253 Nigerians Voluntarily Return from Libya

No fewer than 253 more Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya on Tuesday aboard a chartered Airbus A330-200 with registration mark 5A-LAT operated by Libya Airlines. The aircraft landed about 6.45pm at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

The returnees were made up of 102 males, 140 females, six children and five infants. They were brought back by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Nigerian embassy in Libya.

2 Brazilians Arrested at Lagos Airport after Cocaine worth N310m was Found Hidden in Food Cans in their Luggage

Two Brazilians have been arrested by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over alleged drug trafficking. The duo – Dias Dos Santos Marcia Cristina, 36 and Lima Pereira Erick Diego, 20 – who traveled from São Paulo, Brazil, claimed to be tourists.

A statement by NDLEA spokesperson, Mitchell Ofoyeju said that the drugs were carefully hidden in food cans inside their luggage. 9.4kg of cocaine was found in Dias’ bag while 14.465kg of the drug was found in Lima’s bag.

The estimated street value of the total seizure is said to be N310 million.

2 Persons Reported Dead after Uncompleted Building Collapsed in Lekki

A part of an uncompleted building at NICON Town Estate collapsed on Thursday afternoon in Lekki, Lagos. Social media reports state that 2 persons died in the accident.

According to Premium Times, an official of the Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA) said there were “casualties”.

My Legal Team and I are Working to Sue 2Baba – Blackface

Ahmedu Augustine (popularly known as Blackface), a member of the defunct Plantashun Boiz group formed in 2000 with 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) and Faze (Chibuzor Oji), has said that he and his legal team are working on taking 2Baba to court over intellectual property theft.

He made this known in an interview with Premium Times.

See excerpts below:

Eze Goes to School Author, Onuorah Nzekwu is dead

The death has been announced of renowned writer and author of Eze Goes to School, Onuorah Nzekwu.The literary doyen passed away at the age of 89, Friday night and cause of death is unknown at the moment.

Nigerian Man and his Canadian Wife arrested by Border Officials over Human Trafficking

Michelle and Victor Omoruyi have been arrested by U.S. and Canadian immigration officials for alleged human trafficking, CBC News reports. The arrests were made after a four-month joint investigation in the Saskatchewan region.

Officials had been investigating Victor as he was frequently crossing the Canada-U.S. border.

Parents of Quintuplets Delivered in Abuja to get a House from FG + Job for Dad

The Head of Service of the Federation Winifred Oyo-Ita has promised to give a house to the couple who newly delivered quintuplets at the National Hospital Abuja.

Oyo-Ita made the promise while visiting the children on Saturday in Abuja. 

She said that the house will be given under the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) Scheme. 

New Video: P-Square – Nobody Ugly

The video was shot by Clarence Peters.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Banned in Russia, Labelled “Extremist” Organisation

Russia’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Jehovah’s Witnesses is an “extremist” organisation and must hand over all its property to the state, Russian news agencies reported. Interfax News Agency quoted Sergei Cherepanov, a Jehovah’s Witnesses representative, as saying that the group will appeal the decision in the European Court of Human Rights. “We will do everything possible”, he said.

New Video: Phyno – So Far So Good (SFSG)

The track was produced by Masterkraft with the video shot by Patrick Elis. Watch below.

South Africa-based Nigerian Pastor Tim Omotoso Charged with Human Trafficking for Allegedly Molesting more than 30 Girls

South African police has arrested on Tim Omotoso, 58, the senior pastor of the Jesus Dominion International, an interdenominational ministry, based in Durban. He was arrested on Thursday at Port Elizabeth airport shortly after his flight landed.

Two Nigerians arrested at Cambodia Airport with drugs in their stomachs appear in court

Two Nigerian men arrested for smuggling 1.27 kilograms of cocaine in one of the men's stomachs have had their hearing postponed to seek evidence on whether they knew each other or had accidentally met at the airport. Phnom Penh Municipal Court presiding judge Heng Kesro on Tuesday, April 18th, ordered the postponement until April 28 to clarify what the relationship between the men was.

Nigerian Couple Welcome Set of Quintuplets

Mr. Imudia Uduehi, a father of quintuplet who married less than a year ago and his wife have welcomed a beautiful set of quintuplets girls.

Both Parents are unemployed and asking for help to raise their bundles of Joy.

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Nigerian Journalist Abdullahi Shuaibu Arrested for Bank Robbery in New York

One Abdullahi Shuaibu, 53, a Nigerian who is a former staff the United Nations and currently a State Department-credentialed reporter for the PanAfrican News Agency has been arrested and charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of attempted robbery and by New York Police. 

15-year Old Suspected Ex Wife of a Boko Haram Commander Shares Heartbreaking Details of how She Contracted HIV & Developed VVF

Fatima and Amina

The Borno  Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC), said it has arrested a 15-year -old girl, Fatima K. believed to be a former wife of a Boko Haram factional leader, Mamman Nur. The Commandant of NSCDC in Borno, Ibrahim Abdu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Maiduguri on Tuesday.  

Rapists & Wife beaters to Face Life Sentence in Ekiti State

The Ekiti State Government on Monday announced that rapists and wife beaters now face life sentence. The Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Information, Youth and Sports Development, Kola Ajumobi, said this at a public enlightenment forum in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.
Ajumobi also announced an increase in the maternity leave period for women in its public service from 12 weeks to 16 weeks.

FBI Declares Nigerian Man Wanted for Fraudulent E-Mail Scheme resulting in a total loss of $5million

A Nigerian man who goes  by the name of Kelechi Declan James has been declared wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in relation to a fraudulent e-mail scheme which cost the victims losses to the tune of 5 million USD.

7 Persons Die, 136 Others Missing as Boat Capsizes in Kebbi State

Over seven people have been confirmed dead and another seven hospitalised in Ngaski local government area, Kebbi state as a boat returning from Malali Market with about 150 passengers capsized along River Niger recently.

HAPPY EASTER PEOPLE!!!

Happy Easter everyone! May your happiness be great, may your troubles be few and may all your dreams come true.

Have a good holiday.

Lagos State Commence Arrest And Prosecution Of Motorists Who Buys Goods In Traffic

According to reports, the government of Lagos State have commenced the immediate arrest and prosecution of motorists who buy goods in traffic. The enforcement was confirmed when officials of the Environmental Sanitation Corps Agency (LASERCORPS) arrested 6 motorists at Ikeja along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for allegedly buying goods in traffic.

Also four passengers and nine hawkers were arrested during the operation.

Whistleblower Leads EFCC to N4bn Lodged in 2 Bank Accounts

Whistle Blowing seems to be the order of the day. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have discovered another N4bn suspected to be proceeds of crime.

The discovery followed a tip-off by a whistleblower.

#BBNaija’s Efe to Receive Plateau State’s Honour as Ambassador in the Entertainment & Creative Industry

Big Brother Naija 2017 winner, Efe is to be honoured as an Ambassador in the Entertainment and Creative Industry by the State Government, a statement has said.

The statement dated April 10 and signed by Samuel Emmanuel Nanle, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Officer of the Executive Governor of Plateau State read:

FRSC Recalls Sector Commander who cut the Hair of Female Officers

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has recalled Andrew A. Kumapayi, the Sector Commander of the Rivers State Command who cut the hair of female officers during an exercise to ensure they are dressed according to the prescription of the agency.

ISIS Suspect Deported to Nigeria from Germany

Germany has deported to Nigeria, an alleged Islamic extremist, an ISIS suspect, deemed dangerous by authorities. The German news agency, dpa reports that the 22-year-old man, who was born in Germany and who hadn’t committed a crime, arrived in Lagos Thursday.

The Winner of #BBNaija 2017 is Efe!

The Big Brother Naija Housemate emerged the winner of the Reality TV show after spending 78 days in the house. Efe beat the other four finalists – Marvis, Debie-Rise, TBoss, and Bisola – by raking 57.61% of the total votes this final week.

Congratulations to Efe...Based on Logistics!

New Video: DJ Xclusive feat. Runtown – Sexy Girls

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50 Nigerians Deported from 8 European Countries

Fifty Nigerians were on Thursday deported from eight European countries for committing immigration-related offences. The Nigerians were deported from Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium, Spain and Hungary.

Suspected Fraudster who Poses as a Pregnant Woman in Need of Help Busted in Lagos

Two Facebook users have shared their encounters with a suspected fraudster who poses as a pregnant woman to defraud unsuspecting members of the public, especially in banks.

New Video: Emma Nyra - Drop It

New Video: Wizkid feat. Drake – Come Closer

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A First-Time Mother Died at FMC Asaba after Delivering Twin Girls

A Facebook user Kay Lord has shared a heartbreaking story of how a man lost his wife at Federal Medical Centre (FMC). According to the husband, after his wife was delivered of twins through Cesarean Section, she needed more blood. The husband said he had earlier paid for two or three pints of blood but it was denied her.

He said he arrived at the hospital the next morning following his wife’s call. He narrated how his wife died because the hospital staff refused to carry out blood transfusion on her until they see proof of payment.

Navy Commander Found Dead in his Home in Lagos

The Nigerian Navy and the Police are currently investigating the cause of death of one Rear Admiral Daniel Ikoli who was found dead at his residence in the Apapa area of Lagos State.
Ikoli, who was the Fleet Commander, Western Naval Command, Apapa, Lagos State, was in his house when his domestic staff heard gunshots.

New Video: Niniola - Maradona

Following the release of the Instant Hit single MARADONA, NINIOLA is back again and this time its the release of the Official Video.
NINIOLA teams up with MEX to create this video which goes on to finally explain the story behind the song...Sit back, watch and enjoy!

Court Orders Unfreezing of Patience Jonathan’s Account Containing $5.8m

A Federal High court  in Lagos has unfrozen the domiciliary account of former first lady Patience Jonathan containing $5,842,316.66 at Skye bank Plc. The order of the court was sequel to an application  argued by her lawyer Adedayo Adedipe (SAN), leading seven other lawyers.
Adedipe urged the court to unfreeze the account on the ground that Patience Jonathan was not a party in the suit leading to the order made by the court. 

EFCC Arraigns Man for N200 Million Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today April 4, 2017 arraigned one Sa’ad Ahmed Madaki before Justice Jude Daggard of the Federal High Court Kano on one count charge of obtaining by false pretense.

Man Loses his Days-Old Son Due to Poor Health Care

Facebook User Lawson Ojeme shared quite a sad story on his social media page about how the poor health care system in Asaba, Delta Sate, resulted in the death of his son.

The father who shared his joy on the 1st of April took to Facebook today to announce the loss of his newborn. 

New Video: Mr Eazi - Fight ft. Dj Cuppy

Illegal Sale of UTME Materials: JAMB Arrests 25 Suspects Nationwide

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has arrested 25 persons over illegal registration and sale of 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) materials.
JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede said the individuals arrested were selling registration materials for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to candidates.

I Raped 7-month Old Girl to be Successful in Life – 57-year Old Katsina Man

57 year old man, Magaji Dansale was arrested in Katsina on Friday, for raping his 7-month-old step daughter. The reason he gave journalists at the Katsina State Police Command was because he was so desperate to become rich, saying he had several dreams of him being a rich man after sexual intercourse with a toddler.