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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...