N104 Billion Raked in by Federal 'Ghost Workers'

The so-called 'ghost workers' who, by some means, got employed into the services of the Federal Government of Nigeria, must be reproducing themselves. Otherwise, how are these numbers possible: in 2011, there were 28,000 of them; but, according to the Minister of Finance, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, there were already 46,821 of them last Monday?

Nollywood Actress, Ronke Oshodi Is Yet To Return To Nigeria After The Birth Of Her Son

For fans of Yoruba actress Ronke Ojo popularly known as Ronke Oshodi Oke who have been wondering why she hasn't return to Nigeria since she delivered earlier this year, we will tell you why.

The reason is that Ronke has been trying to get citizenship card for her son but it's been delaying.

Why We Prefer Live Human Beings – Suspected Parts Dealer

Operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, Ikeja have arrested three fleeing members of a syndicate who allegedly specialized in selling live humans and decomposing human parts for money rituals.

Their arrest came barely three weeks after some of their members were paraded at the Lagos State Police Command, where they confessed to have sold live human beings for N40,000, hands—N4,000 and head—N8,000.

Woman Murdered In Her Matrimonial Home 10 Days After Wedding

A newly married woman, Zainab Yusuf, has been brutally murdered in her matrimonial home in Sabuwar Gandu Quarters, behind the City Science Academy in Kano City.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the woman, recently married to Inuwa Idris, the Director of Information in the Kano State Ministry of Information, Internal Affairs, Youths, Sports and Culture.

Jonathan Mourns National Anthem Composer

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday commiserated with the family, colleagues, associates and friends of the composer of Nigeria’s National Anthem, Pa Benedict Odiase, who died on Tuesday.

Fire Outbreak Destroys Certificate Section In Edo Ministry Of Education

Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed Wednesday morning during a fire outbreak that gutted the building of the Edo State Ministry of Education, Benin City, capital of Edo State.
About 20 office apartments where certificates and examinations records of the primary school and Teacher Training Grade two leaving certificates were kept were destroyed.

SSS To Charge Amigo Supermarket Co-Owner And Owner Of Popular Amusement Park Wonderland To Court Thursday Over Terrorism Allegation

The Department of State Security Service, SSS, is set to charge Mustapha Fawaz, and three other Lebanese accused of terrorism related activities to court on Thursday morning.
It is reported that the SSS will charge four men of lebanese descent today on grounds of terrorism in the country.

School proprietor caught having sex with 11-year-old pupil

Residents of Agric Olope area of Ado Ekiti have apprehended the proprietor of a private Nursery and Primary School, who was found in a bush allegedly having sex with a pupil of his school.

The incident happened on Monday after school hours.

SHOCKING: Mystery Surrounding Plane Found In Filling Station

A scrap private plane belonging to Bethel Ministeries Inc. stirred panic on Thursday morning as the rumour spread that another aircraft had crashed in Lagos.

Jonathan Orders Sack Of Top Police Officers It’s A Ploy To Rig 2015 Elections — Tsav

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday directed the chairman of the Police Service Commission Mike Okiro to purge the Nigeria Police Force of top officers who do not merit their ranks.
Jonathan gave the order at the state house in Abuja after swearing in Okiro as the new chairman of th Police Service Commission and five other members

Fatai Rolling Dollar Dies

It has been reported that veteran highlife musician Fatai Rolling Dollar, is dead.

Born 22nd July 1926, Rolling Dollar was known for his verve and dexterity on the guitar.

His zest for life and energy, even in old age, was also a marvel to all who beheld him perform.

Psychiatric Patient Commits Suicide In Calabar

A mentally unstable person, Joel Uduak, has committed suicide by hanging himself at the Federal Psychiatric Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State.
The incident, which happened around 2am on Sunday, allegedly took the medical staff by surprise as the hospital had ensured that its structures were built to make suicide impossible.
A source, who craved anonymity, said Uduak quietly left his room to commit suicide without suspicion from his roommates.

Single Tenure: Presidency Gives Condition For Support

The Presidency on Monday gave a condition for it to support the six-year single term for President and governors recommended by the Senate Committee on Constitution amendment.
The condition which is a U-turn on its earlier promise to abide by any law on single term, is that such an amendment must take effect from 2019.

67-Year-Old Man Commits Suicide In church Premises

A 67-year-old church guard identified as Matthew Isidahume, yesterday,  reportedly committed suicide with his lifeless body found dangling  within the premises of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Gbagura, Ago- Oka, in Abeokuta  North Local Government of  Ogun State.

Youths Hunt Boko Haram In Maiduguri

There are reports that youth groups from several areas in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, have launched a manhunt for suspected Boko Haram members.

According to witnesses, yesterday, that the youths who are on a voluntary mission to help security operatives, arrested some suspects, weekend, tied them up and handed them over to the Joint Task Force.

You Are Backing Boko Haram – PDP Tells ACN

National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday alleged that the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN was supporting the activities of members of Boko Haram that have engaged in massive killing and wanton destruction of property in the country.
In a statement yesterday by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, the party noted that for ACN to criticise the Federal government’s order to proscribe all terrorist groups in the country, the opposition party never liked the country.

FG Appoints Paradang As New Immigration Boss

Contrary to speculations that the acting Comptroller -General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Alhaji Rilwan Musa, would be confirmed as substantive successor to the former immediate NIS boss, Rosemary Uzoma, the federal government yesterday shocked Nigerians when it announced Mr. David Paradang as successor to Uzoma.

Anambra Communities Seek Juju’s Help To End Kidnapping

The 21 communities in Anambra West and Anambra East local government areas have agreed to consult a traditional oracle to combat kidnapping and other crimes in the area.
Chinedu Obidigwe, the Chairman of Anambra East Transitional Committee, confirmed the move in Aguleri on Monday. Mr. Obidigwe said an oath would be administered to the people to stamp out the kidnapping and killings that had bedevilled the area in recent time.

Ribadu’s Comment on ‘Sinking Ship’ Rattles Presidency

The presidency has reacted to the statements made by an opposition leader, Nuhu Ribadu, in Kaduna on Sunday, claiming the latter is blinded by ambition.
Mr. Ribadu, the presidential candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria in 2011, had on Saturday, while addressing students of the Ahmadu Bello University, described President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration as “a sinking ship.”
In its reaction, the presidency in a statement by Reuben Abati, said the Jonathan administration will not be distracted from the implementation of the agenda for national transformation by the “falsehoods and vituperations of Ribadu and his new friends.”

Nigerian Army Warns Officers Against Publishing Operational Information On Facebook, Twitter, Others

The Nigerian Army on Monday warned its officers against disseminating sensitive operational information on the social media.
The Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, Chukwuemeka Onwuamaegbu, gave the warning at the opening of the second quarter study meeting of officers of the Directorate of Army Public Relations, DAPR, in Kaduna.

Armed Robbery Is My Only Business -Suspect Opens Up

A 20-year old man, Monday Akanni, who was arrested in Mushin, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, has confessed in court that he had no other business except robbing people of their belongings in Lagos and its environs.
Akanni, who hails from Badagary and lives at 12, Ashawokun Street, Olosa, Mushin,  pleaded guilty to the charge of felony to wit, robbery and attempted robbery before Ijeshatedo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Also a locally made pistol which he used for armed robbery operations was recovered from him and tendered as exhibit before the court.

Democracy Has Come To Stay Despite Imperfections – Abdulsalami

Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has said democracy has come to stay in Nigeria despite imperfections still being experienced.
He, therefore, urged Nigerians to be patient as the nation wades through the learning process.
Abubakar who transited Nigeria into the current democratic dispensation in 1999 told journalists in Jos, weekend, that democracy was still on track despite various challenges which he viewed as part of the learning process.

Why Daura Attackers Succeeded – Emir

Emir of Daura Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk says the unknown gunmen that attacked four banks and two police stations in Daura town a few weeks ago succeeded in the operation because there were no adequate security personnel in the town.

“The attackers came, surveyed Daura and noticed that there are no adequate police, soldiers and other security personnel in the community. So they came and attacked four banks and two police stations because they knew there were no security personnel and so nobody could repel their attack”, he said.

Danger Averted As Police Discover And Detonate An IED

There was anxiety in some parts of Kaduna, State Friday as the police condoned off the busy Junction Road, in the heart of the city, before safely detonating an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, concealed in a computer carton and strategically placed on the road.

Danger Averted As Police Discover And Detonate An IED

There was anxiety in some parts of Kaduna, State Friday as the police condoned off the busy Junction Road, in the heart of the city, before safely detonating an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, concealed in a computer carton and strategically placed on the road.

Danger Averted As Police Discover And Detonate An IED

There was anxiety in some parts of Kaduna, State Friday as the police condoned off the busy Junction Road, in the heart of the city, before safely detonating an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, concealed in a computer carton and strategically placed on the road.