REVEALED: Seme is Nigeria’s No. 1 fuel smuggling route
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it seized 174,015 litres of smuggled petroleum products worth N27, 755,492 in one year. Seme, the border town between Nigeria and Republic Benin notorious for smuggling, is the preferred choice…
Nigerian gangs making MILLIONS from phones nicked in UK phone theft epidemic
MOPED thugs are snatching tens of thousands of phones on UK streets to supply a booming black market run by crime lords in Nigeria. The mobiles, seized by acid-armed yobs, are shipped 4,500 miles to be sold for up to £560 to…
Jonathan’s former spokesman says APC will win in 2019
Ima Niboro, a former spokesman of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win 2019 elections by a “sizeable margin” despite its challenges. Speaking with journalists at the weekend, Niboro said…
Man recounts his encounter with a lady and her housemaid at a restaurant
A man simply identified as Larry Shola took to Facebook to narrate his ordeal with a woman he saw in a restaurant with her kids and housemaid, According to Larry Shola, the woman reportedly came to eat with her kids, housemaid at the…
Man hangs himself in Abuja (graphic photo)
The body of young man was found hanging on a tree this evening at Efab Junction, Lokogoma, Abuja. The deceased who reportedly pulled off his clothes before hanging himself, according to online sources did it out of frustration. It was…
Man poses as drink seller to rob in Lagos traffic
Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force on Environment and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit have arrested a man allegedly notorious for robbing motorists held in traffic in the Oshodi area of Lagos State.The suspect, Kayode Oluwole, 27,…
Man kills brother, wife in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested one Okwudili Okoro for allegedly hacking to death his elder brother, Azuibike Okoro and his wife, Jacinta.The suspect was said to have been arrested after one Joseph Nwagu reported at…
Four power plants begin operations in two months
About four power generation plants that are capable of adding 1,262MW of electricity to the power grid are primed to commence operations in the next two months, operators of the facilities have disclosed. It was gathered that three…
Ex-Gov Aliyu, Nwaboshi fault looters’ list, threaten court action
A former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, and the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Nwaboshi, have faulted the fresh looters’ list released by the Federal Government on Sunday. Aliyu, in a…
Lagos council chairman and brother brutally attacked at street carnival
Abdul Hamed Salawu aka Dullar the Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Lagos is lying critically ill in hospital after being assaulted at a street carnival on Easter Sunday. His brother, Sulayman, and personal assistant, Seun were also…
BELIEF… The Zlatan Ibrahimovic Way
AS CHRISTIANS DO WE REALLY KNOW WHAT WE ARE? Until we know, Accept, Believe, Boldly declare and Act based on what we are, we cannot do great exploits. What we Imagine, Visualize, Believe, Say, and Do will determine our outcomes in life!…
#BBNaija: Teddy A and Bambam arrive Nigeria in grand style
Nigerian singer and reality show star, Teddy A, who was evicted from the Big Brother Naija Reality Show on Sunday alongside his romantic partner BamBam who was evicted on Saturday night, were both welcomed by a large crowd of supporters at…
OBITUARY: Winnie, ‘mother of new South Africa’ who made Mandela ‘loneliest’ man in the world
After suffering a protracted illness, Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, South African hero, died on Monday, at the age of 81. Just like her late husband – who died five years ago, she was a formidable force in the…
Ambode connects Ogun with 21 roads, two bridges
LAGOS State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday praised tax payers for performing their civic duty as he opened 21 roads and two bridges to mark Easter in Alimosho, the largest federal constituency in the country. He said the…
Presidency react to Obasanjo’s assessment of Buhari’s administration
The Presidency on Monday night said the administration of President Muhammad Buhari would not join issues with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his comments on Buhari administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
$500m Abacha loot: Okonjo-Iweala to explain withdrawal
Former Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is to explain how about $250million of the $500million recovered from the family of the late Head of State, Gen.Sani Abacha, was withdrawn, The Nation learnt yesterday. The cash was…
Nigerian man drags pastor for allegedly extorting and sleeping with his wife
A pastor has been accused by a man for sleeping with his wife and extorting her of a huge sum of money in the name of spiritual works, the man has reportedly dragged the fake pastor to their town hall meeting to face the council of elders…
#BBNaija: Khole wins Head of House
Big Brother Naija housemate Khole has won this week’s Head of House challenge, this is the 2nd time she’s winning, Khole was evicted from the Big brother house weeks ago but she returned back to the house alongside Anto last week Sunday…
UPDATED: Soldiers free Senator held hostage by angry youth
A team of soldiers serving in Talasse town in Balanga local government of Gombe state have finally freed the senator representing Gombe south, who was held hostage by protesters. The…
Alleged Looters List: Why I received N866million during Jonathan’s regime — Fani-Kayode
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has rejected his inclusion in a list of alleged looters released by the Nigerian government on Sunday. Mr. Fani-Kayode is number 18 in a list of 24 individuals accused of having looted…
Manchester United better than Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham – Mourinho
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has declared that his team is better than Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool. Mourinho said this while highlighting United’s progress this season ahead of their clash with league leaders…
2019: SDP splits into factions
The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has split into two factions in the South-East geopolitical zone. In separate meetings the two factions held in Enugu, weekend, the two factions accused each other of promoting political mischief.…
BBNaija 2018: Freeze backs Cee-c over dress from sponsor
Controversial on-air personality, OAP, has backed Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Cee-c, for destroying the traditional outfit given to her by the reality TV show’s sponsor, Payporte. It would be recalled that Cee-c had on Saturday…
BREAKING: Winnie Mandela dies at 81
Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela‚ a stalwart in the fight against apartheid‚ has died at the age of 81. Her PA‚ Zodwa Zwane‚ confirmed the struggle veteran’s death on Monday afternoon. She said the family would issue a…