Over 20 persons were killed by unknown gunmen in Rivers State, Nigeria (Graphic photos)

No fewer than 20 persons were murdered by gunmen who went from house-to-house in Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni local government area and its environs on Monday January 1, 2018. According to reports, most of the victims had just returned from their various churches where they had gone to attend cross over service. The incident was said […]

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Nigeria: The Racket and Criminal Enterprise, By Bamidele Ademola-Olateju

A few days to this day three years ago, Boko Haram was festering, Asari and his kinsmen were threatening fire and brimstone over Jonathan’s re-election fortunes. Buhari had become the APC flagbearer and Professor Yemi Osinbajo was in buses campaigning. We were jittery. The information filtering to us in the Southwest was scary. I was […]

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The Rise of George Weah, By Reuben Abati

George Weah’s emergence as Liberia’s President-elect after the December 26 run-off election generated considerable interest among Nigerians for a number of reasons. Number one is George Weah’s popularity. The first African footballer to win the Ballon D’or, FIFA Player of the Year, three-time African Footballer of the Year, ex-Monaco, ex-Paris Saint-Germain, ex-AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester […]

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Police arrested lady for allegedly stealing child at Redemption Camp

The Ogun state police have arrested a 28-year-old woman, Anuoluwapo Joshua, for allegedly stealing a three-year-old girl at the Redemption Camp off the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Nation reports that Joshua was arrested on December 29 after Akamaka Francis was seen during the church’s end of year children’s party. Joshua allegedly stole the child from her mother in July […]

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Nigerian High Court Judge dies during his church’s cross over service

Justice Aromeh Benson Akogu of the Kabba High Court in Kogi State, Nigeria, who was handling the case of attempted assassination on Senator Dino Melaye, has died. According to reports, Justice Akogu died during his church’s cross over service in Anyigba, Kogi state at about 11.40pm on December 31st 2017. Family sources say the deceased was neither sick nor showed […]

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Gov Okorocha’s son slumps, rushed to London for treatment

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha is in the news again. His first son, Aham Okorocha is said to be currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in London for an undisclosed sickness. Reports say that Afam was flown to London for urgent treatment after he reportedly slumped during Christmas week. Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. […]

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Latter Rain Pastor, Tunde Bakare to run for Nigeria’s presidency (Video)‎

Senior Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Tunde Bakare, has disclosed he will be running for president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Speaking at the cross over service at the Church’s auditorium in Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria on Monday morning, Bakare said God had instructed him to return to politics to lead the nation to prosperity. […]

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Designer accused of lending wedding reception dress to Mercy Aigbe for her birthday postures (Photo)

Nigerian lady has called out the designer who made the dress that Mercy Aigbe allegedly wore for her 40th birthday photoshoot, claiming it was her wedding reception dress that was worn by the actress. The Instagram user who goes by the name Rettypety gave details of how she had gotten the material for the dress which she delivered to […]

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See Prophet Omale’s 40 prophecies for 2018; says PDP will lose Ekiti

Founder and overseer of the Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministries International, Abuja, Prophet Emmanuel Omale predicted on 5th of May 2016 that Trump will win US election. He has called for serious prayers for some political and non political office holders around the world including Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha Buhari. […]

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See 5 generations of a Nigerian family (Photos)

God will bless those he will bless. Such blessing is getting to see your great-grandchild, but much greater is getting to see your great, great grandchild. Here are photos shared by Instagram users, @Toria_Matt and @Dorchasijacha, and it is a viral 5-generation photo of a Nigerian family: The photos came with the caption: “5 generations, I should hurry up with my […]

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12 prisoners pardoned by Ondo State gov, Rotimi Akeredolu

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the pardon of 12 prisoners serving various jail terms in the state. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation in the state, Yemi Olowolabi, said all the prisoners have served portions of their various sentences. Olowolabi said the pardon was approved by the governor following […]

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Forget about 2019 if you don’t want to be disgraced – Fr. Mbaka warns Buhari

Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to contemplate seeking for a second tenure in 2019. Father Mbaka, the spiritual director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, said Buhari would be totally disgraced if he takes a shot at the presidency after his current tenure. He said this before thousands of worshippers in a New […]

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Blame Passing – The New Year Gift to a Nation, By Wole Soyinka

In the accustomed tradition, I wish the nation less misery in the coming year. A genuine Happy New Year Greeting is probably too extravagant a wish. The accompanying news clipping from June 1977 came into my hands quite fortuitously. It is forty years old. It captures the unenviable enigma that is the Nigerian nation. It […]

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