Photos: Four Smugglers Excrete 171 Wraps of Cocaine at NDLEA Office

Four suspected drug traffickers have excreted 171 wraps of cocaine after being placed under observation by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Ardent LIB reader Elvis Osas dies

Just received this sad email from late Osas' friend. Elvis Osas died today after a battle with kidney ailment. So sad. May his soul rest in peace, Amen. What his friend wrote below...

Okonjo-Iweala Is To Blame For Nigeria's Financial Situation - Buhari

President-Elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in a chat with SaharaTV spoke on how he plans to deal with

Jimi Agbaje Goes Emotional, Says He's Not Trying Anymore

JIMI AGBAJE                                                                                                          AMBODE

 Unlike Buhari who ran four times before eventually winning, Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Jimi Agbaje has declared his intention not to contest again for the position of

Photo: Terry G shaves his dreads

Singer Harrysong loses dad

Plane flying from Nigeria to Gabon found in Cameroon after 7 months

A four-seater plane flying from Nigeria to Gabon via Cameroon that disappeared in June 2014, has been found.

South African woman arrested at Lagos airport with N74m hidden in oats packs

Johannesburg – A 39-year-old South African woman was intercepted at the Murtala M​u​hammed International Airport, Lagos, with $373,725 (N74.4million) and €2,120 (N450,000) concealed inside

Gov Ajimobi Appoints 9ice As Special Adviser

 

9ice

The popular musician Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has been given a political appointment.

Push APC into Atlantic Ocean, Agbaje tells Igbo

Mr. Jimi Agbaje

 

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has urged Igbo across the state to push the All Progressives Congress ‘into the lagoon’ by voting for him on Saturday.

Agbaje said this while addressing

20 killed in fresh attacks by Boko Haram in Borno state

20 people have been reported killed after suspected Boko Haram members stormed Dile village near Askira Uba in Borno state at about 2am yesterday April 9th. Residents of the village said the sect members, dressed with turbans on their heads and in quasi-military uniform, arrived their village chanting Allahu Akbar, meaning Allah is Great followed by sporadic shooting and burning of houses

House-help demands N15 million for kidnapped Lagos children

A nanny, Mary Akinloye, who allegedly kidnapped three kids in the Surulere area of Lagos State has demanded N15m from the victim’s parents, PUNCH Metro has learnt.

Our correspondent learnt that the family was contacted on Thursday by the suspect and others, who were suspected to be members of her group. They were said to have demanded the N15m as ransom.

PUNCH Metro had reported on Wednesday that the Orekoya family had posted information on OLX, an online sales portal, seeking the service of a nanny.

Our correspondent reported that Akinloye indicated interest and gave the Orekoyas the contacts of two people who she said were her relatives.

It was reported that the family agreed to formalilse documentation with the purported relatives before the week ran out.

After the 23-year-old resumed for work on Tuesday, she was said to have taken the three children ─ Aderomola (11 months old), Adedamola (4 years old), Demola (6 years old) ─ out, while their parents were away.

She had since not returned.

A family friend, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the kidnappers contacted the family and demanded N15m on Thursday.

The information was confirmed by another friend who put up the post on a social medium, Facebook.

He said, “Is it a crime to employ a house help? The kidnappers have demanded N15m.”

Efforts to reach the family were abortive as they continued to reject calls made to their lines.

They also did not reply to three text messages sent to them on the matter.

The Police Public Relations, Kenneth Nwosu, said investigations were on.

He said, “Investigations are on and that is all I can say for now.

“There are things you do that can jeopardise investigation.

“What is important in a case like this is to ensure that the children are returned hale and hearty. There are information you may have and if you disclose it, you could break the line of communication. So, we are still on the matter to ensure the safe return of the kids.”

Twins born on a mountain now in a refugee camp in the North East

According to BBC Nigeria Correspondent, Will Ross, these 5 month old twins were born on a mountain after their mother fled Michika following Boko Haram attack. They are now in a refugee camp in north east Nigeria

Chibok girls have not been killed - FG says

In a bid to dowse speculations in some quarters that the missing Chibok girls have been killed following the recent recapture of most of the strong territories Boko Haram occupied with no sign of the girls, the Federal Government has come out to state that the girls are still alive and that hopes for their rescue must be kept alive.

At a press conference in Abuja today April 8th, the Coordinator of National Information Centre (NIC), Mr Mike Omeri, said that hopes for the rescue of the Chibok girls is still high and that until the military concludes the recapture of all lost territories from Boko Haram, speculations of their death would not be entertained

"The search for Chibok girls continues and that is why even with capture of Bama and the rest, security and military have never relent, and until it is concluded, we cannot begin to believe speculation. I think the one year anniversary is next week, and we hope to give a comprehensive report on what we know so far, and how far the searching has gone. So, the assurance I will give you, is that everywhere is being combed and whatever element we found will be revealed to appropriate authority and nobody is going to keep anything secret.”he said

Croc-Lover Captures 3,4m Crocodile With His Bare Hands

Art Williams was the one who spotted the crocodile in his garden over Easter weekend in Texas, USA.

Patience Jonathan writes Buhari’s wife

PATIENCE JONATHAN                                                             AISHA BUHARI

Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, on Wednesday congratulated Hajia Aisha Buhari,

Baby Born Yesterday Named Buhari aka 'Saibaba'

AS Nigerians are still basking in the euphoria of their new president-elect, General Muhammad Buhari, a family has done the unexpected.

Must read! How Jonathan lost the Nigerian election - UK Guardian

UK Guardian's Max Siollun writes on the five major reasons President Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential elections. It's an interesting read. Find below...

Buhari Urged to Focus on Electricity, Security, Job Creation

Major General Muhammadu Buhar

  As Nigerians continue to celebrate the peaceful conclusion of the presidential election, a survey has revealed ‘electricity’ as the top economic issue Nigerians want the incoming administration of Major General Muhammadu Buhari to focus on.

Aliko Dangote before and after the election results were announced

Lol. See him above with GEJ as election results were being announced. And after it was clear who would win, he moved kia kia. He's a businessman, not a politician. Friends with anyone in govt...:-)