Jonathan has failed the North, says ACF

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The pan-northern socio-political organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum, rose from an emergency meeting with non-governmental organisations   on Sunday and declared that President Goodluck Jonathan had failed the region in terms of security.

It said there was a deliberate attempt to emasculate the north economically, reduce its numerical strength and divide its people along religious and   political lines.

The ACF, through its     Chairman, Ibrahim Coomassie, stated that the general belief was that the Jonathan administration never liked the North.
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He was a patriot, say Fayemi, Adeyeye

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The Minister of State for Works, Prince Adedayo Adeyeye, has described the death of civil war hero Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle (retd.), as a painful loss to the Yoruba nation in particular and Nigeria.

He said, “We can only pray to God for the repose of the soul of this patriotic Nigerian, who was among those who put their lives on the line to sustain our country.”
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Photos: Synagogue building had no govt approval, Gov.Fashola visits site

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 Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola today visited the website of the collapsed building inside  the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun. He commiserated with the church founder, Prophet T.B Joshua and also ordered all church workers to avoid work on the site to allow officials of the Nigerian Emergency Management Authority work effectively
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Boko Haram attacked our building ─ T.B. Joshua

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The founder and General overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T. B. Joshua has said Boko Haram may be responsible for the collapse of a six-storey building in the church premises.


Joshua, who told members of his church on Sunday not to be afraid, said the attack was targeted at him and not at them.

The prophet made it clear that the collapse of the six-storey building at around 11.45am on Friday which led to the death of no fewer than 16 persons was a Boko Haram attack.
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Four die in Lagos boat accident

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No fewer than four persons died in a boat accident in Okera Nla, Ikorodu, Lagos when a boat conveying 22 passengers capsized. Our correspondent learnt that the boat, which took off from Okera Nla, Ikorodu and was heading for Bayeku, capsized at about 7.30pm on Saturday evening. While officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority were able to rescue 17 passengers alive, four had already died, and only their bodies were recovered. 

Nkiru Sylvanus bags New Appointment in Imo

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Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus appears to have gotten a new appointment in Imo state government. This is because, Imo Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has disclosed plans to set up a befitting Film Academy in Owerri. The governor appointed actress Nkiru Sylvanus as the Ag. Director General of the Academy to do oversight functions of ensuring judicious use of finance and other logistics.
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#3: International Celebrities You Did Not Know Are Nigerians

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OSITADIMMA UMENYIORA {NFL Player}

Osi is a British- American football player born on November 16, 1981 to Nigerian parents. The award winning football player he is one of three British-born players to have won a Super Bowl ring. Osi is an outside linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). In July 2014,Osi Umenyiora got married to Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes .

  

#4: International Celebrities You Did Not Know Are Nigerians

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CHIWETEL EJIOFOR {British-Nigerian Actor}

Chiwetel Ejiofor was born on July 10, 1977 to Nigerian father, Arinze and mother, Obiajulu. His father was a doctor and mother, a pharmacist while his younger sister is CNN correspondent Zain Asher. Chiwetel who has starred in top movies the likes of ’12 Years A Slave’, Half of a Yellow sun’ amongst others was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2008 Queen’s Birthday Honors List for his services to drama. He became more popular for his role as a slave in the movie “12 Years A Slave” , receiving the BAFA male acting trophy.

  

Photos: International Celebrities You Did Not Know Are Nigerians

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Kiev, Donetsk Militia Swap 146 Prisoners in East Ukraine

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The much-anticipated prisoner swap between Ukrainian security forces and militia in the breakaway republic of Donetsk is underway 30 kilometers to the north of the region’s capital city Donetsk, a RIA Novosti correspondent reports.


The swap follows a groundbreaking ceasefire agreement in Belarus' capital Minsk on September 5 where Ukraine, Russia and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) agreed to exchange all captives held by Kiev and militias in the breakaway eastern regions, in what they described as an “all-for-all” prisoner exchange.
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Video: Brain-Damaged Governor Danbaba Suntai Did Not Know He Had Just Arrived From London

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An attempt to cover up the real physical and mental health condition of brain-damaged Governor Danbaba Suntai failed last night in Abuja as Mr. Suntai was ushered before the media at retired General TY Danjuma's Guest house in Abuja shortly after arriving from the UK. Mr. Suntai spoke to the media claiming he had just arrived from Abuja (instead of London). 

Watch Video of Synagogue building colllapse & 'Mysterious airplane' allegedly behind it

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This article was written by journalist Ihechukwu Njoku, who reports for The Synogogue Church of All Nations. Looks like the church is blaming the building collapse on a strange airplane. They shared an eerie video purportedly showing a plane flying over the building before it collapsed. Read Njoku's report below and watch the video after the cut...
On Sunday 14th April 2014, Prophet T.B. Joshua played to his congregation and Emmanuel TV viewers worldwide shocking footage captured by security cameras of the horrific moment a guest-house collapsed within the church premises.


Joshua, speaking to a packed auditorium of worshippers seemingly undeterred by the tragic incident that transpired days earlier, began by thanking officials involved in the extensive rescue operation, as well as supporters worldwide for their prayers." Continue..