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A middle aged man identified as Michael Ogedengbe has been arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State police command after he was caught robbing motorists of their valuable items including phones, laptops and others along the Surlere axis of the state on September 24th. When interrogated, Michael blamed his addiction to alcoholic drinks for his involvement in robbery According to Leadership Newspaper, Michael said;   “It is true that I damaged the windscreen and side glass of his car and stole his handset and laptop. I didn’t do it ordinarily. It was because I just took some bottles of alcoholic drinks and liquor. I beg for forgiveness. Devil put me into the act”. He has been transferred to the Special Anti Robbery Squad of the state police command for further investigation .

An Address presented by the Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano to mark the 55th Independent Anniversary of Nigeria on  October 1, 2015 Protocols Fellow compatriots; our country is 55 years today. Today is therefore a great day in our national history. Fifty five years is a milestone in the life cycle of nations. It is even more so in Africa and other developing of the world where the very idea of nationhood is perpetually on trial. We must all be thankful to Almighty God for his special love and infinite grace to Nigeria. Fellow compatriots, this special Anniversary of our nationhood calls for a sober reflection. 55 years ago, when the Green-White-and-Green Nigerian flag replaced the British Union Jack, our founding fathers dreamt of a country whose greatness would finally announce to the free world, the rise of a super-power in black Africa. They dreamt of a strong country whose inherent potentials would outweigh its in-born socio-cultur...

Suspected Boko Haram members in the early hours of today launched an attack on Kirchinga village in Madagali Local Government of Adamawa state, slitting the throats of five of the villagers, three women and two men. Kirchinga village shares border with the dreaded Sambisa forest. The villagers said the sect members struck at about 1am, shooting sporadically and killing those they came across. They said the terrorist operated unhindered for some hours because there was no military presence in their village.

A mum's breastfeeding selfie has gone viral for shaming people who stare at her disapprovingly and reported her to facebook for posting such photos on her own page. Jennifer posted a photo showing that Facebook alerted her that someone had reported her breastfeeding selfie for nudity. She wrote: "So y'all post half naked pics but want to report a pic of me breastfeeding my child? Hilarious." Jennifer Taylor then posted a photo of her staring into the camera while breastfeeding her young daughter. She posted the photo on Facebook and captioned it: "My face when people stare at me feeding my child. "Females walk around with their titties damn near popping out their shirt for attention, but the moment I pull my breast out to feed my daughter it's a problem? "Mind your own tits b*****s and let me nourish my daughter."

President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara at the 55th independence celebration is currently going on at the presidential villa. Continue to see more photos...

The independence celebration at the state house is currently on the way. Continue to see photos...