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.

SICK BED: Ex-Eagles Stars visits Former Stationery Stores Captain, Yomi Peters

Former Nigeria stars Peter Rufai and Clement Temile and some other ex-players on Wednesday paid a visit to former Stationery Stores captain, Yomi Peters, on his sickbed, at the General Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos.

Nigerian Soldiers Kill 16 Yobe Worshippers, Cleric Missing

Nigerian soldiers have reportedly killed 16 men in the country’s northeast just hours after they were arrested leaving a mosque, according to nurses at a hospital that received the bodies.

Bishop David Oyedepo Stopped From Opening School In UK

Human rights campaigners and the National Secular Society are urging the United Kingdom government to turn down a request by Bishop David Oyedepo’s church, Winners’ Chapel International, accused of linking poor discipline to witchcraft, to open an independent school in Kent.

Fire Guts NNPC Pipeline in Lagos, Many Feared Dead

Scores of suspected pipeline vandals were Thursday feared killed in a massive inferno that gutted a petroleum pipeline belonging to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, at Ijedodo area of Lagos State.

Facebook Creates Donations Button To Help Fight Ebola

The button, which will appear at the top of user news feeds, will enable an easy donation to groups such as International Medical Corps, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Save the Children.

Which Record Label is More Credible in Nigeria?

The Nigerian music industry has developed so much that people earn a living from music, to the point that artistes like Wizkid, Davido, Kcee, Harrysong and many others alike can afford to buy cars of their choice which goes for several millions without having to call on mummy and daddy. But the major challenge up and coming artistes are having is getting signed on to a record label.

Evil Music Brings Millions - Terry G

Benue State born 'crazy' musician, Terry G who is also a proud dad, has revealed that the reason why artistes of today have lewd lyrics in their songs is because they make millions from it.

Two Nigerians In Sierra Leone Contracts The Deadly Ebola Virus

Two Nigerians – 27-year-old indigene of Abia State and 22-year-old indigene of Edo State – who reside in Freetown, Sierra Leone have tested positive to the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Dangote Now 23rd Richest In The World

Nigerian business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as Africa’s richest man with a $25 billion net worth.

A Navy Officer Threw His 3-Weeks Old Baby Into a Lagoon

A prosecution witness, Inspector Simeon Kunamon, in the ongoing trial of the murder of a three-week-old baby, Princess Happiness Moses, yesterday told a Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere how a motorcycle rider, popularly known as Okada, Ilaya Peters, was paid N5,000 to murder the baby.

Women Are More Reliable In Politics —Obasanjo

Former President,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that women in politics are more reliable than their male counterparts.
Obasanjo said this yesterday, when some national executives and members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, visited him at his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta, where he was presented with Father of the Nation award.
The former President, however, advised that politics must be played with decency, dignity and honour that women are known for.
He frowned at a situation where African women are not often given chance to exhibit their potentials because of the cultural and religious background, adding that this should not be so as only men can not build the nation.
He said: “One of the best journalists that ever served me was a woman, and that was the late Mrs Oluremi Oyo.
“In politics,women are more reliable than men. When a woman says she’s with you,you can really take that she is with you.”
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/women-reliable-politics-obasanjo-2/#sthash.mRxrReXg.dpufFormer President,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that women in politics are more reliable than their male counterparts.

Obasanjo said this yesterday, when some national executives and members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, visited him at his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta, where he was presented with Father of the Nation award.

Four Houses Burnt, 2 Kidnapped In Port Harcourt Community

Four houses were burnt, yesterday, when youths from a neighbouring community allegedly invaded Afam Uku Oyigbo area of Port Harcourt and allegedly abducted two persons.

Oshiomhole Sacks Perm Sec, Suspends Hospital MD Over Casual Staff

Following the protest last week by casual workers at Benin Central Hospital, Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday, ordered the suspension of the Managing Director of the hospital, Dr. Kayode Iyasere, and the demotion and compulsory retirement of the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health, Dr. Ofure Eboreme.

The Drama Behind Tambuwal’s Defection

MRs. Mulikat Akande-Adeola was in pole position to emerge speaker of the House of Representatives in 2011 having been nominated by her party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, when Aminu Tambuwal wiggled through party and zonal objections to emerge speaker. She was then compensated with the position of House Leader.

Lovers Found Dead Inside Their Apartment 2 Weeks Before Their Wedding

THE decomposing remains of two lovers, simply identified as Udogi Eguke and Ese, were found on Sunday, days after they died in mysterious circumstances in their Makolomi Street apartment of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Ex Delta Governor Ibori’s £6.8m Loot To Be Returned To Nigeria

The UK government is to return  an additional 6.8 million pounds of the  confiscated loot of former Delta Governor, James Ibori, to Nigeria.

Super Eagles Star Player Wilson Oruma Goes Insane

There are reports which just surfaced online that former Golden Eagles Captain/Super Eagles star player, Wilson Oruma, lost his mind for two years while battling with insanity after he was duped by fraudsters introduced to him by a Lagos-based frontline Pentecostal Pastor, (name withheld) whose church (name withheld) is located in the Surulere area of the state.

Catholics Could Get Marriage Annulments For Free – Pope

Vatican City – Pope Francis said on Wednesday in Vatican City that Catholics seeking to scrap their marriage vows should have easier and possibly free access to Vatican courts.

Resign, Tinubu Tells Jonathan

Thousands of supporters, sympathizers,leaders and chieftains  of the All Progressives Congress, APC Wday stormed the expansive Metropolitan square along Asa Dam road, Ilorin venue of the public declaration of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for second term in office,where among others the embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives,Hon Aminu Tambuwal called on President Goodluck Jonathan to resign from office because of poor leadership or face the consequence of  the angry electorates  that will vote him out with the Peolpes Democratic Party  in 2015 election so that there can be peace in Nigeria.

We’ll Honour Dike For Turning Down $7,000 Match Bonus – NFF `

THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says that at an auspicious time, it will honour Nigerian female junior international, Courtney Dike for her selfless and exemplary service to the nation.

TB Joshua’s Followers Attacked, Blocked Rescuers At Collapsed Building

Followers of one of Nigeria’s most popular preachers attacked emergency service workers, preventing them from accessing the site of a deadly building collapse, an inquest was told on Wednesday.

Senate Threatens To Impeach President Jonathan

Latest reports coming out of the Nigerian Senate inform that President Goodluck Jonathan may no longer have a grip on the upper legislative chamber of the Senate.

Republicans Take Control Of US Senate

Americans cast ballots across the country Tuesday, giving control of both houses to Republicans for President Barack Obama’s final two years in office. Even though the outcome of some contests remains unknown, Republicans clearly retained their large majority in the House of Representatives and claimed Democratic-held seats in key Senate races.

Why We Train Ex-Militants Abroad

The Presidential Amnesty Office on Wednesday said it trained ex-militants abroad in order to imbibe in them the value of relating well with other cultures and people.

Boko Haram Renames Mubi

Militant Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has renamed Mubi as ‘Madinatul Islam,” meaning the city of Islam.

We will offer you better security in our “Islamic Caliphate than in Nigerian territories”

Boko Haram has asked the displaced residents of communities it took over in Adamawa state to return to their homes.

Chocolate City Signs Femi Kuti

Four-time Grammy awards nominee, Femi Kuti, has now signed a deal with popular music label, Chocolate City.

Meet Ibinabo Fiberesima’s Husband-To-Be (Photos)

After much suspense and keeping the identity of her man away from the prying eyes of the press and the general public, the face of Uche Egbuka, the fiancé of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president, Ibinabo Fiberesima, has finally been revealed.

Man Forges Own Death Certificate

Out of frustration, a 35-year-old man, Banjo Omotosho, and his wife, Ebun, 29, allegedly forged a death certificate in a bid to defraud the Niger Insurance Company of the sum of N1.08m.

MEET KJB FOLLOWER OF THE MONTH

A 28yrs old Philips U. Goodness of University of Abuja (Department of Social Sciences) has been picked as our most valuable follower for the month of October.

Zambia’s White Leader Backs Down As Power Struggle Sparks Riots

Zambia’s acting president Guy Scott backed down Tuesday after his attempt to sack the ruling party chief sparked riots and a rejection of his authority as a white leader in Africa.

Day-Old Abandoned Baby In Lagos Dies

The shrill cry of an abandoned day-old baby disturbed the quiet ambience of 72 Road Junction, Festac Town, Lagos, last weekend, jolting residents from sleep at about 4a.m.

Slash In Dangote Cement Price Will Take Some Time – Distributors

Some distributors of cement said on Tuesday it would take some time for the price of Dangote cement to be N1,000 per 50kg of cement in spite of the company slashing the price of the product.

To Flush Out Boko Haram - FG Orders Military

An injured shiite member sits on the ground after a suicide blast in the northeast Nigerian town of Potiskum on November 3, 2014. At least 15 people were killed and over 50 injured when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at at a ceremony marking Ashura, the annual commemoration of the killing of Husseyn, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. Six other people were killed when soldiers opend fire on the mourners fleeing the scene, according to a shiite cleric and witnesses.

Seven days after Boko Haram insurgents seized Mubi, the commercial nerve centre and second largest town in Adamawa as well as Vimtim, home town of Defence Chief, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, the Federal Government, yesterday, gave a marching order to the military to flush out the terrorists from the occupied areas immediately.

Boko Haram Institute Sharia Law In Mubi, Amputates Ten, Asks Christians To Leave Or Be Killed

Members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have instituted the Shara law in Mubi, Adamawa State, captured by the insurgents last week.

Barman Stabbed For Staring At Customer's Girlfriend

A barman, who works in a hotel located on Obokun Avenue, in the Ojodu area of Lagos, is battling with wounds he sustained during an ‘unprovoked’ attack by a customer.

Policeman Crushes Wife With A Car, Kills Baby Over N2,000

Like a scene from a horror movie, a police corporal, Lucky Ikharia, on October 30, allegedly used a bus to crush the legs of his wife, Dupe. Having left her for dead, Lucky went home where he allegedly stabbed his baby, David, to death, ripping out the toddler’s intestines.

Nigerian Girls Too Expensive To Date

Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, fondly called IK Ogbonna by movie buffs in Nigeria, has given one of his main reasons for dating his Columbian girlfriend, Sonia Moralez.

Funke Adesiyan Joins Politics, Gets PDP Nomination Form

Pretty Nollywood actress, Funke Adesiyan will be contesting the 2015 election like several of her colleagues including Desmond Elliot, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Kenny Saint-Best, Dayo Adeneye and others.

Nigerian In US Rejects N1.2M Gift Prize

Courtney who is the younger sister of Super Eagles player, Bright Dike said she valued playing for Nigeria, more than the monetary reward. Head of competition, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Dr. Sanusi Mohammed, made the revelation, saying that the federation was amazed at her refusal.

Tonto Dike Slams Empress Njamah

Last week, two top Nigerian female celebrities, Ego and Empress Njamah expressed their feelings on the issue of drawing tattoos on their bodies.

Morocco Given Ultimatum Over Africa Cup Of Nations

Morocco have until November 8 to decide whether to host the Africa Cup of Nations after a meeting Monday with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to discuss a postponement of the tournament because of the Ebola epidemic.

Pasuma Wonder Reveals All is Not Well With Him

Popular Fuji Star, Pasuma Wonder who's real name is Odetola Wasiu Alabi, is well known within the Yoruba music lovers for his great talent in releasing wave making musics.

Why I Am The Most Expensive Nigerian Actress – Joke Silva

Legendary Nollywood actress and wife of Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva has stated categorically that she has no apologies or whatsoever for being one of the most expensive producers cum actress in the Nigerian film industry.

Boko Haram Militants Kill 20 Shiite Muslims In A Bomb Blast In Yobe State

According to a new report, A bomb attack has just occurred in Potiskum, Yobe state.

Eye whtnesses say a suicide bomber targeting members of the Shiite group, Islamic Brotherhood of Nigeria, detonated his explosive vest, killing many instantly.

Desmond Elliot Reveals Dream Of Being The CBN Governor

Top Nollywood actor-cum-director, Desmond Olusola Elliot declared in a recent interview that he had a dream of becoming the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Koton Karfe Prison In Lokoja Bombed, 50 Inmates Freed

Gunmen armed with dynamite freed at least 50 inmates in a raid on Koton Karfe Prison,Lokoja, in the central Nigerian state of Kogi.

Waec Has Case To Answer

THE House of Representatives  Committee on Public Accounts, weekend, accused the West African Examination Council, WAEC, over misapplication of several billions of Naira.

Rebels Kill Two Soldiers In Mali- Government

Two Malian soldiers have been killed and four wounded by an improvised bomb in the conflict-torn west African nation’s restive northern desert, the government said.