Jonathan spent N332m on independence in three years – Ex-minister

The administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied reports attributed to the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-rufai, that the former government spent over N64bn on county’s Independence anniversary celebrations in five years.

EFCC recovers millions from ex-minister, Diezani’s home

There were indications, yesterday, that a former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, arrested and released in the United Kingdom, on Friday, on money laundering allegations, may be charged to court, this week.

Twitter user who predicted Abuja attacks deletes account

A Twitter user, Chima Okoro, who predicted the attacks in Abuja on Friday on the social networking site, has deactivated his account.

Pope expels gay priest from Vatican

The Vatican, on Saturday, fired a senior priest, Krzysztof Charamsa, who publicly came out as gay on the eve of a major meeting of church leaders to discuss the Church’s stance on social issues such as divorce and homosexuality.

Four-year-old becomes dumb after rape by father

Four-year-old Rebecca (not real name) was a normal baby when she was born. She was bubbling with life, but following several sexual assaults on her by her 37-year-old father, identified as Ademola, little Rebecca has lost her voice. She has not been able to talk for the past few weeks.

Gunmen abduct 75-year-old woman in Sokoto – Police

The Police command in Sokoto State on Saturday confirmed the abduction of a 75-year-old woman, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed, by unidentified gunmen.

Adidas urges FIFA reform, not Blatter resignation

Adidas, the German maker of sportswear and equipment and a top FIFA sponsor, declined to join US companies in calling for Sepp Blatter’s immediate resignation Saturday but urged reform of world football.