Tinubu Lists Ground Rules for Aspirants

All Progressives Congress, APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has listed the ground rules for all 13 aspirants for the governorship ticket of the party in Lagos State.

Gory Tales of Bloodbath In Yobe

STUDENTS OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY DEMONSTRATION SECONDARY SCHOOL SENT OUT FOR
DEFAULTING IN SCHOOL FEES AT SAMARU-ZARIA IN KADUNA STATE ON FRIDAY 

Running away from the school assembly ground with his white uniform stained with blood and bits of flesh, a traumatised student of Government Comprehensive Senior Science Secondary School, Potiskum, Yobe State, who survived a suicide bomb attack that claimed the lives of 47 of his colleagues with 79 others injured, yesterday, recounted his experience. The incident was considered one of the worst attacks on schools.

138 Companies Licenses to Provide Prepaid Meters

The Federal Government has given approval to about 138 companies to function as Metering Service Providers in the Nigeria power sector.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, in a document obtained by Vanguard, disclosed that the companies were certified after due inspection and consideration.

Specifically, five companies were certified as meter manufacturers; 13 companies were given government approval to import meters into the country, while 28 companies were certified as meter vendors.

Also, thirteen companies were approved by NERC as individual meter installers while 79 companies were certified as corporate installers.

The five companies approved as meter manufacturers are Elsewedy Electric Nigeria Limited, Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Limited (MEMMCOL), Uni Star Hitech Nigeria Limited, Electricity Meter Company Nigeria Limited (EMCON) and Mojec International.

Kidnappers of Allison Madueke’s Sister Arrested

Rivers State Police Command has arrested a notorious kidnapper in the state, who was allegedly behind the recent abduction of the sister of Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke.

N5 Billion Recovered, 40 Arrested Over Oil Subsidy Fraud

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, yesterday, in Enugu, said the commission had cracked oil subsidy fraud in which over N5 billion had been recovered and more than 40 suspects arrested.

Nyanya Bombing Suspect Begs Court For Bail

Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche

The alleged mastermind of the April 14 bomb blast that killed over 75 persons at a crowded motor park in Nyanya Abuja, Aminu Ogwuche, ‎yesterday, begged a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to order his immediate release from detention.

Fashola Arrests LASAA Employee For Driving Against Traffic

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Friday arrested an employee of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Israel Onyemaechi, for driving against traffic.

13 PDP Govs Reject Deputies As Successors

National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’Azu

All the 13 outgoing governors of the Peoples Democratic Party have rejected their deputies as their successors, investigations by our source have revealed.

“Poorest of the Poor” gets N3 Million - FG

The Federal Government, through the National Directorate of Employment, has provided N3m grant to 300 “poorest of the poor” people in six local governments areas of Ekiti State.

Aki and PawPaw Part Ways

Diminutive actors, Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme, popularly known as Aki and Paw paw, are renowned for holding on to their bond of friendship with utmost respect. This has not only seen them pairing in countless home videos, but have literally had them living like Siamese twins in the showbiz industry.

Two Teenage Boys Arrested For Practicing Homosexuality

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two teenage boys, Gideon Harrison and Ifeanyi Ezeorji, for allegedly having sex with each other in the Ikotun area of Lagos.

Fresh Nasarawa Attack: More Than 32 People Killed

A screen grab from a new video released on Sunday by Boko Haram showing 

its members patrolling the streets of one of its captured towns in the North-East.

No fewer than 32 people have been ambushed and killed in Arikya-Soni , Nasarawa State by persons suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.

Enugu Woman Baths Husband With Acid

Police in Enugu has revealed that a woman has allegedly bathed her husband with a substance said to be an acid during a scufflle.

Bomber Kills 47 Students Gathered For Morning Assembly

Nearly 50 pupils were killed on Monday in a suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria blamed on Islamist group Boko Haram - one of the deadliest attacks against schools teaching a so-called Western curriculum.

Anambra: Three Killed, Woman Rescued As Kidnappers Battle Police

A six-man gang of suspected kidnappers yesterday engaged Anambra State Police Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in a gun battle at Okpoko in Ogbaru local government area during which three members of the gang were feared dead and a woman, Mrs. Edith Maduekwe, kidnapped by the gang, rescued by the police.

Tony Tetuila Warned To Drop His Political Ambition

It is no longer news that Tony Tetuila of the defunct pop group Remedies has intentions to run in the forthcoming general elections in 2015.

Toke Makinwa Birthday Photos

Popular OAP and Vblogger, Toke Makinwa turned the big 30 during the week, November 3 to be precise but due to tight schedule of work, the HipTv 'Trending' presenter opted to mark her birthday in grand style over the weekend. She celebrated her 30th birthday with friends at Quilox club in Lagos.

We'll Meet In Heaven- Tuface Idibia

Over the weekend, the entire residents of Amufu in Ojapo community, Okpokwu Local government area of Benue State were in tears as they bade farewell to their illustrious son, Pa. Michael Agbo Idibia, a renowned agriculturalist and a father to one of Nigeria's music legend, Tuface Idibia, who lost the battle to cancer few months back.

Wedding Of The Year

15 Private Jets Pick Guests To The Wedding Of Two Benin Billionaires Children's Traditional Marriage

People Say I'm More Talented Than Tuface

Faze is relatively doing well for himself and his music career. Even as his ex co- group member Tuface has outshined him in fame and wealth. But for the 'Tattoo girl' crooner, it is only normal for people to compare him with Tuface.

Dr Myles Munroe And His Wife Ruth Die In A Plane Crash

Nine people are dead after a private jet crashed as it approached the island of Grand Bahama on Sunday.

APC, PDP Disagree Over Fayose’s Assets

The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State have disagreed over Governor Ayo Fayose not having declared his assets.

Man Stabs Two Sudan Presidential Guards To Death

An attacker with a knife has killed two soldiers guarding a gate at Sudan’s presidential palace before being shot dead by other troops, the president’s press secretary has said.

How I Started My Business With N120 - Chisco Boss

When it comes to entrepreneurship, Chief Dr. Chidi Anyaegbu, CEO Chisco group has not only proved himself but has blazed a trail that others can follow.

I Have No Business With My Son And His Girlfriend - Shan George

Nollywood actress, Shan George, who is currently still enjoying grand motherhood, says she does not have any business if her grand child was born out of wedlock as she is happy that the child is alive.

I Was Able To Woo My Wife Through Another Woman

Nollywood actor, Yomi Fash Lanso, has disclosed that the character he plays in movies are actually not his true personality but all professionalism to enable good delivery of the script.

My Name 2Bbaba Is For Publicity

Hypertek record label boss, Tuface or better still Tubaba as he now wish to be addressed, has spoken about his change of name, revealing that he wanted to be more official which is why he preferred being addressed to as ‘Tubaba.’

I Don't Find Iyanya Attractive

Yesterday Topnotch rznd b singer; Iyanya posted a photo of himself displaying his toned body. The picture shows him shirtless, exposing some abs. This not the first time he will be doing this but

Why Pastors Need Private Jets

Pastor Felix Omobude is the General Superintendent of New Covenant Gospel Church, an arm of Gospel Light International Ministries, GLIM, and the National President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).

PDP Shifts National Convention

The national Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, shifted the party’s National Convention, slated for December 6, to December 10 and 11, just as it extended the submission of expression of interest and nomination forms by President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2015 presidential election by one week.

Fresh NFF Crisis Looms

Giwa and Pinnick

Gladiators of the Nigeria Football Federation crisis are warming up for a fresh round of controversy as the appeals committee is expected to meet between November 11 and 12 to examine all the petitions emanating from the September 30 elections held in Warri, Delta State.

World’s Top-Earning Authors

The announcement of this year’s highest earning author  was swallowed in near silence: much unlike in 2013, when the unexpected winner E.L. James, made instant headline news around the world.

Govt Houses Costlier Than Nigerian Universities

State House, Bayelsa

The cost of building many government houses in Nigeria is far higher than what it takes to build many universities in the country with some state houses gulping as high as nine times more than the cost of building a university, Saturday Punch investigations has shown.

Brazil To Play In Nigeria

Nigeria will host five-time world champions Brazil in a high-profile friendly on March 29 at a new provincial stadium that was opened on Friday, officials said.

Gunmen Kill Gov Al-Makura’s Driver

The Police in Nasarawa said on Saturday that some gunmen assassinated Mr Abdullahi Mairuwa, the Head Driver of Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of the state.

S/Sudan Leaders Get 15-Day Ultimatum To End Violence

The East Africa regional body, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), has given the two parties in the South Sudan conflict 15-day ultimatum to end the violence or face sanctions.

Forces from the South Sudan Government and rebel group of the SPLMA in opposition, led by former Vice President Reik Machar, had in December 2013, engaged in violence, following an alleged move to overthrow the Salva Kiir-led government.

The UN refugee agency said hundreds of thousands of people were killed in the fighting with about two million persons displaced, while some 570, 000 others fled to neighboring Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Sudan.

The two parties had failed to honour the Dec. 23 cessation of hostilities agreement, as fighting to control the oil state continued by the two forces.

Efforts of the IGAD-led mediated negotiations to end the violence failed as the two parties traded blames for their inability to restore peace in the newest country.

However, the East African leaders, at the end of the 28th Extra- Ordinary Summit of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of States and Governments on Nov. 6 and 7 in Addis Ababa, resolved that the crises must end or the parties would face sanction.

 The IGAD Chairperson and Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Dessalegn, made the announcement on Saturday, in a communiqué after the two-day summit.

“The Assembly of IGAD Heads of States and Governments accepts the need for a further period of 15 days to be accorded to the parties to complete consultations on these matters.“

Dessalegn said the parties had committed to an unconditional, complete and immediate end to all hostilities that would bring the war to an end effective from the date of the resolution.

This Car Will Blow Your Mind

When Toyota rolled an innocuous-looking Camry onto the floor at SEMA it was nothing to write home about, that is, until they lifted up the entire body to reveal an 850-horsepower dragster. This sleeper car really blew the minds of attendees, who rushed to get a good look as a thunderous growl erupted from the seemingly innocent Camry.

More Sexual Abuse In The Banks Than In Nollywood

Eberechukwu Nwizu known as Bayray Mcwinzu started her journey in the movie industry after winning the third edition of the Amstel Malta Box Office in 2007. She was able to hold her own until an experience put her off the scene.

Muslim-Muslim Ticket, No Way – Bimbo Daramola

A member of the National Assembly, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, has dismissed the speculation that his party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) is going to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the

Muma Gee Opens Up On Why She’s Going Into Politics

The last may not have been heard of entertainers who are delving into politics. The latest name on the long list is singer cum actress, Gift Eke popularly known as Muma Gee.

See How Many Artistes MI Featured In His New Album

Everybody is talking about MI’s new album, The Chairman, but it appears no one has a clue the artiste featured 25 artistes in the album to bring to his fans varying flavours to suit varying tastes.

Softly…. Softly…. Softly

It is all so predictable and all so sad. Our number four citizen and Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal jumped ship last week Tuesday. I don’t think his defection caught anybody by surprise least of all the powers that be in the PDP. You would have had to be living in Mars to be surprised by his defection. It was always going to be when not if. But what did catch me by surprise was his action immediately after his defection when he mounted the podium gleefully with a broom in his hand to announce that his new party was going to sweep away you know who.

Bloody Tales Of Okija Shrine

Echoes of the controversial and dreaded Okija shrines resonated, Weekend, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State following fight for supremacy between the Chief Priests of the shrines and youths in the area. The elderly priests alleged that the youths have hijacked their shrines and are duping and killing unsuspecting patronizers of the notorious Ogwugwu—Akpu and Ogwugwu—Isi—Ula shrines by parading themselves as priests.

Helen Oritsejafor: My Husband is a Good Man to a Fault

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) President had has received some bashings lately due his jet's involvement in the $9.3m money for arms saga. His wife, Mrs. Helen Oritsejafor, who is all geared up for another Jubilee Word Festival of her husband’s ministry, the Word of Life Bible Church, in a recent interview with Mary Ekah, defends him passionately and says it was all scam

2 Feared Dead, 20 Injured: Akwa Ibom Stadium Opening

The highly-awaited opening of the Akwa Ibom International Stadium might have turned into the tragedy, with 2 people feared dead and 20 injured.

Aliko Dangote's Wealth Falls - Now Ranks 37th In The World

Less than 24 hours after the Nigerian billionaire and business mogul, Aliko Dangote, rose to the 23rd position on Forbes Magazine’s ranking of World Richest Person, the President of Dangote Group has been downgraded and dropped by 14 places to become the 37th richest in the world.

Important Information about 2015 JAMB UTME

As the Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) continues e-Registration of the candidates for the 2015/2016 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME), it is essential to remind about the key changes which will apply.

No President Resigns During War, Jonathan tells APC

The Presidency has said there is no part of the world where the President resigns during an ongoing war.

It therefore challenged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to tell Nigerians where such presidents had resigned during war time.

DPO Rapes A Woman In Lagos State

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a Divisional Police Officer, Mr. Oladipo Afolayan, for allegedly raping a woman in his office.

Ojukwu’s Spirit’ll lead us through elections – Ojukwu’s Son

National chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA yesterday kicked off his senatorial campaign at the grave yard of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s country home’ Nnewi, Anambra state.