The self-evidently absurd "logic" of the EU

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Herman Van Rompuy

The latest EU decision against Russia is amazing it it's self-evident stup*dity.  The EU has adopted sanctions which will only be put into effect if the ceasefire does not hold.

First, the obvious assumption here is that should the ceasefire not hold, it would clearly by Russia's fault.  No, not the Novorussian's fault, but Russia's.

Second, apparently, the possibility that the Ukrainians might break the ceasefire was not even considered or, if it was, then it was dismissed. 

Secretary to the Borno Govt say Boko Haram has taken over part of the state

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The Secretary to the Borno state government, Amb. Ahmed Jidda says Boko Haram men have taken over a considerable part of the state. Speaking to newsmen yesterday September 7th in Borno state, the SSG said activities of the sect members have paralyzed most economy, social, political and government activities in the state.

"At this very moment, most parts of Borno state are being occupied by Boko Haram insurgents. Government presence and administration is minimal or non-existent across many parts of the state, with economic, commercial and social services totally subdued. Schools and clinics remain closed. Most settlements in the affected areas in the state have either been deserted or access to them practically impossible, thus majority of the political stakeholders cannot, in real fact, reach their constituencies. So, the threat of insecurity affects everybody irrespective of political differences." .....

How Dimgba Igwe Endured four Hours Of Pain Before Death

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The president, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr Femi Adesina, has stated that the late vice chairman of the SUN Publishing Company Limited, Mr Dimgba Igwe, would have survived the accident that claimed his life if prompt medical attention had reached him.

Speaking in a telephone chat with LEADERSHIP, Adesina who recounted his last contact with Igwe in a tone laden with nostalgia recalled four grueling hours the late journalist had battling with his life.
According to Adesina, who said he was a protege of the late journalist, having worked under him as a reporter in the defunct WEEKEND CONCORD, the late Igwe was initially moved to a private hospital somewhere in Isolo.

Lagos, 20 other states get new Police Commissioners

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Lagos State now has a new police commissioner. His name is Kayode C. Aderanti and he takes over from Umar Manko. 20 other states got new commissioners. Find the Police press statement below...

"In line with the determination and drive to reposition the Nigeria Police Force for improved service delivery, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGPSuleiman Abba, NPM, NPOM, mni has released the posting of Commissioners of Police (CPs) to head Police Commands in 21 States. This followed the recommendation of the Commissioners to the Police Service Commission and its subsequent approval." See the CPs and their commands after the jump...

Student lost her life a few days after wishing friends a happy new month

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 Just a few days after she posted a cheerful happy new month message on her Facebook page, congratulating friends for witnessing another new month, Mariam Anne Garba (pictured above) died in a fatal car accident. The Gombe State University student, died after the car she was riding in collided with another car on the Bauchi-Gombe Road, at Sharfuri village in Kirfi LGA of Bauchi State on September 6th. Mariam wasn't the only one who died. She died alongside five other students of Gombe university. The students were riding in a red Volkswagen Vento car with registration no DAL 195-Gj when the accident occurred. The students were rushed to Alkaleri General Hospital in Alkaleri, where they were confirmed dead.

War on Boko Haram: Nigerian military raid terrorist hideout in Kawuri, over 50 sect members killed

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Over 50 men of the insurgency group, Boko Haram, were yesterday September 7th killed after Nigerian troops raided the sect members hideout in Kwauri, Borno state. This is based on a statement by the Nigerian military. Items recovered from their site includes Fabricated Artillery gun, Two Anti-aircraft gun, an armored vehicle and assorted forms of ammunition. Foodstuffs, hardware, personal clothing were destroyed through the gun battle. One officer and two soldiers were seriously injured.

Nigeria: 33 `Die in River Niger Boat Mishap

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Minna — 33 persons said to be traders died in a boat mishap along the River Niger last week, Daily Trust learnt yesterday. Nine others were said to have been rescued by the locals along the river bank.

The boat that was carrying about 100 passengers travelling to a market in Lokoja, Kogi State from Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State.

It was gathered that all the corpses of the victims were recovered. The boat was said to have capsized when a pipeline patrol team boat beamed its light on the it, affecting the sight of the driver. The boat then hit a moving trunk of a tree that was uprooted by its impact and the fast moving water.

Must Watch: Maitama Sule, Inuwa Wada, Chidi Odinkalu speak in WePictureNigeria series

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WTN Business and Technology Solutions and Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) presents, the first episode of a new documentary series titled “WePictureNigeria” which features interviews of Founding Fathers, Leaders, and Influencers focusing on Nigeria's history pre and post-independence.

This episode features Alhaji Sule Maitama, Inuwa Wada, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai and Chidi Odinkalu who share deep insights and shocking personal stories of Nigeria’s history from the pre-independence to the post -independence era of Nigeria.

Another Ebola case confirmed in Lagos + Sister of late PH doctor discharged

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  The Special Assistant to the Minister of Health on Media and Communication, Dan Nwomeh took to twitter to generally share a few of the statements the minister made during a media conference held earlier today Sept. 8th. There is a new confirmed Ebola case in Lagos and the sister recently Port Harcourt doctor, Enemoah, has been discharged. See more tweets when you continue after the jump.

Enemuo Acted like a Traditional Healer - Medical Council

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If not for death, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, the country’s regulatory agency for the practice of medicine, would have disciplined the late Dr. Iyke Enemuo because he acted like a traditional healer.

Enemuo died after contracting the Ebola Virus Disease from the ECOWAS diplomat, Olubukun Koye, whom he treated in a Port-Harcourt hotel. Fielding questions from journalists in Abuja, the Registrar of MDCN, Dr. Abdulmumuni Ibrahim, condemned the decision of the late doctor to treat a patient suffering from a contagious disease in a hotel.

While describing Enemuo’s action as highly unethical, Ibrahim said it was wrong to treat a patient outside a medical facility.

Doyin Okupe turns twitter to prayer warfare against Boko Haram.

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Pastors are scamming us, and now FG!! My people we're in serious trouble...hehe. The folks which should be fighting to help keep us safe are calling on Jehovah on social media. LMAO. Jehovah has given you weapons and manpower, hasn't he done his part? Chai! See another tweet following the break.

September 6th and 7th Iraq SITREP by Mindfriedo: Time for government formation is running out!

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6th Sep: Photos appear on twitter showing Abu Bakr al Baghdadi as having been killed in a US airstrikes. However, the authenticity of the photos and the news, which the Pentagon has denied, are being questioned:
http://shoebat.com/2014/09/06/examining-photos-killing-isis-caliph-al-baghdadi/ 

However Kurdish Bus news is reporting that he was injured and is being treated near the Syrian Iraqi border:
http://m.basnews.com/en/News/Details/Islamic-State-Leader-al-Baghdadi--Not-Dead-/33223 

Iraqi airstrikes and artillery strikes on hospitals in Kirkuk and Fallujah, details mentioned below, could have been a follow up of news of Baghdadi being injured and needing medical assistance or senior members of Daash. There could have been leads suggesting that he was there. Both bombings have resulted in a high number of civilian casualties. 
6th Sep: The Iraqi Ministry of Defence states that it has targeted a number of senior leaders of Daash in air strikes in Tal Afar district, west of Mosul. 
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Sad Note.. Ode To The Dead (Boko Haram)

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Written by Fulan Nasrullah

Sad Note..Ode To The Dead

Yesterday Michika LGA in Adamawa State was completely overrun by insurgent forces who took about five towns including the town of Michika itself, hometown of some of my dearest friends.

All the few women left in the conquered towns are said to have been pressed into sexual service by the conquerors who gathered the few ones unable to flee and then distributed them amongst themselves. Residents from the towns and refugees from other wartorn areas e.g Izge and Damboa who fled to this area for safety have been forced to join the exodus either across the mountainous borders to Cameroon or into the mountains themselves or to not yet conquered towns.
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Expert: NATO Enforcing US Financial, Commercial Power Globally - Adeyinka Makinde

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 “NATO is the enforcer of American financial and commercial power” globally, which is the primary reason for the bloc’s expansion, Adeyinka Makinde, a London-based legal lecturer specializing in intelligence and security matters, told Radio VR.

That explains why the US is so eager to co-opt Ukraine, the expert said, warning that Kiev’s fate will be grim. Contrary to what the current Ukrainian authorities think, once the United Stated gets into Ukraine, through NATO or the EU, the country “is going to be plundered and looted”, Makinde stated. As the EU financial package shows,
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Baby Miracle Ibiam Dies

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Such sad and heartbreaking news. After two years and three months, Baby Miracle Ibiam has lost his battle to Hydrocephalus. For those who don't remember him, Ndubuisi Nwachukwu Ibiam, known as Baby Miracle was born with Hydrocephalus, which is a defect that affects ability of the brain to clear excess fluids so the fluid accumulates therefore leading to that expansion. We tried to raise money for him back in 2013 here Unfortunately he has passed away. He died on Saturday morning September 6th while in his mother's arms. Baby Miracle was born 28th of June 2012. Guess he's too good for this world. Sleep with the angels little one.

EFCC declares Bauchi gubernatorial aspirant wanted for $500k

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 Find the EFCC Press release below

A gubernatorial aspirant in Bauchi State, Abdulahi Usman Adamu, alias Dan China (pictured on the left), has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The politician cum miner is wanted by the anti-graft agency for allegedly obtaining the sum of $500,000 USD (Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) from a Chinese Company, Shengjia International (HK) Limited, by false pretence. The suspect allegedly obtained the sum from the Chinese firm as part payment for the supply of 3000MT of Lead Ore, a contract he failed to execute. Continue...

US Denies Offering Military Assistance to Ukraine: Reports

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The United States has not made any offers on military assistance to Ukraine’s government, Reuters quoted a senior US official as saying Sunday.


"No US offer of lethal assistance has been made to Ukraine," the official said.
Earlier on Sunday, advisor to the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Yuri Lutsenko, said that agreements had been reached at the NATO summit in Wales to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine from several countries, including the United States, France, Italy and Poland.
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Poland Denies Possible Weapons Supply to Kiev

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Poland’s Ministry of Defense is not going to supply weapons to Ukraine, despite the claims made by a high-profile Ukrainian official, the body’s spokesperson Jacek Sonta told the press. “There (was) no agreement concerning supply of modern arms from Poland to Ukraine at the NATO summit,” Sonta said in a statement sent to information agencies by email Sunday. Also on Sunday, Poland’s Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak wrote in a Tweet that there NATO does not have any arrangements on arming Ukraine. During its latest summit, the bloc has only expressed support and the willingness to cooperate with Kiev, the minister added. Earlier, 

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Asari Dokubo Converted To Islam So That He Could Train With Terrorists In Libya-Prof. David-West

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In an interview with SaharaTV, former Minister of Petroleum, Prof. Tam David West called the bluff of his Ijaw kinsmen, saying they deceive President Goodluck Jonathan because they collect money from him. In particular, the professor of virology took on Chief Edwin Kagbodo Clark an Ijaw elder accusing him of taking money from President Jonathan. He threatened to expose, loquacious ex-Niger Delta militant, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, such that he would not be able to move to other countries, should he dare open his mouth to further insult him because of President Jonathan.

New Poll Shows Supporters of Scottish Independence Take Lead for First Time

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The most recent poll to be published Sunday shows for the first time that the majority of Scots favor independence, according to Agence France-Presse. The YouGov poll commissioned by the Sunday Times found 51 percent of voters in Scotland would back independence, compared with 49 percent opposed. The anti-independence campaign has been ahead in opinion polls across the board for a long time with a 22-point lead in YouGov polling just one month ago but its lead has narrowed in recent days. A referendum on whether Scotland should be an independent country will take place on September 18. Scots be asked one question, “Should Scotland be an independent country?” If voters back leaving the UK, Scotland could be independent on March 24, 2016.