Police in Ogun have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly killing his 27-year-old roommate, Friday Michael.
The police spokesman in Ogun, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, said in a statement that the incident happened on Friday at Mamu area of Awa-Ijebu.
Monday, 15 May 2017
10m Nigerians suffer from asthma, says expert
Gregory Erhabor, consultant pulmonologist, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Osun, on Sunday said more than 10 million Nigerians are suffering from asthma.
Erhabor, who is the managing director of Asthma and Chest Care Foundation, Ile-Ife, made this known in an interview with NAN.
He also said that 500,000 patients die every year globally as a result of asthma.
Why Nigerians must always stand for truth – Osinbajo
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday appealed to Nigerians to always stand by the truth in their daily lives so as to honour God and secure his intervention.
Delivering a sermon titled, “The Image of God” at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Jesus House, Silverbird Entertainment Centre, in Abuja, Osinbajo stressed that a decision to stand by the truth always entail a level of discomfort or even outright persecution, but that God will always justify the righteous.
Israel dismisses US concern over Jerusalem embassy move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has challenged US concerns over moving the American embassy to Jerusalem and said a move will help the peace process progress.
During his election campaign, US President Donald Trump promised to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, whose status is one of the thorniest issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Some popular Nollywood actresses offer sex for movie roles - Seyi Hunter
Nollywood actress and CEO of Hunters Media International, Seyi Hunter, is at it again. The non-conformist actress who recently became more popular for her eloquence on sensitive matters has once again dropped a bombshell.
APGA chieftain Bourdex call for support to Governor Ikpeazu
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Senatorial candidate for Abia North zone in 2015, Chief David Ogba Onuoha (Bourdex), has called on Abians to join hands and support the Governor of the State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, to rebuild the state.
The Abiriba born business man and politician who made the call after his congratulatory visit to Governor Ikpeazu at Abia State Governor’s Lodge in Aba, stated that it is the will of God for Dr Ikpeazu to be governor of the state now, stressing that he should be supported in his efforts at rebuilding the state.
Nigeria seeks foreign investors for smart cities project
The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, says Nigeria is set to hold a smart cities summit in June as part of efforts by the Federal Government to develop ICT sector in the country.
Mr. Shittu disclosed this in an interview the News Agency of Nigeria on the sideline of the Transform Africa Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda, an ICT conference focused on development of smart cities.
WHO adopts measures to curb Ebola in Congo
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it had taken measures to effectively respond to the recent outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Regional Director of WHO for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who said in a statement obtained by NAN on Sunday in Abuja said that the organisation would work with the UN and other partners to halt the spread of the disease.
Nigerian Fuji Music Star, Malaika, Narrowly Escapes Death in Lagos Road Accident
Alhaji Sulaimon Alao Adekunle aka Malaika survived an accident on Ikorodu Road on Saturday 13th May 2017.
While going to perform at an event in Festac, Lagos, he was hit by a truck whose drive lost control at Onipanu, Bus Stop.
Buhari is the Medicine Nigeria Really Needs - Benue Gov, Ortom
Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as the medicine the nation needs to get over its myriad of challenges precipitated by gruelling corruption.
Ortom told senior journalists in Abuja that the president is the only one who has shown courage and boldness in confronting corruption headlong while other leaders merely celebrated graft as part of governance.
Trader Bites-off His Customer's Ear in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
A man who sells provisions at Elekahia estate in Rivers state who bite-off the ear of one of his customers, has been arrested by the gallant operatives of the Nigerian Police in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Saturday.
Eugene Anenih, Son of Former PDP BOT Chairman Dies of Heart Attack
The family of former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has been thrown into mourning over a sudden death.
According to a report by SaharaReporters, Eugene Anenih, a son of the influential politician and elder statesman, died of of heart attack while playing lawn tennis.
Sunday, 14 May 2017
Tottenham were more motivated than Man United – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says he has no regrets about Manchester United’s failure to finish in the Premier League top four, insisting that trophies are more important to the club.
United must win the Europa League final against Ajax in order to play in the Champions League next season after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Tottenham in the last-ever match at White Hart Lane left them seven points behind fourth-placed Man City with two matches remaining.
Nigerians Top List Of Foreigners Caught With Drugs - Indian Officials Reveal
13 of the 14 foreigner arrested since 2012, by the Navi Mumbai police for smuggling drugs to the city are said to be from Nigeria. One was from Ghana.
According to the Hindustan Times, Nigerians have reportedly topped the list of foreigners arrested for drug smuggling in Navi Mumbai over the past five years.
According to the Hindustan Times, Nigerians have reportedly topped the list of foreigners arrested for drug smuggling in Navi Mumbai over the past five years.
According to the sources from the anti-narcotic cell of Navi Mumbai police, a total of 66 narcotic related cases were registered between 2012 and April this year in the city. Nigerians were involved in 14 of these cases, the police said.
Sanusi urges universities to initiate researches toward innovations
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has challenged Nigerian universities to initiate researches that could lead to innovations toward boosting technological growth.
“For the country to become competitive at the global stage, it must explore, exploit and utilise science and technological innovations; the universities should spearhead such effortst,” he said in Kano on Saturday.
A statement by Lydia Legbo, spokesperson of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, said that Sanusi spoke when he received a delegation from the institution, led by its Vice Chancellor, Prof Musibau Akanji, on a visit to his palace.
Osama Bin Laden’s son, Hamza threatens to revenge father’s death
A son of Osama bin Laden, Hamza, is reportedly seeking to avenge his father’s death and is poised to become the new leader of terrorists group, Al Qaeda.
Personal letters discovered during the raid that killed bin Laden show that Hamza, is set on avenging his father’s death.
Unpaid Nigerian Soldiers Allegedly Write Open Letter To Buhari
Nigerian soldiers of Battalion 38, United Nation Mission in Liberia, UNMIL, who recently came back from a peacekeeping mission have allegedly written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari expressing dissatisfaction over the non-payment of their five-month allowances.
The troops threatened to resort to lawlessness if the issue of their outstanding allowances by the Nigerian Army was not resolved. They also urged the president to take his anti-corruption war to the armed forces.
Why Boko Haram used me as Suicide Bomber – Female Teenage Bomber narrates
A teenage female suicide bomber has revealed that Boko Haram leaders choose her to bomb Maiduguri because she refused to get married to their members in Sambisa Forest. She is among three suspects arrested by the military, when they allegedly came for a suicide mission at a military facility in Jakana in Maiduguri.
The suspect told NAN she was abducted with her father, Usman, by Boko Haram insurgents in Gwoza, Borno, in 2013. She said she and her father were running to Mandara mountain for safety when they were abducted.
Advice for Marriage and Life – By Reno Omokri
For the women, with wife beating so prevalent, dont just busy yourself with how deep his pocket is. Also find out how deep his anger can get. For the men, marry productive women not seductive ones.
Hamilton wins thrilling Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton roared back into serious contention for a fourth drivers’ world title on Sunday when he drove to a well-judged victory for Mercedes in a dramatic Spanish Grand Prix.
The three-time champion recovered after losing the lead from his 64th pole position to make the most of key strategic decisions and win with power and precision ahead of championship leader Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari.
People were laughing at Chelsea last season – Courtois
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois feels they silenced their critics by winning the Premier League after a disappointing 2015-16 campaign.
The Stamford Bridge side had to settle for 10th place in the table last term, having won the title the previous season, and were heavily criticised for their poor performances.
Conte exit from Chelsea ‘more rumour than reality’ – Hiddink
Guus Hiddink, Antonio Conte’s immediate predecessor as Chelsea boss, believes the Italian will stay at Stamford Bridge due to “perfect circumstances” at the club.
Conte has rejuvenated Chelsea, who clinched the Premier League title with a 1-0 win at West Brom on Friday and can claim a double in his first season in charge with victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup final on May 27.
If anything happens to Buhari, North will insist on two terms in 2019 – Junaid
John Alechenu, a member of the House of Representatives during the second republic, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has said if Osinbanjo takes over from president Buhari, he can not run for president and power has to revert back to the north .
It will be a miracle for Buhari to restore Naira/Dollar to 2015 level – Soludo
A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Charles Chukwuma Soludo has at a recent event disclosed that the president inherited a bad economy but it does not look feasible that his administration can do much to restore the naira-dollar rate to what it was before his administration took over power.
The professor of Economics who noted that Buhari worsened Nigeria’s economy made this known to newsmen while speaking at a public policy debate organised by the Afri Heritage Institution in Enugu, ‘Big Ideas Podium’.
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