Saturday, May 27, 2017

Angry Father Beats 7-year-old Old Son To Death In Rivers|PoliFocus

A man resident in Port Harcourt, Rivers state killed his son yesterday, Saturday, in Port Harcourt. The man, identified simply as Inimgba allegedly hit 7yr old George Tamunoibuemie with a hard object, leading to his demise.

PHOTOS: Boko Haram Terrorist Who Kidnapped Former Nigerian Minister Arrested |PoliFocus

Following confirmed information, troops of 31 Artillery Brigade Nigerian Army, on Thursday 25th May 2017, raided an evolving Boko Haram terrorists cell at Mokwa and its environs in Niger State.

#Ramadan Kareem To All Muslim Brethren All Over The Globe |PoliFocus

PoliFocus celebrates with all the Muslims worldwide for witnessing this year's Ramadan.

Fasting: Sultan Declares Saturday 1st Ramadan |PoliFocus #Ramadan

Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Saturday, May 27, as 1st Ramadan, 1438 AH, signifying the commencement of the annual long-month fast by Muslims.

The News Agency of Nigeria( NAN) reports that Abubakar announced the sighting of the new moon in Sokoto, on Friday, in a broadcast.

#Ramadan: Acting President Osinbajo Urges Nigerians, Muslims To Reflect On National Challenges, Pray for Buhari|PoliFocus

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has appealed to Nigerians especially Muslims to use the period of Ramadan for reflection on national challenges and join forces with the Buhari administration to overcome them.

Femi Fani-Kayode Releases Press Statement On The Raid Of DSP Ekweremadu's Home, Calls On Nigerians To Stand Against Tyranny |PoliFocus

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE RAIDING OF THE HOME OF DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT EKWEREMADU

I just finished speaking to the Deputy Senate President and he confirmed to me that his home was raided by security forces today.

Friday, May 26, 2017

SHOCKING: 14-year-old Girl Brutally Gang Rape And Murdered In South Africa |PoliFocus

A 14-year-old schoolgirl, Luyanda Mhlongo was strangled to death after she was brutally gang raped and repeatedly stabbed in a plantation, a stone’s throw from her home in Elokishini near Eshowe in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Teachers To Earn Higher Salaries Than Other Workers, Says Federal Govt |PoliFocus

The Federal Government Thursday said it is working on plans to ensure that teachers are paid salaries higher than other workers in Nigeria.

At Last! Senate Passes Petroleum Industry Bill |PoliFocus

The Senate yesterday passed the first part of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), a modified version of the much anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), after 17 years of consideration.

Manchester City Confirm Gael Clichy Exit |PoliFocus

Manchester City have confirmed the departure of full-back Gael Clichy ahead of the summer transfer window.

The France international moved to the Etihad Stadium from Premier League rivals Arsenal in 2011.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Drama In Court As Accused Standing Trial Over Murder Threatens To Kill Witnesses |PoliFocus

Justice Rifkatu Sha of Jos High Court on Tuesday warned an accused person, Tasiu Mohammed, 21, against threatening witnesses testifying against him.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Ignore Rumoured Coup Plot By Soldiers, Presidency Tells Nigerians |PoliFocus

….says it’s unfair to rate Buhari within 2 years

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina has urged Nigerians to ignore the media reports on alleged coup plot, saying it should not be stretched beyond what the military authorities had said.

SAD! Hollywood Actor James Bond 007, Sir Roger Moore Dies |PoliFocus

Veteran Actor, Sir Roger Moore popularly known as “James Bond” is dead.

The Hollywood star reportedly died after a brief battle with cancer.

The information regarding his demise was made known in a statement made by his family members today, 23rd of May 2017 which reads: