Monday, April 14, 2014
Prof. Wole Soyinka seeks non-partisan approach to B’Haram war
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has said that Nigeria need to seek non partisan approach towards solving the problem posed by the Boko Haram sect to the country.
Soyinka said this in Osogbo on Monday at colloquium organised by the Centre forBlack Culture and International Understanding entitled
“Fundamental Imperatives of Cohabitation Faith and Secularism.”
Soyinka, who is the Chairman of CBCIU said that the killings by the sect transcended partisan politics saying every Nigerian irrespective of religious or political leaning must rise up against it.
He described the incessant killings by the sect as nothing but a war with the nation.
He said,
“What is happening now goes beyond politics. I think there should be a non partisan approach to it. Enough atrocities have been committed, programmed structured atrocities with a goal in view.
Nyanya, Abuja bomb blast: PDP accuses APC of culpability
The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday accused the opposition All Progressives Party of culpability in the bomb blast which killed over 70 people in Nyanya, Abuja, on Monday.
While condemning the act which it described as barbaric, monstrous and extremely wicked, the PDP said the attacks were politically motivated.
National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, said this in a statement, in Abuja.
The statement partly read,
Jungle justice: Angry Mob Brutally Kill Armed Robber, others beaten black and blue In Oyo [PICTURED]
A robber in Oyo, who specialized in carrying out his nefarious acts using motorcycles, got significantly more than he bargained for when he was attacked with a mob and killed. The unidentified man is said to have completed a robbery on a petrol station in the Alakia section of Ibadan, their state capital, when he was chased down and accosted by the mob. The robber was then stabbed in the stomach and his other gang members were beaten mercilessly until they were rescued by the police.
Jungle Justice: Angry Mob Set Suspected Female Kidnapper Ablaze in Ilorin
According to reports, the mother of the baby was alighting from a motorcycle and had asked the woman to assist her hold the baby. But surprisingly, the suspected kidnapper bolted away with the baby. Shocked, the mother of the baby raised alarm which attracted passersby and neighbours and they chased the fleeing suspect. The mob eventually caught up with her, stripped her naked and beat her mercilessly before setting her ablaze.
Pics: Pres.GEJ cancels trip to Ibadan, visits NYANYA Bomb blast Scene
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Video Of NYANYA Abuja Bomb blast - Graphic Video
In a swift reaction to the Monday morning, 14th April, 2014 blast at a motor park in Nyanya, a suburb of about 30 kilometres from the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, psc has visited the scene of the explosion where he assessed the extent of damage and the impact on the surrounding environment. He urged the citizens and the international community to remain calm and vigilant as the Police and other security agencies are stepping up measures to uncover the authors of the crime and avoid a reoccurrence of this unfortunate incident.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEOPhotos from Pres. GEJ's visit to bomb victims at Asokoro Hospital
Rapper Naeto C and Wife Nicole waiting patiently for baby No.2
Popular rapper, Naeto D C and partner, Nicole Chikwe are expecting their next baby. The pair who tied the knot in September 2012, welcomed their first kid, a son in March 2013.
A dependable source close to the household confirmed the gist. "They're actually excited. It's something you can not cover", the source said. Big congratulations to them.
NYANYA Bomb blast: IGP visits Scene, calls for Calm, Places Operatives on Red Alert. (Press Release)
Nigerians Are Tired of Excuses,” Jonathan Must Bear Responsibility For Boko Haram Attacks – Tinubu
“Nigerians are tired of excuses”: Tinubu says Pres. Jonathan must bear responsibility for BH attacks Posted By TheScoop on April 14, 2014 Pin It
by Stanley Azuakola
Reactions have continued to trail this morning’s dastardly attack in Nigeria’s capital by terrorists suspected to be of the Boko Haram sect.
President Goodluck Jonathan has already visited the scene of the attack in Nyanya, as well as one of the hospitals were some of the injured were rushed to in Asokoro. He directed that security should be beefed around the FCT and also cancelled his scheduled visit to Ibadan today.
Photos: Nigerians head to Asokoro General Hospital to donate blood.
Man Eliminates Roommate During Fight Over Cooking Pot in Lagos.
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Man kills roommate during fight over cooking pot........
Lagos
April 14, 2014
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 20-year-old man, Ngwuta Nweke, for allegedly killing his friend in their apartment in the Sawmill area of Ebute Meta.
According to the police, the suspect strangled Emeka James during an argument over a cooking pot on March 22, 2014.
Rainstorm Causes Havoc In Lagos: 15 buildings were damaged by heavy.
Cold War Era: Disaster Looms In Five States over Patience Jonathan's Dream For Governorship
A highly-placed source with deep insight into the challenges facing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said: “We have a crisis at hand, pitching some governors against the First Lady. It is a cold war which will soon become a major one, if President Goodluck Jonathan does not intervene.
“Even Bayelsa, the President’s state is not spared the looming crisis.”
New PDP peace talks with Obasanjo topple
“Baba (Obasanjo) is not happy that the party has not addressed the point he raised about the South-West PDP.”
When contacted, an associate of Obasanjo and a former National Auditor of the party, Chief Bode Mustapha, told among correspondents that the problems raised by the former president hadn't been addressed.
Boko Haram kills scores in Abuja motor park bombing
Scores of people were killed and maimed as an early morning bomb explosion rocked a motor park in Nyanya area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday. Nyanya is a satellite town bordering the FCT and Nasarawa State. The explosion reportedly occurred in a section of the park allocated to luxury buses popularly called “El-Rufa’i buses.” Worst hit was the area where vehicles plying Abuja-Ilorin-Kabba were parked.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Thieves From Hell Snatch 20 Children in Calabar in 3 Months
April 12, 2014
With over 20 kids abducted in three months in Calabar, the stories surrounding their disappearance are like tales from the moon, but what is happening to kids between the ages of three and six in the Cross River State capital, is far from tales; they are real life incidents which are sending fear down the spine of many parents.
Another example of a hypocrisy by western officials.
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