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Tragedy struck in Gboko, Benue State, when thunder struck during a heavy rainfall killing a pregnant woman and a barber in the area. The pregnant woman (names withheld), according to sources was said to be cooking in her kitchen while the barber identified as Mr. N Nyajo was trying to close from his shop when the thunder struck and killed them instantly. Details of the inicdent were still sketchy at the time of filling this report, but sources said the incident occurred around the Average Hotel street situated close to St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Gboko west area. Mr. Haanya Aondoakura, a witness told Daily Sun that the Barber had just finished attending to a customer and was packing some of his tolls and belongings into the shop before the incident occured. When contacted, Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area,  Mr. Nahan Zenda who spoke to newsmen on phone yesterday confirmed the incident disclosing that the matter had been reported to the ...

Malawi's Deputy Local Government Minister, Godfrey Kamanya killed himself at his home in the capital, Lilongwe on Thursday, May 22 after losing Tuesday’s parliamentary elections. Kamanya was found shot dead inside a locked bedroom. According to Kamanya’s close friend and cabinet colleague, Transport Minister Ulemu Chilapondwa, his wife had received a call from the deceased's wife at about 3.30 a.m telling her that they should come quickly to the house as her husband had shot himself in a spare bedroom. When they arrived at the house they found that Kamanya had locked himself in a spare bedroom and they forced the door open, only to find him lifeless. " We forced the door open because we hoped he might still be alive and we wanted to rush him to hospital, " Chilapondwa said. He said Kamanya left behind a suicide note which allegedly states that he took his life because he feared being killed by members of Mr Mutharika's Democratic Prog...

Seven students of Medical Laboratory Science of the University of Jos were among those who lost their lives in Tuesday's deadly twin bomb blasts at the Terminal Market in Jos, Plateau State. According to report, they were returning from a lecture at old Jos University Teaching Hospital, less than a hundred metres to the scene of the incident, when they were caught up in the explosion. One of their colleague, identified as Vivian Eke, who escaped by the whiskers, said they finished lecture at about 2.00 p.m and were heading to their hostel when they were caught up in the incident. It was gathered that they were all final year students of the department. Their remains were identified by fellow students, while four of them had equally been identified by their relatives. The death toll from the twin bomb blast has continued to rise. Latest report puts the number of casualties at 200 while report by the National Emergency Management Agency North Cent...

Toyota on Friday said it is recalling about 520,000 vehicles, mostly in North America, over several issues including cable corrosion that could see unused spare tyres fall off. The world’s biggest automaker made the announcement just days after US rival General Motors said it was recalling 2.4 million more vehicles in the United States. Both car giants have been struggling with product recall issues in recent years with Toyota last month calling back 6.39 million vehicles over a string of problems, dealing another blow to its long-held reputation for quality and safety. On Friday, Toyota said its announcement covered about 450,000 Sienna minivans produced between 2004 and 2011, including 370,000 in the US and 80,000 in Canada. The move was tied to concerns that salt used on snowy roads in both countries during the winter could corrode a cable that secures the vehicle’s spare tyre. “In an extreme case, the cable may break due to excessive corrosion and ...

Some Nigerians over the years have consistently maintained that the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, must have sympathisers and memberships in government and security agencies, considering how effective and professional their attacks have been. The arrest of an officer of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Sunday, has put paid to this suspicion. A Police source told our Correspondent in a telephone interview from Maiduguri, Borno State, that “a high profile Boko Haram member, who is an officer of Nigeria’s Immigration Services, Ahmed Grema Mohammed, was named as one of the security personnel among those carrying out terrorist attacks in the country.” The revelation came after he was arrested by the men of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Mohammed, who is an officer of the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) attached to the Nangere office of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Yobe State, was appr...

After several attacks on Bita, a community not so far from the famous Sambisa forest in Borno State, where scores of lives and properties worth millions of naira were reportedly lost following repeated attacks carried out by members of the radical Islamist sect, Boko Haram. The Nigerian Army headquarters on May 12 2014, selected a group of soldiers from the Special Operations Battalion to embark on a mission to wipe out insurgent members who have been sighted in the area, an undisclosed military source said. According to him, residents of the area had fled since February to safer locations over fears of attacks from the terrorists, adding that the Islamist now took over the village and used it as its refuge. He said the selected soldiers, who were transferred from their operational base in Mubi, Adamawa State, to the “213” battalion from the newly created “7 Division” of the Nigerian army stationed inside Maimalari Barracks. It was gathered that upon their ...

Academic activities were suspended in public schools across the country yesterday as members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, took to the streets to demand the release of the over 200 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, abducted by the Boko Haram sect. The union also said that it was protesting the killing of 173 teachers by militants in Borno and Yobe states. The NUT had on Wednesday ordered all public schools to be shut yesterday to allow the teachers protest the abduction and demand the release of the school girls. In Lagos, all public schools were shut as pupils and students who went to school were sent back in compliance with the NUT directive. The teachers marched to the Lagos State Governor’s Office demanding that the government to bring back the girls. Some of the placards carried by the protesters read: “Girl child slavery is Haram, bring back our girls,” “All the girls must be released now,” “We want our gir...

Rappers appear on TV shining like crazy and bragging about how much money they have. But most of this is a really ugly lie and one that makes black people look as ignorant as any minstrel show in the history of our country. However, here’s some truth about how your favorite rapper is probably going broke right now: Rapper Ludacris 1) Ludacris was in a custody battle with the mother of his child and revealed in court filings that he earned only $55,000 over the previous year. That’s hardly the paycheck of a baller. Yes, that was $55,000 and yes, that was 2013. Singer Bow Wow 2) Lil Bow Wow was in court after his Bentley was repossessed. He revealed that he had only $1,500 in his bank account. He now has a job on BET’s 106 & Park, but this is probably not enough money to get him out of debt. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Bow Wow owes $90,000 to the IRS and another $280,000 to a luxury car leasing company. So, while his debt of financial distress re...

Music star and mother of one, Waje Iruobe has explained why she is still single. In her explanation, Waje said, “I don`t know why, but I just feel God has a way of doing things. I have so much on my hands now. Let that matter rest for now. Let me not go and marry now before my husband will say he wants pounded yam, cooked by his wife, not by a maid. Then I will leave everything I am doing and I will be pounding yam. But when somebody who understands my kind of person and my job comes along, then it will be easier for me. After all, the troubles of the day, the traffic, somebody getting you angry, there should be that one person who can calm you. Everybody would love to have somebody as a companion, so do I.” she told NET in a recent chat. On how she has been coping as a single mum, she said, “it is beautiful, something a lot of people won`t understand when I say it. They think I’m encouraging people to do it. It is beautiful, there are so many things that kid h...

Nigerian’s finest artist Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo professionally known as D’banj has been selected to perform at the 2014 World Music Awards which is slated for  Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, France. Ever since his debut into the entertainment industry, D’banj has won several music awards, including the awards for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009 and for his 2012 summer hit song Oliver Twist. This is really a big accomplishment for the Koko master as he has strived over the years to make a name for himself both in the local and international level. The former Mo’ hit records artiste is currently signed unto Good Music Record Label. Other artiste who are also expected to perform at the World Music Awards are Mariah carey, Flo-rida, Ghanaian talented singer Efya, Miley cyrus and many others.

While it is no longer news that Pop singer Soul E is now a prophet, some of his recent prophesies are as scary as they are controversial. The one-time singer who claimed to have predicted Jos and Kano bomb blasts is saying that Lagos is the next target of the insurgents. The singer, who once claimed he had a vision of Wizkid being poisoned and Davido involved in a fatal accident, is urging Lagos residents to pray hard and read psalms 90 and 24 in a recent post on his Facebook page.

Contrary to reports, Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke and Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari, are still involved in a relationship. In the last few days, Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has been in the news for reasons connected to his romance with Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari. Although this is not the first time that the love-birds, who refer to themselves as Skittles and Space, would make news headlines, this time their fans are inclined to wait and see what will become of their stormy relationship. E-Punch made some attempts to get Nadia’s reaction to reports alleging that she issued a public statement claiming that she could no longer cope with Jim Iyke’s violent temper, but she failed to respond to phone calls and messages from our correspondent as at the time of going to press. However, Jim Iyke – who is currently mourning the death of his mother – appears to be at the receiving end of flak from critics. He is also involved in an altercation with one Emma, who i...

Nigerian Pop duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, known as P-Square, are currently working on their sixth album. The musical brothers, who recently rode the headlines with stories of their separation, have released photos which shows them actively in a studio, with their elder brother and manager, Jude Okoye, also involved. The photo bore the caption, ‘#instudio, #workinprogress, #6thalbum. Sources have revealed that the new album, will contain songs such as ‘Personally’, and ‘Testimoney’, as well as many others. P-Square’s discography began in 2001 when they won the ‘Grab Da Mic’ competition, leading Benson & hedges to sponsor their debut album, titled Last Nite, which was released under Timbuk2 music label. P-Square was also nominated as “Most Promising African Group” in the Kora Awards three months after the release of their debut album. They eventually won the 2003 Amen Award for “Best R&B Group”. In 2005, P Square released their second album, Get Squared un...

If you’re anything like us, you love a good accessory . If you’re also like us, you’re guilty of misplacing them … all the time. You might say things like “I can’t buy nice umbrellas” or “I’ve had 300 pairs of sunglasses.” Well fear not, forgetful fashionistas! Eyewear company Tzukuri has designed something seriously revolutionary — sunglasses that will text you if you misplace them . We know what you’re thinking and, yes, we’re also annoyed that we didn’t think of this idea first. But consider this: Gone are the days of hoarding cheap sunglasses at the bottom of your purse. These bad boys are virtually un-loseable. The glasses contain Bluetooth technology which connects your phone to them. By simply turning on Bluetooth and downloading the corresponding app, you’re connected. Plus, you’ll start to get notifications at various points once you leave them, starting from 16 feet. If that doesn’t seem easy enough for you and you STILL manage to lose the glasses,...

There are many foods that you can eat each day to burn calories and lose weight. The great news is that these foods are super delicious and they boast amazing health benefits. Try adding several of these foods into your daily or weekly diet and don’t forget to exercise regularly. This way, you will burn mega calories and improve your health. Without further ado, here are 10 foods to eat to burn more calories. 1. Grapefruit Grapefruits speed up your metabolism and help burn a lot of calories. This fruit will help you feel full faster and longer with fewer calories. Moreover, grapefruit is rich in fiber that may help stabilize your blood glucose levels. You can add grapefruit to your fruit salad, smoothies or drink a grapefruit juice. 2. Celery The secret of celery is very simple: it contains less calories and helps burn more than you eat. Celery mostly consists of water that’s why it is good as a part of a balanced diet. However, this food is not suitabl...

For those of us who have arrived in many ways than one, settling for processed foods is a lot easier than preparing regular meals at home. For one, these foods come in handsome packs, they are attractive and they have this unspoken message of opulence attached to them. While we may feel good about ourselves each time we put down money at the check-out counters, bearing the attractive bags with which our purchase has been packed, experts are warning that processed foods have been tested and proved to be slow killers. These foods are so numerous and available effortlessly that it’s hard not to be caught eating one. Do you want it as breakfast, lunch or dinner? Your wish has been granted even before you made it! From cereals such as corn flakes to skittles, milk chocolates, cakes, drinks, etc., you can’t beat the idea behind them, what with their catchy names and the creative graphics that simply arouse your desire to want to have a taste. Nutritionists warn t...

Pimples or zits are a common skin problem among adolescents and adults. They are caused when the sebaceous glands (oil glands) on the skin get infected with bacteria and swell up with puss. Pimples usually occur on the face, back and shoulders and can be quite an unpleasant sight. However, you can use these easy home remedies to treat pimples Ice Use ice quickly on a newly rising pimple to soothe it. This will help improve blood circulation to the affected area and will also freeze the skin pores. It also helps remove dirt and oil collected on the skin, thereby healing the pimple. Lemon Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and is extremely effective in getting rid of pimples. Lemon juice helps the pimple dry up fast. You can directly use a little lemon juice on a cotton swab and apply it on your face before bed and wash it off the next morning. Toothpaste Many people have sworn about the effectiveness of toothpaste on a pimple. Use a little toothpaste on the pimp...

Despite its inability to adequately explain how the more than $500 million Sani Abacha loot recovered from Swiss authorities was spent, the Federal Government has filed an application at a Washington DC District Court requesting that another $500 million (N75 billion) stolen by the late military dictator, recently frozen by the United States Department of Justice, be repatriated to the country. In February, the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said the money recovered from Switzerland was used for rural development projects but failed to name specific projects the money was used for. On March 6, 2014, the American Department of Justice announced the freezing of the asset of the late Abacha stashed in various accounts in the U.S. and around the world. The loot was described as the “largest kleptocracy forfeiture action” in the department’s history in a civil forfeiture action brought before the DC District court. “General Abacha was one of the most ...

There was confusion in the Senate yesterday over the appearance of a strange document containing the budget of federal government parastatals more than one month after the National Assembly passed N4.695 trillion 2014 budget. The document, which was presented for deliberation by Deputy Senate Leader, Abdul Ningi, caused a stir as some senators were visibly angry, querying the rationale behind the presentation of another budget document weeks after the National Assembly had concluded legislation on the national budget. The Senate passed 2014 budget on April 9. The matter got to a head when Senate President, David Mark, also expressed shock over the presentation of a matter for deliberation in the chamber without his prior knowledge. The document was accompanied by a letter addressed to the senators by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Ita Enang, where he drew the chamber’s attention to a compendium of estimates for 52 federal g...

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, yesterday said he appreciated the patriotism of the local hunters who showed their readiness to go into Sambisa forest, but pointed out that he had no authority to give them permission to proceed, saying that, only the president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria could do so. The governor, who said this in an interview, noted that even if he did have the powers to do so, it would be suicidal for them to go into the forest in search of the girls. “I honestly appreciate the spirited concerns of the hunters, but I don’t have the powers to order them to go into the forest in search of our missing daughters,” said Governor Shettima. “Only the president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has such powers to order troops and paramilitary into the forest. “I would not do that even if I had the powers, because it is too delicate and dangerous to g...

THE All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, said it had no choice but to proceed with the Ekiti rally and asked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop playing politics with the lives of Nigerians. It said it was wrong, irresponsible and uncharitable to seek to make political gains out of the worsening and deadly terror attacks in the country. In a statement issued in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Thursday, by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said Nigerians were too discerning to be hoodwinked by the PDP’s ceaseless finger pointing and name calling, as exhibited by the party’s spokesman. It said Nigerians who watched the live telecast of the APC rally in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday saw how the party, left with no choice than to proceed with the rally in view of the suddenness of the Jos twin bombings and the fact that INEC could not be prevailed upon to change the timetable of the Ekiti polls, made it as sombre as possi...

There appears to be palpable anxiety among the political associates of President Goodluck Jonathan due to  the deferment of his declaration for the 2015 presidential race. He was initially billed to formally declare this month. The zonal rallies organised by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were arranged as a prelude to the formal presidential declaration in May. But the latest development is coming amid reports that last-minute efforts by the president to elicit the support of former president Olusegun Obasanjo ahead of the race suffered another set-back as the former leader insisted that President Jonathan should stay out of the presidential contest. LEADERSHIP Friday reliably gathered that, in a subtly controlled manner, the presidency has also directed all pseudo-campaign organisations to carry on their activities with less fanfare and visibility for obvious reasons. But the umbrella body of all such campaign outfits, the Goodluck Jonathan S...