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How Enugu doctor ‘killed’ my son’ – Senator Jim Nwobodo

Senator Jim Nwobodo yesterday narrated how his son, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo jnr died following the alleged negligence of a doctor. TheNation reports Nwobodo said his son was cured at the Anderson Medical Cancer Centre in Houston, Texas, United States. That Ifeanyichukwu was asked to stay longer in the U.S. but ...

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Child Theft: Woman returns stolen baby to church after 13 days

An eight-month-old baby stolen at a Pentecostal church around Nnebisi road, Asaba, Delta State, two weeks ago, has been secretly returned to the same place. LeadershipNg reports that Darasimi Olaleye, the eight-month-old baby was stolen by an unidentified woman while her mother, a chorister, was engrossed in worship activities two ...

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I cannot count the stolen cars I’ve sold – Lagos Car Dealer | Photo

A suspected car snatcher, Alhaji Kabiru Akorede, who was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command, has said he could not count the number of stolen vehicles he sold to people. Punch learnt that ,42-year-old Akorede, was nabbed by operatives of the special Anti-Robbery Squad in his residence at NEPA ...

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How Soyinka and I started Pyrates Confraternity’ – 82 yr old Prof. Awe

The Pyrates Confraternity, which later metamorphosed into cultism in universities was founded by seven prominent Nigerians back in their days as undergraduate students at the University of Ibadan in 1953. It was the brain child of Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, who got 6 of his friends – Nat Oyelola, ...

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Cleric kills 62-year old woman, dumps corpse on bridge | Photos

The police in Lagos have arrested a cleric, Mr. Isiaka Akanbi, for allegedly killing a 62-year-old woman, Raliatu Kareem.The police also accused Akanbi of stealing the deceased’s wallet and other personal effects. Punch learnt that Akanbi, popularly called Alfa, had a traditional healing centre on Lawani Street, in the Olodi ...

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FG introduces austerity measures as oil price drops in int’l market

Following the continued drop in oil price in international market, the Federal government yesterday announced the introduction of some austerity measures such as tax introduction on luxury goods such as champagne, jets, amongst other, to be implemented to reduce the effect of the continued oil price decline on the Nigerian ...

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Leiutenant Killed by Boko Haram during attempt to recapture Chibok

Liuetenant A. Mudassir (Mudex) was killed by Boko Haram militants today November 16th. He and members of his troop were on their way to reclaim Chibok from Boko Haram when they were ambushed and was killed during the ensuing gun battle. He was a 59RC gentleman officer from the Nigerian ...

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American aide worker Peter Kassig beheaded by ISIS

Former US soldier and aide worker Peter Kassig has been beheaded by ISIS. The US government confirmed his killing in a statement today after reviewing a video ISIS released that purported to show the beheading. The 26 year old Indianapolis man was captured in eastern Syria on Oct. 1, 2013, ...

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Scores killed as female suicide bomber invades Bauchi

A female suicide bomber blew herself up Sunday at a mobile phone market in Azare Bauchi State, killing several people, witnesses said. �A suicide bomber came into the market as it was closing and blew herself up in the middle of all the merchants and their customers,” a witness said. ...

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Female corp member decamped for slapping male corper in Delta state | Photo

According to the Nigerian corp members Twitter handle, this happened in Delta State yesterday.

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Former Anambra State Governor Jim Nwobodo first son passes on

The family of first civilian Governor of old Anambra State, businessman and politician, Chief Jim Nwobodo has been thrown into mourning as his first son, Dr Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo Jnr died last night November 14th at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu after a brief illness. Dr Nwobodo Jnr was ...

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Sahara Reporters founder denies getting $5m US mansion from APC

The founder and publisher of Sahara Reporters Omoyele Sowore has reacted to reports that he got a $5million mansion located in Atherton, California, from the APC. Reacting to the report which claimed that the mansion is one of the many promises made to Sowore by APC and has… “…Everything a ...

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Photo: Benue state governor Suswam & his deputy in auto crash

According to a report on Tribune, Benue state Governor Gabriel Suswam and his deputy, Steven Lawani, were involved in a ghastly road accident yesterday Friday November 14th. The accident occurred at Angbaaye, near Makurdi, after another vehicle lost control, somersaulted and hit 2 vehicles in the Governor’s convoy. Fortunately no ...

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When I was Minister,I couldn’t pay my mother’s rent – Oby Ezekwesili

Former education minister under Obasanjo’s regime and former World Bank President, Oby Ezekwesili has revealed she couldn’t afford to pay her mother’s rents when she was minister ..She made the made the comments on Thursday, 13 November, while speaking at the ongoing national convention of the Foursquare Gospel Church… �There ...

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7-month pregnant woman dies after marathon s*x with lover in Onitsha

The police in Anambra State are interrogating a man to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a seven-month pregnant woman during a marathon sex bout with him in Onitsha. Vanguard reports that the man (names withheld), according to a police source, had allegedly taken the deceased to an ...

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Okada rider rapes 14 year old tuberculosis patient in Lagos | Photo

A 35-year-old man, Andrew Ekanem, has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping his neighbour’s daughter in the Bariga area of Lagos State. The 14-year-old victim was still undergoing a six-month treatment for tuberculosis when she was attacked by the suspect on Monday morning. The mother of the victim, ...

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We feel that things are not right – Catholic Bishops meet with GEJ

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, a body of Nigerian priest, paid a visit to Pres. Jonathan yesterday at the State House to express concern over increasing attacks by Boko Haram members in the North East. The groups president and Archbishop of Jos diocese, Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, who spoke with ...

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Stop Begging for Failed Law School Students

The Body of Benchers, whose responsibility is to admit and call successful students of the Nigerian Law School to the bar, has warned Nigerians to desist from begging for the students who failed their final Bar examination. The Nigerian Law School had recorded mass failure in her 2013/2014 final Bar ...

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President Jonathan unveils new 100 Naira note | Photos

President Jonathan on Wednesday, November 12 unveiled the new N100 note to commemorate Nigeria’s 100 years of amalgamation at the state house during the Federal Executive Council meeting. While presenting the notes to other members of the Council, the president said it was a laudable gesture by the CBN to ...

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Yet another military helicopter crashes in Yola

Another military helicopter crashed last night between Girei & Modibbo near the Federal University of Technology Yola, Adamawa state. Eye witnesses said the helicopter stopped abruptly midair while flying then crashed into a ball of fire. The Nigerian military are yet to release a statement about the crash

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