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Another Nigerian student sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug trafficking

A 28 year old Nigerian student, Prince Bartholowmew Obitube, has been sentenced to death by a high court in Malaysia for trafficking drugs. The Shah Alam High Court yesterday Feb 26th gave the death penalty to Obitube after he was found guilty of trafficking cannabis, also known as marijuana. The accused, a student with a private college in Kuala Lumpur, was arrested with 9,189kg of cannabis at Desa Satu Apartment, Gombak on Aug 20, 2011. According to the facts of the case, Obitube was caught by police from the Gombak Narcotic Crime Investigation Department, following a tip off, within the apartment area after he tried to run away with a backpack containing the drugs. The offense, under the Dangerous Drugs Act in the country, provides a mandatory death sentence upon conviction. Source: Malaysia Star

Revealed! Soldiers Withdrew From Check-Point Hours Before Yobe School Attack,Trade Union Demand Probe

As the nation mourns the recent Boko haram attack in Yobe which has claimed many young lives, Nasir el rufai reposted an article from a news site suggesting that the Nigerian army mysteriously withdrew from their position near the area a couple of hours before the attack. The article quotes Yobe State governor Ibrahim Gaidam as the one revealing these allegations, It goes: The governor of Yobe State, Ibrahim Gaidam has disclosed that Soldiers guarding a checkpoint near the Federal government College Buni Yadi, were gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members laid siege in the early hours of Tuesday were mysteriously withdrawn hours before the attack. The governor who spoke through his spokesman, Abdullahi Bego said survivors and community leaders told Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam when he visited the now-deserted and destroyed secondary school 70 kilometers south of the state capital, Damaturu. “The community complained to the governor that yesterday the military were ...

Cherubim & Seraphim Church Claims their Pastor's Nude Pictures On The Internet Was A SetUp

Recently naked photos of the 80year old Head Prophet of the Cherubim and Seraphim, Idimu District in Alimosho Lagos State, Prophet Timothy Adewoye, went viral alleging that he had sex with a married woman who worshiped in his church. 

Prophet Ajanaku's Corpse Still In Mortuary, Not Buried By Occultic Priests -- Family

When news broke that the god-like General Overseer (GO) of Christ Revival Victory Chapel International (CRVCI), Prophet Elijah Ajanaku died, it sounded unbelievable, but the unfolding revelations after his death brought to question his kind of worship. Though there has been much news about the death of the man whose words during his time sent shivers down the spine of everybody present, for some time now there has been many reports as to how he died. While some claimed he was purportedly buried by cult members

PRESIDENTIAL MEDIA CHAT TAKES PLACE TOMORROW

Another edition of the Presidential Media Chat will be broadcast live on the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Voice of Nigeria (VON) at 7pm tomorrow, Monday, February 24, 2014.

Wizkid becomes the first Nigerian artiste to have the highest number of followers on Twitter

Wizkid has blazed the trail once again by becoming the first Nigerian artiste to have the highest number of followers on Twitter. He reached the feat on February 19, 2014. The act now holds the record of the most popular Nigerian artiste on twitter with approximately 1,000,245 followers ahead of artistes such as D’banj who has 816 thousand followers, Don Jazzy who has 719 thousand, 2face Idibia who has 686 thousand followers and Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji who can boast of 543 thousand followers as the time of this report.

Meet a 23-year-old girl who’s growing a beard

MEET the 23-year-old girl who’s growing a beard — and says she feels more feminine than ever. Harnaam Kaur, from Slough, suffers with polycystic ovary syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth. 

Nigeria restaurant selling cooked human meat dishes busted

A restaurant in the Nigerian state of Anambra has been shut down after the authorities reportedly found it has been selling dishes made of human meat. The police recovered at least two fresh human heads when they arrested 11 people from the restaurant including the owner, six women and four men, following a tip-off.

Incredible! Nigerians Can Drink as Guinness Nigeria Releases Half Year Net Sales Of N53billion

Guinness Nigeria Plc., Nigeria’s foremost consumer goods company today released its interim results for the period ended 31 December 2013. The results showed a turnover of N53 billion for the company for the period under review even as the company results appeared to be impacted by continuing softness of the beer market. Speaking to the results, Mr. Seni Adetu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Guinness Nigeria Plc said continuing decline in discretionary income amongst other factors, have continued to affect the performance of the business in the year under review. “Our performance for the period ended 31st December 2013 has been impacted by the contraction of the beer market for most of the half and the shift towards the value segment mainly due to affordability and discretionary income trends.” He continued, “Contributions from strategic innovations have remained strong, as we continue to invest in our sales organisation to drive increased distribution and to...

''I perform at weddings during the day time, rob banks at night'' - Popular Musician

Thirty-six-year-old Jonathan Nsirim is not your usual armed robbery suspect. His melodious voice, well built physique and ability to play almost any musical instrument is enough to endear him to any audience. Investigations by the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad, however, revealed that although the musician performed at weddings during the day time, he was robbing banks at night. Police authorities told Metro that the indigene of Imo State belonged to a gang, which specialises in breaking and stealing from banks’ Automated Teller Machines. It was alleged that the gang was responsible for an ATM robbery in November 2013 that left three policemen dead at the Ayobo branch of Access Bank. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Umar Manko, identified the other members of the gang as Daniel Onuoha, Eyo Bassey, Tairu Kareem, Tajudeen Dosunmu, Isiah Willie and Confidence Saviour. While speaking with our correspondent, the musician said it was his passio...

Kelly Rowland's performance at Dare Art Alade's concert, Brandy also in attendance[photos]

Just like the maiden edition held in 2013, Nigeria’s king of R&B, Darey Art Alade’s Love Like A Movie II will remain in the minds of many music buffs for a long time, as the biggest and most innovative concert of our time. It was once again unforgettable experiences for the crowd that thronged Oceanview Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, February 15, 2014.   The jaw dropping show which featured International music star, Kelly Rowland left everyone spell bound with some of the most epic theatric displays ever witnessed in Nigeria. Nigerian superstars including JJC, Waje, Tiwa Savage, among others, didn’t disappoint as they thrilled and ignited the stage. With performances from former Destiny Child member, Kelly Rowland, guests could not help but scream for more as they chanted Kelly’s name after she performed hit songs off the Destiny Child platinum record like Motivation, Bump Like This, Survivor, Jumpin, Independent woman, among many other monst...

D'banj, Dangote, Femi Otedola pictured with President Jonathan at the State House

Dangote, Femi Otedola and D'banj were at the State House Abuja today Feb. 11th for the launch of the Nigerian Industrial Revolution Plan and the National Enterprise Development Plan. 

Jonathan asks his Chief of Staff Mike Oghiadome to resign to pave way for AIT Boss, Raymond Dokpesi

Sahara Reporters has reported that President Jonathan has asked his Chief of Staff, Mike Oghiadome to resign. Oghiadohme, 55, was indicted by security operatives in the messy financial misappropriation scandal currently rocking the NNPC. Oghiadome was a two-term serving deputy Governor of Edo State under Lucky Igbinedion. His sack is with immediate effect. However, Daar communications Boss, Dr Raymond Dokpesi might be announced the new Chief of Staff to president Jonathan any moment from now...

Bricklayer's wife gives birth to triplets, abandons in a 'spiritual home'

A bricklayer, Mr Adewale Omole has abandoned his wife in a `spiritual home’ after he heard that she was expecting triplets in Ado Ekiti. Narrating her story, Mrs Abosede Omole, who already had two children, told newsmen that her husband abandoned her and the babies. She said that her husband started behaving strange after she went for a scan in Lagos where she was told that she was expecting triplets. Abosede, who gave birth on Friday at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), said “my husband abandoned me even before I gave birth and he has refused to perform his responsibility as father. “He left me without food. That is why I had to relocate to this spiritual home where I have received spiritual succour and financial assistance. “Since the sudden disappearance of my husband, life has not been the same again, as I, the two children and the newly born triplets are finding it difficult to survive. “ I am begging him to come back for t...