“Pay N10m or your husband will die”

The fate of a kidnapped radio presenter based in Port Harcourt hangs in the balance as his abductors demand N10m ransom from his family, CHUKWUDI AKASIKE writes

Uneasy calm prevails in Rivers State, after the forceful abduction of a popular radio presenter, Anthony Akatakpo, aka Diplomatic Akas Baba, by unknown gunmen on Thursday.

Sporadic Explosions, Gunfire Rock Maiduguri

MAIDUGURI (AFP) – Suspected Boko Haram Islamists armed with explosives attacked a residential neighbourhood and a military barracks in Nigeria’s troubled northeastern city of Maiduguri on Friday, witnesses said.

Boko Haram, which says it wants to create a strict Islamic state in northern Nigeria, has killed thousands of people in its four-and-half-year uprising and the military has struggled to contain the violence.

Landing gear of US Airways plane collapses

More than 150 people were evacuated from a US Airways flight after a Florida-bound plane’s front landing gear collapsed on a runway.

Flights were halted at Philadelphia International Airport as those on board exited the plane via inflatable ramps. One person asked for medical assistance but no major injuries were reported, airport officials said.

Covenant University Has Also Banned The Use of Tablets and iPads by Her Students (PHOTO)

Someone still managed to snap this and share it tho!!.. you got to respect the resilience of the average student

Controversy Surrounds Gusau’s Purported Resignation

The Presidency and the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday denied a report by an online news portal, Saharareporter, that the new Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Aliyu Gusau, had resigned his appointment.

The online journal had reported that Gusau was miffed by what a Presidency source described as “insurbordination” by some military chiefs on his person and his office.”

Controversy Surrounds Gusau’s Purported Resignation

The Presidency and the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday denied a report by an online news portal, Saharareporter, that the new Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Aliyu Gusau, had resigned his appointment.

The online journal had reported that Gusau was miffed by what a Presidency source described as “insurbordination” by some military chiefs on his person and his office.”

PHOTOS: 18 year old Student Reveals She's Paying her N9.6m School Fees by Being a PornStar

An 18 year old Duke University student, Miriam Weeks, has caused nationwide outrage in the US for revealing she is paying for her $US60,000 tuition fees, about N9.6m, by acting in blue movies. Ironically, since the story emerged last week, Miriam has become the hottest name in porn.

Yvonne Nelson Tweets about her Day being almost Ruined by 2 Nigerian Guys Yesterday....

Full story of what really happened isn't known yet but according to Ghanaian top actress, Yvonne Nelson, her rather beautiful day yesterday would have been totally ruined by 4 guys - 2 Nigerians, 2 Ghanaians who she believes were definitely sent by her haters, if not for the quick intervention of the Ghana Police Service. Tweets continue after the cut

PHOTO: ''Here's my Face when I See a Toothpick Di#k' - Maheeda

*chuckles* Another photo when you continue

Court orders arrest of Edo Deputy Police Commissioner

BENIN—AN Edo State High Court sitting in Benin, has ordered the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Funsho Adebanjo to arrest the state Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department, CID, Mr. Joshua Ibine, for allegedly releasing accused persons on bail, while their application for bail was pending before the court.

Assault on Nigerian in South Africa: FG Seeks legal action

ABUJA – The Federal Government has demanded for appropriate administrative and legal action from the South African government against two of its officers from the Police Service in Cape-Town over an assault on one Nigerian, Mr Clement Emekeneh.

The two officers were, on Friday, March 8, 2014, reported by a local television (ETV) in the country, to have assaulted and beaten an unidentified individual who was later confirmed to be a Nigerian.

Presidency Slams Sanusi ''Stop Misinforming The Public.....

Read the statement below

Michael Schumacher -69th Day In Coma And Still No Movement.

Speculation continues over the health of the Formula 1 star as he prepares to enters his tenth week in an induced coma after he sustained a brain injury while skiing.

One senior German journalist said: "He is in terrible shape but until the family issue a statement we cannot write about it. "The family have, we are told, been informed that only a miracle can bring him back now."

Countries Having The Least Sex .....

Sex is, unarguably, one of human beings’ most natural acts. We do it for pleasure and procreation, but depending on upbringing, background, experience, religious beliefs and societal pressures opinions on sex and sexual practices vary hugely. And then of course, each individual has preferences all his or her own.

Below is a list of the top ten countries that have sex the least frequently, according to Durex’s international sexual survey while polled around 26,000 people over 26 countries. So, if getting lucky between the sheets is important to you and you’re thinking of relocating to a different country or traveling around the world, keep these numbers in mind. These percentages represent the number of citizens who report having sex on a weekly basis.

Lekki Big Boy Arrested For Assault By Well Connected Runs Babe.

What you are about to read happened last week Thursday in Lekki phase1 and the case is still at the police station in Maroko. The lady that was assaulted has connections and wants to press charges against the lover boy who assaulted her.

Read what happened…..

Nigeria's Female Minister In N3.1bn Private Jet Scandal

In what is seen as a reprisal attack, fresh allegations are flying over mounting profligacy by another female minister in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan. One of the remaining two super-female ministers is being alleged to be wasting billions from public purse to maintain a private aircraft.

Pastor In Court For Cutting Off two-year-old Girl's Fingers

The Sabo Police Station on Tuesday arraigned a 49-year-old pastor, Moyo Martins, before a Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly cutting off the fingers of a two-year-old child, Saidat Faleye.

The incident happened on Olumo Street, Iwaya Onike, Yaba, Lagos State. It was learnt that the mother of the victim, Mrs. Bola Faleye, had left her in the care of Martins on Thursday, when she wanted to take her bath.

‘Avoid being raped by your boyfriends’

The Nigeria Police on Tuesday raised the alarm over the increasing reported cases of rape and warned ladies against falling prey to the gimmicks of their male companions.

The police said they had uncovered the tactics prospective rapists use to snare their victims. They added that the criminal act was one of the fastest growing crimes globally, hence the need to educate Nigerians on the menace, with a view to making them stay out of trouble.

Soldiers attack B’Haram camp, seize 700 vehicles

The Special Forces involved in the ongoing campaign against the Boko Haram insurgents have recorded what security sources have described as one the greatest breakthroughs in the campaign against terrorists in the North-East.

Investigations on Tuesday revealed that the Special Forces, comprising ground troops and the Air Force fighters, had demobilized one of the strongest fortresses of the Boko Haram sect.

Lagos police arrest notorious cult leader

A leader of a notorious cult group at Somolu known as the EFCC boys, Adebayo, aka Ogbor, has been arrested by the police.

Ogbor was reportedly arrested by policemen attached to the Alade Police Division around 6pm at a joint close to Abiodun Bus Stop. He was said to be drinking at the time with other hoodlums. Ogbor was alleged to have actively participated in the release of a suspect known as Friday from the police custody about a week ago.