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NAIJ.com Digest: 6 big stories that broke today

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After what has been a very busy day (news wise), the NAIJ.com team has gathered the most important news that hit the headlines this Tuesday, February 28. Below are the top stories you might have missed. 1. PDP crisis worsens as presidency raises alarm over plot to divide Buhari, Osinbajo As the PDP struggles to put its house in order, the presidency has accused the opposition of trying to cause division between President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice Yemi Osinbajo. 2. Soludo, Utomi six others visit Nnamdi Kanu in prison The leader of the indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu played host to some prominent Nigerians on Tuesday, February 28. 3. A Nigerian living in S/Africa reveals the truth about Xenophobic attacks File photo of xenophobic attack NAIJ.com got in touch with a Nigerian who has stayed in South Africa for many years in a bid to know the real situation of things. The conversation shed light on the issue and it is hoped that Nigerians will have a better clue o

Graphic: Young girl beheaded by suspected ritualists in Imo state

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The headless body of an unidentified young woman believed to be in her early 20s, was found along the Amanwaozuzu-Ogwa road, Obesity local government area of Imo State on Saturday morning. The unedited photo after the cut.. Source: IfeanyiCY Njoku

EFCC discovers another set of vehicles from ex-customs boss

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Just about six days after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered 17 exotic cars from a warehouse reportedly owned by Abdullahi Dikko Inde, former comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), another set of vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles, have been reportedly seized from him. Some of the exotic cars earlier seized from the ex-customs boss The Nation reports that the second recovery was made between Monday, February 27 and Tuesday, February 28 in another warehouse allegedly belonging to the former customs boss. The fresh items include a 2013 model 32-seater Nissan bus, 42 cargo tricycles, one tipper truck, 16 motorcycles, over 500 rug carpets and two fire-proof safes. READ ALSO: Buhari dragged to court over appointment of Ali as Customs boss The report quoted the zonal head of EFCC in Kaduna, Bappa Ibrahim, as saying that the EFCC swung into action following a tip-off.

2017 Lent begins today!

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The Lent fast is a Christian tradition and the 2017 season kick off today March 1, 2017 with Ash Wednesday. It will last for 40 days until Easter. The Lent period reflects when Jesus fasted and suffered in the desert for 40 days and 40 nights, before he started his ministry. According to the Bible, he was tempted by Satan during this time, but each time he managed to refuse his temptations. Happy Lent!

Wicked Soul!! 11 Months Old Baby Ráped By Her Uncle, As She Bleed’S Endlessly (See Photo)

How on earth can someone be so wicked to the fact that he would rape an 11 months old baby……oh my GOD……some people are just so heartless i swear. Mothers keep ur baby away from So called Uncles, kindly share this and save babies.

Photo: 2Face Idibia donates N3.5million to IDPs

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 Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, on Monday, February 27th, presented a cheque of N3.5million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Lagos Speaking at the presentation, the musician said that he was particularly touched when he visited camps of the Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) in the North-East. He called on other well-meaning Nigerians to come all out and support the International organisation in its effort at protecting the millions of Nigerians in the various camps. "The conditions I met the internally displaced persons, when I visited their various camps were terrible. They were really terrible," he said.  "The 2Face Foundation has, therefore, decided to enter into partnership with the UNHCR to see how we can help put smiles on the faces of these persons. My foundation is today presenting this cheque to the UNHCR to support it in its operations of alleviating the sufferings of these IDPs," he added.

DSS Arrests Former Benue Governor, Recovers Guns And Keys To 45 Cars

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The Department of State Service, who obtained a search warrant to search Dunes Investment and Global Properties Ltd, located at No 44 Aguiyi Ironsi Way, Maitama-Abuja, on the 24th of February, has recovered some properties allegedly owned by former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam. Some of the properties include; guns, 21 Certificates of Occupancy and keys of 45 exotic cars. Here’s the official statement from the security agency: On 24th February, 2017, the DSS executed a search warrant, at the property of Dunes Investment and Global Properties Ltd, located at No 44 Aguiyi Ironsi Way, Maitama-Abuja. The operation was informed by intelligence that some incriminating items were stashed in the boots of cars parked at the property, particularly a Mercedes Benz S550 and Masarati 4.7. 2. Consequently, on 25th February, 2017, in the presence of 2 private security officers employed by Dunes, the cars were searched and the following items were recovered: Weapons: (i) Glock pistol with 2maga

iberian Teacher Kills Man For Dating His Student (Graphic Photos)

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Prince Wolubah, a 7th grade teacher in KONIA Garbo school, Konia Town area of Liberia, shocked everyone this morning as he killed the boyfriend of one of his students. Though the reason for this wasn’t given, but according to Emmanuel who shared the story on Facebook, the deceased was the breadwinner of his family.

Man Begs For Prison Sentence After Killing His Ex-Wife’s Husband

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After killing his ex-wife’s husband, Ashimiyu Ademola last week, 43-year-old man, Adebisi Akinrinmola, at Ajebo village, Ijebu-Igbo area of Ogun State, has begged that he should not be sentenced to death, saying the devil made him do it. Akinrinmola, a cocoa farmer, who hails from Ode-Oka in Ondo State, told journalists that he was married to his former wife for nine years, but that the union produced no child, explaining that he killed her husband “because he chased me with cutlass when we were quarrelling and I have to defend myself.”  His words: “When we were quarrelling, he squeezed my cloth at my neck and I managed to escape from him. He now started chasing me with a cutlass. I ran inside my house, took a gun and shot him. It is the work of the devil. “The government should have mercy on me by not sentencing me to death, but send me to jail.”

Suspected Car Battery Thief Burnt To Death In Cross Rivers [Graphic Photos]

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In another act of jungle justice, a mob this morning burnt to death a suspected car battery thief at Yellow Duke street in Calabar, Cross Rivers state. According to Facebook user, Ifere Paul, the young man had gone out to steal batteries from parked cars when he was caught. See the very graphic photos below:

105 Passengers Escape Death As Aircraft Tyre Burst At Lagos Airport

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A Boeing 737 aircraft belonging to Air Peace on Monday suffered a burst tyre while preparing for take-off at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The incident occurred at about 11am forcing the pilot to abort the flight. The aircraft was to convey 105 passengers from Lagos to Abuja. The airline’s spokesman, Mr Christian Iwarah who confirmed the incident, said no serious damage was done to the aircraft and no passenger was injured. He said: “The incident happened around 11am as the aircraft was about to take off. The pilot immediately turned around and the passengers were disembarked. “Another aircraft was provided for them and I can confirm to you that they arrived in Abuja safely a few hours ago.” Reacting to the incident, the General Manager, Public Relations, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Mr Sam Adurogboye, said he was yet to confirm if the incident had been filed with the regulatory authority. He, however, noted that the pilot acted according to the Standards and Recommended P

Ex-PHCN Worker Threatens To Commit Suicide For This Shocking Reason

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Mr Tairu Quadri, whose two arms were amputated after an explosion during an official assignment as a former staff member of the defunct PHCN on Monday threatened to commit suicide over neglect and unpaid compensation. Quadri, who is married with two children, said in Lagos that since the incident occurred in 2008, he had been living a hopeless life. He appealed to the Ikeja Electric (IE) to urgently come to his assistance in procuring and maintaining his prosthesis, permanent accommodation and compensation for the damage. Quadri recounting the incident that led to the amputation of his two arms said that he joined the defunct PHCN as a casual worker in 2001. Quadri from Odo-Ayan, Omojoda Town, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State told NAN that he was studying Electrical Engineering at the OlabisiOnabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun when the sad incident occurred. “ I was employed by the defunct National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) as a casual worker in 2001. “I was posted to the f

Why I Enjoyed Raping Married Women, Underage Children – Robbery Suspect

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An undergraduate of the University of Benin, identified as Christopher Ohiememe, has confessed how he loves raping married women and children as a way of fortifying his spiritual powers. Ohiememe, a-21-year old armed robbery suspect said he derives sexual satisfaction from raping married women and female children as it gives him spiritual strength. The Edo State-born student was arrested alongside three other suspects by a team of operatives of the Lagos State Anti-Robbery Squad led by CSP Umar Paiko in Lagos recently. The suspect said he was told raping married and underage women will give him strength to commit all sorts of criminal act while joining a secret cult. The suspect also revealed that he was initiated into the secret cult by his late father at a tender age when he was in secondary school so that he will not be intimidated by his friends. Ohiememe said though his father introduced him and trained him to be a hardened criminal, he however, did not spare his family members, i

Serious Commotion As Dangote Truck Rams Into Two Cars In Magodo Area Of Lagos Killing One (Photos)

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Many lives were put at risk after a Dangote truck carrying cement lost control and rammed into two cars killing one person in Magodo area of Lagos state. It is believed the car suffered brake failure resulting in the tragedy. Cars were damaged in the accident and many people were also injured. Officials were seen trying to restore order as the cars involved were removed from the scene.

Deadly Boko Haram Suicide Bomber Who Disguised As A Girl Shot Dead In Borno (Graphic Photos)

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A deadly Boko Haram male suicide bomber who disguised as a woman by plaiting his hair has been shot dead by security operatives in Borno State today. According to Muazu Alhaji Misiya who is a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Borno State, the suicide bomber did it in an attempt to deceive the general public so as to unleash mayhem.

Touch And Die! See What Oyo Residents Tied To Their Electricity Pole To Scare Off PHCN Officials (Photo)

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According to a photo posted on the Twitter page of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), some residents of a local community in Oyo State, tied tortoise to an electric pole to scare officials of the electricity company away. The controversial photo which emerged online few hours ago, has since gone viral, and is being trailed with mixed reactions and wild criticisms.

Evil World: Woman Pours Acid On Her Daughter-In-Law And Locks Her Inside Room For Two Weeks To Rot (Photo)

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A heartless mother-in-law has left many people in serious shock after what she did to her son’s wife. The mother-in-law identified as Margaret Masai threw acid at the son’s daughter, 20-year-old Reginalda from Soysambus sub-location in Ndalu Bungoma County area of Kenya and locked her in the room for 2 weeks to rot to death. The victim was also tied to a pole inside the room for two weeks to rot for her not to escape death, edaily reveals. Soysambu sub-location administrator Geoffrey Okumu, who confirmed the incident, the victim was attacked shortly after giving birth. The suspect, however denied the allegations. The Chief doctor at Friends Lugulu Mission Hospital, Oliver Mamadi said he received the woman last Wednesday, February 22, with both her legs and fingers in a state of decay. The acid had liquefied parts of her limbs so they were consequently amputated. Police officers at the Kapchonge police are investigating the acid attack, with Reginalda’s husband and mother-in-law being t

Young Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Texting A Boko Haram Joke (Photo)

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In a very shocking story published by Amnesty International, a young man, Ivo Fomusoh, has been tried, convicted and sent to 10 years imprisonment for ‘texting a joke.’ Ivo’s brother, Fomusoh Eric, tells his story: Two years ago, my brother Fomusoh Ivo Feh was a young man just about to start university. He knew how hard it was to find a job in our country Cameroon without a degree. But a tough job market wasn’t the only struggle facing our country. The armed group Boko Haram was also carrying out attacks in Cameroon, causing the government to enact a fierce crackdown on alleged sympathizers. In a very shocking story published by Amnesty International, a young man, Ivo Fomusoh, has been tried, convicted and sent to 10 years imprisonment for ‘texting a joke.’ Ivo’s brother, Fomusoh Eric, tells his story: Two years ago, my brother Fomusoh Ivo Feh was a young man just about to start university. He knew how hard it was to find a job in our country Cameroon without a degree. But a tough job

BREAKING: Gunmen kill one, abduct two foreign nationals

Sahara Reporters is reporting that at least one person has been killed and two others abducted by unknown gunmen in the northern part of Nigeria. According to the report, the attack occurred on the Kaduna-Abuja Road on Wednesday, February 22. A local hunter was killed and two German nationals were abducted by the gunmen.

It’s A Lie No Soldier Was Kidnapped In Lagos – Army

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The Nigerian Army has denied the widely circulated news that dare-devil kidnappers abducted a lieutenant in the Nigerian Army in Abule Ado area of FESTAC town, Lagos state in the evening of Monday, February 20. The Nigerian Army says a soldier widely reported to have been kidnapped in Lagos only got missing in action (MIA) during an ambush. Lt.-Col. Olaolu Daudu, spokesman of the 81 Division, made the clarification in a statement in Lagos.a Daudu said: “The officer got missing in action when troops came under heavy ambush during routine patrol of Lagos creeks. “I will like to state that no officer was kidnapped. “However, while on routine patrol of the creeks around Abule-Ado, Festac Town area in Lagos, troops came under heavy gunfire in an ambush. “They were able to fight their way out of the ambush during which the said officer got missing-in-action (MIA). “Efforts are ongoing in search of the missing personnel. “Troops remain resilient and focused in search of their MIA colleague.’’

UPDATE: Buhari gave allegedly "Corrupt Judge" N500k during his certificate scandal - Witness

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A witness in the corruption trial of Justice Adeniyi Ademola has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari gave the embattled judge N500,000 while his certificate controversy was pending before Mr Ademola. Some persons had filed a suit challenging Mr. Buhari’s candidacy prior to the 2015 elections, alleging the president had no secondary school certificate as required by law. BREAKING: Buhari gave "Corrupt judge" N500000 during his certificate scandal - Witness speaks READ ALSO: Buhari’s health sparks fresh debate on leadership in Nigeria Ademola is being prosecuted by the Nigerian government for alleged corruption. He has denied the charges and requested accelerated hearing at the trial in Abuja‎. The Federal Judge is being prosecuted alongside his wife, Olubowale, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joe Agi. Premium Times reports that an operative of the SSS, Babatunde Adepoju, who led investigations into the allegations, confirmed on Tuesday that he had been told, during int

See How Task Force Officials Batter LASU Student And Disfigured Her Face For Videoing Operation

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A 500-level part-time Business Administration student of the Lagos State University is battling with a broken arm and injuries allegedly inflicted on her face by operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit. The student, 28-year-old Sewuese Matthew, was reportedly battered for using her foster sister’s mobile phone to video the operation of the officials on Durosimi-Etti Drive, in the Lekki Phase 1 area of the state. The foster sister, Lilian Ifemeludike, told Punch Metro that she was also assaulted by the task force men. It was learnt that Ifemeludike and Matthew had gone to repair a punctured tyre at a vulcaniser’s stand on the estate when a team of enforcement agents stormed the area, seizing the machine for allegedly causing environmental nuisance. A Punch correspondent gathered that the vulcaniser begged the officials, while Ifemeludike also urged the officials to allow him to repair the tyre. Matthew, in a chat with Punch Metro

5-Year-Old Girl Brutally Attacked By One Of Landlord’s 15 Dogs In Lagos (Graphic Photo)

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A 5-year-old girl is in unbearable pain and hardship, after she was attacked by one of her carefree landlord’s 15 dogs. The incident reportedly happened in Eruwen Ikorodu, Lagos, by 5:10 pm yesterday. Before now, tenants of the compound have made several complaints to the Landlord about his 15 dogs, but he never took any into consideration and allegedly left the dogs mismanaged, underfed and caged for a long time, only for one to break out. Here’s what Taiwo Craig wrote about the incident: The cruelty of a nonchalant landlord led to the disastrous injury to a 5 year old girl. In so much pain and hardship for that her young age, it is hard to see all the pain she is going through as a waste because the landlord excessive buying of dogs. He has over 15 dogs in his house which have being mismanaged, underfed and caged for a very long time. Only for one of the dog to bust out and attack a young 5 years innocent girl, with so much scar that will live with the girl forever. The power of land

25-Year-Old Mechanic Found Dead In Calabar Waste Bin

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A 25-year-old mechanic, identified as Okon, has been killed and his lifeless body dumped in a waste bin on White House Street, by Chamley in Calabar South. Vanguard gathered that Okon, who resides at 25, Webber Street, also in Calabar South, was dumped in the waste bin in the early hours of yesterday, with blood still gushing out from the back of his head and hand. An eyewitness, Mrs. Ogechi Ogbuji, who sells bean cake (Akara) near the scene of the incident, said when she came out for business early yesterday, she discovered that there was a body in the waste bin at the junction. She said: “When my husband and I came out this morning (yesterday) at about 6a.m., we discovered a body dumped in the waste, just metres away from where I fry Akara. Because the bin was filled, the body was dumped near the waste container.” A shop owner at White House, by Chamley, identified as Friday, told Vanguard that the body must have been dumped in the early hours of yesterday, because he closed late the

Sean Kingston beaten up by rap group Migos over Soulja Boy

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Singer Sean Kingston was allegedly beaten up on Tuesday afternoon by hip hop group, Migos. According to TMZ, Sean got into an argument with 3 members of Migos over Soulja boy and they badly beat him up. Read TMZ report after the cut... Sean Kingston was beaten up badly Tuesday and people on scene say Migos was the culprit ... but the story is bizarre and the group is not wanted by cops, at least not yet. Law enforcement sources tell us it went down late afternoon at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Vegas. We're told Kingston and the guys from Migos got into it over an argument involving Soulja Boy and the 3 members of Migos beat Sean badly, allegedly kicking him and stomping on his head. Law enforcement tells us someone from Sean's camp pulled out a gun and fired once, but didn't hit anyone. That person was detained by security and turned over to the Vegas PD. By the time cops arrived both Sean and Migos had left. A short time later Sean was pulled over for a traf

My Wife Is A Prostitute, I Have Caught Her Severally With Different Men – Lagos Man Cries Out

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A man has cried out before a court of law to end his marriage after allegedly catching his wife numerous times cheating with other men. An Ikorodu Customary Court in Lagos State on Tuesday reconciled a 19-year-old marriage between a traditional doctor and his beautician wife, which was on the verge of collapse. The marriage almost collapsed when the 57-year-old petitioner, Ameen Oluwa, approached the court seeking its dissolution, over wife’s alleged infidelity. Oluwa, who resides at Ewu Oloye, in the Eruwen Area in Ikorodu, also alleged that his wife was maltreating him and was also disrespectful. He said, “My wife is a prostitute. I have caught her on several occasions, with different men. She does not take care of me and our children. She is also not amenable to correction.” However, the Court president, Mrs Omolara Abiola and other members successfully reconciled the couple after several counselling sessions and family interventions. During reconciliation, Abiola ordered the 37- ye

Powerful Pastor “Mike Winning” Places Curse On The Sponsors Of Big Brother Naija

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Mike Winning, Founder/President at “Dominion Glory Assembly” has expressed his concern as regards the Trending TV show “Big Brother Naija”. He took his anger to another level by placing curse on the sponsors of Big Brother Naija. As a pastor I guess he should not judge, On the other hand, Big Brother Naija has successfully corrupted some youths that’s seeing the show. It’s not encouraging good thing at all. I rest my case here. The cleric has placed a curse on them, Read below:- I curse with anger, anyone sponsoring Big brother Nigeria, If they attempt sponsoring it Next Year, May their Resources Dry Up. What do you think Nigerians?

171 Libyan Returnees Arrive In Lagos Airport (See Details)

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ONE hundred and seventy-one Nigerian returnees from Libya yesterday arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, recounting their ordeal.. The returnees were received by Special Adviser to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs Mrs. Abike Dabiri- Erewa, who cautioned Nigerians to desist from dangerous search for greener in Libya. She said yesterday’s number of 171 brings to over 1,000 returnees, who have been brought home from Libya in the last two years. The returnees were 112 women, 49 men and five infants. They were flown in aboard an Airbus 320 belonging to Nouvelair with registration number TS – INB that landed about 4.13p.m. The returnees were also received by officials of International Organisation of Migration (IOM), Nigerian Immigration Service, Police, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other security agencies. Speaking in an interview with reporters at the Hajj Camp axis of the Lagos Airport, Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa admonished the returnees not

Tragedy Struck As Landlord’s Dog Attacks 5-Year-Old Girl In Ikorodu, Lagos… Bites Her Badly [Graphics Photo]

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People need to be careful with dogs, especially those ones that show signs of dangerous attack, as it stands now this little girl will grow into a lady/woman with these scars or even worse. The unfortunate incident and photo as shared online… The cruelty of a nonchalant landlord led to disastrous injury to a 5 year old girl. In so much pain and hardship for her young age, it is hard to see all the pain she is going through, all because of the landlord’s penchant for buying dogs. He has over 15 dogs in his house which have being mismanaged, underfed and caged for a very long time. Only for one of the dog to bust out and attack a young 5 years innocent girl, with so much scar that will live with the girl forever. The power of landlord makes him feel like he has overall right without taking his tenants into consideration. This man has over 15 dogs in his house even when complains have been made repeatedly by the tenants with no justifiable reasons given by him. The pain this child is curr

TOO BAD!!! How Four Nigerian Soldiers Allegedly Beat Man To Pulp (See Photos)

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One Nigerian man referred to as Apst Morris has revealed that a soldier beat up his friend, a car dealer for not being able to sell his car. While informing Nigerians of the act, he wrote; “See what Nigerian soldier did to one of my friends in umuahia Abia state. This guy is a guy dealer. A man brought him a car to sell, this guy repaired the car with his money, sampled the car for buyers to come but could not sale it, after weeks he kindly returned the car to the owner ,the owner accused him of messing up the car when there is nothing like that. This man brought 4 Nigeria soldiers to turn this guy to a half dead man.Is Nigeria soldiers made to protect or kill? What a shame.share this let the whole World see it. Federal Government should call military to order”

FUTO- Police Arrest 15 Students Over Violent Protests (See Details)

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No fewer than 15 students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), in Imo, were arrested following violent protests in the institution on Friday, last week. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Mr Andrew Enwerem, who confirmed the arrest in Owerri on Monday, said that the students were arrested for vandalism and looting of the university property. Enwerem said that the students would be charged to court when investigations into the incident had been concluded. He dismissed claims by the students that the protest turned violent when policemen allegedly fired teargas at them. He said the police intervened at the instance of the school management when the protest degenerated into violence. The students embarked on the protest over alleged increase in their school fees. The university facilities were damaged by the protesting students who also made away with some valuables. One of them, Chinedu Nwakuche, alleged that the university increased fees for firs

See Gobe!! Man Took Company’s Vehicle To Flex In His Lover’s House… And It Got Stolen

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The driver of a bus conveying NNPC workers has run into trouble after he woke up at his lover’s house on Assfood Street, Oriola, Alapere, Lagos and discovered that the staff bus, a N23m Toyota Hiace, had been stolen. The driver Wasiu Aliyu has been arrested by POlice in connection with the theft on the ground that he parked the bus at an unsafe spot and unauthorized (girlfriend) house. Lol! Mr. Aliyu was arraigned on Monday on two counts of stealing in an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court. A neighbour of the girlfriend had alerted Mr Aliu, a father of two children, around 4am that he saw some strange faces inside the bus. As Aliyu rushed out to know what was happening, the thieves reportedly zoomed off. The 36yrs old indigene of Ilorin, Kwara, was said to have reported the alleged theft at the Alapere Police Station and informed a manager of Doset Civil Engineering, which owned the vehicle. Mr. Aliyu told the police that he had been driving the bus for over three years, stating that he had no h

Fulani Thief Mercilessly Beaten After He Was Caught Robbing With Toy Gun In Edo State (Video)

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Luck has ran out on a Fulani robber after he was caught robbing people with a toy gun in Edo state. He was beaten mercilessly by an angry mob who found out that what he was using to robe was a mere toy gun and descended on him. The unidentified teenage boy pleaded for mercy from the people as they filmed him. He was in distress with wounds on his mouth and eyes. Watch video below:

49-Yr-Old Father Of 9 Accused Of Dumping Daughter’s Corpse In Canal

A father of nine, Adekunle Adewusi, yesterday, appeared in an Ebute Meta chief magistrate’s court for allegedly disposing of his child’s remains inside a canal. The prosecutor, Sergeant Kehinde Omisakin, told the court that the 49-year-old man, who lives at Folorunaho Kuku Street, Opebi, Ikeja, committed the offences on February 7, at about 10p.m. Omisakin said that the corpse of the four-year-old girl was found inside a canal close to the residence of the accused. According to Omisakin, “the accused, in his statement, claimed that the deceased was pushed onto a sharp object by her playmates and because the wound was not properly treated, it developed into a big issue. “Instead of taking the child to the hospital, he decided to treat her at home, which eventually led to her death. Instead of depositing the remains at the mortuary, the accused dumped her body inside a canal close to his residence. The deceased is the sixth child of the accused and he has eight other children.” The offen

Confirmed!! LAUTECH Lecturers Suspend 8-Month Old Strike (Full Story)

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Lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso have suspended their eight months old strike. Dr Biodun Olaniran, Chairman, LAUTECH chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), announced the suspension of the strike in a statement on Wednesday in Ogbomoso. ASUU said that the strike was suspended following the union’s congress held on Tuesday at the university. “After comparing the demands of the union and what the management has met out of the demands, and after extensive deliberations on the struggle so far, the union has resolved to suspend the strike immediately,” Olaniran said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the institution had been shut since the lecturers went on strike eight months ago. The union had embarked on the strike over unpaid salaries and allowances, as well as the failure of the owner states of Oyo and Osun to release subventions to the institution. LAUTECH Vice Chancellor, Prof. Seleiman Gbadegesin, recently told

‘Why National Assembly Must Impeach President Buhari Now’- Junaid Mohammed

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Second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed, for the second time has called on the National Assembly to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. Mohammed had recently advised the Nigerian Senate to impeach Buhari whom he alleged seems to be “incapacitated and unable to discharge his duties as President of Nigeria.” The President who has been on medical Vacation in the UK had extended his 10-days vacation, citing health reasons. Just yesterday, the President through his media aide, Femi Adesina revealed that a series of medical check-ups he carried out in the cause of his vacation had necessitated his prolonged stay in London. But reacting to Buhari’s reason for extension of his vacation yesterday, Mohammed said it’s obvious that the Presidency is not being truthful to Nigerians. Mohammed claimed that the cabal surrounding the President will destroy Nigeria. According to the elder statesman, “What is happening right now is very unfortunate because evidence has since shown that the President’s

Graphic photos: Corpse of a man found along Ibom Layout in Cross Rivers

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The corpse of an unidentified middle aged man was found lying along Ibom Layout in Calabar, Cross Rivers state this morning. Residents say they do not know what could have led to his death. See the photos after the cut.

BREAKING: Fire guts Lagos factory, destroys property worth millions of naira

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A fire outbreak has occurred at Rida plastic industry on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Barack bus stop, Lagos Another fire outbreak has occurred in Lagos as Rida plastic industry located on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Barack bus stop, Lagos is presently being gutted by inferno. Fire fighters from the Lagos state fire Service and other private and public agencies including the Ikeja military cantonment were on ground to put out the fire, Premium Times. The fire which has been curtailed from spreading to the cantonment and other factories around the area is believed to have destroyed property worth millions. "I can authoritatively report a fire outbreak at Rida Plastic Industry, Oshodi Apapa expressway, Barack bus stop. Fire fighters from the Lagos State Fire Service, LASEMA Response Unit, Julius Berger fire fighters, Chivita fire fighters, NEMA, LASTMA, military personnel from Ikeja Cantonment were on ground. "The fire has been curtailed from spreading to the Cantonment and ot

Burglars who stole a Bible, amongst other properties, burst into tears in Taraba (photos)

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A married man in Jalingo area of Taraba, Cosmas Yuguda, has recounted how burglars who burgled his home were preached to by him. Mr Cosmas Yuguda According to his Facebook post, Mr Yuguda said he was at work on February 14 when his house was burgled by young men. They carted away a Bible, two laptops, three decoders, UPS, stabilizer, LG DVD hand set, soaps, detergent, 3 packets of Maggi cubes, a set of clipper, cream, and other smaller items. The thieves were later caught and taken to the police station. Some of the stolen items Mr Yuguda went on to intimate his Facebook friends that after the thieves were caught, he preached to them and forgave them. It was in the process of preaching to them that they burst into tears. He said they returned all the stolen items and it was even the gang leader that brought it back himself. According to Yuguda, you do not steal a Bible and go free! Read below: PAY ATTENTION: Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App The burglars crying after being