Foreign mercenaries at Kramatorsk airfield in eastern Ukraine - LifeNews journalists

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LifeNews journalists, Oleg Sidyakin and Marat Saychenko, who were detained in Ukraine about a week ago and released on Saturday evening, claim to have spotted several mercenaries at Kramatorsk airfield in the eastern Donetsk region. "There were lots of mercenaries at the airfield. There were people dressed in uniforms that aren’t typical of Ukraine. They talked to no one and walked into the headquarters in silence. We still can’t figure out who those people might be," Sidyakin told a press conference on Sunday.

The captured journalists didn’t hear English spoken, but saw; "people equipped in Western troops’ fashion".

Thisday foreign editor Paul Ohia dies - R.I.P

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Thisday Foreign and Diplomatic Editor, Mr. Paul Ohia, was found dead yesterday October 22nd in his official car, a white Kia Optima along Marine Road, Apapa, Lagos.

 

Based on eyewitness reports, the deceased had parked his car for many hours by the side of the trail, which aroused the suspicion of passersby, prompting them to maneuver closer to confirm him. The eyewitnesses said the deceased had reclined the driver's seat and lay about it as though he was sleeping; until they opened the car doors to learn he was motionless and lifeless.

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REVEALED: How Boko Haram Is Being Sponsored By some Foreign Countries – FG

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The Nigerian Government, Tuesday, told the United Nations Human Rights Council, that the Boko Haram insurgents in some parts of the country were being sponsored by some foreign countries.
Nigeria, also said that it will not bow to international pressure to allow same sex-marriage in the country, arguing that same was against its cultural and traditional values.

It also justified the execution of death row inmates in the country, contending that same was in accordance with its laws.

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Naija Woman Or Foreign Woman?

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Am just wondering if anyone can comment on what they think.If you date or marry a white woman,they’ll tell you they love you and won’t care about anything,they’ll give you love and care.If they don’t love you ,they’ll open up and let you know why they no longer love you.But why,mostly Nigerian woman won’t open up how they feel towards you, even if they no longer love you they won’t say it, mostly when the guy has Money.

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‘Two or three Americans’ among the gunmen at Nairobi mall - Kenyan foreign minister

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With the standoff apparently drawing to a close, there was a growing focus on the identity of the militants and how they could pull off a sophisticated assault that killed at least 62 people and keep security forces at bay for three days.

Kenyan Foreign Minister Amina Mohamed said “two or three Americans” and “one Brit” were among the militants who perpetrated the attack.

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Syrian rebels braced for offensive coinciding with foreign attack

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According to Arab media, the Syrian rebels are braced to launch an all-out offensive minutes within the widely expected American attack on the Assad regime. They are reported to be going to seize Damascus and oust Bashar Assad from power. The rebels have already amassed forces outside Damascus and in northern Syria. The Syrian armed forces said on Saturday they will fight to the bitter end in the event the Americans launch an aggression against their country.

Five foreign workers kidnapped in Bayelsa state today

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Five expatriates, three Sri Lankans, a Russian and a Myanmarian were kidnapped today in Bayelsa state. The foreign workers were aboard an oil services support vessel when they were kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The Joint Task Force in the state said they have deployed gunboats to find the kidnapped workers and rescue them

FG seeks $3.4bn foreign loan for power projects …says Nigerian banks charge high interest rates

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The Federal Government is looking beyond Nigerian banks to raise $3.4bn needed to fund power projects in the country because of high interest rates being charged on loans by local banks.

The Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Power, Mr. Beks Dagogo-Jack, said Nigerian banks had not done enough in terms of understanding how the ongoing reforms in the power sector worked.

He spoke with journalists on the sidelines of the Presidential Power Reform Transaction signing ceremony in Abuja on Monday.

Islamist group says executes seven foreign hostages, Nigeria doubts report

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RIYADH/LAGOS (Reuters) – A Nigerian Islamist group said on Saturday it had killed seven foreign hostages seized last month from a construction firm’s compound in northern Nigeria, where Islamist insurgents have killed hundreds over the past two years.

But Nigerian authorities said they had no information on any such killing, and doubted the veracity of the statement.

Six kidnapped foreign sailors freed in Nigeria

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(Reuters) - Six foreign sailors were freed unharmed overnight by pirates who seized them off the coast of Nigeria's oil-producing region nine days ago, police said on Tuesday.

A rise in piracy off Nigeria's oil-rich coast this month has shown gangs are willing to venture further afield and use more violent tactics, increasing the risk of doing business in Africa's largest energy producer.

One Russian, three Ukrainian and two Indian sailors were taken when gunmen stormed the Armada Tuah 40 miles off the coast of Bayelsa state on February 17.

Pirates Abduct Six Foreign Sailors Along Brass Waterways Of Bayelsa

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Pirates kidnapped six foreign sailors when they boarded a ship two days ago off Nigeria's coast in the latest in a string of attacks off Africa's biggest energy producer, security sources said on Tuesday.

A Russian, three Ukrainian and two Indian sailors were taken when the Armada Tuah was attacked around 40 miles off the coast of oil-producing Bayelsa state, three security sources told Reuters. There were no details on what type of ship it was or where it was flagged.

Piracy off the Nigerian coast and elsewhere in the Gulf of Guinea is on the rise. There have been at least five attacks in the waters off Africa's most populous nation this month.

Gunmen Kidnap Seven Foreign Employees of Setraco in Bauchi

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Seven foreign workers of giant construction company, Setraco, were kidnapped last night by gunmen in Bauchi. The attackers went to the Lebanese-owned construction site of Setraco in Jama'are town, where they killed a security guard and kidnapped the foreign workers Adamu Aliyu, the chairman of the local government area identified those kidnapped as one British citizen, one Greek, one Italian and four Lebanese.   Bauchi State Police Chief Mohammed Ladan told AFP that the unknown gunmen first attacked a local prison, burning two police trucks, before targeting Setraco, which is in the area building a road.

Reps Move to Ban Use of Foreign Currencies ( Do You Support The Ban ?)

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The House of Representatives, yesterday, moved to ban the use of foreign currencies in local and domestic transactions in Nigeria. This was sequel to a motion brought to the floor of the House by Hon Nadu Karibe, representing Bayelsa State. Karibe who led the debate had argued that “every country has its currency which serves as a means of exchange, a symbol of identity, a source of pride and a sign of independence and economic stability.”

He also observed that “without equivocation, the Naira is the only means of exchange for local and domestic transactions in Nigeria. There is a growing trend in the use of foreign currencies, especially the US Dollar for payments of school fees, hotel bills, real estate, rent and purchase in bars, night clubs, luxury good shops, in Nigeria.” He further argued that “this trend has led to the high demand of these foreign currencies, especially the US Dollars in Nigeria.”

NFF pressured Keshi to accept foreign boss —Mark

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Coach Stephen Keshi resignation saga is throwing up more facts as the Senate President David Mark on Tuesday revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation had pressured him into signing a fresh clause to his contract that would have placed a new foreign technical adviser above him.Mark made the revelation in Abuja while addressing the Senate on his trip to Africa Nations Cup and the crisis that hit the Nigeria camp immediately after winning the trophy on Sunday.

President of the Senate said that he spoke to Keshi on the phone on Tuesday morning and confirmed that the coach had actually resigned, and cited reasons of interference for his decision.

Jonathan’s foreign trips gulp N3.3b Travelled 20 times in 2012

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Billions of naira of taxpayers’ money have been expended on the foreign trips of President Goodluck Jonathan despite his January promise to cut down on such trips.
This newspaper’s findings show that the President and his entourage have spent not less than N3.354bn on foreign trips since 2010. Our correspondent learnt that in the first 11 months of 2012, the President had travelled out of the country at least 20 times, including his trip to Sierra Leone in October and the D8 Summit he attended in Pakistan in November.

Canada condemns Kaduna killings

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The Government of Canada on Monday condemned the killing of over 20 villagers in Dogon Dawa, Kaduna, North central Nigeria.
Foreign Affairs Minister of Canada; John Baird in a statement sent via electronic mail described the attacks as a “heinous act” which Canada condemns.
He said, “I’m troubled and shocked by reports of today’s deadly attacks on Muslim worshippers in the Nigerian village of Dogon Dawa. Canada strongly condemns these heinous acts.
“On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those killed, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.