The Police Command in Ebonyi on Friday confirmed the death of two children in a kerosene explosion which occurred at Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Loveth Odah, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the matter was reported at the Divisional Police Station Ezzamgbo, by one Mr Chinedu Onwe.

Odah said that Onwe was in company of one Mrs Christiana Ibili, 34, who suffered severe burns from the explosion, after purchasing the product from Dipro filling station at Ezzmagno junction.

“The Police gathered that on reaching her house, one of Ibili’s children poured the kerosene inside a lantern and lit a match-stick which resulted in an explosion with uncontrollable flame.

“The flame engulfed the whole building, which resulted in the death of Miss Joy Ituma, 5, and Master Joshua Onwe, 6, while Ibili and Mr Uchenna Ituma, 18, sustained severe burns.

“The children were confirmed dead by a medical doctor at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, while the wounded are receiving treatment at the hospital.”

The PPRO further said that Police had arrested an attendant at the petrol station, simply identified as Anayo, alongside Mr Emmanuel Ominyi, the station’s manager.

“The matter has been transferred to the command’s Criminal Investigation Department while the product sample has been submitted to relevant quarters for further tests.

“This is to ascertain whether it was adulterated, which is the suspected case and our officers have been deployed to the petrol station to prevent irate mob from destroying it.

“This measure is to prevent further loss of lives and we appeal to people of the area not to take laws into their hands as full investigations into the incident had commenced.”

Odah noted that adulteration of petroleum products is unlawful in Nigeria.

She said that the bodies of the dead children had been deposited in the hospital’s mortuary and prayed for the quick recovery of the wounded.

Meanwhile, Dr Emeka Ogah, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, confirmed to NAN that the victims were brought to the hospital but disagreed with the police on the number of the dead.

“The report I received indicated that only one person died from the explosion but I will make further clarification on Saturday to ascertain the true situation,” he said.

However, Mr Bassey Chima, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Petroleum Pricing and Distribution, told NAN that he was not aware of the incident as he had just returned from an assignment.


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Ogun state Governor Ibikunle Amosun received some grassroot politicians, from Ogun West Senatorial District, after their defection from the PDP to APC.

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The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) says there is no court order restricting it from conducting the Saturday’s local government council election in the state.

It said the election would hold as scheduled on Saturday.

Its Chairman, Mr Ethelbert Ibebuchi, said this on Thursday at a media briefing on the forthcoming 2018 Local Government Council Election in Imo State.

Ibebuchi said that the council election would be for the positions of chairmen and councillors in the 27 local government areas and 645 ISIEC electoral wards in Imo.

He said that the only case in court was that of the former council members seeking for the payment of their severance allowance from government and not on whether to conduct or not conduct election.

“We have not recieved any court order restraining ISIEC from conducting LGA election.

“Those in court are contending payment of things due to them and not that election should not hold,” Ibebuchi said.

He said that the state electoral body was fully ready for election on Saturday, adding that the commission had taken measures as well as given all the parties a level playing ground to ensure credible election.

“In a bid to conduct these council elections and get it right, we at ISIEC realised the imperativeness of adopting holistic, pragmatic approach and methodology that cilminated in several visits and consultations with critical stakeholders in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria,” he said.

According to the Imo ISIEC boss, the 2018 local government council election in the state required over 8000 ad-hoc staff of varying academic standard, adding that examination was conducted for those staff.

Ibebuchi said that 14 political parties would be fielding candidates in the election that would hold in the 3,523 polling units at 44 points.

He said that there would be restriction of movement of persons between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.when polls would have ended as part of designs to ensure hitch-free exercise.

Ibebuchi said that an “inter security architecture” had been raised to maintain law, order and security of lives and property during the election.

He urged the electorate to come out enmass and exercise their civil responsibility in electing those that would serve them effectively and efficiently at the grassroots.

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has asked for postponement of the conferment of a chieftaincy title offered to him by Oba Mathew Ajiboye, the Eleju of Ejuland, Sanmora community, near Omuaran, in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara.

The monarch had on behalf of the community offered the Chieftancy title of “Oluomo” of Ejuland, Sanmora at a Chieftancy installation ceremony in Sanmora.

The monarch said .the installation ceremony would hold before the end of the year while challenging the minister to take his rightful political leadership position in the state on behalf of his community

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Mohammed was in the community to grace the installation of a popular film marketer, Abdulmaroof Afolayan as the Oloba of Ejuland, Sanmora.

Oba Ajiboye who spoke in Yoruba language said: “it is time to return home and take charge of the political sphere of Kwara.

“I am ready to support you and the Sanmora people are also behind you.

“This time around, I will personally follow you from home to home being the political head we are looking onto at the national level”.

The minister thanked the King and the entire community for the recognition and honour bestowed on him.

He said his father hailed from Sanmora and he would ensure that what is due to the community like every other Kwara towns would be delivered to them.

The minister disclosed that discussion was ongoing on the construction of Ajase-Sanmora-Iludun road because of its importance to the development of the towns and improvement of living standard of the people.

Mohammed said he accepted the honour of the chieftancy title given to him but the installation should come after ending his service as a federal minister.

He explained that they were given a caveat by the administration not to take chieftancy title while serving as federal cabinet members.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to assist a visually-impaired National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, currently deployed to Daura, Katsina State.

28-year old Okenala Ahmed, a graduate of Insurance from the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, was among the Corps members who paid Sallah homage to President Buhari Tuesday in Daura, as part of activities to mark the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.

In the course of the President’s interaction with the Corps members, the Corps Liaison Officer (CLO), Jibrin Ishak, had appealed for assistance for their physically challenged member.

According to the CLO, the indigent Corps member, who is from Offa, Kwara State, had earlier contemplated redeployment from Katsina State due to his health condition.

President Buhari will undertake the cost of medical care and treatment of Ahmed, who is an Economics NYSC teacher at Government Day Senior Secondary School, Daura.

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Oh Toke... She don't cur!!!

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A former aspirant for the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Publisher of an Abuja-based celebrity magazine, ‘Democracy Confidential,’ Chief Chyna Iwuanyanwu, is dead.


Iwuanyanwu, a former journalist with Radio Nigeria and Champion newspaper, died in Abuja after a brief illness.

Punch reports that the family of the publisher made his death public yesterday after he died last week

His first son, Amarachi Iwuanyanwu released statement in Abuja to that effect.

The deceased was a public relations consultant, politician, author and the Group Chairman, Sungold conglomerates and founder of Zara Foundation.

The statement said Iwuanyanwu, who was the pioneer Chairman, University of Lagos Alumni Association, Abuja branch, was a respected politician with an impressive credential.

The statement added, “Iwuanyanwu contested the national chairmanship of the People’s Democratic Party in 2008 and national publicity secretary of the party in the 2012/2015 National Convention.

“He was the National Secretary, Igbo Political Forum and the founder, Centre for Igbo Civilization and Culture and a member of South-East Peoples Development Association.”

It added that condolence registers had been opened at his Abuja residence and in his country home in Amuzi Dim Na Nume Isu, Imo State.

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Yinka Ayefele, whose N800 million music house was demolished on Sunday by agents of the Oyo State government, has revealed that Governor Abiola Ajimobi gave his wife the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and assured that he will not demolish the building.



Ayefele made the revelations while reading his press statement titled “Governor Ajimobi and the Sunday breakfast disaster”, at a press conference held at the demolished building on Monday evening.



He disclosed that his wife during a visit to the governor on Saturday was on her knees begging the governor for several hours not to demolish the building, adding that he was surprised that the building was demolished despite the Governor’s assurance to the wife.



The Juju musician, who wept as he narrated his ordeal, insisted that contrary to the claim of the Oyo State government that the building contravened town planning law, he has necessary papers for the building housing his radio station, Fresh FM 105.9. Ayefele in an emotion-laden speech revealed that his wife was in Ajimobi’s house to beg the Governor not to demolish the building, and that the Governor promised to look into the matter.




Ayefele, who said he would have followed his wife to beg the governor if not for the fact that he was on hospital bed on Saturday, revealed that the governor even gave his wife the sum of $1,000 when she was leaving his (Ajimobi) house. He, however, said he was surprised that the state government went ahead to demolish the building few hours later.



Ayefele said, “I am sad that all I laboured for for almost twenty years had been pulled down. “Let me also bring to your notice that that my wife was with the governor till around 3.00 a.m on Saturday. She was able to meet the governor and he assured her that the building will not be demolished and as an assurance, when she was leaving, the governor gave her $1,000”


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His Imperial Majesty Alayeluwa Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi Ojaja II, 51st Ooni of Ife with Muslim faithful at the Eid prayer ground in Ile Ife, Osun state.

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APC leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu observed the Eid-l- Kabir Prayers at Dodan Barracks Praying Ground, Obalande with Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Lagos speaker, Mudashiru A. Obasa, Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Power, Works and Housing , Babatunde Fashola.

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President Buhari presides over Federal Executive Council - FEC meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 25th April, 2018.

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Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Dee One pictured with his beautiful wife, Dee One was evicted with his partner, Vandora.

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Big brother naija winner, Miracle with other former housemates, Nina and Tobi were pictured at the airport this morning as they are expected in Lagos tonite.

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After this morning rant from Big brother naija housemate, Cee c about Tobi and the insults with heavy words used as she provoked her fellow housemate today which caused alot of internet users calling out Cee Cand her fans. Cee C woke Tobi up for a private conversation during which she said sorry to Tobi . Tobi told her that he not angry. Watch video below

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The Federal Government has ordered an investigation into the invasion of the National Assembly and theft of the mace from the Senate.

Several individuals suspected to be thugs had entered the Senate chamber during plenary around 11:30 am, snatched and went away with the mace.

Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, said in a statement that the Federal Government was shocked by the incident and has ordered a probe.

The security agencies are “to immediately unravel the circumstances surrounding the breach of security that led to the invasion”, the statement signed by a Special Adviser to the minister, Mr Segun Adeyemi, read in part.

In addition to that, the statement said security would also be reinforced to prevent a recurrence.

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As seen on social media. A man decided to grab a lady's boobs in a really weird photoshoot. See more photos below

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Recall that former Minister of Defence, T. Y Danjuma yesterday accused the Military of colluding with armed bandits to attack Nigerians.

Gen. Danjuma's position is not different from what I have said in the past. For him to have broken his silence at this time should be enough warning to @MBuhari that it is time to go back to Daura. He should leave honourably or be disgraced out of office.

General T. Y. Danjuma just said what we have said several times... There is complicity from the highest place in this country concerning these killings by herdsmen. I hope they won't now remember that Gen. Danjuma keeps "looted" billions of dollars in his borehole...

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How the votes went.

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Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar pictured at the wedding reception of Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s daughter, Fatima in Lagos.

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Recently evicted big brother naija housemates, Leo, Ifu Ennada, Ahneeka and Angel were pictured at this year second edition of the eviction party for big brother naija housemates. See photos below

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Troops of 707 Special Forces Brigade have arrested 6 herdsmen, caught in the act of farmland destruction. Troops while on patrol in the general area of Kwata Sule on 17 March 18 encountered the herdsmen in the act prompting their arrest. After initial interrogation, the suspects were handed over to the police for further action.

Similarly, troops on patrol in the general area of Chembe, Tse-Gundu, Tse-Iordye and Sbaor settlements sighted two herdsmen on motorcycle along Kwata Shaor river bank. Herdsmen abandoned their motorcycle and fled. On search of the general area, one round of 7.62mm special was discovered. Troops continue to dominate the general area with patrols.
You are please requested to disseminate this through your medium.
Thank you for your usual cooperation.

Brigadier General Texas Chukwu
Director Army Public Relations

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Recently-evicted Big Brother Nigeria contestant, Leo Dasilva, has said his mum encouraged him to apply for the competition.

In a chat with Sunday Scoop during the week, he said,

“I do not feel bad that I was evicted from the Big Brother Naija House. I went on the platform so that I could put my business out there and I think I was able to do that. I provide services for people and the more I’m known, the better for my business. That was the reason my mum made me to go for the audition. If I was able to win the grand prize, it would have been a big bonus but I am not disappointed; that’s how God wanted it to be. I was the only one in the house who didn’t unpack his luggage because I knew that I could live at any time. I just wanted to sell the real me; I made up my mind not to lose myself because of the money. At the end of it all, my mum was very happy and she said I made her proud.”



Speaking about who he would miss the most in the house, Dasilva said,

“I would miss Alex most. She was devastated when I left the house and that made me very sad. Even after the competition, we are going to continue being friends. She is a very amazing person and I am not going to push her out of my life. Unless she doesn’t want to be my friend, then, I would have to let her go. I pray that she would win the competition.”

Asked to define the relationship he had with Alex because many felt it was deeper than friendship, Leo said,

“There were a lot of misconceptions because Alex and I were very close. I was the only one that knew how much talent she has. I was the only one who constantly encouraged her because I saw beyond her playful persona. That was why we were very attached to each other. She is someone I would have loved to pursue something serious with but I have other priorities at the moment. However, I am not in any relationship yet. Right now, I am friend with someone whom I really like and I am hoping that it can grow further very soon.”



Meanwhile, he kept mum on if his love interest is the one whose picture was recently circulated on the Internet.

On what next for him after the competition, he said,

“I’m ready to take whatever opportunities that come my way. Everybody knows that I am a real estate investor and I have my own company. I also engage in haulage business. I recently advertised a real estate project online called Alexander Apartments, which I named after Alex. I sold the first phase before going into the house and the second phase is ready for business.”

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About a week ago on the 11th of March 2018, Tania Omotayo threw a launch party for the second location for her clothing store “Ziva”.

Media personalities and celebrities such as Toke Makinwa, Mai Atafo, Chioma Ikoku,Bobrisky, 2Baba, Adekunle Gold, Annie Idibia, Small Doctor and more stars were spotted at the opening.

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Recently arrested 39-year-old vicious assassin, Adeola Williams aka Ade Lawyer, has confessed that he has killed over 100 since assassinating people was his source of livelihood.

“But now I’m born again,” he said while being paraded.



Williams, a father of three from Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, was recently arrested over the killing of one Ganiyu Ayinla, aka Pinero, who was the P.A to Adekunle Lawal, aka Kunle Poly, the NURTW chairman in Idumota, Lagos.



While giving account of his activities, he said, “If I get a chance to regain my freedom in this life, I will never go back to crime again. I also advise the millions of youths out there that crime does not pay. I was into crime for over 20 years and despite the risk involved and lack of rest of mind, I have nothing to show for it except the uncompleted bungalow in Ibadan. I have nothing on ground to fall back on despite taking the lives of more than 100 Nigerians. May God forgive me.”



However, Williams said he decided to take the life of Kunle Poly for refusing to talk to the state chairman of the union, Tajudeen Agbede, on his behalf. He said he worked hard for Agbede to emerge as the chairman but that he was dumped after the election.



Williams added, “I thought about my predicament because my wife was heavily pregnant and the money I was getting from Oluomo wasn’t enough and I wasn’t ready to use my gun for armed robbery, so I decided to end the life of the man who refused to help me mend my relationship with Agbede.”



He said after the attack on Kunle Poly, he was later arrested but that he didn’t want to go down alone, thus he implicated some other persons. He added, “I decided to rope in Olorunwa because he was the one who ruined my life. It was my support for him during his fight with MC Oluomo that made me to lose my position at the union.



"After he was removed from office, he had so much money but he was wasting it on women and movie actors and he refused to help me. I was just so bitter, so I framed him.” He said he also decided to lie against MC Oluomo and Prince Kazeem Aletu.

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No fewer than 800 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara have defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Mr Iyiola Oyedepo, the Chairman of the PDP in the state, received the defectors in Ilorin on Friday during the visit of executive members of the party in the North Central Zone.

Dr Hanafi Alabere, who led the defectors from Alanamu Ward in Ilorin West Local Government Area, said they were fed up with the APC.

Oyedepo, in his remarks, told the visiting zonal executives that no notable member of the party had defected to the APC since 2015.

He described the defection of Alabere and his colleagues as a pointer to the popularity of the PDP in the state.

The visiting Zonal Chairman, Mr Theophilus Dakas, commended the PDP executives in the state for keeping the party intact inspite of its internal crisis.

He appealed to the members to continue to work for the progress of the party through sustained membership drive.

Dakas, who said the party leadership had directed that power should be devolved to the ward level, commended members over the party’s performance in the Nov. 18, 2017 local government election..

He gave an assurance that the era of impunity and imposition of candidates in the PDP was gone, adding that the people would decide who would represent them. (NAN)

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Last night, Nigerian singer Yemi Alade celebrated her birthday in Lagos.

The award winning singer hosted friends and industry colleagues to a 'Wakandan' birthday pool party at Ember Creek inspired by the 'Black Panther' movie.

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