'Nigeria wouldn't have peace until all christians follow Islam' - BOKO HARAM

"Let them know that now it's the time for revenge God willing," the group said in a statement. "From now on, they either follow the right religion or there will be no peace for them."

Radical islamist militant group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the bombing of three churches that killed at least 50 people in Zaria and Kaduna town on Sunday. The sect targeted mostly children and women in the Zaria attacks.

Islamic Group in Mali gives 100 lashes for having child out of wedlock

Islamic group also whipping smokers. Alcohol is banned too

The Islamists occupying northern Mali on Wednesday gave a couple 100 lashes of a whip for having a child out of wedlock


“At Sankore Square in Timbuktu, a man and a women got 100 lashes for having had a child outside of marriage,” said local official Mohamed Ould Baby.

Female Student Drugged and raped on campus by YabaTech Student

 Adegoke Kehinde, a student of Yaba College of Technology, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, has been arrested by the police for allegedly drugging and raping a female student (name withheld) on campus.


The 24-year old Kehinde has been charged before the Yaba Magistrate’s court on a two-count charge of rape and assault.

We Got N7K To Bomb EYN Church In Biu - Boko Haram Suspects

Seven suspected Boko Haram men alleged to have masterminded the attack on Ekklizivar Yan’uwa A Nigeria (EYN) Church in Biu, Borno State recently said they were paid N7, 000 each to carry out the attack which left no fewer than three worshipers dead.

One of the seven suspects, Ibrahim Mohammed Babangida, who spoke with journalists from his custody said one Magaji Bala, a butcher paid N7, 500 to him as his engagement fee to carry out the dastard act.

Bomb Scare In Abuja, Offices Evacuate Staff

Offices have been evacuated over fears that a deadly explosive had been planted in a location in the city centre.


The Wuse Zone 5 area of Abuja is in chaos, as organizations scramble to evacuate staff, after information spread of a perceived bomb in the area.

The explosive device is believed to be planted between Top View Hotel and the headquarters of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps office in the area.

The area also has the headquarters of the People’s Democratic Party, banks, and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

A witness, who works with FIRS told PREMIUM TIMES that the entire area has been evacuated and the police anti-bomb squad alerted. He said heavy traffic has built up in the area, movement restricted to one lane.

“We are waiting for the anti bomb squad to either detonate it or declare the area safe,” the witness said.

More details soon...

Pres Jonathan Sacks Defence Minister and National Security Adviser

President Goodluck Jonathan this evening fired both the National Security Adviser, Andrew Oweiye Azazi and Defence Minister, Bello Haliru, according to the Presidential Spokesperson, Reuben Abati.

Azazi has been replaced with Sambo Dasuki, a retired colonel.

Basketmouth acquires 3 brand new cars and new building for his company

The comedian recently acquired three brand new cars; two 2012 edition of Hyundai Elantra, and a 2013 Opel Insignia for his Baron World entertainment outfit. He has also moved the events company from his former Lekki base to a much bigger place on Ogunlana Drive, Surulere.

Nigerian man allegedly killed and thrown from 5th floor by police in Bangkok

A mail sent to Nations Newspaper from a man who lives in Bangkok

“I am Mr. Mac Konze. I am a Nigerian living here in Bangkok. I want to bring to the notice of Nations newspapers the incessant killing of innocent Nigerians here in Thailand.

A 26 year old Kelechi Duru from Imo state was brutally thrown out of the window by a Thai police officer where he lives in Bangkok on the 4th of June 2012.

Another International Award Nomination For Funmi Iyanda and Chris Dada

 

Funmi Iyanda with Common

It’s another international nod for production duo Funmi Iyanda and Chris Dada as Chopcassava.com, their innovative web series documenting the recent fuel subsidy protests was nominated as best web series in the non-fiction category at the BANFF World Media Festival, which took place last week in Alberta, Canada...

CCTVs coming to Lagos

The Lagos State government in collaboration with the Federal Government is installing CCTVs in strategic locations around Lagos metropolis.

Nigerian man suspected of killing 19yr old Ghanaian girlfriend

 

26 year old unemployed Nigerian, Nathaniel Udama Adu, is in the grips of the Mile 7 Police in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old SHS leaver, Matilda Asante, believed to be his girlfriend, at Tantra Hills in Accra.

Detectives from the station were dispatched immediately after information got to the station at about 7:45am on Monday, June 18, 2012 that a dead body had been found at Tantra Hills.

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Susie Q's club finally closed 4 months after her murder

Susan Yusuf's Club, SQ, has finally been closed down for good four months after her brutal murder. The club, located at Younis Bashorun Street, Victoria Island, was shut down this month following the new management's inability to renew their rent which expired a few months ago. The club lost most of its customers and spark after Susan's death. Susan ran the club all by herself when she was alive so there was really no one to continue from where she stopped.

Susan was stabbed to death at her 1000 flat on Friday February 10th 2012.

Court sentences man to death for stealing N1,705 cash & N400 milk

A Jos High Court on Thursday sentenced a 26-year-old man, Obinah John, to death by hanging for robbing one Dorothy Olaniyi of N1,705. The convict was also sentenced to death for robbing Olaniyi of two rolls of peak milk in sachets, valued at N400.

Nigerian man found dead at his home in Bel Air , Maryland USA

 

Titus Onuoha (pictured above) was found dead on the 14th of June 2012, on his apartment lawn, in Bel Air, Maryland. He was found lying face down on the ground at his apartment complex and nobody knows what happened or how it happened. The preliminary autopsy result shows trauma to the back of his head and neck. No suspect yet, police are still investigating.  

Anyone with any information should call Bel Air police department

Ambassador Olusegun Olusola dies at 77

Veteran broadcaster and former Nigeria's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Chief Olusegun Olusola, has passed away. He died 6:30pm this evening June 21, 2012 after a brief illness, according to his aide.

Chief Olusola was the producer of the famous Village Headmaster TV drama and founder of the African Refugees Foundation. He was 77 years old. May his soul rest in peace...amen.

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Man Flaunts Boko Haram T-Shirt

Pictured Above is a young Nigerian man, who isn't Scared to flaunt his Love for and affiliation to the Islamic Militant sect, Boko Haram

13 hospitalised following students’ bloody clash at FGGC Abuloma

13 students are now hospitalized and academic activities disrupted following clashes between rival students’ groups at the Federal Government Girls College Abuloma, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

The clash, which has been described as one of the worst cases of college violence in recent years, broke out in the early of Tuesday June 19th. It was a clash of supremacy between SS2 and SS3 rival students groups. Continue to read the full story...