Lecturer Slaps Female Student Into Unconsciousness (Photo)

A Kogi state polytechnic lecturer, who is also the Computer Science head of department, allegedly slapped one of his students and she fainted last Wednesday.

A Nigerian, Mohammed A. Halilu, shared the story:

Suspected killer of corps member arrested in Kaduna State

The suspected murderer of a National Youth Service Corps member, Lawal Kontagora has been arrested in Kaduna State.

Spokesman for the Kaduna State Police Command, ASP Aliyu Usman said on Saturday, that the kingpin was arrested on November 2. The suspect identified as Adamu Jibrin, 22, had made useful statement to the police on the crime. The arrest were carried out by the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB). Two suspects were earlier arrested on Oct. 20. 

Police Declare Pastor, Three Others Wanted For Murder

The Police in Imo state have declared a pastor, Samuel Ahanonu of Orogwe in the Owerri-West area of the state and three others - Okey Ozuzu, Chijioke Daggarman Ahanonu and Raymond Egbunine - wanted in connection with alleged kidnap and murder of their brother, Kennedy Amaechi Ahanonu.

My Wife supports Hillary Clinton, I support Donald Trump... Naija couple's love story

Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon and his wife, Damilola, have been married for three years. The couple shared their interesting story with Punch's Bukola Bakare. Excerpts:

How did you meet?
Deyemi: We met as undergraduates at the University of Lagos. We were both studying chemical engineering at the time.

Buhari, Saraki Strike Deal Over $29.9bn Loan Request

President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki may have made up on the $29.9 billion loan approval which the executive is seeking from the National Assembly.

Buhari and Saraki are understood to have met three times on the issue in the last few days since the Senate turned down the request last week.

Saraki has already admitted that the loan request may be re-presented by the executive.

Buhari Hands Over Presidential Lodge to Lagos Government

President Muhammadu Buhari has handed over the Presidential Lodge at Marina to the Lagos State government. The gesture followed a request by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to have the lodge released to Lagos Government in its bid to transform the Marina-Onikan axis into a world-class arts and tourism hub.

The president’s approval was communicated in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, to Mr. Ambode.

See The Military Officer Killed By Boko Haram With His Wife

This gallant military officer, Lt. Col. Muhammed Abu Ali, is gone. He was killed in the battle field by the terrorist group, Boko Haram. I really feel for his wife and kid. How sad!

Looted Billions: Jonathan Finally Agrees to Appear in Court for Sambo Dasuki

All is now set for Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to appear in the ongoing trial of his former NSA, Col Dasuki, to testify in favour of the former NSA.

Recalled that Jonathan had earlier faulted the charges slammed on Dasuki, claiming that the ex-NSA could not have stolen $2.2billion.

Today, Dasuki's counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), said:

“Dr. Goodluck Jonathan will testify in court. He is one of those who will testify and the statement he made in London appears to be the first phase of the war chest of the ex-NSA.

FG has released N3.9tn of 2016 budget – Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has said that at the end of September, N3.9tn out of the N6.1tn budgeted for the year has been released.

The Director Special Projects in the ministry, who represented the minister, Mr. Mohammed Dikwa, a stakeholders’ forum on reducing the cost of governance in Abuja on Tuesday said only 18 per cent of the releases was for capital expenses against 82 per cent for recurrent expenditure.

Photos of President Buhari and Obasanjo in Aso Rock Today

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo was received by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja today. Buhari tweeted that they discussed national issues. More photos...

Photos: Pretty Nigerian Lady, Sarah Jegede, Wins Miss Africa Great Britain

Sarah Jegede a beautiful Nigerian model was crowned Miss Africa Great Britain 2016 last weekend. The Graduate of Social Sciences from the University of Kent beat 23 others to clinch the crown.

The Grand Finale took place at the Royal Regency Hall, London on Saturday, 8th October 2016. She was crowned by her predecessor, Susana Owono of Equatorial Guinea. She'll be the ambassador for the Queens 4 A Reason Charity.

Ex-governor James Ibori to appeal conviction, alleges British police and lawyers involved in his case are corrupt

Former Delta State governor, James Ibori who is jailed in Britain for corruption, is likely to appeal against his conviction on the grounds that British police and lawyers involved in his case were themselves corrupt, a London court heard on Friday, October 7th.

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, orders arrest of Spokesperson of Shi'tes movement

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of the spokesperson of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria IMN otherwise known as Shi'ites, Ibrahim Musa. This comes days after the state government placed a ban on the activities of Shi'ites in the state.

The order for the arrest and prosecution of Ibrahim Musa is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of Governor El-Rufai, Samuel Aruwan. Read after the cut...

Governor Wike Says DSS Is Lying Against The Judges

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike attacked the Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday for the arrest of judges over alleged corruption.

He described the defence of its action by DSS as “deliberate misinformation and concocted stories to justify their unconstitutional assault on the nation’s judiciary”.

WWE No Mercy 2016 Results: News And Notes Featuring Dolph Ziggler's Intercontinental Title Win

John Cena, Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles’ tilt for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship is kicked off tonight’s show. With the second presidential debate and a high-profile Sunday night game between the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants, WWE could have easily curled into the fetal position as it prepared for another stiff night of competition.

Another Baby Factory Busted In Delta; Husband Impregnates Girls For Wife

The Delta State Police Command, on Friday, discovered another ‘baby factory’ in Asaba, the State's capital, following a tip-off. The Command rescued seven pregnant girls.

Police stormed the factory located at Oduke area within Asaba metropolis, arrested the proprietor’s husband and a female syndicate who is alleged to be the operator – as a Nurse.

Naira Set To Make Big Recovery

The naira is expected to stabilise on the parallel market after international money transfer agencies started selling dollars to Bureau De Change operators in line with the CBN directive.

Customs lifts ban on importation of rice

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has ordered the immediate lifting of the ban on rice importation from import restriction list and the re-introduction of import duty payment at land borders. Public Relations Officer of customs, Wale Adeniyi announced this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja today.

Governor Wike Cries Out..."Police, DSS threaten to shoot me"

Governor Nyesom Wike in the early hours of (Saturday) today mobilised to stop alleged attempt by men of the Department of State Security, DSS, and the Police to abduct a Judge at his number 35/84 B residence, Forces Avenue, Port Harcourt.

Buhari Received N24.6bn & N19bn In Cash From Ex-Governor – Fani-Kayode

If I had been invited by President Muhamnadu Buhari or Professor Paden to the book launch I would have mounted the podium and said as much. Sadly I was not.

Permit me to end this contribution by making a suggestion to Paden. Since he wrote about Jonathan's campaign funds and alleged all manner of corruption concerning their source and application, in his next book on President Buhari I would suggest that he sheds more light on how his subjects own 2015 presidential campaign funds were sourced.