President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary. … Read more »
Nigeria at 55: PMB to address the nation on October 1st
30Sep2015
Judge handling Saraki’s case bows out over negative reports
Justice Ahmed Mohammed, of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who heard Senate President Bukola Saraki’s ex parte application to stop the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), has withdrawn from the case. Justice Mohammed who on Wednesday, remitted Saraki’s c… Read more »
30Sep2015
Photos: Saraki receives ministerial list
The President of the Senata, Abubakar Bukola Saraki received the document containing President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees from the Chief of Staff to Mr. President, Abba Kyari (with cap), and the Special Adviser to Mr. President on Natio… Read more »
30Sep2015
New electricity tariff becomes effective in October
NERC targets 100% revenue collection Eko Disco to abolish fixed charge The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is targeting 100 per cent revenue collection when the new tariff is effected in October. … Read more »
29Sep2015
Okada rider electrocuted in Otukpo, Benue State
According to Idoma Voice, the incident happened on Thursday morning, September 24. He fell into a puddle of water on the road, close to a poorly insulated electric pole & was immediately electrocuted. The two passengers he was carrying were however … Read more »
29Sep2015
Strange: Bride murdered over insufficient dowry
A recently married Pakistani woman died after her in-laws forced her to drink acid, for bringing what they considered to be insufficient dowry, police said on Tuesday. … Read more »
29Sep2015
senators pass vote of confidence on Saraki
The Senators has passed a vote of confidence on Saraki who was arraigned and docked by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on a 13 count charges involving false assets declaration. … Read more »
29Sep2015
Common Questions and Answers on Sex-education
Beating around the bush while talking about the birds and bees is not ‘sex education’. It is important that you educate your teenagers about sex the right way. Be crisp, accurate and straight forward while answering all the questions related to sex.… Read more »
29Sep2015
FG declares Thursday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2015, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 55th Independence celebration. … Read more »
28Sep2015
BVN palava, 32 million customers yet to get
Less than five weeks to the October 31, 2015 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria for bank customers to register and obtain bank verification numbers, about 32 million of them have yet to do so. This is according to the latest data from the N… Read more »
28Sep2015
Osun monarch accuses police of leaking information to cultists
The Olufon of Ifon, Oba Moruf Magbagbeola, has said some policemen in his domain are in the habit of divulging privileged information to cult groups tormenting residents of the community. The monarch said this in Osogbo on Monday at a forum organise… Read more »
28Sep2015
Osun woman, driver arrested over dumping of girl’s corpse
A grandmother, whose name is yet to be ascertained, and a driver, simply identified as Ade, are in police custody for allegedly dumping the corpse of a seven-year-old girl, Iyadun Ajayi, at the back of a building in Esa Oke in Osun State. Our corres… Read more »
28Sep2015
The motor scooter that thinks it's a van
Denmark's Tripl electric motorbike has more cargo space than a Mercedes E-Class estate. Servicing the on-demand economy (something we used to call “ringing out for Chinese”) means adding a lot of little trips to the urban roadways. Every time you de… Read more »
28Sep2015
UNILAG students protest over bedbugs, mosquitoes infested hostels
Students of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka, on Monday, shut the university’s two exit gates, to protest what they described as the invasion of bedbugs and mosquitoes in their hostels. Vanguard gathered that the protest by the irate students … Read more »
28Sep2015
Photos from the 2015 Africa Movie Academy Awards
These are some of the photos from the 2015 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa Saturday night. Actors like Ramsey Noah, Desmond Elliot, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Juliet Ibrahim, Iyabo Ojo and a host of other actors … Read more »
28Sep2015
Kunle Afolayan’s October 1 wins multiple awards at AMAA 2015
Superstar actor and director Kunle Afolayan has continued to prove that he is indeed the best director we have around. The handsome filmmaker continues his great streak as he clinched a hat-trick of awards at the just concluded 11th edition of the … Read more »
27Sep2015
2Face’s babies mamas shuns his birthday concert
On Sunday, September 20, an All-Star Tribute was staged in 2Face’s honour at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, and we were there to bring you all the details. What surprised many was that 2Face’s babies’ mothers, Sunmbo Ajaba (Adeoye) and P… Read more »
27Sep2015
Jeffrey wins 2015 MTN Project Fame
18-yr-old Jeffrey Akoh has emerged the 2015 MTN Project Fame winner. The young talent won 5 other finalists to emerge the winner of the 8th season of MTN Project Fame. Jeff is a Sound Engineering graduate from the SAE Institute, Cape Town and has co… Read more »
27Sep2015
Davido:I’m not considering marriage
David Adeleke, aka Davido, is one of the established artistes in the country. Also the proprietor of HKN Music , he speaks about his career and fatherhood … Read more »
27Sep2015
Messi out for 8 weeks with knee injury
Lionel Messi has sustained a left MCL injury, and is likely to be out for nearly two months. … Read more »
27Sep2015
Ministerial list: Buhari dumps 73 nominees from states
Governors and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) should expect the shock of their lives as President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to unveil members of his much expected cabinet with several of the over 73 nominees submitted from across th… Read more »
26Sep2015
Shocker!!Don Jazzy ignores D’Banj on stage
D’banj as a singer and Don Jazzy the producer used to be the perfect team as the honchos of Mo’hits Records. But like a bolt from the blue, their hitherto smooth relationship collapsed in 2012 like a pack of badly arranged cards. … Read more »
26Sep2015
Gunmen invade Kogi DSS office, policeman, attackers killed
A riot policeman and three other persons were said to have been killed in Lokoja, Kogi State, following the invasion of the state headquarters of the Department of State Services. Our correspondent gathered on Saturday that a band of gunmen, armed … Read more »
26Sep2015
Couple slaughtered overnight in Enugu
Pandemonium broke out at Amaja Community, a border town between Enugu and Benue located in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State over the tragic death of Mr/Mrs Marel Abah,who had their throats slit,while sleeping on September 21. … Read more »
26Sep2015
How 2face influence Wizkid new album release postponement
2face Idibia is no doubt an inspiration to several Nigerian young artistes. Wizkid is one of the numerous artist that has been greatly inspired by this music icon. … Read more »
26Sep2015
Chief of Army Staff organises Sallah party for injured soldiers
In a bid to motivate soldiers and give them a sense of belonging, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday organised a Sallah “get-together” for wounded soldiers in Yola. Speaking at the ceremony, Buratai said the gesture was to mo… Read more »
25Sep2015
10 die in Akure-Owo Expressway crash, truck driver flees
No fewer than 10 persons lost their lives in a fatal auto crash on Akure-Owo Expressway in Uso town, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The crash, which was said to have occurred on Thursday afternoon, involved a trailer with number plate LSD … Read more »
25Sep2015
Photo: Actress Dayo Amusa & Fathia Balogun in Mecca
Here is photo of Dayo Amusa and Fathia Balogun live in Mecca.... source: babawalexy9ja Like what you've read? share with friends and post a comment don't forget to subscribe to Xpress9ja by Email....… Read more »
25Sep2015
Suspect:I made N6m as a fake lawyer
A fake lawyer, Olawale Falola, who claimed to be a dropout of a university in Osun State was arrested by the Oyo State Police Command during a stop-and-search in Ibadan recently. … Read more »
25Sep2015
Hajj stampede: Saudi king orders safety review
The King of Saudi Arabia Salman has ordered a safety review for the Hajj pilgrimage after at least 717 people died in a stampede near the holy city of Mecca. Another 863 people were injured in the incident at Mina, which occurred as two million pilg… Read more »
25Sep2015
Koko master shares Koko Garri at Ikeja
Top Nigerian music act, Dbanj was at Ikeja, this morning to sign a deal with a Lagos-based company. He also shared Koko Garri to some of his fans. credit Like what you've read? share with friends and post a comment don't forget to subscribe to Xpres… Read more »
23Sep2015
Siblings burnt in Osun filling station fire
There was pandemonium in Osogbo on Wednesday as two kids of the same mother were burnt when Bovas filling station in front of Osogbo Grammar School in Osogbo went up in flames. It was gathered that the victims were children of the owner of the filli… Read more »
23Sep2015
President Buhari's Daughter Becomes Ambassador For Sickle Cell Aid Foundation
Zahra Buhari, daughter of the president of Nigeria, Muhammandu Buhari, has now be officially name the the number one brand ambassador of the sickle cell air foundation(SCAF) found by ikechi Azinge. … Read more »
22Sep2015
Tribunal Update: Saraki granted bail on self recognition
As earlier reported on the arrival of Saraki at CCT here on xpress9ja, here is the details: The tribunal has adjourned hearing on Saraki’s case till October 21, 2015. The Senate president was granted bail on self recognition. Senate President Bukola… Read more »
22Sep2015
Saraki arrives at CCT
Senate President Bukola Saraki has just arrived at the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja. Saraki, in company with his deputy, Ike Ekeweremadu, former governor of Sokoto State, Wamako, and several senators. The tribunal awaits the arrival of the chai… Read more »
22Sep2015
Protesting students in Osun hold deputy gov hostage
Students in Osun State-owned tertiary institutions on Monday in the state capital Osogbo protested against the prolonged strike by their lecturers. … Read more »
22Sep2015
Diego Costa charged with 'violent conduct'
Diego Costa, a player that divides opinion on just how far you can go to win a football match is back in trouble after being charged with an "alleged act of violent conduct." … Read more »
21Sep2015
Okonjo-Iweala now has 2 international jobs
Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed into senior roles by two international companies. … Read more »
21Sep2015
PMB to host ECOWAS summit on Burkina Faso tomorrow, September 22
The meeting will hold on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, in Abuja and will focus on the current political situation in Burkina Faso. … Read more »
21Sep2015
Multiple bomb blast, 51 confirmed dead in Maiduguri
51 people have so far been confirmed dead in the multiple bomb blast that rocked the Gomari and Ajilari areas of Maiduguri yesterday night. NEMA officials say the death toll may increase as many of the victims are in very critical conditions. Suspec… Read more »
21Sep2015
Dbanj and Donjazzy at 2face's Fortyfied concert
The former business partners pictured at 2face's Fortyfied concert...Looking good! Donjazzy's facial expression though.... … Read more »
21Sep2015
Sallah celebration:FG declares Thursday & Friday public holiday
The federal government has declared Thursday September 24th and Friday September 25th as public holidays to mark this year's Id-El-Kabir celebration. … Read more »
21Sep2015
Man removes 74-year-old father’s heart
The family's apartment Residents of Abesan Estate in the Ipaja area of Lagos State have been thrown into confusion after a man, Nelson Oamen, stabbed his father, Ehiremen Oamen, to death during an altercation. … Read more »
21Sep2015
Photos of 4 children left behind by woman allegedly killed by bribe taking police officer in Lagos
Pictured above are the four children(12, 9,7 and 11 months old) of Mrs Idongesit Ekpo, the wife of a tricycle rider who was allegedly shot dead by a trigger happy police officer Aremu Musesiu while he attempted to extort bribe from the tricycle ride… Read more »
21Sep2015
Man arrested after 21 pieces of female sexual organs are found in his freezer
A 58 year old Danish man was arrested in South Africa after pieces of female genitalia were found in his house. … Read more »
21Sep2015
Photo:Microsoft shower Ahmed Mohamed with lots of gifts
The 14-year-old Sudanese-American Muslim who was arrested because a clock he built was mistaken for a bomb had lots of tech goodies delivered to him by Microsoft. Like what you read? share with friends and post a comment... … Read more »
20Sep2015
Buhari to Saraki: Leave me out of your trial
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the attempts to link the ongoing trial of the Senate President Bukola Saraki to him are unacceptable. … Read more »
20Sep2015
Lai Mohammed threatens to sue Metuh for libel
Lai Mohammed, spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has threatened to sue Olisa Metuh, his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, for allegedly libelling him. Metuh had alleged that Mohammed diverted funds meant for the fencing of a… Read more »
20Sep2015
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