Protesting Lawyers Disrupt NBA Session Over Amaechi!

Members of the Port-Harcourt branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), on Monday disrupted a session of the law body’s annual conference over an invitation extended to former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Ameachi to address them.
The placard-carrying protesters opposed Ameachi’s presence on the ground that Amaechi’s government shut courts in the state for one year during his tenure.

The protest degenerated into brawl when Ameachi, who was the co-chairman of the session, wanted to speak and another group of lawyers challenged the protesters.

Toddler Dies After Eating Poisoned Rice (pictures Of Suspects)

There was confusion in the Ijora Badia area of Lagos State when a two-year-old boy, Ibrahim, died after eating a plate of rice suspected to have been poisoned.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the food was prepared by his mother, Fatimoh Azeez.

Fatimoh, however, said the food was eaten by other members of her family who were not hurt, adding that she suspected that one of her sisters-in-law, Fatimoh Rasaki, who had visited her on the day of the incident, had a hand in the death of the child.

Panel To Probe Amaechi Begins Sitting In Port Harcourt

The probe panel set-up to investigate the immediate past administration of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has said it is not out to witch-hunt anyone.

Chairman of the committee, Justice George Omereji said this during his inaugural address to declare the sitting open.

Justice Omereji said the commission would give room for fair hearing to all parties, adding that all parties had the liberty to contract the services of any legal representative of their choice.

MTN Scraps Early Debt Payment Amid Currency Shortage

MTN Group Limited has abandoned plans to repay early, about $500 million of debt held in Nigeria, saying it can’t get hold of dollars in the African wireless carrier’s biggest market.

“We had looked to do the early resettlement but currently we are not able to,” Nik Kershaw, Head of Investor Relations, told Bloomberg on phone monday.

Suicide Bomber Hits Damaturu, Five Killed

Reports reaching DAILY POST has it that a suicide bomber struck at a busy area in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital this morning. At least five people were killed from the explosion with more than 20 others injured. Director of Media and Publicity to Yobe State Governor, Abdullahi Bego, confirmed that the dead have been evacuated to the mortuary while the injured victims are currently being attended to by health and emergency workers. Security personnel have cordoned the area. Details later…

Go and make peace with Tinubu - FFK advices Fashola

The former Minister thinks Fashola should make peace with Tinubu in the wake of the corruption allegations being leveled against him...

Lagos Police Command smashes notorious cult gang, 14 members arrested

The Lagos State Police Command has recorded yet another success in its fight against Cultism and Armed Robbery in the State. In a bid to make good its promise to chase out armed robbers and cultists from the State, the Command has smashed a notorious robbery/cultist group that has continually unleashed a reign of terror on the residents of Mushin and Idi-Oro Areas of Lagos. Acting on diligently sourced and managed intelligence, the Command swooped in on the gang and a total of fourteen of the gang members have so far been arrested. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Owoseni while appealing to Lagosians to remain calm and to continue to furnish the Command with vibrant and actionable intelligence, hereby warns all cultists and armed robbers that the Command will employ all legal means within his disposal to decisively deal with them and their sponsors cum benefactors, adding that unless and until they desist from such nefarious activities, there shall be no hiding place for them.

Acid attack victim weds. "It was a day I thought I'd never have" she writes

Sonali Mukherjee-Tewary's world came crashing on April 22, 2003 after three men poured acid on her face. The horrific attack left her disfigured and blind. Then one day, a stranger contacted her and offered to pay for her surgery. What began as a phone call turned into a love story. Here is Sonali's story of pain, courage, healing, and finding love...
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Boy 'born with 3 penises' undergoes pioneering surgery to leave him with just one

A little boy born with three penises in an incredibly rare occurrence has undergone pioneering surgery to correct the abnormality. According to reports, the two-year-old pictured above with his mum suffers from diphallia, a rare condition where a male is born with two penises.

He also had a third penis considered rudimentary, or undeveloped. In addition, the unnamed boy was born without an anus.
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EFCC chairman accused of diverting N1trillion loot recovered from corrupt politicians

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been accused of diverting over N1tn recovered from corrupt politicians who forfeited their loots. A man named George Uboh recently petitioned the Senate, accusing the chairman of the anti-graft agency of diverting money recovered from corrupt politicians including former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha; and ex-Inspector-General of Police, Tafa Balogun.

Buhari raises 13-member panel to probe weapon procurement since 2007

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Security Adviser to convene an investigative committee on the procurement of hardware and munitions in the Armed Forces from 2007 till now, a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said.
According to the statement, the investigative committee’s mandate is to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining the procurement process in the Armed Forces.
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Salary Structures In Nigeria And Their Full Meanings

A lot of people in the Nigerian labor market tend to ask questions about the meaning of the various salary structures in Nigeria. 

I hear people ask, what is the meaning of CONTISS, CONUASS, CONRAISS, CONTOPSAL, CONPSS, CONMESS, CONHESS,CONJUSS, CONPASS etc .

Nigeria's Roadside Eye Doctor Performs Operations Under Lagos Bridge. Shocking!

A Nigerian, who works under a bridge in Lagos, claims to have a cure for many eye problems. He’s the Lagos Street Optician. “I learnt it from my family but I wanted to learn more so I went to natural medicine school,” explains Mr Faith. Many Nigerians claim to have cures to many ailments, and this “optician” claims to use plants and traditional herbs to heal short sightedness, watery eyes, itchy eyes and more. “Eye wey no dey see well, eye wey dey itch, eye wey dey comot water!” says the Eye Doctor to all who pass by.

Senate Plans To Embarrass Lamorde For Investigating Saraki's Wife - TheCable

The efforts of the senate to investigate Ibrahim Lamorde, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for allegedly diverting N1 trillion recovered from corrupt politicians, are down to EFCC’s recent probe of Toyin Saraki, wife of the senate president, an official of the commission has said.

Tinubu jittery because Buhari likes Fashola; Boko Haram won’t end soon – Gani Adams

National Coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) Otunba Gani Adams, first came to the limelight when the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo incarcerated him over attacks and reprisals by rival factions of his group.

Since that episode and eventual reconciliation with the founder, Dr Fredrick Faseun in 2005, he has worked towards putting the OPC at the forefront of promotion of Yoruba culture and tradition in Nigeria and abroad, with accolades to show for his efforts.

‘ Why There Is Improved Power Supply’ - Acting MD YEDC

Anti-corruption disposition of President Muhammadu Buhari has been linked to the improved gas supply and relative stability in power supply across the nation.

Acting Managing Director of Yola Electricity Distribution Company, YEDC, Baba Umar Mustapha, stated this in his maiden interaction with journalists at the headquarters of Yola DISCO.

How Obasanjo Ordered NNPC To Retain NLNG Dividends-thisday

Following the controversy surrounding the retention of dividends paid by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Company Limited to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), it has emerged that the initial directive to retain its 49 per cent share of dividends was actually given by former President Olusegun Obasanjo when he was in office.


Arising from this is another brewing controversy as to whether the dividends belong to the Federation Account for sharing amongst the three tiers of government, or just to the federal government, in this case the NNPC.

Ambode Cancels Fashola's Last Minute Lekki Land Allocations

Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state, has revoked the allocation of over25 plots of land by his predecessor, Babatunde Fashola, in his final days in office.

TheCable understands that the expansive land at Lekki Phase One had been allocated to the Lagos State Water Corporation in 1998 by the then military administrator of the state, Mohamed Marwa, while the certificate of occupancy was signed by Bola Tinubu, former governor of the state, in 2006.
However, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who was the permanent secretary of the Lagos state ministry of lands under Fashola, had reportedly informed the former governor that the land was “available”.
The land was officially parcelled into 25plots and shared by Fashola who went on to sign the certificates of occupancy on May 26, three days to his exit from office.

Presidency Queries Why Yakasaai, Others Did Not Tell GEJ To Probe IBB, OBJ,

Presidency has again stated that the administration of president Mohammadu Buhari will not shelve the probing of the past government of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the face of monumental fraud and corruption.

It however revealed that no one is under probe at the moment, saying that the government is only taking briefings and gathering evidences to prosecute corrupt officials of the past government.

The presidency’s reiteration followed an accusation of selective probe by a prominent Northern leader, Tanko Yakassai.

Successful Candidates For The 2015 Nigerian Air Force Recruitment Exercise

The name of successful applicants for the Nigerian Air Force Zonal Recruitment Exercise conducted nationwide between 15th - 20th June 2015 is out. They are hereby invited for the final interview scheduled to hold at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kawo, Kaduna from 13th September - 3th October 2015.

Click the link to check if you were shortlisted

Policemen Kill Trailer Driver, Assistant Over N500 Bribe

The killing of the trailer driver and his assistant was said to have followed their refusal to part with a N500 bribe demanded by the policemen at a roadblock


Policemen in Taraba State have killed a trailer driver and his assistant. The killing of the trailer driver and his assistant was said to have followed their refusal to part with a N500 bribe demanded by the policemen at a roadblock.

Photos: Ogonis head to the street, demand due process for the cleanup of their community by FG

Ogoni indigenes in Rivers state held a peaceful protest at Akpaja street in Ogoni land. They are demanding for due process in the proposed cleanup exercise of the oil spills in their community by the federal government. President Buhari on August 5th ordered a fast track environmental cleanup of Ogoniland. Continue to see more photos from the protest..

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Prophet Breaks Wife’s Leg, Chains Son, 32 Others

A self-acclaimed pastor, identified as Prophet Emmanuel (saw name withheld), has allegedly beaten his wife to coma and broken her leg. The prophet also reportedly chained his son within the premises church at Berger area of the Lagos metropolis. Emmanuel was arrested by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) and later handed over to the police at Surulere Police Station.

Osinbajo At The 55th Anniversary Of NBA (Pics

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo were special guests at the opening of the 55th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

   Speaking at the occasion President Muhammadu Buhari reaffirmed his administrations readiness to fight/curb corruption.
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My Late Father’s Friend Raped Me Twice, Says 8-yr-old Girl.. I only assisted her financially—54-yr-old suspect

•....…As man, 42, defiles 8-yr-old in Ibadan

By Evelyn Usman & Ola Ajayi
Policemen attached to Area ‘B’ Command, Apapa, Lagos, have arrested a 54-year-old man for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl in Ajegunle area of Lagos. This came as a 42-year-old man, identified as Bala, was arrested by police in Oyo State for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl in Ibadan. On the Ajegunle incident, the victim (names withheld ) told policemen that the suspect, who is her late father’s friend, had had carnal knowledge of her twice.
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Photo: UN sec-Gen lays wreath at scene of bomb blast at UN House Abuja

UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon who is currently in Nigeria this morning laid a wreath at the scene of the bomb blast that rocked the UN House Abuja on August 26th 2011. 21 people died while 60 were injured. Ban Ki Moon later had a meeting with the staff of the UN House Abuja.

Check out Photos from Chief of Army Staff's visit to Borno over the weekend

Photos from the Chief of Army Staff,  Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai's visit to some military stations in Mafa, Dikwa part of Borno state over the weekend. More photos after the jump...

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.