Civil Defence Officers Opens Fire At 20 Keke Riders In Imo State

About 20 Tricycle (better known as ‘Keke Napep’) operators were allegedly shot by the officials of theNigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Imo State on Friday, May 8.

Report says the ‘Keke’ riders were protesting the seizure of their tricycles by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), which was impounded at the premises of the NSCDC when the corps officials opened fire on them, injuring many.

One of the victims, Chibuzo Peters, who was hit by a stray bullet told Saturday Punch that his colleagues, after an amicable resolution of the matter by the FRSC officials, were leaving the NSCDC premises when the officers started shooting sporadically.

Boko Haram Attacks Yobe School | Killed 3 Students 20 Injured

Three students were killed with at least twenty others injured when Boko Haram attacked the college of Administrative and Business Study ( CABS), Potiskum in Yobe State. Vanguard gathered the insurgents stormed the school around 8:30am Friday.

Christina Milian Finally Confirms Long-Rumoured Relationship With Lil Wayne

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Christina Milian has finally confirmed her long-rumoured relationship with rapper Lil Wayne, who also represents her on his label Young Money Entertainment.

‘He’s very special to me, yeah. I’m just living freely with him and we’re both very happy’ the 33-year-old Christina told ETonline on Monday.

Both of them were seen at the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao boxing match in Las Vegas last Saturday.

PHOTOS | Jim Iyke launches Bottled Water Company

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Jim Iyke has officially delved into business.Alongside his partner ,Henry, they just launched their bottled water brand "Burgeon' table water.According to Jim, the first delivery vans left the factory today and he is so proud as this is a dream come true..

Congrats!!!

Genevieve Nnaji Shares Beautiful Post-Brthday Pics

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She really is a pretty lady...

Ebola Virus Survived and Grew in this Doctor's Eyes Months after Virus Left his Blood - PHOTOS

Before Ebola and after Ebola Virus

When Dr. Ian Crozier was released from Emory University Hospital in October after a long, brutal fight with Ebola that nearly ended his life, his medical team thought he was cured. But less than two months later, he was back at the hospital with fading sight, intense pain and soaring pressure in his left eye.

Test results were chilling: The inside of Dr. Crozier’s eye was teeming with Ebola.His doctors were amazed. They had considered the possibility that the virus had invaded his eye, but 

they had not really expected to find it.

How My Lover Wanted To Use Me For Rituals, 28-Year Old Lady Cries Out

The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered another suspected ritual killers’ den in Unity and Peace Estate along Itele-Lafenwa Road, Ota in the Ado Odo-Ota Local Government Area.

The latest discovery was made possible by the escape of a 28-year-old lady, who had been kept in an uncompleted building in the estate, bound hands and feet.

The lady was said to have been abducted, blindfolded, gagged and dumped in the den. She was reportedly told by her captors that they would come for her in the night on Wednesday. But she was said to have struggled to free herself and rolled towards the entrance of the building. It was learnt that some passersby in the area saw her and came to her rescue.

Actress Kisses Dolphin In Dubai

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Tonto Dikeh who also doubles as a singer shared a picture of her kissing a dolphin in the tourist city of Dubai. The dolphin is 12 years old and her name is Centuri.

Nigeria Federal Civil Servants To Undergo Compulsory Certificates Screening

All civil servants on the Nigerian federal government payroll are to undergo compulsory verification and revalidation of their credentials and service records.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi, directed officials handling the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System to undertake the exercise.

The exercise, Mr. Kifasi said in a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary (Special Duties) in his office, Amina Shamaki, that screening should cover the verification and revalidation of vital documents belonging to all workers in the core Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

Lol. Manny Pacquaio Abuses Floyd Mayweather in new pic

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Mayweather was arrested and jailed for domestic violence for putting hands on his baby mama, Josie Harris, a few years ago. During his fight with Pacquaio, many said he ran from Pacquaio and hugged him more than he punched him...lol.

Pastor Arrested With Drugs At Enugu Airport

A pastor with the Gospel Faith International Mission, Lagos, has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for smuggling 1.978 kilogrammes of heroin concealed in a false bottom of his luggage. Daniel Akintola, 43, was caught at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on an inward flight from Entebbe, Uganda.

In a statement Wednesday, the NDLEA said Mr. Akintola, who claimed to be returning from a Pastors’ Conference in Uganda, wanted to abandon his luggage at the arrival hall for fear of arrest.

Kaduna Residents Seek Alternative Sater Sources As Scarcity Persists

Most residents of Kaduna State are scrambling for alternative clean water sources for their daily usage, as acute water scarcity is biting hard in the north-western Nigeria State The water scarcity has been attributed to the breakdown of services by the State Water Board.

Industrial action by electricity workers last Monday had initially caused a breakdown in supply. But after the strike was called off, a power transmission line to the Malali Water Treatment plant, which supplies water to the metropolis and environs, got damaged.

All four Nigerians who contested for seats in UK parliament won

Four Nigerians who contested for various seats to represent different county in UK's parliament won their elections. Helen Grant won the seat for Member of Parliament representing Maidstone and The Weald while Chuka Umunna won the elections to represent Streatham. Kate Osamor won the seat for Edmonton in North London while Chi Onwurah won the seat for New Castle upon Tyne Central. Congrats to them. more pics below

Nigerian Gay Activist Celebrates 11 Years of Living With HIV

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Gay Nigerian activist, Bisi Alimi shared a heartfelt note on Instagram reflecting on the day he discovered his HIV status.

He wrote:

“It’s 11years today I got the news that changed my life completely. It has made me who I am. Life has thought me to turn #Shame to #Pride, #Hate to #Love, #Victimhood to #Champion. I am not perfect but “hell yes!” I am stronger now. #HIV has thought me to look positively at life and though it has not always been smooth, I am smarter now than 11years ago. Thanks to all my friends…people that can see beyond the HIV and see a work in progress and invest in me. #livingpositively #HIVpositive #lovingmylife #livingmylife.”

Physically Challenged Man Begins Trek from Kaduna to Abuja for President-Elect

We have a feeling that this trekking trend won’t be ending anytime soon.
According to several online reports, a 30-year-old man named Ibrahim Musa, who is physically challenged, has started walking from Kaduna to Abuja, where he intends to congratulate

Breaking News | More women and children freed from Sambisa Forest

About 25 men and women have reportedly been rescued Sambisa forest. According to Al Jazeerah, Nigerian Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman said today that the women and children were freed during a military operation in the forest this morning May 6th. One soldier was reportedly killed while five others sustained injuries.

Nigerians Protest In Lagos Over The Execution Of Nigerians In Indonesia

The information reaching the United Nigerians in Diaspora UNID is that another batch of executions will take place soon and there are still ten Nigerian citizens on death row in Indonesia prisons, 3 of whose names were on 29th April, 2015 forwarded to the Nigerian embassy in Jarkata as a notification of execution. This brings us to the question, must it be capital punishment? Is capital punishment the only way the Indonesian government can contain drug trafficking in the country? Has capital punishment been able to quell the issue of drug trafficking in Indonesia? These are questions seeking for answers.

33-yr-old Truck Driver Murdered Friend Over Food

LAGOS—A 33-year-old trailer driver, who reportedly stabbed his friend to death on Monday night at Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State, has confessed that his action was a mistake he regretted.

It was learned that the suspect, identified as Tunde Azeez, allegedly stabbed Lukmon Ayedun with a broken bottle at 8:42pm during a brawl.

Vanguard learned that trouble started when the suspect purportedly bought food from a vendor, woke his friend from sleep to eat.

His actions provoked Lukmon, who reacted by hitting Azeez and a fight ensued.

Jonathan marks five years in office with prayer

Jonathan was on May 6, 2010, inaugurated as the President by the then Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, following the death on May 5, 2010 of President Umaru Yar’Adua, who he served for three years as Vice President before his death.

The nation’s constitution recommends that the Vice President automatically takes over upon the death of the President.

After completing Yar’Adua’s tenure, Jonathan contested and won the 2011 presidential election but lost his re-election bid in the 2015 election.

Manny Pacquiao Faces Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit.

Manny Pacquiao is currently facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit for not disclosing his shoulder injury before the fight with Floyd Mayweather.

According to ESPN, two  boxing fansStephane Vanel and Kami Rahbaran Shave filed a class-action lawsuit against the Filipino for failing to disclose a shoulder injury before his defeat by Floyd Mayweather.

The shoulder injury was revealed after the fight with Mayweather as the Filipino blamed the defeat on it.

Bollywood star, Salman Khan Jailed Five Years For Hit And Run.

One of my favorite Bollywood stars, Salman Khan has been sentenced to a five years jail term.

He was sentenced by an Indian court for killing a homeless man in a 2002 hit-and-run driving incident in Mumbai.

The man was among five people who were run over in the incident. The actor who is currently Bollywood's highest paid star, was charged with culpable homicide.

Khan had said his driver was behind the wheel, but the judge said the actor was driving the car and was under the influence of alcohol at the time.

Multichoice Declares | Nigeria Has No Power To Regulate DSTV Prices

South African digital satellite television company, Multichoice, has defended its decision to increase DSTV subscription rates in Nigeria, saying neither the country nor its courts, has the powers to regulate its prices.

The ruling on the objecti​on by Multichoice Nigeria Limited against an application seeking to stop ​the price increase ​has been scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Federal High Court, Lagos.

Two Lagos-based lawyers, Oluyinka Oyeniji and Osasuyi Adebayo, had initiated a class action on behalf of millions of Nigerians who criticised the new subscription rates as exploitative and insensitive.