Wives of Niger politicians arrested in baby trafficking bust

The wives of two prominent politicians have been arrested in Niger following the dismantling of an alleged baby trafficking ring this week, a police source said Wednesday.

More than 20 suspects were arrested on Monday as part of an international investigation involving police from Nigeria, Benin and Niger, the source told AFP.

Nigeria make world cup last 16

A double from Lionel Messi a day after his 27th birthday inspired Argentina to a 3-2 win over African champions Nigeria and assured them of finishing top of Group F at the World Cup finals on Wednesday.
- JUNE 25: Ahmed Musa of Nigeria celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazi

Ritualists Cave Uncovers In Lagos

A ritualists’ den has been discovered in Majidun area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.
The den, where kidnapped children and adults were allegedly kept as hostages was found beside a church, Holy Family Church, situated in the remote area of the town.

PHOTONEWS: Abuja Explosion Update: 21 Dead, 17 Injured, Over 20 Vehicles Burnt

The Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Frank Mba, said twenty-one people have been confirmed dead while seventeen others injured from the explosion that hit Emmab shopping complex, Abuja around 3:55pm today.

PHOTO NEWS:Legislators Scold School Principal And Community Representatives

By Ajayi Bamidele
Anambra state house of assembly has expressed dissatisfaction in the principal of Victory high school Ezira with his building committee members for alleged connivance to defraud the state government of N10 million naira education development funds provided by the state.

The leader and deputy chairman house committee on education, Honourable Ebele Obi stated this warning while on oversight function to Orumba South L.G.A, and mandated the school principal Mr. Charles Ezeokoli to renovate the six classroom block behind the students classroom and toilet before three week of their rescheduled visit date.

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He frowned at the manners where Community representatives would connive with the school principal not to carry out a project for the purpose such money was provided.

The legislators also expressed disappointment in the complaisance position of the community not to stand their ground and enforce the principal to put the community fund in good use.

Breaking News: Another Bomb Explosion Rocks Emab/Banex Plaza In Abuja

We’re getting word right now that there has been a huge explosion at the Emab/Banex plaza in Wuse 2 area, Abuja. A lot of users on social media have been tweeting pictures of the explosion taken from a safe distance. It’s not clear if this is a bomb explosion or accidental, but most witnesses are saying it’s a bomb. Details will surely come out very soon.

Ekiti Poll Was A Charade---Shehu Sani

A northern-based rights activist and President of the Civil Rights Congress (CRC) of Nigeria, Mallam Shehu Sani, yesterday alleged that the June 21 governorship election in Ekiti State could not be said to be free and fair as being adjudged.

Sani, in a statement in Kaduna, said the election could not be free and fair when the federal government used security operatives to harass and intimidate political opponents to favour the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr. Ayo Fayose.

Nomination Of Peter Obi OBI Minister Tears Anambra PDP Apart

Crisis is currently brewing in the Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the decision by the party to nominate the former Governor of the state, Peter Obi, for a ministerial position to represent the state in the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
Ms. Stella Oduah, who represented the state in the council, was dropped recently.

APC Rebuff Presure To Contest Ekiti Guber Elelction Result

Pressure by some leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC, on Governor Kayode Fayemi to recant his concession of victory to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s Ayodele Fayose in last weekend’s gubernatorial election in Ekiti State has been rebuffed by party leaders.
Meeting in Abuja last night, party leaders resolved to forge along with the outgoing governor’s decision with a pledge to support him despite what some party apparatchiks claimed were increasing evidence of systematic rigging by the victorious PDP.

Jonathan Unviel N3Trillion Centenary City

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Centenary City, Abuja.
Jonathan said the $18.6 billion (N3 trillion) centenary city which would start off with 10 storey building, would be a modern city with presidential archives.
The president said his administration was developing the centenary city, sited at the Airport Road, Abuja for security and free trade zone.