The Senate has approved the $1billion (N165bn) loan requested by President Jonathan in July to simply help in the fight against terrorism and tackle insecurity in the country. The loan will be use to purchase military equipment and working out of military personnel. The loan approved will addition to N968.127bn voted for Defence in the 2014 budget by the federal government.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
Senate approves GEJ's $1billion loan to fight Boko Haram
The Senate has approved the $1billion (N165bn) loan requested by President Jonathan in July to simply help in the fight against terrorism and tackle insecurity in the country. The loan will be use to purchase military equipment and working out of military personnel. The loan approved will addition to N968.127bn voted for Defence in the 2014 budget by the federal government.
Confusion in Liberian villages as two Ebola Victims resurrect
There's currently panic, fear and confusion in two villages in Nimba County in Liberia after reports that two female Ebola victims have risen from the dead.
According to local reports, 44 year old Dorris Quoi who lived in Hope Village Community and a 67 year old woman identified as Ma Kebeh, died of the Ebola virus and were about to be taken for burial when they resurrected and are now walking among the living.
According to reports in a local newspaper, New Dawn, Ma Kebeh had been indoors for two nights without food and medication before her death, while Dorris had suffered for several weeks before she died alone in her family home. This is the first report of dead Ebola victims resurrecting. Despite some people's reservations about the story being true, it hasn't stopped them from panicking
Pro-Ayo Fayose thugs allegedly beat up Judge in Ekiti State
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Muslim Youths Beat Up Principal, Teachers, Students To Pulp Over No-Hijab Policy
The principal of the school, Mr. Layi Oguntola, was thoroughly beaten and injured. Oguntola, as of the time of this report, was said to be receiving treatment at the Baptist Medical Centre, Ejigbo.
The attackers said they came because the school authorities stopped some Muslim pupils from wearing the hijab.
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PhotoNews: Pres. GEJ & Nigerian delegation at the 69th session of the UNGA in NY
President Jonathan gave a beautiful speech in the UN Assembly NY(if you missed it, see here) and his Nigerian delegation are now participating in the UN General Assembly in New York. The president first met with UN Sec. Gen. Ban Ki-Moon on the sidelines, he later met with British Prime Minister David Cameron at a bilateral meeting. See more photos when you carry on after the jump.
Ebola cases could reach 1.4 million in months, cdc predicts
This projection is based on a new CDC model that assumes people are being infected with Ebola at a geometrically increasing rate, and that there are 2.5 times more cases than are being reported, the agency said in its new report.
However, this worst-case scenario may be averted, given the international relief response to the epidemic during the past month, CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden said during a morning news conference.
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2015: Jonathan Not Eligible To Contest – PDP, APC Members
Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) have approached a federal high court sitting in Abuja to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the attorney general of the federation (AGF) from allowing President Goodluck Jonathan to participate in the 2015 presidential election.
In a suit filed by four Senior Advocates of Nigeria, the plaintiffs argued that by the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the president, having contested the presidential election twice, won and took the oath of office and allegiance twice in respect of that office can no longer present himself for election to that office the third time.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Great Speech: President Goodluck Ebele Call for fast Tracking Of UN reforms
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declared Wednesday in New York that pressing challenges to global peace and security have made it imperative that urgent action be taken on the reformation of United Nations Security Council.
Delivering Nigeria's annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly, President Jonathan also called for an urgent review of United Nations peacekeeping operations across the world.
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Why Ukraine Will Never Retake Crimea
Written especially for Russia Insider
The Ukrainian Defense Minister Valerii Geletei is hardly a credible figure.
Not only did he recently declare that Russia had threatened the Ukraine with nuclear strikes, he even told a Ukrainian journalist that Russia had already executed two tactical nuclear strikes on the city of Lugansk (apparently to explain why the Ukrainian forces had to retreat from there). The Junta later denied the story and blamed it on the journalist who first published it.
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Russia's Lavrov Calls US Interference in Ukrainian Internal Affairs 'Inappropriate'
Kiev authorities and independence supporters in eastern Ukraine signed on September 5 a ceasefire agreement (the Minsk Protocol) in the Belorussian capital, Minsk, and on September 19 supplemented the document with its detailed implementation plan (the Minsk Memorandum).
"The Ukrainians met in Minsk several times. They signed two documents there, while representatives from Russia and the OSCE have helped them to establish dialogue," Lavrov told reporters on the sidelines of a UN General Assembly session.
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UN Official Claims 10,000 Child Combatants are Fighting in South Sudan
“Now the figures have reached 10,000… around 70 percent or so are [with] the white army [Nuer White Army], where thousands of these youths are being recruited," Ibrahim said, referring to Riek Machar's rebel forces.
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Shocking: Obama places Russia between the Ebola virus and international terrorism
Video of speech here.
This is the except in which Russia and the Ukraine are mentioned:
(...) Russia’s actions in Ukraine challenge this post-war order. Here are the facts. After the people of Ukraine mobilized popular protests and calls for reform, their corrupt President fled. Against the will of the government in Kiev, Crimea was annexed. Russia poured arms into Eastern Ukraine, fueling violent separatists and a conflict that has killed thousands. When a civilian airliner was shot down from areas that these proxies controlled, they refused to allow access to the crash for days. When Ukraine started to reassert control over its territory, Russia gave up the pretense of merely supporting the separatists, and moved troops across the border.
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China Offers Benin Ebola Prevention Materials: Reports
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ISIS-linked terrorist group beheads Frenchman abducted in Algeria
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War on terror: Nigerian Army confirms Boko Haram leader Shekau is dead
The Defence Headquarters has released a statement claiming to have killed a man posing as the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau (or his impersonator) in an attack (both land and air) in Konduga Borno state between 12nd to 17th September. See the statement after the jump...
T.B. Joshua’s alleged bribe: The truth - written by journalist Simon Ateba
People have been asking me, “Simon , were you at that press conference on 14 September where Prophet T.B. Joshua allegedly gave N50,000 to journalists to write a positive story on the building collapse that killed many people?”, my answer is always the same.
I was not at that event, I do not know if he gave a bribe, I do not know if it was N50,000, and cannot comment on it. But I do not feel better or more righteous in any way than those who might have collected anything, if money was given.
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Why I want to be President of Nigeria -Atiku
He stressed that the nation under the current administration has failed to provide the required environment for the youth to reach their full potentials.
Atiku said
“It is inspiring that amidst difficulties and growing anxiety over the future of our country, our people have refused to succumb to despair and hopelessness.
“This never-say-die attitude gives me immense hope and it is one of the reasons why I can never give up on Nigeria.”
2015: We’ll stop candidates with criminal records, says IG
Abba who hinted that the Force would collaborate with the Department of State Security to carry out the task, added that he had made adequate arrangements for security for all activities leading to the elections, including party primaries, conventions, and campaigns by candidates.
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Int’l Organizations Should Join Probe Into East Ukraine Mass Killings: Moscow
"We have been trying to attract attention of inter-governmental and [non-governmental] human rights organizations to the reports about mass graves near Donetsk. We believe that they should make a practical contribution and ensure that this investigation is unbiased and effective," Dolgov said.
"The international community should insist on the inevitable punishment of those guilty of these crimes," he said on his Twitter account.
#FreeOurSoldiers: 'We won't plead for the 12 soldiers sentenced to death' - Senate
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Thompson Sekibo has said that members of the Senate will not be intervening on the death verdict handed to 12 soldiers for mutiny by a military court on September 16th.
Senator Sekibo who spoke with journalists after a closed-door meeting between the senate committee on Defence and the Service Chiefs at the National Assembly in Abuja yesterday September 23rd, said the verdict of the military court is meant to instill discipline into the military.
Senator Sekibo who spoke with journalists after a closed-door meeting between the senate committee on Defence and the Service Chiefs at the National Assembly in Abuja yesterday September 23rd, said the verdict of the military court is meant to instill discipline into the military.
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Ambassador: Israeli, Palestianian Officials to Hold Next Round of Talks Late October
"Yes, we confirm that a round of indirect talks between Palestine and Israel ended yesterday in Cairo. There was an agreement to resume talks in the second half of October," the ambassador said Wednesday.
The ambassador also stressed the importance of Palestinian president speaking at the UN General assembly on September 26.
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APC lawmakers walk out of session in protest over $9.3m smuggled to SA
According to reports, the APC lawmakers had moved a motion through the the House Deputy Minority Leader, Ismaila Kawu to debate the matter on the floor of the House but the motion was stopped after a voice note called by the deputy speaker, Mr Emeka Ihedioha went in favor of the majority PDP members.
S’Africa shouldn’t return seized $9.3m yet – APC
Following their arrest, the Federal Government said the money was meant for the purchase of arms for the prosecution of the ongoing war against terror but the South African government has threatened that the Federal Government may have to forfeit the money if proper explanations are not offered as to how such a huge amount of money was moved into the country in cash without the strict compliance with the relevant laws.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Enugu Govt Declares Thursday as Public Holiday because of Pres. GEJ's Rally
On Thursday, September 25, markets, banks and schools in Enugu State won't open for business as a result of rally to be held in honour of President Goodluck Jonathan's reelection efforts. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Chuks Ugwoke, explained that the vacation “was allow Enugu State citizens and other residents to participate fully in the rally in honour of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, organized by the Enugu State Movement for the Re-election of President Jonathan.” The rally will hold on Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu by 10:00 am. The statement also advised relevant authorities to observe the directive while urging Enugu citizens to honour the President by turning out en-masse at the rally.
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US Court Closes Company Purporting to Offer Bitcoin Computers: Reports
"We often see that when a new and little-understood opportunity like Bitcoin presents itself, scammers will find ways to capitalize on the public's excitement and interest," Jessica Rich, director of the US Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection, was quoted by The Guardian as saying.
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President Assad Says Syria Supports International Anti-Terrorism Efforts: Reports
"[Syria] supports any international effort to fight against terrorism," Assad said as quoted by Syria's state news agency SANA.
Speaking at a meeting with Iraqi National Security Adviser Faleh Fayad in Damascus, Assad noted that the success of anti-terrorism efforts is linked not only to military action, but also depends on commitment to international resolutions on the cessation of all forms of support to terrorist organizations.
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Pentagon Confirms Fifth-Generation Fighter Jets Used in Combat in Syria
“This strike was the first time the F-22 was used in a combat role. The flight of the F-22s delivered GPS-guided munitions - precision munitions targeting only the right side of the building,” Mayville said.
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US Blocks Nigeria’s Purchase Of Chinook Helicopters From Israel
Concerns mount over double standards, US’ intent over Boko Haram
Efforts by the Nigerian military to procure US-made Chinook helicopters from Israel, to facilitate the movement of troops and the injured, have been blocked by the United States Government, THISDAY has learnt.
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Gen. Olukolade denies releasing any statement stating Chibok girls were released
The Defence Headquarters spokesman, Gen Chris Olukolade has denied claims he issued a press statement earlier today confirming the release of some Chibok girls. See more tweets after the break...
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Dictatorship In Cote D'Ivoire(Ivory Coast) Under The Regime of Allassane Outtara backed by Obama & FRANCOIS
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Syrian wars of proxy - Written by A professor
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America's Plan B, and the Houthi fly in the ointment
by Mindfriedo
From the start of the conflict in Syria, one thing has been conspicuously absent: Balance, tit for tat, and eye for an eye. Hafiz Al Assad understood these concepts well. He kept his friends close and his enemies closer. The Israelis and the great powers understand balance, at least when dealing with equals. Bashar was overtly loyal to Iran and the resistance, he should have seen things coming. His father would have. The Saudi's failed bid to woo Syria was the harbinger to Syria's ills.
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Ex-Police boss kills self, wife & son in Ogun state
A retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sunday Isokpehi, who at one time served at the Lagos state police command anti-robbery squad, on Saturday September 20th, killed himself, his wife Gladys and their son at their Sango Ota, Ogun state residence after a heated argument with his wife.
According to reports, the former police boss and his wife began fighting when they returned home from a wedding on Saturday after he accused her of disgracing him at the wedding by getting drunk.
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Photos: Another 1st Made-in-Nigeria APC under President GEJ
The first made-in-Nigeria APC (armoured personnel carrier) unleashed in the North- East.
Introducing the IGIRIGI APC made by the Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Enginners (NAEME)
The PDPYF Germany wishes the IGIRIGI Happy Hunting in the North-East and all other Areas of deployment.
foto:Beegeagle's Blog
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EFCC: Man arraigned for duping another of ₦100k
Below is the EFCC press release
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on September 22, 2014 arraigned one Musa Yunusa alias Yassa Mustapha Aliyu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on one count charge of obtaining money by false pretense. The accused allegedly obtained the sum of N100, 000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira Only) from one Abdulkadir Abbas under the guise that he had power voltage regulators to sell to him.
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10 more Boko Haram commanders surrender and how Shekau was killed —Military
According to a statement on the Twitter handle of the Defence Headquarters, operations were ongoing in Konduga and its environs.
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US soldier beats his 2 year old daughter to death
They also arrested Graham’s cousin Robert Franklin, 19 (pictured left), for witnessing the attack and not doing anything to help the little girl. The child's mother Elizabeth Graham, 23 (pictured right) was charged with injury to a child by omission for no protecting the child and failing to report the abuse which had been constant before the fatal beating...
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No Chibok Girls Released – Defence Headquaters Nigeria
Minutes after reports by local and international sites like the BBC that the Chibok girls had been released this evening,the Nigerian army has rubbished the reports.They say the buses were conveying other individuals..
The BBC earlier reported that the Nigerian Army Spokesperson confirmed the girls had been driven into the Barracks this evening and more girls were still being released..
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Syrian General: ‘Moderate Opposition’ in Syria Figment of Obama’s Imagination
"We are accustomed to the fact that the United States is often hypocritical. The biggest hypocrisy was displayed by the American side, when the US president announced that there is a "moderate opposition" in Syria. However, this was nothing more than a figment of his [Barack Obama's] own imagination," Maj. Gen. Suleiman said.
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Tehran: US-Led Military Attack on IS in Syria Violates Int'l Law, Sovereignty of State
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Some of Nigeria’s Kidnapped Schoolgirls Freed: Reports
BBC News Africa quoted Nigerian Army spokesman Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade as saying that the exercise was "ongoing".
The spokesperson did not specify the number of the girls freed, who are reported to be currently held in a barracks.
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Photos: Seventh Day Adventist building on fire in Lagos
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2015: Association of Witches Declares Jonathan Winner
“The Inner Coven Society World-wide, as the minds that have travelled into the unseen and the unknown, is using this opportunity to say that the 2015 presidential election in Nigeria is a foregone issue. The election has been won and lost in the spirit realm. The candidate who by destiny has the overwhelming support of our society as well as other supernatural principalities in the high places is President Jonathan and he has won the election.”Continue...
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60-yr-old Man Stabs 2-yr-old, 1 Other to Death
The incident, according to a statement from DSP Haruna Mohammed, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in charge of the Bauchi State Police Command, happened at about 4:20pm, when the deranged man picked a knife and started stabbing everyone on sight.
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South African Gay-Friendly Mosque Closed Down After Only 3 Days in Service
Despite criticism from members of the local Muslim community, the mosque, which intended to include all Muslims regardless of their gender, sexual orientation and sect, was opened on September 19, the Washington Post said.
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Obama Vows to Continue Fight Against Islamic State, Boost Coalition Efforts
US President Barack Obama pledged on Tuesday to continue the fight against Islamic State militants and build up an international coalition in his first public remarks on US strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria.
"Once again, it must be clear to anyone who would plot against America and do Americans harm that we will not tolerate safe havens for terrorists who threaten our people," Obama said. in a brief statement at the White House. Obama praised the efforts of the US-led international coalition, which now comprises over 40 countries, to defeat the Islamic State and affiliate terrorist groups.
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Judge Flees as Thugs Disrupt Proceedings against Fayose.
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There was confusion at the Ekiti State High Court on Monday after hoodlums invaded the court to disrupt proceedings in a case challenging the eligibility of the Governor-elect, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, to contest the June 21 governorship election.
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