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LASU Shut Down Indefinitely

Management of the Lagos State University (LASU) have taken the decision to halt the activities of the State-owned educational facility indefinitely. The development follows what the LASU University officials described ‘violent protest by the students’. “In the wake of the violent protest by some affected students of Lagos State University (LASU) over the closure of the university […]

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Tragedy as civil defence personnel kills mobile policeman

A personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps yesterday accidentally shot dead his colleague, a mobile policeman, during a gun battle with suspected armed robbers at Etegwe in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.  It was gathered that the civil defence personnel and the deceased mobile policeman were attached to the Bayelsa State Police Command security outfit, Operation […]

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Breast cancer: Fear, anxiety over Karen Igho’s health

Following reports that BBA winner, Karen Igho, is battling cancer, fans have expressed fears over her condition. According to Udoka Ogbonna, a resident of Port Harcourt: “My heart goes out to Karen at these trying times. I pray that God should give her the strength to pull through.” For Akevweoghene Adagha, a business woman in […]

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Another Nigerian Celebrity Loses Mum Last Nite

Nigerian Musician  JJC is heart broken with the news of the death of his mum. Who died last nite in London. We have contacted his Management and confirm the news too. They also plead with all his fans to continue praying for JJC and his family at this grieving period . JJC whom is very fond of […]

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Gang abducts schoolgirl, rapes her for 3 days

The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected criminals who abducted a 17-year-old girl as she was returning from school and confined her in their house on Erediuwa Street, off Upper Sakonba Road, Benin City, Edo State for three days. The evil gang of three, whose names and ages were given as Fred Musa, […]

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Ghana-Born BBC TV Presenter, Komla Dumor Dies At 41

“Africa’s energy and enthusiasm seemed to shine through every story Komla told”, this is the words of BBC as they announced the death of one of their colleague, an African pride, 41-year-old Komola Dumor. Ghana-born Komla died suddenly at his home in London. He was a presenter for BBC World News and its Focus on […]

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Lawyer dies in Ondo court

A prominent legal practitioner in Owo Local  Government Area of Ondo State, Olufemi Adeyeri, on Thursday  slumped and died after attending to a case in the community’s Magistrate Court  Two. It was gathered that Adeyeri, a member of the All Progressives Congress, had finished his legal duties in the court for the day and was […]

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Karen Igho Undergoing Cancer Treatment In UK

Many weeks ago, BBA winner, Karen Igho, twitted that she has cancer and needed prayers. Since then, not much was heard from her. But latest information reveals that the 2011 BBA winner is currently undergoing a cancer treatment in the UK. At the moment, she is reportedly awaiting results of a test carried out on […]

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Gunmen shoot Jonathan’s official photographer

President Goodluck Jonathan’s official photographer, Mr. Callistus Ewelike, was on Monday night shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja. Ewelike, a photojournalist with the News Agency of Nigeria is attached to the State House, Abuja, and he is currently acting as the President’s official photographer. The father of two was reportedly shot at a close range in front […]

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5 drown at Lagos Bar Beach

No fewer than five persons have drowned at the Lagos Bar Beach, Lagos, Western Nigeria, in the last 12 days, says the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA. One of them was an adult, who was reportedly washed away from the ocean Saturday evening, while in company of his friend, NEMA spokesman, Ibrahim Farinloye told P.M.NEWS. […]

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Man arrested for raping neighbour’s pregnant wife

A 30-year-old man, simply identified as Adeji is now cooling his heels in a cell at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Oyo State Police Command, Iyaganku for allegedly raping his neighbour’s pregnant wife. Mary (other names withheld), a 23-year-old mother of two kids who is carrying a three-month old pregnancy was a victim of […]

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Mother of 18-yr-old boy who killed virgin for ritual speaks

MOTHER of the 18-year-old boy, Ikechukwu Lucky, who was arrested by the police in Lagos State for strangling a 12-year-old girl, Bose Ogoja, to death for money ritual, in Badagry area of the state, has said her son is possessed of an evil spirit that has been tormenting him. The mother of the boy, Esa […]

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Miss Venezuela 2004 and Her Ex-husband Murdered, Young Daughter Survives Vicious Attack

A Venezuelan soap star and her ex-husband were shot to death by a roving band of highway robbers — but amazingly … police say the couple’s young daughter survived the attack. Monica Spear — Miss Venezuela 2004 — and Henry Thomas Berry were shot and killed after their car broke down near the town of Puerto Cabello in […]

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Teenager kills 12-year-old girl for money ritual

Many people at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, Lagos State, were shocked on Tuesday as an 18-year-old  man narrated how he strangled a 12-year-old girl for money ritual. The suspect, Ikechukwu Friday, said he had gone to beg a pastor for money when the pastor instructed him to kill a young girl and obtain […]

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First Bank Uyo Shut Down As A Result Of Juju (photo)

Customers may be frustrated as First Bank Nigeria PLC, Uyo may not open today following a traditional injunction placed at the entrance of the banking hall by unknown persons. The building which is allegedly owned by Joesco Group of Companies, Uyo, is located at the heart of the town and is widely regarded as the […]

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Housewife found hanging in her room in Edo

The Police in Ayogwiri in Etsako West Local Government Council of  Edo are trying to unravel the cause of the death of a 30-year-old housewife, Mrs. Margaret Atogwe, found hanging in her room. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the police want to determine whether the woman committed suicide or was murdered. Neighbours of the deceased […]

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“Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” Dad James Avery Dies

James Avery has died at 68 years.  He was the beloved dad on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” starring Will smith. Avery died in an Glendale, CA hospital, on 31st December, after he undergone open heart surgery, Here is a message Alfonso Ribeiro — who played Avery’s son on “Fresh Prince” — posted on his Facebook page Avery […]

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Doe B Dead At 22 After Shooting

Grand Hustle rapper is confirmed dead after an early morning shooting in his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama. Grand Hustle rapper Doe B has been confirmed dead at the age of 22. The Alabama native was killed during a shooting incident in his hometown of Montgomery early Saturday morning (December 28). Montgomery’s WSFA 12 News reports that the rapper, born […]

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