19 people have been killed and 15 others abducted in different villages of Agatu local government area in Benue state by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. Sources said the killing occurred during the early hours of Saturday in some remote areas of Agatu Local Government. Confirming the attack, Council Chairman, Stephen Dutse said the attackers invaded, Olegaje, Ogumogbo, Ejuma and Ogbagaji, headquarters of the local government killing 19 persons and abducting 15 others. Dutse said the gunmen surrounded different locations in the villages shooting sporadically, hacking and killing residents when the people were asleep. He therefore appealed to security…
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The Oyo/Osun State Command of the Nigeria Customs has made a seizure of 30,000 pieces of ammunition and 6,250 cartridges concealed in 20 cartons. The Area Comptroller of the command, Richard Oteri revealed that the command’s anti-smuggling outfit led by Sc Okoi intercepted the ammunition cleverly concealed in a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number KW 286 SHH along the Saki-Ago axis of Oyo State in the early hours of Monday, March 10. He added that the arms were cleverly packed with yam tubers and bags of cassava flour. “The driver of the bus, Abdulraheem Adegoke who is the main…
Ebere Wabara The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Saturday called on the Nigeria Police to release the Associate Editor of the Sun Newspapers, Ebere Wabara, who was arrested at his residence in Lagos on March 28, allegedly on the orders of Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia. “The arrest and detention of Ebere Wabara by the police on the orders of the Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia clearly shows that Nigeria is still in its undemocratic periods,” said Mr Shuaibu Leman, National Secretary of NUJ, in a statement released in Abuja. “After about 15 years of uninterrupted democracy, we are yet…
One of the residences of former Chief Security Officer to the late General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al Mustapha (rtd), located at Durbin Katsina, Kano, was weekend raided by armed men suspected to be soldiers. According to reports, the men who were armed to the teeth came in trucks and tanks, allegedly cordoning several streets leading to the house before seizing the occupants who were mostly women and children in an operation that lasted an hour. Some witnesses told The Sun that the suspected soldiers came in trucks and tanks and, immediately they gained entrance into the building, ordered everyone…
Withstanding all the controversy and side talk, Nollywood actress — Nuella Njubigbo has decided to follow her heart and walk down the aisle with fellow actor Tchidi Chikere. Congrats to them ooh!!!
Entertainment power couple of Jay Z and Beyonce are one of world’s richest and most talented duo in the world presently. Their net worth is estimated to be about $775 million. When it comes to gifts, Beyoncé and Jay Z only buy the best of the best for themselves and their daughter. At the age of 2, Blue Ivy had already amassed a collection of baby gear worth $1.5 million. For Beyoncé’s 25th birthday, Jay got her a vintage Rolls Royce for a cool million bucks. Bey returned the favor and got him a $2 million Bugatti Veyron Sport, one of…
Though she was battling an incurable disease, Multiple Sclerosis; Zara remained confident that her fate could be changed. In June 2013, she launched an online charity fund account with the target to raise $23,000 (3,800,000). Before her death, she was able to raise 14,046 (N2,316,000). The donations, according to findings, were made in the space of nine months by 235 people. The highest was $1000. Most people that donated did so under anonymity. A popular name on the donor’s list is Michael Falleti better known as DJ MightyMike. ‘May the good God heal you my friend‘, he wrote as he donated $100. Zara also opened a…
It’s funny how we get to see a different side of Afro Candy whenever she talks about her daughter. Afro Candy is the happiest single mum at the moment as her eldest daughter has been accepted into a university. What makes it more special is that she’s been told her daughters will turn out prostitutes before age 15, also told they will not go beyond elementary school. She shared on her Facebook page: – “When people think they are your ‘Life Support’ meaning you can’t Live without them and walk away from you making statements like “You will crawl on…
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Reuben Abati, has denied reports that the seat of power in Abuja came under heavy attack early Sunday morning after prolonged sounds of gun shots were heard. According to Abati, President Goodluck Jonathan is “safe and well” adding that what happened was an incident of failed jailbreak attempt at the heavily guarded Headquarters of the Department of State Service, which is close to the presidential villa. In a series of tweets, the presidential spokesperson said: “What happened at the SSS HQ this morning was an attempted jailbreak which has been…
Boko Haram militants detained at the State Security Services facility in Abuja took over the complex for over six hours after disarming SSS agents guarding the facility, according to a report by Saharareporters. The audacious action of the detainees led to prolonged negotiations that later resulted to shootings at the complex for over 4 hours, Saharareporters said, quoting SSS sources. The gunfight at the complex known as “Yellow House” caused panic in Abuja as the complex sits close to the Presidential Villa and one of the most fortified areas in the national capital. While some reports say the attack came…
SOLDIERS TAKING COVER AS THEY ENGAGE THE ATTACKERS IN A SHOOT-OUT (CREDITS: PREMIUM TIMES) Information Nigeria has just learnt of an attack around the Presidential Villa and headquarters of the Department of State Services (SSS) in the Asokoro District of Abuja. According to a PREMIUM TIMES report, residents of the nearby Aso Drive said they heard gunshots coming out from either the Yellow House headquarters of the SSS or the Aso Villa. One of the resident said, “We don’t know what’s going on here. Heavy gunfire has been coming from the direction of the villa. The entire area has been…
Seems like popular singer turned born-again prophet, Soul E is not done with his prophecies of doom. Soul E In a recent interview with a national daily, Soul E revealed that God had shown him more revelations aside the one he gave concerning Wizkid and Davido. He said God revealed to him that two governors will die before the end of 2015. “He told me two northern governors will go, they will die before the end of 2015. This is what God showed me. Prophets come to tell you what God is saying about a situation. Pastors will tell you…
Controversial Nollywood actress — Tonto Dikeh who has over 57 tattoo inscriptions all over her body has added another one. Tonto Dikeh’s new leg tattoo reads “Guide my steps oh Lord” The popular Nollywood star made the announcement on her Instagram page days ago.
Josha Iniyezo popularly known as Solid Star today signed a deal with the Nigerian Football Supporters president Dr. Rafiu Ladipo to sing the theme song for the Super Eagles for the 2014 World Cup to be played in Brazil. Congrats to him. P.S: A bird also whispered that D’banj and a certain female artiste were also booked to record a song for the Super Eagles.
FILE PHOTO President Goodluck Jonathan said in Bauchi on Saturday that the Federal Government would not relent in its effort at addressing the problem of insecurity in some parts of the country. Speaking when he visited the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, the President said that the problem must be tackled for the country to progress. He explained that one of the measures was the introduction of various skills acquisition programmes to tackle the problem of youth restiveness and create opportunities for employment. The President commended the emir for working towards ensuring peace in the state, adding that in…
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Friday discharged and acquitted the former Vice Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market, Chris Azubuogu, of charges bordering on dishonest conversion of the sum of $4,095 released by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as estacode for him to attend a capacity building workshop in the Dominican Republic. In the lead judgment read by Justice Amiru Sanusi, the appellate court held that the Abuja High Court erred in law when it threw out Azubuogu’s no-case submission especially as the prosecution failed to prove the essential elements of the charge.…
One time BBA winner — Karen Igho is now a student of Newham University in the UK. Karen is studying Business Administration and Management for three years at University after which she will commence with Masters in Arts for one year. All the best Karen!
Charly Boy has recently been known for his constant random open letters, but this time, he writes one to God. Read it below: – Dear God, I had to muster a ‘lotta’ courage to write you this letter, please don’t get pissed with me, because there is no way on Earth that I can stand your vex, as one of your authentic sons. First of all, I ‘wanna’ thank you for all thou have given me, beautiful children, a beautiful and soulful wife, a family filled with love, Mum and Dad, nice motor bikes, belief in Self. But most…
It seems the Gold King is in a good mood this month, as he has given out two expensive customized mics to two talented Nigerian artistes in less than a week. First it was Burna Boy, then 2Face, and now rapper Ice Prince has also gotten his own customized Mic from luxury designer Malivelihood. Niceeeeeeee…………
Davido is living the good life and shows no sign of slowing down. He buys himself the finest jewelry and cars and obviously, the hottest girls too. The ‘Aye’ just got himself some new blings as seen above and he captioned the photos:“Shout out to @mrflawless1 for the 18k gold presidential for @chairmanhkn and 18k diamond Jesus piece for myself osheey!” Some of his fans criticized him for his spending culture and advised him to save. Another Photo below: – See more at: http://gistreel.com/2014/03/29/davido-flaunts-new-18k-diamond-jesus-piece-rolex/#sthash.I45jOYd9.dpuf