Malaysian and Nigerian authorities smash online romance syndicate that swindled $60m from women

A joint operation by Hong Kong, Malaysian and Nigerian authorities have smashed a syndicate operating online romance scams which swindled almost 90 women out of HK$60 million, local officials said on Friday, December 16th

The transnational racket, based in Malaysia and headed by a 36-year-old Nigerian man and his 46-year-old Malaysian lover, had allegedly duped 73 Hong Kong women out of HK$58 million since 2014, according to Hong Kong police. The gang also cheated 13 Malaysian women out of HK$2 million.

Fayose Annuls Employment of 400 State University Staff

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Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State on Tuesday cancelled the recent employment of 400 persons by Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti.

Please arrest more judges- Mbaka urges FG

Controversial Catholic priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Emene, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has urged the Federal government to arrest more judges that are suspected to be involved in corrupt practices. Mbaka who made the call while speaking at the thanksgiving mass to mark the Enugu State Judiciary 2016/2017 legal year at the Adoration ground, said the arrest of some judges in October by the DSS is supernatural.

FG plans to import fuel from Niger republic

NNPC Group Managing Director, Maikanti Baru, over the weekend disclosed ongoing plans by the Federal Government to import fuel from Niger Republic to Nigeria. Baru who disclosed this during a town hall meeting with the management and staff of KRPC in Kaduna, said President Buhari has ordered the construction of about 1, 000 kilometer crude oil pipelines from Niger Republic to Kaduna Refinery.

Borno State govt bans Shi'ites movement in the state

Borno State government has banned members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria aka Shi'ites and other religious bodies from holding any procession in the state. This directive is contained in a statement released Monday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Usman Jidda Shuwa. According to the state government, the move became necessary so that the relative peace and security in the state can be sustained. The statement in part reads:

Photos: Former President Jonathan pays condolence visit to the family of late Dasuki in Sokoto

Ex-President Jonathan arrived Sokoto State and proceeded to the home of detained former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki to condole with them over the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki.

Photos from the burial of late former Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki

The remains of late Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki, was interred in Sokoto today., Tuesday, November 15th. Dignitaries from across the country attended the Janaza prayers led by the Chief Imam of the Sultan Bello Mosque, Alhaji Usman Bello.

Federal Government's delegation was led by Chief of Staff to the President, Alhaji Abba Kyari. Also in attendance were state governors, Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, among others.

Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has lost his mother in-law, Hajiya Hauwa'u Mahmud Garba.

Hajiya Hauwa died at the age of seventy four at her residence in Kaduna of a protracted illness on Saturday, 12th November 2016 leaving behind three children, including the wife of Kebbi State Governor Hajiya Aishatu Atiku Bagudu and many grand children.

"It is unfortunate that he left our children at such tender age" - wife of fallen hero, Col Abu-Ali says

Hajia Sambira Abu-Ali, the wife of fallen hero, Col. Muhammed Abu-Ali, who was killed by Boko Haram members in Mallam Fatori, Borno state on Friday November 4th, has expressed sadness over his death.

Delta PPRO refutes reports that she confirmed a story to Sahara Reporters

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heeya Groom refuses to cancel wedding ceremony after his bride died on wedding day

43 year-old Fana Maphumulo, from South Africa refused to cancel his wedding ceremony with his wife to be, Nana Mkhize died an hour before tying the knot on their wedding day last Saturday.

Photos from the state burial of gallant soldiers killed recently by Boko Haram

The state burial of seven soldiers including Lt. Col Muhammed Abu-Ali killed during an ambush by Boko Haram members last week Friday, held at the National Cemetery Abuja today. More photos 

Photos: Bauchi state governor, Muhammed Abubakar, pays condolence visit to family of fallen hero, Col Ali-Abu

Bauchi state governor, Muhammed Abubakar, today paid a condolence visit to the Etsu of Bassa-Nge Kingdom (Kogi State), Brig.-Gen. Abu-Ali, the father of fallen hero, Col Muhammed Abu-Ali. More photos after the cut

Photos: Final year medical student of Benue State University who slumped and died, laid to rest

Remains of the final year medical student of Benue State University, (BSU)who slumped and died weeks ago was buried on Saturday, November 5th.

FG employs 200,000 graduates, place them on N30k monthly salary

The Federal government has employed 200,000 graduates into the civil service. Special Assistant to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on media and publicity, Laolu Akande, disclosed this today while speaking at the second presidential economic communication workshop in Abuja.

Photo: Mrs Aisha Buhari appointed the Grand Patron of the Rochas Foundation College of Africa

The wife of the President Mrs. Aisha Buhari has been appointed as the grand patron of the Rochas Foundation College of Africa. The Rochas foundation is a non-governmental, non-political, non profit, non religious humanitarian organization which provides free comprehensive and qualitative education to the less privilege.

Aisha Buhari promises to tackle issues of forced and early marriage, rape, drug abuse among youths in the north

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari has promised to work with relevant agencies to tackle issues of rape, forced and early marriage, continuing prevalence of HIV and drug abuse among youths in Northern Nigeria.
Mrs Buhari stated this when she received the wives of northern governors who paid her a courtesy visit at the State House, Abuja on Monday, October 31. The Northern Governors wives forum had earlier met to discuss these key challenges and ways of tackling them.

Photos: Meet Lawan, a blind man who hawks phone accessories in Jos instead of begging

The blind man identified as Lawan was spotted around Trade Fair Complex in Jos, Plateau State, selling phone accessories. Instead of taking to begging like most physically disabled individuals, Lawan decided to hawk chargers and cords in order to make a living. And that is what he has been doing for the past seven years with the help of his son. His son leads him and also identify the denomination of money collected from customers.

'we dont have to increase pump price of petrol for now' - NNPC

Group General Manager, Public Affairs Division of the NNPC, Muhammad Garba-Deen has denied reports that the corporation or the federal government is planning to increase fuel price above the current N145. He said this while reacting to reports earlier today quoting the Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Department of the Corporation, Mele Kyari‎ saying that the 145 naira per litre is not sustainable.

Photo: UNILORIN PhD holder dies few hours to his graduation today

A doctoral degree graduate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Dr Abdulhafeez Adedimeji who was meant to graduate from the institution today, died few hours to his graduation ceremony.