Mompha arraigned, remanded in prison custody over alleged N32.9bn scam

The Federal High Court, Lagos, presided by Justice Mohammed Liman, has on Monday, ordered that Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha be remanded in prison custody shortly after Mompha was arraigned before him on 14 counts bordering on fraud, money laundering and running a foreign exchange business without the authorisation of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The […]

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Between the Oppressor and the Oppressee, By Alex Otti

“The most potent weapon of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” Steven Biko (1946-1977) Steven Biko was a revolutionary whose anti-apartheid struggles helped to abolish the despicable regime. As a student, he was so brilliant that on some occasions, he was promoted over and above his peers. He actually jumped some classes as […]

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Man weds three women the same day (Photos)

Few weeks ago, LIB reported that a Ghanaian man identified as Osman Hafiz will be tying the nuptial knots with his 3 fiancees on November 23. The wedding ceremony of Hafiz and his wives Yidana Sikena, Ali Karima and Yakubu Huzaima was held over the weekend at Walewale in the North East Region of Ghana. The event reportedly lasted for about an hour […]

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VP Osinbajo and wife, Dolapo, mark 30 years of marriage (Photo)

Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and his lovely wife, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary today, Monday, November 25, 2019. Since there is no perfect marriage anywhere, all men and women who can stay together as husband and wife for that long and still going forward, have done great thing and […]

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Money Politics: Nigeria’s Delicate Delicacy, By abiodun KOMOLAFE

I have written a few weeks back about the lamentation of the 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi II. However, the critical mass of Nigerians still seems to be going about their daily social activities as if nothing frightening is in the offing. Indeed, something frightening is in the offing! In reality, similar situations […]

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Boxer Anthony Joshua arrives Saudi Arabia for his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr (Photo)

Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua has landed in Saudi Arabia ahead of his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr., which will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019, in Diriyah. Anthony Joshua will be looking to regain his IBF, WBA and WBO titles after losing them in a shocking defeat to Ruiz Jr back in June […]

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Police officer shot, killed by colleague in Nigeria

A police officer attached to the Igando Police Division has been shot dead by his colleague said to be a mobile policeman during a free-for-all along Lasu-Igando Road. It was gathered that the killer cop shot into the air to disperse the crowd, killing his colleague and injuring a ride-hailing motorcyclist in the process. It was gathered […]

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Prophet Bushiri’s church deregistered, banned, all its 60 branches closed down by Botswana Govt

Flamboyant Malawian Pastor, Shepherd Bushiri seems to be having issues with the Botswanan government as all branches of his church in the country have been closed down following its deregistration in 2018. This came weeks after the government of Botswana lifted a visa travelling ban imposed on the founder of the Enlightened Christian Gathering church during former president […]

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Government Of Buhari’s Family, By His Family, And For His Family, By Farooq A. Kperogi

Before he was sworn in as President in May 2015, Muhammadu Buhari, without prompting from anybody, publicly told his immediate and extended family members to stand back from his incoming government. He even warned that any family member who used his name to peddle influence would face dire consequences. I was so impressed by this […]

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Caption this Photo of Jonathan, Bayelsa APC’s gov-elect, David Lyon and another person

In what looks like a signal of what to come, the former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike were absent from the Peoples Democratic Party’s mega rally that took place on November 6, in Bayelsa State. The rally held on Wednesday at the Oxbow Lake Pavilion in Bayelsa to kick off […]

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‘Nigerian men are the best’, says Swiss lady married to Nigerian man (Photos)

A Swiss lady and blogger who is married to a Nigerian man is grateful she did and wants the world to know Nigerian men are the best. The lady who is said to have since changed both her first and last name to Nigerian names took to social media to say it’s her birthday, but […]

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Toyin Lawani defends killing animals to make fur (Reactions)

Toyin Lawani shared new photos of herself surrounded by fur pieces then tried to make a case for killing animals to make fur. But some of her followers accused her of promoting animal cruelty and she replied defending her stance. Toyin took to Instagram to advertise one of her creations. In the photos, fur can […]

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Nigerian Taxify driver murdered, his car stolen in Nigeria (Graphic Photo)

A Nigerian Taxify driver simply identified as Gabriel Wisdom, was reportedly murdered by yet to be identified persons who ordered for his service on the hailing app. The suspects killed Wisdom and went away with his white Toyota Corolla on Friday November 22. His body was discovered on Saturday at Abijo, around Ajah axis in […]

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Plane crashes into houses in Congo, 23 feared killed

Twenty-three bodies were recovered on Sunday after a small plane crashed on takeoff into a densely populated area of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rescue workers said. The aircraft crashed in the Mapendo neighbourhood after “missing” its take-off from the city’s international airport, North Kivu regional governor Nzanzu Kasivita said. He said there […]

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The Senate’s Anti-Social Media Bill As An Act of Inter-Generational Warfare, By Chidi Odinkalu

Senator Mohammed Sani Musa’s anti-social media bill, now making its way through Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber in the Senate, is worse than a throwback to the worst years of Nigeria’s experience of military rule. It is a hubristic act of inter-generational warfare that must be resisted and defeated. A Senate comprising essentially an analogue generation, […]

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After 16 years marriage, couple welcome set of quintuplets (Photo)

A Nigerian couple have become new parents after they welcomed a set of quintuplets, three boys and two girls, 16 years after they got married. Mr and Mrs Egenti have been waiting for the fruit of the womb since they tied the knot in 2003. After many years of waiting, they tried several medical options including IVF, […]

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