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Details have emerged on the robbery which occurred in the early hours of today at Ogolonto area of Ikorodu, Lagos state. A lady reportedly led the gang to the banks and stayed outside while the operation lasted. The leader of the gang was said to have sat down in front of the bank and was bragging, as no policeman was able to confront her as she was reported to have used a charm which she tied around her neck. Sources at the Zenith bank disclosed that there were about 15 armed robbers whose ages should not be more than 20years. The bank’s vault as reported was broken with the use of dynamite and the staff were made to lie on the floor while the robbery continued. The young robbers were reported to have burnt three of their vehicles in front of Origin Gardens, a recreational place not far from scene of the incident, and escaped via the ferry service operated beside the Garden. A witness at the scene of the robbers’ escape said: “I could not dare stare the...

Customers in a bank in Yola, Adamawa state sit on the floor as they wait to be attended to.  I guess they came to register for BVN, as the deadline is almost near  Photo credit: Bash Bello

The woman pictured above was attacked by hoodlums suspected to be robbers along Igondo in Ojo, Lagos state, on her to work yesterday morning.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF), the largest sponsor of environmental initiatives, has allocated 23.35million US dollars to Nigeria to implement climate change, biodiversity and land degradation projects. Mr Festus Eguaoje, GEF’s Desk Officer in the Federal Ministry of Environment, made this known at a two-day National Steering Committee Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. Eguaoje, who presented an Overview of the GEF projects in Nigeria, said the allocation was under the 6th replenishment circle, covering July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018. According to him, the allocation is under the System for Transparent Allocation of Resources (STAR), which allows GEF to allocate funds to countries to implement projects in specific focal areas. The purpose of the meeting was to review the progress of GEF’s activities in Nigeria and to update stakeholders on the ongoing projects. The official said Nigeria had achieved tremendous success in implementing GEF projects, adding ...

Pope Francis says it may be “morally necessary” for some troubled families to split up so that the weaker partner or the children can be protected. He said this today June 24th while addressing Catholic faithfuls ahead of a global meeting on family life in October. He said; “There are cases in which separation is inevitable. Sometimes, it can even be morally necessary, when it’s about shielding the weaker spouse or young children from the more serious wounds caused by intimidation and violence, humiliation and exploitation” He went on to say that after separations, it is important that the couple is counseled so that the 'child does not become daddy or mummy’s hostage”. He noted that there are many families with 'irregular situations' in the world.

Former award-winning actress turned banker, Cynthia Amadi reacts to the 'Babymama' trend amongst celebs. Watch "Cynthia talks Babymama Syndrome" on YouTube. See the video below.

She gave birth just four days ago....