Curfew imposed as gunmen kill 7, burn police station in Yobe

YOBE State governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Geidam has declared a curfew from 6pm to 7am following an attack at Tarmuwa local government where four policemen and three civilians were killed yesterday, while two others believed to be policemen sustained gunshot injuries, when some gunmen, suspected to be members of Boko Haram, laid ambush to the Tarmuwa Divisional Police Headquarters in the local government area.

Agbaso seeks to withdraw suit against Imo Assembly, 3 others

An Owerri High Court has reserved June 4 for ruling on an application for withdrawal of a suit, by a former Deputy Governor of Imo, Jude Agbaso.

Bloodbath Averted As Army, Policemen Clash In Ibadan!

Hell was let loose on Thursday afternoon in Ibadan as the Mokola axis at the centre of the ancient city was thrown into confusion as a result of a clash between men of the Nigerian Police Force and those of the Nigeria Army.

Former Deputy Governor Of Anambra State Killed By Kidnappers

The former Deputy Governor of Anambra State Dr. Chudi Nwike, who was kidnapped on March 19, has been killed by his kidnappers who had demanded N30 million ransom which they collected a negotiated amount.

Nigeria, Poland establish bi-national commission

AS part of the efforts to boost economic and social relations, Nigeria and Poland have concluded arrangements to set a bi-national commission between the two countries.

Commissioners pass vote of no confidence on Minister of State for Finance

State Commissioners of Finance have expressed their anger and disappointed over the continuous negligence and attitude of the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Yerima Ngama as he has continuously exhibited the attitude of un-seriousness on his primary duty.

Gunmen kill foreign national in Lagos

There was confusion around the popular Daleko Market in Lagos State, on Thursday afternoon, as gunmen alleged to be policemen, shot a yet-to-be identified foreign national to death
Seven people have since been arrested in connection with the incident, which caused panic among traders as well as bank workers around the market

American Man Killed Wife Over HIV Fear

A man charged with fatally stabbing his wife and adult son in their suburban Phoenix home told investigators he carried out the killings out of a fear he had given his wife HIV from prostitutes he used to frequent and out of concern about what would become of his jobless son.

Christopher Crist's Dentist Pulls ALL HIS TEETH Without Permission (PHOTO)

Christopher Crist claims that he went into a dentist office to get a few painful teeth pulled. When he walked out, he had none.

‘Playboy’ Bunny House for Sale for $11 Million

"omg! Insider" has confirmed with a Playboy source that the Bunny house is for sale. According to reports, the listing price is a whopping $11 million -- and no, the house doesn't come with all the pretty girls.

Forex Trading Signals 11th April 2012 (Pre-EU Market Open)

EUR/USD INTRADAY: THE DOWNSIDE PREVAILS.
Pivot: 1.309
Most Likely Scenario: Short positions below 1.309 with targets @ 1.303 & 1.2995 in extension.
Alternative scenario: Above 1.309 look for further upside with 1.312 & 1.316 as targets.
Comment: the pair has validated a rising wedge and is posting a pull back on its new resistance ahead of further weakness.

New iPad 5 leaked photos show thinner bezel

New photos of what could be the new iPad emerged Wednesday, suggesting Apple is ramping up production on the next generation tablet.

Wash. State Suing Christian Florist After She Refuses to Provide Flowers for Gay Wedding

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against a business that refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding. Arlene's Flowers & Gifts, located in Richland, is the focus of the legal drama, after its owner cited Christian views and apologized for an apparent inability to offer up flowers for the nuptials.

13 year old Boy, commits suicide for being ordered to read his books

The Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of a 13- year old boy who allegedly committed suicide when asked to go and read his books. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), police spokesperson, DSP Olabisi Clet-Ilobanafor, said that the boy (name withheld), hung himself on March 31 at about 6.15 p.m.

Lagos provides maps for flood management

Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it had provided maps showing the topography of lands in the state to all the chairmen of 57 local governments and local council development areas in the state. The action is to enable the council authorities to have an idea of likely areas that could be flooded and prepare an emergency action plan.

China Pulls ‘Django Unchained’ Screenings

EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures wants to know why Quentin Tarantino‘s Django Unchained was pulled from movie theaters on the first day of its Thursday release in China. The studio which is releasing the blockbuster film internationally was caught by surprise, prompting studio spokesman Steve Elzer to tell me tonight: “We regret that Django Unchained has been removed from theaters and are working with the Chinese authorities to determine whether the film can be rescheduled.”

Fulani Attack: 27 Killed, Commuters Stranded On Makurdi-Abuja Expressway

The Pandemonium that broke out, yesterday, on Makurdi-Lafia-Abuja expressway when Tiv farmers in Guma and Makurdi Local Government Areas barricaded the road to protest what they described as ‘unwarranted killing of farmers’ by suspected Fulani herdsmen claimed 27 lives.

ASUU President Decries SSS’ Harassment

The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Dr. Nasiru Isa Fage has decried continuous harassment of a senior member of the Union in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Professor Haruna Abdu Kaita by personnels of the State Security Service.

TRAGIC: A 7-year-old’s Ordeal In The Hands Of Rapists

There is no let-up yet in the incidences of sexual defilement in Nigeria. Seven-Year-old Chideira Jaja was a recent victim of sexual defilement. The men who allegedly violated her were aged 43, 21and 19.

NAFDAC Seizes N3m Drugs From Hawkers In Abuja

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has carried out a surprise raid at the popular Karmo market in Abuja, seizing drugs valued at about N3 million from hawkers illegally selling drugs ranging from analgesics, anti-biotics and aphrodisiacs to the general public.