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Olamide launches New Television Station “VOTS”

As he celebrates his birthday today, Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss Olamide adds yet another feather to his cap with the launch of his very own television station, vots (Voice Of The Streets) . vots will be available on Play TV from Thursday, 15th of March 2018. Olamide wrote on his Instagram page: "I dedicate this television station to my late mum and dad. Thanks for letting me chase my dream .also to my son Batifèori maximiliano adedeji when I look up in the sky I ask myself why am I trying to live if I’m just living to die,but when I look down I see the answer. Thanks for making me a better man. This is also for the day ones who’s been supporting ruthlessly through the thick and thin,those who believed in me when I didn’t even have an idea how far i’d go in this journey.this is also an harbinger for every ghetto kid that you can be anything and achieve anything long as you put your mind to it and work toward it.this is for the YBNL fans and TEAM BADDOSNEH I ...

Dapchi Schoolgirls: I Responded Better Than Jonathan — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration’s response to the abduction of secondary school students is better when compared to that of the previous government. While Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped 110 students of Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe state on February 19, 2018, the group abducted 274 students from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno state, on April 14, 2014. Former President Goodluck Jonathan was accused of not responding to the Chibok incident on time because he felt it was the antics of the opposition. Speaking during a townhall meeting in Damaturu, Yobe state capital on Wednesday, Buhari said his government acted immediately it learnt of the kidnap at Dapchi. He also spoke about how some Chibok schoolgirls and other captives were released due to the efforts of his government. “The federal government’s response to the unfortunate abduction of the schoolgirls is a clear departure from the insensitivit...

18-Year-Old Girl Commits Suicide Over JAMB UTME Score In Delta State

A university admission-seeker simply identified as Loveth has reportedly committed suicide in Ekiugbo, Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. Loveth, who was said to be displeased with the 163 mark she garnered in the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), was found dead at her home on Wednesday morning. Our correspondent gathered that the deceased picked medicine as her choice of study. The Nation gathered that the deceased took three bottles of Sniper and these were found by her side on Wednesday morning. According to sources, Loveth had gone to check her UTME result on Tuesday and discovered to her amazement that she had scored far lower than she had expected and would not secure admission to the university to study her “dream course.” The 18-year old reportedly left the centre very distraught and wept profusely.  

Operation Cat Race In Benue: The Military Is Aiding Herdsmen - IHRCMG

MAKURDI—Independent Human Rights and Crime Monitoring Group, IHRCMG, has accused the Nigerian military of encouraging the influx of cattle into Benue State and takeover of Benue communities by herdsmen in violation of the Open Grazing Prohibition Law of the state. Speaking on the execution of the military’s Exercise Ayem A’ Kpatuma (Cat Race) in in Makurdi, yesterday, the Team Leader, Solomon Adodo, regretted that the state had witnessed more killings, destruction of farmlands and houses despite the coming of the military. The group also accused the Federal Government of complicity in the crisis bedevilling the state, alleging that the government was not doing enough. He said: “Exercise Ayem A’ Kpatum (Cat Race) is causing more harm than good to Benue communities. Rather than bring peace, the military have been encouraging more herdsmen to move into Benue communities.” [ www.vanguardngr.com/2018/03/operation-cat-race-failed-rights-group/amp/  

Derico Nwamama: Notorious Criminal Who Terrorised South-Eastern Nigeria

Nigeria has had her fair share of notable armed robbers like Dr Ishola Oyenusi and Abiodun Egunjobi who terrorized the entire South-west. Lawrence Anini who dealt with the entire South-South. And Here Is The Story Of Derico Nwamama who held the Entire South-East to a stand-still (Especially Anambra State). His real name is Okwudili Ndiwe a.k.a Derico Nwamama! Derico started out as a Street Urchin in Onitsha, then graduated to a pick pocket, and then to a dreaded Criminal whose mere mention of his name sent shivers down the spines of every single human being in the entire South East part of Nigeria. THE RISE OF DERICO! Indeed, long before Derico became famous for his Exploits in the City of Onitsha, The entire Anambra State was under the control of another Ruthless, Merciless and Cold Blooded Armed Robber known as Chiejina... Under the Reign of Chiejina and his gang, all residents of Onitsha were living in fear. Infact a Policeman once told me a horrifying story a...

Angry Mugabe in South Africa, Leaves Wife Behind

Travelling as an ordinary citizen on a flight from Harare bound for Johannesburg, former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has made his first trip to South Africa since the military intervention that resulted in an abrupt end to his 37-year reign. Meanwhile, the ruling party's youth wing has displayed displeasure with the former leader, who publicly stated that the change of government was a coup. An indication that he is still bitter at the events that led to his ouster. Watch Video Here

Benue Killings: Enough Of This War, Life Is Sacred

ABUJA—FORMER Senate President, Senator David Mark, has pleaded that enough of the killings in Benue State and other parts of the country against the backdrop that life is sacred. In a statement, yesterday, by his Media Assistant, Paul Mumeh, Mark described as sad and frustrating, the unabating killings in parts of Benue State despite repeated peace moves between the indigenes and the herdsmen in the state. Only on Monday, about 26 indigenes of Omusu community in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state were murdered in cold blood by assailants believed to be herdsmen. Mark [/b]in a reaction to the incident condemned the unwarranted killings of innocent citizens, pointing out that the crisis was degenerating to something akin to “war without end,” defying all peaceful approaches. He said: “I’m aware of various peace initiatives over the incessant clashes resulting to loss of lives and property. That the killings continue unabated is something beyond the ordinary. “Let m...

RCCG Pastor Attacked In Warri By 3 Teenage Boys Fully Armed

A Redeemed Christian Chruch of God Pastor has been attacked by three armed teenage boys while coming back from Church programme in the morning in Warri, Delta State oil city. The Pastor, Ilesanmi Joseph who shared the news on his social media handle wrote

Governor Ambode Gives N1m To Uju Ngozi Madubogwu Late Actor Obi Madubogwu's Wife

The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwumi Ambode, has presented one million naira cheque to the immediate family of late actor, Obi Madubogwu. The cheque was presented by Hon.Desmond Elliot  to the late actor’s widow, Uju Ngozi Madubogwu last Thursday. Present at the presentation was the late filmmaker cum actor’s friend, Nobert Ajaegbu, a popular lawyer and movie  marketer. The widow expressed her thanks to the governor and prayed for God’s blessing for him. Hon Elliot also commended the Governor’s magnanimity and passed the governor’s condolence message to Obi’s family.

91% Of Nigerian Importers Are Smugglers – Customs

Abuja – Colonel Hameed Ali (rtd), Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), said 91 percent of importers in the country are smugglers. Ali, who made the disclosure on Thursday, in Abuja, at the public presentation of a book, ‘Appraisal of the Crime of Smuggling In Nigeria’, authored by an Assistant Comptroller of the Service, Musa Omale, said the 91 percent of importers did not comply with the stipulated rules governing goods importation. He directed all Customs Area Commands to apply more stringent measures to track down the smugglers and paralyse their activities permanently. The CG, who urged Customs personnel to carry out this mandate to the letter, advised that it was the statutory duty of the NCS to search and confiscate all smuggled items into the country, to save the economy. He noted that smuggling had remained a major challenge to Customs since he assumed the leadership of the organisation. According to him, the organisation had lost five office...

T.B Joshua Gives N4.4m To Libya Deportees This Week

In my opinion this is one of what Church should be doing. "Thumb up! T B Joshua gives out N4.4m to deportees from Libya in one week  The general overseer of the Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T. B. Joshua, has helped Libya deportees with N4.4m this week  For some days now, social media has been agog with many Nigerians talking against the slave trade and maltreatment of Nigerians and other black people in Libya. This issue has raised lots of dust as to who to do what and what to do to make things right. Aside from speaking against it, the 54-year-old cleric known for his humanitarian habits, revealed he empowers deportees weekly. He went on to also say he has spent a total of N4,450,000 this week on deportees from Libya, without questioning their religion or tribe.  Read below:  As the influx of Nigerians being deported from Libya continues, The SCOAN continue to help in the best way they can - with love in action and words of comfort. ...

Suicide Bomb Blast In Biu, Borno

According to Zenald Care Foundation,an NGO in Yola,3 suicide bombers today attacked Biu,Borno state and killed many.Ibrahim also confirmed the incidence(I think he made a mistake on the date,meant to write 2/12/17 instead of 2/11/17).Below is what Zenald Care Foundation wrote.... 'Update on Borno bomb blast The Biu situation, I have relatives there that confirmed to me what happened. The bombs were carried by three female children, as described. They entered locations with a lot of young people involved in transaction of 1) foodstuff, this being the harvest season approaching Xmas. 2) the market for the sale of ITs, cellphones, Sims, etc. These places attracted youth. The report I got on casualty is that of at least xyz. But this is an early and hasty estimate. About the suicide bombers, two died but the third girl could not detonate and so she was caught, disarmed and by my report, handed to authorities.  The incident happened about two hours ago, maximum. Time I wrote thi...

30-Year-Old Nigerian Arrested In India For Trafficking Cocaine, Hard Drugs

A Nigerian man has been arrested alongside others for drug peddling in India. The suspects who have been identified as Okonkwo Basil Ndubisi alias Kevin, 30, a Nigerian, and Abbas Mustan Seer Zanjeer Barwala, 23, who hails from Mumbai and a resident of Adugodi - were nabbed by police after a tip off. Various narcotic substances were seized from the suspects, according to reports. According to DeccanChronicle, the police received a tip off about two people supplying narcotic substances to college students and software professionals. The police arrested the duo and seized 4.2 kg of ganja, 120 gram of charas and five grams of cocaine from them. “Ndubisi had come to India on student visa, which had expired and he had not renewed it. In 2015, he was arrested by the Mico Layout police for selling drugs and the trial is on. Barwala had joined Ndubisi to make easy money by selling drugs in small sachets at higher prices. Another Nigerian was supplying them narcotics, and efforts are on to nab ...

Men Jailed For Killing Asthmatic Boy In Enugu Jubilate After Regaining Freedom

It was a moment of jubilation after some inmates awaiting trial were freed at the Enugu high court complex as five of them who had spent five years in prison were discharged and acquitted of a crime they said they did not commit. According to Chijioke Okibe, one of the freed men told him that their journey started since 2013 when they were detained by Enugu SARS at their cell for allegedly killing a young asthmatic boy but that it happened that one of the inmates was tortured by SARS men which led to his death Five of them were as a result in ASA rated for five years but were discharged for want of diligent prosecution by Hon. justice CI Nwobodo yesterday 29/11/17

Big Brother Naija 2018 Audition! N45 Million For 2018 BBNAIJA Winner

The season three of the reality TV show popularly called big bother naija is here again, do you have what it takes? The big brother naija crew announced this on their social media pages 6pm this evening. Click here  to watch video

Edo Central, North Monarchs Urge DSS, Police To Arrest Ijaw Traditional Rulers

BENIN—TRADITIONAL rulers from Edo Central and North senatorial district of Edo State, today, raised an alarm over alleged plot by Ijaw traditional rulers in Bayelsa states to disrespect the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and called on security agents to arrest and prosecute the ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, Pere Oboro Gbaraun over the botched attempt to install one Godwin Ogunyebo as the Pere of Olodiama Kingdom, in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State.  The traditional rulers who insisted that Gelegele is part of the enclave of the Oba of Benin, described as disrespectful and an abomination, the attempt by the paramount ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom to come and install a king in Benin Kingdom without the consent of the Oba of Benin, adding that if the perpetrators are not arrested, “we will head to Abuja to protest this act of rebellion against the revered Benin monarch.”   Addressing newsmen in Benin today, the First Vice Chairman, Edo State...

Buhari Returns After Participation At 5th AU-EU Summit In Abidjan

Landlady Hires Robbers To Rob Tenant In Lagos

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 70-year old landlady, Mrs. Victoria Kilani has been arrested and charged before a Lagos court for allegedly engaging suspected criminals who broke into her tenant’s apartment through the roof and stole his properties. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened at 30 Arowojobe Street, Oshodi, Lagos where the tenant, Ugo Oluaka resided. It was gathered that Mrs. Kilani and other suspects at large gained access into Oluaka’s apartment, used razor blade to tear bags found inside the apartment and stole N950,000 cash, vehicle documents and other valuables kept inside the apartment. The victim claimed that he had lived in the house for over 15 years and was paying his rent without Mrs. Kilani giving him receipts.  He said there was disagreement between him and Mrs. Kilani over four months arrears before the incident happened. On the day the incident happened, the tenant who was a driver returned from work late in the night and opened his door, only to discov...

Barren Woman Displaced By 14-year Old House Maid From Her Home

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE A 14-year old house maid dislodged a barren woman after she was impregnated by the woman’s husband simply known as Emmanuel, as she insisted she will not share or live with Emmanuel’s wife under the same roof. The incident happened at Egbeda area of Lagos where Emmanuel resided with his wife and they had not been able to bear a child after years of marriage. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the maid reportedly insisted that the embattled woman should look for another husband elsewhere since she was unable to bear a child for Emmanuel before she got pregnant for him. This had caused serious problem between Emmanuel and the wife to the extent the matter was reported to the police at Area M Command, Idimu, Lagos. Thus, Emmanuel was arrested and charged before a Lagos Magistrates court for rape and impregnating an underaged girl. P.M.EXPRESS sought to know why Emmanuel will have to face such serious charge since the girl consented. Police sources explained that the gi...

Davido Wins MOBO Best African Act Awards

This year has to be the Best for Davido, as he’s won so many awards, and released several bangers this year alone. Davido has just clinched another award for himself, and this time, it’s the Best African Act at the just concluded MOBO Awards which took place in Leeds at the First Direct Arena. Davido who was nominated for the Best African Act category with other African artistes such as Maleek Berry, Eugy, Juls, Mr Eazi, Sarkodie, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal and Wizkid and OBO made everyone proud by clinching the award. His counterpart, Wizkid also made Africa as a whole proud, by clinching the Best International Act, beating the likes of Drake, DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Solange, Kendrick Lamar among others.