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Amaechi Accuses Chinese Firm Of Breaching Contract in Railway deal

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Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria's Minister of Transportation has accused a Chinese firm, Chinese Railway Rolling stock Corporation of breaching a contract on the railway construction. It was learnt that Nigeria was to take delivery of 10 additional coaches that will be deployed on the Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan rail lines in June, they are part of the 64 coaches being manufactured for Nigerian rail lines by the Chinese Railway Rolling stock Corporation.

FG declares Wednesday May 1st Public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1st as public holiday to celebrate the 2019 Workers’ Day. In a statement released today April 29th, the Minister of Interior, Lt.- Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Dambazau, commended workers’ effort at ensuring the full implementation of the policies and programmes of government through efficient and effective service delivery to Nigerians and foreigners.

Young man hit by stray bullet during alleged SARS raid in Edo (PHOTOS)

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A young man was hit by a stray bullet today during a raid in Edo state. Lawyer, Jefferson Uwoghiren, who shared the story, stated that the raid was conducted by police officers of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, Edo State Command. "This young man, Dennis Amadasun was rushed to my office early this morning, a victim of gunshot by careless and negligent police officers attached to the Special Anti Robbery Squad, Edo State Command. Dennis was shot and wounded around 2:00am in his house in Ugbiyokho Area of Benin when the police stormed the house allegedly in search of internet fraudsters!!! Bleeding and weak from the injury, Dennis was abandoned and left to die by the officers.

Seriake Dickson throws Bill "seeking a lifetime pension policy" for members of the state House of Assembly, out of the window

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The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has declined assent to the bill seeking a lifetime pension policy for members of the state House of Assembly. The lawmakers passed the bill into law on Wednesday April 24th after the Leader of the House, Peter Akpe, representing Sagbama Constituency 1, moved the motion for the debate. The bill proposes a monthly pension of N100,000 for members while the speaker and deputy speaker would be entitled to N500,000 and N200,000, respectively throughout their life after serving in the Assembly. In a statement released today April 29th, the State Commissioner for Information, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said the governor conveyed the decision to decline assent to the bill in a letter to the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly on Monday. According to Governor Seriake, the bill was inconsistent with Section 124 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

Lots of Motorists unaccounted for after Kidnappers Struck the Kaduna-Abuja highway once more (PHOTO)

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On Monday afternoon, kidnappers blocked the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, forcing several motorists to abandon their vehicles and head for nearby bushes to avoid being abducted. The development has left many motorists and passengers unaccounted for, just as their belongings were stolen by the kidnappers. A journalist who narrowly escaped the attack reports that the incident happened a few kilometres to Katari village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State at about 3.30pm.

Lagos State House of Assembly passes N874bn budget one month to end of Governor Ambode’s tenure

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On Monday, the Lagos state house of assembly passed the state’s 2019 appropriation bill of N873.532 billion for 2019, barely a month to the end of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s tenure. The approval came more than 80 days after the governor presented the appropriation bill of N852.316 billion on February 5, to the state assembly. The passage followed the adoption of the report and recommendations of the house committee on budget and economic planning, headed by Gbolahan Yishawu (APC-Eti-Osa II). The house approved N393,841,387,020 from the consolidated revenue fund for recurrent expenditure and N479,691,073,705 from development revenue fund for capital expenditure. The budget size thereby totalled N873,532,460,725 which is N21.216 billion higher than the budget size presented by Ambode. Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker of the house, commended Yishawu and members of his committee for a thorough scrutiny of the budget.

INEC Concealing massive rigging in election by replacing servers - PDP

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INEC Boss The Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission is replacing all the servers in its national headquarters in Abuja and offices in all the states of the federation. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the allegations in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. He said the commission’s action was aimed at deleting the actual presidential election results transmitted from the polling centres across the country. He said the action further exposed the culpability of INEC in the manipulation of the 2019 presidential election.

Teni – Sugar Mummy (Animated Video)

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Dr Dolor Entertainment queen, Teni premieres the official visualizer to her latest single titled “Sugar Mummy”, produced by Rexxie and Jaysynths Beatz Teni Makanaki avails a new song which seems to be dedicated to the late wrestling champion, Rodney Agatupu AnoaÊ»i popularly known as Yokozuna.

Patient’s husband steals N2m hospital equipment, sells them for N5k (PHOTO)

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Equipment worth N2million which were stolen from the Malumfashi General Hospital in #Katsina State, have been reportedly sold for N5,000 by a suspect who took his sick wife to the facility for treatment. Hamza Sani was nabbed within the premises of the hospital while in possession of some stolen equipment and he led the police to the arrest of his cohorts: Kamala Aliyu, 33, Magaji Yusuf, 36, Saidu Shehu, 40, and Emmanuel Ukelere, 48.

Police arrest four with freezer loaded with Indian Hemp in Ogun (PHOTOS)

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The Ogun state police command have arrested four suspects with a deep freezer loaded with Indian hemp at Iperin area of the Agbara industrial park area of the state. A statement released by the state police command's spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, says the suspects were arrested during a raid on black spots by officers of the just-launched operation Puff Adder. “The raiding of black spots across the state is in furtherance of a total clampdown on hoodlums perpetrating violent crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and the likes. In line with this, a special operation outfit code named “OPERATION PUFF ADDER ” was recently launched by the Commissioner of Police CP Bashir Makama in compliance with the directive of Inspector general of police.

RESCUED! Two children, aged 3 and 4 tortured and starved by their aunt in Edo

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Human right activist, Kola Edokpayi and his team have rescued two malnourished young children allegedly tortured by their aunt in Edo state. According to the activist,  the aunt took charge of the children after their parent's marriage fell apart and their mother absconded. Read report below: The National Secretariat of the Joint Legal Action Aids (JLAA) where I am the State  Coordinator instructed me to handle a matter where two kids were  maltreated in the most barbaric and primitive manners by their Aunty who took charge of the kids after the marriage of their father and mother  ended in marital imbroglio where the father and mother absconded to unknown destinations leaving their  children to suffer in the hands of aunty.

Liverpool Star; Van Dijk wins PFA Player of the Year

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Liverpool’s commanding centre-back; VIRGIL VAN DIJK has been crowned the PFA Player of the Year. He took all the plaudits at Sunday night’s swanky ceremony in London, beating Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling to the award. Van Dijk has enjoyed a stellar season at Anfield, leading his side in the Premier League title battle with Sterling’s City. The Dutch defender said: "I think it’s special, definitely. If you see the standard of strikers we have in the league or playmakers we have in the league, it’s unbelievable. “If you see the shortlist and quality there is, it’s very special that the players in the league voted for me. I won’t take it for granted. It’s just very special. “I think throughout the whole season I’ve been feeling great. We’ve been winning many games, we are competing with Man City for the title and I think the most important thing is to stay fit and play consistent as well - I think I’ve been doing that pretty well this season."

Saudi Arabia beheading so many prisoners it will need more executioners

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THE ruthless Saudi government is beheading so many people it needs to recruit a deadly new squad of sword-wielding executioners. The news comes after it slaughtered 37 people in one bloody day last week meaning it is now tipped to kill a record number of its citizens in 2019. The Sharia law-run state has advertised for eight new executioners to handle the projected rise in brutal public beheadings. No special qualifications are needed for the jobs whose main role is “executing a judgement of death” but also involves performing amputations on those convicted of lesser offences. The macabre job advert was reportedly posted on the country's civil service jobs portal. Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s highest rates of execution: suspects convicted of terrorism, homicide, rape, armed robbery and drug trafficking face the death penalty. It has carried out nearly 600 executions since the start of 2014, more than a third of them in drug cases.

Photos from Inside Idris Elba’s wild wedding (PHOTOS)

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IDRIS Elba grabbed the microphone to perform at his OWN star-studded wedding where guests downed posh Patron Tequila shots and endless champagne all night. The Hollywood actor stole the show when he flew in Afro Beats star Davido from Nigeria as a surprise wedding gift for his wife -  as celeb shoe designer Christian Louboutin and Maya Jama took turns to twerk with bride Sabrina Dhowre. Marvel star Idris, 46, led the wild partying session at his wedding - where rapper Stormzy's girlfriend Maya Jama grabbed his new wife Sabrina, 29, for a twerking session. A source told The Sun Online: "It was everything you could wish for. Guests had patron shots, cocktails and endless champagne. The dancefloor was full all night. No one was expecting Idris to grab the mic and perform, that was a definite highlight. "Christian Louboutin loved every minute and grabbed Sabrina for a spin - but not before he had a dance-off with the singer Davido himself as the crowd che

Borno IDPs rendered homeless as fire razes 40 shelters

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Three Hundred and Seventy One Internally Displaced Persons in Borno state have been rendered homeless after a raging fire destroyed their shelters in two Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps at Monguno Local Government Area of Borno.

Doting Dad; 2Face Idibia, flies to the US to surprise his daughter on her 13th birthday (PHOTOS)

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Singer, 2face Idibia, flew to the US last night to surprise his daughter, Ehi, who turned 13 years old yesterday Satiurday, April 27th.

Four Fraudsters In EFCC Net Over $200k Bank Wire Transfer (PHOTOS)

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The Abuja Zonal Office of EFCC, on Thursday, April 25, 2019, arrested four suspects; Ajiero Onyeka, Clement Peter, Mustapha Zubiri, Agbo Austine Taylor for allegedly attempting to carry out a fraudulent Bank Wire Transfer to the tune of $200,000. A team of EFCC operatives swooped down on the suspects as they were about to transfer the said amount from the account of an unsuspecting foreigner into a domiciliary account in Nigeria. The Commission was tipped off when the suspects were sourcing for domiciliary account number which they will use to receive the money.

22-years-old Imo state girl Bags First Class, Gets A Gold Medal, Scholarship in Indian University (PHOTOS)

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A pretty young Nigerian girl from Igbo extraction, Ms Chideraa Njoku has broken another record in Indian university. The Press gathered that Ms Chideraa Njoku, 22-year-old from Mbaise in Imo state has made Nigeria proud by shattering academic records in Pharmacy in Indian Subharti University. Ms Njoku came on top of her class with first class honours and has been awarded a gold medal for her academic excellence and a scholarship for her onward doctorate degree by the University.

Yahoo Boys Injure EFCC Operative In Abuja During Raid (PHOTOS)

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Some suspected internet fraudsters, aka yahoo boys have allegedly injured an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC operative in Abuja, while resisting arrests during a raid on their hideout in the city. According to reports, the Commission nabbed Mmizoro Chinedu and Utyo Philip, two suspected internet fraudsters at the Nigerian Army Resettlement Estate, Jikwoyi, Abuja.

Dangote Truck Crushes 8 People To Death In Edo State (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

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Over eight persons have been killed and others injured in a fatal accident after a Dangote truck failed its brakes at Jattu junction area of Auchi in Edo state. The truck which was loaded with bags of cement - was said to have crushed scores of people - killing about 8 on the spot and others seriously injured.

Neymar gets 3 UEFA Competition Match ban For Insulting Match Officials

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Paris Saint-Germain and Brazilian football star, Neymar has been handed a three-match Champions League ban by UEFA. After a controversial VAR decision to award Manchester United a last minute penalty against Paris Saint-Germain in their last-16 tie in March, he told the VAR officials to 'Go f*** yourselves' on social media Neymar wrote in an Instagram story:

9 ECWA-COCIN Boys Brigade Members Killed By Policeman In Gombe Buried (PHOTOS)

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The corpses of nine children killed when a driver rammed into a procession of Boys Brigade members, celebrating Easter, late Sunday night in Gombe metropolis have been buried.According to report,the children were on the annual Easter Rally late Sunday night to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ when an unidentified policeman and Civil Defense personnel came across them around Alheri junction on Biu road in the metropolis.The chairman of the Gombe state Battalion of the Boys Brigade (BB), Isaac Kwadang said the incident happened around 11:30pm Sunday night. According to him, the policeman and NSCDC officer, though not on official duty, met the procession while passing in their private car and exchanged words with some youths in the procession.

Bukola Saraki Appointed Ambassador-At-Large International Human Right Commission

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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has been appointed as an “Ambassador-at-Large” of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC). In a letter dated March 16, 2019, Ambassador Friday Sani, the Diplomatic Head of the Commission to Nigeria and other African Countries, stated that sequel to the approval of the World Secretary General of the IHRC, Dr. Saraki has been appointed as one of the revered Ambassadors-at-Large of the multinational body.

Cult Clash At The University Of Uyo,leaves Two Dead,and Others Injured (PHOTO)

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One of the victim, identified as Fatherwills Ukpangere, a 300L student of Communication Arts Department of the university was hacked by four students suspected to be members of the Confraternity.

You will never buy "PEELED ORANGES" by the roadside again after watching this video (VIDEO)

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Most times the desperate moves, people make most times in the search for money is usually alarming.

Married Women, Girls from Rich homes top list as FCTA Team raids illegal Strippers Night Club in Abuja (VIDEO)

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Married Women, Girls from Rich homes top list as FCTA Team raids illegal Strippers Night Club in Abuja, see video below

Family of 6 severely burnt, fighting to survive in Ondo (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

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Every member of a family of 6 got burnt up in okitipupa LGA of ondo state, Help needed Urgently.

Ten Killed In Ogun Cult Clashes (PHOTO)

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At least ten suspected cultists have been killed at separate cult clashes in Sagamu and Iperu area of Ogun State during cult clashes between rival groups which started Monday night. While about Nine of them were reportedly killed between Monday and Tuesday in Sagamu, one other member of Eiye was reportedly killed in his shop in Iperu allegedly by the Aiye group.

Dangote Is Selling Dangote Flour Mills For N130 Billion ($361.11 Million)

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Aliko Dangote is reportedly selling his loss-making business unit, Dangote Flour Mills to Olam International for N130 billion ($361.11 million). The sale of Dangote Flour Mills Plc for N130 billion ($361.11 million), was announced in a corporate disclosure posted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday. According to Thabo Mabe, director at Dangote Flours, Olam International has indicated interest to acquire all the outstanding and issued shares of the flour mills company that are not currently owned by Ola through its subsidiary, Crown Flour Mills Limited.

Multiple car crash claim lives along Benin-ore express road (PHOTOS)

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Many people are feared dead in a fatal accident that occured along the Benin- Ore express road today Tuesday April 23rd.

11-Year-Old Girl Gets Pregnant After Being Raped By Randy Man In Delta (PHOTO)

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A man and his friend are currently on the run after allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl in Delta state. It was gathered that the girl was allegedly raped by one Mr. Frank who allegedly dragged her with a knife into a house in Ovwian community where she was raped. The suspect was said to have been aided by his friend who stood at the door and watched while the defilement was going on.

ASUU Blasts FG, Aisha Buhari Over Proposed "Muhammadu Buhari University"

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday slammed the Federal Government and Aisha Buhari, over the proposed plan to establish a private university to be named after President Muhammadu Buhari.ASUU who slammed Aisha Buhari, further described the proposed university by the wife of President Buhari as a disaster.

MUSIC: Pope Don X - Plural Ft. L-J SaaaviouR x O'giveR | @PopeDonX

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After a hiatus IdiokaRastaBoy Pope Don X consolidates his previous Hit with "Plural". He teams up with Akwa Ibom's veteran Lyricist L-J SaaaviouR and Multi-talented Hit maker O'giveR on this one.

Music: Vincee Ft Jayteaz - Kilamity

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Vincee Teams up with fast Rising artist Jayteaz to gift his fans with this new joint he titled "Kilamity" as he celebrates his birthday today.

MUSIC: Jaystifla - Dagbana | @Jaystifla

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Easter is about to be lit as "Bàbá Ghana" popularly known as "Jaystifla" gives us a gbedu to keep the celebration Spirit alive... He releases this "Chop life gang Anthem" He titled "Dagbana" which in this context means

MUSIC: LOOPS Ft Mz Kiss & Idowest - TELL YOUR MOTHER (Remix) | @loopsoffficial

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Loops Entertainment Records frontliner Henry Agwuegbo popularly known as loops, The Nigerian Born Uk Based Fast Rising Afrobeat Artist Finally Drops the Remix to his Smash hit single Tell Your Mother. This time Featuring two Sensational Artists. The song “Tell Your Mother” features DMW’s street hop artiste, IDOWEST and the Queen of Street Music Mz kiss.

VIDEO: MasterKraft - LaLaLa ft. Phyno, Selebobo | @phynofino @masterkraft_ @Selebobo

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Masterkraft releases the visual For "La La La" Featuring Phyno and Selebobo directed by OluTheWave Producer Masterkraft is out the the "LA LA LA" Video a song that features Penthauze boss, Phyno and talented artiste, Producer Selebobo.

MUSIC: Lil-Kay DBJ - Kinni Koko (Prod. by SaintKhor)

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After releasing 'Eleda Masun' which is still gaining online and on-air presence, SANGOLADE OLUKAYODE ADEDAYO popularly known as “LilkayDBJ” kick starts the year with a new tune based on the widely demand of a new song by his fans.

MUSIC: Pasto ​Goody ​Goody​ - Cha-Cha [@pastogoodygoody]

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Nigeria's Dance Hall King Pasto Goody Goody is back as usual with a new Club banger - "Cha-Cha" which means "Brand New". After his graduation from University of Lagos, he took out time to renovate his singing ideologies to consolidate his Fans with a brand new vibe. It's all about popping & celebrating the God's favour.

VIDEO: Emex X Ycee - Hello (Prod. Kel P) | @emexeot

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Its finally here; GMG Records artist "EMEX" teams up with Africa Finest and award winning artist/label owner "Ycee" on the fire jam titled "HELLO".

MUSIC: Ikayh - Zaddy | @lifeofikayh

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Hiltz Entertainment act Ikechukwu Ejiofor a.k.a Ikayh debuts his official single Titled ”Zaddy” Ikayh who is inspired by artistes like Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold, Ajebutter 22 & Boj makes an impressive debut with his catchy rhymes, sing-along verses and chorus ready to grasp you upon first listen.

VIDEO + AUDIO: Favour - Number One | @favourbint

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Favour (KeieL Richard) BINT as Nollywood calls him has taken a big step into the music industry with this song "Number One" which is getting everyone talking.

VIDEO: Upgrade - GhenGhen | @upgradesionz1

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Shortly after the release of this smash hit single " GHENGHEN " by " UPGRADE " few weeks ago  The Nigerian High-life fusion artiste, UPGRADE is out with this cripsy visual under his Mining Entertainment imprint starring Nollywood Star  charles okocha  , Etinosa  and  Mimiko Upgrade started his musical career in 2004, while in secondary school in Port Harcourt.

Real Madrid agree record £1.4BILLION Adidas kit deal as Zinedine Zidane lines up Paul Pogba and Eden Hazard transfers

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REAL MADRID have agreed a whopping £1.4BILLION kit deal with Adidas that will put Premier League chairman on edge. The Spanish giants have signed up to a 12-year deal with the sports giant that will earn them just under £117m per season. They will be the brand's highest-paid sponsors. The deal blows Manchester United's £750m agreement with the same company - spread over ten years - out of the water. Los Blancos have been linked with some of the world's best players in recent months.

Imo police arrests and parades cultist who rapes job seekers and take their nude photos (PHOTOS)

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Men of the Imo state police command have arrested a suspected rapist and cultist who is notorious for luring job seekers, raping them and then taking their nude photos. According to the police, the suspect whose name is Udochukwu Reginald, leads a gang of cultists who work with him. On April 1st, Udochukwu and his gang members took two 18-year-old victims from Orodo Mbaitoli L.G.A on the pretence of going to offer them a job and on getting to their hide-out at Umuezuo Naze Owerri North L.G.A, the suspects blindfolded, raped and took the nude photographs of their victims. They were also given some concoction to drink.

Nigerian Lady Caught With N24M Cocaine In Condom In Her Vagina In Hong Kong (PHOTOS)

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A 37-year-old Nigerian lady has been caught with cocaine contained in condoms and plastic bags found in her vagina in Hong Kong by customs. The 37-year-old lady was taken to hospital for a check-up and confirmed to have foreign objects in her body, South China Morning Post reports.

Youths Attacked Our Station - Rivers State Police On Alleged Killing Of Citizen

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The Rivers State Police Command has reacted to the reports on an alleged police brutality case on some residents of the state. According to a certain report, youths of a local town, Atali, had stormed the Police Station in their area. The Police officers on duty were then reported to have opened fire on the protesters and one of the them was also alleged to have been stabbed with a knife by a police officer identified as Chinedu.

2 Nigerian Men Nabbed In A Hotel With Cocaine Enroute Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)

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Two suspected drug traffickers have been apprehended by the National Drugs and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano Command. The suspects named Abdul Abubakar Mohammed and Ibrahim Mustapha, were arrested with 2.927kg of cocaine, said to be the first of its kind in the state. Parading the suspects before news men on Saturday in Kano, the Commander, Dr. Ibrahim Abdul said luck ran out of the two suspects after his men trailed them to a hotel on Katsina Road, in Fage Local Government Area of the state after two months of investigation.