Photos From Late Brig. Gen Benjamin (Black Scorpion) Adekunle's Burial

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Cross section of soldiers on parade during the funeral service

The funeral service in honour of Late Brigadier General Benjamin Adesanya Maja Adekunle (retired) popularly referred to as ‘BLACK SCORPION’ was held at Tafawa Balewa, in Lagos State on Friday 3 October. Enjoy the last moment of the civil war hero in pictures.
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US Ebola Survivor Readmitted to Hospital & Put in Isolation

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The third US patient, Dr. Rick Sacra, to be treated for Ebola on American soil has been isolated again in hospital after suffering a persistent cough and fever.

DailyMail reports that Dr Rick Sacra, 51, who contracted the deadly virus while working in Liberia was readmitted to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, two weeks after he was cleared. He was treated at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for the infection last month and was released.
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US Sanctions Against Russia’s Federal Drug Control Service Have No Practical Sense

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The United States' sanctions against the Russian Federal Drug Control Service (FSKN) have no practical sense, said the head of the FSKN, Viktor Ivanov on Russian TV-Center channel.
"America's sanctions against our service have no practical sense and the US government only needs them to put more pressure on the President of Russian Federation. Moreover, our colleagues – the drug enforcement police officers of the US – were strongly against such measures, but nobody listened to them," Ivanov said on Saturday.

Georgia Ready to Begin Reconciliation With Abkhazians, Ossetians

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 Georgia wants to begin the process of "real" reconciliation with Abkhazians and Ossetians, said the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, commenting on the decision by Abkhazian President Raul Khadjimba to close five crossing points on border with Georgia.

"Yesterday a new initiative has been voiced by de-facto authorities of Abkhazia. In that respect I would like to note, that since we came to power, we have voiced our intention and readiness to begin the process of real reconciliation with our Abkhazian and Ossetian brothers," Garibashvili told reporters. He has referred to the Abkhazian initiative as "unwise" and noted that such a step might worsen the lives of the locals.
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US Armored Vehicles Arrive in Estonia for Drills

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- Heavy military equipment of the First Brigade of the First Cavalry Division of the US Army has arrived in Estonian town of Tapa, said the General Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces.

According to the statement by the General Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces, released on Saturday, nine US Stryker armored fighting vehicles, eight Bradley fighting vehicles and other US military equipment have arrived in Tapa to take part in the three month long drills.  Three Stryker 18 ton wheeled armored transport vehicles were delivered to the Estonian town earlier in September.
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More Than 130 Pilgrims Die During Hajj in Saudi Arabia: Reports

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- More than 130 pilgrims from Arab states have died in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj which has begun on October 2, due to exacerbation of chronic diseases and age-related complications, the International Islamic News Agency reported.

According to the report, released on Saturday, the biggest number of deaths (14) has been registered among the pilgrims, coming from Egypt. Casualties have also been reported among the religious travelers from Iraq, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Somalia, Yemen, Jordan and Mauritania.
Another 213 pilgrims are currently under treatment in the hospitals of Saudi Arabia.

Military imposes 4 days curfew in Borno

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The military y e s t e r d a y announced a four-day curfew in Borno State following intelligence report indicating plans by Boko Haram to attack public buildings, places of worship and markets.

Spokesman of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army Maiduguri, Colonel Sani Usman, a Deputy Director of Army Relations (DDAPR), said intelligence available to security agencies in the state shows that Boko Haram planned to attack various places including praying grounds during the Muslim festival using improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The curfew, according to him, takes effect from Friday evening till Monday morning.

Many Trapped In Abuja Building Collapse

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Many people are reported to be trapped in a club house which is undergoing make over from a bungalow to a storey building in Abuja on Friday. The collapsed building is believed to trap many people under the rubbles most of whom are menial labourer and customers at Phase IV road in Jikwoyi, Abuja.

Four persons have been pulled out of the collapsed building alive by rescue workers hours after the incident and were immediately rushed in ambulances to nearby hospitals, while voices of those trapped under the rubbles calling were heard. Many of them called for help while informing the public that they were still alive.

Worshippers trek long distances to pray in Borno

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Muslims in both Borno and Yobe states were compelled to trek long distances from their homes to prayer grounds to observe the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

In Maiduguri and other towns of Borno State, just like the military authorities did about two months ago during the celebration of another Islamic festival, Eid-el-Fitri, vehicles were barred from the roads to forestall any security breach.
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Tribute to Wing Commander Chimda Hedima 1975 - 2014.

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Despite some military sources claiming the person beheaded in the Boko Haram video is unknown person, friends of Wing Commander Chimda Hedima have paid him tribute. Additionally they told the story of the way the brave son killed as much Boko Haram men as he could, knowing he will be captured. 

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Eid-el-Kabir: Mark, Atiku, others urge peace, unity

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As Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, some prominent Nigerians have urged Nigerians to continue to promote peace and unity of the country.  Senate President David Mark urged Nigerians to embrace harmonious relationship with one another irrespective of their ethnic or religious affiliations.
Mark spoke in his goodwill message to Nigerians.  He said, “There is no problem too difficult for the nation to overcome if we unite and maintain the sanctity of our brotherhood.”
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Eld-el-Kabir: Be your brother’s keeper, Sambo tells Nigerians

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Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Saturday reiterated his call on Nigerians to always be their brother’s keeper and to cooperate with the government for speedy development of the country.

Sambo made the call while fielding questions from newsmen after performing the “two raka’’ at Eid-el-Kabir prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja.
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