Pastor Arrested With N609 Million Drugs – Prophet Michael Raji of the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim, Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun, Lagos was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed [...]
February 17, 2015
Health issues
14-year-old escapee reveals Boko Haram’s Jihad is not true – A 14 year-old boy, known as Alaji, from kerenua, who had been forced to assist the terrorist group, Boko Haram, has narrated his experience after being kidnapped by the extremists [...]
February 17, 2015
Military
Patience Jonathan visits families of deceased Bayelsa women – Patience Jonathan, Nigeria’s First Lady has given a condolence visit to the families of 11 Bayelsa State women who passed away in a vehicle crash following visiting her in Rivers State. The [...]
February 17, 2015
General
Liberia schools reopen after Ebola closure 6-month ago – Going back to the classroom Monday following a 6-month closure over the Ebola epidemic, Liberian students lined up to have their temperatures taken ahead of they could get into school gates. Pupils [...]
Grandfather has tumor Double the size of his head removed after walking 3 days for assistance – Charity Mercy Ships carried out the incredible surgery on the Madagascan’s face after he arrived seeking help. A desperate grandfather has had a tumour [...]
February 17, 2015
Health issues
2-day-old baby killed ‘when dad used it as weapon to hit mom’ – A father is alleged to have killed his 2-day-old baby by using it as a weapon to hit its mom. It is believed the attack took place at [...]
February 17, 2015
Incidents
The Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Sahaad has asked the Federal Government to treat the ceasefire declared by a faction of the Boko Haram Islamic sect with caution. Admiral Sahaad, who spoke with reporters after a meeting in Abuja, [...]
‘Hurdles govt must tackle in agriculture’ – Even though there is no skepticism that a powerful foundation was put in agriculture by President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, motivated by Dr Akinwumi Adesina, agriculture isn’t yet a sustainable venture in Nigeria because [...]
February 17, 2015
Agriculture
Ebola – Next Group of Medical Workers Brought to West Africa – Twenty-three more South African medical personnel are getting stationed to Ebola affected countries by government, together with the African Union Help to Ebola Outbreak in West Africa (ASEOWA), to [...]
February 16, 2015
Africa, Health issues
Egypt bombs Islamic State in Libya after 21 Egyptians beheaded – Egyptian jets on Monday bombed Islamic State targets in Libya, a day following the group released a video showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians, pulling Cairo directly into the turmoil [...]
A Bus Load of Voting Papers Arrested In Niger State – A PEUGEOT J5 Bus loaded with Ballot papers and some APC members has been arrested at Bida, Niger State, and handed over to the police. The police is still questing [...]
February 16, 2015
General
Nigeria Is Moving Forward Again, After 32 years In Wilderness – In 2013, top UK and US Universities started again to accept Nigerian Certificates with requesting the graduates to take a few months remedial courses. Our certificates are no more ordinary [...]
Nigerian Breweries Assures Investors of Greater Value – Nigerian Breweries Plc will increase the economies of scale as a result of its acquisition of Consolidated Breweries Plc , generate value for shareholders sustain its market leadership within brewery industry. The Company [...]
February 16, 2015
Business, Economy
Nigeria still an investment destination inspite of challenges, says Dangote – Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group and Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, has told Nigerians to watch the present economic challenges being experienced by the country being a wake-up call [...]
February 16, 2015
Business, Economy
Indigenous Consortium Plans 2 1,000 MW Plants in Nigeria – A consortium headed by FirstGate Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, together with the Federal Government to construct 2 separate 1,000MW gas-fired as well as solar plants throughout Nigeria. [...]
February 16, 2015
Economy, Power
Nigeria’s Non-oil Income May Double this Year – The initial sigh of relief may be coming from the macroeconomic spill overs from dropping oil prices and also the accompanying pursuit of a diversification of Africa’s biggest economy. This is due to [...]
February 16, 2015
Economy
Michele Ferrero, maker of Nutella choocolate died at aged 89 – The creator of Nutella choocolate and hazelnut spread, Michele Ferrero died on February 14, 2014 in Montecarlo. He was the richest chocolatier in the world whose chocolates as well as [...]
February 16, 2015
Health issues
Jonathan Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Widows and Kids of Fallen Soldiers – President Goodluck Jonathan celebrated Valentine’s Day by spending time with widows, and the children of soldiers who have died fighting Boko Haram. In a note on his Facebook page, [...]
February 16, 2015
General
Police Declare Ten Bankers for Alleged N125 Million Scam – The Lagos Zone 2 Police Command on Sunday declared 10 assumed bankers wanted for alleged N125.1 million fraud. The names and photographs of the suspects were pasted on the command’s notice [...]
February 16, 2015
Economy
Bird Flu – FG Pays Kano Farmers With N100 Million – Relief comes to poultry farmers of Kano State, after the scourge of avian influenza wherein a large number of birds were shed either because of death from the condition or [...]
February 16, 2015
Health issues
Female suicide bomber kills 16 in Kano – On Sunday, a female suicide bomber killed at least 16 people in northeast Nigeria in an attack thought to be the work of Boko Haram, as nearby Niger moved up efforts to end [...]
February 16, 2015
Military
There are indications that the probe committee set up to investigate the rot in police colleges across the country has submitted its report. Investigation on Monday showed that the probe was coordinated by the State Security Service. It was gathered [...]
February 16, 2015
General
“We, on our own, in the top hierarchy of our movement under the leadership of Imam Abubakar Shekau, as well as some of our notable followers agreed that our brethren in Islam, both women and children are suffering unnecessarily; hence [...]
Nigerian farmers have commended the International Institute forTropical Agriculture for introducing the improved cassava varieties to them. IITA Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Capacity Development, Dr. Kenton Dashiell, on Monday said the improved varieties were part of efforts by [...]
February 15, 2015
Agriculture
The 30-year-old Amusa was allegedly shot dead by a masquerader popularly known as, Leyin Aponle, during the celebrations of the annual Egungun Festival in Ijaye on Sunday. Unfortunate Amusa who was said to be riding on a motorcycle, allegedly defied [...]
Now Nigerians Know Why APC Kicked Against Election Postponement – INEC has not given the go ahead for Ballot papers contractor to print ballot papers, although they have been designed- on stand-by. So some idiot in INEC office leaked the samples [...]
OUR FUTURE IS SAFE UNDER JONATHAN. – Nigerian Youths – Those pictured here are some Nigerian Youths who are benefitting from President Goodluck Jonathan’s position on Youth in Political Participation; Governorship (Nasko – Niger), Senate/House of Representatives (Tolu – Lagos & [...]
Robbers Kill 3 Enugu Policemen – A gang of armed robbers functioning in Enugu have reportedly killed 3 Policemen connected to Newhaven Police station, Enugu during a checkpoint on Thursday evening. It was learnt that policemen were on a stop and [...]
February 14, 2015
Incidents
Nigerians alerted on Borno’s terrorist movements – Security agencies have notified the general public, according to intelligence report, on the approaching terrorist movement in certain areas of Borno State, reported by Premium Times. The National Coordinator, National Information Center, Mike Omeri, [...]
February 14, 2015
Military
Minister requests reconnection of Borno town to national grid – Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State for Power on Friday, instructed the Yola Electricity Distribution Company to reconnect Biu in Borno State to the national grid in 48 hours. [...]
February 14, 2015
Economy, Power