his largest margin over Mitt Romney since early July in Gallup’s daily tracking poll .

At Gatwick Airport, Air Nigeria Asks Passengers To Donate £40 Each To Buy Fuel For Flight To Lagos

In a scandalous twist of events, SaharaReporters learned that an Air Nigeria crew at Gatwick Airport yesterday asked passengers to contribute £40 each to enable them purchase fuel to depart for Lagos several hours after the flight’s takeoff was delayed.

Triplet gift for Nigerian Track Queen: Chioma Ajunwa

Nigeria queen of track, Chioma Ajunwa turn deputy police officer(DPO) has been delivered of three bouncing babies.

MOURINHO: I JOINED REAL TO CHALLENGE BARCA

Jose Mourinho has revealed that the chance to challenge Barcelona was one of the main reasons for him to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2010.

Adamawa Flood: Death Toll Rises To 43 - Guardian

“I AM lucky because most of my children were in my elder bother’s house in Yola for holiday; if not, only God knows what would have happened to me.” This is the lamentation of Mallam Abubakar Aliyu, a survivor of the September 2 flood disaster in Adamawa State, which death toll has risen to 43.

Gunmen set government vehicle ablaze in Yobe

Destruction of Government property continued today in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, as hoodlums suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect set fire on a bus belonging to the state transport service, Yobe Line.

Liberia hold Nigeria to a 2 all draw in Monrovia

Nigeria drew 2-2 away to Liberia in the first leg of their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Monroviaon Saturday night.

Miami Church Brands Members With '666' Tattoos - Fox News

Members of Growing in Grace , a controversial religious sect headquartered in Doral, said they were following the example of their leader, Jose Luis De Jesus Miranda, who has claimed to be Jesus and recently declared himself the Antichrist .

Cynthia's corpse may be released on Monday

Cynthia Osokogu's family members may have to wait until next week for her corpse to be released to them, as the autopsy being conducted on the deceased may be concluded by Monday.

Euro millions lottery winner scoops Britian's eighth jackpot in a year

A British ticket-holder has won £37 million on the EuroMillions draw becoming the eighth major winner this year. The prize is the 14th largest jackpot win ever in the UK and continues a remarkable string of luck for British Euromillions ticket holders.

US Military Funded Robotic 'Cheetah' Runs Faster Than Usain Bolt

Faster than the fastest man ever born, a US military funded robotic "Cheetah" clocks 28.3mph to beat its own record. Jamaican sprinter Bolt's current record of 27.8 miles per hour is the fastest a man has ever run, but the Pentagon-funded robot, dubbed Cheetah, managed to run at the speed of 28.3mph.

Police Seize Cynthia’s Corpse In Lagos - PM news

The police in Lagos state, refused to release the corpse of Cynthia Osokogu, the Facebook girl murdered by suspected kidnappers in a hotel in Lagos, to her parents for burial in her hometown today.

Genevieve Nnaji Set To Wed

This is definitely going to shock the detractors of this Nollywood most sought after actress, Genevieve Nnaji as she is set to say 'I DO' soon. Finding reveals that the delectable actress and mother of one is already engaged and she is telling anyone who cares to listen that she will be called Mrs.....soon.

D'Banj Dumps Genevieve For IBB's In-Law's Daughter? In Rumoured Romance With IBB's Son's First Wife's Sister

This is not the first time Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as D'Banj is rumoured to be in sizzling romance with a high classlady and this may not be the last. In time past, the Kokomaster, as he is also fondly called, had been romantically linked with superstar Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji.

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Facebook’s Oldest, 101-Year-Old User Meets Mark Zuckerberg

On Monday, Florence Detlor, the social network’s oldest registered user, celebrated her 101st birthday by crashing in on Mark Zuckerberg and his crew of hackers, nerds and programmers at Facebook’s California headquarters.

Cynthia's killers use videos to make porn...may have 150 victims.

Nigeria Police say the killers of Cynthia Osokogu may have claimed up to 150 other victims. So far more than 40 victims, all girls have been identified as having been robbed and sexually assaulted by the two undergraduates, who confessed to have killed Cynthia, the only daughter of Gen. Frank Osokogu(rtd), in a hotel located in Lake View Estate in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.

Boko Haram claims responsibility for telecoms attacks, vows to destroy more schools - Premium Times

The extremist sect, Jama’atu ahlis sunnah lil daawati wal jihad, popularly called Boko Haram, claimed responsibility for attacking telecommunication base stations in Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kano states saying it was its way of punishing them for alleged culpability in aiding security agencies to kill its members.

Breaking:Car crash kills four Igbinedion University lecturers

Four lecturers of Igbinedion University have been killed in an accident on the Lagos Benin Expressway after an Audi 80 car plunged into the Ovia River.

More Provocative Reactions Trail CBN's Proposed N5000 Note

More reactions have followed the CBN plan to add 5000 note to the existing currencies in Nigeria. Read more outraged comments from nigerians, gotten from FocusNigeria facebook page. Click below to read the comments http://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=397849606948985&id=191409424259672&p=54&refid=52&_ft_=fbid.397849606948985

We Performed Major Surgery for Ruptured Appendix on Mrs. Jonathan -Horst Schmidt Klinik

Got this exclusive news from www.transparencyng.com The report revealed a statement by the German Hospital hosting Mrs. Jonathan to confirm the operation done on her. Read the release below A spokesperson for the Horst Schmidt Klinik in Wiesbaden, Germany has told us that the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan was in a bad state of health whenshe arrived at the hospital last week.

Woman Bites Off policeman's ear

A 36-year old woman, Mrs. Gloria Ugonnaya, has been arraigned before a Yaba Magistrate’s court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, charged with assault. She allegedly bit off the ear of a police Corporal, Odion Oifoghe, attached to Sabo Police Division, Yaba in order to evade arrest.

Usain Bolt to play in friendly for Manchester United

If the news coming from Old Traford is anything to go by, the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt may get his chance to play for Manchester United in a charity match against Real Madrid next year. In an interview with Inside United magazine, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he is planning to invite Bolt to play against the charity match against legends of Real Madrid.

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Taraba Flood: 5 Killed, 50 Declared Missing

A total of five person have been confirmed dead and more than 50 persons declared missing following torrential rains and flooding in Lau, Karim-Lamido and Gassol Local Government of Taraba.

Fire Guts Market in Ibadan, Destroys Property Worth N1bn

PROPERTY worth more than one billion naira was lost, Wednesday, as fire gutted Labaowo International Market, off Oke-Bola, Ibadan. A girl was also injured in the fire. Although, no life was lost, traderswhose wares were lost in the inferno that started some minutes past 10am struggled to retrieve one or two things from the burning fire.

Cynthia's Death: Police Make Two More Arrests

The police have made two more arrests in connection with the gruesome murder of Cynthia Osokogu. The police also recovered a white Blackberry phone, which belonged to the deceased, from a business man in Port Harcourt, who allegedly bought the stolen phone from Cynthia's killers.

400 children die from lead poisoning in Zamfara

An estimated 400 children have died from the inhalation of lead poison in six communities in Zamfara State due to improper mining practices.

Federal Government lifts Dana Airline’s suspension

The federal government has lifted the suspension of the Operating Licence of Dana Airlines. A statement by the Special Assistant on media to the Minister of Aviation said on Wednesday that the lifting of the suspension follows government’s satisfaction with the air-worthiness of the airline after a rigorous technical, operational and financial audit of the airline.

Robbers kill 2, injure police officer in Port Harcourt

The Rivers Police Command said on Wednesday that two people had been killed and a policeman injured by armed robbers in Port Harcourt. Mr Ben Ugwuegbulam, spokesman of the command told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)in Port Harcourt that the robbery took place between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. along the Isaac Boro Park fly-over in the city.

Facebook stock jumps after CEO pledges not to sell

Facebook shares jumped nearly 5% Wednesday following a disclosure that its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, won't sell stock in the company for at least a year. That more than wiped out the losses of a day earlier when the stock hit a record intraday low of $17.55.

Powerful earthquake reported in Costa Rica

A powerful, magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook Costa Rica and a wide swath of Central America on Wednesday, collapsing some houses, blocking highways and causing panic, but officials said there were no reports of deaths.

Nigerian king flogged by kidnappers...then freed - PM News

A Nigerian king abducted for eight days in Bayelsa state, has regained his freedom, after days of flogging by his kidnappers. King Richard Seiba, 70, of the Okordia clan in Yenagoa Local Government area was kidnapped on Saturday from his palace.

Tenager set self ablaze over poverty

A young man has died after setting himself on fire in theGaza Strip, apparently in protest at economic hardship in the Palestinian enclave, the family and police said on Monday.

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Petroleum Minister, In London Hospital

A few days after breaking the news that President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience Jonathan, was hospitalized in Germany, SaharaReporters has learnt that Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s Minister for Petroleum Resources, is also receiving treatment in a London hospital for a serious medical condition.

Boko Haram Militants Burn Down Primary School

Islamist militant group Boko Haram today razed down a primary school in Maiduguri, the Northeastern Nigerian city where the sect has been most active. Several sect members riding on a tricycle reportedly arrived the Gwange 3 Primary School fully armed with AK-47 weapons and set it ablaze.

CDHR: Sack Sanusi Now

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has called on the National Assembly to sack the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, over his intention to introduce a five Naira currency bill.

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: USA ends Nigeria's Title Ambition

USA have won their way into a third FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over 2010 finalists Nigeria in Tokyo. Goals midway through either half from Morgan Brian and Kealia Ohaiproved enough for the two-time champions to see off the hitherto unbeaten Africans, and set up a decider against either holders Germany or hosts Japan.

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Federal Government subsidy re-investment and Empowerment Programme-Graduate Internship

1.) In line with the president’s promise to mitigate the spate of youth unemployment in the country through the re-investment of the subsidy funds, the Federal Government has initiated the graduate Internship Scheme under the Social Safety net component of Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P). The ultimate goal is to reduce unemployment among graduates and stimulate economic growth, as part of priority transformation agenda of the current administrative, while also enhancing opportunities towardsthe attainment of Vision 2020.

Crime Writer Caught Faking Amazon Reviews

Best-sellling crime writer RJ Ellory has been caught writing favorable reviews of his own books on Amazon.com—and penning scathing reviews of his competitors' books. The British writer was exposed by spy thriller author Jeremy Duns, who blew the whistle on Ellory on Twitter , reports ABC .

Seven Killed in Oyo Road Accidents - Daily Sun

No fewer than seven people, including two policemen, lost their lives while 17 were severely injured in auto crashes, which occurred between Sunday and yesterday in different parts of Oyo State. The accidents occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Igboora-Iseyin Road in Agungu inIbadan North-East Local Government Area of the state.

Brothers Struck Dead by Thunder in Benue

TRAGEDY struck in Ioryiir village, Tse Agbragba, headquartres of Konshisha Local Government Areaof Benue State, when it lost two brothers of the same parents to a thunder strike at the weekend.

Wizkid wins two awards in New York

Nigeria pop star Wizkid recordeda double win yesterday Sunday 2 September 2012, as he went home with two awards at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) which was held in New York.

Arik Air recruitment for Management Trainees

Applications are invited from qualified university/polytechnic graduates in numerate disciplines with proven academic professional excellence to join Arik Air Limited and take up a rewarding career in various sections of the airline, as Management Trainees.

American guy beaten up for dating Nigerian girl

An American guy was thoroughly beaten on Friday for dating a Nigerian lady. The Nigeria-born Georgian woman, Olufisayo Bakare, said her boyfriend, 23-year-old Andrew Quade, was brutally beaten because the couple is inter-racial. Bakare said that she and Quade were walking through Ellis Squarein the evening when a trio of black men started making "racial comments" and "blowing kisses" at them.

CPC orders MTN to provide more information on aircraft promo

The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has directed telecoms giant, MTN, to make sure consumers receive adequate information on its recharge and win aircraft promotion, tagged MTN-Ultimate Wonder Campaign Promotion.

Presidency debunks first lady’s alleged illness

The Presidency, on Monday, debunked reports that First Lady Patience Jonathan has been hospitalised abroad.

Suicide bomber hits U.S. vehicle, kills 2 Pakistanis

A suicide bomber rammed a car filled with explosives into a U.S. government vehicle in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing two Pakistanis and wounding 19 others including two Americans, officials said.

Husband Absconds As Wife Gives Birth To Quadrupulets After Five Girls

A 35-year-old woman, Iyabo Oladunni, a mother of five girls, is in a quandry as her husband is nowhere to be found after she gave birth to a set of quadruplets on the evening of Friday, August 24, 2012 at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan Hospitalized In Germany

Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has been in a hospital in Germany in the last four days, Abuja State House sources have told SaharaReporters, undergoingtreatment for food poisoning.

Gunmen Kill Military Intelligence Personnel

VIOLENCE continued in Damaturu,the Yobe State capital, as tragedy struck the Military Joint Task Force (JTF) when its intelligence personnel, was, Friday afternoon,ambushed at a mechanical workshop and shot dead by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect.

Gunmen Kill Military Intelligence Personnel

VIOLENCE continued in Damaturu,the Yobe State capital, as tragedy struck the Military Joint Task Force (JTF) when its intelligence personnel, was, Friday afternoon,ambushed at a mechanical workshop and shot dead by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect.

Alaafin calls for preservation of cultural heritage

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has called on Yorubas to preserve and promote the nation's cultural heritage. The traditional ruler of the Oyo kingdom made the appeal during the annual Sango Day celebration held at his palace on Tuesday.

5 arrested for bank alert forgery in Katsina - Daily Times

Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Kenneth Mustapha and four others for allegedly using laptop computers to send false bank alerts to defraud people.

29 perish ,16 injured in Yobe road accident

Twenty-nine people were killed and 16 injured in an auto crash that occurred on Friday on the Potiskum-Kano Road, at Daniski Village, Nengere Local Government Area of Yobe State.