Pastor remanded in prison custody for turning abducted girls into sex slaves

A Makurdi Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a cleric, Elijah Ebimone, in prison for allegedly abducting three girls and turning them into sex slaves. Ebimone, 32, is facing a two-count charge of abduction and causing miscarriage, punishable under Sections 274 and 233 of the Penal Code, Laws of Benue State, 2004. The Magistrate, Mrs Theresa […]

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I didn’t reject Buhari’s appointment —US-based Professor

Prof. Akintunde Ibitayo Akinwande, nominated for the Chairmanship of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says he will honour an invitation for screening by the Nigerian Senate after clearing with his current employer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), U S A. In a letter, dated 26th October, 2016, to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on […]

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Senate president, Bukola Saraki loses Court of Appeal’s bid to stop his CCT trial

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, challenging the jurisdiction of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to entertain the charges of false asset declaration leveled against him by the Federal government. Delivering judgment on Saraki’s application today, Justice Abdul Aboki who led the five-man […]

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Why Bill Gates won’t be leaving his £70 billion fortune to his children when he dies (Photos)

World richest man, Bill Gate who plans to leave most of his £70 billion fortune to helping the poorest when he dies, will only help his children: Jennifer, 20, Rory, 17 and Phoebe, 14 in attaining great education to kick start their respective careers. Speaking on This Morning in an interview, where he gave the […]

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From Nigeria to Italy: Women trafficked into sex work tell their stories (Photos)

A Nigerian lady , Victoria, who was told she was going to Italy to study and work afterwards tells her story of how was forced into prostitution and how she sufferered in the hands of her traffickers “They promised me an education. They promised me if I came with them I could go to school […]

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Nigerian pastor, 10 others involved in one of the biggest sham marriages in the UK jailed (Photos)

Eleven persons, including Nigerians were involved in one of the biggest sham marriage to be uncovered in West Midlands, UK. They were on October 21, 2016, jailed for a total of 52 and a half years. A Nigerian pastor and two other men are regarded as the driving forces behind the racket that involved at […]

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Nigeria’s shakers and movers expected in Daura as Buhari’s daughter weds on Friday

Daura in Katsina will standstill on Friday when Nigeria’s crème d la crème will gather for the marriage of President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, would lead the government delegation to grace the ceremonies. Former Nigerian leaders and members of the diplomatic corps will also converge in Daura. The town is […]

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In biggest military deployment since Cold War, Britain sends hundreds of soldiers and tanks to Russian border

Britain is sending hundreds of soldiers and hardware to Russia’s borders as part of a huge military deployment. A total of 800 troops, drones and tanks are moving to Estonia next spring, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said. The move is part of the biggest military build up of NATO troops on Russia’s borders since the […]

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Activists reveal how corruption cost Nigeria $1bn investment

A coalition of activists under the umbrella of Citizens United Against Corruption (CUAG-NIG) today in Abuja went public with how corruption allegedly scuttled a massive $1 billion investment in the Nigerian capital. The coalition made the allegation during a press briefing held in collaboration with Nationwide Action Against Corruption (NAAC). The activists blamed former FCT […]

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We will buy bag of rice for N5,000, dollar will exchange for N150 and fuel will sell for N30 -Prophet Okeowo

Prophet Ade Okeowo of Word of Liberty Evangelical Ministry, Ikorodu, Lagos, said that God revealed to him that prices of commodities will crash in no time. He made the revelation in a chat with National Encomium, urging Nigerians to stop blaming President Buhari for the economic crisis, as he needs time to fix the country. […]

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Kourtney Kardashian showcases n*pples in lingerie top and sexy leather (Photos)

Kourtney Kardashian has followed Kim Kardashian’s braless footsteps as she was pictured wearing a lingerie top without bra to attend brother in-law Kanye West’s LA concert on Tuesday night. Kourtney, 37, teamed the sexy look up with some simple strappy heels, a denim jacket draped over her shoulders, and a crucifix necklaces. More photos below […]

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Female Telecom worker gives handicap man special attention, photo goes viral (See the Photo)

A Kenyan shared the above photo on Facebook and wrote: “Earlier today Pauline was just doing her job at Safaricom shop in Nakuru.Infact she was doing an MPesa reversal for a client when William crawled in. Pauline went on to serve him specifically to register his SIM card and also to register him on Mpesa. […]

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We are discreetly investigating those in this government -Magu, EFCC chairman

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, yesterday disclosed that the agency was carrying out discreet investigations on government officials working in the present administration. Magu disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the National Union of Textiles and Garment Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) […]

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Gambia announces its withdrawal from International Criminal Court, accusing it of partiality

The government of Gambia has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, accusing the world body of ignoring the war crimes of Western nations and seeking only to prosecute Africans. The announcement on Tuesday, October 25 by the West African nation, whose president, Yahya Jammeh, has called on the court to investigate African migrant […]

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