A clash between suspected Fulani herdsmen and Tiv farmers in Nasarawa State has claimed the lives of six people. It was gathered by Aproko247 that the insurgents invaded a community in the state and unleashed terror on its inhabitants. Terrorists stormed Tse Azer village in Kadarko District of Keana local government area in Nasarawa State,…
Year: 2014
Kate Henshaw Raises Awareness Of Child Amputees
Kate Henshaw at the Saturday’s walk Multiple award-winning Nigerian actress, Kate Henshaw, has consistently shown that she is one celebrity that cares about the society, especially the less privileged. Despite being in the limelight for a long time and acquiring mouth-watering deals, the pretty mother of one is not in the league of stars who…
Obiano Swears-In Commissioners, Vows To Sack Erring Officer
The governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has sworn-in 19 new Commissioners to steer the ship of the state with him. The governor, at a ceremony held on Friday at the Government House in Akwa, the state capital, charged the new Commissioners to work hard to justify their respective positions. He also warned them to…
Boko Haram Murders 210 In Borno
A Senator representing Borno Senatorial District, Ahmed Zannah, has disclosed that about 210 persons were killed by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorist group. He said the attacks on his people happened between Thursday and Friday. Zannah claimed that the men who carried out the invasions were clothed in military uniforms and later escaped…
Renewed Benue Clash Leaves 5 Dead
A clash between suspected Fulani herdsmen and Tiv farmers reared its ugly head again on Friday in Benue State. It was reported by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, that the latest attacks occurred in three communities; Tse Chembe, Ifer and Tse-Gundu, in Logo local government area of the state. Eyewitnesses claimed no fewer than…
Lagos Socialite, Bolaji Esho Nabbed Over N48m Fraud Scandal
Bolaji Esho According to Showbizplusng, popular Lagos socialite, Bolaji Esho, has been arrested by police from the Security Intelligence Bureau, SIB, department of the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, over an alleged N48 million fraud matter involving him. He was reportedly nabbed on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at his bar in Yaba area of the…
Fani Kayode Denies Grabbing Jonathan's Job
Former Aviation Minister under ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has debunked rumour making the rounds that he has been appointed as the Director, Media and Publicity of the Jonathan Campaign Organisation for 2015. Fani Kayode took to his Facebook page on Friday night to refute the report, which was already going viral on the social media. “The…
Senate Okays Jail Term, N1m Fine For Discrimination Against HIV/AIDS Patients
A bill prohibiting discrimination against persons living with the deadly HIV and AIDS has been passed by the Nigerian Senate. The bill stipulates that any person or organisation discriminating against such people could be fined up to N1 million or land in jail. The Senate President, David Mark, while commenting on the bill said, “protect…
Power Failure Mars Sanusi's Case In Court
Proceedings at the Federal High Court Complex in Ikoyi, Lagos, were stalled on Friday due to power outage. The trial judge, Justice James Tsoho, was forced to adjourned the case filed by the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to April 17 for further hearing. During the hearing in court on…
2015: There's No Alternative To Jonathan–Group Tells PDP
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been urged to grant President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2015 presidential poll. This call was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the National Coalition for Jonathan/Sambo Presidency. The National Coordinator of the group, Benjamin Irikefe, while presenting the body’s request letter to the National…