SLS - GEJ: Sanusi to Jonathan - Allegations against me baseless

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The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Lamido Sanusi, has described the allegations of financial recklessness levelled against him by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria as a malicious and calculated attempt to mislead President Goodluck Jonathan into believing that the management of the bank is guilty of misconduct and recklessness.

Bakare says he won’t receive Allowance

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Serving Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said that he will not partake of the N12m to be paid to each delegate to the three-month National Conference to be inaugurated by President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday (today).  Bakare, representing Ogun State at the conference, said he made the decision not to collect the money to be paid to delegates by the Federal Government in order to dispel any speculation that his motivation for accepting to take part in the conference was material.

R.I.P: Photos & Videos of Wesley Warren, man with the 132-pound scrotum dies at 49

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Wesley Warren, the man famous for his 132-pound scrotum, has died after suffering two heart attacks at the age of 49-years-old.
While he recently had surgery to get his scrotum shrunk, it was not the cause of his death, as he had the two heart attacks after being hospitalized for an infection.
TMZ reports:

According to reports, Warren passed away yesterday Friday March 14 at University Medical Center after suffering two heart attacks in recent weeks.
Warren’s friend told the Vegas Review-Journal, Warren’s been hospitalized for the last 5-and-a-half weeks for infections stemming from his diabetes, and suffered the heart attacks while in the hospital.

Fake Phones Worth ₦2.7bn Imported in 2013 – Minister of Communication

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Omobola Johnson

About one million fake mobile phone handsets valued at N2.7bn were imported into the country last year.

This is just as the Federal Government bemoaned the poor quality of service delivery by telecommunications operators in the country.

Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, made this known on Monday Consumer Roundtable on Phone Rights organised by the Consumer Protection Council, CPC, to commemorate the 2014 World Consumer Rights’ Day in Abuja.

Group (ERI) wants Enugu Govt House invaders fished out

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By TONY EDIKE
ENUGU — A group, Enugu Roots Initiative, ERI, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to compel security agencies to unravel the identity and the mission of the hoodlums who invaded Government House, Enugu, penultimate weekend, emphasising that such a serious matter should not be swept under the carpet.
It also commended the President for the flag-off of the 2nd Niger Bridge, and noted that the project would accelerate economic activities in the South-East and South-South zones.

Immigration (NIS) Tragedy: The Worst Is Yet To Come

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Sam Nda-Isaiah
— March 17, 2014
Did President Jonathan see the front pages of all the major Nigerian newspapers yesterday? If he did, was he able to sleep last night? Well, for the information of the president, most Nigerians who saw the photographs of applicants at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercise couldn’t sleep. Nigerians are scared. They are frightened by the inexorable consequences of such level of unemployment. The augury for this country and indeed any other country in that situation is very dangerous.

The Calibre of weaponry: SEE What Troops Grabbed From Boko Haram's Fatal Camp -

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 Despite obvious challenges, Nigerian soldiers are along with their game and doing their best to end  the menace of Boko Haram ravaging the North East in particular and Nigeria in general. Military authorities said on Saturday that troops have captured an enormous armoury with an arms and ammunition dump owned by the dreaded terrorist sect.

The calibre of weaponry in the captured camp is mind-blowing. More photos
below… …the counter-terrorism operations continue!

Banker defrauds Emir of Kano of ₦17million

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A female banker identified as Amina Magaji, who works with one of the old generation banks has reportedly defrauded the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, to the tune of ₦17million.

The Emir reportedly opened the account with the said bank in 1967 but left it dormant over the years and the amount in the account grew to ₦46million. Amina who is highly placed in the bank got tempted and deceptively requested for a cheque book, claiming it was for the emir. She started operating the account and withdraw monies from the account to the tune of ₦17million.

VIDEOS: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Employment Stampede

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See more videos bellow.

Photos: AGN President, Ibinabo Fiberesima at the WIPO Conference in Cote d' Ivoire

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 The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Ibinabo Fiberesima was recently at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) held in Abidjan, Ivory coast, West Africa to give a 20-minute presentation on the theme "Improving Actors'Socio-Economic Conditions ".

Pakistan gang-rape victim Amina Bibi dies after setting herself on fire

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The 17-year-old Pakistani victim of a gang rape died on Fri Mar.14 after setting herself on fire in protest against a police report that led to the release of a key suspect, a doctor and her brother said.
College student Amina Bibi doused herself with petrol and then set it alight on Thursday outside a police station near the city of Muzaffargarh, in Pakistan's eastern province of Punjab.
A video shot by a bystander shows a woman in a headscarf  engulfed by flames, her face charred and distorted in agony.

Dubai Resident to set new Guinness World record for Bungee Jumping

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Coach Colin Phillips

The Guinness World Record attempt for the most bungee jumps in 24 hours is going to be taking place in Dubai on March 20 and 21 at the Porsche Macan 24-Bungee event at the Dubai Autodrome meant for Breast Cancer Arabia.
The jumper is Dubai resident, professional fitness coach Colin Phillips, who throughout the last 10 months has been doing numerous consecutive jumps every weekend in preparation for the official World Record attempt.

SHOCK: Zamfara Commissioner Assassinated By Unknown Gunmen

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A commissioner with Zamfara state local government service commission, Alhaji Yusif Garba, was shot dead by three unidentified gunmen near his residence at Ungwar Zabarma of Tudun Wada area of the state capital, Gusau, on March 14, 2014, Friday. The suspects escaped immediately after the murder without robbing money from the victim.

Horrible: 35 secondary school students Nabbed For Cultism In Osun

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GI

Thirty five secondary school students with have been arrested by officials of the Nigeria Peace Corps in Osogbo, the Osun state capital.

The students with ages ranging between 13 and 16 were arrested over theor alleged involvement in cult related activities.

According to the commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Ayinde Paul Kayode, they were reportedly apprehended while attending meetings in various schools.

Malaysian official confirms that the Malaysian Airplane Carrying 239 was Seized

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It has been confirmed by the Malaysian government that the missing Malaysian Airlines plane was hijacked.

X-rated image with Muna Obiekwe: see the picture and judge me — Biola Ige Opens up

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It appears we're finally hearing what we expected of the actress to say, "the picture is just a photoshop".  Beautiful actress, Biola Ige has to bail her way out from the mess she put her self giving flimsy reasons that people don't like  her and she often not appreciated but believes in her self and her ability. To sum up, she termed the sucking and smooching picture as the work of her haters. Hmm, what would you anticipate of anyone? Nevertheless, she admitted to the facts she can act n*de and please what more could be the argument? She could definitely be the one in the scene. Well, we're not denying her any privileged of doubt. In the interview with Vanguard, she said it all. Continue after the break.

Immigration Recruitment Pandemonium, four More People Die In Port Harcourt

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According to Premium Times, hospital authorities at the Rivers government-owned Braithwaite Memorial Hospital in Port Harcourt have confirmed that four candidates died during a stampede at the Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment which took place at the Liberation Stadium this morning.

Syrian forces clearing out rebels from stronghold near Lebanon - military source

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Syrian forces in Yabroud were in the final stages on Sunday of clearing out rebels holed up there for months and had begun dismantling roadside bombs laid by the militants, a military source told Reuters. Capturing Yabroud, the last major rebel bastion near the Lebanese border north of Damascus, would help President Bashar al-Assad secure the land route linking his Mediterranean coastal stronghold with the capital Damascus, and choke off a cross-border rebel supply line from Lebanon.

Mass street protests against Assad broke out three years ago and escalated into civil war after a violent security crackdown on demonstrators.

VIDEO: Boko Haram members killed in Maiduguri attack (Viewer Discretion Advised)

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A large number of Boko Haram militants who launched attack on military barracks and other neighbourhoods of Maiduguri, Borno State, were reportedly killed Friday by the Nigerian security forces and members of vigilante group, referred to as the civilian-JTF.

The Boko Haram members had attacked Giwa Barracks and freed a number of the detainees nevertheless the military could actually pursue them and kill them.

U.S. Ambassador Speaks in Pidgin English; Nigerians like It (VIDEO)

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Dad accused of killing his lesbian daughter and her girlfriend at his home

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A devout Muslim man is being accused of killing his lesbian daughter and her girlfriend at his home. The bodies of Britney Cosby (pictured right in the pic) and Crystal Jackson (pictured left), both 24, were found behind a Dumpster in Texas on March 7th, but police believe they were killed somewhere else and later dumped there.

James Larry Cosby has been arrested and charged with two counts of evidence-tampering and police are planning to upgrade his charges to capital murder once they finish their investigation as all fingers point to him as the murderer because evidence has so far shown that the ladies were killed in his home. His daughter died from blows to the head while her girlfriend died from a gunshot wound....

VIDEO: Nigerian Immigration Employment Stampede Test Lead to Death of Over 10

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You may wonder what has happened to crowd control and proper processes. Clearly, this wasn't thought through and for that the 'ogas at the top' should be held accountable for this National embarrassment...and harm suffered.

Watch the video after the break.

HRH Danjuma Banyonga turns Ambassador for Peace...

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The rich culture of the Donga people of Taraba State was on display penultimate week. The occasion was when His Highness, Dr. Danjuma Banyonga MFR. Garbosa 111, Gara Donga, was appointed as Ambassador for Peace of United Nation’s-Polac.

It was a unique gathering as UN-Polac Mayor for Peace, Mr Lucky Igbokwe  (Don Lulu) presented the Gara Donga with the medal of honor and plaque as the latest UN-Polac Ambassador for Peace. Continue...

Man blinds Married woman after she refused to s3x him

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A 35-year old man, Arinze Kingsley, has left a married woman, Mrs Amaka Ohanwe, partially blind when she allegedly refused his sexual advances, PM News.

Amaka was seriously injured in her right eye when she was allegedly beaten up by Kingsley at a beauty salon. She said after undergoing several operations, the doctors at Apapa General Hospital confirmed that she cannot see with the eye again.

Following the assault, the police at Area ‘B’ Apapa arrested Kingsley and charged him with assault before Apapa Magistrate’s Court after which he was remanded in Kirikiri Prisons in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.

Video: Basketmouth's secret diary caught on tape

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Basketmouth Uncensored UK Tour happened in four cities in the Uk; Aberdeen, Birmingham, Manchester, London. It was sold out and the show was a resounding success. Here's a clip of what went down, enjoy it!

See two videos after the break.

IMMIGRATION RECRUITMENT: Several Feared Dead, Many Injured In Stampede In Abuja (Pics)

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Today a large number of applicants across the country stormed different centres to write the aptitude test for the Nigerian Immigration Service(NIS). Applicants had together gathered in the Abuja stadium to write the aptitude test to apply for jobs with the immigration Service. There are reports that the stampede in the Abuja centre left at least seven people killed and dozens injured during the test in Abuja. However according to an eyewitness who was present at the scene, the casualties stated were more than that saying "It was up to fifty that were injured,and 25 were dead".
See more pics after the break.

Ex-Ogun State Gov. Gbenga Daniel, Others Escape Air Mishap In Medview Airlines Plane (PHOTOS)

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A Medview Airlines plane heading for Abuja this morning was made to have an emergency landing shortly after it took off at the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MM2) today, Saturday, March 15, 2014. According to reports the main engine of the aircraft caught fire and it had to quickly land to avert another air mishap. One of the passengers on board was former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel.

GEJ can’t allow OBJ to rule Nigeria from Ota –Edwin Clark

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In this interview with JOHN ALECHENU, elder statesman, Chief  Edwin Clark, sheds light on some recent  controversies generated by his comments on national issues

Reflect on your time as Minister of Information. How was it?

In our time, we were known as federal commissioners. As a federal commissioner of information, I took over from the late Chief Anthony Enahoro who was  commissioner for special duties. He was charged with the responsibility of organising FESTAC ’77, but it was still under my ministry that the  memorandum was submitted. During that time, we had very few print media organisations. We had Daily Times and others but they were very few. We didn’t have private television stations.

Continue after the break.
 

350 killed in Boko Haram, Army clash

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No fewer than 350 people lost their lives on Friday as the orgy of bloodletting in some parts of the country continued with the clash  between  Boko Haram insurgents  and the Special Forces in  Maimalari, Maiduguri, Borno State. The insurgents had attacked the 21 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army in the wee hours of Friday.

Saturday PUNCH learnt that the dead included insurgents who attacked the military formation and their members who were held at the biggest detention facility on the premises of the headquarters of the Brigade.

It was gathered that the insurgents targeted the detention facility within the 21 Armoury Brigade where most of the hardened members of the sect were detained.

Flaunt your Character With your Wrist Watch

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A Personality To Go With Your Wrist Watch

A wrist watch is a superb accessory that may be both aesthetically pleasing in addition to functional. It is a superb statement of your respective  personality too. This feature provides in-depth precisely what sort of wrist watch might help define your personality and last the function of telling time.

We believe the period is of the essence and time is comparable to money. This can be exactly why most gadgets make us conscious of the how  long is consumed or simply how much time is left. Time is definitely very critical. For quite some time, humans have already been enthusiastic about defining time with accuracy and precision.

“My Arrest Will Spell Doom For Nigeria” – Pro-Biafran Group Leader threatens Security agents

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Barrister Benjamin Onwuka 

Two days after claiming responsibility over attack at the Enugu Government House, the leader of the Biafra Zionist Federation (BZF), Barrister Benjamin Onwuka has warned security agents against any attempt to arrest him.

Onwuka, who spoke on Thursday through telephone from his hideout said that though he was not afraid of arrest, Nigerian security agencies should know that his arrest would spell doom for the country.

Ukraine shows range of US desperation – Joseph Zrnchik

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It is a rhetorical question but one that has to be asked again and again; what would be the US Government’s response, if for example protestors went into the Democratic National Committee, burned it down to the ground, occupied government buildings, shot police who were unarmed and then placed themselves in the seats of power by force? he fact is there would be a bloodbath and the authorities would open fire on the “peaceful demonstrators”. 

If Crimea referendum takes place, sanctions against Russia to follow - US's Kerry

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If the Crimean referendum takes place there will be some sanctions and some response, US State Secretary John Kerry has said after the meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the situation in Ukraine.

John Kerry said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will make no decision on Ukraine until after Sunday's referendum on the region of Crimea.

This Video Makes me Cry: The Congolese People Deserve a better future.

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Everytime I wake up in the morning to watch a video like this, tears drip all over my pillow. This has always been U.S foreign policy over several decades. Making proxy war here and there to support its National interest. Stop killing the people. The Congolese people don't eat natural resources like Tin, diamond and so on.. Talk to the people. They are human beings too. U.S foreign policy of several decades still at large. See the current one of its foreign Policy + Video that makes me cry when you continue after the break.

Nigeria Police arrest Man in possession of a case containing 18 human skull

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The suspect was arrested along the Ado-Odo-Owode road in Ogun State.

The Ogun Police Command said on Thursday that it arrested a 38-year-old man, Adelani Ayomide, for being in possession of a case containing 18 human skulls.

A statement by the command's spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, issued in Abeokuta said Mr. Ayomide was arrested on Thursday along the Ado-Odo-Owode road at about 6.48 a.m. throughout a routine police stop-and-search operation.

Former-President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Amb. Ralph Uwechue dies

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Ambassador Ralph Uwechue, one-time president of Ohaneze- Ndigbo, a pan-Igbo sociocultural body, has died. Chief Wechue died yesterday afternoon March 13th at an Abuja hospital.  Elected in November 2008 to head Ohaneze, Chief Uwechue was an envoy leader through the Obasanjo administration where he supervised conflict resolutions in Africa  and was also appointed to lead the ECOWAS Peace mission in Cote d'Ivoire.  An illustrious son of Ogwashi Ukwu Delta state, Chief Uwechue was aged 79. May his soul rest in peace.

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See Chief Deinde Fernandez's New York Island

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This breathtaking New York Island is owned by one Nigeria's silent billionaires, Chief Deinde Fernandez.
Isn't it really super awesome?

PhotoCredit: OvationInternational

Pastor Sign Fireman denies r*ping & killing 12 y.o girl, Bose Ogoja in Badagry

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Controversial Lagos pastor, Dr. Sign Fireman, real name Ofuche Ukoha, in a new interview has once again stated his innocence after an 18-year-old suspect, Ikechukwu Egbo, arrested for raping and killing a 12-year-old girl, Bose Ogoja, in Badagry implicated Fireman in the murder. Fireman was ARRESTED but later RELEASED ON BAIL 4 days later. 

Highly Graphic Pics: Boko Haram Cure members Killed in Maiduguri

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 Pics of the Boko Haram members killed in the explosion/attack in Maiduguri this morning.  See another pic after the break.

Ministry of Interiors Saudi Arabia bans 51 baby names: Malak, Linda, Rital, Emir...

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The Ministry of Interior has added 51 names to its list of banned names for babies born in the Kingdom. In its statement, the Civil Status Department said some names are not in line with social traditions while others are not appropriate in terms of religion or have a Western origin. Parents cannot give their newly-born babies the following names: Malak, Abdul Ati, Abdul Nasser, Abdul Mosleh, Nabi, Nabiya, Emir, Somu, Al-Mamlaka, Malika, Mamlaka, Tabaraka, Nardeen, Maya, Linda, Randa, Basmalah, Tuleen, Arm, Nareej, Rital, Als, Sandi, Rama, Maleen, Eleen, Alas, Ainar, Loran, Malkiteena, Lareen, Kibriyal, Laureen, Binyameen, Narees, Yara, Sitaf, Aileen, Loland, Tilaj, Barah, Abdul Nabi, Abdul Rasool, Jibreel, Abdul Mo’een, Abrar, Milak, Aiman, Bayan, Baseel and Rilam.

T.B Joshua Reveals The Location Of Missing Malaysian Plane

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The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines plane, a Boeing 777 keeps getting controversial.

The incident took another turn on Sunday, March 9, as Pastor T.B Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations - SCOAN revealed the location of the missing airliner which had 239 passengers onboard.

According to the prophet; "The plane concerned is deep inside the sea. Some of the particles will be seen on the surface of the sea any moment from now. May their souls rest in peace. We pray the Lord gives the family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss. Our prayer and love are always with them, the nation of Malaysia and other countries who had passengers on this flight."

Five most bankable Nollywood actresses [Pics]

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This list is compiled by Encomiun magazine and from available facts and gists as a blogger we kind of agree with it. There is always  stiff rivalry when you talk about Nollywood actresses especially between Genevieve nnaji and Omotola Jalade in all major categories but once again this list draws conclusion from information that is available to the public. Our actress make their millions from endorsements and merchandising. While some are cornering big deals , others have also diversified to expand their streams of income...  Checkout the five bankable actresses in Nollywood according to ENCOMIUM

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Missing Malaysian plane: Update

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U.S investigators believe that the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 communication system were shut off manually and that the plane flew for at least 5 more hours after it dropped off the radar based on analysis of signals sent by the jet's satellite communication link.

 U.S counterterrorism officials are pursuing the possibility that a pilot or someone else on board the plane may have diverted it toward an undisclosed location after intentionally turning off the jetliner's transponders to avoid radar detection, according to one person tracking the probe.

3 Large Explosions Rock Maiduguri This Morning

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The town of Maiduguri in Borno state this morning experienced three large explosions suspected to be a major bomb attack, Sahara Reporters reports

Saharareporters couldn't ascertain if the explosions resulted in deaths or destruction of any kind. But our sources states that the three explosions were heard across the city.

SaharaRepoprters learnt that fighters from the Islamist sect Boko Haram are attempting to bomb and dominate a significant military base called "Giwa barracks" in Maiduguri. A gunfight is raging in the region as during the time of publishing this report.

Heavy gunfire heard in city of Maiduguri hit by insurgency

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 69 people including men, women and children were killed in separate attacks and several houses razed in 3 villages in Katsina State this week. Fulani Herdsmen have been accused of being behind the recent attack.

Confirming the attack to AFP, a lawmaker in the state, Honorable Abbas Abdullahi Michika said the men attacked three villages; Mararrabar Maigor, Kura Mota and Maigura Villages, where 47, 7 and 8 bodies were recovered from each village respectively

"So far, 69 bodies have been recovered from the attacks carried out by a large group of gunmen riding on motorcycles".

Abductors fed me with garri and oil for the 18 days.

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Chief Inengite Nitabai, President Goodluck Jonathan’s uncle and adopted father, has been rescued by the police after 18 days in the kidnappers’ den.  However, Nitabai, whose abduction had occupied media space, has sour tales to tell. Narrating his ordeal in the hands of his captors, Nitabai, a former university lecturer, said his abductors fed him with garri and oil for the 18 days he was held captive.

He also said he was blindfolded throughout the period. He said  he was almost submerged in a swamp while the kidnappers were moving him from one spot to another because he was blindfolded.  The already emanciated man, said, “My ordeal in the hands of my captors was simply horrendous.

Reps Uncover fresh missing ₦35bn

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More revelations by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts indicated on Thursday that the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation could not account for N35bn it collected from the Service Wide Vote within nine years.

While the records of the Budget Office of the Federation showed that the OHSF received N52bn between 2004 and 2012, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Remi Adelakun, admitted only N17.6bn.

The committee, which is chaired by Mr. Solomon Olamilekan, insisted on Thursday that Adelakun must explain how the N35bn was spent.

11 Bodies recovered after a boat capsized In Lagos

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Many People Died After Boat Capsizes In Festac, Lagos 

Some 11 bodies were recovered after a boat capsized last night in Lagos according to emergency rescue officials. According to Saharareporters, a boat carrying 15 passengers reportedly capsized opposite 41 Road in Festac around 11: 30 PM Nigeria time. Inversely, the Eagle Online reports disclose to us that, no fewer than 20 persons were killed in a boat mishap in Lagos State on Tuesday.

Students of Government Day Secondary School die in autocrash in Katsina

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Ten students of Government Day Secondary School in Kankara town in Katsina state yesterday lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident when a truck laden up with timber which they boarded to simply help get them to school had a direct collision with another truck that was from the opposite direction.

10 of the students died instantly while four were critically injured. Their corpses were taken to the Kankara General Hospital. Activities at their school was suspended to mourn the dead students. May their souls rest in peace. Ase

Respond to charges against you - Presidency tells SLS

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We have noted with disappointment, the unrelenting attempt by the  Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to falsely portray his recent suspension from office as an attempt by the Presidency to bury his allegation that huge sums of money due to the Federation Account are unaccounted for by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

The Presidency wishes to reaffirm that Mallam Sanusi’s suspension has absolutely nothing to do with his unproven and inconsistent claim that $49.8 Billion, $12 Billion or $20 Billion is missing from the national treasury. Continue...