Trader arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the MMIA,Lagos

A 38-year-old man, Jude Izuchukwu, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while trying to smuggle a 9.375 kilogramme of compressed cannabis out of the country.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspect, who claimed to be “living from hand to mouth,” was apprehended on Monday by officials of NDLEA while attempting to board an Ethiopian flight to China.

Shocking:Over 50 Burnt Bodies Recovered In Gamboru Market, Borno

The survivors and rescue workers recounted on May 7, 2014, Wednesday, how they recovered remains of dozens of people burnt beyond recognition in various shops at the main Gamboru market in Borno State.

It has been gathered that the deceased sought refuge in small shops during Boko Haram 5-hour-long raid on Gamboru Ngala town on May 5, 2014, Monday.

Ex Niger-Delta militant, Asari Dokubo says the Chibok girls are not missing, calls it a 'SCAM

Ex-militant leader, Asari Dokubo provides a new twist to the abduction of the 234 Chibok school girls.

Dokubo has joined the small, but vocal set of Nigerians who believe that the kidnapping of over 200 girls from a boarding school in Chibok, Borno never happened.

In a series of posts on Facebook, Dokubo claimed that the early contradictory messages from the principal of the school and local officials essentially rendered the whole story untrue.

Nollywood Actress dies during childbirth

One of the popular Nollywood actresses, Ijeoma Okorie died during childbirth recently.. This report was gotten from Actors  Guild of Nigeria AGN, Rivers state chapter. She was said to have died with her twins.. So sad..

This is not good news at all..when the process of bringing another being(s) to life turns to be the one that takes the mother’s life away

Why I quit PDP for APC - Atiku

After weeks of speculation, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mr. Abubakar said he is now a member of the opposition coalition, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and that he will hand in his resignation letter to the PDP on Monday.

20yr old Nigerian Isaac Ojiabo stabs his mother to death in Maryland

20 year old Isaac Anya Ojiabo Jr.  has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Joy Ojiabo, who was found beaten and stabbed to death at their million dollar home in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Lola Alao, Nollywood Actress Now Working As A Sales Girl In A Supermarket In US

Actress Lola Alao is presently facing hard times in the US. The Nollywood actress, producer and businesswoman has been living with her Atlanta-based hubby, IT expert called Ajibola, in the USA, since 2013.

Gunmen kill Newswatch editor in Lagos

GUNMEN in two Sport Utility Vehicles shot an assistant editor with Saturday Newswatch newspaper, Mr. Toyin Obadina, on Friday in Ikorodu, a suburb in Lagos State.


It was learnt that although the 50-year-old indigene of Ogun State did not die on the spot, he died on Sunday after a surgery to remove the bullets lodged in his stomach.

The West African Examinations Council has announced the introduction of 39 new subjects in its examinations.

The Council’s Acting Head, Test Development Division, Mrs. Olayinka Ajibade, who announced this, said the new subjects would commence in this year’s May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination.

2face,Blackface And Faze Re-Unites On Stage

his is Plantation Boyz reloaded. After so many years of separation between the popular musicians Plantaintion Boyz, no news have been heard about them again! They even behave like enemies, even faze and black faze were no where to be found at 2face wedding in Dubai, but this is new year and Guess these three talented musicians have decided to excrete the bad blood between them as they took the stage together last night in Festac town.

Popular Nollywood Actor Emeka Ike’s Properties Taken Over By Court!

Its a pity! This is not a good way to start this year, for popular actor Emeka Ike this is not the best of times him and as a school proprietor , the actor ventured into another business and turned educationist’s with his school located at 1, Raji Olamideji Crescent, Magodo beside PMS filling station on CMD road but unfortunately the school was shut down or better still taken possession of by the court last week Friday, January 24, 2014 after a protracted court case that lasted for 5 years.

I never cheated on 9ice - Toni Payne

In 2010, Alapomeji song smith 9ice and his wife Toni Payne announced there was trouble in paradise and called their marriage of two years quits amidst cheating rumours, throwing the entire entertainment sector in fits especially with the lyrical-war that ensued between 9ice and Ruggedman.

AU gets new chairperson from Mauritania

“I am deeply honoured to be the chairperson of AU; this, for me, is a mark of confidence which I truly appreciate,” he said.

Mauritania has been elected the new Chairperson of the African Union with President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz taking over from Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn of Ethiopia.

Flamboyant lifestyle of son of Nigeria’s Inspector General Of Police

Jamil Abubakar is the first son of the current Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar. He is a Kingston University-trained Computing Information Systems and Multimedia graduate and is currently a pilot with Elite Airwings.

He belongs to the ‘premium’ class of ‘Big Boys’. He’s called JamBoy amongst his friends.

Kcee To Feature Nicki Minaj & Surprise YMCMB Artiste For N68 Million

Limpopo master KCee has concluded plans to feature American rap star Nicki Minaj and a surprise Young Money Cash Money Baby (YMCMB) artiste on a new track.

According to the agent in the Kcee camp who leaked the story, the deal is worth N 68 Million.

Soso Sobrekon, Kcee’s manager confirmed the story to The NET NG.

“We are in the USA trying to get some collaboration done.

Ola Jordan shows off her dancer’s body in striking seee-through top

It was a night honouring cover stars, and to that end Ola Jordan was on hand to collect her framed memento at Claridges on Tuesday evening.

Dog Faces Trial For Biting Bank Worker’s Penis In Lagos

The police in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, have arrested and charged a dog with biting a bank worker’s penis at  Idowu Anisere Street, off Governor’s Road in Ikotun, Lagos.

The police also charged the owner of the dog, Adebowale Gabriel, 31, before Mrs M.B. Folami at Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court Lagos.

Joseph Yobo Joins Norwich City On Loan

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Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, has sealed a loan move to English
Premier League side Norwich City, his Turkish club Fenerbache has announced.

Valencia signs Seydou Keita

The 34-year-old began his professional career in France, turning out for Marseille, Lorient and Lens before his first move to Spain.

he Malian midfielder has signed with los Che until the end of the season, and has the option of a further year, subject to the completion of his medical

Father ties his 7 children to wheel-barrow for sale

WERRI — Palpable confusion reigned in Owerri, yesterday, as a father tied his seven children, including his triplet, to a wheel-barrow and was heading to an unknown destination before officials of Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development intervened