RRS Officials Gift Woman 5 Liters Of Petrol To Restart Her Car

Caught on camera by a passer-by, here RRS were men helping a lady with broken down car in Lekki Link Bridge. She got 5 liters of fuel freely to restart her car.

Deeper Life Finally Completes Its Headquarters Church Which Is The World's 4th Largest Auditorium

Deeper Life Bible Church has finally completed its headquarters church valued at over N5 billion ($11 million) in Gbagada.

The 30,000 capacity church project had gone on for about 13 years managed by Cappa and D'alberto.

The project which was initially scheduled to last 8 years had been billed for completion in 2012 but the church suffered some setbacks. It is now the 4th largest completed church auditorium in the world. 

Boy, 12, nabbed trying to bomb Christmas market

German prosecutors said Friday they were investigating a case in which a 12-year-old boy allegedly tried to detonate a home-made nail bomb at a Christmas market.

News weekly Focus first reported the case, saying a German-Iraqi child had plotted the attack, possibly after being radicalised by Islamic State group jihadists.

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman Steffen Seibert said “a report like this is frightening” but declined further comment, saying the matter was in the hands of prosecutors.

The home-made device — a glass jar filled with a combustible powder and nails — was discovered on December 5 in the western city of Ludwigshafen and destroyed by a police bomb squad.

Varsity dropouts steal 1,730 cartons of fish, buy cars

Two sales representatives with the West Coast Fisheries Limited, Oluwaseun Olatunji and Oladapo Fasan, are cooling their heels at the X-Squad of the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, for the alleged theft of 1,730 cartons of fish.

The two men allegedly conspired with the company’s driver, one Kayode, to steal the tinned fish at the company’s warehouse in the Ilupeju area of Lagos.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the men had on several occasions overloaded their delivery van and always shared the money made from the excess cartons.

However, a security man in the warehouse was said to have called the attention of the company’s management to the disappearance of 600 cartons.

Ex-Abia governor, Orji Kalu visits Nnamdi Kanu in Kuje Prison [PHOTO]

A former governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu on Friday visited the embattled leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in Kuje Prison, disclosing that they had a lengthy discussion during the visit.

Kanu is standing trial for alleged treason, keeping unlawful society among other charges.

The former governor, who broke the news of his visit on his Facebook wall, wrote, “Today, I visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Kuje Prison and we engaged in a very long discussion. Kanu is my brother and a son of the soil.

ExxoMobil shut down over sack of more than 100 workers

The Lagos headquarters of U.S. oil major, ExxonMobil was on Thursday shut down, following a standoff with blue-collar oil unions over the sacking of over 100 ExxonMobil workers.

Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, stormed the office of the oil giant, protesting the sacking of Nigerian workers.

The development follows a similar scenario on Wednesday in Upkenekang community in Akwa Ibom, where angry youths disrupting the operations of the company over the sacking of contract workers from the area.Chairman of ExxonMobil Branch of PENGASAN, Paul Eboigbe, who confirmed the closure of the company’s Lagos office said management of the company issued sack letters to worker, while negotiations were still ongoing.

According to him, the union had to resist the action of the management and went ahead to shut down the company’s headquarters.

I lost N25m to MMM – MC Galaxy

Nigerian singer, born Innocent Udeme Udofot, better known as MC Galaxy, has raised the alarm following the alleged crash of the Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, otherwise known as ‘MMM’.

MC Galaxy said he lost N25million to the Ponzi scheme.

Recall that promoters and participants of MMM in Nigeria on Tuesday woke up to panic as the ponzi scheme was frozen and all confirmed accounts suspended. , although, they have been called to calm, insisting the scheme had not crashed.

On his Instagram page @mcgalaxymcg, the ‘Sekem’ crooner said his manager pushed him into the mess.

He wrote: “That moment when u waiting for January 2017.

‘Daddy did his best’, Mahama’s eight-year-old daughter consoles him

Ghanaians may have voted against President John Mahama in the December Presidential elections, but the President is still getting a lot of love.

First, he received praise for conceding the elections to Nana Akufo-Addo, who was contesting for the position for the third time and polled one million vote more than he did.

Then he got more praise for flying to The Gambia with other African leaders, including President Mohammadu Buhari, to encourage long-time leader Yahya Jammeh to step down and hand over power to Adama Barrow, who won the Gambian presidential election.

Wrongly jailed for 31 years, man gets N23,000 compensation

An innocent man who spent almost his entire adult life in prison was given just £60 when he was finally released.

Lawrence McKinney, 60, was wrongfully convicted of rape and burglary in 1978 and sentenced to 115 years in prison.

However, DNA evidence examined in 2009 eventually ruled him out as a suspect – meaning that, after spending most of his life behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, he was a free man.

Crude oil discovered in Borno state – Nigeria Govt.

Following months of exploration activities, Borno State has joined the club of states producing oil in the country with the discovery of crude oil in the troubled state.

The Federal Government made this known yesterday through the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Jamila Shua’ra, who was however silent on the particular area in Borno State where the oil was discovered and if the discovery was in commercial quantity.

Disclosing this during the agreement signing ceremony for joint venture, JV, cash call exit and presentation of the petroleum sector score card in Abuja, Shua’ra attributed the discovery of oil in Borno and Lagos states  to the doggedness of the present administration.

Police arrest Ireland deportee for killing father

The police in Lagos have arrested 24-year-old Babalola Rotimi (Jnr), who allegedly killed his father, Babalola Rotimi (Snr) in the Magodo, Shangisha area of Lagos State.

PUNCH Metro had reported that Babalola Jnr was deported from the Ireland, after which he moved in to live with his parents in the Magodo Phase 2 area of Lagos.

It was reported that on Sunday, December 4, the suspect killed his 59-year-old father and stabbed his mother, before fleeing the area.

Jammeh must go when term ends – UN

President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia will not be allowed to remain head of state if he refuses to go after his elected term ends next month, the top United Nations official in West Africa said on Wednesday.

Reuters also quoted the UN official as saying that Jammeh would face “strong sanctions if he clings to power.”

Man kidnaps, drugs church member’s 10-year- old son

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Triumph Okechukwu, for allegedly abducting a 10-year-old boy, Chukwudalu Nnaji, in the Orile area of the state.

PUNCH Metro learnt that a tricycle rider, Chinonso Obinna, was also apprehended as an accomplice to the crime.

It was learnt that Okechukwu and the victim’s mother attended the same church and lived in the same neighbourhood.

Uyo church tragedy: I’m no longer interested in being bishop –Pastor Weeks

General Overseer of Reigners Bible Church, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Akan Weeks, said he was no longer interested in being a bishop,

Weeks, who is recuperating in an unknown hospital, in an interview on a private radio station in Uyo, also debunked speculations that he was enthoned at a secret location shortly after the collapse of the church building in which scores of people died. Governor Udom Emmanuel was among dignitaries that attended the event.

“Let nobody believe the speculation that I was enthroned as the bishop; the enthronement was cancelled completely and I am no longer interested in being bishop.

“Please, this is not the time to crucify me; I am still your brother. Reigners Church family, I am still your pastor. The enthronement was cancelled completely and I am not interested. Please let us rise and pray. I really sympathise with the departed souls. Once I am out of my hospital bed, I will come on air and we will pray together. I was also seriously injured. One of my legs was seriously damaged.”

However, the Charismatic Ministers and Bishops of Nigeria (ACMB) has said the bishopric consecration and enthronement would be performed soon. But when Daily Sun called the church on its official telephone number, a lady who identified herself as “a member of the church” said: “Papa has spoken his mind. He has made up his mind that he is not interested again. What they are trying to do is their business.”

Meanwhile,  state government has denied an allegation that it was keeping the bodies in order to perform mass burial, stressing that government has no intention to mass bury the victims of the church building collapse.

Husband-to-be Stares At Fiancee's Bums In Pre-wedding Photos

Prewedding photoshoots can be so exciting. No wonder these Nigerian men got carried away when their fiancees stepped out in all their beauty and body glory to have their pictures of love taken.

I was going through photos on Instagram when I thought I should make a compilation. lol. Which one is your fave?

Fulani Herdsman Chops Off Farmers Hand And Ear In Kogi (photo)

Fulani herdsman slices off farmers hand and ear

Attacks him on his own farm

Saved by soldiers from angry mob

In Idah, a Fulani herdsman narrowly escaped mob-justice on Monday, Dec 12 for allegedly cutting off a farmer’s hand and ear.

It was learnt that the herdsman led his cattle to Mr Okpanachi’s cassava farm leading to disagreement between the duo. The herdsman allegedly attacked Okpanachi and cut-off his hand and ear clean off in the process.The herdsman then proceeded to hand over his cattle to another herdsman and made efforts to run out of town.

2017 Budget Presentation Moved

THE presentation of the 2017 Budget by President Muhammadu Buhari to a Joint Session of the National Assembly on Wednesday (today) has been moved by a two hours.

The shift was confirmed by the Special Adviser on Media to the President, Femi Adesina.

The presentation, earlier scheduled for 12pm, now holds at 2pm.



It was learnt that the shift was necessitated by Buhari’s trip to The Gambia.

The United Nations had mandated Buhari and other African leaders to prevail on President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia to step down after losing the country’s presidential election to Adama Barrow.

Buhari Not A Democrat, Lacks Moral Rights To Intervene In Gambia – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described President Muhammadu buhari’s involvement in the meeting with President Yahya Jammeh to persuade him to concede defeat as an aberration, saying; “Aman like Buhari under whose free, fair and credible elections no longer exist lacks moral rights to preach obedience to democratic principles to anyone.” The governor said great Africans like former President Goodluck Jonathan, President John Mahama of Ghana and others who have lost elections and conceded defeat were in the best position to intervene in Gambia and not someone like Buhari, who lost election three times and never conceded defeat. 

Boko Haram Kills Umusu, A Lt Colonel, In Borno (Photos)

Boko Haram terrorists have killed another senior Nigerian Army officer, identified as, O. Umusu. Umusu who was a Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer, 118 Task Force Battallion in Borno State.

He was killed alongside his security details, by an IED in an ambush Monday evening, December 12.



The officer and his men were reportedly returning from Maiduguri to their location towards Baga. The incident happened between Sari and Gudumbali.

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters tuesday alerted Nigerians to remain vigilant as Boko Haram terrorists now disguised as menial workers as a strategy to infiltrate communities and towns in order to carry out attacks.

The Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, said in a statement that the aim is to trick the public and the vulnerable for purposes of carrying out their nefarious activities.

Abubakar said: “The Defence Headquarters wishes to alert members of the public of another antic being employed by the escaping Boko Haram terrorists that were smoked out of Sambisa forest by the combined efforts of the Nigerian armed forces.

PHOTOS: IPOB protests as Nnamdi Kanu arrives court

Justice Ademola, Wife Arraigned, Get N100m Bail on Self-Recognition

A Federal High Court judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola, and his wife, who are both currently facing corruption and illegal possession of fire arms charges were yesterday granted bail by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Justice Jude Okeke of the FCT High Court granted the defendants bail on self-recognisance in the sum of N50m each.
He also ordered that the defendants submit their international passports and other travelling documents with the registrar of the court.

Igbo marginalisation: Okorocha attacks Onu

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has accused Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu  of being responsible for the marginalisation of Igbo.

Governor Okorocha who also doubles as chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum chided the minister for not living up to his expectations in attracting democratic dividends to the party in Ebonyi State.

Okorocha’s reaction was sequel to the complaints by stakeholders in the state during a familiarisation visit.

The stakeholders complained that they were being schemed out from the employment and empowerment programmes of the Federal Government and inability to pay the rent of the party’s secretariat.

Represented by the Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly,  Ugonna Ozurigbo, the governor noted that it was shocking and unbearable that Ebonyi State has a full fledge minister and the party could not pay N5 million rent.

The governor also admonished party members not to blame the president for sidelining the party as he noted that the appointment of Dr. Onu into the Federal Executive Council was to attract government’s presence to  the state.

Uyo church collapse: Why we won’t release corpses now –Gov

Cross River State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has said the corpses of those killed during the collapse of the Reigners Bible Church auditorium, in Uyo on Saturday, will not be released in a hurry to their relations for burial.

The governor who stated this when he received members of the state House of Assembly who came to console him added that the corpses would be released to their families after a thorough scientific analysis to avoid the mistake of releasing wrong corpses to wrong families.

Emmanuel who thanked the legislators for the visit and for being the first to donate to the injured victims of the collapsed building, also thanked, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his condolence message to the government and people of the state.

According to him, the state government has drafted the best hands in medical profession across the country and beyond to attend to the victims.

Customs seals up rice warehouses in Lagos, collects N286.623m seized vehicles

Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Lagos of the Nigeria Customs Service has sealed up six warehouses in Lagos used by suspected smugglers to stockpile various contrabands.

One of the warehouses which was sealed up contained over 20,000 bags of rice that were smuggled into the country.

The Contoller in charge of the unit, Haruna Mamudu, disclosed that the unit collected  N286.623 million as revenue from seized vehicles smuggled into the country.

The vehicles were said to have been smuggled through the seaport, airport and land borders in Lagos and Ogun states.

Mamudu, who made this revelation while addressing newsmen in Lagos yesterday, said he got an intelligence report about the movement of bags of rice into a particular warehouse around Ojo area of Lagos.

He said based on the report, he ordered some undercover detectives to investigate the allegation.

Mamudu said the officers swung into action and discovered that criminals had stockpiled six warehouses with various contraband.

Trump picks ExxonMobil’s boss as Secretary of State

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed his pick of ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson, as Secretary of State.

Mr. Trump cited Mr. Tillerson’s business acumen and “broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics’’.

He praised the 64-year-old Republican as one of the world’s most successful businessmen.

“Tillerson’s career is the embodiment of the American dream,” he said in a statement.

“Through hard work, dedication and smart deal making, Tillerson rose through the ranks to become CEO of Exxon Mobil, one of the world’s largest and most respected companies,’’ Mr. Trump said.

Trump picks ExxonMobil’s boss as Secretary of State

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed his pick of ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson, as Secretary of State.

Mr. Trump cited Mr. Tillerson’s business acumen and “broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics’’.

He praised the 64-year-old Republican as one of the world’s most successful businessmen.

“Tillerson’s career is the embodiment of the American dream,” he said in a statement.

“Through hard work, dedication and smart deal making, Tillerson rose through the ranks to become CEO of Exxon Mobil, one of the world’s largest and most respected companies,’’ Mr. Trump said.

Court orders Zenith Bank to unfreeze Fayose’s account

A Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has ordered Zenith Bank to immediately unfreeze the accounts of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose.

Justice Taiwo Taiwo said the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission did not follow the laid down regulations in ordering the bank to freeze the accounts

Senate to probe NNPC, NPDC for unremitted $3.47bn

The Senate has criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation for failing to remit $3.47bn to the federation and account.

The Senate also, following a motion by Sen. Dino Melaye, directed its Committee of Finance to probe both agencies for withholding the said amount.

Melaye had accused both agencies of “a satanic collabo”, arguing that “there is a case of unlawful misappropriation and criminal withholding of public revenue by NNPC and NPDC from 2013 to date to of about $4bn”.

Sodas, Tea and Coffee: Which Can Make Your Bones Brittle?

Colas and coffee appear to have some effect on women’s bone density and could lead to osteoporosis. But tea — even the kind with caffeine — and other sodas do not. And men are not affected at all by these beverages.

Confused? You’re not alone.

While scientists have gathered data that links consumption of colas and coffee with loss of bone density, researchers are still looking for the reason why, says rheumatologist Rochelle Rosian, MD.

“Whether there is a causal relationship, and what the exact mechanism of that relationship is, is unclear,” Dr. Rosian says. “Several studies have shown those relationships, but the data overall are not entirely conclusive.”

Nnamdi Kanu goes berserk in Court, says ‘Buhari can’t intimidate me’

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of lying, saying the president cannot intimidate him.

At a stormy court session on Tuesday, Mr. Kanu said the president can intimidate court judges, but not him.

“The president can intimidate the judges, but he cannot do that to me. Tell him he has lied,” said Mr. Kanu.

A Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on Tuesday on an application seeking the protection of witnesses in the ongoing trial of Mr. Kanu, and three others, David Nwawuisi, Benjamin Madubugwu and Chidiebere Onwudiwe, who are facing trial for alleged treasonable felony.

Latest Chemotherapy Breakthrough Could Lessen Hair Loss Side Effects For Breast Cancer Patients

It's as if as though the agonizing pain and emotional stress that a cancer patient suffers from were not enough, those who undergo chemotherapy also get to experience its adverse side effects on their bodies, not the least of which is hair loss. And, for women who suffer from breast cancer, the thought of losing their crowning glory could be just as traumatic.

New Scientific Breakthrough Might Just Be The Answer

Just recently, a new treatment product showed promising results in clinical trials when it comes to preventing hair loss during chemotherapy sessions among female breast cancer patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration or FDA has given their green light for the product as early as December of 2015.

King Sunny Ade’s guitar auctioned at N52m

A vintage fender guitar owned by legendary Nigerian musician, King Sunny Ade, was on Sunday auctioned at N52.1 million in Lagos.

The guitar which was auctiond by Dr. Jogun Onabanjo, Certified Auctioneer and Chief Executive of Onabanjo and Onabanjo & Co, is known to have been designed by Nigerian artist Victor Ehikamenor.

The glittering artistic piece was revealed at the King Sunny Ade‘s  70th birthday concert tagged Sunny on Sunday, which had an audience comprising of Nigeria’s richest and top celebrities.

Controversy trails death of Synagogue Church worshippers

Police have dismissed a report that three worshippers of The Synagogue Church of All Nations died at the Church premises Saturday.

Dolapo Badmus, the Lagos police spokesperson, said the deaths occurred in a hotel and that bodies of the victims had been sent for autopsy.

“They didn’t die at the church premises,” Ms. Badmus, a Superintendent of Police, told PREMIUM TIMES on Monday. “They are church members. They came for service but died in a hotel.”

But according to the Punch newspaper, at least three worshippers were confirmed dead at the church’s premises following a stampede that occurred during a special healing service last Saturday.

INEC, Police, Army culpable in Rivers elections violence — Report

The Rivers State legislative rerun elections held on Saturday were marred by irregularities, large scale violence, professional misconducts and open bias by security operatives and electoral personnel, a report released by an observer group, says.

The report, released by CLEEN Foundation, a civil society organization, on Sunday, fingered the Police, Army, SSS in multiple cases of violence and malpractices that characterised the exercise.

“The way and manner in which the election was conducted is a validation of the outcomes of the Security Threat Assessment report, and justifies the concerns of various stakeholders that the outcome of the election will not reflect the will of the people,” CLEEN said.

“There were serious cases of electoral violence orchestrated by the Police, Army and DSS in Ward 3 Bodo community in Gokana and Khana Local Government Area. This led to the shooting to death of Mr. Mbari John MeeBari.

“At Ward 12, Unit 5, Abonnema, Akuku Toru, Police shot sporadically to scarce away voters. At Sara 1, Sara 2 and Kalakama (Ward 12), Okirika LGA electoral materials were hijacked by the Army and officers of SARS at gunpoint, the report noted.

The group blamed the killing of a police officer, Alkali Mohammed, a deputy superintendent of police, and his orderly, on “unwarranted use of force and shooting”. Mr. Mohammed was beheaded in an ambush at Omoku, Ogba/Ndoni/Egbema LGA.

CLEEN lamented failure of the military and other security agencies to maintain neutrality towards the political parties.

“INEC, Police, Army and DSS provided overt and covert support for one of the political parties during the poll at Isiokpo INEC Collation Center,Ikwerre LGA, Ngo in Andoni LGA, Bonny LGA and Ahoada, INEC Staff and security agencies especially the army and police were observed openly aiding a political party.”

But both police and army insisted they did not favour any party. However residents many other and observer groups also accuse them of bias.

CLEEN said it observed late arrival of materials in some places, including “Ward 8, unit 14, Ubima, Ikwerre LGA; Ward 16, Nyokhana, Khana LGA, Ward 9, unit 3, Ogu Bolo LGA.

The group asked President Muhammadu Buhari, the Inspector General of Police and INEC to launch investigations into the conduct of military personnel and police officers deployed for the Rivers polls, and “bring those found guilty of professional misconduct to book.”

More than 24 hours after voting ended, results are yet to be declared in several constituencies amid claims of efforts by political actors to manipulate the outcomes.

Source: premiumtimes

Mike Bamlioye blasts pastors who invite comedians to church events

Ace Christian dramatist and founder of Mout Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye has slammed men of God who are in the habit of inviting comedians to crack jokes during church events.

The respected gospel actor-cum-director said it was not funny at all for pastors to bring in comedians who end up mocking God, the Bible and the Holy Spirit in the name of cracking jokes.

Bamiloye, in a statement, said such act should be discouraged and it is ungodly and uncalled for in the body of Christ.

He said, “As per COMEDY in Church meetings and events. I want to address Christians – ALL denominations – this morning without prejudice!

Mike Bamlioye blasts pastors who invite comedians to church events

Ace Christian dramatist and founder of Mout Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye has slammed men of God who are in the habit of inviting comedians to crack jokes during church events.

The respected gospel actor-cum-director said it was not funny at all for pastors to bring in comedians who end up mocking God, the Bible and the Holy Spirit in the name of cracking jokes.

Bamiloye, in a statement, said such act should be discouraged and it is ungodly and uncalled for in the body of Christ.

He said, “As per COMEDY in Church meetings and events. I want to address Christians – ALL denominations – this morning without prejudice!

PHOTONEWS: Invitation cards of Zahra Buhari’s wedding to Mohammed Indimi

Although the family of President Muhammadu Buhari has said they would want the forthcoming marriage between their daughter, Zahra and Mohammed Indimi to remain a private affair, the invitation cards of the intending couple have surfaced online.

This is coming shortly after Buhari’s family disowned some photographs currently trending in the media believed to be pre-wedding photographs of the duo.

Recall that the wedding had been put on hold indefinitely, but according to the invitation cards, the wedding is slated for December 16th at the National Mosque Abuja.

Mourinho cancels Christmas for United players, staff

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has reportedly ordered his players to report for training at 4.30pm on Christmas Day and has also instructed staff to come to work.

In past seasons, United trained at Carrington on Christmas morning like other clubs, before spending the rest of the day with their families and friends.

Even Mourinho’s predecessor, Louis van Gaal, gave the players and staff the day off.

“Everyone is seriously pissed off. They’ve never heard anything like it – not even under Fergie,” a source told SunSports said.

“All the staff are used to coming in and sorting training out at Carrington but having it at Old Trafford adds a whole new level of organisation and brings more staff in.

“Jose’s had a face like thunder at the training ground for most of the season and is clearly not happy with results.