Orubebe Becomes New Power Minister

Following the vacuum created in the Ministry of Power due to the resignation of former minister, Barth Nnaji, President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Godswill Orubebe as the new Power Minister.

Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati said this on Wednesday.

Again, Gunmen kill 20 in Zamfara

Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have killed 20 people in a village in the northwest Nigerian state of Zamfara, as authorities said on Wednesday, is a similar attack to one in June.

Dozens of men armed with guns stormed Kaburu village early on Tuesday morning, demanding money before shooting and hacking people to death, local residents said.

Tongues wag as Karen Igho Flaunts New Tattoos On Boobs and Bums

Tongues are still wagging over the sordid pictures of BBA winner, Karen Igho, showing off the new tattoos on her breasts and bum.

K1′s opens new multi-million naira palatial home in Ijebu-Ode

 Fuji music czar, Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose, K1, had every reason to bubble last week as he flung open the gates of his newly completed multi-million naira mansion in Ijebu Ode to family and friends, and obliged journalists with a tour of the facility.

The edifice, located on Liworo Avenue, GRA, Ijebu Ode, was formally opened with a small party attended by select family members and friends of the musician during the Eid-el-Kabir festival.

Nigerian juju sex trafficker jailed in UK

A Nigerian sex trafficker who used witchcraft rituals to silence the teenage girls he smuggled into Britain for prostitution was jailed for 20 years on Monday.

Osezua Osolase, 42, tricked three impoverished Nigerian orphans into travelling to Britain before attempting to sell them to gangs in Europe for prostitution.

Florence Ajimobi’s Alleged Arrest in UK causes stir in Oyo government House, as London Met Police confirms arrest

Florence Ajimobi

There has been palpable anxiety in the government circles of Nigeria’s Oyo State over the alleged arrest of Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the governor, in the United Kingdom for alleged money laundering.

She was allegedly found to be in possession of 400,000 pounds and thousands of dollars, with a combined value of N500 million.

While reports on the web and some blogs claimed that the woman was arrested two weeks ago by the London Metropolitan Police on her 52nd trip to the UK since her husband became governor 17 months ago, as at the time of filling this report, London Metropolitan Police confirmed her arrest over the money laundering issue this afternoon following an enquiry by P.M.NEWS. 

VIDEO: Another inhuman Mob Lynching Video Circulates On Internet, as girl abused for stealing phone in Lagos

Barely two weeks after the gruesome murder of four students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) in Umuokiri, Aluu Community, Rivers State, a young Nigerian lady has fallen victim of another mob action in Lagos.

The lady, who was accused of stealing a phone, was shamefully assaulted in the video clip, which has gone viral on the internet.

The incident took place at Shoprite, an upscale shopping mall in Lagos.

CAPTION THIS PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN IN A COMMERCIAL BUS IN LAGOS

What do you call this ? A fashion fad?

Nigeria First Lady Arrives Abuja From Germany

Nigeria's First Lady, Dame Patience Faka Jonathan finally arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on an aircraft with registration number 5N-FGN, at exactly 4p.m. local time on Wednesday. She has been away for several weeks after being alleged to be seriously sick and admitted at a German Hospital.

Naija StarNews24: When Did Bare Breasts Become Taboo?

Naija StarNews24: When Did Bare Breasts Become Taboo?