NAIRA NAIJA NEWS - NIGERIA: 2016-04-17

Saturday, April 23, 2016

PHOTO: I raped friend’s daughter ‘cos of lack of money to patronize prostitutes — Suspect [Nurudeen Oriyomi]

Thirty-two year-old Nurudeen Oriyomi was arrested for allegedly defiling his late friend’s 12-year-old daughter at Alhaji Yinusa street, Bariga, Lagos. ....

Prince Cornell Demola arrested for defrauding blind man in Lagos

A 49-year old man, Prince Cornell Demola has been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrate court for allegedly defrauding a blind man to the tune of N280.000 in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria...

'Wished I Had Gotten Married And Had Kids At 25!' - Ini Edo's Birthday Message At 34

“My name is Iniobong, meaning God's time. God's time is always the best. My life is planned and directed by He who created me. Reason I can never be bothered.” (sic) ..

Photo: Nigerian Army parades fake colonel, Prince Onyemauche

The Nigerian Army on Friday April 22nd paraded Prince Onyemauche pictured above, accused of impersonation as a Colonel in the Army...

VP Osinbajo says FG to begin payment of N5k to the poor once the budget is signed

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal government will begin payment of the N5000 to the poor in Nigeria once the 2016 budget is signed by President Buhari. Osinbajo also disclosed that the government is also planning to train a minimum of 100, 000 young Nigerians in technology.

Presidency moves against emergency billionaires ..says holders of public office must account for their wealth

Serving and former public office holders will henceforth be made to account for their wealth, Vice President Yemi Osibajo (SAN), has said. ..

Photos: Ooni Of Ife's wife represents him at his grandma's burial

Ooni of Ife shut down Ile Ife today as he buried his grandmother Olori Marian Ogunwusi, despite the fact that he was absent at the burial because according to Yoruba tradition, it is a taboo for a king to see a dead body.

Lady narrates how she was brutalized, humiliated & dehumanized at passport office in Abeokuta

On Monday the 11th April 2016, I walked into the Nigerian immigration service office in Abeokuta with my personal assistant around 11 am. ..

UNIPORT student allegedly shot to death by police gets buried (photos)

Gina was shot 5 times and left to die in Aluu (University of Portharcourt) Rivers State allegedly by police men in the guise of accidental discharge during the school's violent protest earlier this month.

Toke Makinwa, Debola Williams, Omawumi, Kemi Lala Akindoju & more attend Omoni Oboli 38th birthday (Photos)

Omoni Oboli turned 38, yesterday [Apr. 22] and the actress celebrated with cocktails and screening of her movie – Wives On Strike at Genesis Cinemas Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria...

FG moves closer to ending fuel supply & distribution problem- NNPC

Press statement from NNPC below...

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has recommissioned the Escravos-Warri-Kaduna pipeline stressing that both Warri and Kaduna refineries are now receiving crude simultaneously for the first time in many years. ...

[Graphic photos] Suicide bomber kills himself after a failed attack in Borno

A male suicide bomber died after a failed attempt to attack Ummarari community in Borno state this morning.

Body of woman found dead in a canal at Ikeja has been removed

Yesterday, I reported about a dead woman whose body was dumped at a canal behind a barracks in Ikeja..

Her body was removed this afternoon.

See more photos after the cut...

APC And PDP Reunite At A Church Service In Edo State. [See Photos]

This is yet another reason why citizens should learn not to fight over politicians.

Graphic: SEE Festival In Indonesia Where The Dead Are Celebrated, Centuries-Old Corpses Exhumed

An Indonesian community has begun celebrations of an annual festival honouring the dead which sees hundreds of centuries-old corpses exhumed, dressed in clothes and put on display.

Pregnant Woman Dies In Front Of Lover’s House

An unknown lady identified as Adeola was, recently, found dead at No. 21, Oshoba Close, Itire, Lagos. The deceased who was said to be pregnant had come to visit her lover, one Raphael Agboola, on the 14th March 2016, before the unfortunate incident happened. Her lifeless body was found on a cushion outside the compound the next day.

The World's Largest Alms-Giving Event?? See Photos

Tens of thousands of Buddhist monks gathered on Friday at a Thai temple mired in controversy to join in a ceremony organizers called the world's largest offering of alms to renunciates.

Samson Siasia reportedly picks Mikel Obi, Ighalo and Ahmed Musa as over aged players for Rio Olympics

Olympics football team coach Samson Siasia has reportedly picked Mikel Obi, Odion Ighalo and Ahmed Musa as the three over aged players to occupy the 3 over aged players slot ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Man And His Beards Turn Into Viral Sensation After Being Arrested For Possessing Marijuana

This mugshot of a half-bearded man arrested for possession of cannabis has turned him into an "internet breaker"....

Photos: Inside Late Music Icon, Prince's $10million Mansion

The music icon who passed away yesterday aged 57 made this mansion his home for many years. The mansion in Paisley Park, Minnesota, is built more like a factory than a home, there's not much to its exterior tho, its beauty lies on the inside.

Barack Obama And Wife Michelle Meet With British Royals At Kensington Palace. Photos

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were welcomed to Kensington Palace today for dinner with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as well as Prince Harry.

NFF name a referee for a Premier League match - the only problem? He died in January

Yeah you read that right!.... In a league recently ranked as even better than the Scottish league, it sounds rather bizzare that a dead man could be appointed to officiate a Nigerian Premier League match, but that is the state of things right now as 'self-imposed' NFF President Chris Giwa attempts to take control of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Little Prince George Given 15-Minute Bedtime Extension To Meet With Pres Barack Obama

Prince George was given a 15-minute bedtime extension to meet President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at Kensington Palace tonight.

See Mike Tyson's bizarre tribute to late Prince (photo)

Legendary singer Prince passed away yesterday and tributes have poured in from just about every famous person on the planet, including former boxer, Mike Tyson. Mike tweeted out his message of condolence;

In Line With Her Late Father's Wish, Gani Fawehinmi's Daughter Opens Subsidized Hospital.

Hafsat Fawehinmi-Oni, one of the daughters of the late radical human rights and constitutional lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi, has opened a hospital in Agbara Estate of Ogun State.

Friday, April 22, 2016

Fan smokes weed during live match in Nigerian league (photo)

Seen on TV this evening. Rangers vs Nasarawa live on SS3... A fan seen smoking weed to celebrate a goal. WTH?

UNIJOS appoints Prof. Maimako as new Vice-Chancellor for the University

The Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences of the University of Jos, Prof. Sebastian Maimako, has been approved by the Governing Council of the University as the new Vice-Chancellor for the University. His appointment which is for a single term of 5 years takes effect from 23rd June, 2016.

Sarah Ofili's impersonator nabbed by police [photos + video }

The man ho has been impersonating Sandra Ofili has been nabbed by the police.

Sarah Ofili posted the news and videos of his confessions on her instagram page...

UNILAG set to resume Academic Activities on May 2nd

Weeks after the University of Lagos (UNILAG) closed down due to a strike by the students over their living conditions, the University Senate at its emergency meeting held today Friday, April 22, directed that the institution should resume full academic activities on Monday, May 2, 2016, with examinations commencing the week after. Students however have to adhere to the few conditions stated on their website.

Read after the cut...

Boko Haram Kingpins Busted And Arrested By Soldiers In Borno State

Troops of 3 Battalion, of 22 Task Force Brigade have made an unprecedented catch with the arrest of 4 Boko Haram terrorists Ameers (kingpins) at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area today, Friday 22nd April 2016....

Photos: Actress Bukky Wright’s 2nd Son Becomes An American Air Force Officer

The happy mom shared the news herself. Two more photos below...

Ex-Miss Nollywood, Gwendolyn Okutele And Hubby Shocked With SUV Wedding Gift

Ex-Miss Nollywood Nigeria, Gwendolyn Okutele and her heartthrob, Malcolm Tagbarha got a big surprise at their wedding ceremony that held last weekend...

The storm is over, I will forever love you! - Mide Martins and hubby, Afeez Owo reconcile

Whoop, the storm is now over.

Actress Mide Martins broke the News moments ago saying...

Woman Pregnant For 3 Years Gives Birth In Ibadan (photos)

Mrs Omotayo Yemisi Akinwale who got married in November 2012 then took-in and had 2 miscarriages.

Photos Of Abandoned Materials Discovered Beneath The Ocean

What other mysteries remain to be discovered under the sea? A German underwater photographer, Tobias Friedrich has shot a series of photos of the fantastic world that exists beneath the ocean waves, which he took on a round-the-world trip. ...

ISIS Terror Group Celebrates Its Graduating Students During Ceremony In Libya

The Islamic State militant sect has released pictures showing its graduation ceremony for a Shari course in Sirte, Libya....

Nigerian Minister Of Environment, Amina Mohammed Meets With Music Superstar Akon In New York.

Nigeria's Minister of Environment, Amina J. Mohammed today met with international superstar Akon in New York -to hold discussion on the Great Green wall project, a pan-African proposal to “green” the continent from west to east in order to battle desertification. ...

CHECK OUT : NairaNaijaNews Readers' Photos For The Week [PHOTOS]

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Check out the photos shared with us by our readers for the week..

See The Remaining Possessions Of Late PM Abubakar Tafawa Balewa At His Tomb .

Pictured are some of the remaining possessions of the Late Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa at his tomb in Bauchi state. ..

Photo: Osun state Permanent Secretary, Adebimpe Ogunlumade and others kidnapped

The Permanent Secretary of the Osun State Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Adebimpe Ogunlumade was kidnapped by gunmen‎ while returning to Osogbo from Abuja today April 22nd. ..

Man Puts Live Python In His Mouth In Osun State (See Photos)

Hunters from every town in Osun state today 22nd of April 2016 troop in to celebrate the 10th Year Anniversary of The hunters, it was really a meritorious event to behold, with lot of enthralling event, that will leave one bewildered...

Anyi Obi becomes one of Nigeria's youngest PhD holders in Architecture after a prophet told him he will be academically irrelevant

Nigerian man, Anyi Obi shared this amazing testimony on his Facebook wall a few days ago. Read what he wrote after the cut and be Inspired! ...