Kano Blast Kills 25, leaves Scores Injured

At least 25 people were killed from five explosions that occurred in Kano, Reuters has reported.

The explosions occurred on Monday evening at New Road, Sabon Gari area of the city.

Witnesses said the explosions occurred at a popular and busy commercial luxury bus park where buses that convey passengers to other states of the country, particularly the southern states, take off from. Reuters said its reporter counted 25 corpses. The police have confirmed the blast but are yet to confirm the casualty. The area has now been cordoned off by soldiers and police officers.

Rueben Abati's Shocking Amnesia

What is it with money and power that makes mince meat out 

of integrity? It is saddening that people who blast the government at 

every turn end up singing the praises of the same government once 

they join the cabinet. Time will fail me to mention them all but I 

think the case of Reuben Abati is one choice example. I mean, 

this was someone I read about in school; someone our lecturers

 (in this case, of my alma mater, Mass Communication Department, 

Anambra State University) told us to emulate. 

FG Rules Out Ransom for Kidnappers of French Family

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru

The federal government at the weekend ruled out a ransom payment to the kidnappers holding seven members of a French family as France’s foreign minister held talks with President Goodluck Jonathan on the abductions.

Seven French nationals, including four children under the age of 12, were kidnapped last month in Cameroun near the northeastern border with Borno State.

State Pardon Won’t Weaken Anti-graft War, FG Replies US

President  Goodluck  Jonathan

The Federal Government Saturday assured the United States (US) that notwithstanding the pardon granted some former government officials, including former Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, who was jailed for corruption, the anti-graft war was still on course.

The US at the weekend had expressed disappointment with the state pardon granted some former Nigerian officials who were jailed for corruption and also expressed concern that it was a setback for the nation’s anti-corruption crusade.

It also hinted that the action could affect collaboration between both countries, just as it disclosed that it would continue to look at “what is appropriate” in terms of its reaction, a remark diplomatic sources said could imply cutting back aid or imposing sanctions on state officials linked to the issue.

Ekiti Varsity Expels Five for Rape

For failing to control their libido, five students of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) have been expelled after a disciplinary committee found them culpable in a case of rape on the campus.  

The institution in a statement Sunday in Ado Ekiti by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations of the University, Ajibade Olubunmi, announced the students’ expulsion.

But besides losing their studentship, the five expelled students will also be put on trial, as they have been dragged before the courts for the crime.

EXCLUSIVE: Police Arrest 17year Female House-help for Theft

Pix caption: Mary Francis and her accomplice; Igwe Ogana

In another development, the Lagos State Police command also arrested two other suspects; 17-year old Mary Francis, a house help who allegedly connived with one Igwe Ogana and one Anayo Alayefule who is currently at large, to rob her employer, one Jane Ashimi. 

According to Ngozi Braide, Lagos Police Spokesperson, Francis who had connived with Ogana at Shagamu motor park, to rob the victim of her gold accessories, and dollars, had knowingly left the gate of the compound open at the stipulated day.

EXCLUSIVE: Police Arrest Royal Prince For Car Theft

By Chiemelie Ezeobi

One of the members of the royal family at Ideato North Local Government, Imo State, Prince Onyekachi, was today paraded at the Lagos State Criminal and Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, for car theft.

It was gathered that the 31-year old suspect was well versed in disarming car alarms with a particular master key and making away with the vehicles especially Camry saloon cars.

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, the suspect had gone all the way to Port Novo in Cotonou and paid the sum of N170, 000 to learn how to steal cars using a master key.

EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Robber Challenges Police: Senators Steal Too

Pix caption; Garba is the one in white shirt (the third person from the left)
By Chiemelie Ezeobi

The Lagos State Police Command today paraded five suspects, including the security guard attached to the Honda Place Company, along Apapa/ Oshodi Expressway, one Sani Garba, for the alleged theft of spare parts worth about N28M.

The security guard had in connivance with others suspects; Godwin Okwudili, Obinna Ilojebe, Ndubuisi Ike and Anthony Etemah, stolen Honda auto spare parts valued at N23,987,756, one Samsung spilt 2HP air conditioner valued at N77,500.

Annie and Tuface's Wedding Details

So here are the details of the celebrity wedding of the year...I hope so anyways cos I so love me some Tuface any day and by virtue; his wife too. I might add that my respect for Annie rose another notch when I read her interview with today's woman (not exactly sure which magazine was that) but anyway, she sounded so matured.  But that is a story for another day.. And no, I' not famzing.