Cuba condemns attempts by Western countries to destabilize and overthrow gov'ts of Venezuela, Ukraine.

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Cuba on Thursday condemned the attempts by some foreign countries to destabilize and overthrow the governments of Venezuela and Ukraine.

Speaking at a press conference, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez expressed his country's "invariable and total solidarity" with Venezuela and its constitutional president, Nicolas Maduro.

The minister also denounced foreign attempts of interference in Venezuela, particularly a recent resolution passed by U.S. Congress that backs a proposal by Panama to ask the Organization of American States (OAS) to mediate the Venezuelan crisis.

Centenary Award to Abacha not unlawful –Presidency

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The Presidency has defended the centenary award given to the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, saying the award was not a glorification of corruption.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, who defended the posthumous award given to Abacha during Nigeria’s centenary celebration last week, said that the award was not meant to celebrate moral virtues.

13 students land in hospital in Lagos after inhaling poisonous fumes

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13 students of Ogba Junior Grammah School, Ogba, in Ojodu Lagos collapsed yesterday March 6th after inhaling an unidentified poisonous fumes discharged from one of the cottage factories in Ogba Shopping Arcade, Vanguard reports.

This came four months after 25 of the students of the same school collapsed after inhaling an unidentified chemical waste discharged into drainage by a Photo Laboratory, situated in the Shopping Arcade....

Terrorists' Nigeria Butcher Apprehended by Nigerian forces

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Nigerian security forces operating with the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) yesterday repelled a dusk attack by terrorists in their bid to overrun markets in communities in the outskirts of Monguno and NNPC at New Marte, Borno State along Chadian border, this is according to a press release from the Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence.

According to the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen Chris Olukolade, over 50 assorted brands of grenades and 11 AK 47 rifles were recovered from the fleeing terrorists. Continue...

Post Of The Day: Gullible Nigerian Youths who are supporting the US, Britain and France to tackle Russia over Ukraine.

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To the gullible Yoruba Youths who are supporting the US, Britain and France to tackle Russia over Ukraine, you have to first understand world politics.

The West is far too ready to judge President Putin by old Cold War stereotypes. The true picture is that US, Britain and France are criminals.

Ukraine lurched towards break-up today as Crimea launched a 10-day countdown to a referendum on joining Russia. This came after Crimea regional parliament declared its desire to split from Ukraine and become part of Russian Federation.

Lagos Moves To Avert Building Collapse

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Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in collaboration with Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has organized town hall meeting to enlighten all stakeholders in Ikorodu and its environs on ways to prevent incessant building collapse in the State.

The General Manager, LASBCA, Dr. (Mrs.) K.A. Animashaun-Odunayo in her speech at the occasion stated that the purpose of the programme was for the betterment of Lagos in particular and Nigeria at large.

Fuel scarcity: NNPC supplies 209 million litres

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said it supplied over 209 million litres of fuel to Lagos and other neighbouring cities in the last 24 hours. According to the corporation, over 209 million litres of premium motor spirit otherwise called petrol was discharged in Lagos ports in the last 24 hours.  The acting Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, Dr. Omar Ibrahim, in a statement, said efforts were being made to return normalcy to the fuel supply chain in the country.

End Time Things ? Check out Why This Man R*ped His Daughter.

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A 42-year-old father, Pedro Anegbe, has told an Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court that a spirit asked him to rape his 15-year-old daughter to get a job.  He said the voice ordred him to rape the girl shortly after he lost his job and was idle at home.  Anegbe was arraigned on two counts for defiling his 15-year-old daughter (name withheld) at their home on Ifelodun Street, Fatolu Ipaja, Lagos State.

Alleged rape: Police release Obesere

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The State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, Lagos State has released popular musician, Obesere, who was accused of raping a 29-year-old student of the Polytechnic Ibadan.

Obesere, whose real name is Abass Akande, was invited for interrogation at the Department 14 of the SCID.

Obesere, popularly called Papa Tosibe, was alleged to have raped the victim at his Okota home.  Policemen at the SCID told our correspondent that the musician was invited to the SCID on Wednesday and released immediately.

A police source said,

 “We invited him based on the petition we received and he has written a statement. He said the woman was his girlfriend and she had come to visit him at home.

Honestly ? Leader Jonathan Affirms That He Does not Own any International Account

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President Goodluck Jonathan has categorically stated that he does not have any bank accounts or property outside the shores of Nigeria.
He debunked these rumours during the ceremony of swearing-in of the 11 new ministers yesterday.
The country leader was quoted by his Special Assistant on New Media, Reno Omokri, saying:

“I am loyal to Nigeria’s economy. I don’t have accounts or property abroad. All my children live and school in Nigeria.”

Gambler drags casino to court after losing $500,000 in US

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A California man who lost $500,000 at blackjack and pai gow is suing a new Las Vegas casino, alleging he was too drunk to be allowed to gamble over a 17-hour period just before Super Bowl weekend.
Mark A. Johnston of Ventura, California, is claiming he shouldn’t have to pay the Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino the $500,000 debt because employees served him so much alcohol that he suffered a blackout and was unable to remember the losses or even his gambling, the lawsuit alleges.
In an interview Thursday with CNN, Johnston contended he was plied with liquor and victimized in an old-time hustle.

AGN president Ibinabo Fiberesima set to visit Borno & Yobe states

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Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president Ibinabo Fiberesima is set to go to Borno and Yobe states to commiserate with families of victims of Boko Haram and deliver relief material to those affected by the recent bloody attacks.

 

Based on the newly appointed person in the National Council For Arts and Culture, her foundation'Ibinabo Care Foundation'will deliver the relief materials and help grieving families at all they can.

Benue State Water resources Commissioner, Kicked the Bucket in India

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Benue State Commissioner for Water Resources, Conrad Wergba died yesterday Wednesday March 5th in a hospital in India where he went for treatment.  The Benue State Government have confirmed the death of the former Special Adviser to Governor Gabriel Suswam and former Information & Orientation Commissioner. May his soul rest in peace. 

First APC National Summit Holds as Fashola Stresses that the APC is not just going to talk about Change but Embody Change.

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 Bigwigs and national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the six geo-political zones including all its Governors on Thursday gathered in Abuja for the inaugural national summit of the party with Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) stating that the APC was not just going to talk about change; it is going to embody change.

The Governor who spoke at the opening session of the first national summit holding at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja added that Nigeria longs for change and that the APC is committed to leading a movement for that change.

“A Commitment to Change” His Excellency, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN

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Commencement Talking Points
“A Commitment to Change”
His Excellency, Mr. BabatundeRajiFashola, SAN
Governor of Lagos State
APC National Summit, Abuja
March 6, 2014

It is my privilege to welcome all of you to the inaugural All Progressives Congress National Summit.

This is a historic day not only for the APC but also for our nation.

The work we begin today is the work that will build a New Nigeria.

FFK re-arraigned for alleged ₦100m money laundering

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Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was today March 6th re-arraigned for alleged N100 million money laundering. Premium Times reports that Fani-Kayode told a Federal High court in Lagos that he was not guilty of all 40 counts of money laundering instituted against him by EFCC

The trial judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, fixed March 10, 17, 18 and 19 for the trial. The EFCC is accusing Mr. Fani-Kayode, who was also a former Minister of Culture and Tourism, of money laundering. The commission had amended its 47-count charge, totalling N230 million, to a 40-count charge of N100 million.

Today Mr. Fani-Kayode sat patiently in the dock because the court registrar slowly read out all of the 40 counts of money laundering against him. He responded “not guilty” to all of them.

Troops stop planned Boko Haram strike in Borno, eliminate 20 of them.

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Boko Haram gunmen returned late last night to Mafa and Ajiri villages in Borno State to attack the villagers but this time they met their match. Soldiers guarding the villages and neighbouring ones opened fire on the insurgents, killing at least 20 of them. But instead of retreating, eye witnesses said the Boko Haram members came in their hundreds and engaged the military men in a gun battle.

Video: Pregnant mom runs mad, drives van filled with children into ocean

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A pregnant South Carolina mom drove a van full of her young kids into the ocean on Tuesday March 4th hours after she was interrogated by police for behaving strangely and scaring her children.

Lifeguards at the beach rescued the woman, considered to be mentally disturbed, and her three children aged, 3, 9 and 10 from the ocean when they heard the children screaming from the back of the van.

VIDEO: Officers Find 19-Year-Old Child Packed Inside A Baggage

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FG Shutdown Federal Government Colleges in Yobe, Borno, Adamawa.

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Following the killing of over 40 students of the Federal Government College in Yobe State by Boko Haram members, the Federal Government has shut five FG colleges in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa 
The schools that were shut down are:
*Federal Government Girls College, Munguno
*Federal Science and Technical College, Lassa in Borno
*Federal Government College, Potiskum
*Federal Government College, Buni Yadi in Yobe
*Federal Science and Technical College, Michika, Adamawa.