Police Storm Kidnappers’ Den, Kill Six

Police detectives in Asaba, Delta State, have killed six suspected robbers and kidnappers during a raid on their hideout. The police also found an arms’ factory in Umunede, Ika North-East local government area of the state on Thursday.  

Lagos Commissioner Denies Demolishing Badia, We Cleared Refuse Dump, He Insists

Despite the outcries that followed the last Saturday demolition of Houses in the Badia East Community, Ijora, by the officials of Lagos State Physical Planning and Development Agency (LASPPDA), the State Commissioner of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olutoyin Ayinde insisted that the authority only cleared a refuse dump.

Court Sacks Delta Lawmaker

A Federal High Court in Asaba Delta State yesterday sacked a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon (Dr.) Alphonsus Ojo representing Ukwuani Constituency in suit against him by Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) and one Chukwuma Dafakpako in the suit Number FHC/ASB/CS/129/12.

Genevieve at the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards brunch event

The event took place on Thursday February 28th at Wheat Baker Hotel in Ikoyi. Love her look? You can view more photos from the event at Maestro Media Blog

HOT Red Carpet Couple! Nollywood Superstar Uche Jombo & husband Kenny Rodriguez spotted at the Lagos Premiere of “My Life My Damage”

Last night, Uche Jombo celebrated the Lagos premiere of her movie “My Life My Damage” at the Ozone Cinema in Lagos. So many Nollywood stars graced the event and we will have photos soon. We just had to share these photos of Mrs Rodriguez and her husband Kenny Rodriguez at the event. Uche who has blossomed stylewise over the last few years looked gorgeous in a shimmery floor-length black dress with long sleeves while her Kenny kept things simple and sleek in black trousers, a black v-neck tee paired with a blazer.

Music: Download:They Call Me Burnaaaa! Listen to Burna Boy – Run My Race

“…Wetin dey sup? When I dey hustle, you dey lick lollipop…”

Burna Boy is back with yet another banger, the hefty beat-laced, afrobeats-inspired, early Wande Coal-reminiscent, “Run My Race”. Burna Boy has a special touch; he even owned the Fela Kuti scatting he did on the tune. Literally can’t wait for his next official single, “Always Love You” slated to drop on 6th March, 2013.

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Imoke Returns Home After 3 Months Treatment Abroad

The Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke returned to the country on Friday, after spending about 3 months abroad.

The Special Assistant on Media to Governor Imoke, Christian Ita, said the governor arrived after 10 pm aboard a chartered flight.

Benin-Ore Road Kidnap May Have Been An Inside Job, Passengers Say, Hapless Police Encourage Ransom Payment

The kidnapping of six passengers on the Benin-Ore road on Wednesday seems to be the product of connivance between officials of the transport company and the kidnappers, some of the passengers now say.   To worsen matters, the police, rather than undertake an investigation, simply encouraged panicking families to pay ransoms.

Lagos Police Spokesperson, Ngozi Briade, Receives Query Over Public Fight With Superior Officer

Lagos PPRO Ngozi Braide

Despite receiving a Junior Chambers International award for her "monumental leadership" the spokesperson of the Lagos police, Ngozi Braide, has been issued a query for fighting and attempting to stab a senior police officer, It was gathered from a reliable source at police headquarters in Ikeja that Miss Braide is undergoing interrogation for allegedly fighting with a Chief Superintendent of Police identified as Cynthia Ibeama.

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John Effiong, Cool Cover CEO Is A Woman Beater... Shame

The story below is the experience of a female who was assaulted by someone who is expected to be a respected person (carrying the title "C.E.O" should at least imply you are a reasonable and sane human being). Its actually sad, there are still men like these around.....

John Effiong

Damoche’s Murder: Police Say Investigation into Singer-Student’s Death Dragging For Want of Witness Information

Yesterday’s murder of Olaniyan Damilola, a Level 400 student of the Lagos State University [LASU] by suspected cult members may turn into another endless maze for the police as witnesses fail to volunteer information.

VIDEO: PDP Not Happy With Amaechi’s Leadership Of Governors Forum – Ahmed Gulak

The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters has explained the displeasure of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with the leader of the National Governors Forum (NGF), the Governor of Rivers state; Mr Chibuike Amaechi.

Florida Man Swallowed by Sinkhole: Conditions Too Unstable to Approach

A sinkhole that swallowed a Florida man when it collapsed the bedroom portion of his home overnight is "extremely unstable," expected to grow bigger and too dangerous for rescuers to approach, Hillsborough County officials said. "Until we know where it's safe to bring the equipment, we really are just handicapped and paralyzed and can't really do a whole lot more than sit and wait," Hillsborough County Fire Chief Ron Rogers told reporters this evening. "It's a tough situation; it's even tougher for the family."

Mba belongs to Euro giants – Taribo

Atlanta ’96 Olympic Games gold medallist Taribo West has joined the growing fan club for Africa Cup of Nations hero Sunday Mba by hailing him as a “fantastic player”.

NANS threatens nationwide protest over killed students

The National Association of Nigerian Students stormed the Garki vicinity of the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, on Friday, to protest the killing of two students of the Nasarawa State University. The students were allegedly killed by security operatives during a protest over water scarcity in Keffi.

Court halts Daniel’s corruption trial

An Ogun State High Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Friday halted the trial of former governor of the state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. Daniel is facing charges of corruption, stealing and conversion of public property preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Stay away from S’West, OPC warns B’Haram, Ansaru

Leader of a faction of the Odua People’s Congress, Gani Adams, has warned the terrorist sects – Boko Haram and Ansaru – to stay away from the South-West region of Nigeria.

Adams’ comment was against the backdrop of an intelligence report alleging that the sects were planning to begin recruitment in Lagos and other south-western states.

Presidency, Pro-Amaechi govs battle over pdp state chapters

Governors in support of the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, have begun mobilising members of the Peoples Democratic Party to thwart President Goodluck Jonathan’s bid to contest the 2015 presidential election.