Explosions Reported at US Military Base in Japan

Multiple explosions were heard at about 1 a.m. local time at a warehouse at the US army base in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo. No injuries have been reported yet.
The site is located near residential areas.

Sagami General Depot is used for the storage of fuel and munitions. As the facility has been underused lately, Washington and Tokyo held talks on the return of most of the 200-hectare territory to Japan.

Russian Lawmakers Slam Obama Over Hypocritical Congrats to War-Torn Ukraine

State Duma lawmakers bashed the White House for the ill taste it demonstrated in Obama’s “hypocritical” and “impudent” congratulations to his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko.

Recently, US President Barack Obama congratulated Poroshenko and the people of Ukraine on the 24th anniversary of the country's independence. In his message, Obama noted that Kiev's new government is as close as ever to materializing its vision of a democratic and prosperous Ukraine.

China’s Rising Power Leaves US Doubting Its Capabilities

China’s technological advancement raises concern in the US as they feel that China is challenging all major foundations of America’s military power, a former US defense official said in a speech on Wednesday.

“We Won’t Get Favours From Buhari By Attacking Him” – Igbo Group Tells Kinsmen

A pan Igbo socio-cultural organization, Igbo Renaissance Movement has advised leaders of the region to approach President Muhammadu Buhari with humility or lose any form of goodwill from the nation’s leader.

National Coordinator, Chris Chukwubuzor Azuka in a statement issued in Kano Sunday, described the attack on Buhari as ‘misplaced aggression’.

Man Molests 34-Year-Old Poor Widow To Death In Ebonyi

A 34-year-old widow and mother of four in Egwudunagu village, Amachi community in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mrs. Ogodo Egede has allegedly been defiled to death by one Alex Nwabu, a 40-year-old man in the area.

Nwabu, who allegedly committed the act in the deceased house in the night, was said to have been having constant affair with the widow with a threat to kill her if she dared disclose it to anyone.

Jonathan Spent 140 Billion As Consultancy Fee For 2nd Niger Bridge - Gov Oshiomole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that a whooping N140bn was paid as consultancy fee for the construction of a second Niger bridge by the last administration. Oshiomhole  said this while reacting to insinuations that the Buhari led government was victimizing the Igbos because they did not vote for him. He said if at all there was any victimization, it was in the last administration.

    "For those who are interested in politics of sharing, I am not interested; I am interested in the politics of baking. If the competent hands come from one family and they will deliver to the nation so be it. If a Kenyan can be elected as an American President why should we continue to discuss South South or South East.

Gunmen Abduct Monarch's Mother-In-Law In Ondo

Mrs Omogbene Adeborile, 65, mother-in-law to Oba Fredrick Obateru-Akinruntan, the Olugbo of Ugboland, has been abducted by gunmen in Igbotako in Ondo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that Adeborile was abducted on Saturday at her residence in Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State at about 10p.m.

Obasanjo: In 2 Months Under Buhari, We Are Witnessing Nigeria Of Our Dream

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said in just two and a half months of the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians were already witnessing the Nigeria of their dream.

Speaking at his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta when officials of the National Association of Nigerians Students (NANS) paid him a visit on Friday,  the former President called for unalloyed support for the new government, adding, “in the last two and a half months, Nigerians have started to witness a Nigeria of their dreams,”

Photos from the traffic robbery at Oshodi on Friday

Can more readers send in photos and tell their stories so we can share here? The more these cases are brought to light, the better our chances of getting the police to pay more attention and do something about it. Another  reader shares her story after the jump...

18 year old dies after drunken punch in Malia

A gifted sportsman from a top public school died after an assault outside a club on Crete as he awaited his A-level results.

Archie Lloyd, 18, was punched in a drunken row in Malia,, a notorious party town in Greece and hit his head on the ground, Greek police confirmed.

After refusing treatment, he returned to his hotel by cab in the early hours, and was found dead by friends soon after.

Sen. Saraki reaches out to former Gov Bola Tinubu

Multiple sources say that despite his public show of defiance, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has started reaching out to some of the aggrieved leaders of the APC.
Saraki is one of the gladiators in the clash of egos and wills that followed the Senate leadership election on June 9 and subsequent appointment of principal officers.

Bishop Kukah is a bridge that should not be burnt - By Reno Omokri

Article written by former presidential aide Reno Omokri who is pictured with Bishop Kukah above in 1999. Read below...

I have hardly felt as much sadness as I did observing the savage media attack on the person of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah over his recent comments on the state of the nation. Bishop Kukah has a consistent history of not aligning with any political party or personality. He stands for truth, which can be bitter.

Oby Ezekwezili, Her Barber,the Chibok Girls & The Tales By Moonlight - Edgar

Suddenly the music has stopped. Immediately we achieved a peaceful transition from the last administration our heroine has suddenly gone quiet or is it me, have we found the girls or am I missing something?

Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Army Chief’s Advance Team

One soldier was killed in an ambush Friday during a daring visit by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, to troops currently battling Boko Haram terrorists in parts of Borno state.

The army chief, who arrived Maiduguri first, set out on the journey through Mafa to Gamboru-Ngala border town where regrouping terrorists were dislodged recently.

This Corp Member Serving In Akwa Ibom State Is Missing

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NYSC STATE COORDINATOR OF AKWA-IBOM STATE.

Any one with useful information about the corp member below should kindly report to the state coordinator's office at federal secretariat, abak road, uyo, Akwa Ibom state or his
Next of kin : kudi Adekunle (08051984440);
Name: Adekunle Akeem Afolabi
Phone number : (08024394665)
Ppa: Itam Secondary School, ITU LGA, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

Nigerians Will Pelt Jonathan With Stones If…- Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole, who chaired a special committee set up by the National Economic Council, NEC, in this interview with Sunday Vanguard insists that the President Goodluck Jonathan administration plundered the nation’s economy despite the defence being put forward by the former Minister of Finance, and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Woman Bites Off Tenant’s Ear Over N1,500 Electricity Bill In Edo

A middle-aged lady, Miss Faith Idehen, has been rushed to the Central Hospital Benin City, Edo State after sustaining a deep ear bite during a fight with the daughter of her landlord in the state.
Idehen, aged 23 years and a hairdresser at the Oba Market located in the heart of Benin City, had a raw deal with her landlord’s daughter simply identified as Vivian, who is a single mother of two, over delayed payment of N1, 500 electricity bill.

What Would You Do If Your Spouse Told You He Stole N100m From Government? - Family

This was the question asked by Punch today on their relationship section. So am asking you NLers to answer this question.


Marriage counsellors say it is normal for people to share their workplace experiences with their spouses; in fact, they are supposed to act as confidants to each other. Assuming their spouses confide in them that they stole N100m from government coffers, some Nigerians told SATURDAY PUNCH what they would do

Vietnam Seizes 2.3 Tons Of Elephant Tusks Inside Nigerian Wood Shipment

Police and customs officers in Da Nang on Friday seized more than two metric tons of elephant tusks inside a timber container from Nigeria.

Officers said the tusks were hidden in many bags buried deep under more than a thousand wood logs.
The shipment arrived at Tien Sa Port in the central city on August 11.
Vietnam has banned ivory trade since the 1990s, and yet it has been fueled by the rising affluence in recent years and the demand for using ivories for decoration.

We’re not ritual killers, say African religions

The Association of African Traditional Religion, Nigeria and Overseas, on Thursday said that contrary to public perceptions, its members don’t indulge in ritual killings.

US Frowns At Oshiomhole Over Comments On $6bn Theft

The United States is presently showing displeasure over comments made by the Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, that some senior officials of the Department of State had given a name of a former minister who served under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan and alleged the the said person stole $6 billion.

Lawmaker Disgraced for Forging UNIPORT Certificate (PHOTO)

Following alleged forgery of University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Certificate by one lawmaker representing Aba North State Constituency, Mr. Emeka Nnamani, the institution has through its Registrar disowned the lawmaker, Nnamani as a graduate of the University, saying he did not graduate.

China To Invest $1 Billion In Nasarawa

Chinese government is ready to invest one billion dollars in Nasarawa State in the next five years through Tongyi group as part of its strategic partnership aimed at boosting commerce and trade.

This was disclosed by Mr. Yong Shubo, the general manager China public procurement in a chat with news men shortly after an interactive section with Nasarawa state government officials at government house Lafia.

Mr. Shubo said that China will invest in the areas of power generation, mining, airport construction, and road construction which are expected to create jobs and generate wealth for the citizens of the state.

Extortionists At The Airports (Nigerian Airport corporate beggars)

On Monday, a girl who was billed to wed on Saturday returned from UK aboard British Airways flight. After going through Immigration checks, she went to the carousel to pick her luggage. As she was exiting from arrivals, she was stopped by a Nigerian Customs Service officer who directed her to open her luggage. She complied. After they searched her luggage and did not find anything incriminating, they picked her wedding gown and said it was contraband; therefore she had to pay N30, 000 tax for it. She protested and said that it was her personal effect; that she did not buy it for sale and there was only one wedding gown in her luggage. They insisted she must pay.

Igbo Corper That Converted To Islam Over Buhari Writes Nigerians An Open Letter

I just got a call and this email from Chukwuma Austin Dike, the Igbo corp member who recently shocked Nigerians after he converted to Islam from Christianity. Chukwuma, (pictured above), was serving as a Batch C corp member in Konshisha LGA Benue State when he made the conversion to fulfill his Buhari vow.