After 23 years in prison for double murder charge, man declared innocent (Photos)

Lamonte McIntyre, who was wrongfully imprisoned in 1994 for a double-murder he never committed, was set free on Friday afternoon, just two days into what was expected to be a week-long hearing to consider McIntyre’s exoneration. Lamonte McIntyre now 41-years-old, wept at the defense table after the Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree Sr. shocked the […]

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Owuno, son of Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture weds (Photos)

Wednesday 11th October 2017, Owuno, the son of Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbe, and his wife Jade Osikoya held their white wedding in Abuja. The couple also did their Traditional wedding last night at the International conference center, Abuja. See below, more photos from their wedding: Photo: Lailas

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After regaining freedom, kidnapped female corp member refuses redeployment (Photos)

The female corp member, Nwankpa Blessing, who was kidnapped few days ago in Nasarawa State where she was deployed to, for her Youth Service, has finally regained her freedom. NYSC’s Director-General, Brigadier General Sulaiman Kazaure, who was with the corp member Thursday, said she was rescued in good health. Kazaure who gave Blessing words of encouragement, further […]

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Afenifere carpets Buhari for asking World Bank to focus on northern Nigeria

Pan-Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere, has demanded for a better explanation from President Muhammadu Buhari over his alleged request that the World Bank should focus on the North. There were reports that President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim, had at a press conference on Thursday in Washington DC, United States, said that the bank had […]

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What Buhari told me about leaked memo – Kachikwu

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Energy, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has finally revealed what President Muhammadu Buhari told him after a brief meeting at the Presidential Villa last week. Following the controversial memo on the Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Dr . Maikanti Baru, Kachikwu had met the President in […]

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15-year-old Nigerian girl reportedly commits suicide over boyfriend (Photos)

Just after we thought the family and friends of 15-year-old Nigerian girl and Facebook user, Slimzy Jay whose real name is Jero loveth have reportedly been thrown into mourning after friends alleged that she reportedly committed suicide by drinking rat poison, those who know her are claiming she’s faking it just to be famous. Her friends took to […]

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UK-based Nigerian presenter proudly shows off her ‘saggy’ boobs (Photos)

Chidera, a Nigerian London-based presenter showed off her boobs on her Instagram page and gave tips on how to style saggy boobs. She wrote: “how to style saggy boobs: a tutorial. step 1 – wear the damn outfit. step 2 – remember not to care. we are all dying. #SAGGYBOOBSMATTER” Lailas

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Another celebrity marriage in Nollywood may have crashed (Photos)

There are indications that the celebrated holy matrimony of a light-skinned Yoruba actress, Joke Jigan has taken a nosedive following her social media activities.   Joke Jigan and Olawale Jegunmah Nollywood actress, Joke Jigan popularly known as “Jokelet” has reportedly broken up with her husband, as the actress deletes all of her husband’s pictures from […]

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President Buhari told us to shift attention to Northern Nigeria – World bank president

President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim stated that the World bank had concentrated on the northern region of Nigeria in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s request. Kim and the Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, who spoke at separate press conferences in Washington DC, United States, also advised Buhari to invest in […]

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Cop shot dead ‘drunk’ student on her birthday (Photos & Videos)

Police shot dead a university student on her birthday after she ploughed her car into a crowd. The 22-year-old was celebrating her birthday when she drove her car into a police officer. She was then shot dead by one of the officer’s colleagues in harrowing footage filmed in Miami Beach, Florida. The chilling video shows Cariann Hithon, […]

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Nollywood star defeats Nigerian Government in court

ECOWAS Court, Thursday, damages of N18 million against the Nigerian government for violating the human rights of three Nigerian women in 2011 when it labelled them prostitutes. The three women — Dorothy Njemanze, a popular actress, Justina Etim and Amarachi Jessyford — are to be paid the sum of N6 million each by the federal government for […]

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Buhari holds meeting with South East governors, leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of thought from the South East are currently meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In attendance at the meeting with Buhari are state governors from the zone, ministers as well as the leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Southeast Governors at the meeting include those of Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi States. Imo State […]

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Buhari appoints Prof. Chiroma as Director General, Nigerian Law School

President Buhari has approved the nomination of Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma as the Director General of the Nigerian Law School. Prof. Chiroma will succeed Mr Olanrewaju Onadeko, who is due for retirement. Chiroma is a Professor of Law, and currently the Deputy Director in charge of the Yola Campus of the Nigerian Law School. He […]

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Attack by South African police, 5 Nigerians hospitalised

Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) says it has protested alleged beating of five Nigerians, a day after the killing of a 25-year-old native of Ogun State, Olamilekan Badmus by the Police in that country. NUSA President, Mr Adetola Olubajo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone from Johannesburg that the union received information that the Police in […]

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George Weah leads in early results in Liberia’s presidential election

Partial results from Liberia’s presidential election show former football star George Weah has taken an early lead. Figures from the National Elections Commission (NEC) put Mr Weah ahead in 11 out of 15 counties, although most votes have yet to be counted. His main rival, incumbent Vice-President Joseph Boakai, leads in one county and is […]

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Nigeria’s IGP sues Saraki, Senate Committee over corruption allegations against Nigeria Police

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has filed a suit against the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, and the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges. This comes amid allegations of corruption in the Nigeria Police Force made by the lawmaker representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Senator Isa Misau. Senator Misau had among others alleged that […]

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As Acting President, I only signed NNPC financing arrangements, not contract – Osinbajo

Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has cleared his involvement in the controversial contracts awarded by the NNPC while he was acting President. In a statement by Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media & Publicity, Osinbajo explained specifically that the approvals he granted to the NNPC were for financing arrangements. […]

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