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Friday, 30 October 2015

12-year old girl suffers severe burns after transformer explodes at Lagos bus-stop [graphic photos]

12 year old Adetayo Adefarasin, a student of Government Junior College, Epe, suffered severe burns to her face, chest, arm and legs after a faulty transformer exploded along Broad street, Lagos as she was trying to board a bus while returning from church on September 20th.

Four fake soldiers identified as John Izunwanne, 25, John Otu, 23, Richard Acha, 22, and Simon Anthony, 39, who were arrested at various times along Mile 2 road, Idi-Araba and Agege area in Lagos state, were paraded by the state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni at the force headquarters in Ikeja yesterday October 29th.

The Abuja division of the court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal filed by senate president, Bukola Saraki challenging his trial by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The appeal court dismissed all 5 issues raised by Saraki in the appeal.

A MTN service provider tries to register a client’s SIM card in Lagos,

on October 27, 2015. Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator has fined

South African mobile giant MTN $5.2 billion for missing a deadline to

disconnect unregistered SIM cards, the company announced on Monday.

The penalty saw shares in Africa’s largest telecommunications company

crash more than 12 percent to 167 rand on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange,

the biggest fall the firm has suffered in a day since November 1998. AFP PHOTO

Three days after Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC slammed a N1.4 trillion penalty on MTN Nigeria for failure to disconnect customers with unregistered SIM cards, Parent company MTN group has cried out that the fine was too extreme, even as it continues to engage the regulator on how to resolve the issue.

Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said that further devaluation of Naira was not a solution to the current economic down turn in the country.

He however announces federal government plan to set up $25 b Infrastructural Fund which would be sourced from local and international sources including Nigeria’s Sovereign Wealth Fund.

The Police yesterday charged three teenagers, Elijah Adebowale, Suleiman Balogun and Shefiu Adam before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over the alleged gang rape of a 13 year old girl. How disgusting & sad!

The boys aged (15), (16) and (14) respectively, all reside at the Iju area of Lagos. They are being tried on a two-count charge of conspiracy and unlawful carnal knowledge of a minor.

MARIA Ekanem, a 20-year-old school drop out from Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, said yesterday in Calabar that poverty and lack of where to stay after she gave birth made her sell her two weeks old baby girl for N20,000.

She shared the post yesterday, October 28 on her Facebook page. The post which was accompanied with a photo of the couple rowing a boat has garnered over 100,000 Likes.

She wrote:

Njideka Akunyili Crosby is the 2015 winner of the tenth annual Joyce Alexander Wein Artist Prize. The Studio Museum in Harlem made the announcement on Monday, October 26, revealing that it was bestowing its Wein Prize – a $50,000 award won in the past by esteemed artists like Lorna Simpson, Glenn Ligon and Trenton Doyle Hancock – to the Nigerian-born painter who has lived and worked in the United States for many years.

Customers besiege banks as BVN registration deadlines expires

Barely 24 hours to the deadline for Bank Verification Number, BVN, less than half of the 52 million bank customers have been registered, a development that may have caused discomfort in the banking industry.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral
Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega

For the first time after conducting the 2015 elections adjudged to be one of the country’s best, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commissioner, Professor Attahiru Jega, yesterday, spoke about what the commission went through.

Ten persons have been arrested in connection with the crisis that erupted Wednesday night between commercial motorcyclists and policemen in Ajao area of Lagos.

Unconfirmed report had it that two policemen were killed by rampaging hoodlums who hijacked the situation. But the Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, stated that the command did not lose any of its men.

A middle aged motorist, Ayo Okundaye, has been convicted by a mobile court sitting in Benin court for attempting to bribe an operative of the Federal Road Safety Corps with N500.

Okundaye was found guilty of a three-count charge of driving without number plate, forged driver’s licence and attempting to bribe an FRSC official on duty.

The former minister says the confirmation of former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi as a minister is a mockery of the government's crusade on corruption.

Do you agree with him?

Press statement from APC

When she shared a pic of her without makeup and weaves, many thought it was just temporary.It seems Kylie has decided to ease up on the glam as she was spotted with Tyga arriving at the airport in New York..

This is more like it...

The actress showed off her flawless bikini body on her IG page .. I guess her second name should be sexy!

A powerful property tycoon in China has confessed to robbing a bank 16 years ago and using the money to start up his massive empire now worth billions.

According to Peoples Daily Online, Shi, the 53-year-old was arrested last week in the central China's Zhumadian city for a crime he committed in December 1999.

In light of the recent legalisation of gay marriages in America by the US Supreme Court, the American public sector is now officially not recognizing the titles of "Mother" and "Father".

Courts, schools and official public records will no longer provide recognition for the title "Mother" and "Father" in their move to appear more gender-neutral sensitive.

Five Deputy Comptroller Generals of the Nigeria Customs Service unanimously announced their resignation from the service today October 29th. A copy of their resignation letter above. No reason was given for their resignation.

OMG!!! See new sexy photos shared by Maheeda

Fierce in black!

See more photos after the cut...

The deadly terrorist group Boko Haram, which just recently affiliated themselves to the international Islamic terror group ISIS, have released photos showing its rocket factory, perhaps in a bid to dampen the morale of the Nigerian troops who say Nigeria is winning the war on terror in the north-east of the country.

Nigerian authorities should take note.

See more photos of the factory after the cut.

The Senate has approved the ministerial nomination of former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, after the opposition PDP Senators walked out of the red chamber of the National Assembly in protest.

See list below:

Senator Gyang Nyam Pwajok, the Plateau State PDP gubernatorial candidate in the last election has died. He died this morning in India after a battle with kidney disease.

Senate commences approval of Ministerial Nominees

The Senate has approved nomination of Ocholi Enojo James, Baba Shehuri Mustapha Cladius Omoleye Daramola, Heineken Lokpobiri , Khadija Abba Ibrahim, Barrister Adebayo Shittu,

An officer of the Nigeria Customs Service simply identified as Azeez and his wife have been arrested by the Ogun State Police for allegedly buying a set of 4 day-old twin babies for N500,000 in the Sango Ota, Ogun state.

23 years after the release of Nollywood sensation, Living in Bondage, Nigeria’s perceived first hit movie is coming back with a bang! Entertainment/business mogul Charles Okpalekeof Play Entertainment Network, and award-winning Nollywood star, Ramsey Nouah, are collaborating to remake Kenneth Nnebue’s 1992 classic.

Kanye joined the Kardashians and Jenner's for Caitlyn's 66th birthday dinner. See how the young man is smiling!!

On Tuesday October 28, Evan Edwards (left) pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Babafemi Junaid, 22, (right) following a retrial at the Old Bailey.

Police were called at around 17:40hrs on Friday, 7 February 2014 to reports of a man stabbed. Upon arrival they found Babafemi suffering from a stab wound to the chest. He was taken by London Ambulance Service to hospital but he later died that evening. A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as a single stab wound to the heart.

It appears Serena Williams has moved on from Drake ..The 34-year-old Wimbledon champion, is reportedly now dating Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, 32, after they 'met at a lunch'.

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has sacked Chiroma of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Bayero, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

The Emir has also appointed the District Head of Dala, Alhaji Nasiru Bayero, to replace him as the new Chiroma.

Three more people in Guinea have been infected with the Ebola virus, a senior health official said on Thursday, further dampening hopes of an imminent end to the world’s worst recorded outbreak of the disease.

Fode Sylla, spokesman for the national centre for the fight against Ebola, made this known to newsmen in Conakry.

New Delhi-President Mohammadu in New Delhi warned Indians against shipping fake and sub-standard foods and medicines to Nigeria, saying his government would not tolerate such act.

The president gave the warning in an interactive session with Chief Executives of Indian companies with interests in Nigeria.

The senate has confirmed the nomination of Professor Mahmud Yakubu as INEC Chairman and four INEC Commissioners namely Antonla Taiye Okoosi Simbine for North-central, Alhaji Baba Shettima Arfo for North-east, Mohammed Mustafa Lecky for South-south, Amina Zakari for North East and Soyebi Adedeji Solomon for South-west. They were all screened today October 29th.

Ace Comedian, Julius Agwu, says he has re-dedicated his life to God after surviving a brain surgery.The 42 year old has also vowed to live a Christian life from now after God gave him a second chance...

President Buhari who is currently in India, met with the Confederation of Indian Investors today.

See more photos after the cut...

Students of IMG Secondary School, Oke Ado, Ibadan, on Wednesday, went on rampage following the death of one of their colleagues allegedly flogged to death by a teacher.

40 year old British-born/Ghanaian TV actor and model Sam Sarpong died in Southern California after jumping to his death from a bridge on Monday afternoon in Pasadena, where he lived.

The Los Angeles County coroner's office says the case is being investigated as a possible suicide. But the official cause hasn't been determined yet.

Image result for photos of people arrested for impersonating military personnel in nigeria

The Police in Lagos have arrested four persons for masquerading as Military personnel at Idi-Araba and Agege areas of the state. Among them was a private guard who went to secure the release of one of the impersonators at the police station.

The latest offering in the Nike Mercurial Vapor range pays tribute to the island of Madeira where Cristiano Ronaldo was born. The three-time Ballon d'Or winner grew up on the islands of Madeira - and the new boots feature lava-style print in homage to Ronaldo's roots. The latest CR7 boots are named Savage Beauty.

More photos after the cut...

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja run-way

THE Senate, yesterday, queried the N63.5 billion approved for the construction of the second Runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, saying it was an attempt to ‘steal and rape’ Nigerians of the country’s common patrimony.

The Saudi government is planning to resume the flogging of a blogger who they said insulted Islam. The blogger, Raif Badawi nearly died when he was flogged the last time. Raif, who is in prison, was sentenced to 1,000 lashes & 10 years in prison for insulting Islam in a post he shared on social media.

His wife, Ensaf Haidar, who lives in Canada, told reporters yesterday that the Saudi authority was planning to resume the flogging soon at the prison where he is being held. She said Raif is in 'a poor condition', and was suffering from high blood pressure and was mentally very stressed.

Again, Reps summon CBN governor over BVN

Governor of central Bank, Mr Godwin Emiefele

With just days to the November 1 take-off date for the enforcement of Bank Verification Number by commercial banks, the House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emiefele, for further questioning over the policy.

In order to beat the deadline set by President Muhammedu Buhari to end insurgency in the country, the Nigeria Army has released images of some of the most wanted suspects of the sect (Boko Haram)

The images of the wanted sect members were today, boldly shown on a banner and were displayed by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt – Gen. Tukur Buratai among other officers.

Inscription on the banner however urged Nigerians to report to the Army if any of the persons on the banner is seen anywhere in public.

See images after the cut.

The Ooni of Ife designate, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi, this afternoon made a grand entrance into the ancient city of Ile Ife in Osun state ahead of his coronation as the 51st Ooni of Ife. He takes over from Oba Okunade Sijuwade who died in July. Ogunwusi was received at the Ife Ibadan Tollgate. More photos after the cut...

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