Xmas cow goes wild, injures man in Onitsha - Daily Sun

A middle-aged man trading at the Onitsha main market, Obinna Adimora has been admitted into aprivate hospital following injuries inflicted on him by a Christmas cow in Awada area of Onitsha yesterday. Trouble started for Obinna when tenants in a commercial building located in Ben Aghaeze Street contributed money and bought a live cow for Christmas merriment. Daily Sun gathered that the cow was purchased at the popular Ugwuoba cattle market near Awka at the cost of N120, 000 while the tenants planned to kill the cow on December 25 morning and the meat shared in equal proportion among the contributors.

LAGOS EXPLOSION UPDATE: At Least 1 Dead, Dozens Injured

Reports coming in from Lagos revealed that at least one person is dead and dozens injured as fireworks explosion rocked Lagos Island on Wednesday morning. The incident, which affected three buildings located at Okoya/Ojogiwa, Lagos Island, Lagos, occurred at about 8:00am. It was gathered that trouble started when a locked-up shop under one of the three buildings stocked with fireworks popularly called 'bangers' suddenly exploded and went up in flames.

Revealed: Chris Brown Was Paid $1 Million For Lagos Concert

Popular singer Chris Brown was paid at least $1m (about N156m) to travel down to Lagos with a 15 man crew last week, NET investigations have revealed. The Grammy-winning singer stopped over in South Africa, for concerts in Cape Town and Jo'burg, before heading down to Lagos for the show. The Lagos event, built into Brown's on-going world tour, was organised by Kilimanjaro Events - same company that promoted RickRoss and Anita Baker in the past. Financial details were not made public, but it was discovered that Oando boss Wale Tinubu was a major financier, as well as Etisalat, which provided last minute sponsorship.

Ukraine Police Helicopter Crashes, Killing 5

A police helicopter belonging to Ukraine's Interior Ministry crashed shortly after takeoff Tuesday in the central part of the country, killing five people on board, officials said. The Mi-8 helicopter slammed into the ground at about 1400 GMT (9 a.m. EST) just after taking off from an airport in the city of Alexandriain the Kirovograd region, about 320 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of the capital, Kiev, ministry spokesman Serhiy Burlakov said.

27 dead as Kazakhstan military plane crashed near Shymkent

A military plane carrying senior Kazakh security officials has crashed in the south of the country, killing all those on board. Officials said 27 people were on the flight, including border service officers and their acting head, Turganbek Stambekov. The plane went down near the city of Shymkent and was completely destroyed. The plane disappeared from radar just before 19:00 local time (13:00 GMT), KTK TV said.

SSS Nabs Okonjo’s Abductors In Bank; Suspects Arrested With N15m MARKED MONEY From The N40m Ransom Paid For Her Release

Operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) have arrested six of the abductors of Prof. Keneme Okonjo , mother of the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala . Prof. Chukwuka Okonjo was kidnapped on December 9, 2012 at the palace of the traditional ruler. The victim was released on December 14. But in a bid tounravel those behind the kidnapping, arrests were made by the police, Army and men of the SSS.

Breaking News: Many Injured in Fresh Kano Bomb Blast

Bomb explosion has hit Agangra beer market in Badawa area of Kano metropolis killing unconfirmed number of people, injuring many. This is coming barely 24 hours after two coordinated bomb attacks which targeted the offices of two major telecoms providers Airtel and MTN at the Malam Kato Square area of the ancient city, leaving three people dead, a security officer and the two suicide bombers.

I'm Not Suffering From AIDS - Ngozi Nwosu

Ngozi Nwosu is dying. She has lost it all; weight, strength and vigour but not her talent and deep sense of humour which she displayed during the over one and a half hours we spent together recently. Her emotions ranged from profound despair to occasional outbursts of laughter at her own jokes. When I got a call from the organisers of 'Who Wants To Be AMillionaire' to come play in the special 'Celebrity Edition' last week, I did not know it was the cause of our Dear Ngozi i will be playing for until I got there.

Tip For Today: How to Identify Your Strengths

How often have you gotten a compliment on your creativity or your patience or your resilience, only to wave it off, assuming that these strengths must come easilyto everyone? In my 30 years as a lifestyle/career coach and author,the mistake I see people make time and again is failing to recognize their talents. An honest inventory may be difficult—even impossible—for you to do yourself. So sit with a friend and try this exercise. It's a new twist on something I call the Self-Correcting Life Scenario, and it's one of my favorites. 1. Ask your friend to name three of your strengths. 2. Tell your friend your top passion.

Weird: Boiling Water Freezes Instantly in Siberia's -41C

A pot of boiling water thrown from a balcony instantly turns into frozen droplets in Siberia's minus 41C weather. A Novosibirsk resident demonstrated the depths of the cold in his city by pouring a pot ofboiling water into the air from one of the top floors of his apartment building, and watched it instantly turn into a cloud of frozen droplets.

Traffic Police Entertains Drivers and Pedestrians with Dancing while Directing Traffic

A traffic police officer's disco and salsa moves have become a Christmas holiday tradition in the largest city in the US state of Rhode Island, Providence. Since 1984, Tony Lepore has been entertaining drivers and pedestrians in downtown Providence with his dance moves and whistle-blowing – all while directing traffic. The 65-year-old says the routine was born not at Christmas, but in the month of May – out of the boredom and aggravation that officers typically experience on the roads.

Jonathan Appoints Anenih Head of NPA Board

President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday appointed controversial Edo politician, Tony Anenih, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority. The appointment was announced in a statement late Thursday by theSecretary to the Government of theFederation, Pius Anyim.

Michael Jackson's glove breaks auction chart: Sold for $199, 069

One of Michael Jackson’s iconic single gloves sold for nearly $200,000. The crystal encrusted glove fetches a record price in Los Angeles, an auction house said Thursday. At $199,069, the Swarovski-crystal-encrusted glove earned therecord for the highest price fetched for memorabilia from the late King of Pop, the Nate D. Sanders auction house said.

'X Factor' crowns Season 2 winner

The red carpet was rolled out Thursday for X Factor's Season 2grand finale. Hosts Khloe Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez greeted judges L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell and Britney Spears, who cruised up in black cars as though it were a movie premiere. Britney, who looked like a deer in headlights and had fiance Jason Trawick lurking behind her, told Mario, "It's exciting, so exciting." (It should be no surprise that Trawick was there. Despite some celeb buzz that the two might be having relationship troubles, Spears told People today that "Jason has the ability to always make me feel protected and loved.")

Nkiru Silvanus and Kenneth Okolie Gained There Freedom

Nkiru Silvanus and Kenneth Okolie have been released by kidnappers.Nollywood Actress Nkiru Silvanus is a Special Adviserto the Imo State Governor and Kenneth Okolie is an Ex-Mr Nigeria. Their eyes were both tied and they were dropped at an unknown location where they were able to make phone calls and were later picked up by theirfriends. Details of whether a ransom was paid could not be ascertained as at the time of this report.

Prophet T. B.Joshua prophesied the tragic crash that killed Yakowa, Azazi and the Conneticut Shooting

As the nation mourns the tragic helicopter crash that ended the lives of Kaduna State Governor, Patrick Yakowa and former National Security Adviser, Andrew Owoye Azazi, alongside four others, Nigerian Prophet, T.B.Joshua has revealed how he prophesied the fatal crash. On Sunday 16th December 2012, speaking to a live audience on Emmanuel TV, Prophet T.B. Joshua explained how God showed him the incident, stating that he conveyed the message to the nation in a series of prophetic revelations that started in January 2011. The prophetic message has sincebeen uploaded to Joshua’s official YouTube channel and posted on his Facebook account to over 500,000 fans. “I see the blood of personalities flowing,” Joshua said on Sunday 2nd January 2011. “This is a government personality.

My last moment with my Husband - Governor Yakowa's wife

The wife of late Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State, Amina, has described the last moment spent with her husband as a “blessed one.” She stated this on Sunday in Kaduna, during the Eucharistic Mass at St. Patrick’s Chaplaincy, Government House. Amina said the usual routine for them was to offer private prayer every morning, before joining the daily celebration of mass at 6 a.m. at the chaplaincy.

D'Banj signs pan-African deal with Sony

Global recording company Sony Music Entertainment has announced the signing of Nigerian artist D'Banj to its RCA Africa label. The deal includes a multi-album, worldwide contract with emerging Nigerian singer-songwriter Kayswitch and a strategic partnership with D'Banj's Nigerian record label DB Records, who's catalogue includes artists and producers such as J.Sol, Jay Sleek and DeeVee.

Revealed: Ill-fated helicopter exploded before crashing, killing Yakowa, Azazi, four others

A troubled helicopter conveying sympathizers to a funeral in Bayelsa state, burst into flames on Saturday, before plunging into the creeks, killing the governor of Kaduna state, Patrick Yakowa, a former National Security Adviser, Owoye Azazi, and four others in the nation’s fourth air disaster this year. Messrs Yakowa and Azazi, and their aides, Dauda Tsoho and Mohammed Kama; and the pilots, Murtala Daba and Adeyemi Sowole, reportedly died in the inferno, having been badly burnt beyond recognition, witnesses say. The chopper, owned by the Nigerian Navy, is said to have carried out repeated shuttles between Port Harcourt, Yenagoa and Okoroba, a town in Ogbia local government of the state, where the father of an aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, Oronto Douglas, was being buried.

Corinthians beat Chelsea to Cling World Club Cup

Rafael Benitez failed to win his first trophy as Chelsea manager ashis team lost against Brazilian side Corinthians in the ClubWorld Cup final in Japan. Paolo Guerrero scored the only goal when he reacted quickest to head past three Blues players from five yards. Fernando Torres had a chance to force extra time but fired straight at Cassio with only the goalkeeper to beat.

God saved me from the Crash — Timi Dakolo

Singer and song writer, Timi Dakolo, and his wife, Busola, narrowly escaped death as he almost boarded the ill-fated flight. The couple were said to have attended the burial ceremony of the father of a presidential aide, Oronto Douglas, in Bayelsa State. Dakolo’s rumoured death spread on the Internet an many thought he boarded the ill-fated aircraft. He however doused the tension on Twitter on Saturday night when he tweeted, “God saved me.” Governor, Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State; former National Security Adviser, Gen. Andrew Azazi, were in the flight and both died.

Breaking News: Governor Yakowa Of Kaduna, Former NSA Azazi Dead In Helicopter Crash

Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State and former National Security Adviser Andrew Owoye Azazi apparently died in a helicopter that crashed today in Bayelsa State, a reliable source has told SaharaReporters. Governor Yakowa and Mr. Azazi, a retired military general who served as chief security adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, were among passengers in the ill-fated helicopter.

AMAZING: Boy turns 12 at 12:12 p.m. on 12/12/12

When Kiam Moriya's parents went to fill out paperwork for his birth certificate two weeks after he was born in 2000, something strange was brought to their attention. “The lady who was helping us fill out the forms said, ‘Do you realize your son was born December 12 at 12:12 p.m.?’’’ Kiam's father, Kazuo Moriya, told TODAY.com. “That’s when it really hit us with all those twelves. I do have to admit thatit might mean something, but Ihave no idea what. It’s definitely a little crazy.’’ Kiam will turn 12 years old at precisely 12:12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, which hasmade him a bit of a sensation online and in his hometown of Birmingham, Ala., since his story went public .

Another death in Jonathan’s family?…President may have lost his sister - Daily Times

It is really a very grievous timefor the family of Nigeria’s number one citizen and by extension to all well- meaning citizens of the country. For while the President and concerned Nigerians are still mourning the death of his half brother Chief Meni, tragedy may have struck again in the first family, this time taking the President’s elder sister whose identity is yet to be disclosed. Daily Times has been told by the same sources that hinted about the death of Jonathan’s half brother a few days ago, that an elder sister to the President, the first daughter of the President’s father died two days ago of an undisclosed ailment.

Okonjo-Iweala's Mother: Kidnappers demand N1billion Ransom

Latest report says kidnappers of the mother of Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo Iweala have made contact with the family, demanding for a ransom of N1billion failure of which they threatened to kill their victim. Iweala’s mother was kidnapped on Sunday from the palace of the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-uku, Obi (Prof.) Chukwuka Okonjo. Mrs.Kanene Okonjo, 82 years old, the queen mother of Ogwashi uku was abducted at about 2pm by a gang of armed men who seized her at the gate of the palace at Ogbe-ofu and took her away.

Group protests disappearance of N2.1 billion from Printing and Minting Company

The Anti Corruption Network has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to sack the entire management and board of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) and urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute anyone found guilty in the disappearance of 2.1 billion naira from the firm’s vault. Addressing journalists during a protest staged in Lagos yesterday,the Lagos State Coordinator of Anti Corruption Network, Ayo Oyalowo said the group has gathered to show its displeasure towards the “shameless and barefaced” looting that has characterised the present government in the country.

Anxiety in S/Africa over Mandela's health

In spite of assurances from the South African presidency, there are growing concerns in thecountry over the health of former president Nelson Mandela, who is undergoing tests at a Pretoria hospital. Since the 94-year-old Mandela, was flown to the hospital from his birth place of Qunu in the Transkei on Saturday, the Presidency has issued two brief statements, none of which has really elaborated on Mandela's condition.

Okonjo-Iweala’s-mother: Uduaghan Orders Urgent Rescue

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta state said on Channels TV this morning that he has given an order for the rescue within 24 hours of Professor Kamene Okonjo, mother of Nigeria’s minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Professor Okonjo, wife of Professor Ukachukwu Okonjo, a professor of economics and also the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Ukwu in Delta state, was kidnapped by about 10 armed men in her husband’s palace yesterday.

ACN, ANPP, CPC finally agree to merge in 2013

The Three major opposition political parties - Action Congress of Nigeria, Congress for Progressive Change and the All Nigeria Peoples Party – may drop their identities by April 2013, when talks on their proposed merger are expected to be completed. The merger of the parties is one of the strategies being canvassed by some politicians to defeat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party which has dominated power since the advent of the present democracy in 1999. Analysts are of the opinion that any genuine and honest cooperation among opposition parties for the 2015 general elections could make the election tough for the PDP. The Chairman of the ANPP National Rebuilding and Interparty Contact Committee, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, told journalists in Abuja on Sunday, that the merger talks between thethree ACN, CPC and ANPP had reached the last stage.

How Okonjo-Iweala’s Mother Was Kidnapped from the Palace

The kidnap of Professor Kamene Okonjo, the 82-year old mother of Nigeria's finance minister Ngozi okonjo-Iweala was executed by a group of daredevil kidnappers who disguised as palace guards while her husband was traveling in Abuja. A man in police custody who allegedly led the kidnappers to Mrs. Okonjo's compound a few minutes before the incident took place was said to have informed the housemaid that he was in the palace to take the queen mother to somewhere in the town for a traditional event. Other kidnappers numbering 10 were lurking around the palace until Mrs. Okonjo and her maid came down to offer refreshments to some men working to fix the palace gate.

Election Monitoring: Embarrassed ECOWAS Vows Never to Invite Obasanjo Again

Following embarrassing and undemocratic utterances by General Olusegun Obasanjo at yesterday’s meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the leadership of the commission today held a review meeting that could end the possibility of future election observation on its behalf by the former Nigerian leader. SaharaReporters reported yesterday that Obasanjo was the figure behind the recommendation of the ECOWAS observation team to curtail the media in election observation that contradicts the position of ECOWAS and other international democracy observers.

Messi breaks Muller's 40-year record

Lionel Messi has broken German great Gerd Muller's 40-year-old record for most goals in a year by scoring forthe 86th time in 2012. The Argentine forward scored twice Sunday, putting Barcelona ahead of Real Betis 2-0 by the 25th minute of the Spanish league match.<--more--!> His first goal was an individual effort in the 16th minute to equal Muller's record. He eclipsed the 1972 milestone with a familiar left-footed finish nine minutes later. Messi has 74 goals for Barcelona and 12 for Argentina this year. Muller scored 85 for Bayern Munich and West Germany. Messi scored 73 times for Barcelona in the 2011-12 season, passing Muller's mark of 67 goals for Bayern Munich in 1972-73. He also established a Spanish league record of 50 goals last season. Messi is a finalist for the FIFA's world player of the year award. Who do you think will win this coveted award?

CYNTHIA'S DEATH: Court orders re- arrest of pharmacist

One of the two pharmacists, exonerated last week of having hands in the murder of Cynthia Osokogu Udoku had been re-arrested on the order of the Lagos State Government. This was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. Ade Ipaye, at a news conference on the update on the murder case. Seven persons were arrested by security personnel in connection with Cynthia’s murder at a hotel in FESTAC Town by her facebook friends. Two of the suspects, who were pharmacists, Orji Osita and Maduakor Chukwunonso, were ordered to be released on the advice of the state Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

Farmer sentenced to death for robbery

A 34-year-old farmer at Kwale town, in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, Emeka Ogwu, has been sentenced to death by an Effurun High Court for armed robbery. One of the prosecution witnesses, Dorothy Asekpokai, a business woman, had told the court that the convict attempted to rob her on June 12, 2007, when she visited her new building site around Osubi. She also identified the convict as the one who attempted to rob her with a gun but she narrowly escaped after driving away at top speed. She said that in the process of escaping, she knocked down the convict, after which she raised alarm that eventually led to his arrest.

Measles kill 5 in Kebbi

An outbreak of measles in theAmbursa/Kardi Development Area in Kebbi State has caused thedeath of five children and isolation of 187 others. An official of the Primary Health Care (PHC) in the area, Isa Abubakar, told journalists in Ambursa on Thursday that initially, 192 children were afflicted by the disease.

Plane Crash Kill 11 in South Africa

A military plane has crashed in South Africa’s mountainous east, killing 11 people, local media reported Thursday. The Dakota air force plane, which crashed late Wednesday, was not carrying members of Nelson Mandela’s medical team, as earlier unconfirmed reports suggested.

Eight Suspects Arrested for Throwing Explosives at Police Vehicle in Kano

The Kano State PoliceCommand has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects for allegedly throwing an explosive device at a police vehicle along Ring road on the outskirt of Kano. A statement by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris in Kano, said the incident happened at about 7.30 a.m. on Thursday, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Guatemalan police arrest software guru McAfee

Fugitive software mogul John McAfee's wild, improbable flight from authorities ended in Guatemala on Wednesday. Guatemalan police arrested McAfee, 67, for illegally entering the country and said it would expel him to neighboring Belize, where he had been hiding for more than three weeks. Authorities there wanted to question McAfee as "a person of interest" over the slaying of fellow American Gregory Faull.

Husband accuses wife of using charm to marry him

A civil servant, Adeyemi Jolugbo, 32, on Wednesday urged an IgandoCustomary Court in Lagos to dissolve his four-year-old marriage which he claimed he was forced into by the wife with a charm. Jolugbo told the court that he had come back to his senses and was not willing to continue in such a marriage.

Nigeria is the 35th Most Corrupt Nation in the World - Transperency International

Transparency International says Nigeria, under President GoodluckJonathan, remains highly corrupt. Nigeria remained rooted to the bottom of the global corruption ranking Wednesday as global corruption watchdog, Transparency International, rated it the 35th most corrupt country in the world. In a report released at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nigeria scored 27 out of a maximum 100 marks to clinch the 139th position out of the 176 countries surveyed for the report.

Tension Grips Oyo State NURTW as Police Arrest Tokyo

THERE was anxiety in motor parks in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday, as policemen from the state police command picked up the embattled leader of the state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Lateef Akinsola, also known as Tokyo. As early as 7.00 a.m, armoured personnel carriers (APCs) were sighted at Iwo Road Interchange, with a full complement of armed policemen from Egbeda Local Government Area, as well as on the Ring Road.

Man Fatally Shot Ex - wife as She Played Organ at Church

A Pennsylvania man is in police custody after he stormed into a Sunday church service and fatally shot his ex-wife as she was playing organ in the church. An elementary school music teacher walked into a church in the middle of Sunday services and shot and killed his ex-wife, police said.

"Resign Now" - Melaye's Anti-Corruption Group Tells Labour Minister

The Anti-Corruption Network has asked the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, to immediately resign for “defrauding the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” The group in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Dino Melaye, said the minister, who is also the Chairman of the white paper Committee on the Nuhu Ribadu led petroleum Revenue Task Force Committee, is no longer fit to occupy public office. It further confirmed Wogu as a “corrupt” individual who cannot be a judge in his own case. Below is a full text of the statement.

"Resign Now" - Melaye's Anti-Corruption Group Tells Labour Minister

The Anti-Corruption Network has asked the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, to immediately resign for “defrauding the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” The group in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Dino Melaye, said the minister, who is also the Chairman of the white paper Committee on the Nuhu Ribadu led petroleum Revenue Task Force Committee, is no longer fit to occupy public office. It further confirmed Wogu as a “corrupt” individual who cannot be a judge in his own case. Below is a full text of the statement.

Pope opens twitter account

Pope Benedict XVI will join Twitter from December 12, with regular tweets in eight languages from the account @pontifex just in time for Christmas, the Vatican said on Monday. “The first tweets will be answers to questions sent to the pope on matters of faith. The public can start sending them starting now,” the Vatican said.

Pope opens twitter account

Pope Benedict XVI will join Twitter from December 12, with regular tweets in eight languages from the account @pontifex just in time for Christmas, the Vatican said on Monday. “The first tweets will be answers to questions sent to the pope on matters of faith. The public can start sending them starting now,” the Vatican said.

Legal trouble for Oyedepo over kindergarten's death - PM News

The General Overseer of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo hasbeen asked to pay N2 billion within 14 days as general damages or face legal action, for the death of three-year-old Imienfan Omokaro who got drowned at Kingdom Heritage Model School operated by WinnersChapel in Benin. A letter written by Omokaro’s Counsel, Prince Peter E. Uwadiae-Igbinigie Kindergarten Imiefan: drowned in Oyedepo’s school and, dated November 28, 2012 and made available to journalists in Benin, explained that the amount was “for the callous and senseless killing of our client’s daughter, Miss Imienfan Omokaro.”

Arsenal Chairman Suffers Heart Attack

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has suffered a heart attackand is recuperating in hospital. The 76-year-old was taken ill on Friday and an Arsenal statement said he "is recovering after suffering a heart attack, following a bout of pneumonia".

Valencia sack Pellegrino after defeat to Real Sociedad

Valencia have decided to get rid of Mauricio Pellegrino as their coach. The poor display against Real Sociedad, in which Valencia lost 2-5 , was the final straw for the club's board.

West Ham Fight Back to Stun Chelsea

Rafael Benitez's troubled start to life at Chelsea plumbed new depths at Upton Park, as West Ham produced an incredible second-half comeback to snatch a memorable victory. Chants of "sacked in the morning"and "one Di Matteo" rang out as Chelsea allowed a 1-0 half-time lead to slip, with West Ham roaring back thanks to goals from Carlton Cole, Mohamed Diame and Modibo Maiga. Juan Mata fired Chelsea in front early in the first half and the visitors might have increased their advantage before the

Ojukwu's Will is Fraudulent, Says Disinherited First Son

Emeka, first son of late Biafran leader Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Saturday alleged that the will presented by Barr. Onyekwelu on Friday is fraudulent, saying the lawyeris a private counsel to Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu and not that of his late father. Ojukwu claimed he has a copy of the original will written by his father and not what he called the "fraud" presented to them as Ojukwu's will. Speaking at his country home in Nnewi, Anambra State, the late Igbo leader's son maintained that his late father's will was altered in favour of his step mother.

Nicki Minaj signs Nigerian talent

COLOURFUL rapper, Nicki Minaj, recently announced via her twitter handle that she is starting up her music label and has also signed ona Nigerian artiste and musicproducer, Parker Ighile. “My 1st official artiste has been signed! Parker who is based in London was born to Nigerian parents; his father is from Benin while his mother is Hausa,” she tweeted.

Okada rider shot by police recuperates in hospital, narrates ordeal

Mr. Atilola, a commercial motorcyclist (popularly known as Okada rider), was shot at Ilupeju, Lagos, by a police officer who was enforcing the state government’s restriction on commercial motorcyclists. The incident, which triggered an outrage, led to youth in the area aswell as other commercial motorcyclists setting up bonfires and blocking vehicular traffic for hours.

14-year-old girl beheaded after refusing man’s marriage proposal

A 14-year-old Afghangirl was beheaded and killed in an attack by two men, one of whom apparently asked her to marry him. The attack happened Tuesday, a day before new legislation was introduced in Congress calling on the U.S. government to take steps to help protect Afghan women and girls as the U.S. military prepares to exit Afghanistan.

Taraba Governor Danbaba Suntai Brain-Damaged, Can't Recognize Visitors - Sahara Reporters

Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State, who was seriously injured when his plane crashed on October 25 in Yola, capital of Adamawa State, has suffered extensive brain damage and failedto recognize members of a presidential delegation that visited him at a hospital in Hanover, Germany, an authoritative source has told SaharaReporters. A source close to a senior member of the delegation described the trip to see Mr. Suntai as highly secretive. SaharaReporters learnt that members of the delegation had officially traveled to Vatican City in Rome to witness the consecrationof Archbishop John Onaiyekan as a Cardinal of the Catholic Church.

Nassarawa House to Governor: End Violence or Get Impeached

The Nassarawa Governor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura was notified on Friday after a brief session by the State House of assembly that he faces certain impeachment if nothing is urgently done over the crisis in the state. The session wasopened by the Speaker of the house Musa Ahmed Mohammed (PDP,Nasarawa central). The meeting lasted for about an hour after which they gave the governor a seven days ultimatum.

Obasanjo fires back at Gowon over comment on Boko Haram

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, over the weekend fired back at former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, for calling him “highly irresponsible” for his criticism of the Jonathan administration’s handling of BokoHaram. General Gowon used the phrase on Obasanjo at the launch of a book, ‘Stay At The Top’, authored by a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), Omoniyi Komolafe, last week. Obasanjo had called on the President to be tougher on Boko Haram at a book launch in Warri, while delivering a speech to celebrate Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s 40th year in the ministry two weeks ago.

Cynthia Osokogu’s murder: Pharmacists released unconditionally

The two men, Maduakor Chukwunonso and Orji Osita who are pharmacists of Oxpharm Pharmacy, were accusedof selling Rohpynol Flunitrazepam-a sedative without proper prescription and were eventually charged with murder and felony. Speaking to Channels TV after their release, counsel to the pharmacists, Uchenna Nwoye said the pharmacists were released based on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution. According to Mr Nwoye, the presiding Judge, Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the Lagos High court, had on the 20 th of November ruled that “there was no evidence where the pharmacists had an agreement with the first and second defendants to kill the late Ms Osokogu.”

Jaji Bombblasts : Death toll hits 50

An eyewitness yesterday said about 50 persons were killed when twin explosions from suicide bombers hit a church at the military cantonment at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, near Kaduna, though military authorities placed the casualty figure at 11. The attack occurred at St. Andrews Protestant Church, inside the barracks, some minutesafter midday while many worshippers who came for Sunday service were still inside the church. According to the eyewitness, (a soldier, who pleaded anonymity) about 50 persons lost their lives while several others were wounded.

Newspaper vendor murdered for turning down free reader

A newspaper vendor in Calabar, Cross River State, Mr. Innocent Monday-Francis, was on Thursday murdered after an argument that followed his refusal to allow one of his neighbours, identified as Eno, to read the papers. Monday-Francis (22), who sold newspapers around the popular Flour Mill junction, along the Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar, had retired to a neighbourhood bar at Ikot-Effanga area of Calabar to take a bottle of drink when the incident occurred.

Newspaper vendor murdered for turning down free reader

A newspaper vendor in Calabar, Cross River State, Mr. Innocent Monday-Francis, was on Thursday murdered after an argument that followed his refusal to allow one of his neighbours, identified as Eno, to read the papers. Monday-Francis (22), who sold newspapers around the popular Flour Mill junction, along the Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar, had retired to a neighbourhood bar at Ikot-Effanga area of Calabar to take a bottle of drink when the incident occurred.

Unknown Gunmen Kill Christian Couple And Son In Kano

Unidentified gunmen riding on motorbikes today waylaid a Christian family on their way to church in Kano killing the father, mother and their young son at the corner of Masalaci in Unguwar-Gano Yar'akwa area on the outskirts of Kano. The couple and their son were shot around 8:15 AM while driving to church in Volkswagen golf car in an area known as the hotbed of the Boko Haram insurgent group.

Breaking News: Ten Feared Dead as Two Car Bombs Hit Military Church in Kaduna

At least ten worshippers were killed this afternoon as two car bombs exploded at the Military Protestant church inside the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, near Kaduna. An unspecified number of worshippers were injured. The director of army public relations, Brigadier General Bola Koleosho, confirmed the attacks to SaharaReporters. He also disclosed that the deadly explosions happened around 12: 30 p.m. Nigerian time. The two cars rigged with explosives rammed into the church within seconds of each other, said one eyewitness source. Two of our sources said they expected the death toll to rise. SaharaReporters could not confirm whether the casualties and wounded were all military personnel.

Larry Hagman, 'Dallas' Star, Dead at 81

American actor, director and producer, Larry Hagman, best known for his role as "J.R. Ewing" from the TV series Dallas poses for a photo in front of a backdropwith an image of downtown Dallas, during a reception at the University of Texas at Tyler. Larry Hagman, who emerged in the 1960s as the slightly befuddled astronaut in "I Dream of Jeannie," then became a major star in the 1980s primetime soap"Dallas," playing evil oil baron J.R. Ewing, has died. He was 81. Hagman's cause of death was dueto complications related to his battle with cancer according to his family.

Wind downs Kohl's parking lot light pole, damaging 5 vehicles

Wind knocked over a light pole in the parking lot of aWest Allis Kohl's Department Store on Friday, damaging five vehicles that were parked there. Someone was in one of the cars, but nobody was injured, reports the Journal Sentinel's Gitte Laasby, who tweeted from the scene.

Pakistan Suspends Mobile Networks Over Fears of Attacks

Pakistan is suspending phone coverage in many cities this weekend, an important one in the Shi’iteMuslim calendar, after a series of bomb attacks on Shi’ites triggered by mobilephones. “All the blasts that occurred in the last 15 days were mobile phone-based,” Interior Minister Rehman Malik told reporters on Friday.

"Find Boko Haram Leaders, get N290 Million Reward" - FG

On the 1st of November 2012, members of the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram said they were ready to ceasefire and listed someconditions for negotiation with the Federal Government . Since then, there has been unconfirmedreports of the Federal Government’s intention to begin negotiations with the sect. However, in a new development which might have thwarted any attempts at a dialogue, the Federal Government yesterday declared a N290 million reward for anyone who could assist to locate the leader of the sect, Imam Abubakar

Obasanjo raises N400million to build mosque

State Governors, politicians, business moguls and corporate heads on Friday gathered at the Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital to honour President Olusegun Obasanjo’s invitation for launch of his project. The occasion was the fundraisingand foundation laying ceremony of a mosque to be built inside the complex of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.

Don Jazzy announces competition for upcoming artistes with N1 million up for grabs

Don Jazzy is back again and this time he is giving away a million naira in conjunction with Samsung to the winner of the African Nations cup theme song competition. The producer was contracted to produce the official theme song and instead of havingit done by a known colleague has decided to give an upcoming artiste a chance to record the THEME SONG and get a million naira prize money.

REVEALED: I sold human parts to churches and ritual killers

November 21st will ever remain indelible in the heart of Oloko villagers as members of the palaceguard to the community leader of Ajara Topa community in collaboration with a vigilante group operating in the area arrested a man who allegedly eats and sells human parts to ritualists,operating from a hole he dug under the Gbaji bridge along the Badagry-Seme border. Joshua Akindele, 56, who hails from Etokia Local Government in Ogun State was spotted by one Anthony Amos who watched him crawl into a hole under the Gbaji bridge, confessed

20 mini-skirt ladies massacred in Maiduguri.

Barely 24 hours after over ten people were slaughtered in Maiduguri, twenty ladies in mini skirts and trousers were yesterday slaughtered in their separate homes in the metropolis by yet to be identified terrorists. This ugly development in Maiduguri is one of its kind, as many believed that most of the daily killings in Borno are only

Chelsea bid to bring Didier Drogba back from China on loan

Chelsea want to bring Didier Drogba back to the club on an extraordinary loan before the winter transfer window and they have started discussions aimed at making it happen. The European champions, who sacked their manager Roberto Di Matteo on Wednesday morning, have grown so concerned at the form of Fernando Torres that they hope to secure a temporary reunion with Drogba. The centre forward, who left Chelsea for

Pep Guardiola's agent says Chelsea will have to wait until next season

Pep Guardiola will not be joining Chelsea yet, according to his agent. Josep María Orobitg insisted that the former Barcelona manager hasnot yet made a decision about his future and will not even begin to think about potential clubs until January at the earliest. Guardiola has taken a year's sabbatical in New York and has no intention of returning before he originally planned.

Two Feared Dead In Building Collapse In Lagos

Two kids born of the same mother were killed on Wednesday when a building collapsed at number 26 Jakande Estate in IsoloLagos. A National Emergency Management Agency source said the mother of the children was also injured.

Roberto Di Matteo sacked by Chelsea after Juventus defeat

Manager Roberto Di Matteo has parted company with Chelsea,the club have announced. Di Matteo won the Champions League and FA Cup as caretaker manager last season and was given a two-year deal in June. But in the wake of the 3-0 defeat to Juventus, which has left the Blues on the brink of a ChampionsLeague exit, he has left Stamford Bridge. "The club will be making an announcement shortly regarding a new first-team manager," a statement said.

Barca through, Chelsea walk tightrope

Lionel Messi fired Barcelona into the last 16 of the Champions League with two goals in their 3-0 victory at Spartak Moscow on Tuesday but holders Chelsea are walking a tightrope after a crushing defeat by Juventus. Valencia and last season's runners-up Bayern Munich advanced from Group F with a 1-1draw in the Mestalla while free-scoring Shakhtar Donetsk beat Nordsjaelland 5-2 with a controversial Luiz Adriano hat-trick smoothing their progress from Group E.

Ex-banker sleeps on the street, goes on hunger strike

Olubiyi Odunaro, a 53-year-old former employee of Hallmark Bank Plc., has embarked on hunger strike to protest against non-payment of his terminal benefit. Besides, the ex-banker has turned a garden on Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way into his new home, vowing to remain there until he is paid his benefits.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: FG Outlines Concession Terms Breached by Bi-Courtney

The Federal Government yesterday clarified the circumstances leading to the revocation of the 25-year concession given to Wale Babalakin’s Bi-Courtney Limited for the construction and maintenance of the 105-kilometre Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The clarification came as the Ondo State Government tuesday revealed its decision to terminate the contractual agreement between it and Homan Engineering Limited, a subsidiary of Bi-Courtney within the next two-weeks for its dismal performance inthe handling of the 8.2 kilometer Fiwasaye-Oba-Ile-Airport Road. Minister of Works, Mike Onelomemen, had announced the cancellation on Monday while speaking with journalists. Some of the terms of the concession agreement allegedly breached by Bi-Courtney, included;

Another Passenger Arrested with $320,000 at Lagos Airport

In what seems to be a worrisome trend, another passenger has been arrestedat the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos while trying to travel out of the country with $320,000. The Airport Command of Nigeria Customs Service announced the arrest on Monday of the passenger identified as Onwuekwe Anthony Chidi aboard a QatarAirways flight bound for Doha, in the Gulf region. Chidi was said to be checking in at the airline’s desk, when he declared the money but he was arrested as he could not explain the source of the currency as well as show adequate proof of his business to justify being in possession of such a huge amount.

North has final say on state creation - ACF

CHAIRMAN of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Aliko Mohammed, said in Kaduna on Tuesday that the clamour for the creation of additional states inthe country could only be successful if the North agreed. He spoke at the headquarters of the ACF during the visit of a delegation from the South-South, led by Chief Isaac Jemide, urging for a state not to be created out of Delta State. According to Aliko Mohammed, “I will like to say first and foremost that if North does not agree with any state of the federation, the issue of state creation will not happen because we represent 19 of the 36 States, and if this side of the country does not accept state creation, it will not happen.

N1.3b ‘not enough’ for State House refreshments, meals

Senators were stunned yesterday to learn that the N1, 305 billion earmarked for the Presidency in the 2013 budget for refreshments, meals and other miscellaneous expenses is insufficient. In the budget, N1,305, 292, 050 is set aside for refreshment, meals and other miscellaneous expenses. State House Permanent Secretary Mr. Emmanuel Ogbile spoke on the estimate when he appearedbefore the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs to defend the N14. 7 billion Presidency budget proposal for 2013.

Prezzo Plan Moving To Nigeria

Former Big Brother Africa Stargame Housemate and Kenyan rapper, Prezzo spoke about his plans to settle in Nigeria, in a recent interview with Alero Edu and Kayode Akintemi of the Saturday morning show ‘Sunsrise'on Channels TV. The rapper who is said to be in a love affair with Nigerian representative in the 2012 BBA Stargame, Goldie, said the major reason behind his intention to relocate to Nigeria, Lagos to be precise, is to promote his musical career.

Omotola's Reality Show Kicks Off Dec 6th

Nollywood diva, Omotola Ekeinde is set to launch reality show titled"The Real Me" come December 6th, 2012 on AfricaMagic Entertainment. The show will run every Thursday (18:30/21:00 CAT)for 13 weeks. "The Real Me" reality show revolves around Omotola's personal life. It was shot in Lagos,London, Ghana, Miami and Kingston (Jamaica). Talking about her show, the actress said "nothing was off limits to the team filming her. You will get to see everything.

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Turns 55 Years

The president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan GCFR, BNER, GCON is a year older today, November 20th, 2012. He is 55 years old today as he was born in 1957. He is the 14th Head of State and current President of Nigeria. Prior to his role as President, he served as Governor of Bayelsa State and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

President Jonathan's Younger Brother Dies At Aso Rock Clinic

President Goodluck Jonathan's younger brother Meni Jonathan has died at the Aso Rock clinic Abuja today. Medical sources told SaharaReporters that Mr. Meni was flown in from Bayelsa last week to receive medical treatmentat the Villa. The cause of death hasnot been revealed.

Obasanjo chide President over media chat comments

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo fired a broadside at Dr. Jonathan over his comment on his administration’s military action Obi in 1999. The ex-President Obasanjo defended his administration’s deploymentof troops in Odi, a Bayelsa State community, in 1999, saying it achieved the purpose, which was to “uproot” the operational base of a terrorist group. He said President Jonathan was wrong to have claimed during the Presidential Media Chat that the invasionwas a failure. Jonathan was Bayelsa’s Deputy Governor during the military action. Obasanjo also justified the use of force in Zaki Biam, Benue State, following the killing of 19 soldiers by suspected terrorists. In a statement issued through his former spokesman, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Obasanjo said

ANPP to Jonathan -"We want action and not talk"

The All Nigeria Peoples Partyon Monday advised President Goodluck Jonathan to take action on major policies in his administration instead of talking. It said Nigerians are fed up with the president’s “much talk which has not yielded any reasonable result.” The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon Emma Eneukwu, accused Jonathan of not tackling corruption frontally.

34m Nigerians defecate in the open

Nigeria ranks fifth among countries whose citizens defecate in the open; with 34 million of the population involved in the practice, according to the United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF). Consequently, 500,000 Nigerian children die every year from diarrhoea and respiratory infections alone. While diarrhoea is responsible for 194,000 deaths,respiratory infections kill about 240,000. In a statement signed by Geoffrey Njoku, spokesperson for UNICEF inNigeria, the organisation, as part of events to mark World Toilet Day2012, blamed open defecation forsome of the terrible diseases threatening children and called for more efforts to provide toilets for people everywhere. “The trends in the past five years allow for cautious optimism that significant progress will be made in decreasing the number of people globally who practice opendefecation,” stated Njoku. “A lack of toilet remains one of the leading causes of illness and death among children. In Nigeria, it is estimated that diarrhoea kills about 194,000 children under fiveevery year; and in addition, respiratory infections kill another 240,000. These are largely preventable with improvements inwater, sanitation and hygiene.” UNICEF said it is supporting 50 countries, including Nigeria, to implement Community Approaches to Total Sanitation (CATS) such as community led totalsanitation aimed at empowering communities to identify their sanitation challenges and take necessary actions to end open defecation. “According to a joint UNICEF and World Health Organisation (WHO) report of 2012, it is estimated that34 million Nigerians practice opendefecation and Nigeria is amongsttop 5 countries in the world with largest number of people defecating in the open,” stated Njoku. “Community led total sanitation aims to make all communities free of open defecation by focusing on social and behaviour change and the use of affordable, appropriate technologies. The emphasis is on the sustainable use of sanitation facilities rather than the construction of infrastructure, and the approach depends on theengagement of members of the community ranging from individuals, to schools, to traditional leaders. Communities use their own capacities to attain their objectives and take a central role in planning and implementing improved sanitation.” In Nigeria, UNICEF said it partners with relevant government ministries, departments and agencies, as well as donors such as European Union and UK Aid in supporting implementation of community led total sanitation in 30 states, and over 2 million people living in more than 3,000 open defecation free communitiesare estimated to be using toilets as a result. With continuous support from governments and other partners in scaling up this approach, it says more Nigerians will live in open defecation free communities. “Community led total sanitation is a simple and an effective way of improving access to sanitation while also paving the way for their improved health,” said Ibrahim Fall, UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria. “The approach has been found to be appropriate and the best way to ensure improved and sustained access to sanitation is to empower communities to providetoilets for themselves.” Daily Times

FG terminates Bi-Courtney's contract on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The federal government has revoked its concession agreement with Bi-Courtney Ltd for the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The revocation came following the alleged repeated breach of theterms of the 25-year concession agreement, as pointed out by President Goodluck Jonathan in his media chat on Sunday. While announcing the revocation to journalists at the State House, the Minister of Works, Mike Onolememen, said government has subsequently engaged Julius Berger and RCC firms to now reconstruct the roads to avert further carnage of the expressway.

D’Banj to release album featuring Kanye West next month

Dapo Oyebanjo, more popular as D’Banj, has finally revealed the date when his first album, after the MoHits era will be released. The Kokomaster, whose Oliver Twist video won the Most Gifted Male Video, at the just concluded Channel O Music Video Awards, has confirmed ‘D King’s Men’ will be available from December 12, 2012.

Presidential Media Chat: Presidency officials accuse Jonathan of lying to Nigerians

Two officials of the Nigerian presidency have accused President Goodluck Jonathan of having “peddled falsehood” at Sunday’s presidential media chat. The officials, who requested that their names be withheld so they are not victimized, rose in stout defence of presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, who made policy announcements President Jonathan denied on Sunday. “It has just struck some of us that this President is not an honourableman,” one of the officials said this morning.

University of Abuja Shut Down

The University of Abuja has been ordered shut down by its authorities. The University was shut Monday morning following students’ unrest. Reports from Gwagwalada, where the University is situated, said trouble started when some students of the Faculty of Engineering protested the inability of the school authority to bring outa time table for their exams; even when students in other faculties have started theirs.

NEW STRATEGY: Boko Haram Dispatches Snipers to Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Abuja

The Nigerian intelligence community appears unravelled by the latest maneuverings of the Boko Haram. Sources close to the Nigerian intelligence community reveal there are strong indications that agents of Boko Haram recently dispatched snipers to the North East region of Nigeria - with a changed focus towards targeted killings and/or assassinations of persons considered prized targets. According to the source, the snipers had received extensive training in East Africa - at an Al Quada affiliated training camp.

How Lagos Politician was Murdered In Ogun State

Details have started emerging on how the former Chairman of Ikeja Local Government was killed.Hamzat who was once the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Health was shot dead at Awolesi Road, Sagamu around 9 pm on Sunday.

How Lagos Politician was Murdered In Ogun State

Details have started emerging on how the former Chairman of Ikeja Local Government was killed.Hamzat who was once the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Health was shot dead at Awolesi Road, Sagamu around 9 pm on Sunday.

Israeli air strike kills 11 civiliansin Gaza

An Israeli missile killed at least 11 Palestinian civilians including four children in Gaza on Sunday, medical officials said, apparently an attack on a top militant that brought a three-storey home crashing down. International pressure for a ceasefire seemed certain to mount in response to the deadliest single incident in five days of Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel and Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip. Egypt has taken the lead in trying to broker a ceasefire and Israeli media said a delegation from Israel had been to Cairo fortalks on ending the fighting, although a government spokesman declined to comment on the matter.

EFCC: Billionaire Ex-Council Chairman Destroys Evidence Of Corruption By Burning Down Treasury Department

Operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,have arrested one Kasimu Lawal Abubakar (a.k.a Abasco), the former Chairman of Sabon Gari Local Government, Zaria, Kaduna State The arrest followed a petition alleging that the former council boss abused his office to enrich himself. Other allegations contained in the petition include illegal acquisition of properties worth billions of naira. In the course of investigating the allegations, operatives of the Commission stormed the council only to discover that evidence would assist the investigation had been destroyed in an inferno that gutted the council secretariat building, particularly the Treasury Department.

South Africa Police arrests man with a belly full of diamonds

South African police have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of attempting to smuggle 220 diamonds out of the country in his digestive tract through Johannesburg's main airport. The Lebanese national bound for Dubai had swallowed $2.25 million worth of polished diamonds before he was stopped before a security checkpoint at Africa's biggest airport and then relieved of his concealed cargo, police said.

Retired lecturer drowns two year-old stepdaughter over sex

The Oyo state Police command has arrested Pa AyoolaOyesiji, a 62 year-old retired lecturer for drowning his two year-old stepdaughter in a bucket of water. The incidence was said to have occurred at Atipe area of Ibadan on Friday evening, November 16. It was as a result of quarrel that ensured between the man and his 22 year-old wife, Barakat Akeem, over sex. Barakat who is currently nursing a two month-old baby for the retired lecturer, was said to have given birth to two year-old Aishat before she married Pa Ayoola in December 2011.

'Kidnapping has made us as rich as Aliko Dangote'; Arrested Kidnappers Confess

In Anambra state, kidnappers could be ranked among the biggest investors and employers of labour through their filthy lucre of abducting fellow human beings and demanding ransom for their release. Through the illegal business and the huge profit, kidnappers in the state have devised a means of investing the money they get from ransom collected from relatives of their victims, in hotel business and other profitable business ventures.

P-square marks 31st birthday

Africa’s finest and arguably most popular music duo, Peter and Paul Okoye known as Psquare are a year today. The critically acclaimed award winning twin brothers released the highly anticipated video of their club banger, ‘Alingo’ co-directed by Clarence Peters and elder brother Jude Okoye. The identical twins,

Again, 7 Nigerians arrested for robbery in UAE

Just few days after 13 Nigerians were arrested for fraud in malaysia, a gang of eight members, seven of them Nigerians has been arrested by the Sharjah Police in the United Arab Emirates accused of a string of robberies from safes in Sharjah, according to the Gulf News. The eighth suspect is from Bangladesh. The men were arrested on suspicion of being involved in a series of thefts in automobile spare parts companies located in Sharjah’s industrial, an official at Sharjah Police said on Saturday. Police formed a team to investigate the case after owners of companies lodged complaints stating that the safes in their firms were burgled at night and items including cash as well as automobile spare parts were stolen from the premises.

My Husband strips me naked, ties me like ram - Housewife

Mrs, Abosede Ademola pleaded with a Lagos Grade 'A' Customary Court, sitting in Agege to dissolve her nine-year-old marriage on the grounds of being stripped naked by her husband, Azeez, who also tied her like a ram. The 35-year-old woman, who resides at 7, Community Street, Adiyan, Lagos, pleaded that the court grants her custody of the children. She alleged that her husband frequently flogged her

Shocking:Nigeria Customs men can't operate scanners!

Officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are not fully equipped to operate and maintain very complex equipment like scanners which requires a lot of expertise and discipline, according to Global Scan systems Limited, one of the service providers handling the destination inspection scheme. Mr. Fred Udechukwu, managing director/CEO of Global Scan systems Limited, said this while presenting a paper titled “Destination Inspection: Which way after December 2012″ at a one day seminar organised by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) at the International Maritime Press Centre (IMPC) in Apapa, Lagos.

Aluu 4 Killings: Tears as Toku is buried

It was another festival of tearsand lamentation in the Garden City of Port Harcourt on Friday as remains of Lloyd Toku Mike, one of the four University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) students, who was lynched in Aluu clan was committed to mother earth. The remains of the deceased was interred in Port Harcourt City cemetery, opposite Free-Town Street, off Aggrey Road Rivers State. Until his painful demise on October 5, 2012, the late Lloyd was a 200 level Engineering student of UNIPORT and first son of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Toku Mike. His dad is an Assistant Director of Programmes, Rivers State Broadcasting Service.

Breaking Up Is Like Cocaine Withdrawal: Research Shows

For a study recently published in the Journal of Neurophysiology , researchers scanned the brains ofpeople who had recently been dumped. They found the areas of the brain that were activated were the same as in those who are withdrawing from cocaine. Breaking up can be painful, we all know. But now researchers are showing that heartbreak produces many of the same physical symptoms as cocaine withdrawal. The study used MRIs to record thebrain activity of 15 university-aged women and men who had recently been dumped by their long-term partners and who described themselves as still being “absolutely and very intensely in love.”

'Open Up On Jega Bribery Claims'; ACN tells PDP

The Action Congress of Nigeria has called on the Peoples Democratic Party to open up on the allegation that political parties were budgeting money to bribe security agencies and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega,had raised the alarm that political parties usually earmarked funds to bribe INEC and security agents during election periods.

Egypt bus crash kills 50 school children after train collision

Up to 50 people are said to have died, mostly children between four and eight years old, after a speeding train crashed into a school bus in central Egypt. The bus was bringing children to school when it was hit by a train and split in two near the city of Manfalut, south of Cairo, on Saturday morning. Latest reports from senior officialssuggest 50 people have been killed, and all but two were children. One woman and the bus driver also died, according to an official.

Vacancies at Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the following positions in the Hospital. A. MEDICAL POSITIONS Lecturer/Hospital Consultants and Senior Lecturer/Senior Consultants in the following Departments: (i) Medicine (ii) Paediatrics (iii) Obstetrics and Gynaecology (iv) Surgery-Mho/Trauma (v) Anaesthesiology (vi) Radiology (vii) Pathology QUALIFICATION: For the position of Consultant, Membership Fellowship Diploma or its equivalent

Bizzare:Man gives son permission to sleep with his wife

Inbreeding has gained a new height in Suleja, as a man openly acknowledged the existence of a intimate relationship between his wife and son. Mr. Audu Ibrahim, who lives in Bakassi area in Suleja, said that there was nothing wrong with the affairs between his son and the stepmother. “I don’t want my beloved son to suffer emotionally. Since my wife is his happiness, I’m very pleasedwith it,” he said.

13 Nigerians Arrested for Fraud in Malaysia

Malaysian police authorities have arrested a group of five Nigerians using the country as base of fraudulent operations, against foreigners. The Nigerians, aged between 27 and 31, were arrested on Friday in Nilai by police following several months of intelligence gathering and investigations, Malaysia’s NewStraitsTimes has reported online. According to the report, the country’s Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said the syndicate was believed to have cheated various victims abroad of RM1.86 million.

Eminent Jurist, Kayode Eso dies at 87

Eminent jurist and former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Kayode Eso, is dead. He was aged 87. According to a release issued by the family, Eso died peacefully at the Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom, in the early hours of Friday, after a brief illness. The release also stated that he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Aina Eso, and children, Funmilayo Eso-Williams and Olumide Eso.

Jailed Ibori Uses Newspaper Advert To Congratulate Alamieyeseigha On Birthday

Imprisoned former Governor James Onafefe Ibori of Delta State today bought a full-page advert ina Nigerian newspaper to congratulate his peer, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, on his 60th birthday. Mr. Alamieyeseigha was a former governor of Bayelsa State. Like Mr. Ibori, he was ensnared in legal trouble in the UKfor his money laundering activities. He escaped from UK authorities and arrived in Nigeria where he was tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and jailed.

Halliburton Bribery Scam: Million-Dollar Bribes Were Wired To Abdulsalami Abubakar,Julius Berger, And Obasanjo - Sahara Reporters

A report published today by Vanguard newspaper has uncovered a list of some of the foreign banks used to funnel close to $200 million in Halliburtonbribes to Nigerian officials, including two former heads of states. Under pressure from the United States, President Goodluck Jonathan recently directed that the files on the $180 million Halliburton bribery scam be reopened and the principal suspects re-arrested for prosecution.

Paschal wins Gulder Ultimate Search 9.

Paschal Eronmose, the brain boy has finally emerged the winner of the Gulder Altimate Search 9; The Gate Keeper's fortune and he is entitled to a whooping sum of N9m (the highest ever since the event debuted many years back), a brand new SUV and a N500, 000 ‘swagger’ allowance. The competition which has never been won by a female see paschal narrowly edged out Onyinye Udodi, the last female contestant standing. He thus become the 9th winner of the 100 percent Nigerian Reality TV show. He will be formally presented with his prizes later today at the Le Meridien Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State at the reveal party. Governor Godswill Akpabio is expected to be the special guest of honour. Onyinye however getsthe sum of N4 million as total prize money – made up of N3 million for emerging second placed contestant and N1 million for emerging Gulder Ultimate Search last female contestant standing. On the last day of the competition, four contestants remained. They were Paschal, Onyinye, James Adah and Nuhu Zigwayi. The hunt for the treasure started in the morning when all four, who had spent the night at an old oil mill, were directed to assemble at the mouth of an old fire bridge. After travelling for hours, they arrived at the location where they were subjected to their first challenge. Congratulations Paschal

Goldie and Prezzo plan secretly wedding?

Rumours have been flying around and we can’t help but assume that Kenyan rapper Prezzo and Nigerian pop singer Goldie are in a relationship. Sources are now claiming the celebrity pair are planning to tie the knot. Nothing is confirmed yet, but we have information they may have already picked a date : Saturday, February 9, 2013.

Road accidents kill 189 people in Ondo in 10 months

Over 189 people have died from road accidents in Ondo State between January and October this year, the Federal Road Safety Corps,FRSC , has said. The Ondo State Sector Commander of the Corps, Mary Wakawa, who disclosed this while speaking to PREMIUM TIMES in Akure, said an estimated 1,170 persons were injured in road mishaps within the same period.

Scientists unravel why Einstein was a genius

Physicist Albert Einstein's brain had an"extraordinary" prefrontal cortex - unlike those of most people - which may have contributed to his remarkable genius, a new study has claimed. According to the study led by Florida State University evolutionary anthropologist Dean Falk, portions of Einstein's brain have been found to be unlike those of most people andcould be related to his extraordinary cognitive abilities.

Justin Bieber wants to own soccer team; Tips Beckham for coaching job

Teen pop star Justin Bieber says he wants to start a Los Angeles soccer team and hopes football star David Beckham will coach it. The 18-year-old Boyfriend hitmaker plans to follow Robbie Williams and Vinnie Jones by setting up acelebrity football squad, reported Daily Star online. Williams's team is LA Vale, named after his hometown clubPort Vale, and 47-year-old Joneshas two teams, Hollywood United and Hollywood Allstars."I've been playing a lot of soccerover the last two or three years. I've been really enjoying it.

Barca players responsible for Guardiola exit - Alves

Barcelona and Brazilian defender Dani Alves believes Pep Guardiola left the club because the players were no longer responding to him as he had wished. In his four years with Catalans, Guardiola quickly became arguably the most successful coach to have ever managed them.

Boko haram: Gunmen kill Borno Water Resources Director

Gunmen, yesterday, killed the Director of Design and Construction in the Borno State Ministry of Water Resources, Mallam Ali Mohammed Sheriff in Maiduguri, the state capital. Sheriff’s death is coming barely 24hours after a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Land and Survey, Mallam Yerima and another lecturer with the Department of Geography, University of Maiduguri, Mr. Babagana Kolo were trailed to their houses and shot dead in Maiduguri metropolis.

We Must Remove Fuel Subsidy Totally – Jonathan

NIGERIANS were told yesterday to brace up for a full deregulation of the petroleum industry’s downstream sector. Fuel prices range from N100 per litre to N110 and N130 in many states – no thanks to supply problems. Motorists are grumbling. But the situation may get worse – price-wise – going by Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s speech yesterday.

I learnt political notes from Saraki– Babangida

Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday described the late Dr. Olusola Saraki as a refined politician from whom he learnt a “few political notes.” Also, a former Governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu said the late Saraki was a bridge between the North and the South. Babangida, who spoke on Saraki in a statement released through his Media Adviser, Prince Kassim Afegbua, said the former Senate Leader understood the dynamics of politics.

I learnt political notes from Saraki– Babangida

Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday described the late Dr. Olusola Saraki as a refined politician from whom he learnt a “few political notes.” Also, a former Governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu said the late Saraki was a bridge between the North and the South. Babangida, who spoke on Saraki in a statement released through his Media Adviser, Prince Kassim Afegbua, said the former Senate Leader understood the dynamics of politics.

Grandfather bags first class degree

A grandfather, Aderemi Alli, was among the 21 first class graduates produced by the University of Ibadan at its convocation ceremony held on Thursday in Ibadan. Alli, 57, was among the three first class graduates produced by the institution’s Faculty of Law. He hadhad a first degree in Economics Education 31 years ago.

Nigerian First Lady Patience Jonathan Still Sick

Despite her return to Nigeria in pomp and circumstance about one month ago, First Lady Patience Jonathan is still sick, SaharaReporters sources say. Saharareporters learned that shortly after the public relations exercise that attended her return, she retired into a medically-induced bed rest that has her kept her away from the public, unable to attend to official duties.

Rockets strike Tel Aviv area; three Israelis killed in attack on south

On day one of the fight between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Defense Forces executed a top leader of the militant group — and took to Twitter and YouTube to brag about it. On day two, the Palestinian group hit back, launching its most sophisticated rockets and announcing every new barrage on social media. The counteroffensive is a major change from the last time the IDF and Hamas battled, during 2009s “Operation Cast Lead.” Then, the Palestinian militant movement used improvised rocket-launchers to dump crude rockets on the Israeli towns nearest to Gaza.

Soji Taiwo (Omo Banke) Reacts To Pasuma’s Daughter Sex Allegation

It started like a mere rumour that Wasilat Odetola, the precious daughter of prolific fuji star, wasiu Alabi known as pasuma wonder, and Soji Taiwo known as Ose Ose Omo banke are having hot romance.The allegation which is currently generating discussions among people has influenced the actor to respond to the sex scandal. Hear it from soji who is currently in America: It has just gotten to my attention here in theU.S. That some unreliable persons are attributing me to an affair with Wasilat, Pasuma’s daughter.

'I will marry Iyanya if he proposes' - actress Yvonne Nelsom

According to Yes! Magazine, when asked if she would marry Iyanya if he proposed,Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson, who pointed out that she was single and searching, replied: Maybe, yeah, maybe. You never know. Yeah. I will accept if he proposes. I mean, he's good, a nice guy. Excerpts from the interview... Yes! : Have you found the right man? Yvonne : Not yet. I am still searching Yes!: Can you tell us about your alleged romance with Iyanya because he mentioned your name in one of his tracks Yvonne : He is a good friend of mine. I am his biggest fan. I love his music. He's an amazing guy, special guy! That's about it. Yes! : If he proposes to you today, would you say yes? Yvonne : Maybe, yeah, maybe. You never know. Yeah. I will accept if he proposes. I mean, he's good,a nice guy

Zambia team bus attacked following win against South Africa

Two boys aged 12 and 13 have been taken into custody for the attack, which happened as Zambia departed Johannesburg's Soccer City on Wednesday, following a 1-0 friendly victory. "Very sad that Zambian bus was stoned and Kennedy Mweene sustained a head injury. Has had stitches and is ok, but the incident was shameful," said a tweet, posted in the early hours of Thursday morning on the Zambian FA's Twitter account.

‘Why Dana Crash Victims’ Families Have Not Been Paid’

The families of the Sunday, 3 June,2012 Dana Airline plane crash victims have yet to collect the remaining 70 per cent compensation from the airline’s insurance company, an official has said. Dr Harold Demuren, the Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), said this on Wednesday in an interview with journalists at the NCAA annex, Ikeja, Lagos.

60 Nigerians Deported From UK Over Marriage, Visa Scams - PM News

At least 60 Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom have been deported because of various criminal offences. P.M.NEWS learnt that some of the deportees had contravened immigration rules. While some were deported for their involvement in crimes such as rape, stealing, smoking and selling of hard drugs, others used fake visa or engaged in fake marriages.

Fela Durotoye to break world records with book reading in 17 countries, 17 cities

A reading festival is scheduled to hold globally on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in 17 countries and 17cities and may break three world-reading records. Spear headed by Nigerian motivational speaker Fela Durotoye , the Project, Gemstone Global Reading festival is scheduled to create a world record with the reading of his book ‘17 Secrets of High Flying Students’.

‘My father lived an exemplary life of service’ – Bukola Saraki

Former Kwara State Governor Bukola Saraki has released a statement following his father Olusola Saraki ‘s death this morning, on behalf of the Saraki family. In the 120 words note, Saraki describes his father as a father who ‘lived an exemplary life of service, andselfless devotion to development of his people and nation’.

‘KWAM 1 is not dating my daughter ‘ – Pasuma dispels rumours

Fuji star Wasiu Alabi popularly Pasuma has denied the reports that he and Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshall KWAM 1 have fallen apart and are no longer in talking terms. According to a statement released by his management, it has been alleged that the rift might have been fuelled when Pasuma dropped the ‘ Arabambi ’ title from his name.

Olusola Saraki: Kwara declares 3-day mourning

Following the death of Second Republic Senate Leader and frontline elder statesman, Dr. Olusola Saraki, the Kwara State Government on Wednesday declared a three-day mourning period across the state in honour of the late political stalwart. According to the state Governor, Abdulfattah Ahmed who announced the demise of the late iconic leader at the Government House in Ilorin, the late Waziri of Ilorin passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 79.

Israel kills Hamas commander, bombs Gaza targets

Israel killed the military commander of the Islamist group Hamas in a missile strike on the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and launched air raids across the enclave, pushing the two sides to the brink of a new war. The attacks marked the biggest escalation between Israel and Gaza militants since a 2008-2009 conflict and came despite signs on Tuesday that neighboring Egypt had managedto broker a truce in the enclave after a five day surge of violence.

‘Men should examine their testicles’ Expert Says

Prosper Igboeli, a gynecologist, has advised every male to go for regular testicular examination to help detect testicular cancer in its early stage. Igboeli, who is also the Managing Director of M and M Hospital, Fertility and IVF Centre, said that just as women are encouraged to perform monthly self examination on their breasts, men are also encouraged to perform monthly examination of their testes to detect testicular cancer early and increase their chances of survival.

Banks to Stop ATM Charges

All charges accruing from theuse of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of ‘other banks’ are to be suspended with immediate affect, the Bankers’ Committee announced Tuesday. It also emerged that the committee is planning a significant donation to victims of the recent floods which affected some states the country. It said a formal announcement would soon be made to that effect.

27-year-old student wins MTN’s wonder plane

A 27-year-old student based in Port Harcourt , Rivers State , has been announced as the winner of the MTN Ultimate wonder promo. Ebube Essien- Garricks was on Tuesday announced the winner of the wonder aeroplane MTN promo,but she asked for the equivalent N64 million. “We are delighted to announce that Miss Ebube Essien-Garricks, a 27 year old student based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has emerged winner of the brand new Cessna 182T AEROPLANE in the MTN Ultimate Wonder Promo which ended today,” the telecommunication company said.

Second hand clothes can cause candidiasis, hepatitis – Expert

A medical expert, Elizabeth Uzorji, has said that users of second handclothes risk contracting candidiasisand hepatitis A, B and C. Ms. Uzorji said in Jos on Tuesday that such diseases were air borne and could be contracted easily through the constant use of second hand clothes.

EFCC negotiates with PDP chairman’s son over fuel subsidy fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , has entered into ‘discussion’ with Mahmud Tukur, son of the People’s Democratic Party Chairman, Bamanga Tukur , over his role in the fuel subsidy scam, his lawyer told the court. Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the High Court of Lagos State , Ikeja, on Tuesday adjourned the trial of Mahmud, after his lawyer said that they have entered into a ‘discussion’ with the EFCC.

Pastors, Religious Leaders Should Go To Jail — Tunde Bakare

The convener of Save Nigeria Group, SNG, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has accused some pastors and religious leadersof aiding and abetting corruption in the country, saying that they should all belocked up in a Nigerian prison in order for them to feel the pulse of the commonman on the street. The Latter Rain Assembly pastor, who said this during the group’s State of The Nation Lecture 2 held at NECABuilding, CBD, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, called for a revolution, which he said should start from the churches and mosques.

I Don't Own Any Private Jet --Sam Adeyemi

Senior Pastor, Day Star Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, says he never had a private jet as being reported in the media. He spoke at his church in Oregun, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, in the wake of the acquisition of a private jet by the President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor. Adeyemi told a gathering at the Annual Excellence in Leadership Conference, ELC organised by the church that "I do not own a private jet," adding that the mediawere just speculating what was not.

Finally, the Federal Government will today (Tuesday) reopen the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, one week ahead of the scheduled delivery date of November 6, 2012. The government had partially closed the bridge on July 7 toenable the contractor, Messrs Boroni Prono and Company Limited, to replace eight expansion joints on the bridge for a contract sum of N1bn. The reopening of the bridge will come as a welcome reliefto motorists and commuters,who have had to connect Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah and Epe from different parts of the mainland through Western Avenue due to restriction of vehicular movement on the bridge from 12 noon to 12am, while opening for movement to the mainland within the same time.

Finally, the Federal Government will today (Tuesday) reopen the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, one week ahead of the scheduled delivery date of November 6, 2012. The government had partiallyclosed the bridge on July 7 toenable the contractor, Messrs Boroni Prono and Company Limited, to replace eight expansion joints on the bridge for a contract sum of N1bn.

Kaduna Bomb Blast: 111 Victims Discharged from Hospitals

Smartening from the Sunday bomb blast at St Rita’s Catholic Church, Malali, Kaduna, the Kaduna State Governor, Mr. Patrick Yakowa, Monday took another look at the incessant terror attacks on the state and declared that coping with the aftermath of the attacks posed the greatest challenge he has in governance, and one of the outstanding problems in the history of the state. He looked pensive and distant in thoughts when he addressed a press conference on the blast Monday.

Girl, 16, Grow beards after rare medical treatment

For any young girl, her teenage years can often be the hardest time in her life as well as the most memorable and fun. For 16-year old Nana, who recently found herself growingthick facial and body hair afterundergoing a life-saving drug treatment, they're becoming years she'd rather now spend alone, hiding in her room.

Burna Boy falls off stage while performing with Dammy Krane at The Headies 2012

There were a lot of highlights at the 2012 edition of The Headies held at the Expo hall of the Eko Hotels and Suits lastSaturday but one that has got everyone talking is centered around act Burna Boy who fell off the stage as he was about perform.

Teacher flogs 12-year-old pupil to death for failing to do her homework

A 12-year-old pupil of a secondary school in Awka, Anambra State, Miss Chidimma Ukachukwu, has died after she was allegedly flogged by her teacher for failing to do her homework. A reliable source in the school told the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Tuesday that the girl died on Thursday last week after she was flogged.

N47.6billion Theft: Court Closes Case As Akingbola Again Fails To Produce Witness.

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja before Justice Habeeb Abiru has closed a case of theft of N47.6billion instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against a former managing director of former Intercontinental Bank plc now Access Bank plc, Erasmus Akingbola and his associate, Bayo Dada. Justice Abiru closed the case on Monday, 22 October, 2012 at the resumed hearing of the trial whenthe defense team led by Felix Fagbohungbe, SAN, failed to present a witness to testify to some documents brought before the court via a subpoena from Rockson Engineering Limited. The court had already granted three different adjournments to the defense in order to produce the supposed witness without any success.

Kidnappers Fed Us With Rice, Stew -- Freed School Kids-PM News

Johnson and Tricia Eko, the children of Johnson Eko, the Director at the Cross River State Sports Commission kidnapped lastweek by hoodlums along the Murtala Muhammed Highway while their mother was taking them to school, were on Friday evening released by their captors. The two kids aged 10 and six were abandoned by their captors at the Women and Children Hospital owned by Mrs Onari Dukethe wife to Mr Donald Duke, former governor of Cross River State, located at the Murtala Muhammed Highway, near the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar.<--more--!> Johnson, the 10 year-old pupil of the Hill crest Primary School, located at Ikotonim, Calabar, said they were well treated by their captors. "They fed us with boil yam and egg, rice and stew and they never beat us," he said. The Cross Rive State Commissionerof Police, Mr Osita Ezechukwu told newsmen on Saturday in his office at the Police headquarters, Diamond Hill Calabar, that the captors released the children following a manhunt by the policefor them. "On receipt of the complaint of the kidnap of the two kids, the criminal Investigation Department(CID) and other co-opted specialised units swung into action and intensive investigation commenced by vigorous combingof all nooks and crannies of the city in search of the kids and the kidnappers, the criminals were constrained to abandon the children at Women and Children Hospital and escaped". Unconfirmed report, however, said the parents paid the sum of N1 million before e the children were released. The children, Mr Ezechukwu said, were in good health and had been reunited with their parents and warned that though no atte4st had been made, there wasstill a man hunt for the hoodlums.Their mother, Mrs Juliet Johnson Eko, mother of the two kids said she was thankful to God and the police for assisting in recovering their children. Meanwhile, the Rivers Commissioner for Power, Mr Augustine Nwokocha, has been freed by his captors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)recalls that the commissioner wasabducted by gunmen on Oct. 12 at Omoku in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command, Mr Ben Ugwuegbulam, told NAN on Sunday in Port Harcourt that Nwokocha was release on Oct.19 at 9:30 p.m. He said that another person who was abducted together with Nwokocha had also regained his freedom, adding, however, that the identity of the person was yet to be known. Ugwuegbulam said the command was not aware if any ransom waspaid before the commissioner could be released.

Lionel Messi’s baby rumour is false

The reports circulating that Lionel Messi, the Barcelona forward who’s girlfriend is pregnant has given birth to a baby boy and he is called Thiago has been confirmed false as the player’s charitable organization has now stated.

Abuja Driver Tricks 16-Yr-Old Teenage Mother Into Marriage, Sells Baby For N500,000

When Peace Asugwo a teenage mother willingly accepted to marry an Abuja based driver out desperation and frustration, shenever had inkling of what would behalf her and her one month old baby in less than one week after their marriage.

House boy steals N25m jewellery of General Bajowa's wife -PM News

Thieves appear to be targeting the treasure boxes of wives of Nigeria’s retired generals with another case of a house help whostole the jewellery of the wife of General Olu Bajowa. Last month in Kano, thieves stole the N20million jewellery of Mariam, wife of the late Nigerian dictator, General Sani Abacha. The latest incident happened in Ibadan.

Patience Jonathan discharged from German hospital, checks into hotel

THE First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has left the Horst Schmidt Klinik in Wiesbaden, Germany, where she was treated for an undisclosed ailment for about a month, Vanguard can authoritatively report. She reportedly left the hospital two days ago. Doctors at the Horst Schmidt Klinik in Wiesbaden last week were reported to have told the media they had been in touch with Nigerian officials on Patience’s condition.

Terror in Jalingo as drinking joint bombed

A bomb blast occurred this evening at a bear parlor in Doruwa area of Jalingo, Taraba state. This blast happened right infront of a brothel, a stone throw from the state ministry of works.

Unknown Gunmen Kill 26 Students at Fed. Poly Mubi in Adamawa

Unidentified gunmen invaded a place in Mubi Adamawa state close to the Federal Polytechnic killing several students in an off-campus accommodation. Emergency workers said they have mobilized several agencies to the area to carry out search and rescue operation.

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.

Get 1MB Daily with N5 from MTN

This is a Great Move by MTN i must Say, i Love this Plan.. Not because its Cheap but because it will be Cool even if you have a very Low Acc Balance you can still Quickly Browse the Internet.

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.