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A group of Nigerian students came together to create Africa’s first electric car from scratch, using locally sourced materials. Unilag students have built first 'electric car' in Africa (photos, video) Unilag students have built first 'electric car' in Africa The project began was said to have commenced in 2014 and by 2015 the students had built a zero emission electric powered prototype vehicle called the ‘DOVE P1’. Olukoya Olusanya and Maduka Smart pioneered the project, and enlisted other students to help. However, during an interview they revealed that ‘DOVE’ is an acronym for Designed for Zero Vehicle Emission. The electric car was made of a fibre glass body which weighs about 200kg and is capable of speeds of up to 35 km/h

A very innocent newborn baby has suffocated to death at the Isheri powerline area of Lagos state, after being abandoned inside a zipped bag by the wicked mother. Newborn baby reported dead after being abandoned inside ‘Ghana must-go’ bag in Lagos (photos, video)                                                                                   Baby abandoned in a bag An Instagram user identified simply as Tee Hai (@tee_hai1), has taken to the social networking site and shared the shocking video and heartbreaking story of a baby who suffocated to death after being abandoned inside a zipped bag at the Isheri powerline area of Lagos state. The poster who shared the video wrote: "An unfortunate human being abandoned this baby over night at d early hour of 8 and zipped the baby up ti...

A 29-year-old housewife identified as, Onyinyechi Akunne, has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her husband, 35-year-old Abuchi Akunne to death. The woman was said to have stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife at their home at 85, Idimu road, Ejigbo, Lagos because he was looking at his Baba Ijebu lotto game card while she was making his food. Housewife, 28, stabs husband to death over Baba Ijebu lotto game Group of people at the Baba Ijebu lotto game spot Vanguard reports that, Onyinyechi is facing a murder charge and was brought before an Ikeja High Court on Tuesday, March 7. She denied the charge but the state prosecutor, Mrs C. K. Tuiyi-Carena, told the court that Onyinyechi committed the offence on March 28, 2015. She said: “On the day of the alleged murder, Onyinyechi was preparing a meal while Abuchi was sitting on a chair in their home looking at his Baba Ijebu lottery tickets. Angered by her husband’s action, Onyinyechi scolded him for his love for lotto ga...

A man posing as an army officer has been caught and taken into custody in Port Harcourt. Fake army officer arrested in Port Harcourt Nki Ru shared photos of the arrest on her page. A similar incident occurred a few months ago in Lagos state, when a man posing as a soldier was caught by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery squad (SARS) stealing motorcycles across the state. Na wa oo!

Political parties in Nigeria under the aegis of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop toying with Nigerians by releasing every day report of phone calls he is making on vacation in London. Stop deceiving Nigerians with phone calls, CNPP tells Buhari Ezugwu, CNPP secretary general, says Nigerians want good governance and not reports of phone calls CNPP noted in a statement sent to naijalatestblog.blogspot.com.ng  and signed by Willy Ezugwu, its secretary general, that the almost daily reports of phone calls from the President to eminent Nigerians and other global leaders was becoming distracting. Political parties in Nigeria under the aegis of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop toying with Nigerians by releasing every day report of phone calls he is making on vacation in London. Stop deceiving Nigerians with phone calls, CNPP tells Buhari Ezugwu...

- Acting President yemi Osinbajo was in Lagos on Tuesday, March 7 for the flag-off of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line - The acting president spoke glowingly about the administration of Muhammadu Buhari and made more promises to Nigerians Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has promised Nigerians that the Lagos-Ibadan rail line project flagged off on Tuesday, March 7 would be completed in December 2018. Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to be completed in December 2018                                                              Ajimobi, Amaechi, Osinbajo and Ambode at the event Osinbajo, who spoke at the ground-breaking ceremony of the segment II of the project with extension to the Lagos port complex in Apapa, recalled that President Buhari, during his visit to China in January 2016, reopened negotiation on the Chinese support for t...

A two-year-old girl, Gbonjubola Williams, has been allegedly shot by police operatives from the Lagos state, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).                                                         SARS policemen allegedly shoot 2-year-old girl in the                                                                         chest during raid in Lagos A stray bullet grazed the little girl’s chest and shoulder when the policemen raided the community to capture suspected drug peddlers around 5:00pm on Friday, March 3. SARS policemen It was gathered that the girl was with her mother a few meters away from the scene of the raid when the stray bullet hit her. While...

- Acting President Osinbajo has explained steps he intends to take to end corruption in Nigeria - He said he will defeat corruption by replicating the model he used to end corruption in Lagos Judiciary Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that he will tackle corruption in Nigeria the same way he tackled and reduced corruption in the Lagos state Judiciary when he was the commissioner of justice in the state. He made this statement during a talk-shop organized in Abuja by Office of the Vice-President in contribution to the national dialogue on corruption. Daily Post reports that Osinbajo said that corruption in the Lagos State Judiciary dropped to zero percent following the sack of 22 corrupt magistrates and three judges, and by drastic improvement in welfare. Osinbajo said he once met an honest judge who retired after 10 years on the Bench but lived in someone’s boys quarters because he had no house. He said a judge’s salary of N67,000 then could not build a house. ...

The minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi has gone inspecting the Ebute Metta Railway Compound,where Acting President Osinbajo will flag off construction of Lagos-Ibadan Line on Tuesday, March 7.                                                                            While Buhari is away, Amaechi inspects railway, as                                                                                                            Osinbajo heads  to Lagos for the  commissionin Below are photos from the minister's inspection exer...

Nigerian couples just would not rest; they keep inspiring us with their creative concepts with the pre-wedding photo-shoots they do these days. You will have to trust our judgment when we say these pictures are good and they would make you fall in love again. Most of these couples have been able to create a clear and perfect picture of love with the way we see them in these picture. Sometimes ago, we showcased some amazing pre-wedding pictures of some Nigerian couples who are planning to walk down the aisle. This is a sequel to that piece and we hope you would find them delightful too. Furthermore, they could also light up the creative spark in you and give you great ideas on how to go about your pre-wedding photo-shoots if you are planning one. Find below some of the stunning pictures we have put together for you: 1. The one inspired by water                        10 amazing pre-wedding pictures of some Nigerian c...

Prominent Nigerian politician in Anambra state, Governor Willie Obiano, was reported to be sharing ‘political bread’ to citizens of his state ahead of the 2017, gubernatorial election. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), candidate has been tipped for a second term in office for transforming the state. However, a picture of him could be seen on the bread nylon with the logo of his party. Sharing of food materials in the heat of the election to cajole the electorate is an endemic nature of politicians in Nigeria. Materials like rice, bread, Bean-cake (Akara) as well as money are circulated to bamboozle voters for their benefits.

Reports filtering-in from Argentina have it that Geronimo Rojo, a cousin to Manchester United star Marcos Rojo, has been shot dead after trying to rob an ex-police officer. Breaking: Manchester united star’s cousin shot dead        Manchester United star Marcus Rojo It was alleged that the 17-year-old was killed alongside an accomplice, a 26-year-old named Ivan Rodrigo Barbosa, who also died in the incident. The Sun (UK) reports that the duo were said to have targeted 50-year-old Raul Anibal at about 10pm on Sunday night, March 5, from a getaway motorbike outside a bank cash machine. The tragic incident was said to have occurred in Marcos Rojo’s home town of La Plata, which is just an hour drive from an Argentinian capital Buenos Aires. Witnesses say the retired police officer identified himself to the criminals before firing shots which killed the robbers. Barbosa was said to have died on the spot from bullet wounds while young Rojo later passed-on at t...

- A member of the presidential committee on constitution and electoral reforms accuses Rotimi Amaechi of imposing leaders on the APC in Cross River state - Utum Eteng calls on Amaechi to concentrate on the politics of Rivers state - The APC chieftain says the serial defeat the APC has suffered at every election in Rivers state should give Amaechi enough challenge to be worried about A member of the presidential committee on constitution and electoral reforms has warned former governor of Rivers state and minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to stay off the affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state. Utum Eteng, who is a chieftain of the APC in Cross River, accused the minister of imposing leaders on the APC in Cross River, which he said, had caused divisions and problems in the party. According to Tribune, the APC chieftain in a statement on Monday, March 6, called on Amaechi to concentrate on the politics of Rivers state and stop meddling in t...

Governor Ayodele Fayose has shocked Nigerians with the revelation that former President Olusegun forced him and others to donate N10 million each to his presidential library project -mmm                                      Fayose revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo                                        forced governors to donate N10 million each to his                                                       presidential library project. Fayose asked the former president to refund his own part of the donation for the construction of the library that was commissioned recently as part of the activities to mark Obasanjo’s 80th birthday. He even w...

The website of the Council of Foreign Relations has helped to keep tabs of politically-related deaths in Nigeria. Nigeria Security Tracker weekly update: February 25 – March 3                                                      Nigeria's police boss, IGP Ibrahim Idris Authored by a former United States of America ambassador to Nigeria; John Campbell, it is aptly called Nigeria Security Tracker. In its latest post, its findings reveal that there were 11 politically related deaths from Saturday, February 25 to Sunday, March 5. Within the period stated, six Nigerians were kidnapped and three bombers accidentally killed themselves. Below   is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents:          Nigeria Security Tracker weekly update: February 25 – March 3 Nigeria Security T...

- The Senate has revealed that the NNPC failed to account for N5.2 trillion spent on subsidy for importation of petroleum products from 2006 to 2016 - The upper legislative chamber said it would set up its whistle blower platform to enable it gets information on corrupt practices in the oil sector - The Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Kabiru Marafa, the committee had also established the disappearance of 100 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit worth N14 billion The Senate has vowed that it would start a fresh fuel subsidy probe on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and Independent Marketers over alleged irregularities in the subsidy fund. Mr Marafa noted that the NNPC has failed to justify to satisfaction the near N5.2 trillion spent on subsidy for importation of petroleum products from 2006 to 2016. The sum, Mr Marafa said, was in addition to the 445,000 barrels of crude oil for domestic consumption. “This is more than the annual bu...

Former Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Nations, Mr Andrew Young has said Nigeria is a great nation being enslaved by corruption, laziness, selfishness. Mr Young said Nigeria's refusal to realise that she is a nation destined to be great is why the nation is still languishing in it's present state. Young made this statement in Abeokuta, Ogun, at a symposium organised as part of the activities to celebrate ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo's 80th birthday, Punch reports. Young said: “I have seen Nigerians abroad. They are brilliant, intelligent and hardworking and respectable." Young, however, expressed concern that Nigeria was yet to fully realise and appreciate the great destiny it carries. “The slavery of Nigeria is corruption, laziness, selfishness and refusal to realise that she is a nation destined to be great.” Read also: https://naijalatestblog.blogspot.com.ng/2017/01/6-strong-signs-biafra-may-come-to-pass.html?m=1 You...

Reports say that some of President Muhammadu Buhari's aides are allegedly trying to get him back to Aso Rock in Abuja before the eight-week closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the Federal Capital Territory if possible. The reports claim that President Buhari could return to the country before the closure of Abuja airports Sahara Reporters quotes a source close to the presidency as saying: "Some of Mr. President's associates are mounting pressure on him to return to Abuja as soon as possible, and especially before the [Abuja] airport is temporarily closed." https://naijalatestblog.blogspot.com.ng/2017/03/nigerian-air-force-graduates-30.html?m=1 According to another source, even if the president returns now, he would have to jet out for another medical holiday in a few months to continue his treatment. "It doesn't make sense for Mr. President to return to Abuja immediately just to serve the political interests of some pe...

The Nigerian Air Force has graduated not fewer than 30 instructor pilots for its Super Mushshak training airplanes. Nigerian Air Force graduates 30 instructor pilots to boost chances against insurgents, others (Photos) Some of the new Super Mushshak instructor pilots join the officers for a group photo The force revealed this in a statement on Friday, March 3 and also released several pictures of the young pilots that are now qualified to use the globally applauded aircraft to train Nigerian jet pilots for their various missions against insurgents and other security threats. Some of the new instructor pilots pose in front of a Super Mushshak airplane The Air Force says the development will on the short term boost the military outfit’s capabilities. This is the first time Nigeria is having Super Mushshak instructor pilots after inducting the aircraft into the Air Force’s fleet and its training programme. Nigerian Air Force graduates 30 instructor pilots ...

This is very important, please read below! Kidneys are an essential part of the body’s purification system. For many reasons, it is imperative to take good care of the kidneys but several people are guilty of letting down this important organ. Here are some of the common ways humans put their kidneys at risk. 1. Holding in urine This might sound odd, but almost everyone does it. The urge often comes during a car ride, in the middle of a phone call, or when there isn’t a bathroom nearby. Holding in urine on a regular basis increases pressure, which can lead to kidney failure and kidney stones. When nature calls, it’s best to listen. 2. Insufficient water intake One of the important functions of the kidneys is to filter blood and get rid of toxins and waste materials that can harm the body. When you don’t drink enough water, those toxins and waste materials start to accumulate, eventually causing severe damage. 3. High salt consumption Regularly eating too much...

An unidentified young lady has revealed how she carried on secret romantic relationships with both her pastor and his son. Even though the act of prostitution has been around for centuries, it is still frowned upon by the society who still sees it as a sin and not worthy of emulation. The worst part might just be a situation where it involves someone who is supposed to be a 'man of God', who is supposed to be the leader of his flock who should be able to use him as a worthy example. An unashamed young lady (runs girl) shared a post revealing how she was romantically involved with her married pastor and his son. According to her, even though the pastor later found out she was involved with his son, the son never got to know.                                                           See screenshot below:         ...

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold is back with what we first know him for before singing - photo-shopping. He photoshopped himself into the photos of American model Chrissy Teigen who was breastfeeding her daughter Luna. He didn't stop there...he photoshopped himself with Amber Rose and Kim K. He captioned Kim K's photo 'Got Milf?. LOL

- Boko Haram embattled leader Abubakar Shekau has threatened to attack Buhari - But Lt Gen Tukur Buratai says the group has been defeated - The Chief of Army Staff's (COAS) declaration comes on the heels of a threat by Shekau - Buratai says the jihadists will not be able to regroup and wreak havoc again Lt Gen Tukur Buratai insisted on Monday, August 8, that the Nigerian Army had defeated Boko Haram terrorist group.                                  Buratai's operational visit to formations and units in the North East.                                                      The COAS says Boko Haram can never rise again. The COAS stressed that the army has ousted the sect and stopped it from re-grouping anywhere in the country to cause  havoc. Buratai spoke in ...

The presidency has reacted to concerns by some Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari is very sick which was why he extended his vacation. President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly of his desire to extend his vacation citing medical reasons. The president had gone on a 10-day vacation in the UK which also included medical check-up and was expected back in the country on Monday, January 6. READ ALSO: Opinion: President Buhari - Dead or Alive? Snel.com Dedicated Server 99,9% Uptime en Direct Online. Stel je eigen server samen. Since his trip to the UK, there has been rumour that the president had passed away although this was refuted by his media aides. However, in a statement by Mr Femi Adesina who is the special adviser to the president on media and publicity on Sunday, January 5, the president said he had to “complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors.” Premium Times reports that Garba Shehu who is the senior specia...

This day, the 15th of January, is very significant in Nigeria's history, reason being that it was on this day in 1970, that the Biafra war officially was called off. Though the casualties of the war was higher on the Biafran side, the Nigerian civil war still has not killed many Igbo's quest and longing for a Republic. Having said this, the resolve of pro-Biafrans have grown stronger over the years, and below are 6 crucial reasons why they stand a chance to actualize the dream that was born over over 50-years ago. 1. It is legal When a people believe that they have been oppressed for too long, and cannot remain as part of the community in which they thrive, its is their right to request that they be set apart from the parent group.                               6 strong signs Biafra may come to pass (Pictured) There are justified reasons for secession, especially if it has to do with rectifying grave inj...