Ukraine: Total mobilization, combat alert amid Crimea tensions

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As the Russian Upper House has given its military a free hand with securing stability in Ukraine’s separatist republic of Crimea, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has called up all reserve forces and put the country on full combat alert. Our ource reports on the unfolding crisis. Follow our live news updates from the world’s flashpoint region.

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Member of Batkivshchyna faction in Verkhovna Rada and former deputy head of the Ukrainian Security Council Andriy Kozhemyakin believes that Verkhovna Rada may decide on introducing a state of emergency or martial law but hopes that the situation in Crimea will be resolved diplomatically through political efforts.
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Heartless: Muslim extremists cut off a man's hand as punishment for stealing, posted pics live on Twitter

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 Extremist Syrian organization named ISIS - Islamist State in Iraq and Syria - cut off a man's hand for allegedly stealing and tweeted the event and photos live. Daily Mail UK reports that ISIS claimed the man had asked for the punishment to be carried out in Maskanah, northern Syria, so he could be 'cleansed of his sins' of stealing.

The first tweet showed a blindfolded man being held down, surrounded by a large group of rebels, moments before the amputation. Two other images show a sword as it is brought down on the man's wrist... and seconds after, as the man's hand lies separated. 

See the graphic photos after the cut...

Photos: Lupita Nyong'o steps out with Mum in strapless grey tweed midi-dress

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 Lupita showed up at yesterday's Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party held in West Hollywood in this sexy cutout grey tweed midi-dress. She took her mum Dorothy as her date. Hope she wins an Oscar tomorrow.

Watch out! Top scams list that let you see through сon artists' tricks

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As March is Fraud Prevention Month, Canada's Better Business Bureau is cautioning against most common scams used to con people. This can be relevant not only to Canadians but actually to people all over the world in our globalized age. 

We all already owe the scammers for a grain of robust distrust as well as for learning never to give out any personal information.....

27 dead, 109 injured in southwestern China terrorist attack at train station, suspects shot dead (Videos)

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A number of suspects were shot dead during a "premeditated, violent terrorist attack" at a train station in southwestern China in which at least 27 people died, state media said on Sunday. The official Xinhua news agency said the identities of those shot dead had yet to be confirmed. The attack happened late on Saturday in Kunming city. At least 27 people have been killed in a "violent attack" at a train station. Another 109 were injured, the report added.

US withdraws participation in preparatory meetings for G8 in Sochi - Obama

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US President Barack Obama told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the US will suspend upcoming participation in preparatory meetings for the G8. The conversation took place on Obama's initiative and was dedicated to the situation in Ukraine. 

Read more: #UkraineCrisis Live Update: Ukraine's appeal for terrorists help backed by US, West countries - Head of Chechen Republic.

US Obama warns Russia of political and economic isolation

Centenary Awards Pics

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Video: 27 dead, 109 injured in southwestern China terrorist attack at train station, suspects shot dead

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Boko Haram: Adamawa gov, guards flee, abort trips

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Adamawa State Governor, Admiral  Murtala Nyako (retd), and state officials in his convoy on Friday fled Shuwa in Madagali Local Government Area of the state upon learning of the advancement of Boko Haram members in the area.

Nyako, who was on condolence visits to victims of Boko Haram attacks in Shuwa, Gulak and Michika, was at his first town of call  when he was alerted to the advancement of  insurgents in the area again.

Saturday PUNCH learnt that the governor  scampered  to safety upon hearing what was suspected to be an exchange of gunfire between soldiers and  members of the Islamic sect. The governor, it was further learnt,  was immediately whisked into the vehicle by his security details, who advised that all other visits should be cancelled.

An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media, explained that the governor and his entourage were in Shuwa to commiserate with victims of recent attacks by members of the Islamic sect.

Centenary dinner unites Jonathan, Obasanjo, Buhari

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For the first time in recent times, all living former heads of government of Nigeria on Friday gathered under the same roof to join President Goodluck Jonathan in celebrating the 100 years of the nation’s amalgamation.

The venue was the Presidential Villa, Abuja where the centenary anniversary presentation and award night/dinner was held.  100 persons, both living and dead, believed to have contributed meaningfully to national development, were honoured at the colourful event.

Nigeria, Cameroon may clash over Boko Haram

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There are strong indications that Nigeria and Cameroon may clash over Boko Haram as the Federal Government accuses Cameroon of harbouring members of the militant Islamic sect.  Saturday PUNCH learnt on Thursday that the Federal Government was becoming increasingly frustrated by the refusal of Cameroon to cooperate with Nigeria in its efforts to combat the militant Islamic sect.

A top source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who confided in one of our correspondents in Abuja, said that President Goodluck Jonathan would report Cameroon to relevant agencies in the United Nations.

Part of government’s strategy is to adopt the policy of hot pursuit, whereby Nigeria’s military will chase the insurgents into their hideouts and flush them out while those in the diplomatic circles will continue with diplomacy.

Russia hits out at West for 'flirting' with Islamist groups in Syria

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Russia on Saturday slammed Western countries for attempts to "flirt" with Islamist rebels in Syria. "There is bewilderment in Moscow about attempts by some of our foreign partners who are fond of insisting on the observance of human rights in all corners of the world to flirt with Islamist groups in Syria, trying to represent some of them as 'moderate' forces opposing the 'regime of Bashar al-Assad," Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Russia & The West: Russian Upper House appeals to Putin to recall ambassador from US over Obama's comments

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The Upper Houce of Russian Parliament, the Federation Council, has recommended Saturday that Moscow's ambassador be recalled from Washington over comments made by President Barack Obama. According to the Federation Council, Obama has issued direct threat to Russia. Upper chamber chair Valentina Matvienko also ordered the Council's foreign affairs committee to ask Putin to recall the Russian ambassador from the United States.

Inhuman: Homosexual man burnt alive by anti-homosexual mob in Uganda (Viewer Discretion)

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Uganda Anti Homosexuality bill. Death opposed but life imprisonment just fine.

It seems the ongoing struggle to bring awareness to the plight of same sex persons in the African region is increasingly being fraught with increased disarray.

Point in case the latest photo to make social media rounds, this time first appearing on imgur of that of what the posting individual has termed gay person burned alive by anti gay mob in Uganda.

NDLEA arrests Ghanaian comedian for drug ingestion

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A Ghanaian comedian, Musah Iddrisu, and a Congolese, Inana Cedrick, have been arrested the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

Iddrisu and Cedrick were arrested during the inward and outward screening of Ethiopian airline passengers respectively at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

Abductors Want ₦ 500m ransom to release President Jonathan's uncle

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 Abductors of Inengite Nitabai, the 70-year old uncle of President Goodluck Jonathan, have demanded a N500m ransom, Sahara Reporters report.

A security source said that the abductors threatened to kill him if the family fails to produce the money. The source also said the family had constituted a committee to evaluate the demand, establish negotiations with the abductors and facilitate his release.

He said the kidnappers had also warned against the involvement of security operatives in the matter.  

"The kidnappers contacted the family four days after and demanded a whopping sum of N500m. It is believed that the family of the victim has begun negotiations with the hoodlums," he said.

Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako Attacked by Boko Haram

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In accordance with information reaching us, the convoy of the governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako was attacked by gunmen considered to be Boko Haram insurgents earlier today, The Herald reports.  Nyako was ambushed at Shuwari part of the State on his way returning from the condolence visit to victims who were attacked by the Boko Haram set two days ago. In line with the source, the governor and his convoy escaped the attack unhurt. 

Centenary Celebration, A Dance On The Graves Of Murdered Students - Atiku

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  Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says the centenary celebration currently going on in Abuja to mark the 100 years of Nigeria's Amalgamation is disrespectful to the memory of the recently murdered FGC students in Yobe state. His tweets above.....

Dandora Church Bans ladies From Wearing Underwear To Church-Kenya, says ungodly

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According to Ghetto radio, a church called ‘Lord's Propeller Redemption Church'has declared wearing pan-ties to Church as ‘ungodly '. 

“All the ladies were informed not to be wearing bras and panties to the church,” a source revealed. The Church's pastor Rev Njohi says that when people head to church, they need to be free in body and spirit in order to receive Christ. He also allegedly warned the congregation of dire consequences for failure to uphold the new law. I wonder how they are going to ensure the congregation follows this new law. 

China Says U.S. Economy Is Fake, Nothing Backs The Dollar And Has No Manufacturing To Support Its Economy

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UK home ownership is at a record low. Best Buy, Wells Fargo are laying off more employees. The housing market is plummeting and Wells Fargo along with JPM are laying off mortgage employees. China stood up to the US and said the US economy is fake, the dollar is backed by nothing and the US has no manufacturing to support its economy. According to Edward Snowden trolls do exist and the government pays them to place comments on alternative media sites on the internet. Crimea is discussing to separate from the Ukraine. John Kerry wants a discussion between the US and Russia on Ukraine’s future. DHS is now warning that Boston Bombing might be the sign of the future for terrorist attacks.
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