Graphic pics: Many burnt to death in Onitsha today in horrific trailer accident

Several people were burnt to death today at Asaba park in Onitsha Upper Iweka after a trailer loaded with gas failed break and slammed into cars and people.

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Boko Haram members destroy government properties in Yobe

Barely 24 hours after Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as the President of Nigeria, where he vowed during his Inaugural Address to subdue the terrorist group the Boko Haram, the group attacked the ancient cities of Fika and Ngalda in Yobe State.

Fika is 150km west of Damaturu, the State capital, and shares a border with Gombe State to the south.

Witnesses said the terrorist group first launched an attack on Ngalda, the Yobe/Gombe boarder town, before proceeding to attack Fika town which is the headquarters of Fika Local Government Area (LGA).

Fresh Bomb Blast Injures 4 In Maiduguri

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by a suspected Boko Haram member on Sunday injured at least four people at a Maiduguri market in Borno State. This explosion occurred less than 24 hours after Boko Haram suicide bombers killed 28 people attending a mosque for their daily prayers.

Witnesses at the scene said that the IED was detonated at approximately 12:48pm.

REVEALED: Annual Incomes Of Buhari And Osinbajo

The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission has announced on their website the amount President Muhammudu Buhari and vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, will be earning annually during their four years in office.

Buhari, Osinbajo declare assets

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have declared their assets in line with provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Buhari’s Head of Media Team, Garba Shehu.
The statement said that the Code of Conduct Bureau on Friday acknowledged the submission of the two leaders’ assets declaration forms.

The forms, the statement said, were submitted separately on May 28 and signed for by the organisation’s Chairman, Sam Saba.

Photo: Meet President Buhari's ADC

Meet the newly appointed Aide De Camp, ADC, to President Muhammadu Buhari. His name is Lt. Col. Muhammed Lawal Abubakar from Kano state. An ADC is a military assistant to a Senior military officer. He oversees the security details of the President.

11 killed as military foil Boko Haram invasion into Maiduguri

A family of five and 6 other individuals were among those who were killed in a gun battle between Boko Haram members and Nigerian troops in Dala, Borno state yesterday May 29th.

According to reports, the terrorist, who came in their numbers, had tried to invade Maiduguri, the Borno state capital but met a strong resistance from the troops stationed in the area. Many residents were seriously injured as they tried running to safety. The troops repelled the attack.

Sports: Blatter re-elected FIFA president

Sepp Blatter has been re-elected president of Fifa, football's world governing body, in a vote overshadowed by arrests and corruption allegations.

Mr Blatter's rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, had forced a second round of voting but withdrew.

In his victory speech, Mr Blatter said: "I'm not perfect. Nobody is perfect. But we will do a good job together."

Seven top officials were arrested in Switzerland on Wednesday as part of a US prosecution that indicted 14 people.

Check Out The Official portrait of The First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari

GEJ and wife arrive their hometown of Otuoke

And the hero of our democracy Dr Goodluck Jonathan and his wife former First lady Patience Jonathan arrive their hometown to a hero's welcome. More photos below...

Former President Jonathan and wife arrive Port Harcourt (photos)

Great reception for former president Jonathan and wife on their arrival at Port Harcourt International Airport this afternoon. More photos below...

Full Text of President Buhari's Inaugural speech

Below is what the new president said;

    I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to witness this day and this occasion. Today marks a triumph for Nigeria and an occasion to celebrate her freedom and cherish her democracy. Nigerians have shown their commitment to democracy and are determined to entrench its culture. Our journey has not been easy but thanks to the determination of our people and strong support from friends abroad we have today a truly democratically elected government in place.

Breaking: Mohammadu Buhari Now Sworn In As The President of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria

Mohammadu Buhari is now officially the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Comander in Chief of the Armed Forces. Congratulation to him and to Nigeria.

Check out the Presidential G-Wagon which will be used at the Inauguration

Photos: President Jonathan takes Buhari on tour of Aso Villa

President Jonathan took the President-elect on a tour of Aso Villa this morning. More photos after the cut...

Footballer stabs mechanic to death over age difference

20-year-old aspiring football player from Afikpo North, Ebonyi State, Jacob pictured above has been arrested by the Lagos state Police command for killing a mechanic, Moruf Sanni by stabbing him to death over an arguement regarding age difference at Iwaya,Yaba on Monday May 25th.
According to reports, the victim, Moruf had an argument and a fight with someone in his area simply identified as 'Somebody', over who was older on Sunday May 24th. The fight was  then settled by the elders in the area.
Angered by Moruf's claim that he was older and was not going to give him respect, 'Somebody' contacted his friend, Jacob to teach Moruf a lesson.

Fuel Scarcity Strike Organised To Sabotage My Govt –Jonathan

For the first time since the nationwide fuel crisis began three weeks ago, President Goodluck Jonathan, spoke on Wednesday, attributing the scarcity and industrial actions by some labour unions to last-minute efforts at sabotaging his administration, even when it has few days to go.

Speaking at the Presidential Villa, during a valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the President also suggested that any probe by the incoming government must extend beyond his tenure in office.
Otherwise, he argued, such action would amount to witch-hunting.

The special session of FEC afforded every Minister an opportunity to pay tributes to Jonathan and cabinet colleagues. The praises for the President were so towering that he laughed off some of them as exaggerated.
He later held a valedictory session with members of the Security Council, chaired by him, comprising the Vice-President; Chief of Defence Staff; service chiefs; Inspector-General of Police; and head of the Department of State Security as members.

Photos: President elect Buhari arrives Nigeria

President elect Buhari, pictured above as he arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport  at 5.20am. Another photo after the cut sgg

Graphic pic: Young man allegedly murdered by Ogoni youth in PH yesterday

FG releases N5billion to purchase stoves for rural women

The Federal government has released N5billion for the purchase of stoves for rural women across the country, under the National Clean Cooking Scheme, a programme launched by FG to discourage the use of Firewood for cooking.

Announcing the release of the funds, Minister of Environment, Laurientia Mallam, speaking during an inspection visit to the Velodrome at the National Stadium, Abuja, where some of the 750,000 stoves were being assembled, said the stoves will be distributed through the various Ministries of Environment.

Policeman shoots 34 year old man over N2,000

A mobile policeman in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, allegedly shot a 34-year-old Adamu Mohammed, over an argument of N2,000 unpaid fees for a menial job.

According to Mohammed's family, the victim was shot last Tuesday by the mobile policeman after an argument with a woman who hired him to clear a portion of land close to her home at Erepa Road and dumped at the Federal Medical Centre.
Residents who claimed to have witnessed the incident, said the shooting took place after an argument ensued with the woman over the amount to pay for the job and Mohammed’s squabble with a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, officer.

Oil Marketers agree to call off strike with immediate effect, to begin lifting of petrol in six hours

Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, have reportedly agreed to call off their strike action over unpaid subsidy claims and commence lifting of petroleum products nationwide in the next six hours.

60yr old pastor arrested with hard drugs worth N609m at Lagos airport

A 60 year old resident pastor of the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim at Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun Lagos, Prophet Micheal Raji, has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA over unlawful attempt to export of 174 kilogrammes of hard narcotic drugs worth N609 million to South Africa.

University graduate arrested for armed robbery in Enugu

 Anidi Reginald pictured above, a 27 year old Computer Science graduate from a University in Cotonou has been arrested by men of the Enugu state police command for working with other members of an armed robbery gang to snatch a car from their victim at Ozalla, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu state on Saturday May 16th.

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Attacked by Angry Youths

Students of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic took to their Facebook group to narrate how the school was attacked by some hoodlums of the Uwana community where the school is situated on Monday 18th of May, that made the students to flee for their dear life.
See the screen grab of one of the student's post and more photos below...

Photo of the day :)

Lol spotted this man with a Learners sign at the back of his bicycle

Benin police arrest 14 JSS students for alleged cultism

The police in Edo State have arrested 14 Junior Secondary School students over their alleged involvement in cult-related activities in Benin, the state capital.

It was learnt that the students, aged between 12 and 15, were nabbed when a crack team of policemen stormed Oguola Secondary School at Saint Saviour in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state last Thursday.
No fewer then 56 persons had been arrested by the Nigeria Police for cult-related activities ‎in the state.
According to a source in the school, eight of the suspects were apprehended at flash spots within the school compound.

Breaking: Suicide Bomb Kills Nine, Renewed Fighting Against Boko Haram

SaharaReporters has learned that a suicide bomber in Garkida, Adamawa State has killed at least nine people.

This bombing occurs just as Boko Haram terrorists have began attacking areas liberated by the Nigerian military and joint military operations with neighboring countries.

Early reports suggest that military have exchanged gunfire with Boko Haram terrorists recently, in attempt to push them away from villages in Adamawa State.

EFCC Arraigns Couple For N7million Land Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on May 18, 2015 arraigned one Opara Edmund and his wife, Amarachi Opara before Justice O.O Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court Owerri, Imo State on a 2-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence.

They pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Photos from Okada & Keke riders fight at Oke Afa, Lagos yesterday

Okada and Keke riders clashed at Oke Afa near Ajao Estate, Lagos, yesterday. Trouble started after a collision between an Okada man and a Keke Napep led to a fight between the men. Witnesses said other riders got involved in the fight and 7 Okadas and Kekes ended up getting burnt during the fracas. Thankfully, no one was killed. But the clash was so serious that police is patrolling the area today and no shop opened.

Gallant Unarmed Police Officers Foil Robbery Attempt

A witness in Orile observed two police officer with the Orile Police Station apprehend two armed robbers on May 15th, with “uncharacteristic courage.”

Here’s Why Hot Water Freezes Quicker Than Cool Water

 According to a curious phenomenon called Mpemba effect, hot water is supposed to freeze faster than a cooler sample. It was named after a Tanzanian student who first observed this process and then published a paper in 1969. But he was by no means the first to observe it.  Famous scientists like Aristotle, Bacon and Descartes also recorded it in their books. But what is the reason behind this strange property of water? We all know water has another peculiar thermal property as it expands in the last 4 degrees leading to freezing. Hydrogen bonded spacing is the reason behind that. What is the reason attributed to the faster freezing? Here we attempt to answer that question based on research.

EFCC arraigns 22 year old female suspected hacker for fraud

Find the EFCC press statement below

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday May 14, 2015 arraigned one Mary Ozala before Justice Kudirat. A. Jose of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja on a 4- count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretences. Three other suspects, Nwokeke C. Chukwunonso, Shedrach Umeh and Uchenna Okpala are at large. Ozala, 22-year-old student and her co-travelers are alleged to have hacked into the email account of the complainant whom they fraudulently defrauded of the sum of N2 million.

Gunshots as youths, police clash at National Stadium Surulere

There was confusion at the National Stadium in the Surulere area of Lagos on Sunday as armed policemen shot to disperse some youths who were protesting against being shut out of the stadium.

Forgive me, Jonathan begs Nigerians

President Goodluck Jonathan has begged any Nigerian he may have offended while in office to forgive him.

Mr. Jonathan made the plea on Sunday during a farewell service organized for him and his family on Sunday at the Aso Villa chapel.

The President said there was no way he would not have stepped on toes in his roles first as Vice President, Acting President, and President of Nigeria. He added that this would not have been deliberate.

He noted that there are times when one would take a decision in the best interest of all but even friends would misunderstand the situation.

We​’ll resume our struggle if Buhari “draws first blood” – Asari Dokubo

Following the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan in the March 28 presidential election, leader of the militia group, Niger Delta People Salvation Front, Asari Dokubo, has declared that his group is ready to commence its armed struggle against the Nigerian state.

Mr. Dokubo on several occasion in the recent past promised to make Nigeria ungovernable if Mr Jonathan, an Ijaw from the Niger Delta, was not-re-elected.

Speaking on Sunday at the Annual Major Isaac Adaka Boro’s Memorial Public Event, the militant said whatever restraining order the Jonathan’s administration had on the armed struggle for the self determination of the Niger Delta people has now been voided with the emergence of the in-coming Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Throwback Photo Of Gen. Buhari And Wife As Newly Weds In 1989

Soldiers overrun 10 Boko Haram camps in Sambisa forest as battle rages – DHQ

Nigerian soldiers on Saturday continued their offensive on the Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa Forest,c a major enclave of the group.

In a statement on Sunday, the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, stated that 10 camps belonging to the insurgents were overrun by soldiers while an ‘unconfirmed’ number of the insurgents were also killed.

“The Dure camp which is one of the most prominent camps in the forest witnessed the fiercest battle as the Special Forces descended heavily on it before it finally fell,” the DHQ spokesperson, Chris Olukolade, said.

Official portraits of Buhari, Osinbajo, released

The official portraits of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, and Vice President-elect, Yemi Osinbajo, were on Sunday released to the public.

The release of the portraits came as the inauguration ceremony, schedule for May 29, approaches, a statement by Alexander Yangs of StateCraft, the communication firm that worked with the All Progressives Congress during the campaigns, said.

“The photographs were taken by Bayo Omoboriowo, the StateCraft Inc. photographer responsible for many of the iconic images from the recently concluded election season that culminated in Buhari’s victory,” Mr. Yang said.

Messrs Buhari and Osinbajo won the March 28 presidential election on the platform of the APC.

Man wanted for allegedly killing, removing friend’s eyes

The police in Ogun State are on the trail of a man alleged to have murdered his friend, Idris Alaba, and abandoned his mutilated corpse at an uncompleted building in the Makun, Sagamu area of the state.

Over 60 killed, scores injured as troops, Boko Haram clash

At least 60 people mostly suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram insurgents were feared dead in a clash between troops of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army around Kayamula village, just some few kilometres drive from 21 Armoured Brigade (Giwa Barracks) on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

Already, troops of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army on Thursday morning imposed a 24 hours curfew on the troubled city.

19-yr-old boy kills father, chases mother, siblings away

The Fegge Divisional Police, Onitsha, has arrested 19-year-old Joshua Uzochukwu Ezirim, for allegedly using a kitchen knife to stab his father, Mr. Sampson Ezirim, a book seller at Onitsha Main Market, to death.

A source revealed that late Ezirim, who is from Imo State, was stabbed more than 30 times by Joshua, his last son, after he chased away his mother and siblings from their flat and locked the doors.

Woman rescued from Sambisa forest says she hasn't seen her children since she was kidnapped 11 months ago

 

A 26-year-old mother of three simply identified as Hafsat says she hasn't seen two of her children, Bala (8) and Mohammed (6) since she was kidnapped by Boko Haram members from her village, Yaza in Borno state 11 months ago.

While recounting her experience, Hafsat who now lives in the Malkohi Internal Displaced Persons Camp in Yola, Adamawa State, told CNN;

Checkout New Super Eagles Jersey And Kit Developed By New Sponsors Nike

Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) some weeks back reached a deal with giant sports kits company, Nike.

As a result,the Super Eagles kit and Jersey have changed from what they used to be. See more photos below....

Photo: Very Dirty Nigerian Police Post In Ijebu-ode

Senate Passes Anti-tobacco Bill, Culprits Could Get Up To 6 Months Jail Term

The Senate yesterday passed the Tobacco Control Bill. According to the deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu who presided over the plenary session on Tuesday May 12th, the bill will ensure effective regulation and control of production, manufacture, sale, labeling, advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco and tobacco products in Nigeria.

The bill among other things specifies the places cigarette smokers could smoke and areas where smoking is forbidden and also the punishment to be meted out to defaulters when they smoke in non-designated areas. Culprits could get up to six months in jail

The bill states that owners of public places where smoking is not allowed will be penalized if they fail to put up a “no smoking sign” on their properties. The bill was sponsored by Delta state governor elect and Senate Committee on Health Chairman, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. The bill now awaits the assent of President Jonathan.