[Photo] Mighty Joe, Nigeria’s Notorious Robber Executed In 1973 For Stealing ₦10

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AS REPORTED IN THE DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, 7TH JUNE, 1973: 
It was the end of a savage legend yesterday. ‘Mighty Joe’, the kingpin of the underworld was silenced by the bullets of the firing squad. Thousands of Lagos people breathed a sigh of relief following the execution at Bar Beach. The man, Isiaka Busari, alias ‘Mighty Joe,’ for many years constituted himself a big terror to the people of this federal capital particularly those around Mushin where he lived and practised his trade.

Gov. Fashola Advocates Tolerance, Restraint, Brotherhood to secure peace in the Country

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As Governor attends Jumat Prayers in commemoration of 2014 Armed Forces Remembrance Week
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Friday advocated tolerance, restraint, brotherhood and unity of purpose among Nigerians as a means to secure the peace which was won over the years for the nation by the sacrifice of officers and men of her Armed Forces.

Video Director Sesan & Beat FM's Fade Ogunro's Dad Burried.

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Advertising guru, Sesan Ogunro Snr, the daddy of popular OAP Fade Ogunro & music video director, Sesan Ogunro, who was shot dead late Sunday night December 22nd by armed robbers, has been laid to rest.  His Service of songs held yesterday, whilst the funeral service held today at Ogudu GRA. He was buried at Vaults and Gardens in Ikoyi. May his soul rest in peace...Ase.

San Antonio Neck Pain Relief Done Naturally Through Chiropractic Therapy

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When the neck region is exposed to a forceful blow, repetitive stress or spent hunched over for extended periods of time, it can contribute to severe restrictions in mobility. With San Antonio chiropractic therapy, a natural program is developed for individual patient needs depending on the extent of the injuries. With the increase in the reports of upper cervical conditions, more people are seeking alternative care with less reliance on prescription medication.

Ideas And Methods For Success In Network Marketing!

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Mlm is one of those areas in which your understanding and skills use a immediate influence on your amount of accomplishment. This article’s assistance could provide you with a good begin you must use as much from it that you can.

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Wole Soyinka's daughter 'Iyetade Soyinka' buried in Ibadan today (Pics)

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 Dr. Iyetade, daughter of the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka was today buried at Ultimate Gardens, along Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, Opposite Yannaty Flour Mills, Boluwaji Sanjyo, Ibadan, capital of Oyo State South West Nigeria.  Virtually everyone that attended the funeral could not hold back tears throughout the funeral programme.
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Video Post: Man Shot Dead After Police Ordered him to Put his gun down.

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War against humanity: US gov't, British crown responsible for the Fukushima disaster?

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Fukushima disaster has raised major environmental concerns and ever since the disaster took place, something seemed wrong about how it occurred and then has been dealt with. Lauren Monet, an independent scientist and a radiation expert from Berkeley, California, has shed some light on the plausible nature of the tragedy.

Ms Monet told the truthseeker.co.uk resource that since mid-September until present radiation levels in the San Francisco bay area "have been increasing and fluctuating higher than they have ever been before and then settling down again."

Cyprus OKs Russian aircrafts to use airbase near Pathos – media

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Cyprus authorities have permitted Russian military aircrafts to use the Andreas Papandreou airbase, situated near Pathos, the Cyprus Weekly newspaper reports. An agreement on cooperation in this field is yet to be signed.

On Thursday, Defense Minister Photis Photiu, with the consent of the Foreign Minister, set forward a proposal to assist Russia in this field for the Cabinet’s consideration. The latter gave its consent for Russian aircrafts of various types to land at the Cyprian air base but only in emergency situations and for humanitarian reasons. At the same time, the Russian air force won’t be allowed to use warehouses of the Andreas Papandreou airbase.

Tunisia's new PM Mehdi Jomaa, takes office - state news agency

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Tunisia's new premier Mehdi Jomaa took office on Friday to lead a caretaker government until elections this year, the state news agency said, after the ruling Islamist party resigned in a deal to complete a transition to democracy.

Jomaa will head a non-partisan cabinet appointed after compromise between the Islamists and secular opponents to end months of crisis three years after Tunisia's uprising against autocrat Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali.

Moscow urges ceasefire, political dialogue in South Sudan.

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The Russian Foreign Ministry has called for an immediate ceasefire in South Sudan and for political dialogue to be launched without delay.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has called for an immediate ceasefire in South Sudan and for political dialogue to be launched without delay.

“We are deeply concerned over the ongoing conflict between supporters of incumbent President of the Republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir and supporters of former Vice President Riek Machar. We are calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for political dialogue to be established without delay,” the ministry said in a statement.

As a permanent member state of the UN Security Council, Russia has been working to promote the search for peaceful ways of ending the military-political crisis in South Sudan,” the statement says.

US weighs targeted sanctions against South Sudan.

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The United States is weighing targeted sanctions against South Sudan due to its leaders' failure to take steps to end a crisis that has brought the world's youngest nation to the brink of civil war, sources briefed on US discussions told Reuters.

"It's a tool that has been discussed," a source told Reuters on condition of anonymity about the possibility of US sanctions against those blocking peace efforts or fueling violence in South Sudan. Another source confirmed the remarks, though both declined to provide details on the precise measures under consideration.

White House still researching how to continue non-lethal supply to Syria rebels.

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The White House said on Friday that it is still reviewing how to resume shipments of non-lethal aid to moderate rebel groups fighting in Syria after an incident last month where Islamist fighters seized supplies from a warehouse.

"No decisions have been made yet regarding the resumption of non lethal assistance to the (Syrian Military Council), but we have resumed deliveries of non-lethal assistance into northern Syria to civilian actors," White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters at a briefing.

"This has nothing to do with our support for the moderate military opposition, but rather the security of our assistance," Carney said.

Iran, six world powers end talks on Tehran's nuclear program, agree on outstanding issues

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Iran's talks with the European Union have ended with an agreement over outstanding issues about the practical details of implementing a nuclear agreement, Iranian state television reported on Friday.

But the implementation of the deal reached in Geneva in November will take place after consultations with the capitals of Iran and the six major powers involved in the talks that were on Friday represented by the European Union, it said.

Dutch royals, PM Set to attend Sochi Olympics in Russia

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King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee, his wife Queen Maxima and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will attend the Winter Olympics in Sochi next month, Rutte told reporters on Friday.

“The Netherlands will be represented… We see nothing to gain with a boycott. It is better to engage in dialogue,” the Dutch premier said.

Baby Factory Complete Story: Operator Is a Billionaire, Lives Large. (Photos)

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James Ezuma, a medical doctor nabbed by the police in Owerri, Imo State, for operating baby factories, is the face of child trafficking in Nigeria.

The glassy signpost with blue, white and black lettering promises would-be visitors succour. Its delicate frame announces to the public the presence of a private hospital. Near this board is another with less aesthetic appeal on a lonely street off Egbu Road, in Owerri metropolis, which announces to the vulnerable, a place of refuge.

Exchange Rate: Naira stays strong against dollar, Pound

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Lagos – The Nigerian currency, the Naira, on Friday traded on a stable platform against two major international currencies, the dollar and the pound sterling, as transactions ended for the week.

The dollar and the pound sterling were sold at ₦155.72 and ₦170, respectively, at the official and bureau de change since Jan. 6.

At the black market, the Naira was exchanged for the dollar at ₦170, while the pound sterling went for ₦270.

Bizzarre Video of a Woman who breastfeeds a monkey together with her own baby

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'My son lied against Pastor Fireman" - Mom of virgin killer speaks

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 2 days back you read that controversial Lagos pastor Fireman was nabbed by Lagos authorities on the alleged ritual murder of a 12 year old girl, Bose Ogoja, after the girl's killer, 18 year old Ikechukwu stated he killed her base on Pastor Sign Fireman's instructions . (If you missed the story, read it here). The boy's mom has spoken out and claims her boy hasn't seen the founder and heaad Pastor of Perfect Christian Mission

Mrs Esther Egbo informed reporters recently that they certainly were people of the Badagry part of Fireman's church and in the couple of years they have been in the church, they've never set eyes on the man. She claimed her boy have been caught four different  times by law enforcement for rape and had also been charged to court and was just released on December 10, 2013.
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2014 PRESIDENTIAL PARDON LOADING: U.K to tranfer James Ibori and other 751 prisoners to Nigeria prisons

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THE Federal Government, on Thursday, signed a Prisoners’ Transfer Agreement (PTA) with the United Kingdom for the transfer of James Ibori, a former governor of Delta State, alongside other 751 Nigerians in British prisons, to complete their jail terms in Nigeria.

Ibori, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for corruption and money laundering charges at the Southwark Crown Court 9 in London, in April 2012, and has been incarceration in the country.
However, the signing of the PTA by both countries signalled the fact that James Ibori and others would be repatriated to complete their jail terms in Nigeria without a choice.