House of Rep rejects motion to re-introduce toll gates nationwide

The House of Representatives has rejected a motion to re-introduce toll gates on roads. Rejecting the motion sponsored by Rep Francis Charles Uduyok (PDP, A/Ibom), the House said Nigerians should not be subjected to another form of hardship, especially at a time the country was in hardship.

Uduyok had in his motion said Nigerian roads were in bad conditions and that toll gates would help in maintenance and construction of interstate roads.

See how much Minister of Works says they have spent on road under Buhari

The Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola reveal that the Federal Government under this current administration has, so far, spent N73 billion on road projects across the country.

Fashola, disclosed this in Katsina, on Thursday, at the 22nd National Council of Works meeting.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the meeting has “Prioritisation and Optimisation of Allocated Road Infrastructure Funds” as its theme.

Abuja | Girls turn popular Nyanya market to prostitutes house (PHOTOS)

The chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Abdullahi Candido has condemned in strong terms the conversion of shops at the Nyanya market, Abuja into brothels, residential houses, and schools.

According to Candido, the illegal practice had contributed to hawking along the roadside, thereby making the market environment embarrassing and unhygienic.

Officials of the council discovered on Wednesday when it embarked on the evacuation of street traders at the market that several shops have been turned into residential houses, schools and “red light district” by women of easy virtue.

PDP blasts APC says Nigerians became poorer since you assumed power

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lampooned the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for the current state of the economy.

The PDP observed that since the APC came into power almost two years ago, Nigerians have been facing several problems as a result of poor leadership and implementation of policies that were anti-people.

CAF reduce official's tenure to three terms

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has set the tenure of its president to three terms in office, from next year’s election in March 2017.

CAF Media Spokesman, Junior Binyam, told BBC Sport that the new ruling was approved at Thursday’s Extraordinary General Assembly.

Nigerian Army releases 348 suspected Boko Haram members #NigeriaAt56

In the spirit of Independence anniversary celebration, the Nigerian military has handed over 348 suspected members of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram to the Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima.

The General Officer Commanding 7 division Nigerian Army, General Victor Ezugwu said the handing over of the cleared suspected terrorists arrested during counter insurgency operations in Borno state was the fifth since his assumption of command.

Arsene Wenger not obsessed with winning another trophy

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has insisted he is not obsessed about winning another trophy before he leaves the club.

The Frenchman marks 20 years in charge of the North London club on Saturday, but has experienced less success in recent years.

Since 2005, the Gunners have only won two FA Cups. Before then, they won seven major honours.

Former Arsenal player, Robert Pires, claimed that his compatriot will quit if he wins the Premier League .

SHAMEFUL! Politician catches his wife having s*x with another person (PHOTO)

A popular politician was left in shock after he caught his wife having sexual intercourse with another man.

According to the report, Kenyan politician (name withheld) has nabbed his wife having s*x with another person.

The married woman was caught by her politician husband, romping a younger man at a city lodging.

Swansea 1 Liverpool 2: James Milner spot kick seals three points for Reds

Liverpool came from behind to make it four Premier League wins in a row to pile further pressure on Francesco Guidolin with a 2-1 win over Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.

The hosts went ahead through Leroy Fer after just eight minutes from a left-wing corner swung in by Gylfi Sigurdsson. Borja headed the ball down to Van der Hoorn who tried to place it past Karuis with Fer making sure the ball crossed the line.

NDLEA arrest Man who tried to Smuggle Drugs in Noodles Packs (Photos)

Spokesman for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mitchell Ofoyeju has revealed that the agency uncovered a plot to use dry chicken flavoured noodles to smuggle cannabis through the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) in Enugu State on a plane to China. 

The alleged culprit, Benson Onyechi Esonwunne, was attempting to board an Ethiopian Airways flight from Nigeria to China when he convinced an innocent passenger to carry the box of packaged chicken flavoured noodles for him on the plane.

Couple BUSTED banging inside a Public Bus in Broad-daylight (See Photos)

A couple has been left embarrassed and disgraced after they were caught engaging in s*x right inside a bus. The two amorous lovers were filmed by worried passengers who could not believe their eyes.

Former President GEJ Independence Message to Nigerians #NigeriaAt56

Ex President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan urges Nigerians to be prayerful and support the government in his Independence Message.

Jonathan wrote: 

Nollywood Actor, Elder Maya is Dead (Photos)

Veteran Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo, popularly called Elder Maya has died. The news of his death is coming months after battling liver-related ailment. 

The sad news was made public by actor and producer, Yomi Fabiyi last night.

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#NigeriaAt56 And The Worship of Baal - Femi Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode pen this article to mark Nigeria's 56 Independence. Read below:

Nigeria is 56 years old today. Consequently it is time to speak some home-truths and look at where we are in the scheme of things.

It is time to consider how well our governnent has fared since coming to power and to compare their record of service to previous governments that were in the saddle before them. Sadly the score sheet does not look too good. 

#NigeriaAt56: We Must Return to True Federalism - Ekweremadu

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has called for sober reflection as Nigeria marks its 56th Independence anniversary, Punch reports.

He said there is the need to return to the path of true federalism as envisioned by the country’s founding fathers in order to move it forward.

SHOCKING! Woman Discharges Maggots from Private Part in Ogun State (Photo)

Residents of Olakula area of Idiroko in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State witnessed a jaw-dropping spectacle on Wednesday as maggots dropped continuously from the private parts of a woman identified as Iya Toheeb.

The scene turned chaotic as residents trooped out to see the woman sat in a car with the assistance of family members and sympathisers.

#NigeriaAt56: Don Jazzy has an inspiring message to Nigerians

CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy took to his social media page to share this inspiring piece as we celebrate Nigeria's Independence.

Read below:

#NigeriAt56: See How Google Celebrates Nigeria's Independence (Photo)

American multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products that include online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, and software, Google.com has celebrated Nigeria's Independence in style with customized flags and Nigerian colours on its page. 

A click on the side button reads the words: "Nigeria Independence Day 2016" as the company wishes Nigerians well.

Breaking | Kidnappers RELEASE Wife of CBN Governor

Wife of Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) Governor, Mrs Margaret Emefiele, kidnapped some 24 hours before, has been released by her abductors.

According to family sources she was rescued “due to the gallantry of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Forces”, in Ugoneki near Benin City and is currently recuperating in Government House, Asaba.

Flotilla Deaths | Israel pays Turkey $20 million

Israel on Friday deposited $20 million in a bank account run by the Turkish Justice Ministry, as part of a reconciliation deal between the two nations.

A report in Istanbul said that the money is intended for the families of the 10 Turkish victims who were killed during a 2010 raid on the pro-Palestinian flotilla by Israeli commandos.

NJC fire three top judges over fraud and misconduct

Nigeria’s regulatory body for the judiciary, the National Judicial Council, has recommended the compulsory retirement of three judges following allegations of fraud and other judicial misconduct.

The judges include the Chief Judge of Enugu State, A. I. umezulike; a presiding justice at the Court of Appeal in Kwara State, Mohammed Tsamiya; and Kabiru Auta of the Kano State High Court.

They were sacked by the NJC during the council’s 78th meeting held on September 29.

Evil! Man brutally kill his Parents then massacre 17 neighbours to cover up His Crime

A man (photo above) brutally killed his parents in a row over money and then went on to slaughter 17 villagers, including a three-year-old girl  to cover up his horrific crime.

27-year-old Yang Qingpei, confessed to murdering his parents after returning to his hometown Yema in China’s Yunnan Province to ask for more money, reports say.

He then went on a mass killing spree and claimed the lives of 17 villagers, including four children and one 72-year-old neighbour.

E-Money and Bro, Kcee look classy as they both step out (PHOTOS)

CEO of Five Star Music, E-Money and his elder brother, singer Kcee stepped out looking stylish as they both rocked a trad outfit in these new photos.

#NigeriaAt56: President Buhari’s Independence Day Speech (FULL TEXT)

Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray for our founding fathers without whose efforts and toil we would not reap the bounties of today.

2. I know that uppermost in your minds today is the economic crisis. The recession for many individuals and families is real. For some It means not being able to pay school fees, for others it’s not being able to afford the high cost of food (rice and millet) or the high cost of local or international travel, and for many of our young people the recession means joblessness, sometimes after graduating from university or polytechnic.

“Why Early Morning Sex Is Beneficial To Health”

A professor of Biochemistry as enumerated the amazing health benefits of having sex first thing in the morning. Prof. Musa Yakubu of the University of Ilorin has said having sex in the early morning lowers blood pressure and reduces risks of heart attack.

Yakubu of the Department of Biochemistry made the assertion in a paper, “Knocking Down the Barriers to Four O’Clock Activities and Reproductive Inadequacies”, presented at the 163rd Inaugural lecture of the university on Friday.

See the bizarre gift University staff use to mock Vice Chancellor on his birthday (PHOTOS)

Some senior staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, on Friday presented a loaf of bread and a bottle of coca cola drink as a birthday gift to the school’s embattled Vice Chancellor, Olusola Oyewole who clocked 61. This bizarre acts has deepened the call for the University VC to tender is resignation.

He has been having a running battle with the workers over allegations of financial misdeeds against ‎him and the pro-Chancellor of the university, Adeseye Ogunlewe.

EFCC Arrests APC Chieftain for N36m Land Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Benjamin Benedict Apugo at his village, Nkata Ibeku, in Abia State.

His arrest on Friday September 30th, 2016 was sequel to a 4 July, 2016 warrant issued to that effect by a Federal High Court in Umuahia  presided over by Justice D.E. Osiagor  after the accused failed to appear before the court to take his plea on  a three count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretense brought against him by the EFCC.

He was alleged to have fraudulently sold six (6) plots of land valued at N36.000,000 (Thirty Six Million Naira Only)  belonging to the Nigeria Railway Cooperation located at Umunwulari Nkata Ibeku layout, Planning Scheme Umuahia.

Ekiti State Governor’s Accounts Remain Frozen Till November 7

The two private accounts of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti in Zenith Bank will remain frozen until November 7.

This followed the adjournment till Nov. 7 of the suit in which the governor sued the EFCC for freezing his accounts.

At Friday’s hearing, Fayose’s lead counsel, Chief Mike Ozehkome, and that of the EFCC agreed on the adjournment date.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the accounts had been frozen since June by the EFCC.

Abductors of CBN Governor’s Wife demand N1.5 Billion For her Release

Yesterday we reported that, the wife of CBN Governor, Margaret Emefiele was abducted yesterday along the Benin-Agbor Road. 

Shara Reporters has now reported that the kidnappers who abducted Margaret Emefiele, wife to sitting Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, are demanding N1.5 billion for her release. SaharaReporters learned of these developments from a source with an intimate understanding of the delicate situation.

Bauchi | Troops rescue kidnap victims, kill two kidnappers

Troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army on patrol at Mai Hari village, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State yesterday afternoon, Sept 29th, had an encounter with armed bandits and kidnappers.

After fierce exchange of gunfire, the troops killed 2 of the kidnappers and rescued 4 women and a child earlier kidnapped. The victims were reunited with their families at about 2.00pm yesterday.