APC zones Senate Presidency to North-Central, Yorubas clinch Speaker as Igbos get SGF

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has revealed its zoning arrangement for key federal legislative and executive positions. A document ratified by the APC national leadership and national caucus members Thursday night, shows that the next House of Representatives Speaker will come from South-West.

APC also zoned the office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation the South-east, ending speculations that Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, may occupy the seat.

Kashamu accuses Obasanjo of plotting his extradition to US

Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, mobilization committee in the South-West and the Ogun East senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu, has accused former President, Olusegun Obasanjo of conniving with local and foreign security agencies to extradite him to the United States of America through illegal means.

Couple who stabbed 10-year-old girl on her vagina arraigned in court

The Police have arraigned a couple identified as Jerry Okoh Oboh and Eucheria Chukwuma before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court sitting in Lagos for allegedly beating and stabbing a 10-year-old girl, Chidinma, in her private part with a broken bottle.
The couple and Chidinma’s family are said to be residents of Joshua Street, Agbabiaka, in the Ajangbadi area of Lagos.

Buhari cannot reduce fuel price to N40 per litre – Oil marketers

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mosimi, Ogun State chapter has disclosed that Nigerians should not expect the incoming government to reduce the petroleum pump price to N40 per litre.
According to the Association, the ongoing issues in the industry could not make such development realistic.
It explained that it could however be reversed to N87 per litre if the Federal Government builds refineries in some parts of the country.

President Jonathan demands N2trn election funds refund after defeat by APC - Sources

President Goodluck demands N2trn election funds refund, audit
Following the defeat suffered by APC President Goodluck Jonathan and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, during the March 28 and April 11 elections, the President has asked the party and government officials who handled campaign funds to refund monies not spent, or those not judiciously expended.
Jonathan, credible sources said, has also set up a committee of five to get those with the funds to return them.

Anne of Green Gables' actor Jonathan Crombie dies at 48

Jonathan Crombie, the actor who played Gilbert Blythe on the popular CBC "Anne of Green Gables" miniseries, has died.
His sister, Carrie Crombie, confirmed that Crombie died of a brain hemorrhage in New York City this past Wednesday. He was 48.

Ekiti: PDP accuses APC of planning to tamper with April 11 ballot papers

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti State, has alleged that the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state has concluded to tamper with the ballot papers used during the April 11 state House of Assembly election.In the light of this, PDP State Chairman, Chief Idowu Faleye, said that the party had written a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Officer (REC) in the state, Mr Sam Olumekun, to look into the matter.

INEC rigged election for Buhari; Tinubu isn’t a democrat he claims to be – Femi Aribisala

Political commentator, Dr. Femi Aribisala, says he stands by his words that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, rigged the presidential election in favour of the APC candidate, Muhammad Buhari.

In an interview with Vanguard Newspaper, he also said APC co-founder, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a corrupt man who depends on the huge resources of Lagos for survival.

On the general elections, Aribisala said: “There are certain things that are interesting about this election. The first one is that it is one of the most keenly contested elections that we have had in this country. It involved more people. But 10 million less people voted than last time, which gives us some idea as to how true some of the figures we have been having before had been.

Ground troops raid Sambisa forest for Chibok girls

Troops of the Nigerian Army, yesterday, landed in the dreaded and expansive Sambisa forest to reclaim the enclave from Boko Haram insurgents and possibly find and rescue the remaining abducted Chibok girls from the terrorists,

It was gathered that the operation to liberate the terrorists’ stronghold may not last beyond a week as most of the strikes and special operations have already knocked out the enemy defence systems.

Fishermen Appeal To Buhari To Pay Bonga Oil Spill Compensation

Artisanal fishermen in the Niger Delta have urged president-elect Muhammadu Buhari to pay the recommended compensation to the victims of Bong oil spill when he assumes office.

Rev. Samuel Ayadi, Coordinator, Artisan Fishermen Association of Nigeria (ARFAN) Niger Delta chapter, made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenagoa on Sunday.

Gowon Estate Residents Spend N3.5m To Repair Govt. Roads

The residents of Gowon Estate, Egbeda, a suburb of Lagos, have commenced the repairs of the dilapidated roads in the community with over N2 million they raised.

The project which commenced on Saturday is being coordinated by the estate’s Community Development Association (CDA) which organised the fund raising.

Dolphin Estate fire: How Kogi deputy governor’s wife, aide escaped death

An early morning explosion which rocked a house in Dolphin Estate, Lagos on Saturday has left at least six persons injured, including the wife of the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Mrs Tokunbo Awoniyi.The house is located at No. 19, HFP Way, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, and is said to belong to the Kogi State Deputy Governor, Mr Yomi Awoniyi.

Chibok girls were kidnapped to make Jonathan’s government look incompetent – Doyin Okupe

Political adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has claimed that the 200 Chibok Schoolgirls were abducted to make Jonathan’s government incompetent.
Okupe who is known for his staunch defence for the outgoing president in a post on Saturday said the Bring Back Our Girls Group was formed with the sole aim of smearing the image of Jonathan’s government.

Ronaldo scores 50 goals in five consecutive seasons

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in the history of Spanish football, to score 50 goals in five consecutive seasons.The Portuguese captain scored the last goal, as Real Madrid defeated Malaga 3-1 on Saturday, to move within one point of rivals Barcelona.

Afghanistan suicide bomb in Jalalabad leaves many dead

At least 33 people have been killed and 100 injured in a suicide bomb attack in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad.

The blast happened outside a bank where government staff and military personnel were collecting their salaries.

UK Prime Minister, David Cameron Meets With Pastor Adeboye For Prayers

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye pictured with UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, in London yesterday April 17th. Pastor Adeboye is in London for a religious programme taking place this night at the London Excel Center. 

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Delta: Ibori’s Dynasty In Control

The outcome of the Governorship and State House of Assembly election in Delta state has again proven beyond any iota of doubt that the political dynasty of the former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori is still very much in total control of the politics of the state.A former commissioner and later Secretary to the State Government, SSG, under Chief Ibori’s administration, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa emerged victorious in the governorship election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had on Monday declared Senator Okowa, the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of Saturday governorship election in Delta. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Bio Nyananyo, announced in Asaba that Okowa polled 724,680 votes to beat his closest rival, Chief Great Ogboru of the Labour Party, who got 130,028 votes.

Rescheduled election holds in 4 constituencies in Anambra

The re-scheduled election in four state constituencies held in Anambra State amid tight security on Saturday.

The constituencies are Anaocha 1, Anaocha 2, Aguata 1 and Ekwusigo where elections were cancelled due to irregularities on April 11.

Accreditation of voters started at about 8a.m.

The electorate conducted themselves peaceful during accreditation of voters while the card reader machines were effective in every polling unit monitored in Agulu and Obeledu. (NAN)

South Africa violence: Arrests follow Johannesburg attacks

More than 30 people have been detained by police in South Africa after a fresh outbreak of anti-foreigner violence.

Overnight, small groups attacked shops in several areas around Johannesburg, the country's commercial hub.

Police used rubber bullets to disperse looters in Alexandra, a township north of the city.

At least six people have died in anti-foreigner attacks in the eastern port city of Durban, with violence spreading to other parts of the country.

Several thousand foreigners have fled their homes to shelter in makeshift camps, and neighbouring Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique have announced plans to evacuate citizens.

Meanwhile, police have urged people to stop sending unverified social media messages about attacks on foreigners because they are causing panic.

Prisoner carve ‘the sign of the beast’ 666 into his forehead

It was meant to be the ultimate symbol of menace: carving ‘666’ into his forehead.But in a phenomenal case of idiocy, convicted murderer Nikko Jenkins used a mirror – so the numbers came out backwards.

The symbol is described in the biblical book of Revelation as ‘the sign of the beast’, and has since been popularized by the horror movie The Omen.

However, with a series of upside-down 9s, Jenkins has fashioned himself an entirely unique – and irreversible – engraving.

Colorado Teacher Shares Heart-breaking Notes From Third Graders

Kyle Schwartz teaches third grade at Doull Elementary in Denver.

Although she says her students are a pleasure to look after, the educator of three years adds that many of them come from underprivileged homes.

"Ninety-two percent of our students qualify for free and reduced lunch," Schwartz tells ABC News. "As a new teacher, I struggled to understand the reality of my students' lives and how to best support them. I just felt like there was something I didn't know about my students."

Parents of 12-year-old Indian boy whose head hangs at a 180-degree which him dead than suffering like this.

The desperate parents of a boy whose head hangs at a 180-degree angle have admitted they would rather he died than continue to suffer.Mahendra Ahirwar, 12, from Madhya Pradesh in central India, suffers from a rare condition that makes his neck bend and his head hang from his body.

Niger State Governor-elect To Be Sworn In By His Mother-in-law

Niger State governor–elect, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello of the All Progressives Congress (APC), will, on May 29, be sworn in by his mother-in-law who is the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Fati Abubakar.

Distressing Photos: 2015 Xenophobic Attacks On Foreigners In South Africa

The moment Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini orders foreigners to pack their bags and leave the country, Zulu thugs have joined other South Africans to unleash terror on innocent foreigners and other immigrants from Africa.

The migrants were blamed for taking up jobs meant for South Africans and causing massive unemployment.

Some South Africans were seen stealing items from the shops of foreigners who had abandoned their shops for fear of being attacked.

See photo evidence of how foreigners are been maltreated in South Africa below:

UN calls for peace ahead of Burundi elections

The UN Security Council on Friday called upon all parties in Burundi to “refrain from any acts of violence and intimidation before, during, and after elections” in the country.

Did Oba Akiolu’s threat work for Ambode? Yes and No!

Pa Ikechukwu Okonkwo, a septuagenarian, and his family stayed back in their three-bedroom apartment in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, to monitor reports from his large screen television while the April 11 gubernatorial election lasted.

A Boy, 14, stabs 18-year-old girl to death

The teenager was said to have stabbed his victim with a scissors on the neck.



14-year-old boy in Bauchi, who allegedly stabbed to death an 18-year-old girl, has been arrested.

The teenager was said to have stabbed his victim with a scissors on the neck.

Viral Deaths: Spiritual Cleansing Ritual Begins In Ode Irele, Ondo Town To Appease Goddess



Within a week, 20 people died in the quiet town of Ode Irele in Ondo state days after some boys stole from the shrine of Malokun goddess.

Some Ifa priests in Ode Irele alleged that the gods are angry with the whole community because some people stole from the shrine of Malokun.

APC Rejects May 28 Handover Date

There are indications that the All Progressives Congress is uncomfortable with the May 28 handover date proposed by the out-going administration.

Investigation by Saturday PUNCH revealed that the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan and the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) are set to clash over a proposal by the Jonathan team to hand over the mantle of leadership to Buhari on May the 28th, instead of the 29th.

Saturday PUNCH gathered that the Buhari team was already over what they considered as an act of ill-will laced with sinister motives.

This is sequel to an announcement by the Minister of Information, Senator Patricia Akwashiki, that President Jonathan would perform the handover ceremony at a dinner on May 28.

Akwashiki made the announcement after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting.

She told journalists, “By May 28, the President intends to have the formal handover done at a dinner so that we can reserve May 29 for the incoming government.”

However, since the return of democracy in 1999, the traditional date for the handover of power has been May 29, which is also observed as Democracy Day.

Impeachment: Labour grounds Ekiti, banks shut

Banks in Ado Ekiti were again shut on Friday as organised labour took over the streets to protest against plot to impeach Governor Ayodele Fayose by the 19 All Progressives Congress lawmakers of the Ekiti State House of Assembly.

The labour unions comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and Joint Negotiating Council had on Thursday declared Friday as a work-free day for workers in the state’s civil service to pray for peace in Ekiti. They also declared a six-hour lockdown for public transportation in the state.

Uduaghan Commissions N4.1B Effurun Flyover

GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday commissioned the 447 metres dual carriage flyover on the Effurun Roundabout, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta state.

The commissioning of the project awarded in August 2013 at the cost of N4, 181 billion cleared widespread doubt whether it would see completion before close of the governor’s administration next month. 

Uduaghn said of the project,”Uvwie is very dear to us. It is like the heartbeat of Delta state. It can’t be ignored because it is a place where most people see and just serves as a link to many parts of the country.

”If we are not doing anything here, it means we are not doing anything in Delta. So whatever is done here is necessary to be done here.”

The governor listed Ugbomro Road leading to the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) as well as completion work on the electrification project in Jakpa to terminate at the expressway among new contracts that have just been awarded in Uvwie, adding that work will soon commence on them.

Boko Haram kills 11 freed civilians in Gwoza

Suspected Bubonic plague has broken out in eastern Zambia’s Nyimba district and has so far killed three people, the Times of Zambia reported on Friday.

Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo said the outbreak of the suspected plague has so far affected 13 people from a remote village of the district and claimed three lives.

Health workers have since been dispatched to the area to address the situation and prevent the disease from spreading further while blood samples have been collected from patients and sent to Lusaka, the country’s capital for confirmation of the disease, he added.

Bubonic plague is an infection of the lymph nodes caused by bacteria Yersinia pestis through fleas. Some common symptoms are chills, fever, general ill-feeling, headache, muscle pain and seizures, according to Times.

Killer disease breaks out in Zambia

Suspected Bubonic plague has broken out in eastern Zambia’s Nyimba district and has so far killed three people, the Times of Zambia reported on Friday.

Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo said the outbreak of the suspected plague has so far affected 13 people from a remote village of the district and claimed three lives.

Health workers have since been dispatched to the area to address the situation and prevent the disease from spreading further while blood samples have been collected from patients and sent to Lusaka, the country’s capital for confirmation of the disease, he added.

Bubonic plague is an infection of the lymph nodes caused by bacteria Yersinia pestis through fleas. Some common symptoms are chills, fever, general ill-feeling, headache, muscle pain and seizures, according to Times.

Lilian Esoro, Ubi Franklin Engagement Drama, More Facts Emerging

While their fans are still wondering what might be going on with their recent engagement, It seems Iyanya‘s manager, Ubi Franklin has just announced himself as an expectant father.

The MMMG boss recently proposed to rising Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro in March who said ‘YES’. Not long after that, Ubi granted an interview stating that wedding plans are already in the works for this year and the couple flew to London to shop for her wedding gown and other materials.

PDP Lost Power For Failing To Adhere To Single Term Agreement – Aliyu Babangida

Niger State governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, on Friday, claimed that the defeat of the People’s Democratic Party at both national and state elections was not surprising to Nigerians, adding that the defeat was as a result of the refusal of the party to adhere to the single term agreement.

The governor spoke in Minna as a special guest of honour at the convocation lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Minna.

Supreme Court sacks Ondo Rep for unlawful defection

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered a member of House of Representatives representing Akure South/North Federal Constituency of Ondo State, Ifedayo Abegunde, to vacate his seat on account of his defection from the Labour Party, which sponsored his election in 2011, to the now defunct Action Congress of Nigeria.

In a unanimous decision by the seven-man panel, led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, the apex court held that Abegunde's defection could not be justified since his excuse of purported division in the Labour Party was not in existence in the 'national structure' of the party.

It’s been six months in hell, says Osaze

Nigeria striker Osaze Odemwingie has relived his six-month injury nightmare at Stoke City just as he is back in training in a bid to regain full fitness.

Osaze has been sidelined since last August after suffering a serious knee ligament injury in City’s 1-0 win over the Premier League champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium and he resumed training with Stoke squad on yesterday.

“It has been tough but the medical staff have been brilliant and helped me enormously,” he told Stoke City website.

Check Out Shameless Photos Of South Africans Looting Foreigner's Properties

The massive outbreak of looting and plundering, which targeted dozens of stores, began in Soweto after a foreign shopkeeper shot dead a teenager who allegedly tried to rob him on Monday night.

The most recent looting has spread to other townships west of Johannesburg,

See more atrocities below:

Nigerians want to shut down SA businesses

The South African government has been given 48 hours to stop xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals and their shops or else their companies abroad will be shut down.

An official with the newly elected All Progressive Congress (APC), Tolu Adesanya, confirmed to eNCA that they handed down a memorandum to the South African embassy in Lagos on Wednesday.

In the memorandum, the APC party officials and members of civil society groups have demanded that South Africa take swift action against attacks on foreign nationals.

Adesanya said that Nigeria will shut down South African businesses if their demands are not met by South Africa.

Ali Baba Speaks Against Xenophobic Attacks In SA, Advises FG To Send MTN, DSTV Packing

He can’t stop talking and he won’t stop.

Ali Baba is back again and this time, he talks about the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Using his Twitter account, the famous comedian said the Nigerian government should kick out South African owned businesses in Nigerians, if the South African government cannot protect the lives of Nigerians.

“SERIOUSLY, OUR GOVT SHLD GIVE THE S/AFRICAN GOVT 48HRS & IF THE GOVT MAKES NO AMENDS, LET US ASK, MTN, DSTV, BANKS, SHOPRITE TO CLOSE SHOP” tweeted the comedian.