Prince Harry Deployed To Afghanistan 2012

Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne,  who  made  headline news recently when he was photographed naked in a Las Vegas hotel room,  has been sent to Afghanistan.    

Lagos Govt. To Extend BRT Lane To Ikorodu

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, says the state government is set to extend the existing Bus Rapid Transit lane from Mile 12 to Ikorodu. He said the project, which would span two years, had already been awarded.

Bakassi Indigenes Protest In Lagos State

Special Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on National Assembly Matters, Senator Florence Ita Giwa was in the vanguard of the Bakassi Peoples General Assembly protest held in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Tuesday.

Facebook Victim, Cynthia Osokogu For Burial On Friday

Miss Cynthia Osokogu, the victim of an Internet dating transaction, is to be buried tomorrow at Bebe, Ovia Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, according to an announcement by the deceased’s family.

N5000 Note: ICAN Slams CBN's Governor

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, has slammed the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi over the proposed introduction of N5000 denomination into circulation early next year.

Nigerian Man, 50 Arrested For Defiling Girl, 5

A 50-year old truck driver, Segun Balogun has been arraigned before an Ejigbo Magistrate’s court in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, for allegedly defiling  a 5-year old girl (name withheld).
He allegedly raped the victim and infected her with sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Police Officer Found Dead On Benue Street

Tragedy struck in Lagos Street in the Wadata area of Makurdi, Benue State capital recently following the corpse of middle-aged man said to be a policeman found lying dead on the street.

Man Faces Trial Over Failed Suicide Attempt In Abuja

A 36-year-old man, Ekanem Aniefiok, was on Tuesday arraigned before the Karu Magistrates’ Court for alleged attempt to commit suicide. The police Prosecutor, Umar Mohammed, told the court that Aniefiok, of the Federal Housing Authority Estate, Karu, Abuja, committed the offence on September 4 at 10am.
He said the offence was contrary to section 75 of the penal code law.

Notorious Kidnapper Arrested In Anambra

Men of the Nigeria Police Force, Anambra State Command, have arrested Olisa Ifejika, a most wanted kidnapper, according to the state Police Commissioner, Ballah Nasarawa. He said the suspect has been on the list of wanted persons for high profile kidnappings, armed robberies and murder, adding that Olisa is also connected to the kidnap of Igwe Ihembosi in 2010.

FG Approves N106bn For 11 Airports Upgrade

Nigerian Federal Government has approved N106 billion, through the Federal Executive Council (FEC), to commence construction of five new world class international airport terminals in the country.

Over 1,000 Rendered Homeless In Makurdi Flood

At least 1,000 people have been rendered homeless while over 200 houses, as well as farm lands have been destroyed by flood occasioned by downpour in several communities in Otukpo district of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

Fire Destroys Labawo Market In Ibadan

Property worth several millions of Naira were today destroyed as fire gutted the Labawo Market at Ogunpa area of Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, in the western part of Nigeria.

Nigeria Unbans Dana Airline

Nigeria’s federal authorities on Wednesday lifted the suspension of the operating licence of Dana Airline, withdrawn after the fatal crash of one its planes in a Lagos suburb 3 June. About 158 people, including ground victims died in the crash.

Nigerian Navy Recovers Hijacked Oil Vessel

Nigeria’s navy on Wednesday retook control of a Singapore-owned tanker carrying a fuel cargo that had been hijacked near Lagos, and its crew of 23 Indian nationals was unharmed, the company said.

Bomb Scare Near Govt House, Asaba Delta State

Civil servants who reported for duty early today were shocked when they discovered some packages believed to be Improvised Explosive Device at the Head of Service Secretariat, Asaba, Delta State capital, Southsouth Nigeria.

Man Charged For Attacking Ondo King At His Palace

A young man, Sunday Akinseye, was on Monday arraigned before an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting a traditional ruler.

Ibadan Auto Crash: Several Injured At Akanran Road

Ibadan Auto Crash: Several Injured At Akanran Road - Multiple tragedy was averted yesterday as some of the passengers of a bus, a car, and some policemen in their patrol car, would have lost their lives in a multiple accident on Akanran Road, Ibadan, in the Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State.

NUC Raises Alarm Over Sending Students Abroad For Higher Education

NUC Raises Alarm Over Sending Students Abroad For Higher Education - The National Universities Commission (NUC) has cautioned the governments of Kano and Osun states over sponsoring too many students to one country for higher qualifications which it noted would not promote diversity of knowledge.

House Seeks Legislative Powers To Sack AGF

A bill seeking the input of the Senate in the removal of the Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, from office is before the House of Representatives.

Nationwide Magistrates' Strike Looms In Nigeria

Only an immediate resolution of the ongoing industrial dispute between the Nasarawa State Government and magistrates in the state would avert a nationwide magistrates’ strike being contemplated by Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN).

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident: 7 People Killed

7 people, including two policemen, lost their lives while 17 were severely injured in auto crashes, which occurred between Sunday and yesterday in different parts of Oyo State.

President Jonathan Claims First Lady Is Resting Abroad

President Jonathan Claims First Lady Is Resting Abroad - There are concerns at the weekend over First Lady Patience Jonathan as information filtered saying she has gone on a foreign medial trip, though her office said she only went abroad to take a rest.

NDLEA Arrest 19 Cocaine Dealers At Seaports

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had on Monday disclosed that it had arrested  at least 19 suspects at seaports for drug-related offenses between January 2012 and today.

Our Lives Are In Danger – Senior SSS Operative Laments

Our Lives Are In Danger – Senior SSS Operative Laments - A senior official of the State Security service (sss) currently serving in Northern part of the country  has disclosed to newsmen  that the lives of those of them in the Northern part of Nigeria, including their families are in danger due to  the last week’s intelligence problem in the country.

Kidnapped Bayelsa King Seiba's Fate Unknown

Presently there is anxiety in Okordia clan of Ikarama community, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, over the whereabouts of the traditional ruler, King Seiba, who was abducted from his home about nine days ago. Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, over the whereabouts of the traditional ruler, King Seiba, who was abducted from his home about nine days ago.

Twenty Former Police Officers Arrested For Impersonation

Over twenty people were arrested  for impersonating riot police officials since Friday when the Compol Monitoring Team from the Force Headquarter, Abuja raided parts of Lagos, including  Iddo Motor Park and Orile to arrest policemen mounting illegal roadblocks.

Cliford Orji’s Corpse Abandoned By Family

The dead body alleged man-eater, Clifford Orji, who died three weeks ago, has been rejected by family. This is because nobody has come to claim his body.

2face, P-Square, Wizkid, Wande Coal Gets Music Awards

Channel O Music Video Awards, have announced this year’s nominees and 13 Nigerian artistes make the final cut. They include: D’Banj, P-Square, 2face, Wande Coal, Wizkid, Flavour Nabania, Tiwa Savage, Davido, Mo’Cheddah, Brymo, Ice Prince and Naeto C. www.naijanation.com

Heidi Committed Fornication With Her Bodyguard - Seal Reveals Why He Broke Up With Wife

Heidi is seen walking next to her bodyguard as she heads out with Seal and the children in happier times in June 2011

When they split up their seven year marriage in January, the world was shocked. Heidi Klum and Seal by all accounts appeared happy, renewing their wedding vows every year and putting on plenty of red-carpet PDA’s.www.naijanation.com

Nigerian FG Approves N1.8 Billion For Condoms

Federal Government Of Nigeria has approved the sum of N1.8 billion ($11.3 million) for the procurement of condoms and family planning commodities, as part of its efforts at reducing maternal mortality and promoting planned parenthood. www.naijanation.com

Five People Arrested In Katsina For Forging Bank Alerts

Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Kenneth Mustapha and four others for allegedly using laptop computers to send false bank alerts to defraud people. www.naijanation.com

OPC Leader Arrested In Ogun State Over Attempted Murder

Ogun State Police command said Friday that it had arrested the coordinator of Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC in Ifo, identified as Alabede Baaki who allegedly shot a member of the group Haruna Babajide during a charm-trial exercise in Ifo in Ogun state. www.naijanation.com

Tush Awards 2012: Davido, May D & Others Nominated

The nominees for 2012 TUSH Award has finally been released. The award, which holds in November 2012, was released some hours ago.www.naijanation.com

Mario Balotelli To Undergo Eye Surgery

Roberto Mancini, Manchester City boss has confirmed that Mario Balotelli is set to undergo eye surgery on September 4. www.naijanation.com

Nigeria Customs Service Acquires N1.73BN Aircraft

Nigeria Customs Service Acquires N1.73BN Aircraft - Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister of Finance,on Friday August 31st, 2012 commissioned a new aircraft to boost the capacity of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to combat smuggling.

Unemployment In Nigeria: Man Warns Federal Government

Ex-Minister of Transport and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Chief Ebenezer Babatope has warned the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, tackle the issue of unemployment of the army of Nigerians youths who are trooping out of the university in droves, before it is too late.

LUTH Fire Outbreak: No Casualty Reported

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Management on Friday assured its patients, relations and the general public that there was no casualty recorded in the fire outbreak on Thursday night at a bungalow used for APIN Outpatient clinic.

SSS On Manhunt Over Identity Leak Online

Some indications emerged last night that the State Security Service (SSS) may have launched a manhunt to track down those responsible for the leakage of details of some of its past and serving agents on the internet.

Newborn Baby Dies At Little Wonders Palace Creche

When Mr. Pius Okafor’s wife was delivered of a male child on November 10, 2011 through caesarean section (CS), his joy knew no bounds. Although he already had three female children, the coming of the boy was something special, for obvious reasons. As a typical African man, he desired a son, who would take over from him.

N5,000 Note: NBA Threatens To Sue CBN

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has threatened legal action against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the plan to introduce the N5,000 currency note.