House Plays Down Tambuwal's Alleged Presidential Ambition

Hon. Aminu Tambuwal

The House of Representatives, at the weekend, said it was unaware that that its speaker, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, was nursing an ambition to contest the presidential election in 2015.

It also denied speculations that the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced investigations into allegations that Tambuwal had been involved in anti-party activities following his alleged romance with key figures in the opposition political parties.

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES OF THE DEAD NIGERIAN AIRFORCE PILOTS

The Nigerian Air Force personnel that died in a plane crash yesterday evening in Niger Republic are Squadron Leader, BB Ado and Flying Officer Layelmenson.
For reasons unknown, when I heard the news of the plane crash, I was scared. My mind quickly dashed back to the late pilots of the Nigerian Navy that died in the plane crash that also claimed the lives of the Kaduna state governor and gen Azazi. Those pilots were my friends especially Daba whom as a Defence correspondent to one of the national dailies, I had course to relate with him.

So you can imagine my shock and trepidation this evening when I heard of another crash. Although I didn't know the deceased persons, turned out they were room mates to a mutual friend in the navy. It is with a sad heart that I ask God to grant peace and solace and comfort the families left behind. May your labour of love never be forgotten.

Paul of PSquare finally denies paternity of Baby Mama's son

Paul of the PSquare fame has denied being the father of baby
mama 2's (Elishama) son, named Michelle Okoye. In fact, he
denied knowing anyone bearing that name. oya oh, make we
grab our popcorn and drink as we await the part 2, 3, and
 even 4 of this film. It  would be recalled that the lady has accused
Paul of taking her virginity at 17. She's 19 years now.

Well the statement released by paul reads;
 "'Paul stated that it is a trivial issue because the allegation lacks
substance and he would not be  glorifying the accusing parties by
responding to their claims and the fame and attention they seek''

EXCLUSIVE: ​SFU Arrests Couple for Alleged Child Trafficking

By Chiemelie Ezeobi

 The Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Milverton, Ikoyi, under the Commissioner of Police, Tunde Ogunsakin, recently arrested a couple, Mr. Adenuga and Mrs. Elizabeth Soyibo, for allegedly trying to traffic twins to the United States of America.

The couple were arrested on April 15, after the American Consulate reported that the couple had applied for an American visa and were denied because  the twins they claimed as their babies appeared to have been stolen.

Shettima Ali Monguno Freed by Abductors

Dr. Shettima Ali Monguno

Elder statesman and former minister of petroleum resources, Dr. Shettima Ali Monguno abducted by suspected members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect was Monday released by his abductors.

Monguno, an octogenarian and first black chairman of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), was dropped by the kidnappers somewhere in Kirenoa, about 160 kilometres from Maiduguri where he was abducted on Friday afternoon, according to Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima.

Gov Wada's Convoy Kills Two in Lokoja

Governor Idris Wada

A middle aged woman with a baby strapped on in her back, was said to have been knocked down by an ambulance in Governor Idris Wada's convoy on sunday.

The woman was being conveyed on motorcycle, popularly called okada, when the vehicle hit them from behind, killing the woman instantly. However, the baby, about three months old, was said to have survived.

SFU Arrests Three Travel Agents for Fraud

 By Chiemelie Ezeobi

The Special Fraud Unit (SFU), has arrested three suspects for conspiracy, forgery and obtaining money under false pretences upon receiving a petition from the deputy consular-general/head of visa operations, Italian Embassy 

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The suspects who were identified ​as Michael Adeoye, 

​​Ody Chidebe and ​​Moradeyo Olalekan,  were travel agents who allegedly specialise in procuring fake health insurance certificate, visa and other vital travel documents for prospective travelers.  

Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes in Niger, Two Dead

Nigerian Air Force jet

A Nigerian fighter jet taking part in military operations against al Qaeda-linked Islamic militants in Mali crashed in western Niger, killing its two crew, Niger and Nigerian officials said on Monday.

The incident marked the first casualties in Mali for Nigerian troops, which form the largest contingent in a West African regional force participating in the French-led campaign to drive Islamist rebels from the country's desert north, reports Reuters.