No movement by horses, bicycles, motorcycles, tri-cycles and motors in Borno on Jan. 1 and 2, 2015 —Nigerian Army

The 7 Division of Nigerian Army has imposed a total ban on vehicular movement in Borno State from 6.00am on Thursday, January 1, 2015 to 6.00pm on Friday, January 2. The two days have been declared public holidays by the Federal Government to commemorate the New Year Celebration and Eid-el Moulud respectively. In a press […]

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2015 Nigerian Elections: Osoba, Daniel in secret meeting

Nigerian Tribune reports that speculation became rife on Tuesday that two former governors of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba and his successor in office, Chief Gbenga Daniel, on Monday night held a secret meeting in Abeokuta, the state capital. The meeting, according to a Tribune’s reliable source, was held at Osoba’s Abeokuta country home located […]

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An epidemic, Nigerian men killing their nursing wives in US –Abiodun Ladepo

An epidemic, Nigerian men killing their nursing wives in US –Abiodun Ladepo By Abiodun Ladepo “Yes I have killed the woman that messed up my life; the woman that has destroyed me. I am at Shalom West. My name is David and I am all yours.” Those were David Ochola’s words during his 911 (U.S. […]

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Nasarawa government dispels death rumours about Governor Al-Makura

The Nasarawa State Government has dismissed death rumours on the State Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura. Al-Makura had traveled abroad for medical check-up last week Wednesday. Workers in government offices as well as residents in Lafia, the state capital, say the health status of Al-Makura is being protected as top officials in Nasawara have maintained sealed […]

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None of my daughters is married to Igbo -Buhari

According to DailyPost, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), retired General Muhammadu Buhari has debunked the media speculations that one of his daughters is married to an Igbo man. The former warlord was reacting to a story by some online newspapers which published the photographs of some of his family members, saying […]

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Why my husband of almost 20 years can’t take his eyes off me -Jada Pinkett-Smith (Photos)

Jada Pinkett-Smith stuns in bikini. The 43 year old mother of two posed in a bikini for the January/February cover of Shape magazine where she talked about her body, fitness regime and bedroom secrets. “When my husband of almost 20 years can’t take his eyes off me? That’s amazing. But the number one reason I […]

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Tokunbo cars will cost more in Nigeria from January 1, 2015

According to LIB, as from first of January 2015, prices of imported used cars otherwise known as Tokunbo or second-hand cars are expected to go up as the second phase of the national automotive policy which was announced in November 2013, will commence. Car dealers would be expected to pay the federal government 70% duty […]

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Jonathan to Nigerians: You will praise me when I leave office

President Jonathan says Nigerians will praise and appreciate him more when he leaves office. He said all the criticisms he has received from Nigerians so far is expected of any serving leader. He said it’s only when leaders leave office that people will begin to see and appreciate their good works. President Jonathan made this […]

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Coup attempt: Gambian President lands in Chad

According to Elombah reports, the Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh landed in the capital of Chad on Tuesday in an aircraft bearing Gambia’s national colours, a Reuters witness said, the first recorded sighting of the leader since gunfire erupted around the presidential palace in Banjul overnight. Local diplomats and media said Jammeh was abroad, either in […]

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Dozens Killed In Renewed Attack Near Chibok Town

According to 247ureports, no fewer than 17 people have been killed in a renewed attack on a community near Chibok, south of Borno where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped 10 months ago. Sources told 247ureports that Boko Haram invaded Kautikari, about 10 kilometres to Chibok at about 8pm on Monday. Residents said they heard heavy gunshots […]

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Meet a white PhD student who still breastfeeds her 6-year-old healthy daughter

“I will feed wherever I choose!” Denise Sumpter says. (Twitter) One mom in the U.K. is getting a lot of attention this week for her decision to breastfeed her 6-year-old daughter. “I’ll feed Belle as long as she asks,” Denise Sumpter, who is also mom to an 18-month-old son, Beau, tells the Mirror “I don’t know […]

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“Watch The Watcher” Odumakin, Other Yoruba Leaders Counter Obasanjo On Autobiography

Vanguard newspaper reports that weeks after launching his controversial book, My Watch, the entire life history of former president Olusegun Obasanjo came under critical scrutiny in another book authored by the National Secretary of Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin. Odumakin, in his 280 pages book titled: ‘Watch the Watcher: Book of Remembrance of the Obasanjo […]

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APC petitions NSA, Presidency; alleging Fayose’s killer squad

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has petitioned the National Security Adviser (NSA) to President Goodluck Jonathan, Sambo Dasuki, calling his attention to a sudden increase in security threats in Ekiti State shortly after Governor Ayodele Fayose was declared winner of the June 21, 2014 governorship election. In a petition by the State […]

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Wreckage of missing AirAsia found at bottom of sea, bodies being recovered

A number of bodies have been found and recovered in the sea near where the missing AirAsia flight was last reported, Indonesian officials have said. MetroTV reported search and rescue chiefs as saying up to six bodies had been pulled from the Karimata Strait between Sumatra and Borneo and ten pieces of Flight QZ8501, including […]

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My Certificates are with Military, Buhari tells INEC

According to Punch newspaper, a former Head of State and the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 general elections, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd) has told the Independent National Electoral Commission that his academic qualifications and credentials are with the military. A visit by journalists to the headquarters of the commission on […]

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Obasanjo, Buhari planning interim government –FG

According to Punch newspaper, the Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, on Monday, said a plot by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) to form an interim government has been uncovered. The minister said this in Lagos at the launch of a book […]

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Osinbajo, APC VP Candidate campaigns to roasted plantain sellers at Obalende

December 27 2014, the APC Vice Presidential candidate, Prof Yemi Osinbajo took his political campaign to the streets of Obalende in Lagos. He met with roasted plantain sellers, guguru and epa sellers, the talakawa, pawpaw sellers etc. He is in an unfamiliar terrain but truth be told, he is doing his best. He knows that those […]

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Another adopted daughter of President Jonathan set to wed

Ine, one of the adopted daughters of President Goodluck Jonathan, will be walking down the aisle with her man, Simeon, this January. Their traditional marriage will take place on January 3, 2015 in Bayelsa State while their white wedding will hold on the 10th of January in Abuja. Congrats guys. (Photo credit: George Okoro)

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