Ritualists' Den Discovered In Lagos

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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.

A member of the church who spoke with our correspondents said that the discovery was made Wednesday morning when a lady was caught with two children kept inside a Ghana-must-go sack by residents of the area. The children, four years old were found alive and tied with a rope.

Video: Pregnant Woman Assaulted by a Policeman Caught On Video

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Suspected Fraudster Arrested In Dubai

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A suspected Nigerian fraudster, Mr. Lateef Adedoja, has been arrested in Dubai for allegedly committing several offences ranging from issuance of dud cheques, spending fake currencies and forgery of documents, among others.

The 29-year old Nigerian, who also claimed to be a British citizen and has for long been on the wanted list at various police stations for several offences, was eventually arrested after he conned a Nigerian businessman of about N15 million.

Adedoja allegedly collected money in installments from the businessman through his Nigerian bank account but did not keep his own side of their business bargain.

Luiz Suarez may get 2-year ban as pictures emerge of him trying to bite same player a year ago

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 Pictures have emerged of Uruguayan and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez trying to bite Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini  12 months before biting him again at their match last night in Brazil. The first incident happened during a Confederations Cup clash between Italy and Uruguay in 2013....

Bomb blast reported at Kasuwan Kuturu market in Mubi Adamawa state.

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A bomb explosion has been reported at Kasuwan Kuturu market in Mubi Adamawa state.

 According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa said the bomb was targeted at a police patrol team but there were no casualties from the explosion.

 This explosion comes three weeks after a similar bomb explosion rocked a football viewing center in Mubi Adamawa killing 14 people. Details later…

Massive Explosion rocks popular Emab Plaza in Abuja, at least 6 killed

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 People who live in the area have reported an explosion at popular Emab Plaza on Aminu Kano Crescent in Wuse 2, Abuja, which happened just a few minutes ago around 4pm. Someone tweeted this pic above supposedly from the explosion. The explosion is said to have occurred at the gate of the very busy plaza and six people have been confirmed dead with at least 15 people injured.

 People who live in the  community have reported an explosion at popular Emab Plaza on Aminu Kano Crescent in Wuse 2, Abuja, which happened just a few hours ago around 4pm. Someone tweeted this pic above supposedly from the explosion. The explosion is said to have occurred at the gate of the most busy plaza and six people have now been confirmed dead with at least 15 people injured...

More update later...see more photos after the break.

Photos: Triana Building in Apapa on fire

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 The popular Triana building on Commercial Rd in Apapa, Lagos was gutted by fire in early hours of this morning June 25th. The fire lasted for hours before firefighters could actually put it out...but not before an incredible million of naira worth of property was destroyed. See more photos after the break.

NDLEA nabs 11 school children over drug abuse and trafficking

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Eleven secondary school students and a resort manager were recently arrested in Kaduna by officials of the Kaduna State National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, after being caught in a resort taking Psychotropic substances.

 

NDLEA Kaduna State Commander, Mohammed Jibrin made this revelation at The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking programme which held in Kaduna yesterday, June 24th. 

Just in: Galadima Adamawa Kicked the Bucket Today.

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The Galadima Adamawa, Alhaji Aliyu Raji, is dead. The late Raji passed away, Tuesday night at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola. He is going to be buried by 12 noon today at the Yola cemetery based on Islamic rites. 

Video: Our Close Shave With Death Abuja Bomb Blast Survivors

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Jonathan performs ground-breaking of ₦2.4trn centenary city

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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.


Describing the project which was designed to cover 1,200 hectares of land as an elegant city of hope and a symbol of national unity, the president said no other sign could demonstrate the symbol of his administration’s determination for excellence than the city which, according to him, promises a unique and global standard in real estate project.

Ekiti election was fraudulent, says Aregbesola

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Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has said that the All Progressives Congress lost the Ekiti State governorship polls due to fraud but maintained that it was impossible to rig him out in the August 9, 2014 governorship election in Osun.
The governor spoke in Ikirun on Tuesday during the continuation of his campaign which was held in the town.