Month: March 2014

No fewer than 70 persons were murdered in villages in Katsina State. It was learnt that the gunmen killed whoever they found on their way as they rode motorcycles into the communities. It is believed that the invaders were Fulani cattle rearers, who have consistently had issues with local farmers. According to reports, victims of…

14 Perish In Lagos Boat Mishap

No fewer than 14 persons are believed to have died in Festac Town area of Lagos State. They reportedly died on Tuesday night after their boat capsized. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred in a river around 41 Road in Festac Town at about 11: 30pm. The boat was ferrying about 15 people, which include 12…

Nigeria’s Senate President, David Mark, has disclosed that his region, the North Central zone of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, will throw its full weight behind President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election in Nigeria. Mark made this pledge on Saturday during the ‘Unity Rally’ of the zone’s party held in Minna, Niger State.…

Crisis Rocks Diamond Bank

Information at our disposal indicates that Diamond Bank may crumble if urgent steps are not taken to resolve a lingering leadership tussle presently going on in the financial institution. The bank has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons which is giving the management of the bank sleepless nights. It was gathered that…

Obesere In Rape Scandal

Fuji maestro, Abass Akande ‘Obesere’, has been accused of rape by a businesswoman in Lagos. The controversial musician was said to have raped the woman, Olanike Olaiya, 29, at his Okota, Lagos-home. Olanike said that she was introduced to the singer by a friend, Bola Okoro, who told her that Obesere could help her (Olanike)…

Jonathan Swears-In New Ministers

Eleven Ministers were given portfolio on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan. Their swearing-in ceremony took place in Abuja and was conducted by the President. The new members of Jonathan’s cabinet were also handed their portfolios. This was after the Senate confirmed their nominations few weeks ago after a thorough screening by the lawmakers. They took…

At least seven persons have died in a Boko Haram attack in Cameroon on Sunday, AFP reports. A security source informed the news agency that the insurgents raided northern Cameroon on Sunday. “Boko Haram killed a (Cameroonian) soldier. Our soldiers killed six of their guys” and “captured” two others near the Nigerian border, the source…