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       The Taraba State government on Wednesday confirmed the killing of a family of four in a night attack on Mbiya Village on the outskirt of Takum,  in Takum local government area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Darius Ishaku on Media and Publicity,  Mr. Bala Dan Abu. According to the statement, a family of four was wiped out in the early hours of Wednesday at Mbiya village in Takum Local Government Area of the State. The statement said Mr. Sunday Sabo, his wife and two children were killed in a yet another surprise attack by Fulani herdsmen who came at about 1:00am armed with AK47 rifles and other advanced weapons. “The attack is the latest in the wave of herdsmen killing of innocent people that has claimed many lives in the state. “The deceased were asleep at the time the attackers arrived in their numbers. Sources said they were more than 20, all of them armed with guns and cutlasses,” the statement a

       A student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has narrowly escaped death after being stabbed by some armed robbers angered by the fact that he refused to let them in. The incident happened around 4a.m, last Tuesday, at Tanus Hostel Ifite, Awka. It was gathered that when the robbers got to the victim, Daniel’s room and told him to open the door, he refused. Angered by his refusal, the robbers destroyed his window and gained entrance. They stabbed him a couple of times before leaving him to bleed to death, but he luckily survived and was rushed to the hospital.

       A Deeper Life pastor, identified as Pastor Ekwulu Mili has lost his life in a fatal accident after he was sliced into two while returning from an Easter Retreat usually held by the church. The unfortunate incident occurred at night on Sunday April 1st . The accident was reported to have involved the pastor who was on his motorbike, and a Toyota Camry car and occurred at CHISCO Junction in Amichi in Nnewi South L.G.A, Anambra State. The dismembered body was said to be eventually evacuated from the scene of the accident. May God grant his family, friends and church members the fortitude to bear the loss.More photos below.

       The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said plans have been firmed up to convene a security summit where a comprehensive strategy and homegrown solutions will be developed by critical stakeholders to myriads of security challenges confronting the State such as cultism, drug abuse, gender-based crimes, arms proliferation, among others. Executive Secretary of the State’s Security Trust Fund, Dr Abdurrazaq Balogun, who said this at a press briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja on the forthcoming summit scheduled to hold on  April 9, 2018  at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, said other critical topics including terrorism, transnational crimes, intelligence and community policing would also be examined at the summit. He said the idea of the summit followed a pledge by the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode at the annual Town Hall Meeting on security held last year, to convene a larger platform for a more robust deliberation on current secu

            Long coats will never go out of fashion again because it came back with full force with a lot of different design and wearable material textures.Long coat in form of a robe or kimono was mostly worn at home or during cold weather but now,it is well designed and redefined that people now wear it everywhere including the red carpet.The good thing about this new trend of long coat is that you can wear a very simple outfit,but once you wear the long coat or Kimono,it transforms your look from looking ordinary to extra-ordinary.Just because of the Nigerian weather I decided to use our African wax to make a long coat,with green lining,and a short above the kneel strap gown which I wore on sunday Easter day.I wore nude shoes,carried a black bag,but my necklace is green,mixed with white pearl to give it a unique look.Remember no matter how you bought your outfit/cloth,if you don't style it very well,your expensive cloth might look cheap.More photos below.

       A young apprentice, Okwudili Okoro, has given insight into why he murdered his master, Azubuike Okoro and his wife, Jacinta Okoro, in a fit of age when the couple were having their meal. Last Saturday, Okwudili and his accomplice now on the run, barged into the home of his master, Azubuike, who also doubled as his blood brother, pulled two cutlasses hidden underneath their wears and hacked man and wife to death in a pool of blood. Okwudili, who is in the police net, said he killed his brother and wife because he refused to 'settle’ him after completing the presumably-agreed three years' apprenticeship. Okwudili Okoro, has said he killed his master, Azubuike Okoro and wife, Jacinta, when they were eating. Okwudili and his accomplice stormed the home of his master, a relation of his, brought out two cutlasses hidden under clothes and hacked him to death. It was gathered that following a report by a resident, Joseph Nwagu, at Sango Police Division, Okwudil

       Thomas Markle, 73, knows hundreds of millions of people across the world will see his daughter, Meghan, 36, marry Prince Harry on May 19. The former Hollywood lighting director apparently approves of the nuptials because Harry “worships the ground she walks on.” But family members claim the reclusive 73-year-old, from Rosario Beach, Mexico, will be nervous ahead of the big day. However, Thomas Markle hopes to shake off health fears, including a knee injury, to attend the ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. It had even been suggested that Meghan might have both her parents, who married in 1980, one year before the actor’s birth, give her away at the lavish reception. Royal biographer Andrew Morton has written a book, ‘Meghan: A Hollywood Princess,’ about the family relationship. In Mr Morton’s book, Thomas Markle Jr said: “I know how proud he will be to take her arm and walk her down that aisle. “But I also know how terrified he will be.“If he do

     Happening Now: President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with Security Chiefs.Please check in few hours for more updates immediately after their meeting.One more photo below.

     Pleased with the success of the first phase of the CodeLagos initiative with over 15,000 individuals trained so far, Lagos State Governor, Mr.  Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the implementation of the next phase of the initiative, focused on expanding the reach and scope of the project to cater for more Lagos residents through its “In–School” and “Out-of-School” pathways. CodeLagos, which has set the goal of teaching 1 million Lagos residents basic coding skills, was initiated in 2016. Giving progress report on the progress of the programme and the commencement of the new phase, Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh in a statement on Wednesday confirmed that over 15,000 individuals have been trained to date and that all is now set to roll out across 5,000 primary and secondary schools, as well as 50 Out-of-School centres by December 2018. He said on Monday April 9, 2018, coding classes would commence in the Out-of-School Centres, which cater

        The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to newspaper reports particularly an online medium, sunnews  online.com  of 2 April 2018 where it was alleged that soldiers deployed on Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA beat 27 years old man, Yusuf Haruna to death at Mbanga in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. This allegation is misleading and untrue.  The Nigerian Army wishes to put the record straight to avoid misinforming the general public. Contrary to this allegation, the deceased was a notorious youth who lived in Mbara quarters of Mbanga Community. He was known to be engaging in all forms of criminal activities. He was apprehended by troops deployed on Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA and while making efforts to hand him over to the police for questioning, he however escaped from custody. The soldiers were later informed that he died at the Family Health Care Hospital Mbanga. The deceased was not beaten nor tortured as reported by some section of the media. The decease

   Hollywood couple   Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum announced Monday that they are separating after nearly nine years of marriage. The couple posted a joint statement to their respective Instagram pages. "We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple,"   the pair said. "We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now.". Their announcement also said that there are "no secrets nor  salacious events" that led to the split. The couple first met while filming the 2006 movie "Step Up." They married in 2009 and have a young daughter together. Just last month, Tatum posted a photo of himself and Dewan Tatum   to his Instagram with the caption, "When you fall asleep around a toddler.". Dewan Tatum is currently the host of NBC's "World of Dance,"

      Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Edo indigenes and other Nigerians to register and participate in the 6th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race hosted in the state. The annual competition hosted in Okpekpe town, Etsako East Local Government Area, Edo State, is scheduled to take place on May 12, 2018. Previous editions of the competition featured local and international athletes. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki said, “Edo indigenes and other Nigerians are urged to register and compete in the 10km Road Race because of the inherent benefit of building an army of home-grown long-distance runners to represent the country in similar competitions within the country and overseas.” “The Okpekpe Road Race, which was recently elevated to a silver label event by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), presents a unique opportunity for Edo ind

                                                    According to report,the 70year old man pictured below was caught raping a10yr old girl in Upata, Ahoada East local government area of Rivers state.He was beaten and chained to a pole by angry youths.Nawahoo.More photos below.

         Two-time African Player of the Year, Nwankwo Kanu, has declared his intention to run for the Presidency in 2019.  T he former Arsenal player said he wants to become Nigeria’s president to restore honour to the country. Kanu, who once played for Ajax, Inter Milan, and Arsenal during his active days, said he had the dream to transform the most populous black nation. The 1995 Champions League winner has not hidden his love for politics after ending his professional career at Portsmouth in 2012.What do you think,will he make a better president?

         The police have nabbed two taxi drivers, Nathan Ogbara, 33 and Justin Amos, 32, for raping and robbing their female passenger in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. . The suspects were arrested at Tombia Roundabout Yenagoa while fleeing the crime scene. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Asinim Butswat, said the mobile handset of the victim was recovered from the suspects. . He said: “On 1st April 2018, at about 0200hrs, police were alerted that a young girl was sexually assaulted and her phone was stolen from her by two men operating a taxi, at opposite Jubilee hotel, Kpansia, Yenagoa. . The victim, 22, reported that she contacted one Nathan to drop her at her house at Agudama Epie, after she participated in a dance competition at a car wash. The suspect, called one Justin to join him. . Along the road, opposite Jubilee hotel, the suspects parked their cars and dragged the girl to a nearby bush and raped her. They took her phone and zoomed off towards Tombia Roundabout. Conseq