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Friday, 10 February 2017

PHOTONEWS: EFCC discovers $9.2m and £74K in cash from former NNPC GMD


EFCC allegedly discovered $9.2m cash and £74,000 after raiding the home of former GMD of NNPC group, Andrew Yakubu in Kaduna.

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Lagos Government unveils buses that will replace yellow 'danfo'


Lagos state government during the week announced its plan to eradicate local commercial buses known as Danfo, off Lagos roads.

As follow up to that, the government has finally unveiled buses that will replace danfo.

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Actress Chika Ike ventures into Real Estate


Actress and producer Chika Ike add another cap to her feather as she ventures into Real Estate. Pictures of Chika Ike on site working.

Senator Ben Bruce poses with Biafra civil war plane


Senator Ben Bruce poses with the plane Biafra leader Odumegwu Ojukwu left Nigeria with and fled to Ivory coast after the civil war in 1970 as shared on social media.

The flight was followed by a broadcast of surrender and the end of the 30 months war. Another photo below:

Nigerian, Algerian arrested for planning to bomb Germany


An Algerian and a Nigerian suspected to be planning to carry out a terrorist attack have been arrested in the German city of Goettingen, officials said on Thursday.

The men, aged 27 and 23 respectively, were taken into custody in a 450-strong police operation that took place during the night.

‘223 students to one toilet’ in Kano public schools


The Kano state government has expressed concern over poor state of infrastructural facilities in public schools.

Speaking at a workshop organised by the ministry for local government and community development, Hafiz Abubakar, the deputy governor said the report of a survey showed that an estimated number of 223 students are sharing only one toilet in government-owned schools across the state.

He described the development as unacceptable, lamenting how it makes students prone to infectious diseases.

Buhari is Nigeria’s most credible brand – Minister of Foreign Affairs


President Muhammadu Buhari is the ‘strongest brand’ the country currently has to improve on its credibility.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama made this known when he addressed newsmen in Eke, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Thursday.

According to him, the credibility of the nation has relatively improved since the inception of Buhari’s administration.

Passengers escape unhurt as tyre of Doha-bound plane burst at Lagos airport


Hundreds of passengers on Thursday escaped death when one of the tyres of a Doha-bound Qatar Airways aircraft burst while it was attempting to take-off at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

According to NAN, the incident occurred around 3pm.

One of the passengers, who spoke to reporters, said the pilot was already cleared for take-off by the air traffic controllers when they suddenly heard a loud sound.

Policemen harass youth corps member at Aso Rock gate


Police officers harassed Obasi Sunday, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, at the entrance of the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday.

The incident happened about the time when members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) staged a protest to Aso Rock.

Sunday later told journalists that he was on his way to supreme court – his place of primary assignment (PPA) – when the officers stopped him.

'See you in court' - Trump vows legal fight for travel ban


US President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed a legal fight to defend his controversial ban on travelers from seven mainly Muslim nations after a stinging defeat in federal court.

Playing in China better than sitting on the Bench in England - Rohr


Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr says the recent move of Captain John Mikel Obi as well as striker Odion Ighalo to different clubs in the Chinese Super League, CSL, is a good development.

The Franco-German noted that the transfer will positively rub off on the senior national team when the qualifiers for the AFCON 2019 and World Cup 2018 commence in June and August respectively.

He made the claim in Sagamu where he watched a Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, match between Remo Stars and Niger Tornadoes yesterday.

Nigerian Starlet Osayi-Samuel under Arsenal, Tottenham watch


Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring young Nigerian forward Bright Osayi-Samuel, who plays for Blackpool in the English fourth tier.

According to the Birmingham Mail, Osayi-Samuel, 19, is also attracting interest from across England, with Everton and Championship club Aston Villa also rumoured to be monitoring his progress.

Mourinho wanted me at Manchester United – Chelsea MF, Willian


Brazilian midfielder, Willian has revealed that Jose Mourinho tried to bring him to Manchester United last summer, but insists he is happy home at Chelsea.

Mourinho resumed at Old Trafford in July, eight months after he was dismissed by Chelsea for the second time.

His dismissal followed a disastrous Premier League title defence and what technical director Michael Emenalo described as “palpable discord” between players and management.

Christianity under attack – CAN condemns DSS invitation of leaders


Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Thursday condemned the interrogation of four members of its Trust Fund by the Department of State Services, DSS.

The body said it is now obvious that “Christianity is under siege in Nigeria.”

Director of Legal and Public Affairs in CAN, Kwamkur Samuel, in Abuja said recent attacks had confirmed speculations that there were plans to turn Nigeria to an Islamic state.

His reaction follows invitation of BoT members of CAN Trust Fund who are also leaders of the National Christian Elders Forum by the DSS.

Muslim clerics commence 10-day prayer and fasting for Buhari


Some Muslims clerics in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Friday said they had commenced 10-day prayer and fasting for the health of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Malam Uma Bolori who spoke on behalf of the clerics said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri on Friday.

He said, ‘’Our prayer is what President Buhari needs from Nigerians rather rumours.

PHOTONEWS: Governor Fayose invites Pastor Joshua Iginla for special prayers


The Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Joshua Iginla, was Thursday spotted with the Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Ayodele Fayose in the state.

The cleric paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at his hometown, Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

The cleric was said to have visited to offer special prayers for Fayose and some his cabinet members and Nigeria as a whole.

Zahara and hubby, Ahmed Indimi shares loved up selfie


President Buhri's daughter,  Zahra and her hubby, Ahmed Indimi are picture perfect in new photos. They seem to be a very playful couple.

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Fight erupts in South African parliament during President Jacob Zuma's speech (Photos)


South Africa's parliament turned to a battlefield as a violent brawl erupted between MPs during President Jacob Zuma's speech.

Dressed in red the members of the opposition EFF party attempted to disrupt his speech.

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, shouted at Zuma as he attempted to deliver his State of the Nation annual address.

Malema said pointing at Zuma, who stopped reading his speech and took his seat as the house descended into a shouting match.

“I still love her.” - Husband tells court after his cheating wife seeks divorce


A 45-year-old applicant, Wahabi Sodiq, told an Igando Customary Court in a Lagos suburb on Thursday:
“I caught my wife in her shop cutting a man’s nails.”
Sodiq made the allegation while testifying in a divorce case filed by his wife, Kudirat, 44, a public bar operator, seeking dissolution of their 24-year-old marriage over threat to her life.

Nigeria celebrities shares their most embarrassing moments on Valentines Day


As we count down to another love-in-Air Valentines day, some Nigerian celebrities have spoken with SunNews and recounted their most embarrassing Valentine’s Day experiences.

See them below:

I was robbed on Val’s Day - Young6ix
It was back then in Warri, Delta State. I was robbed on Val’s Day and it was not funny but I thank God I survived.

Meet The Brave Woman Confronting Boko Haram on The Battleline


As seven abducted women and four children were being taken deeper into Sambisa forest, Aisha Bakari Gombi received a call. The voice was familiar: an army commander asking her to assemble a group of hunters to track them down.

What happened next?

The 11 had vanished earlier that day after a group of Boko Haram militants attacked their village, Daggu. Three local people were shot dead and cars, houses and food stores set ablaze.

Daggu is a half-hour drive from Chibok where more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted in April 2014. Both villages are in the region of Borno state in north-eastern Nigeria, which has become all too familiar with such attacks by the world’s deadliest terrorist group.

Actress Yvonne Nelson, Appears On BBC Live Show (Photos)


Ghanaian actress and movie producer, Yvonne Nelson, was photoed on a British Broadcasting Corporation live show yesterday, where she talked about her career, charity, dumsor in Ghana and a lot more.

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Wow! Check out This Couple’s Adam And Eve Themed Valentine Photos


Kenyan comedian, Eric Omondi and his lovely girlfriend Chantal Juliet Grazioli are so love smitten that they decided to recreate Adam & Eve in the garden of Eden to celebrate lover’s day.

This is very creative ... Continue below:

“I usually delete him off my BBM, never knew he was my husband” - Nigerian Lady shares marriage experience


A Nigerian man took to his twitter to reveal how he met his wife. He says his wife is one who usually deletes him off the Instant messaging app, BBM… and the lady in question had no idea he was going to be her husband.

He shared pictures on twitter and wrote:

U.S Federal Court Rules Against Reinstating President Trump’s Travel Ban.


U.S President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban will remain blocked this is according to a federal appeals court ruling late Thursday.

The unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel means that citizens of seven majority-Muslim countries will continue to be able to travel to the US, despite Trump’s executive order last month.

See Why Diamond Platnumz And His Baby Mama, Zari Aren’t Officially Married Yet


Ugandan media socialite Zari Hassan has revealed why she and Tanzania bongo superstar Diamond Platinumz aren’t officially married yet.

Speaking to a local Tanzanian radio station, Zari said she wants the biggest wedding affair in East Africa but first, some conditions have to be met.

Angry Mob drags woman accused of killing toddler from prison cell, throw her on bonfire (Graphic Photos)


A furious mob lynched a suspected arsonist being held in police cells - before throwing her onto a bonfire

The 30-year-old woman was being held on suspicion of causing a fire that killed a two-year-old boy in Novo Aripuana, Brazil, on Monday.A  mob of around 500 residents stormed the police station and broke down the doors of the holding cell before dragging her outside on Tuesday afternoon.

According to Daily Mirror, locals torched impounded cars to start a makeshift bonfire and pulled the woman by the hair onto the roaring flames.

Drake and Jennifer Lopez split after 2 months of dating


Mr. Lover, Lover Drake and Jennifer Lopez have split barely two months of dating.

Multiple sources confirmed to Us Weekly that their relationship “died down a bit.” Another source added that the couple is done “for now.”

We’ll challenge you in the highest court of the land - Arik Management to AMCON


The management of Arik Air on Thursday said it would challenge the taking over of the airline by the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) in court.

Ado Sanusi, senior vice-president, Arik Air, made the disclosure at a joint news briefing with Oluseye Opasanya (SAN), the receiver-manager, and Roy Ilegbodu, airline’s technical consultant.

AMCON had taken over the airline following the huge indebtedness of the company to both local and foreign creditors.

However, Sanusi said management of the airline had been served with a valid court order empowering AMCON to take over the affairs of the airline.

Five suspects nabbed with 4 fresh human heads in Ebonyi


Five suspects including a lady were on Wednesday intercepted in a commercial vehicle along the boundary between Ebonyi and Enugu states with 4 fresh human heads.

According to reports, the suspects were intercepted during a stop and search operation conducted by the said security operatives.

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