Buhari’s war against insurgency and WAI
As military Head of Statefrom 1984 to 1985, President Muhammadu Buhari came to power at a time the economy was in tatters even as some second republic politicians alleged Nigerians were yet to eat from the refuse bins.He introduced the War against Indiscipline (WAI) to force Nigerians exhibit correctethical conduct. WAI gained popularity especially the queue culture that took root in Nigerians even after his ouster from office by his comrades-in- arms.
Fire guts FreshYo company in Lagos
A fire outbreak on Friday gutted part of Ranona Nigeria Limited, makers of FreshYo yoghurt, at Iyana Isolo area of Lagos State.
Midnight fire razes another market in Kano
Another mid-night fire outbreak on Thursday gutted Gwarzo market in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, destroying property worth millions of Naira.
Rivers Re-run: INEC did not disqualify PDP candidate – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Friday that it did not disqualify, Mr Tonye Alalibo, PDP candidate for Akuku-Toru Constituency 11, from participating in re-run election in Rivers.
Help! i’m lusting after my husband’s closest friend
My husband and I are happy in our marriage. We have two little girls and a satisfactory sex life.
Azerbaijan jails 5 men for beating journalist to death
Azerbaijan on Friday sentenced five men to up to 13 years in prison for beating to death a journalist who had criticised an Azeri football team player on Facebook.
Cleric tasks Muslims on patience
The Chief Imam of Area 10, Garki Juma’at Mosque, FCT, Malam Yahya Al-Yolawi, on Friday urged Muslims to exercise patience and restraint in their deeds and expectations from Allah.
Costa gets extra one-game ban
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been given a further one-match ban, fined £20,000 ($28,630, 25,021 euros) and warned as to his future behaviour after admitting a charge of improper conduct following his red card at Everton last month, the Football Association announced Friday.
Boko Haram releases new video, says ‘No negotiations, No surrender’
Boko Haram released a new video Friday denying any suggestions it would surrender, just over a week after their shadowy leader Abubakar Shekau appeared in a rare message looking dejected and frail.
New Ebola case in Liberian capital
Liberia has registered a new case of Ebola in the capital, the health ministry said Friday, more than two months after the epidemic was declared over in the country.
S.Africa’s Zuma faces torrent of calls to step down after court rebuke
South African President Jacob Zuma faced a chorus of calls Friday to step down after a court ruled that he breached the constitution in a judgement that engulfed him in a fresh bout of controversy.
Chief Imam backs Buhari on budget
The Chief Imam of Bida Road Central Mosque in Kaduna, Malam Mohammad Nafi’u, on Friday supported the stand of President Muhammad Buhari not to assent to the 2016 budget without scrutinising its content.
Egypt blocked Facebook Internet service over surveillance
Egypt blocked Facebook Free Basics Internet service at the end of last year after the U.S. company refused to give the Egyptian government the ability to spy on users, according to sources.
Alibaba, RMD, Korede Bello join MC Abbey To Deliver Unconventional #ILaffWithMCAbbey Show
Ace comedian Abiodun Olopade popularly referred to as MC Abbey has put all plans in place for the second edition of his annual show titled ‘I Laff With MC Abbey’.
Jobless 21-year-old man imprisoned over theft of N10,000
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday sentenced a 21-year-old unemployed man, Benjamin Sunday, to one- year imprisonment for stealing N10,000 cash and a phone valued at N1,000.
Comedian detained for ‘cracking joke’ on president
A popular Burundi comedian known as “Kigingi” was arrested this week after poking fun at the president, his family said Friday.
