Kogi Gov Visits Lt. Col. Abu Ali’s Family, Gives Scholarship For 3 Children Left Behind


Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has promised the family of late Lt. Col Muhammad Abu Ali that the state government will take responsibility for the education of his three children up to university level.
Bello made this promise yesterday when he paid a condolence visit to the family of late Abu Ali in Kaduna.
The governor, who accompanied by the Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Umar Ahmed Imam commiserated with Mrs Samira Abu Ali and her children. He promised not to forget the family.
Bello was on a 2-weeks break when the fallen hero was killed by insurgents while on national duty. On his return to Kogi State, the governor paid a condolence visit on the father of the slain soldier, HRH Brigadier General Abu Ali (Rtd) in his palace at Bassa.
Governor Bello extended his condolence to all families and loved ones of all who have lost their lives in the battle against terrorism and called on the federal government to improve the welfare of military personnel who are giving everything they have to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
He urged the federal government not to forget the families of those who have died in active service.

Breast cancer symptoms manifest ‘not only through presence of a lump


Symptoms of breast cancer can come in other forms apart from the presence of a lump, experts say.
Experts say one in six women have symptoms not related to a swelling.
The symptoms of 2,300 women who were recently diagnosed with breast cancer were examined by researchers from the University College, London.

Photo: Buratai weeps as military buries fallen heroes


Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai yesterday wept as he read an emotional speech at the burial of seven soldiers killed in a Boko Haram attack at Malam Fotori, Borno state last week Friday. Giving the speech at the National burial organized for the soldiers at the National cemetery, Buratai lost control of his emotions while reading his tribute to the soldiers. Part of the tribute reads;

Photos: Baby born without anus, genitals born in Onitsha


Ononye VC wrote in from Onitsha;
    Medical doctors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra State, are in dilemma over the condition of a baby born recently without anus to determine the sex of the baby.
And in order to excrete urine and feces,the doctors had to perforate the baby's abdomen to eliminate waste.

NNPC - No plans to increase pump price to N150

NNPC last week adjusted the pump price of petrol at its mega stations nationwide from N141 to N145. In a statement released by the groups General Manager for Public Affairs, Garba Deen Muhammed, the corporation reacted to the increase and also denied claims of planning to increase pump price to N150 per liter. Read the statement below...

photo: Ritualist kill young boy with Hunchback in Delta state

A young boy called Odiriverere who has a hunchback was murdered by suspected ritualists at Kokori in Ethiope East Local Government area of Delta State last night.

Hajiya Aisha Buhari attende the Burial of Late Lt. Col. Ali and 6 others


Wife of the President Hajiya Aisha Buhari, Chief of Staff Mal. Abba Kyari attended the Burial of the fallen soldiers at the Nigerian Army Cemetary, today in Abuja 7-11-2016.

Photos: Family of Late Lt. Col. Ali crying at the Funeral

Today, gallant Nigerian soldiers who were killed by Boko Haram insurgents, were laid to rest amidst tears today at the National Cemetery Abuja....Here are photos of some of their family members in tears at the burial.

Photos: Burial Of Abu Ali, And Other Soldiers, COAS, Buratai Represents Buhari

Chief of Army staff, LT. Gen. Buratai in a handshake with the father of the slain soldier, HRH (Rtd) Brig. Gen. Abu Ali, the Etsu of Bassa at Abuja Airport.

Linda Ikeji Social (LIS) featured on CNN


New social networking site www.lindaikejisocial.com just got a feature on CNN. Yay! Read the article below...
Love her or not, she's one of Africa's most famous news and gossip writers. Now she's hoping to take on Facebook with her very own social network, which she says hit 50,000 sign-ups on the first day.
Linda Ikeji, a former model from Lagos, Nigeria, says her social network, LIS (Linda Ikeji Social) has something others lack: a one-stop shop for everything online.

Robbers killed in Kebbi while trying to snatch money from a man(Photos)


According to the information shared in Hausa by Rariya,some robbers were killed while trying to snatch money from a man in Kamba town,Dandi LGA,Kebbi state.Dandi LGA is a place where the activities of criminals are becoming worrisome.Please I am not good in Hausa.I was able to get the little info via google translation.Our Hausa readers should please interpret more.Below is the Hausa narration of the incident....

The Bill to establish the National Development Bank of Nigeria


 The Bill to establish the National Development Bank of Nigeria SB.8 2016 sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Gobir (Sokoto East Senatorial District)

Forgiving Boko Haram Is Left To God But Sending Them To God Is Our Job

According to Nigerian soldier Ridwan Ojikutu,it is the duty of the soldiers to fix terrorists' appointments with God but forgiving them is left to God.He wrote...

Photos : cute and bubbly young police officer Hadiza Muhammad

The cute and bubbly young woman is Hadiza Muhammad, a Nigerian police officer...and proudly so, judging by her Instagram posts.

Photos of Late LT. COL. M.A. ALI and his Family


LT. COL. M.A. Ali was a great leader, A good Father and a very Simple Man
Rest in Peace

Profile of late Lt. Col. MA Ali by his colleagues of 50 Regular Course

Profile of late Lt. Col. MA Ali by his colleagues of 50 Regular Course...
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

Nigerian Man Allegedly Scammed ₦189,000 By MMM Cries Out= “MMM Is A Scam!”


A Nigerian guy who claims he was scammed by the raving MMMcommunity, shared his story to Laila. According to him, all was going well with the scheme until he decided to open an account for his cousin who also bares the same surname with him

How to deal with oily skin

People with oily skin have an inevitable habit of fighting the unwanted shine resulting from a clog in the pores which also causes pimples, acne and several other skin problems.

Eating an egg daily ‘can reduce’ risk of stroke, heart diseases

Eating at least one egg per day will decrease the potential of contracting heart diseases and having a stroke, says a review published in the Journal of American College of Nutrition.

Saraki lied he bought a house from proceeds of rice but he actually obtained a loan- witness


Michael Wetkas, a detective of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, said Senate President Bukola Saraki borrowed money to buy a piece of property in Lagos, but that he claimed the money was from the sale of rice and sugar.

Dangers of Soft Drink

 
Soft drinks etc is one of the most consumed beverages in the Nigeria, second only to water. Here in Nigeria, we consumes upto 57 gallons of soft drinks per person every year as form of refreshment after a hectic day, on the road during a frustrating traffics form of entertsinment and all tha

Security Vehicles Made By Brothers From Ekiti State

Here are photos of 'Made in Nigeria' security vehicles reportedly produced by two brothers from Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti state.. According to the online user who shared these, the vehicles are very strong and durable

Photo of the Gallant soldier, Lt. Col. Abu Ali who was killed by Boko Haram members

He was killed in an ambush attack by Boko Haram members at Mallam Fatori, Borno state on Friday. Left behind to mourn him is his pretty wife and daughter. May his soul rest in peace

Woman stabs husband and his lover with knives after catching them in bed together - photos

A Facebook user, Daniel Kemps Kemps, shared a graphic photos of a man and a woman who were allegedly stabbed by the man's wife after she caught her husband in bed with the woman above. Looks so unreal! He wrote:

Police burst fake INEC result sheets printing syndicate in Port Harcourt - Photos


The Printing Press, Help-Mate Consult located at 12 Isiokpo Street D-Line Port Harcourt was printing fake result sheets for seven local government areas of the Rivers South-East when the police stormed the facility upon a tip off by a concerned citizen

Nigerian burn survivor gets an amazing makeover - photos


Lagos-based make up artist Olasumbo Ojatuwase Komolafe gave her client, a burn survivor, an amazing makeover on her birthday.

1,500 workers risk job loss as Erisco quits Nigeria for China, Kenya

Erisco Foods, one of Africa’s top tomato paste maker, owned by Eric Umeofia, says it is quitting Nigeria for Kenya, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire and Ethiopia.
Umeofia, who confirmed the development in an interview with NAN  in Lagos on Sunday said that his goal was also to have dominant tomato paste manufacturing presence in at least 20 African countries in the near future.

Trump - We Need To Get Nigerians Out Of America, they are Corrupt and are Everywhere


We need to get the Africans out. Not the blacks, the Africans. Especially the Nigerians. They’re everywhere. I went for a rally in Alaska and met just one African in the entire state. Where was he from? Nigeria! He’s in Alaska taking our jobs.

Train crushes Trader to death in enugu

There is anger and indignation in Enugu state following the ramming of a train into a cluster of traders and buses at the popular Ogbete Main Market, Enugu state.The train driver refused to sound his horn, eyewitnesses said.

photos: 6 Siblings Who Died Of Food Poisoning In Anambra Buried

It was all tears in the peaceful community of EKWULUMMILI in Anambra state as 6 siblings who died recently as a result of food poising were committed to mother earth.

Photos: Hawker crushed to death by truck along Ibadan Lagos expressway

The young boy who was hawking her wares was crushed by a state project truck along Ibadan Lagos expressway earlier today. So sad.

Basketmouth will ‘run for president’ in 2019, if Trump defeats Clinton


Bright Okpocha, Nigerian comedian known to fans as Basketmouth, says he would vie for Nigeria’s presidency in 2019 if Donald Trump wins the US presidential election.

Trump, the Republican party candidate, will square up against Hillary Clinton of the Democratic party, on November 8 when Americans will vote for their next president.

Femi Kuti: Buhari asked for my support but I turned him down

Femi Kuti, Afrobeat mastero, has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari sought his support in the buildup to the election.

The artiste spoke in a manner suggesting that Buhari solicited his assistance through Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

Photos : Strange-looking baby reportedly born in Kaduna State

Hausa news page, Zuma Times claims that the baby was born yesterday, Thursday, November 3, at an undisclosed hospital in Kaduna State..

man spends N2.8bn on a licence plate

Balwinder Sahni’s purchase of a licence plate number for an estimated $9 million (N2,837,250,000) may be deemed otherworldly extravagant but the Dubai-based property developer insists he’s a “simple man”.

‘Nigerians often search for pornography, rape videos on Google’

Chude Jideonwo, co-founder of Red Media, says the most searched topics by Nigerians on Google are pornography, suicide and rape videos.

Jideonwo said this on Thursday at the Excellence in Leadership conference holding at Daystar Christian Centre, Ikeja, Lagos.

FUTO final year student builds solar-powered tricycle


Ekomobong Finbarr, a final year student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has developed a solar-powered tricycle.

Kaduna Polytechnic expels 68 students for examination malpractice

68 students of Kaduna Polytechnic have been expelled for examination malpractice and another for gaining admission with forged result.

A document uploaded on the institution’s website lists the names, department, and level of study of the students.
The decision was made by the academic board at a meeting held on October 26 and 27.

Bill Gates’ children won’t inherit his $81bn fortune


Bill Gates, Microsoft creator, says none of his children would inherit his $81.7 billion fortune.

Gates who’s the world’s richest man says his wealth would be given away to charity when he dies.

The 69-year-old software entrepreneur said this Wednesday on ITV’s This Morning show.

Former Oceanic bank staff sentenced to 195 years in jail for N21m fraud


Justice Dije Abdu Aboki of the Kano state High Court today convicted and sentenced former Oceanic bank staff, Aliyu Suleiman, to 195 years imprisonment for allegedly stealing over N21, 000,000 (Twenty one Million Naira only) from Albasu Microfinance Bank.

Photos: Primary school partially collapses in Lagos

A primary school partially collapsed at Eredo Epe, Lagos state. Thankfully there was no casualty

President Buhari confess that he almost resigned my position as President


President Muhammadu Buhari says he felt like “absconding” after seeing the enormity of the challenges facing the country when he assumed office, The president says he was bewildered to notice there was nothing was left for him to start off his administration

12 year old boy charged for stabbing an 11 year old to death in South Africa

An unidentified 12 year old, appeared in court Tuesday for stabbing another boy, 11 year old Granville Bosel to death.

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