Nigerian Emerges As Top Graduating Student In North Cyprus

 

A young Nigerian man named,Tunji Anthony Olu-Taiwo has emerged the top graduating student from the Faculty of engineering at the Eastern Mediterranean University in the Turkish republic of North Cyprus, obtaining a status of High Honours (first class).

Seun Kuti Survives Car Accident

Seun Kuti @ a rally

Seun Kuti was, unknown to many, involved in an automobile accident on his way from his brother, Femi’s 50th birthday bash two weeks back.

Karen Igho Resumes Work At Naija FM 102.7 July 1st

Big Brother Amplified (BBA) 2011 winner, Karen Igho is set to formally join Naija FM 102.7 team as an on-air personality on July 1st, 2012.

Photo: Naija Police Arrest Convict

 

 This man is under arrest (lol). Some Naija policemen are too funny.

Christy Essien-Igbokwe's Memorial Service Is July 1st

The memorial service for the late veteran singer Christy Essien-Igbokwe is set to hold on the 1st of July, 2012.

Lagos Flood Update: Canoe Used For Lift On Streets

 

The situation of Lagos state Flooding / heavy rainfall is currently going out of hand. Rescuers are currently using canoe to lift people on streets.

3 Ibadan Policemen Die Chasing Armed Robbers

At least 3  policemen attached to the Oyo State Government’s special security squad, Operation Burst, died on Thursday morning in Samonda, Ibadan, while trying to apprehend a gang of suspected armed robbers.

R Kelly Cancel Shows Due To Health Emergency

American music star, R. Kelly has cancelled all his upcoming promotional concerts and show due to his ailing health.

Tinubu receives US Black Mayors’ highest award

Nigeria has what it takes to become the renaissance beacon for African development if a dedicated leadership is in a place to lift country out of the precarious situation it now finds itself.

ANPP Chief Assassinated

Some unidentified gunmen have shot and killed the Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in Rivers State, southsouth Nigeria, Elder Julius Nwaofu in Port Harcourt.

House Oppose Sale Of NITEL, MTEL

Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill for the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC’s 2012 budget. The bill seeks to approve a total of N48, 836, 418.00bn.

Fulani Herdsmen On Rampage: Kill PDP chairman, Wife & Child In Jos

Some Fulani herdsmen have killed the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sharubutu Ward of Bachit District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, John Baren, his wife and child at Gwarim.

Illegal Oil Bunkering In Nigeria: Nigeria Loses 3 Million Barrels Of Crude Oil

The Chief of Defence Staff, Oluseyi Pentirin this morning said that the country is losing an average of 3 million barrels of crude oil monthly to illegal bunkerers.

FG To Demolish 19 Villages In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Administration is to demolish 19 villages in the territory, an official of the authority said on Thursday in Abuja.

Armed Robbers Shoot Inspector, 2 Others

Some Armed Robbers have shot and wounded a police inspector and two corporals attached to Area F Command, Ikeja, Lagos, southwest Nigeria.

Goldie Talks To Self - Suicidal?

Goldie and Prezzo were having a simple conversation, and then sudden it rose to an argument. Prezzo accused Goldie of pretending, saying that she would not have mentioned the word "voluntary exit" if she was not meaning to leave the BBA house.

Birth Control Law Coming To Nigeria

 

During the inauguration of Chairman and Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Good-luck Jonathan mentioned that a bill may soon be sponsored at the National Assembly which will seek to ensure birth control in the country.

NIMASA Building Catches Fire

Fire has gutted the second floor of the Nigeria Maritime and Safety Administration, NIMASA, located on Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

79 Child Sex Slaves Rescued

The FBI has rescued 79 teens held against their will and forced into prostitution from hotels, truck stops and stores during a three-day swoop on sex-trafficking rings across the country.

Armed Robbers Blow Up Banks, Police Station

Residents of Wukari in Taraba had a sleepless night on Tuesday, as gunmen suspected to be armed robbers blew up three commercial banks in the town and carted away large sums of money.
AFP also reports that a police station was also hit during the raid.

Robbery: SSS Sacks 2 Operatives

The State Security Service, SSS has dismissed two of its officials who it described as auxiliary staff over their alleged as their involvement in “illegal operation”.

Tinubu Condemns 180 Days For Conclusion Of Election Petitions

The National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described the section of the constitution which says all election petitions must be concluded within 180 days after an election as bad blood, and denial of fair hearing to the citizenry.

2 Brothers To Die By Hanging For Stealing N39,040

The Benue Chief Judge, Justice Iorhemen Hwande, on Wednesday in Makurdi sentenced two brothers, Ibrahim Yau and Abubakar Yau to death by hanging for armed robbery.

Obasanjo Secures A Job In London

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo now has a new job. He is now an adviser to New World Oil and Gas plc, an AIM-listed investment company focused on investing in and operating oil and gas assets

Arsenal FC To Play Pre Season Match In Abuja Aug 5

English premier league side Arsenal will play Nigeria's Super Eagles in a pre-season match in Abuja on August 5, according to promoter David Omigie of DanJan Sports.

Inspiration For Today June 27, 2012

 

Every successful person has a painful story and every painful story has a successful ending.

Accept the pain and get ready for success. 

Good morning!

President Jonathan Goes To Belgium

President Goodluck Jonathan will on Wednesday leave Abuja for Belgium after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council on a one-day official visit to Belgium.

New Law: You Can't Give A Woman Belle & Abandon Her

It is sit-up time for men in Lagos as the State Government yesterday announced a review of the law enacted to protect pregnant women and their babies.

Nigerian Breaks Academic Record At John Hopkins University

A 22 year old Nigerian man, named Emmanuel Ohuabunwa who recently break academic record at John Hopkins University has emerged the best graduating student for 2012.

Governor Rochas Okorocha Buying Roasted Corn

 

What is wrong with this picture? Do you see what I see?

The winner gets 5 roasted corn.

NaijaGists.com's Server Is Undergoing Routine Maintenance

The server hosting NaijaGists.com and Naijan.com is currently undergoing routine maintance.
For latest news update please visit www.naijanation.com.

Which Kind Chairs Be This?

 

Would you sit there ladies? God forbid bad thing

Accused Wife Murderer, Akolade Arowolo Slumps In Court

Inspector Benson Ajie, a police witness in the on-going trial of Mr. Akolade Arowolo, accused of killing his banker-wife, Titilayo Arowolo, yesterday, disclosed to an Ikeja High Court that he indeed, struggled with his wife while armed with a knife, which led to the injury he sustained.

Ritualists' Shrine Discovered In Ogun State

A secret shrine that belongs to some ritualists and fraudsters has been discovered in Iganke, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Suspended Arumah Oteh Defends Herself

 

Recently suspended Director General of The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Ms Arunmah Oteh, yesterday, denied opening several accounts for Project 50 in which she is being investigated.

Boko Haram: Nigerians face stringent travel measures

Nigerian Federal Government yesterday, gave reasons why it disagreed with the United States on the classification of Boko Haram as a terrorist group. The government said it opposed the classification because of the wider implication and exposure to stringent meaures that such actions will impose on ordinary Nigerians.

Jim Iyke Wins Alleged 15 Million Fraud Case

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has won his 15 Million legal battle with a woman named Habiba Abubakar for lack of evidence.

My Parents Dislike My Nigerian Boyfriend

I'm currently dating a Nigerian man who is 28 years old. Even though am not a Nigerian, I'm so in love with him.

Onyeka Onwenu Loses Only Brother

 

Veteran Nollywood actress, Onyeka Onwenu has lost her only brother, Richard Onwenu just 5 months after the death of her mother, Ochiedike Hope Onwenu.

Boko Haram's Latest Attacks: Kano On Fire

 Kano city went on fire Tuesday evening as terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram invaded a Police Station and Prison Yard at Dala Local Government Area, near Ishyaku Rabiu House.

Jimmy Henchman Admits He Sets Up Tupac Shooting

A man named James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond has confessed his involvement in the 1994 shooting of Tupac Shakur in one of the nine “Queen For A Day” proffer sessions.

INEC Approves Permanent Voters Card

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the final specimen of the permanent voter cards to enable it begin the printing of 40 million cards. INEC’s ICT Director, Mr Chidi Nwafor, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.
He said the project would cost N2.6 billion.

Boko Haram Works With Al-Qaeda - United States

 

 According to a new report released from the United state, The US now believes that the three largest Islamist groups on the continent are now working together

Nigerian Prostitutes Rescued In Ireland

The national police service of Ireland, has rescued 12 trafficking victims and identified the organisers of the biggest prostitution and human-trafficking ring operating in Ireland.

Nigeria denies its accounts were frozen in US

The federal government has denied reports that the accounts of its embassy in the United States have been frozen over allegations of money laundering.

Mr Preso Fires NNPC Boss, Oniwon

President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the re-composition of the executive management team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Davido Gets Dirty Slap For Being Rude To Mopol

Dami Duro crooner Davido may not have bargained for what he got in Abuja the last time he went for a show sponsored by Nokia.

Woman Who Sat With Dead Passenger Gets Flight Refund

A Swedish woman, Lena Pettersson who complained she had to sit near to a dead passenger on an overnight flight from Amsterdam to Africa has received a partial refund of her fare.

Nigeria’s rich culture enhances bilateral relations

The Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Alvaro Aguilar, said in Abuja on Monday that Nigeria’s rich culture had enhanced the bilateral relations between both countries.

Boko Haram: Foreign Groups Sharing Bombs, Money – US

The activities of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, may get worse given revelations that the group is sharing funds and swapping explosives with two other terrorist organisations in Africa.