NAVY DISMISSES PERSONNEL FOR THE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

For allegedly being in possession of 14.55kg of Marijuana, a Nigerian Navy (NN), Seaman Haruna Umar has been dismissed from service. 

Nigerian Barcelona fan allegedly dies after celebrating a goal from his team

A supporter of Barcelona football club died Wednesday night in Yola, Adamawa State, after Sergi Roberto’s 95th minute goal of the round of 16 clash against PSG, witnesses said.

The fan, identified as Teri, died while celebrating the goal. Some witnesses said he died of “over excitement”.

Falana threatens legal action against South Africa ,demands justice for victims of Xenophobia

Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has written a letter to President Jacob Zuma of South Africa,asking him to identify suspected perpetrators of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans living in that country for prosecution.

In the letter titled: “Request to identify perpetrators of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians, bring them to justice and provide adequate compensation to victims.”

Falana said he would sue the South African government if it fails to stop the xenophobic attacks as requested.

He said,

Actress, Victoria Inyama was not happy with Tonto Dikeh's apology to Mercy Johnson, which led her to call her out.

After watching Tonto Dikeh's 'bare it all' interview, Victoria have apologized. Read what she wrote after the cut...

Female NYSC member set to pass out next month dies in fatal accident (Photos)

A female NYSC member, Francisica okonkwo who is set to pass out next month, died today in a fatal accident along 9th mile round about in Enugu State.

The source who sent in the photos said this horrific incident happened just immediately after their CDS meeting today.

Minister’s aide resigns over non-payment of salary

Nathaniel Adojutelegan, the Special Assistant to the Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Prof. Claudius Daramola, has resigned his appointment.

According to Sahara Reporters,in a letter to the Minster dated December 2016, Adojutelegan said he tendered his resignation over the non-payment of his salaries for over a year.

The letter read,

Ambode vs. Fashola: You're a liar, Fashola replies Gov. Ambode

Nigeria's Minister for Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has dismissed a statement credited to the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, who alleged that the Ministry under the former Governor of Lagos, is frustrating the state’s plan to reconstruct the Lagos International Airport Road from Oshodi.

The Minister who reacted to this claim through
his Special Adviser on Communications, Mr. Hakeem Bello, struck out the statement, describing it as misleading while pointing out projects they've approved for the Lagos State Government.

Suspected Ritualist Allegedly Attacks School in Niger State, Kill Children (Graphic photos)

According to Zuma Times Hausa, a village, Tungan Magajiya in Rijau local government area of Niger state was on Wednesday allegedly invaded by some suspected ritualists who reportedly slaughtered four boys in an Islamic school and made away with their blood.

The ritualists who are said to be mainly out for fresh human blood stormed the Islamic school around 3am yesterday and attacked five boys during which they succeeded in killing three immediately while the fourth eventually died few hours later while the fifth is in the hospital recuperating.

See graphic photo below...

Lady who Rents Gun For Her Boyfriend Arrested in Cross River State

25-year-old Ms. Hope Usang, has been arrested after being linked to arms leased out to robbers in Cross River State. The female armourer was arrested alongside 21 others by the Cross River State Police Command, after a robbery victim, Paschal Bisong of Ekpeyong Effiok street in Calabar Municipality, laid a complaint.

The Cross River State Police Commissioner, Hafiz Inuwa, who spoke to newsmen said
his men swung into action immediately, arresting Emmanuel Edet-Etim and Idoreyin Usa, who confessed they got their arms from Usang.

 “In our efforts to build a safe Cross River, we must not tolerate any form of arms proliferation. On February 24, following a report by one Paschal Bisong of a robbery attack, my men swung into action, leading to the arrest of two suspects, Emmanuel Edet-Etim and Idoreyin Usa. 

“The suspects confessed that one Hope Usang supplied them with arms for the robbery. When my men stormed Usang’s house, they recovered three revolvers, four rounds of ammunition, one pistol, one locally-made pistol among others" he said.

Usang, who spoke to a Vanguard correspondent, claimed the  gun belonged to her boyfriend who is a student; “The guns belong to my boyfriend, a student. I never knew that he was keeping some guns in my house.” However when asked to name her boyfriend, she refused. 

The State's Police Commissioner further disclosed that the arrested suspects will be charged to court for robbery, rape, kidnapping, murder, cultism, illegal possession of fire arms among others. 

Lola Omotayo pours encomium on dad as he turns a year older

Peter Okoye's wife, Lola Omotayo's dad is a year older today, and she had lots of sweets things to say about him.

She said young men need to take a tip or two from him as he is a gentleman and treats women with respect. She wrote;

"A very big HappyBirthday shoutout to the man who taught me all I know today. To the man who taught me to love and not to hate. He taught me never to judge. He showed me by example what it means to treat each and every human being with respect and regard. He taught me to be humble. I am forever indebted to you papa! Young men should take a tip or two from him as he is a gentleman and treats my mother with utmost respect. He treats her like a delicate egg. A classy man you are!
Papa I wish you long life, good health, complete happiness and peace of mind. Cameron and Aliona adore you. Mama loves you and I love you incredibly. God bless your kind soul always as we celebrate your new born age. I praise God for your life everyday. Happy Birthday Papichka! 🙏🙏😍😍😍💋💋💋💃💃🍸🍹🍻🎁🌷🌷🍷🍰🍰🎂🎂🍾🍾🍷#bestdadintheworld #gentleman #grandpa #dad #husband #humble #Godsveryown #mydad #fatherinlaw"