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The Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the notorious kidnapper, Johnson Igwedibia, aka Don Waney, has been shot dead by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, congratulated Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as the President of the Republic of South Africa. Buhari looks forward to working with the new President of South Africa to enhance cooperation of the Governments of Africa’s two leading economies.

The trial of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a Evans and three others on fresh kidnapping charges was stalled on Thursday at an Ikeja High Court. The arraignment was stalled due to multiple filing of the seven-count charge of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, attempt to kidnap and sales and transfer of firearms by the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP’s error was pointed out during the proceedings by Mr Olukoya Ogungbeje, Evans’ defence counsel and said, "If the DPP files without withdrawing, I will file a motion for dismissal of the case.”

Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected the new president of South Africa after the resignation of Jacob Zuma. The country's 400-member parliament, dominated by the ruling African National Congress party (ANC), elected Ramaphosa on Thursday to finish his predecessor's term, which ends with elections in 2019.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced Thursday he has submitted a resignation letter after the worst anti-government protests in a quarter-century, saying he hoped the surprise decision would help planned reforms succeed and create a "lasting peace." "I want to be part of the solution," he said in remarks carried by the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation. "I believe that the public's demands and questions should be met and answered." It was not immediately clear whether lawmakers had accepted the resignation.

This is really shocking. A man alleged to be a ritualist was nabbed recently after kidnapped a young girl for ritual purpose. According to a trending video posted online, the Hausa man after being caught - was forced to revive and wake the kidnapped girl up after hypnotizing her.

A man was allegedly found stealing people's phones and money at New Benin market.According to report,he came along with a  snake which swallowed everything he stole.

The Nigerian Police and other security agencies have been called to investigate and prosecute the person(s) behind the death of one Mr. Sunday Ibo, who was gruesomely murdered by suspected ritualists in Odogbolu town in Ogun State. The gruesome act is alleged to have been carried out by the traditional Practitioners (Herbalists) in Odogbolu local government. Sunday Ibo, an Okada Rider, hails from Benue but a resident of Odogbolu town, was said to have gone missing after he didn't to his house yesterday 14/2/2018.

The video of Philomina Chieshe, a sales clerk in the office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Benue state, saying a snake mysteriously swallowed the missing N36m, has surfaced. The video was released about 24 hours after Chieshe denied that she never said, the money was swallowed by snake. She had told CNN that the claim was fabricated and that nobody questioned her about the missing money. “I wonder why they are personalising the case? I did not say any money was swallowed by a snake,” Chieshe had told CNN. In the new video released by The Sun, Chieshe told board members that the money got missing in a “mysterious” way.

The Vice - Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof . Sulyman Abdulkareem , has raised the alarm over the destruction of the institution’ s multi - million naira research and training farms by cattle belonging to unidentified herdsmen . Our correspondent gathered on Monday that , following the development, the management of the institution held a security meeting with the leaders of 11 Fulani settlements located on the institution’ s land. The meeting was also attended by representatives of law enforcement agencies comprising the Nigerian Police Force , the Department of State Security Services and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. During the meeting , the vice - chancellor warned that the management of the university would no longer tolerate illegal grazing on its land. Abdulkareem also ordered squatters who had started building permanent structures on the university ’ s land without approval from the management to vacate the university land in the interest of pe

Call it the dividend of Community of policing if you like, but the fact is that the frequent visits to Ikorodu and environs by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Imohimi Edgal, where he had sought community partnership in crime prevention and general safety has led 200 youths of Ikorodu, Lagos who hitherto belonged to different cult groups such as , Buccaneers, Aiye and Eiye secret confraternities to renounce their memberships of the underworld associations.

Sugar Cane Farmers In Shanga And Koko Local Government Areas Of Kebbi Receive News Of Ethanol And Sugar Factory With Joy From Gov Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.

The police in Osun under CP Fimihan Adeoye is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the entire citizens sleep with their two eyes closed.

Mercedes Benz has revealed the list of its top favorite luxury models,and with so many cars to choose from,it must have been pretty hard to come up with just five models that spanned around different decades. At number 5, is the Mercedes 540 K, built between 1935 and 1940. What made the 540 K was the lighter chassis and the higher displacement straight-eight engine that reached 5.4-liters. Number four on the list is the €630,000 Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet. This combines a little bit of everything, from off-roading prowess, to total luxury as well as exclusivity.

There are strong indications that the University of Lagos may postpone its 50th convocation ceremonies scheduled to commence on February 19, as the effects of the ongoing strike embarked upon by non-academic staff at the university bite harder. It was gathered by Eyes Of Lagos that the workers, under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, the Non- Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Associated Institutions and the National Association of Academic Technologists, have shut some administrative buildings on the university campus. The striking workers have also extended their protest to the UNILAG Staff School, causing panic among pupils and parents.

In a bid to show their displeasure Imo state residents have destroyed the Ellen Sirleaf Johnson road sign which was built by governor Rochas Okorocha in Owerri,the state capital. The Liberian president, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, was honored last year November with a statue and a signpost by Imo state governor; Rochas Okorocha. Just like Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Nana Ado Akufo of Ghana, the Liberian leader was inducted in the Imo Hall of Fame, received Imo Merit Award and her statue also unveiled in her honour.

Thirty-six states governors today Monday agreed and endorsed the creation of state police to address rising insecurity in the country. Gov Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara state who is the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, stated this during the National Security Summit organized by the Senate in Abuja.

Arsenal legend, Liam Brady, has admitted the club “made a mistake” in releasing Harry Kane, when he was just nine years old. Kane went on to join the Gunners’ arch-rivals Spurs and is now cosndidered one of the best strikers in the world.

Suspected herdmen have killed two officials of the Benue state command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Spokesperson of NSCDC Benue command, Adakole Peter, in an interview with the Cable, gave the names of the victims as Adams Godwin and Abah Patrick. He said the incident happened in Awange after Kasseyol village in Guma local government area of the state on Sunday February 11th.

The Benue state police command has confirmed the death of one of the four police officers that went missing after an attack on a police patrol troop by suspected herdsmen in Ayilamo, Logo Local government area of Benue State, on Saturday February 10th. A statement by the police PRO, ASP Moses Yamu, says the remains of the policeman, a Non Commission Officer (NCO), was found with both his eyes, ears and nose removed. Two of the four missing officers have been found unhurt. Read the statement below

Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday 12th February, 2018 has arraigned one Adejare Sonde, a former banker before Justice A. A. Akinyemi of the State High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State on a twelve-count charge bordering on stealing, forgery and uttering. The defendant however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him. In view of his plea, prosecution counsel, Cosmos Ugwu prayed the court for a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendant in prison custody. However, counsel to the defendant, E. E. Jacob informed the court of a bail application already filed before the court. He thereafter prayed the court to allow the defendant remain in the EFCC's custody pending the hearing of the bail application. Justice Akinyemi, while adjourning the case to Friday February 16, 2018 for trial and hearing of bail application, granted the defense prayer and ordered that the defendant be remanded in EFCC's custod

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, says he will back his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu if he ever shows interest to run in the 2019 governorship election in the state. Okorocha who has been rumored to be grooming Nwosu, the husband of his first daughter Uloma, stated this when he received leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Owerri municipal counci yesterday February 12th. “Uche Nwosu is hardworking, and never gets tired. I have checked him in and out, I have not found him wanting. He is a very humble young man. Not proud. Not arrogant. So, power won’t enter his head. In spite of the position he occupies, you can’t see him quarrelling with anybody or maltreating anybody. He does not segregate anybody, whether from Orlu or Owerri or Okigwe zone. He relates with people enviously'' Sam Onwuemeodo, who is governor Okorocha's chief press secretary, quoted him as saying.

WHILE some people use Instagram to upload stunning landscapes or artistic shots of food, others enjoy posting (or viewing) slightly racier photos.

Police in China have begun using sunglasses equipped with facial recognition technology to identify suspected criminals. The glasses are connected to an internal database of suspects, meaning officers can quickly scan crowds while looking for fugitives. Critics however fear the technology will give even more power to the government. The sunglasses have already helped police capture seven suspects, according to Chinese state media.

A passenger plane with 71 people on board has crashed after taking off from Moscow's Domodedovo airport. All on board the Saratov Airlines plane were feared dead after it crashed on Sunday near Ramenskoe town, about 40km from Moscow's second-largest airport. Emergency services confirmed finding debris of the Antonov An-148 on the outskirts of the capital, Russia's Tass news agency reported. The plane was heading from Moscow to Orsk city, carrying 65 passengers and six crew members, according to Interfax news agency.

President Donald Trump through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a donation of $89 million in additional development assistance to Nigeria. This he said was in continuation of US’ support for development goals outlined in a Development Objectives Assistance Agreement signed between both countries. A statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the US embassy stated that USAID collaborated with the Nigerian Ministry of Budget and National Planning, the Nigerian Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Power, and Education, and state-level government counterparts among others to structure the bilateral assistance agreement, which runs through 2020.

The Delta State council’s Secretary, Richard Kofi while inaugurating a 16-man committee to enforce the directive in Ughelli at the weekend, has said herdsmen grazing their cattle within and around Ughelli South local government area of Delta State would, from Sunday, 11th Feb. bear Identity Cards after having their biometrics taken for them to embark on their trade in the area. According to him, the ID card would be valid within Ughelli South council area alone. He also said the task before the committee include stemming the tide of herdsmen invasion of communities in the area, promote peaceful co- existence among cattle rearers, farmers and host communities, to provide inclusive participation of various interest groups in conflict management as well as to make appropriate recommendation to government on herdsmen/farmers activities.

Nigeria's Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has reacted to the missing N36 MILLION CASH in JAMB office.

Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, has launched the Dusty Manuscript Contest to give budding writers the opportunity to win publishing deals for their finished, but yet-to-be-published, manuscripts. Organized in partnership with publishing houses Okadabooks and Farafina, the contest is part of the Bank’s YouREAD initiative which is aimed at promoting the culture of reading.

Tyres are built to last for a couple of years. Say four to six, sometimes 9 years. But there is no fixed life span to car tyres, only recommended, safe use period. In hot climates like Nigeria, tyres will remain in good condition for about 4 years or more if used and maintained properly. With poor maintenance, a car tyre can go bad in less than a year. When tyres go bad, they pose serious danger to the lives of the drivers and other road users. Today, i'll be teaching you how to properly maintain your tyres and get the best value out of it.  Why maintenance is important a. Why should I maintain my tyres? - Having well-maintained tyres are highly beneficial to vehicle-users in the following ways: 1. Prolongs tyre life span 2. Lesser fuel consumption 3. Safety is maximized 4. More savings for the road user b. How does inflation pressure affect me? - There are 3 types of conditions that will affect your driving performance, tyre life span and your safety. The

Following weeks of subtle hints on his social media, Afro Dancehall King,  

D’banj drops the official video for his latest tune, Issa Banger, featuring street high flyer Slimcase and Mr Real of the “Legbegbe” fame.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court and the dismissal from office of Justice O.O Tokode of the Benin Division of the Federal High Court following recommendations from the National Judicial Council (NJC). According to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Justice O.O. Tokode is also to refund all salaries and allowances earned illegally from December 2, 2015 when he was sworn-in as a Judge of the Federal High Court to date.

THE Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh should face his trial in the N400 million money laundering charge preferred against him by the Federal Government. The judgment of the Court of Appeal which was affirmed by the apex court on Friday had held that Metuh’s appeals failed to comply with the constitutional requirement. 

Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, today paid a condolence visit to the family of the commercial driver, David Okoniba, who was pushed to his death by a police officer over N100 bribe on Tuesday February 6th at Upper Igun along the Third-East Cirular Road in the Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The police officers had stopped the driver and demanded for N100 bribe. While arguing as to why he should give them any money, one of the police officers pushed David and then an oncoming vehicle ran over him, crushing his head.

A Facebook user identified identified as Rita Becky shared a sad post of how she just lost her elder brother to the cold arms of death via a shootout by military men. The incident occurred yesterday 07/02/18 somewhere within the creeks of Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Two Nigerian "Romance Scammers" preying on gullible Thai women on Facebook were arrested in Bangkok, on Thursday.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to reopen the corruption cases of about 14 former governors and other top government officials, LEADERSHIP Weekend can report. It was gathered that the sums of money in the corruption cases involving some governors, their family members and some influential Nigerians are put at over N183 billion. LEADERSHIP Weekend recalls that in July 2016, the minister of Justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Shehu Malami, had written to both the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practicies and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) requesting the case files of 31 former governors being investigated or prosecuted by the anti-graft agencies. It was gathered that Senate President Bukola Saraki (former governor of Kwara State); a former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, and Senate minority leader, Godswill Akpabio who was Akwa Ibom State governor are some of the names of people facing corruption charges.

Mallam Yusuf Buratai, the father of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has been buried in Maiduguri. Mallam Yusuf passed away in a hospital in Maiduguri. The Nigerian Army disclosed this In statement by its spokesman, Brig. Gen. SK Usman on Friday. It read:"Good morning all,  Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihirrajiun. This is to inform you of the passing away of the father of the Chief of Army Staff, Alhaji Yusuf Buratai this morning in Maiduguri."Brig Gen. Usman said.

THE Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Friday said the state government had set aside 15,000 hectares of land to implement the cattle colony policy of the Federal government Governor Bello during a visit to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said it was necessary that the State provides the land to accommodate the herdsmen and contribute to ending the frequent clashes between farmers and herders. The Governor while officially handing over the 15,000 hectares of land through a letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said 5,000 hectares of land was set aside in Adavi local government, while the remaining 10,000 will be located in Ajaokuta local government in the State. According to him “[I] am here once again visiting this ministry and the Minister in continuation of our effort as a state government to key into the programme of the Ministry in terms of the Cattle Colony otherwise known as the conglomeration of cattle ranche

Chinese Dalian-based company EXDOLL exhibited their latest smart sex robot, able to make small talk with its user, turn on the dishwasher and offer physical comfort, in their hometown of Dalian, Wednesday.

Despite an overwhelming amount of whatsapp messages affirming this news, Police have released this report classifying it as Fake News.

Nigerian Customs has finally arrested Oscar Okafor,  

INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu during his visit to the the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), Abimbola Alale, in Abuja said there's going to be a change in the manner the Commission handles Nigeria’s elections in 2019. INEC said it would deploy satellite to remote areas where 3G and 4G networks are not available, to monitor the 2019 general elections.  “In continuation of consultations with national agencies in the telecommunications sector, INEC considers this interactive meeting critical to the success of our commitment to deepening of the application of technology to elections. While we appreciate the tremendous reach of the telecommunications operators, we are equally aware that some of our polling Uunits are located in places where 3G and 4G networks are not available for real time electronic transmission of results" he said.

The Nigeria Customs Service has seized some luxury vehicles and contraband items including: 31 assorted vehicles, 8,400 bags of foreign parboiled rice (that’s about 14 trailers) 1,652 cartons of frozen poultry products, 835 jerrycans of vegetable oil, 10 sacks bag of Indian Hemp, 2,208 pieces of used tyres, 159 bales of used clothing among others only from 1st – 31st January 2018. Among the seized vehicles include 4 Rolls Royce, 1 Porche Panamera, 1 Jaguar, 1 Bentley, 2 Lexus Jeep , 2 G wagon, 1 Toyota Land Cruiser, 5 Toyota Corolla, 7 Mercedes Benz among others mostly 2017 models. These 31 assorted Vehicles alone have a duty paid value of One Billion, Four Hundred and Twenty Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Three Thousand, Nine Hundred and Forty One Naira, Fifty kobo (N1,429,953,941.50) only.

The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it will conduct a special exercise tagged: “Ayem Akpatuma’’ – “Cat Race” to tackle recurring herdsmen/farmers clashes and criminal activities in Benue, Taraba, and four other states. The other states are: Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger and Kaduna states. The exercise, according to Maj.-Gen. David Ahmadu, the Chief of Training and Operations, will commence on February 15 and end on March 31. Ahmadu, who briefed newsmen on the exercise, said it will address emerging security challenges within the 1 and 3 Divisions including Headquarters, Army Records, Guards Brigade and 707 Special Forces Brigade “Areas of Responsibility.’’ He said it will also aid civil authority to address those challenges.

The robber pictured below was caught at No. 8 Mbonu Ojike street, Owerri as he tried making away with a laptop from the car of a medical doctor who came to pick her daughter from school.

Distinguished senator Mao Ohuabunwa who is representing Abia north district has been made a subject of mockery by internet users after empowering his constituents with frying pans.

BARELY three days after declaring him wanted, the Nigeria Police has apologized to Kassim Afegbua, the spokesman of former military president, Ibrahim Babangida. Afegbua was on Monday officially declared wanted. The police through its Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, said he was wanted for wanted for for giving false statement. On Wednesday Afegbua stormed the Force Headquarters with his lawyer, Kayode Ajulo. Shortly after his release, Afegbua addressing journalists said, “Incidentally, it became a very fair discussion; the Police said there was a mix up somewhere, to have warranted me been declared wanted and they apologized.

Iyanya finally confirmed that he's no longer signed onto the label. The singer was a guest on Beat FM this morning and when asked to comment on his current record label, Iyanya said: “I’m now signed to Temple Music but I’m a Mavin for life. It was not a beef. I was there and it was time to move on”.

The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede stated this on Tuesday in Abuja when the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu visited the board in Bwari, Abuja. Oloyede, while appreciating the Commission for the visit, said that JAMB had resolved to fight against any form of corruption and examination malpractice. “We as a body have resolved not to partake in any form of corruption and I also would appeal to all Nigerians to put whatever grievances against the leadership of the EFCC aside and join the commission to fight corruption.