"Release Nnamdi Kanu Now" - Charles Soludo, Pat Utomi others urges FG

Former CBN governor, Charles Soludo, Pat Utomi and other prominent Ibo men today paid a visit to Kuje prison Abuja where they met and interacted with detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu and some of his members. 

After the meeting, Soludo on behalf of the other delegates addressed a press conference at Chelsea hotel Abuja  where they demanded for the urgent release of Kanu and his other members.
 
Kanu was arrested by DSS officials in October last year and is being tried fro treasonable offences.

Soludo in his statement said

“We are a delegation of Nzuko Umunna, a pan-Igbo group. We visited Nnamdi Kanu to hear his own point of view as well as share our own point of view with him. We believe that Nigeria has the potential to be great, and like most countries has its own challenges. Nigeria has never been more divided than now. Most discerning patriots have come to the conclusion that Nigeria as currently structured is destined to be a failed state‎. It is our considered view that most of the agitation is in response to a looting elite. We do not condone violence. We note that in 2015 Nigerians voted for change. As the ruling party, the APC has it a duty to deliver to the Nigerian people. So far, APC seems to have abandoned its cardinal duty to Nigeria. We are in a state of emergency at all levels. We demand the urgent release of Nnamdi Kanu, and his colleagues as part of the process of engineering a new Nigeria. No citizen of Nigeria deserves the treatment that is being meted to Nnamdi Kanu and his colleagues‎. Nnamdi Kanu is not above the law, and he should not be put below the law”.

Nigerian Army and DSS arrests suspected Chadian Boko Haram terrorists (Photos)

The Nigerian Army troops in conjunction with officers of Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday arrested 3 suspected Chadian Boko Haram terrorists that belonged to al-Barnawi faction, in Gombe, Gombe State.

The 3 Chadian terrorists suspects, Bilal Muhammed Umar, Bashir Muhammed and Muhammed Maigari Abubakar were arrested at Arawa and Mallam Inna Areas of Gombe metropolis. They were reported to be members of al-Barnawi faction of the Boko Haram that operates in Chad and mostly northern part of Borno State but came to Gombe State for another heinous assignment.

During the operation, one of them, Bilal Muhammed Umar attempted to escape and was shot on the leg. He was however apprehended and is receiving medical treatment.

The terrorists were also arrested with Improvised Explosive Device (IED), materials that they could have coupled and attack parts of the State.

Nollywood Producer, Seun Egbegbe gets N5m bail

Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday granted a N5m bail to Nigerian film maker, Olajide Kazeem, better known as Seun Egbegbe, who was two weeks ago arraigned for alleged serial frauds involving N39, 098,100, $90,000 and £12,550.

Egbegbe was arraigned on 36 counts alongside one Oyekan Ayomide, with whom he allegedly conspired to perpetrate the frauds between August 2015 and February 2017.

Egbegbe and Ayomide had been in prison custody since February 10, 2017 when they were arraigned before Justice Oguntoyinbo by the police.

On Friday, however, the judge granted both accused N5m each with two sureties each in the sum of N2.5m.

The judge said one of the sureties must be a civil servant of not less than level 16 and must own a landed property in Lagos State.

The surety, the court said, must deposit the Certificate of Occupancy of the landed property in the custody of the court.

Both sureties were to swear to affidavit of means while their addresses would be verified by the court.

Professor Yemi Osinbajo presides over Federal Executive Council Meeting(Photos)

Acting President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday presided over the Federal Executive Council Meeting which held today at the state house in Abuja. 

More photos from the meeting below..

See this Inspiring Photo of a woman frying and selling bean ball 'akara' from a boat

This photo has been trending on twitter. It shows a woman frying and selling bean balls popularly known as Akara from a boat.

Checkout this new photo of President Buhari's beautiful grandchildren

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Outrage as Indian-packaged garri sells in Nigeria

Nigerians on Monday expressed outrage after it emerged that Indian-packaged garri was being sold in the country.

The garri is packed in a 500g bag, which has the picture of a lady and an inscription, ‘TRS’ (Asia’s Finest Foods) on it, with a price tag of N450.

Following the outrage, NAFDAC raided the shop located along Cameron Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

According to the Acting Director-General of NAFDAC, Mrs. Yetunde Oni, the agency’s officers visited the supermarket on Monday and seized 26 packs of the product for analysis.

PDP Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff visits former President Jonathan (Photos)

 PDP Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff today paid a visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan at his home in Abuja.

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Nigerian Masquerade Spotted Chatting Online With A Computer (Photos)

According to Nigerian Facebook user Bill Sinzu Lee who posted the below photos accompanied with a video, this Masquerade wasspotted surfing the internet with a laptop at Onigbongbo Maryland Lagos...

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Buhari undergoes penis surgery

Buhari Muhammad, a nine month-old whose genital was cut off by his step-mother, has undergone first corrective surgery at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, Niger. Mrs Mariam Kolo, the Director-General of the state Child Rights Protection Agency, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Minna on Friday.

Kolo told journalists that the surgery was part of the series of operations that the boy would undergo. “He was operated upon by four neurologists and he is responding to treatment.

“Several other tests will still be conducted to prepare him for the next operation,’’ Kolo said. Newsmen recall that Muhammad’s genital was cut off by his 17-year-old step mother, Bara’atu Muhammad, when he was barely a month old. The incident occurred in Dafe community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger in June 2016.

The step-mother had confessed that she took the action because she was jealous and that she also wanted to get back at the victim’s mother, whom, she claimed was always insulting her. Bara’atu was subsequently remanded in Minna prison.

Source:Vanguard

"I cancelled my Birthday because Nigerians are suffering" - First lady Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, did not celebrate her 46th birthday yesterday as a show of feelings for Nigerians who are suffering and the underprivileged.

The Director of Information in the Office of the Wife of the President, Suleiman Haruna, disclosed this in a chat with our correspondent last night.

“She did not celebrate her birthday. She only marked it with the distribution of gifts to patients in some hospitals in Abuja. Even at her residence, there was no party or any celebration. Why should she celebrate when so many people are suffering? There are many internally displaced persons in various IDP camps,” he said.

Boko haram attacks maiduguri, many feared dead

Many people are feared dead after suspected Boko Haram members attempted to attack Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, yesterday evening. 

According to some residents, the sect members detonated about three bombs and attempted to take over the newly constructed Customs House where IDPs from Mafa LGA are being camped.

They were however resisted by the soldiers stationed at the camp as well as members of the state Civilian Joint Taskforce.

Breaking!!!! GUO transport bus plunges into a canal in Ikorodu Lagos, 3 confirmed dead

Tragedy as a fully loaded commercial bus belonging to GUO Transport Company lost control plunged into a canal in Owode-Idiroko Road Ikorodu Lagos.

According to eye witnesses, the bus was returning from the eastern part of the country lost control due to over speeding.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA) has confirmed the death of 3 persons, rescue operations ongoing.  

More Details later....

President Buhari Recieves Senate President Bukola Saraki And Dogara In London (Photos)

Pres. Buhari yesterday received Senate President Saraki, Speaker of the House of Reps, Dogara and Senate Leader, Lawan, in London.

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"We have stolen more than 45 phones" -18-year-old serial phone thief arrested in Lagos

The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested an 18-year old serial phone thief in Oshodi. The suspect, Sadeeq Wasiu, who had been imprisoned seven times, was re-arrested in Oshodi on Tuesday after several months of being on the operatives’ wanted list.

Wasiu, alias “Omo Eiye”, as he is popularly called in Oshodi was arrested at Oshodi Under Bridge while trying to escape after snatching an Infinix Note 3 from an undergraduate.

Before his arrest, Wasiu had been fingered to be the master minder of four phone thefts and two bag snatching attempt in Oshodi.

Sadeeq, who disclosed to interrogators that he was released from Potoki Prison, Badagry in January, 2017, said he ran away from Ikire, Osun State when he was 15 years old.

“I was 15 years when I came to Lagos to work as a conductor in 2014. My parents were not aware I am in Lagos,” he stated. "My popular name is Eyie. I steal phones from people at Oshodi. We were three in my group; Ahmed alias Oyi, Tombolo and I. We have stolen more than 45 phones as a group and I have stolen countless number of phones individually.... I used to sell the phones at Idi-Oro, Mushin. I sell the phone according to their make. I sell some N10,000.00 and N8,000.00. I have gone to jail seven times.”

Wasiu added:

“I sell Indian Hemp too. I buy it from Spider in Lagos Island and I resell in small raps to over 50 of my colleagues in Oshodi. I can buy N4,000.00 and brake into small wraps and sell for N8,000.00”

Confirming the arrest, the State's Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police, Dolapo Badmus, said that the Command will not rest on its oars in nipping in the bud criminal activities in the state.

The suspect has been transferred to the Lagos State Taskforce in Oshodi for prosecution.

War!!! Russia deploys missile, violating arms treaty and challenging Pres. Trump

Russia is said to have secretly deployed cruise missile in violation of a landmark arms control treaty that helped seal the end of the Cold War, US administration officials say. The move presents a major challenge for President Trump, who has vowed to improve relations with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and to pursue arms accords.

The missile is said to be in violation of a 1987 treaty that bans American and Russian intermediate-range missiles on land. A 1987 treaty bans American and Russian intermediate-range ground launched missiles.

In 2014 it was announced the ground launched cruise missile had been tested.

Former US President Obama had previously tried to convince the Russians to correct the Cold War treaty violation while the treaty was still in its test phase.Instead, the Russians have moved ahead with the system, deploying a fully operational unit.

The US administration now believes Russia has two battalions of the banned weapons.

One is still located at Russia’s missile test site at Kapustin Yar in southern Russia near Volgograd. The other was shifted in December from that test site to an operational base elsewhere in the country, according to a senior official who did not provide further details and requested anonymity to discuss recent intelligence reports about the missile. American officials had called the cruise missile the SSC-X-8. But the “X” has been removed from intelligence reports, indicating that American intelligence officials consider the missile to be operational and no longer a system in development.

Donald Trump is yet to respond to the violation by Russia.

"Almost 28 years with you, but it always feels new" Barack Obama tweets sweet Valentine's Day message to Michelle

Former US. president Barack Obama posted a sweet Valentine's Day message to his wife Michelle Obama. 

"Happy Valentine's Day @michelleobama! Almost 28 days years with you, but it always feels new," he wrote.

Kenyan Couple Who Had A Low Budget Wedding Given A Luxurious Valentine’s Day Wedding Reception (Photos)

 Remember the Kenyan couple, Wilson Wanjohi and Anne Muhonja, who spent just KS100, about $1 (£0.80) on their wedding day last month?? 

Thanks to the of support and goodies they got from well wishers which includes honeymoon packages, a parcel of land and others, the couple have held a grand Valentine’s Day ceremony held at the Eden Bliss Gardens in Kiambu County.

News of their simple wedding last month went viral on social media and many Kenyans offered to help.

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Man stabbed with a dagger by Policeman outside a bank in Abeokuta..see his offence

Oladunjoye Olusola Mathew (pictured) was allegedly stabbed by a Police officer attached to FCMB - First City Monument Bank Plc, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State on 2nd February, 2017. He was with his wife and young daughter when this incident happened in broad day light. His offense? Mathew went to the bank to collect money via ATM and had to jump over an Okada parked outside to find his way as the whole walkway was blocked.


The Police officers approached him immediately and one of them reportedly stabbed him with a dagger for jumping over the bike. He was rushed to the hospital by a Police vehicle as he was loosing so much blood. However his bill wasn't paid, and since nobody could note the name of the officer responsible, there has been no justice or arrest made till date. A complaint was lodged at Ibara Police Station and later to MOPOL base in Oke-Ilewo. Hopefully the right authorities will look into this.

Source/Photo Credit: Sulaiman Fasasi

Kenyan athlete Abraham Kipton wins Lagos City Marathon for the second time in a row (Photos)

Kenyan athlete, Abraham Kipton has emerged the winner of the Lagos City Marathon 2017 for the second year running. 

Abraham won the same marathon last year in Lagos on February 6, 2016 in time of 2hrs 16mins, 21seconds. 

Kipton will smile home with $50,000 for his victory today.

Photos of extremely starved hungry looking lions owned by port-harcourt zoo

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Cameroon beats Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the 5th time

Cameroon came from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and seal a fifth Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling, edgy final.

Substitute Vincent Aboubakar swept in the winner two minutes from time, flicking the ball over defender Ali Gabr and thumping it home.

Nicolas Nkoulou had earlier equalised for Cameroon, rising highest to power home a header on the hour mark.

The equaliser cancelled out Mohamed Elneny’s opener on 22 minutes with a beautifully taken near-post strike.

Man arrested for beating LASTMA official

A 20-year-old resident of Jakande Estate, Lekki, Phase 1, Lagos State, Benjamin Archibong, has been arrested for allegedly beating an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.

Archibong had reportedly obstructed the LASTMA official, Olumide Omomoyesan, while enforcing traffic rules in the Ajah area.

He was arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Task Force on Environment and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit and arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ogba.

Omomoyesan and his colleagues had impounded a commercial bus with number plate, FKJ 688 XV, whose driver reportedly picked up passengers at an unauthorised place.

The suspect was said to have attacked the official, inflicting an injury in his nose.

The spokesperson for the task force, Taofiq Adebayo, who confirmed the arrest on Sunday, said the suspect was charged with assault and conduct likely to cause breach of the peace.

He said, “The suspect was arrested on January 31 and charged with assault, obstruction and conduct likely to cause breach of the peace before Magistrate Adepeju Odusanya of Court 15, Samuel Ilori Magistrate’s Courts, Ogba, Lagos

“The prosecutor, Adedoyin Odukoya, disclosed that the suspect, Benjamin Archibong, from Akwa Ibom State, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum. The matter was adjourned till February 28, 2017, for further hearing.

“The Chairman of the task force, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, said the suspect was charged to court based on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni.”

Buhari extends medical vacation

President Buhari has written a letter to the Senate asking for an extension of his 10-day vacation in the UK. This is according to a statement released today by his media aide, Femi Adesina. The statement below

 President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors.
The President had planned to return to Abuja this evening, but was advised to complete the test cycle before returning. The notice has since been dispatched to the Senate President, and Speaker, House of Representatives. Mr. President expresses his sincere gratitude to Nigerians for their concern, prayers and kind wishes.

Film-maker, Seun Egbegbe, nabbed for allegedly trying to defraud a mallam of 10 million naira (Video)

The embattled film maker, Seun Egbegbe, is currently under detention at Area H, Ogudu, for allegedly defrauding some bureau de change operators of $60,000.

This came six days to his appearance before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court over a case of theft he committed in Computer Village on November 22, 2016, when he reportedly stole nine iPhones.

Witnesses who took to social media to share information on the incident claimed the producer lied that he was a medical doctor at Gbagada General Hospital, asking the BDC operator to come there for his money later.

But when he was unable to provide an identity card to support his claim, the operator was said to have raised an alarm, attracting others who had him beaten before handing him over to the police.

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Suicide bomber, civilian JTF die in Borno foiled mosque bombing

Tragedy was averted yesterday in maiduguri as a suicide bomber heading for a crowded mosque was intercepted by a youth vigilante.

The spokesman for the Borno State Police Command, Victor Isuku, who confirmed the incident, said the brave youth died together with the suicide bomber who detonated the IED strapped to his body.

According to him, the male suicide bomber had planned to attack a mosque at Dalori Quarters before he was intercepted by the youth vigilante.

He said the suicide bomber detonated the explosive strapped on him to prevent being caught alive and in the process died alongside the youth vigilante.

Isuku’s statement read, “Today (Tuesday) at about 0522hrs, a male suicide bomber detonated IED strapped to his body near a mosque at Dalori Quarters situated along the Maiduguri/Konduga/Bama Road, killing himself and a civilian JTF operative who was  preventing the suicide bomber from getting close to or access the mosque where many Muslims in the locality were observing their early morning prayers.

“The EOD personnel of the command, have since swept the scene and rendered it safe, while normalcy has returned to the area.”