Drug Trafficking: 2 men sentenced to 5 months in jail for drug possession

Two men have been sentenced to five months in jail respectively for trafficking Indian Hemp.

The Federal High Court, Ibadan, sentenced the suspects identified as Idowu Gbadegesin andBiliaminu Alade today, September 14, 'for unlawfully dealing in psychotropic substance'.

Customs Collected Over N95b In August’ | TheNation

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected N95.7 billion in August, its hihest collection in the last 10 months.

Its Public Relations Unit on its website yesterday, said: “Last month, August 2016, the Service recorded the highest revenue in 10 years despite the Forex difficulty, low imports and general economic downturn. The Service generated N95,760,763,642.04, a feat that points to the efficacy of the Comptroller-General’s policy thrust.”

FRSC: Oct 1 Speed Limiting Device Deadline Sacrosanct

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The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has said the installation of speed limiting device on vehicles is in accordance with the commission’s Establishment Act.

Assistant Corps Marshall Kayode Olagunju spoke yesterday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar.

Olagunju said the act empowered the commission to determine and enforce speed limiter for all vehicles.

Crime Scene in Onitsha: Gunmen attack NTA, Star Times office, burn down building

Suspected gunmen on Wednesday attacked the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) office in Onitsha, Anambra, torching some equipment and Star Times section in the premises.

Acting Manager of the station, Mr Chris Nwigwe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Onisha that the incident occurred at about 1.40 a.m.

Sallah: The Significance Of The Sacrifice By Reverend Father Adedigba

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Eid al adha, which is called Ileya festival in Yoruba language, is one of the important feasts in Islam. Every year, Muslims celebrate this feast which commemorates the sacrifice of Abraham/Ibrahim. It is usually a time of celebration and feasting for all Muslims around the world. As we wish Muslims a happy celebration, it is good for both Muslims and Christians to know the significance of this feast.

Audu Ogbeh Minister advises Nigerians to substitute potatoes for rice

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has advised Nigerians to slowdown on eating rice and probably substitute it with potatoes.

Ogbeh made this known in Abuja on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 during a meeting with officials of VICAMPRO, an indigenous Agro Company investing in production of Irish Potatoe.

Anti-Corruption: Don’t Castigate FG — Lai Mohammed

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MINISTER of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that Federal Government should not be castigated for its anti corruption crusades against perceived members of the opposition group.

Speaking with journalists in his Oro country home during Sallah celebration, Alhaji Mohammed said ongoing probe involved those linked with alleged diverted funds meant for prosecuting war against insurgents.

Controversy Trails Nigerian Government’s Handling of Appeals By “Unjustly” Dismissed Soldiers

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The fate of some officers of the Nigerian Army who sought redress after they were “unjustly” dismissed has been left hanging.

There is a riddle around which desk is handling their appeal letters and what treatment has been given the letters, over two months after submission.

Defense officials said the appeal letters had been forwarded to the “appropriate authorities.”

Buhari: Boko Haram threatens to Steal President in new video

Terrorist sect, Boko Haram has threatened to capture President Muhammadu Buhari.

The group made the threat via a new video posted on YouTube on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

The video shows a group of terrorists observing prayers in commemoration of the recently concluded Eid-el-Kabir festival.

In USA: Bride had to flag down a ride to her wedding

A flat tire wasn’t going to stop a determined New Hampshire bride from walking down the aisle on her special day.

As reported by NY Post, Angelique Arsenault was on her way to be joined with her fiancée of 11 years when her ride got problematic.

Paralympics: Nigeria Win 7th Gold

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Flora Ugwunwa set a new world record in the women’s javelin – F54 event on Tuesday at the Rio Paralympics to give Nigeria its seventh gold medal.

She recorded a throw of 20.25 metres after six attempts to win the gold medal and take Nigeria’s tally to seven gold, two silver and one bronze medals.

Animalistic Engagements: Woman cancels wedding because her partner rejected her dog

Karishma, who was being set up with the prospective groom by her family, apparently broke things off because he refused to accommodate her dog.

playThe pet that came between and her potential husband (Midday)

During a WhatsApp conversation between the two, which is now viral in the country, the man requested that she give up her pet dog because his mother did not like them generally.

‘Stop Giving Bailout To States’ By Armstrong Bakam

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State and a former Minister of Police Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Lame, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop giving bailout to state governments.

He, however, advised the Federal Government to use such money to execute some projects in the states.

The Return of the Ring In Spain: Lost wedding ring to be returned to owner after 37 years

Inherited Nothing: Buhari Should Justify His Claim By Going After OBJ, Jonathan – Waku, PDP

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LEADERS of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and lawmakers elected on the platform of the opposition party, yesterday, gave President Muhammadu Buhari hard knocks over his comments that he inherited nothing from the PDP administrations of former president’s Olusegun Obasanjo, late Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua and Dr Goodluck Jonathan.

This Naija Guy Proposed to Oyibo Girl Friend on top of Olumo Rock

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This guy bought his Oyibo girlfriend home to show her tourists sights in Nigeria and while they were on Olumo rock he bro

Why Most Women Are Not Satisfied In The Bedroom

Sex has been described as one of the activities that boost closeness in marriage, but the lack of it, or its inadequacy, can equally be detrimental to the success of the union.

This all-important activity is so vital that marriage counselors and psychologists often advise couples not to joke with it, for the sake of keeping the home together, even if they have to prepare a timetable for it, so that the needs of both parties can be well taken care of.

Chris Oyakhilome: Pastor divides opinion with latest teaching on marital relationships

In a Facebook post on Christ Embassy's online missions page, Pastor Chris teaches that "Husband does not mean the male partner in a marriage, husband means master."

Further explaining the role of the woman in the relationship, the Christ Embassy Pastor continued;

Love & Money: Partners who regularly talk about money are happier, report says

A new study from American finance institution, TD Bank, establishes that couples who often chat about their finances are happier than those who don't.

According to the report, approximately  78% of partners who discuss their finances weekly say they are happier, compared to  those who have talks about their finances only few times annually.

Inside Lagos: 80-yr-old man dies in house fire

An 80-year-old man has reportedly perished in a house fire caused by an immersion water heater (boiling ring).

The victim, Godwin Oyia, was killed at about 10:40am today, after being trapped in his home at No 5 Aborishade close, Lawanson, Surulere.

Fraudsters: Police apprehends illegal tax collectors in Anambra

A group of about 20 men have been arrested over suspicions of acting in the capacity of tax collectors without proper authorisation.

The Ocha Brigade teamed with joint task force in Anambra state, stormed Agulu, Ekwulobia, Uga on Monday, September 12, in the fight to put an end to illegal tax collection.

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Falana ‘You can’t become governor by attacking me,’ Fayose tells lawyer

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has urged prominent lawyer, Femi Falana to stop attacking him needlessly.

Fayose also said that Falana should sell himself to the Ekiti people if he’s desirous of becoming governor as insults would not get him the governorship seat.

Edo Election 'Don't give power to thieves,' Obaseki urges voters

The candidate of the All Progressives congress (APC) in the Edo governorship Election race, MrGodwin Obaseki, has urged voters to carefully select their leader.

He stated this on Monday, September 12, during a visit to the Benin Technical College in Egor Local Government Area of the state.

Nigeria Records Biggest Drop In Oil Output By ’Femi Asu

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Crude oil production from Nigeria dropped the most in August among its peers in the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, paring the gain it recorded in the previous month.

Nigeria had in March lost the status of Africa’s top oil producer to Angola when the country’s production dropped to 1.677 million barrels per day, compared to Angola’s 1.782 million bpd.