The lower chamber also called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday to work on a periodic replacement of old and mutilated naira notes, urging it to investigate its staff against the alleged practice of "bribe-for-new-naira-notes."
Friday, March 21, 2014
House Orders Police, SSS to Arrest Peddlers of new Naria notes
The lower chamber also called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday to work on a periodic replacement of old and mutilated naira notes, urging it to investigate its staff against the alleged practice of "bribe-for-new-naira-notes."
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Jonathan admits treating terrorism with kid gloves
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday admitted that his administration had hitherto been treating terrorists in the country with kid glove. Terrorists, especially members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have hold sway in the North-East zone in the past three years, killing thousands of citizens in attacks on villages, military and polie facilities, worship houses and drinking joints.
The President said his government had now decided to be more forceful in its approach because of its desire to stamp out terror groups from the country. He spoke in Windhoek, Namibia, during a bilateral talk with President Hifikepunye Pohamba.
Robbers invade Christ Apostolic Church in Alagbado, steal phones, ₦2m
No fewer than 15 armed robbers invaded the Christ Apostolic Church in Alagbado, Lagos State, stealing about 40 phones and money estimated at N2m. The robbers, who operated for about 20 minutes, were said to have also attempted raping some of the church members before they left the church premises.
It was learnt that the men came around 2am penultimate Friday while the over 450 congregation was engrossed in a prayer session. A member of the church, who craved anonymity, said some of the members had observed a strange man making phone calls while the vigil was on.
He said, “The vigil actually started around 12 midnight. Some of us observed a man who came in around 1.30am. He was seated in the women’s section. About four persons tried persuading him to change seat, including the pastor, but he refused. So they left him.
Dangote Truck Crushes God Is Good Passengers killing 10 People
The accident scene
There was a collision between a SINO Long truck with registration LSR 649 XK and a Toyota Hiace Bus belonging to transport company, GOD IS GOOD with registration No WWR 625 XA.
“If Boko Haram Attacks Niger Republic, They’ll Regret It” – Niger Defence Mins. Karijo
(Reuters) – A proverb in the Hausa language, spoken on both sides of the border between Niger and Nigeria, warns: “When your neighbor’s beard is on fire, fetch water and soak your own.”
With conflict in Nigeria’s north between the army and the Islamist militants of Boko Haram killing hundreds every month, many in southern Niger fear not enough is being done to stop it spreading.
VIDEO: Nazi Forces backed by U.S, E.U assault acting head of Ukraine's state television stations, force him to write a resignation letter
Oleksandr Panteleymonov, the acting head of Ukraine's state television stations, had his office in Kiev invaded by members of the Svoboda Party(Nazi)—a nationalist party whose presence in the country's new government has been a source of great controversy—on Tuesday. They proceeded to assault him and force him to write a resignation letter. The men included Igor Miroshnichenko, an elected member of the Ukrainian parliament. The BBC said they were livid after Panteleymonov decided to broadcast a ceremony from the Kremlin.
Many Nigerian Policemen are dying silently from kidney disease
Horrible: Pastor Machetes Wife Because She Didn’t Attend Church Programme
An Ogun State Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Owode Egba, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, yesterday, remanded a Pastor, Samuel Daniel in prison for using a machete on his wife.
He was arraigned on a two-count charge of assault and providing false information, which is punishable under Sections 338 and 192 criminal code Vol 1 law of Ogun State, 2006.
Associated Press news agency no longer recognizes Crimea as part of Ukraine
US news agency Associated Press is no longer marking news items coming from Crimea as Ukrainian. In a blog statement, the American news major explained that the Ukrainian regime had lost control over the peninsula, and stressed its marking practice was based on the actual state of things.
Where it once used this dateline: "SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine (AP)," it will now use this one: "SEVASTOPOL, Crimea (AP)."
Fuel subsidy removal cruel to the masses – Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
The President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Dr. Nelson Uwaga, said on Wednesday that removing fuel subsidy at the moment would be cruel to the masses.
Uwaga, however, said during a courtesy visit to the head office of PUNCH Nigeria Limited in Ogun State that the enormous corruption around the subsidy regime would make it unsustainable on the long run.
“People are abusing the whole thing; so, I think the government should put its house in order. It should not totally remove the subsidy but work towards stabilising the local production of petroleum products,” he said.
The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Tuesday gave a hint of the plan by the Federal Government to remove subsidies on petrol and kerosene at the ongoing Nigerian Oil and Gas Conference in Abuja.
Australia sees 2 possible bits of missing Malaysian aircraft wreckage
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced the potential breakthrough to Parliament in Canberra Thursday, but warned the wreckage may not be from the missing flight.....
R.I.P: Lady dies in accident one month to her wedding (Photos)
Bowen University shutdown indefinitely after students' riot
The management of Bowen University today closed the school indefinitely after students'protest last night. Students of the private uni. say they're protesting scarcity of electricity, water and plans by the university to improve school fees. The students say they're not being treated right
"They take the light by 8am, and bring it back by 8pm and it goes off by 11pm again. We don't have water, no socket light, while our lecturers are in AC offices and cars. We have time table for eating. 7-9am for breakfast, 12-3 for lunch and 6-8 for dinner. Most times we have classes during these periods" one student told me.All students have been asked to leave the university...while some students who were detained last night after the riot are yet to be released. Continue...
Picture: Officer hits LASTMA official unconcious with his gun
A mobile policeman yesterday afternoon attacked three officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and knocked one unconscious following an argument along Ashabi Cole off Lateef Jakande road Agidingbi in Ikeja.
Trouble started when LASTMA officials attempted to tow a vehicle parked before a bank that has been causing traffic. Law enforcement officers guarding the bank challenged the LASTMA officials and tried to stop them from towing the automobile that has been believed to belong to a bank customer. An arguement ensued and before anyone could stop it, one LASTMA official was rushed to a healthcare facility after having a police man gave him a head butt and smashed the butt of his gun into his face.
Trouble started when LASTMA officials attempted to tow a vehicle parked before a bank that has been causing traffic. Law enforcement officers guarding the bank challenged the LASTMA officials and tried to stop them from towing the automobile that has been believed to belong to a bank customer. An arguement ensued and before anyone could stop it, one LASTMA official was rushed to a healthcare facility after having a police man gave him a head butt and smashed the butt of his gun into his face.
NYSC Offers Former Corp Member ₦100,000 (£500) For Losing His Right Leg
Unogu, who served with the Urueffong/Oruka Local Government, Akwa Ibom State in 2008, was involved in an auto accident, which later led to the loss of his leg.
It was reported on April 18, 2013 that Unogu was involved in the accident while on his way to Oron on October 26, 2008.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Obama, US gov't must be removed to save mankind - presidential candidate LaRouche
Eight-time presidential candidate Lyndon LaRouche Jr., who wrote an open letter to Congress calling for impeachment of President Barack Obama a few days ago, an interview with the Voice of Russia shared his opinion on US foreign politics, the current situation in Ukraine and the NSA surveillance program’s violation of the constitution.
"As the following attests, during his time in office President Obama has lied repeatedly to the American people and the Congress and has subverted the US Constitution on behalf of foreign interests—the British/Saudi axis—and its allies. In his recent adventure in Ukraine, he is about to lead the United States into World War III." So reads a letter by Lyndon LaRouche Jr., published in the Washington Times a few days ago.
Riot at Bowen University over lack of basic amenities
There was riot at Bowen University Iwo in Osun State last night. According to some students, the riot was over what they say is lack of basic amenities like water and light as well as what they term'unnecessary rules & regulations'being made by school management, plus plans to increase their school fees.
The boys destroyed school property, vehicles and vandalized their chaplain's home. As the students were on rampage, the college security personnel fled but the police was eventually called in to calm things down
"Bowenites live by rules, sleep by rules, and eat by rules, but not anymore" one student said
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