NAIRA NAIJA NEWS - NIGERIA

Abductors of a former Minister, Iyabo Anisulowo, have demanded the payment of N200 million as ransom for her release, sources informed of the investigation have told PREMIUM TIMES....

Islamic State terror group has released a new French-language video featuring its child soldiers which are called "Cubs Of The Caliphate" in Iraq.

Hello World,   Check out the photos shared with us by our readers for the week..

Aremu Afolayan, son of late popular film maker, Adeyemi Afolayan, and younger brother to award winning actors/producers, Kunle and Gabriel Afolayan says he does not care what people say or think about his personal life, over rumours that he is a gigolo.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently smashed a drug cartel in Edo State, arrested suspected dealers and also impounded 10,094.75kg of Cannabis.... 

No one is left out in the "national suffering" as the state of the economy continues to deteriorate.

Senator Dino Melaye has been recognized by the Rotary club for his role in campaign against corruption. ...

The police have arrested five suspects and have charged them before Apapa magistrate’s court with stealing and indecent assault on a woman at bus stop while she was returning from work in the evening in Lagos State Western Nigeria....

president buhari Chieftains and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are upbeat about the reluctance of President Muhammadu Buhari to make appointments into federal parastatals as well as Government Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs)....

On Friday 29th April 2016, troops of 7 Division Strike Group Team B attached to 22 Brigade, again embarked on aggressive mobile fighting patrol in support of the ongoing offensive operations in Sambisa forest. ..

Watford coach Quique Flores has revealed that Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has asked to play for Watford in this weekend's fixture against Aston Villa as a mark of respect/tribute to his late dad.

According to online reports, the water scarcity is still persisting in Oyo state as the residents look for solution...

A notorious burglar, identified as Samson Ugbusun, has been arrested after he made love overtures to the daughter of one of his victims. Samson, a bricklayer, had stolen two mobile phones from his victims after breaking into their homes at Etete in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State...

You recall Tiwa had said in her tell-all interview that revealed how her marriage crumbled  that:..

The capital city of Ekiti State, Ado-Ekiti today witness a large crowd with dignitaries from every Cornercountry to join Governor Fayose in Commissioning some project in the State....

Luxury fashion brand ‪#‎Gucci‬ has warned stores in ‪Hong Kong‬ to stop selling paper handbags and other goods that resemble their products as offerings for the dead...

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised a N20 million Educational Endowment Fund for the immediate support for families of its six members from Ekiti State who died in an auto accident on Sunday....

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko (AAUA) in Ondo State are preparing for a showdown with the authorities of the institution over its insensitivity and refusal to accede to their collective plight and struggle for better benefits and a better working environment....

This was seen in Rivers state...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may soon invite erstwhile governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, over the $115 million allegedly received from former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by Fidelity Bank....

Troops have intensified efforts to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in various parts of the north east through various military operations on daily basis...

A businessman, Abiodun Richards, has asked the Lagos State Government to produce his Honda Accord which was towed from his residence on Imaria Close, in the Anthony area of the state...

While the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is still uncovering the alleged massive corruption perpetrated by his mom, Ugonna, son of ex-Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke -was pictured chilling with some ladies at his at his newly purchased in West London.

Monalisa looked stunning in this Odion Mimonet outfit she wore to the Runway Jazz event presently holding at Oriental Hotel in Lagos..

Couldn't stop laughing since I saw this.

Owusuwaa Bae from Tema, Ghana shared these photos on Facebook "Dis is what I do and am proud of it... A proud tomatoes seller's daughter...." she wrote. Kudos to her....

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation exercise has resumed in Gombe state after two years of suspension as a result of security challenges occasioned by the threat of insurgents...

Cristiano Ronaldo who is till recovering from an injury -shared an Instagram snap of his lunch to his 55.9 million Instagram followers.

The former Aviation minister shared a photo of his daughter, Folake and wrote "Happy birthday to my darling daughter Folake.

Troops have intensified efforts to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in various parts of the north east through various military operations on daily basis..

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC is currently investigating a case of ATM racketeering involving one Muhammadu Ibrahim who was arrested while on transit to China for carrying 130 ( one hundred and thirty) Automated Teller Machine, ATM Cards of two different Nigerian banks and a Chinese bank, concealed in a carton of Cherie instant noodles.

These guys really feel they can do what even they feel like doing now. How can they be roaming around with cows during night ? Not just night alone in the Federal Capital City for that matter....

Mavins First Lady and African Pop Diva, Tiwa Savage reportedly filed for divorce from husband Tunji Balogun last week Monday, citing irreconcilable differences and infidelity as cause for the suit, a source with knowledge of the matter authoritatively disclosed to The Herald...

Tiwa Savage that early one morning, she caught her husband Tunji BALOGUN sniffing cocaine....

In the interview with ThisDay Azuka Ogujiuba, Tiwa Savage today in her Lekki, Lagos home, that her husband admitted being with another woman in a hotel room in Lagos while she had a miscarriage in Jamaica...

Today, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy alongside Special Adviser to the Governor on Overseas Affairs and Investment, Professor Ademola Abass received Jermaine Jackson and his entourage....

Tiwa Savage stated that her husband Tunji Balogun borrowed N45 million and was to be arrested by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ....

  As  Sent in from a reader in Awka..

Hours after she was accused of infidelity by her husband, Tiwa Savage, MAVINS first lady has finally spoken up...

See our president at the background, Despite The fact  that he ruled Nigeria long before Abacha...

Solomon Arase, the Inspector General of Police, today disclosed that between January 2014 to April, 2016, 350 policemen lost their lives while discharging their statutory mandate in relation to enhancement of community peace and security in the country....

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received in audience Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, at the State House, Abuja. Speaking to journalists after his visit,Ambode said.....

This is ‘madam the madam’ in Dubai before she left her Lebanese ‘Oga on top’ to become the Queen of Ife Monarch, Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

This is the lifeless body of the driver whose death has sparked  a serious protest between Sanya  and Ijesha along Apapa-Oshodi expressway. According to sketchy reports, the driver was observing his prayer beside his truck when LASTMA and policemen arrived. (see more  HERE )..

According to the news and other online reports, the boy is wanted for killing his elder sister and removing some of her body parts. ..

The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I, is dead. The monarch’s death was announced few minutes ago by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe...

The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I, is dead. The monarch’s death was announced few minutes ago by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe...

The man was electrouted this afternoon in Kaduna state opposite station market. Eye-witnesses claim he came to steal PHCN transformers when he was electrocuted after climbing the poll.  See more pics after the cut...

Earlier today, protesters of the embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki -stormed the national assembly in Abuja to show their support for him.  See more pictures below; 

A staff of the National Assembly, Suleiman Bello was  stabbed to death by an unknown motorcyclists popularly known as Okoda riders at Kubwa, Abuja yesterday April 28th....

Here are pictures from the special Thanksgiving Service in Honour of Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku (Executive Governor of Taraba State) at Lady Jibowu Hall, Ekiti State Government House Premises, Ado Ekiti, today, 29th April, 2016. Gov Ishaku promised to hold thanksgiving in Ado Ekiti if Fayose's prediction that his election will be affirmed by the Appeal and Supreme courts was fulfilled. ..

The excitement was just to much...A girl who was called on stage during Wizkid's tour concert in Sierra Leone -couldn't hold her self as she bowed and cried after coming face to face with her icon...

The Bishnoi mothers in India who use their own breast milk to rear wild fawns...

There was a serious protest this morning at Sanya bus-stop in Lagos after a aggrieved motorists blocked the expressway over the death of a tanker driver, identified as Salisu Sanni....

The iconic actor shared the screen grab above and wrote;  "I am aware that a lot of fraudsters have Facebook accounts set up with my name and image(s) and pretend to be me. I have on several occasions publicly stated that I Am Not On Facebook!...

 President Buhari & Mr. Paul Arkwright President Muhammadu Buhari earlier today received in audience the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Paul Arkwright at the State House, Abuja.  More details to come.... 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, 28 April, 2016, arraigned the trio of Segun Osho, Roland Alozie and Abass Kolawole before Justice M.O Opara of the Rivers State High Court, Port-Harcourt on a 3-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and fraudulent conversion N9.5 million... 

The photos show Senator Bassey Albert, the Senator representing Uyo senatorial district in the National Assembly, greeting President Buhari (left) and Senate President, Bukola Saraki (right)...

The Nigerian Navy has declared a man named Mr. Charles Ekpemefumor (pictured) - Wanted for the hijack of a Vessel named MT Maximus.

A tanker filled with Premium Motor Spirit caught fire some hours ago in Iree, Osun State.

First Bank of Nigeria is planning to sack at least 1000 of its staff. ..

Ex-Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike who is on loan at West Ham has blasted the Nigeria Football Federation on its decision to organize a Super Eagles friendly the same day retired Super Eagles player will be celebrating his football career with a testimonial match in Port Harcourt....

Two unlikely couple were spotted on the roof of Cooper Union on Thursday...

Banky definitely has no bad blood in him...

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of starving APC governors of funds while he was president....

Sophia pictured with her smiling & happy daughter, Imade Adeleke, in a throwback photo posted on Instagram.  She captioned it, "Positive Vibes Only  #TB". She's adorable!

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a resident of Shobowale Street in the Alagbado area of the state, Victoria Alaba, for allegedly killing the wife of her landlord during a scuffle.