Gunmen Kill Two Vigilantes in Port harcourt

Gunmen shot and killed two Vigilantes in Diobu, Port Harcourt early Thursday morning.

The gunmen numbering about seven killed the two vigilantes at Timber by Ojoto and Saint Thomas street by Ikwerre road in Diobu at about 1:20am, Secretary of Diobu Vigilante, Amatari Bipileide said.

Amaju Pinnick re-elected NFF President

Amaju Pinnick will remain President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for another four years after emerging victorious in Thursday’s election in Katsina.

Pinnick made good of his reputation as an overwhelming favourite by picking over 70 per cent of the votes cast.

The Delta-born scored 38 votes, his predecessor Aminu Maigari managed just eight, former Secretary-General, Taiwo got one while the highly-unpopular Chinedu Okoye didn’t get any vote.

‘Twitterstorm’ over Suspension of Nigeria Air by FG

The suspension of Nigeria Air by the Federal Government has caused a storm on Twitter, trending with the #NigeriaAir. 

Many Nigerians took to social media to express their views on the news of the indefinite suspension of the Nigerian National Carrier.

2019: I WILL NOT BE VYING FOR THE POSITION OF VICE PRESIDENT --GOVERNOR WIKE

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will not be vying for the position of Vice President of the country as being speculated in certain quarters ahead of the 2019 elections. 

 

Governor Wike said though some of the Presidential Aspirants seeking his support have offered him the position of Vice President in the course of political consultations, he insisted  that the interest of Rivers State is paramount. 

FG suspends Nigeria Air indefinitely- Minister

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday, announced the suspension of the planned national carrier, Nigeria Air.

On his Twitter handle, @hadisirika, Sirika tweeted: I regret to announce that the Federal Executive Council has taken the tough decision to suspend the National Carrier Project in the interim. All commitments due will be honoured. We thank the public for the support as always.”

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Breaking; Police file charges against Osun PDP Governorship Candidate, Adeleke

Nigeria Police Force has filed charges against a governorship aspirant in the upcoming Osun State election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. 

Forensic Investigation Ongoing On Decomposing Human Parts Recovered From Ritualists

Lagos state Police command says scientific investigation is still ongoing over the two suspected ritualists arrested inside a tunnel, under the Cele Niger Bridge, Ijanikin with decomposing human parts. 

Recall that a woman who pretended to be mad for years was arrested after the police was tipped off by members of the

Survey result to change HIV landscape in Nigeria – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday said that the ongoing HIV survey result would change the HIV landscape in Nigeria.

I did not steal N14.1m SURE-P funds, ex-Perm Sec tells court

Clement Illoh, former Permanent Secretary on Wednesday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that he did not steal N14.1 million from the defunct Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P).

Jimi Agbaje confirms re-election bid, says I am confident of winning

Mr Jimi Agbaje, the 2015 Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday ended speculations about his re-run bid, saying he was back in the race.

Agbaje made the confirmation via a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

“It is true that initially I did not want to re-contest, but I had so many people urging me to run.

“I bought and submitted my nomination form shortly before it closed. I will be part of the PDP Lagos governorship primaries, billed for Friday, Sept 28th, “ he said.

Reconstruction: Lagos commuters groan on Mile 2 Badagry road

Some stranded Lagos State commuters, on Wednesday, narrated their ordeal, as they struggled to pass through the Mile 2-Badagry road which is under reconstruction.

Photos: Supervising Minister for Finance prays at FEC meeting

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 Supervising Minister for Finance, Hajia Zainab Ahmed offering prayers during the opening of the Federal Executive Council chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday. 

Flood victims in Yenagoa groan, appeal for assistance

Residents along the Epie creek in Yenagoa on Wednesday lamented the impact of the flooding caused by the overflow of water from Taylor creek, tributaries of the Orashi and Niger rivers. 

Shell Denies Forcefully Resuming Operations at Belema Flow Station

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, SPDC has restated its commitment towards peaceful resolution of the disagreement that resulted in the shutdown of its Belema flow station by some people. SPDC said

Gunmen attack trader at ATM stand in Benin

Tina Osaretin, a trader, was attacked by gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday while operating an Automated Teller Machine(ATM) in a bank along Uselu-Lagos road.

Tina, a meat seller, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that she got to the ATM stand by 6.00 a.m. to withdraw cash for her to get to the abattoir early.

“When I got to the stand, I saw two young boys standing on the left and right side, about the ages of 15 and 16.

“I knew something was wrong when I inserted my card. The boys stood behind me immediately. One said: “cooperate, if not I go shoot you.’’

“They collected N150, 000 from me, but I thank God I was not shot, she said.

Tina pleaded with the Edo Government to provide more security personnel, especially during these ember months.

She said Nigeria would be a better place if corruption and stealing could be tackled.

NAN

"If your man is cheating on you, dump him and date his father" - Actress, Juliet Ibrahim

Juliet Ibrahim is on Instagram dishing out some interesting relationship advice, for women who have been victims of cheating partners. The actress said “if your man is cheating on you, dump him and date his father. Make that ni**a your step son.” Hmmmm! Do you Agree?

Popular Blogger, Linda Ikeji shares most emotional, heartfelt message on her birthday

Linda Ikeji shared the most emotional and heartfelt message on her birthday, and why not? She just became a mum, two days before she turned thirty eight. Linda said in her post that in 2017, she had specifically asked God to make her a wife and a mother before her birthday this year,

Davido, Kiss Daniels Cooking Up New Music

Davido is cooking up some new music with Kiss Daniels!  They confirmed on twitter that they are working on a new song, which will be released soon.

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