Gang Leader Kidnaps 10 Victims To Raise Money For His Father’s Funeral (pic)

 
The menace of kidnapping for ransom in the country took a more frightening twist when 31-year-old Chibuike Okoroafor, brought a new dimension to the crime.

Okoroafor resorted to raise money for the burial of his late father and uncle, by going out with his gang to kidnap 10 victims in Imo and Anambra states.

The first abductees were 30-year-old Chigozie Ekwegbara and his two sisters, who were kidnapped about 8.00pm at Ornage Fastfood, opposite Asutel, Uli, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.

Tony Nwoye Wins Anambra APC Governorship Primaries -

The election conducted at Prof. Dora Akunyili Woman Development center saw 12 aspirants fiercely battle for the party's ticket.

The Chairman, APC Committee on Anambra governorship primary election, Alhaji Shettima, the chairman APC governors forum who presided the event ensured transparency of the process, with over 4000 votes cast from 12persons from each ward throughout the 21 local governments in the state which began with Aguata and ended with Uyi LGA,

BSS: Biafra Secret Service, Salaries, Oath - Inside Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘Secret Army’

Clutching a hand fan bearing the Biafra insignia and clad in all white Jewish attire, a skull cap and a pair of white shoes, the bespectacled, light-skinned, harmless-looking, slender leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu took measured steps. With arms akimbo, Kanu inspected what could be regarded as a guard of honour mounted by members of his Biafra Secret Service (BSS).

That was on Tuesday, August 17, during Kanu’s inauguration of the BSS at his father’s residence in Isiama Afara in Ibeku clan, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. Kanu’s father, His Highness, Eze Israel Kanu is the traditional ruler of their community.

President Buhari reveals why he invited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to the UK when he was there

President Buhari today revealed why he invited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to visit him in London while he was there on medical leave. Osinbajo who was acting president at the time, left Nigeria for the UK on July 11th and was back the next day. According to President Buhari, he invited Osinbajo over to thank him for managing the affairs of the country very well in his absence. President Buhari disclosed this when he met state governors in Aso Rock, Abuja earlier today.

Paul Chukwuma Accused Of Sharing Money To Delegates

Anambra Gubernatorial Election Aspirant, Mr Paul Chukwuma has been on hide zone since a Facebook User shared a photo of him at a local tour ahead of tomorrow's primaries.

According to the photo and Facebook Post, the aspirant shared some money to Akwa South Ward Chairman while he assure delegates that he shall settle them in a good way once they vote him in as the flag bearer for the All Progressive Party in the forthcoming Anambra Gubernatorial Election.

While the delegates repealed that he said he has been endorsed by APC National Party in Abuja after due consultation and payment. 

Nigerian Yahoo Boys, Others Arrested In Ghana, Laptops & Phones Recovered.

Some internet fraudsters popularly known as 'Yahoo' boys have been apprehended by the Madina Divisional Police Command on Friday in Ghana. According to multiple online reports from Ghana, about twenty six of them including Nigerians are suspected to be engaged in cyber crime.

The suspects, whose ages range from 19 to 35 were picked up at a suburb of Ashale Botwe near Madina in the La-Nkwantanag/Madina municipality of Greater Accra.

The Police seized 33 laptops, 26 mobile phones, and a number of pen drives from the suspects.

'I Make N8,000 Daily' - Fake Blind Beggar Apprehended In Lagos Confesses

A fake blind beggar, Abdullahi Abbas, who was apprehended in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state yesterday August 21st, has confessed to making between N5,500 and N8,000 daily just by disguising as a beggar.

37-year-old Abdullahi who is always led by a 12-year-old boy (name withheld), begged for alms every day at the First Gate and Odogunyan area of Ikorodu.

He was apprehended yesterday after an inquisitive resident of the area, Adeoye Baliks, engaged him in a conversation that made her raise an eyebrow. According to Vanguard, she raised an alarm and the man was examined by passersby and it was discovered that he was not blind.

Kidnapper Caught In Lagos,almost Killed By Mob(photos,video)

A suspected kidnapper was caught yesterday in Orile,Lagos.He was almost killed by mob before Hon. Otunba Ishola Ibrahim Obanla intervened.

The suspected kidnapper wore 3 different cloths together with a black Toy Gun, 2 different ID CARDS, a yam & bread in a black sack.

The little boy he was alleged to have kidnapped was rescued from a big sack where he kept him. Residents of the Street named “OSHODI STREET” in Orile, Lagos State were alerted by passers-by when they noticed the suspicious movement of the alleged kidnapper. He was searched and all the above listed items were found in his custody including the kidnapped boy in a big sack.

Businessman Stripped Unclad For Killing 10-Year-Old Boy In Anambra (Photos)

There was pandemonium in Awka-Etiti area of Anambra state after a businessman simply identified as Ebuka, was humiliated and disgraced after being accused of killing a 9-year old boy who in the region. According to reports, the boy was said to stolen biscuits from the accused shop in the company of his younger brother. According to a report by Eyewitness, trouble began when his skin and that of his brother began to rot. The parents made some attempts to inquire the root the problem through spiritual means and it was gathered that accused was alleged to have a hand in it.

Dolapo Osinbajo, Abia Firstlady, Churchill At Elfreeda Foundation Launch

The Elfreeda Foundation is an open shelter for homeless women and children. It was founded by Mrs Uloma Rochas Nwosu, the daughter of the incumbent governor of Imo State.

With a mission to "strive everyday to create a safe haven where homeless women and children find stability and access to the basic needs of life", the Elfreeda Foundation launched its open shelter on the 11th of August 2017. In attendance were dignitaries such as: the wife of the vice president of Nigeria, Her Excellency Mrs Oludolapo Osinbajo; the governor of Imo State, His Excellency Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha (OON); wife of the governor of Imo State, Mrs Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha; wife of the governor of Enugu state, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi; the chief of staff of the Imo State Government, Honorable Uche Nwosu; publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor amongst others.

2019: 7 PDP ‘heavyweights’ That May Slug It Out With Buhari

 
President Muhammadu Buhari, who has only just returned yesterday after over a hundred days of medical leave, is yet to declare his interest in seeking a second term of office.

The possibility of that happening cannot be ruled out as his loyalists and political associates have continued to fly that kite. But the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was ousted from power in 2015 by the All Progressives Congress (APC), has vowed to make a comeback in 2019.

President Buhari Prays With Osinbajo, Okorocha And Others (Photo)

 
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has once again shown his tolerance for religions.

Buhari who returned to Nigeria August 19 after spending one hundred and three (103) days in London, United Kingdom on medical grounds, was spotted praying with Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha who are both Christians.

Nigerian Jumps To Death In India While Evading Arrest In N1.12bn Drug Raid

 
In a bid to avoid getting caught following an Indian Police raid following a tipoff, a Nigerian man identified as Cyprian Ama Ogbonnaya, jumped to his death in an incident that happened in Chattarpur area of south Delhi.

The suspect reportedly jumped from the fourth floor of the building where he resides, in fear of arrest after fingered in heroin and LSD in huge quantity trade. Two women who were also Nigerian nationals, found in the house have been arrested, as Police were said to have discovered 25 kg ‘Ketamine’ drugs valued Rs 20 crore [about N1,131,221,850.00] in the international market in the flat.

Nigerian Caught With Cocaine For The 3rd Time In India - Crime

Hyderabad Police, yesterday arrested a Nigerian identified as Ugochukwu Chukwuebuka alias Godpower caught with Cocaine twice in the past two years.

The suspect who came to India in August 2016 on business visa and arrested alongside with a Hyderabadi last year on charge of possessing narcotic substances, was caught with 20 grams of cocaine this time.

He regained his freedom upon payment of bail but continued to procure and sell narcotic drugs.

“This year, he was caught again in August possessing drugs along with another foreigner and three Hyderabadis,” Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force DCP B. Limba Reddy said.

Saint Obi Looking Good In New Photos

Buhari's Return To Nigeria: Presidential Jet Leaves Heathrow Airport (video)

PoliticsNGR has gotten video of president Buhari's official jet leaving the Heathrow airport in London on Saturday morning, headed for Nigeria.

President Buhari is expected to land in Aso-rock any moment from now after spending over 100 days in the United Kingdom on medical leave. The president's return falls a day after a group of protesters stormed the Abuja house in London demanding that the president returns to Nigeria or submit his resignation letter.

It will be recalled that the president has received a number of high profile visitors in the last few days. He met with the Senate president, Bukola Saraki and his counterpart in the house of reps, Yakubu Dogara on Thursday and on Friday, he met with the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian church of God, Enoch Adeboye.

Anambra Election Will Hold - Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB

 
Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB has withdrawn its threat to stop the conduct of the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State.

The decision was reached after a meeting organised by a non-governmental organisation, the Ala-Igbo International Foundation with the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

Leader of the foundation, Professor Uzodinma Nwala, says after much deliberations which they say is still ongoing, IPOB has assured the Igbo leaders that it won’t disrupt the November 18 governorship election.

Rochas Okorocha Visits Obasanjo At His Otta Residence In Ogun(pics)

 
His Excellency Rochas Okorocha has visited the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Mathew Obasanjo in his Otta residence,Ogun state.The Governor's visit is not unconnected to his inspection of the on going Rochas Foundation College in the state, which has reached advanced stage .Owells was received OBJ and his family members.

Leonardo Dicaprio, Kate Winslet Of Titanic Reunite, On Vacation In France (Pics)

 
They formed a close friendship after starring in James Cameron's iconic romance Titanic, released back in 1997.
It was the most expensive film ever made at the time, with a production budget of $200 million.

With an initial world wide gross of over $1.84 billion

Titanic was the first film to reach the billion-dollar mark.

Oyedepo Visits Sierra Leone President,Give Them Foodstuffs

 
Following the devastations caused by flooding and mudslides on the outskirts of Freetown at the beginning of this week, President Ernest Bai Koroma continues to receive not only condolence messages but also high powered delegations from countries across the sub-region and beyond.

   This morning, Friday 18 August, the president received at State House a high level delegation led by Bishop David Oyedepo of World Mission Agency commonly called Winner’s Chapel. According to Bishop Oyedepo, the visit was to console and pray for Sierra Leone following Monday’s tragedy. He prayed that such predicament would not repeat itself in the nation and that there would be a turn around.

Yul Edochie Attends DPC Meeting In Readiness For Anambra Governorship Election -

Excitement filled the air on Tuesday, in Onitsha as Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, stormed a meeting of the Democratic People’s Congress, DPC to assert his readiness to contest the election on the platform of the party. Edochie who stormed the meeting at 1.30 pm was accompanied by another popular Nollywood actor, Chief Okwudili Oguegbu, who is also serving as his campaign manager.

Gbajabiamila Was Convicted For Stealing $25,000 - Lere Olayinka - Politics - Nairaland

Media spokesperson of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state, Lere Olayinka has called out the APC for being hypocritical and has accused Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila of allegedly being convicted for stealing $25,000 from a client when he was practising law in the United States.

In a statement titled "Ibori's appointment into PDP Convention Committee and APC hypocrisy", Olayinka wrote;

Why Army Has Not Staged Coup Again In Nigeria — Obasanjo

A FORMER President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that his decision to suddenly retire 93 officers in a day ensured that the Nigeria Army was rid of officers capable of staging coup d’état, saying the action is responsible for the survival of the Fourth Republic.

He also said that even though the measure was not ideal, it was the only option at that time that was capable of making the military a truly professional institution. Obasanjo Obasanjo, who said this in a book he co-authored with three other people entitled: Making Africa Work, explained that he specifically retired officers, who had either participated in coups or enjoyed the benefits of coups.

Italian Girl Refused Job Because She Has A Nigerian Fiance

A TEENAGER was rejected for a job because her potential employer realised she was engaged to a black man after looking on her Facebook page.

Chiara Del Gaudio, 18, from Turin, had been looking for a job and was shocked when a shopkeeper contacted her on social media to comment on her fiance, who comes from Nigeria.

The teenager posted a series of screenshots of their conversation, where he said the serial killer the Monster of Florence would be a more suitable boyfriend.

Remembering Samuel Okwaraji: 28 Years After (PHOTOS) - Sports

Today, 12th of August, 2017, makes it exactly 28 year since the exit of Nigeria’s first football martyr, Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji‎. The sad event occurred on a tension-soaked Saturday, 12th August, 1989, during a make or mar Italia 1990 World Cup qualifier match, between the Green Eagles and the boastful Angolan side. we recalls that the pulsating encounter was held at the now pathetic and rickety National Stadium, in Surulere, Lagos.

Guy Proposes To A Nursing Student In Her Hostel (photos) - Romance

James Ibori Makes PDP Convention Committee Membership List - Politics

Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori was listed as member of the national convention planning committee for tomorrow’s special convention of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), EYES OF LAGOS findings have revealed.

Ibori, who was recently released after serving a four-year jail term in a British prison was listed as No 41 in the main organizing committee of the party.

John Paul Mwirigi, Kenya’s Youngest Member Of Parliament - Foreign Affairs

Ever heard the saying “if one wants something, he’ll find a way”? Well that aptly summarizes the inspirational grass-to-grace story of John Paul Mwirigi, who just broke Kenya’s record for the youngest elected member of parliament. He is yet to turn 24. Mwirigi ran against veteran politicians who are members of established political parties, yet he managed to secure a resounding victory, polling a total of 19 366 votes (39.39%) and will soon be headed off to represent his people in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city.

Nkechi Chidi-Ogbolu Meets Governor El-Rufai (Photos) - Education

18-year old Howard University graduate Nkechi Chidi-Ogbolu today presented her college diary to Gov Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai and Deputy Governor, Barnabas Yusuf Bala. Nkechi, author of Tales of an Uber Minor in College, said she is presenting to Governor El-Rufai because of his commitment to Education. She informed the governor that she will commence her doctorate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of California next month. Malam El-Rufai commended her for making Nigeria proud, noting that we must all do more to promote the education of the girl-child.

Charley Boy Was Being Overdramatic, Slumped For The Camera – Police

Imoh Moshood, police public relations officer (PPRO), says the collapse of Charly Boy at the protest demanding that President Muhammadu Buhari either resume office or resign was “over dramatisation”. Moshood said this in an interview on Sunrise Daily, a Channels TV programme, on Thursday. The police spokesman said when Charly Boy spotted the camera, he then fell down. He said the police intervened in the protest because they “noticed a mix-up of miscreants and hoodlums”.

Governor Ugwuanyi Offers Scholarship To Cynthia Chinecherem Ali With 9 A1

Enugu State Government has offered a scholarship up to first degree level in any Nigerian University to the best graduating Student of Shalom Academy Nsukka in 2017, Miss Cynthia Chinecherem Ali, who scored A1 in all the nine subjects she sat for in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam.

   The state government also resolved to present the student with a certificate of honour in further recognition of her outstanding academic performance.

Lilian Onoh Becomes Nigeria’s Ambassador To Namibia (Photos)

Bianca Ojukwu’s sister, Ambassador Lilian Onoh, was today, 10th August 2017, received by the President of Namibia, as Nigeria’s ambassador and High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia.

The ceremony took place at the State House at the Nations Capital,Windhoek. Prior to this engagement, She had been Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to Jamaica.

Ambassador Lilian Onoh is the sister of Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria’s former ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.

Below are her pictures at the Presentation Ceremony and a throwback picture of the two sisters taken in 1993 at Bianca’s Call to Bar Ceremony.

Mother Beats Son In Kenyan Parliamentary Election (pics) - Foreign Affairs

A Kenyan female politician showed her son that she was not only older than him in age, she is also more experienced and more popular politically. Kipng’etich Kones, the son of a late Cabinet Minister Kipkalya Kones, who ran in the Kenyan parliamentary election lost to his mother, Beatrice Kones.

Beatrice Kone beat her son and seven other contestants when she polled 22,796 votes against her son’s 2,410 votes. Kipng’etich who contested on a Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) ticket got a lot of support from outgoing Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto, while his mother contested on a Jubilee Party ticket.

Woman Welcome Her Soldier Husband From Fighting Boko Haram (Photos)

A Nigerian soldier surprised his family after returning home from fighting Boko Haram following Nigerian Army rotation of Troops Serving in North Eastern part of the country. In line with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General TY Buratai’s determination of rotating overstayed troops operating in the northeast as part of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, soldiers of 29 Battalion based in Port Harcourt, have been rotated and returned to their main unit amidst cheers and jubilation from their families and colleagues.

Police Officers Storm Obadeyi Underground Ritualist Den In Lagos (Photos) - Crime

This is the moment operatives of the Rapid Response Squad RRS led by the Commander,ACP Tunji Disu stormed the scene of the alleged hideout of ritualists after it was discovered by residents of Obadeyi under Ojokoro LCDA along the Lagos/Abeokuta expressway.

Some road side sweepers who alerted resident in the early hours of today said a woman and her child were dragged into the hole as she cried for help.

Charly Boy Collapses At The Resume Or Resign Protest In Abuja -

Enugu Pastor Arrested For Defrauding Church Members Of 500Million (Photo) - Religion

Enugu State Police Command on Monday announced the arrest of a popular Enugu cleric, Bishop Ginika Obi of the City of Liberation and Comfort Ministry for allegedly defrauding some members of his church and the general public through an illegal financial institution.

Nobody Can Stop Me From Visiting Lagos - Kanu - Politics

The leader of the In­digenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has de­clared that nobody could stop him from visiting Lagos State if he wanted. Kanu who spoke exclusive­ly to The AUTHORITY in Umuahia, was reacting to threats by some individu­als and groups that his safety is not guaranteed in Lagos even as rumours are rife that Kanu is planning to storm the commercial city.

The Biafra activist said his inalienable right of freedom of movement could not be limited by anyone or scarified on the altar of mere threat, add­ing that threats only em­bolden him.

Lady Transfers Mom’s N275,000 To A Couple After Feast Of Suya Meat -

The couple has been arrested and charged before a Lagos court for the alleged conspiracy and fraud and remanded in prison custody.

P.M.EXPRESS gathered that the lady met the couple at their church, they became friends and even attended choir practices together as members of the church.

However, she did not know that the couple had another motive for coming closer to her.

It was gathered that on the day the incident happened, the couple visited the victim at her parents’ house and brought the ‘suya’ meat which they gave her to eat.

NDLEA Uncovers Cannabis Deport In Lagos, Arrests Suspect - Crime

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a deport of illicit cannabis sativa at Iyana-Ira, Ketu in Lagos state.
Cannabis deport
In a sting operation led by the Seme Area Commander in charge of Narcotics, Udotong Noah, a total of 7.5 tons of illicit cannabis sativa was seized.

A statement signed by the Principal staff officer, Public Affairs of the agency, Mr Jonah Achema, in Abuja, confirmed that the operation led to the arrest of one Ms. Timilehin Vincent Iyama.
Achema said the suspect, a JSS3 drop out was known to be dealing in Gaari by neighbours while she also engaged in the clandestine wholesale of cannabis.

Obasanjo Hosted At Zambian Presidential Palace As He Meets With President. Photo - Politics

President Edgar Lungu has met with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and discussed a wide range of issues. According to the statement released to the media by the President’s aide Amos Chanda, the President met Mr Obasanjo who paid him a courtesy call today at State House where they discussed engagements of the former Nigerian President in peace efforts and his campaign against polio on the African continent. During the meeting, the former Nigerian President sought permission from the President to visit United Party for National Development Party (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema at Mukobeko Maximum Prison in Kabwe, Central Province. The President has since authorised his visit and directed the Zambia Airforce (ZAF) to fly the former Nigerian President to Mukobeko.

Zimbabwean Prostitutes Offer Free Sex To Mourners At Thief’s Funeral (Photos) - Crime

In what will come across as a really shocking development, it has been revealed that there was free sex galore in Mbare, Zimbabwe on Monday and Tuesday night as prostitutes mourned a serial thief by offering free sex to all mourners.
They described the late thief who succumbed to tuberculosis as a sex maniac.

According to H-Metro, the infamous thief identified as Masiyas Mesiyas is also said to be the one who stole Jamaican artiste Elephant Man’s cellphone when he came into the country a few years ago.

Nigerian Man Found Dead In His Apartment In Asia After Weeks Of Missing(pics) -