Security Man In Palmgrove Estate Battered after soldier is killed by BRT Bus

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So it's been confirmed that a BRT bus killed a soldier at Palmgrove bus stop in Palmgrove, Lagos this morning, which caused the soldier rampage. (If you missed the first and second post click here and here)

The BRT driver who hit the soldier ran into Palmgrove estate in order to avoid the wrath of other soldiers present. Upon noticing that the driver ran away, the Army men ran into Palmgrove estate and when they couldn't find the driver, seized one of the Estate's security men. (pictured above)

Rampaging soldiers set Lagos BRT buses on fire

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A soldier was allegedly killed by a BRT bus.

Soldiers are on a rampage along Ikorodu Road in Lagos destroying BRT buses, residents have said.

The soldiers’ actions was said to be caused by a BRT bus that allegedly run a soldier over at the Palmgrove bus stop killing him.

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Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Killing His Friend For Rituals

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If not that the man’s wife called him earlier and he told her he was in Pastor’s house, no one would know:

Nigerian Police operatives attached to Ogun State Police Command have arrested a popular pastor in the state identified as Pastor Abimbola Alonge, for allegedly killing his friend, Yusuf Kamilu, for rituals.

Mr Kamilu’s wife, Adijat, said after her husband was found at a junction lying half-dead the following morning, the pastor lied to them on phone that he travelled. Read what she said below:

“At about 10am when he left the house on Tuesday, Pastor Alonge called him on phone, and my husband replied that he was already about leaving. He promised to come back at about 6pm because I was not feeling alright too, and I was even using drugs.

Four Killed After A Plane Crashed Into Two Buildings In Utawala Area, Nairobi.

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Four people have reportedly been killed after a plane crashed into two buildings in Utawala area, Nairobi. The plane crash occurred in the morning of Wednesday, July 2, 2014. The aircraft which belonged to Skyward Airlines had taken off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and was ferrying cargo to Mogadishu, Somalia. 

It also left two watchmen injured in the crash. One has been treated while the other admitted at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. 
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FIFA secretary general worried about the degree of drunkenness in Brazil.

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FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has expressed concern about the degree of drunkeness in Brazil's World Cup stadiums.
Brazil had banned alcohol in stadiums, but football's governing body insisted on an exemption for the World Cup. Beer multinational Anheuser-Busch InBev, is  a major FIFA sponsor.

“I was struck and worried by the level of drunkeness of many supporters who do not behave well because of this” in stadiums, Valcke said late Tuesday in comments broadcast in Portuguese......

IG’s son decries security situation, terrorism

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Jamil, son of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has decried the security situation in the country.

Jamil, who is a commercial pilot with IRS airline, stated that is heart was troubled each time he thought of the security challenges facing the country.

Writing on his Twitter page, the Computing Information Systems and Multi-media graduate of Kingston University, London, United Kingdom wondered why peace has continued to elude many communities and states in the country.
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Confab okays creation of Ijebu, Aba, 17 other states …supports rotation of presidency among zones.

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THE National Conference on Thursday voted for the creation of 18 more states in the country.

The creation of new states was one of the decisions taken by the delegates at their plenary while considering the report of the Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government.

FG denies 70% duty on imported cars

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… Decries $3.4bn spent on Tokunbo annually

Federal Government has denied media re­port that 70 per cent duty has been imposed on imported used cars, pointing out that the approved duty remains 35 per cent.

Government also explained that those involved in the auto policy programme, includ­ing firms assembling cars in the country and creating jobs, would be able to import cars at 35 per cent while those putting strain on the foreign reserves with no intention to create jobs would pay 70 per cent duty on imported cars to discourage them from trading.

FG to introduce farming programme in secondary schools

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WorldStage Newsonline-- The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce farming programme in secondary schools starting with 12 states from the six geo-political zones.

Speaking on Thursday in Abuja, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Schools Agriculture Programme, Dr. Baraka Sani explained that the programme will alleviate poverty, create jobs and close the age gap of the existing farmers

Unemployment: Nigeria needs 24m jobs yearly, says CIBN chairman

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Chairman Council of Chartered Institute of Nigerian bankers (CIBN), Otunba Debola Osibogun, has said that Nigeria needs 24million jobs yearly to bridge the gap of unemployment currently faced in the country.

Nigeria: New Auto Policy Won't Increase Cost of Vehicles - - FG

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THE Federal Government yesterday said contrary to reports, the new vehicle import tariff which commenced on July 1, did not impose a flat tariff of 70 per cent duty on all imported used cars, saying the new policy would not lead to increase in cost of vehicles in the country.

This came as ports operators under the aegis of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, threatened to shut port activities should the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, go ahead with the implementation of the new auto policy.

Doris Simeon Talks about Daniel Ademonikan, Stella Damasus & Her Son

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Quiet and unassuming are perhaps the words to describe Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon.  She brings her gentle demeanor to fore as she tells NET about her child, her failed marriage and plans for the future. 

How was life before your journey into Nollywood? 

It was very interesting and very free, unlike now that you [have to] watch where you go to. I miss that life, I do miss it. I really miss the people I grew up with. I really wish to see them again, especially my secondary school mates. I really wish the old school reunion things will work out. 

S3x hawkers skyrocket while demand remains stable in Makurdi Due To Lack Of Jobs

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 With reports abut the increase of prost*tution in Makurdi, Nigeria, Information Nigeria investigated the growing problem which is said to be the result of unemployment.

Brothels are home of the most desperate girls on earth, well as people see them. But despite this down-ward spiral acknowledgment, they are also patronized by even celebrities- Which apparently illustrates their necessity to mankind. The girls in the organization are seen as inferior materials, with no ambition in life other than having s3x with a customer, and getting their reward of cash. 

GoodNews: NFF Offers Stephen Keshi New Two-Year Deal, Plus Bumper Salary Increment

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Head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, has been offered a new two-year deal by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, theeagleonline.com.ng reports.

According to the report, the new deal is expected to worth nothing less than N168 million, while Keshi's monthly salary would also be increased to N7million for the Big Boss to remain at his post.

Prior to Nigeria's exit from the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Keshi was being paid a monthly salary of N5 million.

However, the 0-2 defeat to the Les Blues of France in the round of 16 of the world cup ended Keshi's contract with the NFF.

It was gathered that the Nigerian football governing body decided to offer Keshi an improved deal amid confusion over the status of his employment.
Some reports had claimed that Keshi, who is yet to append his signature to the new deal, complained about the clauses contained in the new contract papers.

Speaking with theeagleonline.com.ng on the matter, Keshi stated that part of what he would demand before he accepts the new offer is for the NFF to provide him with an official accommodation and a car to function.
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Photo: Dead male body found close to the river in Tincan/Apapa

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The lifeless body of a person happens to be by the bank  of the river beneath the Liverpool Bridge in Tincan Island, Apapa, Lagos. A passerby took the pic and sent it in.  See the uncensored pic after the jump.

BRICS morphing into anti-dollar alliance

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Before the crucial visit to Beijing next week, the governor of the Russian Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina met Vladimir Putin to report on the progress of the upcoming ruble-yuan swap deal with the People's Bank of China and the Kremlin used the meeting to let the world know about the technical details of its international anti-dollar alliance.

On June 10th, Sergey Glaziev, Putin's economy advisor published an article outlining the need to establish an international alliance of countries willing to get rid of the dollar in international trade and refrain from using dollars in their currency reserves.

Civil War Videos in South East Of Ukraine Update: Kiev goes blood hunting in South East Ukraine (Nigerians In Danger)

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There has been massive bombing and killing by the Western backed Kiev government against the south east of Ukraine, the most populated Nigerian student city Lugansk has been under massive attack for 3 consecutive days. The main stream media hide the danger Nigerian students in the south east face everyday while the government in Nigeria are either brainwashed by the main stream media or wont act to secure the lives of students in the South east of the country. The Kiev president signed free trade zone deal with the EU on the 27th of June, the evil deal that triggered the "revolution" as portrayed by the western media while the Russian media, the Donbass (Donetsk), South Eastern people termed it as "coup d'etat" orchestrated, funded by the EU and US, carried out by foreign mercenaries together with Ukrainian Army.

Bellow are videos from the current situation in the south east of Ukraine.

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Just In: Confab recommends creation of 19 new states

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National Confab proposes creation of 19 more states, rejects proposal to revert to parliamentary system of government.

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A 2nd response to Lai Mohammed & APC's second statement

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Femi Fani Kayode releases another statement which he says is his final reaction to Lai Mohammed and the APC's latest response to him. 

"I read the second response of Lai Mohammed and the APC to my comments which appeared in yesterday's newspapers. Does this so-called spokesman for Nigeria's opposition party have nothing better to do than to join issues with me on a daily basis? It is reinvigorating and humbling to note that Nigeria's main opposition party can dedicate and deploy so much time and so many resources just to tackle me. I shall ignore the childish name-calling coming from a supposedly serious-minded political party that is looking for power. One wonders what you would do to your perceived enemies if, God-forbid, you ever get that power. 
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founder of Christ Revival Victory Chapel International Lagos, Prophet Ajanaku to be finally buried almost 1yr after he died

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The remains of clergyman & founder of Christ Revival Victory Chapel International Lagos, Prophet Iretiola Ajanaku, who died 11 months ago on August 22nd 2013, will ultimately be laid to rest on July 17th 2014.

Late Prophet Ajanaku's widow, Joy Ajanaku and some elders of the church had refused to bury him all  this while because they were convinced he'll rise again but have now accepted that after a person is actually dead, he's really dead.

In a statement released by the church's media personnel, Shola Bamidele, a lying-in-state is likely to be held at the Church premises and then interred in his home.

Check out the Statement after the break.