The Taraba Police Public Relations Officer, Joseph Kwaji, confirmed
the incident and said the Jalingo Division of the police had commenced
investigation into the matter.
Tanko, according to a witness, Jibrin Bala, set himself ablaze
because his family refused to approve his wedding with a girl, Blessing.
The witness told sympathisers that Tanko introduced Blessing to his
father as his proposed wife, but the father kicked against the union,
describing it as a bad choice.
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Sunday, January 12, 2014
Meet the 9-Year-Old Girl Who passed Her WAEC Exams
A 9-year-old prodigy girl, Anjola Victoria, has passed her WAEC exams the November/December 2013 West African Examination Council (WAEC).
Read the story of her success in the interview with the Sun Newspapers:
What was your experience during the period of GCE exams?
I studied a lot during the period of the exam. I even had to study books that were for SS3 students. I also studied the oldest past questions of the GCE examination that I could lay my hands on because the older the questions, the harder they are.
Outrageous: Video of a Man Shot Dead After Police Ordered him to Put his gun down.
MAN IS SHOT DEAD AFTER POLICE ORDERED HIM TO PUT DOWN HIS GUN
If you look closely at the suspect, he is in fact obeying the orders when the police men simultaneously shot him dead as he was placing his rifle on the ground.U.S Warns its citizens against travelling to 16 states in Nigeria..
The United States has revised its travel alert on Nigeria, warning its citizens against going to 16 states in the country. The most recent alert, includes the three north eastern states which were under emergency rule after having a presidential declaration on May 14, 2013. Released on January 8 by the State Department, the US appealed to its citizens in order to avoid all, but essential travels to Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Gombe and Jigawa states.
Another states on the list, that the alert said are susceptible to kidnappings, robberies and other armed attacks are Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara. Abia, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Imo and Rivers states, that have been in a youthful list issued in June, 2013 aren't on the newest travel list.
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Jigawa states,
kaduna,
Kano,
Katsina,
Kebbi,
Niger,
Plateau,
Sokoto,
Yobe
Person, 21, burns himself to death in Taraba after disagreement with dad
A 21-year-old man, Mansur Tanko, on Friday, burnt himself to death in Jalingo, after a disagreement with his father, Tanko Mijinyawa, over marriage.
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Photos News: Sen.Magnus Abe being prepared to be flown abroad
Video : Christan mafia set person ablaze, consume his tissue with bread (Viewer Discretion)
2 adolescent girls beat their 16-year-old buddy before keeping her down to be rap*ed
Two teen girls lured their friend to a house, beat her up and held her down to be raped while someone filmed the whole thing on a cell phone. UK Daily Mail reports
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly beaten by other girls before being held down to be raped in a horrifying attack that was filmed on a cellphone, it was revealed today.
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Pics: Senator Magnus Abe Tear-gassed and shot as Rivers police disrupt APC rally
Senator Magnus Abe, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum
(Downstream) and the Chief of Staff to Rivers State Governor Rotimi
Amaechi, Tony Okocha were reportedly both hit with rubber bullets shot
by Rivers police today Sunday January 12th within a political rally in
Port Harcourt. (The senator pictured above in hospital following the
shooting incident)
The Senator had led members of the Save Rivers Movement to a location the place where a pro-APC rally was to take place , and law enforcement fired rounds and released teargas in a bid to prevent the event. Several persons were wounded and have now been reportedly transported to the hospital.
One particular wounded Tony Okocha said Rivers police was attempting to militarize their state and blamed the attack on Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, who he claimed told police to prevent the rally. Another pic of the wounded Senator following the break.
The Senator had led members of the Save Rivers Movement to a location the place where a pro-APC rally was to take place , and law enforcement fired rounds and released teargas in a bid to prevent the event. Several persons were wounded and have now been reportedly transported to the hospital.
One particular wounded Tony Okocha said Rivers police was attempting to militarize their state and blamed the attack on Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, who he claimed told police to prevent the rally. Another pic of the wounded Senator following the break.
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What is wrong with this Photo ? ( Wedding Day Version)
“God spoke to me, told me to run in 2015 Elections, God willing. - Pastor Chris Okotie
Pastor Chris Okotie of the Household of God Church has declared his purpose
to perform for Leader in 2015 below his Faith, Obligation, Equality,
Safety and Wish (FRESH) Democratic Party.
“I will run in 2015, God willing. God spoke to me about my participation in the political process, which was why I took the step in the first place. He has not said anything contrary.’’ He told Punch
If he goes ahead this will be his third attempt. He ran against Obasanjo
in 2003 and against late President Umaru Yar'Adua in 2007.
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The 8 Tips Every Woman Wants for a Lovely Skin and Hair
There's this kind of wealth of information available about make-up and beauty it is simple to forget the small tricks which make a difference in your daily beauty routine. It is sometimes the small items that make the greatest impact in your appearance. Read the content below to find out about the small items that you can certainly do that may drastically change your look and even ensure it is more affordable.
Vitamin C acts as an all natural antioxidant to combat the affects of sun exposure and free radicals. Vitamin C diminishes discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles by protecting and repairing the skin's elastin and collagen. When along with Vitamins A and E, Vitamin C might help drive back skin cancer. Dietary resources of Vitamin C are the exotic camu-camu berry along with citrus fruits, broccoli, kale and bell peppers.
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Russia celebrates birthday of Pavlovich Korolev, legendary Soviet rocket engineer
BIG, FAMOUS…AND RUSSIAN
‘What over the course of history seemed impossible, what yesterday was a bold dream, today becomes a realistic objective, and tomorrow it will be an achievement’
January 12 marks birthday of Sergei Pavlovich Korolev, legendary Soviet rocket engineer and spacecraft designer, considered by many as the father of practical astronautics. Korolev, a man of incredible energy, intelligence and exceptional skills in decision-making, was the one who led the world into the space age.
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Video: Iyanya sister 'Ify' dancing to Iyanya's new music 'Away'
Open letters: Don’t leave PDP, Tukur begs Obasanjo
ABUJA – NATIONAL chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Saturday, pleaded with former President Olusegun Obasanjo not to leave the party.
Obasanjo had in a one-page letter, dated 7 January, 2014 to Tukur, said he would temporarily cease to be a member of the party by withdrawing from its activities at the local, state and federal levels over the allegation that Chief Buruji Kashamu, the Chairman of the Organisation and Mobilisation Committee of the party in the South West, is a wanted man in the United States.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Pastor Sign Fireman released on bail after 4 days
Pastor Sign Fireman has been released on bail four days after being arrested and detained by the Nigerian Police on the alleged ritual murder of a 12 year old girl after the girl's killer, 18 year old Ikechukwu claimed he killed her following instructions from the pastor. (If you missed it, read about any of it here & here). Pastor Fireman was released on bail today Saturday January 10th after law enforcement investigated further and found inconsistencies in his accusers account of what happened.
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Femi Falana's son in-law and wife lost their lives in Dubai
Lagos lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana lost his son-in-law Juwon Majekodunmi on Sunday January 5th. Juwon was on christmas in Dubai together with his wife (both pictured above), mother-in-law, and other members of the family when he died. The household didn't reveal how he died. Juwon married Femi Falana's first daughter Folakemi Falana Majekodunmi, a lawyer and CEO of Mobile Market, merely a year ago. He was in his 30s. May his soul rest in peace..
Ase!
Obama, Bill Gates, and President Vladimir Putin are the World's Most Admired People ( Do you agree ?)
The world's richest man and Microsoft chairman Bill Gates is probably the most admired person on the planet, followed closely by US President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Francis and Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar, the London Times reports, citing a poll.
Gates scored highly in all the 12 countries where YouGov conducted polling and was the most used in China. Putin's popularity among Russians helped him secure third put on the list, the newspaper reported.
YouGov surveyed 14,000 people in the U.K., France, Germany, Russia, the U.S., Australia, Pakistan, Indonesia, India, China, Egypt, Nigeria and Brazil in the poll conducted for the Times, based on the newspaper.
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How To Handle Your Payday Loans
You don't have to be afraid of payday loans. Avoid getting trapped in a poor financial cycle which includes getting payday loans on a typical basis. Read this information to master ways to handle your payday loans.
Before you employ almost any cash advance system, research the business on the BBB (Better Business Bureau). That is really worth your own time, since the Bureau can inform you about any suspicious behavior or customer complaints that the lender has racked up.
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