Новости за 03.01.2016

A convict on the death list at the Kano Central prison at Kurmawa stunned the Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen Abdurrahman Dambazau (rtd) when he told him that his offence was stealing a duck.  The Minister who was visibly shocked, sought to know why the convict, whose name was Mohammed Sager, was in the prison, […]

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has challenged ordained Ministers of God to resist the temptation of flirting with politicians for pecuniary grains and lose their dignity are moral conscience of the society. Governor Okowa gave the admonition during the consecration of three Bishops today, January 3, by the Primate of the Anglican Communion, Most […]

Olivia, Annie and 2face’s daughter clocked 2 years today, January 3, 2016. To celebrate their little princess, the loving parents threw a party which was well-attended by their celebrity friends. READ ALSO: What Tuface Idibia Was Spotted Doing During Calabar Carnival See photos below:       On Saturday, December 19, Annie had a date with 200 children. […]

A popular disc jokey, who goes by the name Dj Timmy has reacted to the Headies 2015 awards which has generated a lot of controversies on the social media. The respected DJ, in an open letter, revealed that the Headies award is not one to be rated high as it breeds bad blood among music […]

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has predicted boom for the state despite several economic doom predictions aimed at Nigeria’s commercial city.  The governor made the remark while speaking at the 2016 Annual Thanksgiving Service of the Lagos State Government, held at the State House, Ikeja, today, December 3. READ ALSO: Ambode To Turn Ebute-Meta Into A […]

A gang of armed robbers got the shock of their lives on Christmas eve when they broke into a branch of an old generation bank in Ondo state. The Sun reports that the suspects, Ebibo Winoh, Michael Mipera, Thank­god Sugha and Idowu Sobijoh, were shocked when they opened the bank’s vault and met it empty. READ ALSO: Soldier Arrested […]

The recently declared governor-elect of Abia state by the Appeal Court, Alex Otti has condemned the violence that greeted the court’s announcement in Aba, the commercial centre of the state.  In a statement made available to journalists, Otti alleged that the violence in Aba was the handwork of supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). […]

Since yesterday, December 2, rumours have been going round that the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has taken a new bride. The rumour speculated one Princess Ronke Ademiluyi as the new bride. However, the news has been said to be untrue as sources close to the handsome Ooni have said that the […]

A young man in Ezinesi-Oduma in Aninri local government area of Enugu state identified as Friday Anyim, has reportedly killed his stepmother. According to Vanguard, the victim, Bennedeth Anyim, was allegedly hacked with an axe during her intervention to quell a fight that erupted between two belligerent siblings. Friday was said to have entered a […]

Nonye and Emeka were married recently in a traditional Igbo ceremony in Okporu Orlu, Imo state where the bride’s family comes from.  Prior to their big day, Emeka proposed to his bride-to-be at a special dinner attended by family and close friends. He presented Nonye with a beautiful diamond ring and, of course, she said yes. […]

A report by Thisday newspaper indicates that former first lady, Patience Jonathan may have withdrawn her support for Governor Seriake Dickson barely a week to the rescheduled governorship election in Bayelsa state.  According to the report, Mrs Jonathan is said to be mobilising support and resources for Chief Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike will on Monday, January 4, 2016 swear-in Honourable Justice Daisy Wotube Okocha as the Substantive Chief Judge of the state.  A statement issued by Simeon Nwakaudu, the special assistant to the state governor on electronic media said that the swearing-in of the substantive Chief Judge of Rivers state will […]

Football fans all over the world have hailed Nigeria’s John Mikel Obi after a commanding display in Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat of Crystal Palace Football Club. The win which represents Guus Hiddink, the club’s interim manager’s first win of the season, saw Mikel hold forth in the midfield in front of the two defenders and shielded […]

Former governor of Ekiti state who is now the minister of solid minerals, Kayode Fayemi, had a thanksgiving service in his church. The minister of the federal republic of Nigeria decided to give all thanks to God for making him a minister in  Nigeria. He had the thanksgiving service at the St. Martins Catholic Church, […]

Nigeria’s former minister of information, Labaran Maku today, December 3, called for the removal of immunity clause for elected public officials  from the constitution.  According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Maku made the remark while speaking to some journalists in Wakama, Akun Development Area of Nassarawa state where he hails from. READ ALSO: What […]

Following Chelsea’s 3 – 0 whitewash over Crystal Palace in the first London derby of 2016 played at Selhurst Park, Coach Guus Hiddink was full of praise for his players especially his defensive midfielder, John Obi Mikel. READ ALSO: See 5 Chelsea Players Who Betrayed Mourinho Just before kick-off, Mikel had revealed Hiddink told his players […]

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has expressed his support for President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chairman of Silverbird Groups, in a post on Facebook, told those who have continued to condemn the president that they have not done well. According to him, the president should be commended when he does well and criticised when he does not work […]

Editor’s note: On January 1, rapper Olamide went on a rant on The Headies stage after his protege Lil Kesh failed to win the much coveted Next Rated Award – it went to Mavin’s Reekado Banks. Naij.com contributor Udochukwu Ikwuagwu explains why The Headies, arguably Nigeria’s most prestigious music awards – may have deserved Olamide’s […]

The Bayelsa state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that Governor Seriake Dickson’s recent visit to the presidential villa, Aso Rock, was to beg President Muhammadu Buhari to join the APC.  The party’s allegation was made through the Sylva-Igiri Campaign Organisation (SICO), in a statement signed by its Director, Media and Publicity, Chief […]

Twenty-five elite athletes from the High Altitude Athletics Club of Jos, Plateau state and some fun runners will be in Lagos to participate in the February 6, 2016, Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. The announcement was made by Coach Steve Nuhu, owner of the High Altitude Athletics Club, who said the return of the Lagos […]

It was a shocking scene when a chicken pecked its buyer to coma in Asaba on Friday, January 1. The Punch reports that a man, Sunday Ibie, was attacked by a chicken around Konwea Plaza in Asaba, Delta state, leaving many to run for their lives. The big broiler was put up for sale at the […]

Goals from Oscar, Willian and Diego Costa inspired Chelsea to a 3-0 win over host Crystal Palace at Selhurst park. The win extends Chelsea’s unbeaten run to three games and moves them up to 14th place, equal on points with Norwich City but ahead due to their superior goal difference. As for Palace, they remain in […]

The alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Orders that was used during the election of the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, will be looked into this week. This was the submission of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), who spoke to The Punch on the issue. READ ALSO: I Will Not […]

A former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has dared President Muhammadu Buhari over Dasuki, Nnamdi Kanu and El Zakzaky. He did this by supporting a recent statement his party, the Peoples Democratic party. The statement which was signed by the party’s national publicity secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh stated in parts that: “It is sad and embarrassing that […]

The young wife of Fuji Maestro, Alhaji Kollington Ayinla, simply referred to as Hajia, has opened up on the sex life of her husband. During an interview with Vanguard, the young wife revealed that the legendary musician popularly referred to as ‘Kebe n’ Kwara’ was a killer in bed in spite of his age. Hajia […]