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4 Inmates Killed, 36 Others Escaped In Akwa Ibom Prison Break

Dec 29, 2017 topnews

Four prison inmates have been confimed dead while 36 others escaped in a jailbreak that took place at the Ikot Ekpene Prison in Akwa-Ibom state. According to a statement by the Akwa Ibom state prison command, ASP Ogbajie J. Ogbajie, some prison inmates attacked other inmates that were serving in the prison’s kitchen. They seized an axe from their fellow inmates, inflicted a deep cut on their head and immediately made for the rear entrance of the prison. They broke the door with the axe and engaged the staff that…

Private Jet Robbery: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage Reports Are False, Baseless – FAAN

Dec 28, 2017 topnews

The Federal airports authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has reacted to allegations of theft by top musicians, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage. FAAN said that the reports of theft are ‘false and Baseless’. On Wednesday, luggage belonging to both artists were reportedly stolen from a Bombardier Challenger 605 jet with registration number T7-A00 while it was slowly taxiing to a Hangar at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. The artistes were returning from a function in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state. A spokesperson for FAAN, Henrietta Yakubu said the reports were false, adding that it…

Saraki Helped Me To Become Speaker — Dogara

Dec 28, 2017 topnews

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has explained how Senate President Bukola Saraki helped him to become speaker in June, 2015. Both Saraki and Dogara emerged as leaders of the National Assembly against the wish of their party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in keenly contested elections. They defeated Sen. Ahmad Lawan and Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila respectively, who were the party’s choice. Recounting how he emerged speaker, Dogara said, during a book launch to mark his 50th birthday in Abuja on Tuesday, that Saraki was key to…

Despite Your Lies, Nigerians Still Prefer Buhari, Shittu Tells PDP

Dec 28, 2017Dec 28, 2017 topnews

The Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, has told the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that despite their lies against President Muhammadu Buhari, many Nigerians still prefer his style of governance. Barrister Shittu, said this in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen during the 50th birthday ceremony of a PDP chieftain in Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde. The minister, who said the people of the country were neither fools nor ingrates, would appraise the president when he presented his score-card. He said those who drove Nigeria into a…

Ogun PDP Stalwart, Mustapha Adekunle Sponsors Table Tennis Competition

Dec 28, 2017 topnews

It was excitement galore during the yuletide period when sports enthusiasts converged on Sekoni area of Sango in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State to witness a table tennis competition among youths of the area. The very successful and well organized event which was put together by three times national Table Tennis Champion, Shola Oyetayo popularly known as ‘Suger’ saw dozens of youth battle for prizes of the Ping-Pong competition. Tagged Banana Table Tennis Competition, spectators were thrilled by several display of uncommon skills and dexterity by competitors before the…

Man arrested for impregnating mentally retarded woman

Dec 28, 2017 topnews

Safiyanu Kamala, a 50-year-old man has been arrested by the Katsina Police Command for allegedly impregnating a mentally retarded woman, one Ms. Islamia. Kamala, a farmer and resident of Jino village in Kankara Local Council, had reportedly confessed to the police that he was responsible for Islamia’s 28-week-old pregnancy. It was learnt that the suspect was in the habit of luring the woman to his farm, where he had “carnal knowledge of her.”The victim, who currently lives with members of her family, had reported the incident to the police on…

We Supply Products To You Despite N26.7 Billion Debt – NNPC Replies Marketers

Dec 27, 2017Dec 27, 2017 topnews

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has described as very unfortunate a statement credited to the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) on the fuel supply situation, especially Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). NNPC wishes to affirm that it has supplied appreciable volume to DAPPMA, Major Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to rid the challenges currently being experienced in the supply and distribution of petroleum products in the country. NNPC regrets that DAPPMA which members had taken receipts of products from Petroleum…

President Buhari’s son undergoes surgery after bike crash in Abuja

Dec 27, 2017 topnews

President Mohammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has suffered a head injury and multiple fractures, following a power bike crash in Abuja. The presidency has however said that the president’s son is in a stable condition in a private clinic after undergoing head surgery in Abuja. It was learnt that the crash occurred on Tuesday night when Yusuf, along with a friend were racing in the capital city and veered off the road in the process. He was said to have laid there unconscious before the wife of the President, Aisha…

How Apostle Suleman predicted George Weah’s Victory In Liberian Election

Dec 27, 2017 topnews

What makes a good prophecy is the fact that such prophecy must be startling, not mundane. Mid October 2017, during the year’s edition of the Omega Fire Ministries’ Ministers’ Conference, servant of God, Apostle (Prof.) Johnson Suleman declared to the congregation that he indeed had had the divine privilege to follow and pray over the coming Liberian presidential election and that God revealed to him a footballer won the election. His exact words; “Let us pray over the Liberian election. I saw in praying the election and that prayer was…

SEN. MAGNUS ABE CALLS FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ HEALTH & FITNESS SUMMIT

Dec 27, 2017 topnews

The Senator representing Rivers south-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe has called for a summit of stakeholders to find solution to the issue of sooth in Rivers State. Abe made the call while speaking at a special thanksgiving service and reception held at St. James Anglican Church Kpite to celebrate the victory of APC in Tai, Eleme and Oyigbo Federal Constituency in the December 10, 2016 re-run election in Rivers State. The Senator, who demanded that a national health emergency be declared in the state,…