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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Revealed: Parents of Chibok girls, #Bringbackourgirls campaign leaders canceled the meeting not GEJ - Presidency
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Photos: Community Policing Youth Vanguard Attacks Local Government Officials, Citizens.
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55 Jailed In Kano For Taking Alcohol
55 persons, 50 married men and five women have been sentenced to 4 months imprisonment each in Kano State for taking alcohol during the on-going Ramadan fasting.
The board’s Director-General, Alhaji Abba Sufi, told NAN that the convicts were apprehended last week following raids of hideouts in the state. He disclosed that all the 55 persons have been sentenced to four months imprisonment without an option of fine in order to serve as deterrent to others who might contemplate doing same.
“Even if we are not in the month of Ramadan, nobody should take alcohol because the state is implementing Sharia law,” he said.
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Nyanya Bombing alleged Kingpin nabbed & delivered by INTERPOL to Nigeria
The mastermind of the April 14th Nyanya bomb blast, Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, who fled to Sudan following the bombing, has been arrested and handed to Nigerian Security officials by INTERPOL. 29 year old Sadiq, believed to have been radicalized while studying at the South Wales University in Sudan, was arrested on May 14th and was just extradited today to Nigeria.
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Many killed, churches, houses razed as Suspected members of Boko Haram invades Borno
Suspected members of Boko Haram sect very early yesterday morning July 14th invaded Dille Village in Askira-Uba LGA of Borno State, killing at least five people and razed 3 churches including the Church of Brethern in Nigeria, EYN, as well as shops and residential buildings. Security officials were said to have arrived the village in two Nigerian Air Force fighter jets and killed many of the terrorists. Dille village is around the shores of Sambisa forest.
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Adamawa state Governor Nyako impeached, deputy resigns position
Adamawa State House of Assembly members this afternoon July 15th impeached the state governor, Murtala Nyako, following a report by a 7-man investigative committee that probed allegations of gross misconduct and financial impropriety against him.
The report, which was read by the State Assembly Speaker Umaru Fintiri on the floor of the House, found the governor guilty of all the 16 allegations of gross misconduct. 18 out of the 24 members of the State Assembly then signed a resolution removing the governor.
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Giant Nigerian snails seized & Confiscated at Los Angeles Airport
Officials of the Los Angeles International Airport have seized and destroyed a consignment of 67 African snails sent from Nigeria to a resident in the US, saying the snails are poisonous and highly destructive. The snail consignment found its way to the States from Nigeria on July 1st in an orange basket pictured above.
The snails based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture are prohibited because they can to carry parasites which are damaging to humans, including one that could result in meningitis. Additionally they say it could destroy local crops. Continue...
#3 of 10 Cheapest Nigerian Cities to Live In Nigeria
Abeokuta is the capital of Ogun State and a vivid city merged with cosmopolitan vibes. The town offers low cost of living, cheap housing, quality educational facilities and modern amenities. Residing in Abeokuta is reasonable and diverse. Enjoy cheap amazing foods, stellar public transportation and excellent healthcare facilities. You can live like as a king in Abeokuta, make more, spend less and save more.
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#4 of 10 Cheapest Nigerian Cities to Live In Nigeria
Makurdi ‘s motto is ‘The Food Basket Of The Nation’, it is the capital of Benue and unlike most capital cities that are very expensive to live in, Makurdi cuts a clear line in being an affordable place to reside. Tourism is a rapidly growing part of the local economy, the infrastructure is well developed and residents get overall satisfaction as life in Makurdi is simpler than in other major cities. The cost of living is low and buying a property (Land or house) is very easy.
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Six People Electrocuted In Anambra During Burial Ceremony
During the burial ceremony of a chieftain of Nnanka community, Anambra State, James Ibe on Saturday, six persons were electrocuted by a 33kv High Tension wire.
According to reports, the tragic incident happened when the victims were erecting canopies for the burial ceremony of the deceased – the men had lifted the canopy to place it in the appropriate spot when the tip of the canopy touched the 33kv high tension wire and got the six severely electrocuted with one person dying instantly.
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War on Terror: Police arrest another ranking member of Boko Haram
*Suspect says he is the “Chief-Butcher” of Balmo Forest
Following the massive onslaught by Security Forces on the activities of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, at the Balmo Forest Bauchi State, Police detectives attached to Bauchi State Police Command on Saturday, 12/7/2014 about 2pm have arrested one Mohammed Zakari, a male of 30 years old and senior member of the Boko Haram terrorists’ organization along Darazo-Basrika Road while fleeing from the intensive counter insurgency operations going on around the Balmo Forest. The suspect, who hails from Kaigamari Village, Daptchari in Darazo Local Government Area, #Bauchi State is the self-styled “chief butcher” of the insurgent group at the Balmo Forest Camp and is linked with the recent slaughter of seven (7) people, including women and children. Findings as well as disclosures from the suspect will assist the Law enforcement agencies in tracking down some other members of the terror cell.
Following the massive onslaught by Security Forces on the activities of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, at the Balmo Forest Bauchi State, Police detectives attached to Bauchi State Police Command on Saturday, 12/7/2014 about 2pm have arrested one Mohammed Zakari, a male of 30 years old and senior member of the Boko Haram terrorists’ organization along Darazo-Basrika Road while fleeing from the intensive counter insurgency operations going on around the Balmo Forest. The suspect, who hails from Kaigamari Village, Daptchari in Darazo Local Government Area, #Bauchi State is the self-styled “chief butcher” of the insurgent group at the Balmo Forest Camp and is linked with the recent slaughter of seven (7) people, including women and children. Findings as well as disclosures from the suspect will assist the Law enforcement agencies in tracking down some other members of the terror cell.
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Monday, July 14, 2014
Kidnappers den discovered in Orlu, Imo State
Residents of Okporo-Orlu road and neighboring streets woke up today to heavy gunfire as policemen engaged suspected kidnappers in a rifle battle. Based to an eye-witness, a kidnappers den was discovered at Okporu-Orlu in Imo state. Two members of the gang were shot dead while one victim was rescued. Details are still sketchy right now but brings an upgrade later...
Lagos issues alert on Ebola virus, gives precautionary tips
The Lagos state government has issued an alert on the deadly Ebola virus currently sweeping through some West African countries. The government in a statement signed by the state's Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, issued the alert as a precautionary measure to forestall the outbreak of the virus in the state. Countries like Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea have recorded a number of cases of the disease. The statement reads in part below;
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Don’t challenge Fayose’s victory, Falana tells APC
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, has said the All Progressives Congress was wrong to challenge the results of the June 21 governorship election won by the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Mr. Ayo Fayose, in Ekiti State
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said during an interview with our correspondent that the APC ought to build on Fayemi’s concession speech and reorganise its affairs.
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Nassarawa lawmakers start impeachment proceedings against the Governor
Nassarawa State House of Assembly members have commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor of the state, Umaru Al-Makura. At its plenary session this morning, the Speaker of the House, Ahmed Mohammed, directed its clerk, Ego Maikeffi to issue a 16-count charge impeachment notice, signed by 20 of the 24 lawmakers, to the governor for alleged gross misconduct, extra-budgetary expenses and misappropriation of funds. Nasarawa has 20 PDP, lawmakers and four APC, lawmakers. The governor is a member of the APC.
Terrible Photos emerge of 25 women who were slaughtered in Baghdad after being branded prostitutes
Horrific pictures have emerged showing the bodies of a 25 women murdered in a raid on a Baghdad brothel. Gunmen wearing camouflage and carrying weapons fitted with silencers reportedly burst into two apartments in the city's Zayouna district on Saturday evening before massacring everyone inside.
Police reached the building to locate blood streaming down the stairs. Inside they discovered the bodies of a large number of women scattered around two apartments
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Nigeria meets all criteria for ECOWAS single currency – CBN
Nigeria is the only country in the region that has met the “primary convergence criteria”.
The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Economic Policies, Sarah Alade, said Nigeria meets all the criteria to adopt the ECOWAS single currency.
Ms. Alade made this known at the 37th Technical Committee meeting of the West African Monetary Zones in Abuja.
She said Nigeria is the only country in the region that has met the “primary convergence criteria” which were set for the member-states in 2013. There are four primary criteria including the attainment of single-digit inflation rate at the end of each year and fiscal deficit of not more than four per cent of Gross Domestic Product, GDP.
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Inhuman: Ritualists Cut Off Woman’s Head in Ondo
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Photos: Malala Yousafzai meets Pres. GEJ
Girl-child education advocate, Malala Yousafzai, accompanied by her dad, met with Pres. Jonathan today Monday July 14 at the State House. Speaking during the meeting, president Jonathan said;
“I personally believe that since about 50 per cent of our population are female, we will be depriving ourselves of half of our available human resources if we fail to educate our girls adequately or suppress their ambitions in any way. We are therefore taking steps to curb all forms of discrimination against girls and women, and have also undertaken many affirmative actions on their behalf" he stated. See more photos after the break....
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