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Herdsmen disguised as military attacked Passakori, Mile One, Ungwan Misisi and Tudun Wada of Kaninkon chiefdom in Jema’a local government in Kaduna – The attacks was said to have occurred on the night of Thursday, October 27 and seven people were killed, including a traditional ruler.Fulani herdsmen dressed like military kill seven people, Fulani herdsmen who were disguised as Army officers late on Thursday, October 28 killed about 7 people in different communities in Kaduna state. Leadership reports that the herdsmen, wearing military fatigues, carried out the attacks in Passakori, Mile One, Ungwan Misisi and Tudun Wada of Kaninkon chiefdom in Jema’a local government, killing an 85-year-old traditional ruler and six others. “On this day, 27th October, 2016 a group of men in army uniforms came to Ungwar Misisi Village and called the Village Head, Mr. John Zogo and the elders of the village for what they claimed to be security briefing on the situation in the area. “As soon as the soldi

Kenyan maid kills her boss' 3 children in revenge  The maid was said to have strangled and killed her employer’s three children by hanging them on the ceiling and attacking them with a cleaver in their sleep. She then killed herself after murdering the children. The 25-year-old Kenyan maid was said to have attacked the children, two girls and a boy aged 15, 14 and 10, because they and their mother had made threats against her own life.

American gospel singer, Kirk Franklin‘s beautiful daughter, Carrington married her college sweetheart, Maxx Nakwaasah on Saturday, October 1. Kirk-Franklin-and-the-bride-Carrington In a message on his IG page, the Smile singer shared a very beautiful and honest letter to Carrington, where he expressed the difficulty of letting go. In his words, “She’s getting married today…..and I’ve spent an hour and a half rewriting this. Crying, smiling, and preparing to let go, ….of my little girl. I will walk her down the isle, then I will officiate the wedding. Why? Because I’m selfish, for my little girl. And she asked her daddy to! How could I say no?! I pray I don’t make a fool of myself and cry more than I speak. The-singer-was-also-the-officiating-at-the-ceremony God, it’s so hard to release her. If I could I would keep her a little girl, FOREVER. Selfish, I know. But at this moment, I want to be. I want to go go- kart riding, jet skiing, middle school basketball games, m

These are challenging times for the Nigerian education sector 11 million children are out of school across the country This was disclosed by Professor Abba Abubakar Haladu The executive director of the National Agency for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, Professor Abba Abubakar Haladu has revealed that 11 million Nigerian children are out of school across the country.  Professor Haladu made the disclosure during a visit to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu at the Government House, Umuahia, Abia state. He also decried Nigeria’s dismal mass literacy record, even as he commended Governor Ikpeazu for his efforts towards curbing illiteracy in Abia state. According to The Guardian, he urged the governor to equip the state’s mass literacy agency for optimal performance. Professor Haladu also congratulated the state for topping the table in the West African School Certificate (WASCE) examinations in the last two years. He lauded graduands of the state-owned univers

 Public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa have yet to resume for the 2016/2017 session – This because of the failure of the state government to settle teachers seven months salary arrears .  The teachers embarked on a strike at the end of the 2015/2016 long vacation A report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicates that public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa are yet to resume for the 2016/2017 session due to the state government’s refusal to pay teachers salaries for seven months. Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson is struggling to meet his financial obligations Teachers in the state embarked on a strike at the end of the 2015/2016 long vacation which ended in the first week of September leaving children at home since then. In a statement distributed to journalists today, October 3, the Bayelsa chapter of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has  advised teachers to stay at home till their demands were met. The union said the industrial ac

Governor of Adamawa state Jibrilla Bindow has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari deserved commendation for his directives that helped to achieve great success against the deadly Boko Haram sect, NAN reports. According to the governor, Nigerians indebted to President Muhammadu Buhari for his fast action in addressing the security challenges posed by terrorists. Bindow was speaking during his visit to Gombe state on the 20th anniversary of the creation of the state. He stated that the threat to lives and property had been considerably reduced. “Our President deserves commendation for his military exploits in fighting the insurgents. “Now, we can sleep both eyes closed and move around freely,” Governor Bindow told reporters. Mr. Bindow also praised Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe for taking the state to greater height within a brief period of time of his tenure. He added: “No doubt Dankwambo has achieved a lot; Gombe state has been transformed to a modern city

Osinbajo says the role of Christians as spiritual people was not to grumble. Osinbajo says the role of Christians as spiritual people was not to grumble. Yemi Osinbajo says he never lobbied anybody before he became the vice president of Nigeria. Osinbajo speaking at a service of the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos on Sunday, October 2, attributed he becoming the vice president of Nigeria to God’s intervention The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the vice president also said Nigeria has gone forward as it turned 56 years and would continue to move forward. Speaking on the backdrop of challenges facing the nation, the vice president likened the situation the country is presently in to biblical times when the nation of Israel were coming out of Egypt. Osinbajo recalled that while he was praying recently, the Lord reminded him of something he asked him to do on the eve of the 2015 presidential election. He said that God asked

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, has pronounced Monday, October3, as the main day of Muharram, 1438 AH. The announcement is contained in an announcement issued for his sake in Sokoto on Sunday by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto It said:"The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs,in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee, did not get any reports from different moon locating boards the nation over affirming the locating of the new moon of Muharram, 1438 AH on Saturday, which was the 29th day of Zulhijja, 1437 AH "' The Sultan and President-General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria( NSCIA), has acknowledged the reports and appropriately proclaimed Monday,3rd October,2016, as the principal day of Muharram,1438 AH " The sultan wishes all Muslims, a glad new year. May Allah ( SWT), acknowledge our religious deeds. In a related improv

Senator Dino Melaye  has advised President Buhari to give presidential pardon and amnesty to treasury looters. Dino gave the advise in a statement he released yesterday Sunday September In the statement Dino proferred that looters should be given six months to return public funds or face the full wrath of the "Though an unrepentant advocate for integrity and forthrightness especially from public office holders, l however sincerely want to recommend that Mr. President grant Presidential Amnesty/Pardon to all those who looted our treasury provided they return all proceeds of their loot to the government within six (6) months of the declaration of the Amnesty.  This, I believe will encourage the voluntary return of the looted funds, empower the government financially to immediately commence the implementation of projects and programmes that will stimulate the economy and raise the peoples' standard of living, and save the judiciary and other law enforcement agencies the a

Chelsea and Super Eagles of Nigeria player John Mikel Obi has denied rumours making the rounds that he is injured, insisting he's fully fit and ready to help the Super Eagles start their World Cup 2018 qualifying campaign on a good start.  The crunch clash will take place at the Levy Nwanawasa Stadium against the Chipolopolo of Zambia and Nigeria will be hoping to start the qualifying campaign with a win “I don’t know where the story about my being injured came from. I have no injury. Mikel told the team’s Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor ''All the other players and myself are fit and ready and we are determined to start the World Cup race on a winning note,” Nigeria will face Zambia on Sunday 9th October 2016

Ace comedian Gandoki On Saturday 1st of October put Nigeria on the world map by becoming the first Comedian to perform non-stop comedy for 42 hours and 10 mins, he thus set a new world record for the Longest Stand-up comedy performance by an individual. The feat which started on  Thursday 29th of October  at the exclusive mansions hotel, climaxed at about  12:34 pm  on Independence day, when he beat the previous record. Many industry mates turned up, the likes of Ali Baba, Ogus baba, ushbebe, koffi, bovi, shakara, mc abbey, fyne monkey, baba kay, paparazzi, etc. to show love and support to one of their own as he shattered the previous world record. The audience were awed by Gandoki's performance as he turned out churns of creative jokes which left the crowd reeling with laughter.   Gandoki said he used this performance to showcase to the world that Nigeria was indeed the most creative and happiest place in the world, with unmatched talent. The performance was stre

Real Naija Ladies of Dallas is a spanking new reality show that centers around Naija Ladies living and making their mark in the United States. It is the first ever reality show featuring Nigerians in the United States. This is the first of its kind ever to hit television screens around the world. The show is set to correct the myth about Nigerians who live in America. You think you know how they survive? You have no idea! See the truth through the eyes of those who actually live it. This is a show you don’t want to miss. Unscripted, Unbiased and Unapologetic, these five ladies give all others a run for their money with their boss personas and deep wallets. These Naija ladies will sicken you with designer purses, Louboutins and no nonsense attitudes. They exude love, confidence, vulnerability and hustle. They bulldoze anything in their path to get to the mark.Surely a breath of fresh air but don’t take our word for it. See the show and be the judge. See the imag

Over 50 tankers at the Ekpan Tankers Park near Warri Refinery, Delta State were burnt in a fire incident that occurred in the early hours of today. Continue to see more photos from the incident.

He made this new allegations in his independence message to Nigerians which he shared on his Facebook wall today 'I will celebrate the 56th independence of Nigeria by further exposing systemic corruption using running cost/allowances of the House of Representatives. The amount (about 10 million naira) received monthly at present by members is the least since the regime of this fraud called running cost started. At various time in the past Hon Members have received between about 10 to 20 million naira averagely per month and often pocket the money. Iam found of telling my colleagues in the House that only international footballers like Mikel Obi are known to legally earn such colossal amount monthly. A dirty means was devised to receive part of the four-year cumulative of such money up front. So a member can take up to 200 to 400 million naira at once. No body is saying money should not be allocated to run activities of members. The problem is that the money is div