Sawyer, who had been the official of the Liberian Ministry of Finance, found its way to Nigeria on Sunday July 20th for a conference.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Liberian man infected with Ebola Virus in Lagos has reportedly died
Sawyer, who had been the official of the Liberian Ministry of Finance, found its way to Nigeria on Sunday July 20th for a conference.
Photos: Nigerian military hold suspected Kaduna bomber disguised as a woman
The Nigerian military in a statement released on its website says it has taken into custody a person dressed as a lady who's suspected to be linked to the Wednesday 23rd bomb geared towards former Head of state, General Buhari. Check the statement and more pics after the jump...
Photos: Prominent civil rights lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, laid to rest
Indian rape suspects beaten by upset mob after 7yr-old girl is found hanging from a tree
The trio were mercilessly beaten. One later died in hospital and the two others are still being treated.
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Sheikh's son, five others killed as police & protesters clash in Zaria
The Shi'a Muslim group had gathered in the PZ area of the town for their annual Ramadan ritual called Muzahara, where thousands of Muslim faithful march around the city dressed in black to protest a cause. They dedicated their march today to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
A source said the group were confronted by soldiers as they gathered after Friday prayers, chanting Islamic songs, carrying placards and condemning Israel's invasion of Gaza. The soldiers' mission was to disperse the crowd but one thing led to another and violence erupted. Shots were fired and at least 6 people were killed, including the son of the leader of the Islamic group (the son pictured above).
Photos: Doctors Remove 232 Teeth from Boy's Mouth in India
Doctors eventually described his condition as "very rare" and "a world record"and diagnosed it as a complex composite odontoma where a single gum forms lots of teeth.
Monarch, 15 others killed in Borno state
Suspected members of Boko Haram yesterday July 24th, invaded and attacked Garubula village in Biu LGA of Borno State, killing the District Head, Alhaji Ibrahim Dawi, and 11 others, the Nation reports. The sect members also invaded the homes of two members of the local vigilante group, dragged them out and took them to a river bank in Gamboru Ngala, a border town with Cameroon Republic and killed them. There are also reports that two people suspected to be a motorist and a passenger were ambushed and shot dead along the Maiduguri – Gamboru Ngala road. The Maiduguri – Gamboru Ngala road came under attack on Tuesday July 22nd by terrorists with the blowing of the bridge linking the town with Cameroon Republic.
US Started Wars in Ukraine, Syria, for Gas, Not Democracy
Could gas and oil be the cause of wars started by the US in Ukraine and Syria? The Burning Point is discussing it with Dr. Konstantin Kholodilin, based at the German Institute for Economic Research, and Alastair Crooke, the founder and director of the Conflicts Forum.
According to Michael T. Klare, the author of "The Race for What’s Left" (2012), if you scan the planet for conflict, “what you’ll find from Syria and Iraq to the South China Sea are a series of energy wars -- fossil-fuel conflicts to be exact”. These armed conflict are launched under shaky pretexts and increasingly cynical in handling. Iraq, Libya, Sudan have already been ripped apart. Syria is still fighting… Now - Ukraine…
…You’re expired politician - Okorocha Attacks Nzeribe
Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has described Senator Francis Arthur Nzeribe as an expired politician who cannot determine who governs the state in 2015.In a press statement by his Senior Special Assistant (Media), Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha said Nzeribe had never supported any governorship candidate in Imo and could not determine who won Imo governorship in 2015.
He recalled that In 1999, Nzeribe was in the defunct APP, saying his party’s governorship candidate whom he supported, Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu, failed. Chief Achike Udenwa of PDP won. Before Udenwa, he had backed the then SDP candidate “Dr. Alex Obi for the governorship and he also failed. Chief Evan Enwerem of NRC won to become the governor of the state without Chief Nzeribe.
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Air Algerie flight AH5017 crash: Wreckage found in Mali as hopes fade for 116 passengers
The wreckage of the Air Algerie flight AH5017 which crashed with 116 people on board, including more than 50 French nationals, has been discovered in Mali, west Africa, officials have said.
The office of French President François Hollande confirmed the announcement, saying in a message on its website the wreckage had been clearly identified despite the disintegration of the aircraft and a French military unit has been dispatched to secure the site and gather evidence. French investigators have now concluded the flight broke apart when it hit the ground, the Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve told RTL radio.
The office of French President François Hollande confirmed the announcement, saying in a message on its website the wreckage had been clearly identified despite the disintegration of the aircraft and a French military unit has been dispatched to secure the site and gather evidence. French investigators have now concluded the flight broke apart when it hit the ground, the Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve told RTL radio.
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Presidency spots errors in 2014 Pension Act • AGF retrieves law for correction, gazzeting
A source said the AGF office was studying the law with the aim of correcting the defects which could hobble the implementation of the Pension Act, which revised the old one.
Army Retires Major Al-mustapha
The Nigerian Army has approved the voluntary retirement of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, Blueprint reliably gathered.
The retirement has laid to rest the controversy surrounding Al-Mustapha’s return to service and purported promotion to the rank of Brigadier General in 2013 after he was freed from prison.Blueprint gathered that the Army Council gave the approval of Al-Mustapha’s retirement based on the extant laws and condition of service in the Nigerian Armed Forces. Sources told our correspondent that the Army Council which approves promotion and retirement of officers of the Nigerian Army based on Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) approved the retirement last week.
“Al-Mustapha’s retirement was approved by the Army Council and backdated to June 2013. This means, he served the Nigerian Army for 33 years. It is a voluntary retirement,” the source said.
“Even though, by law Al-Mustapha was still in service when he was released from prison, he knew that by condition of service he no longer fitted in the army.”
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Oliver Stone Questions Theories on MH17 Crash Circulating in US Media
“This is too good to be true. After this massive rush to judgment by US media, please read these fascinating dissents from 2 honest investigative journalists who probe deeper than our propagandizing fourth estate. This is an unnecessarily dangerous situation brewing because of US politics,” Stone said.Continue..
Use of Grad Rockets in Ukraine May Constitute War Crime – Human Rights Watch
The use of Grad rockets in populated areas in Ukraine during fighting violates conflict laws and may constitute war crimes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Thursday.
“The use of indiscriminate rockets in populated areas violates international humanitarian law, or the laws of war, and may amount to war crimes,” HRW said commenting on the Ukrainian crisis.Continue..
Iranian Authorities Nab US Journalist
“We are now in the investigation phase. I think we will be able to provide more information after technical investigation and questioning," Esmaili was quoted as saying, without naming the reasons why the couple was arrested.
Memory of MH17 Black Boxes Intact – Moscow-Based Air Disaster Investigation Body
Memory units of the crashed Malaysian Boeing’s flight recorders are in good condition and have no signs of tampering, a Moscow-based air disaster investigation body said on Friday.
“An examination revealed that flight data recorders have slight mechanical damage, which did not affect the memory chips. After the memory chips had been removed and hooked up to lab equipment, all information was successfully copied and its authenticity confirmed by experts,” said the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK), whose expert is a member of an international group, retrieving data from the black boxes.
Malaysia accused the United States of building their foreign policy on blood and bones of Boeing-777 victims.
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It seems like Malaysian authorities had enough of seeing and hearing how West is capitalizing and playing political games on blood and bones of their own citizens and harshly rebuked the US. In particular, Malaysian authorities reproached Barack Obama for his accusations towards Russia and pro-Russian rebels.
“Malaysian PM Najib Razak has made a statement in an emergency parliamentary session regarding the “Boeing-777” tragedy” international media reports. According to the media, Malaysia deems public statements and accusations by the US government being “false and premature”.
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BEWARE!! Deadly Ebora Virus Confirmed In Nigeria, It's Confirmed In Lagos Hospital [ See Photo Of Victims].
The deadly Ebora virus has sadly been discovered in an hospital near Obalende, in Lagos State. The virus has already spread through some African countries such as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Congo DR, Guinea and some other African country. The deadly Ebola Virus Disease has killed over 1000 people in West Africa has hit Lagos, the Lagos State Government says. Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, presently, has no cure and is ravaging neighbouring West Africa countries with many people killed and nations still at risk of the deadly disease.
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Politicians buy Human Head, Body Parts from me, claims suspect (Pictured)
The Kwara state Police command yesterday July 23rd paraded two men who they said are involved in trading of human parts.
The men whose names were given as Amos Kareem and Abubakar Ladan were arrested with human head, leg and hand in Tabira village, Okuta in Baruten LGA of the state, according to a report by Vanguard.
The men whose names were given as Amos Kareem and Abubakar Ladan were arrested with human head, leg and hand in Tabira village, Okuta in Baruten LGA of the state, according to a report by Vanguard.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Liberian man in Lagos being tested for Ebola
The Lagos State Ministry of Health today July 24th said a Liberian man in his 40s is being tested for the deadly Ebola virus in Lagos. On July 14th, the Lagos state government issued an alert to residents of the state over the deadly virus currently sweeping through some west African countries, including Liberia. Further details on the outcome of the test is still being expected. This would be the first recorded case of one of the world's deadliest diseases in Nigeria.
Impeachment Wave rocks Maigari, the NFF president over 'financial misappropriation'
Members of the board of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF have impeached its president, Aminu Maigari, over allegations of financial misappropriation.
The members today passed a vote of no confidence on Maigari during an executive meeting to review Nigeria’s performance at the just concluded FIFA World Cup. The meeting held at the NFF Glass House Headquarters in Abuja.
Announcing the decision of the board members, Adamu Muazu who represents the North-West on the executive board, said Maigari was removed for Financial misappropriation & Mal-administration and that a more detailed statement on the allegations leveled against Mr. Maigari will soon be made public. He said a new election for the office of the President of the NFF has been slated for August 26th.
The members today passed a vote of no confidence on Maigari during an executive meeting to review Nigeria’s performance at the just concluded FIFA World Cup. The meeting held at the NFF Glass House Headquarters in Abuja.
Announcing the decision of the board members, Adamu Muazu who represents the North-West on the executive board, said Maigari was removed for Financial misappropriation & Mal-administration and that a more detailed statement on the allegations leveled against Mr. Maigari will soon be made public. He said a new election for the office of the President of the NFF has been slated for August 26th.
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Air Algeria Plane Crashes With 110 Passengers on Board [UPDATED]
An Air Algerie flight has crashed en route from Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso to Algiers with 110 passengers up to speed, almost 50% of them French citizens, officials say. An Algerian official told Reuters the plane had crashed en rout to Algiers, but declined to offer information on where the plane was or what caused the accident. Burkino Faso's transport minister Jean Bertin Ouedrago said the aircraft asked to change route on Thursday at 1:38am GMT (11:38am AEST) as a result of storm in the area.
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Bomb Blast in Kano this afternoon, many feared dead!
A Blast occurred around 3pm today at New Road Motor in the Sabongari section of Kano city, according to police sources. The explosive was hidden in a desk top fridge disguised as luggage. Information on casualties remain sketchy but eyewitnesses say scores were killed and as much as 10 people injured. Details later...
Dr. Tunji Calls For Suspension Of 2015 Election Until Chibok Girls Are Released
Dr. Braithwaite, who joined other activists at a rally held at the Event Garden in Lagos as part of activities to mark 100 days of captivity of the girls, decried the manner at which politicians go about their electioneering activities in the face of insecurity in the country.
Asari Dokubo reacts to yesterday's attack on General Buhari
Federal Government declares Monday July 28th & Tuesday July 29th public holidays
30-year-old man nabbed for raping 2 year old girl in Ebonyi state
The suspect was alleged to have committed the shameful act when the victim returned from school and was sleeping at the corridor of the house when the suspect, who also lives in the same compound allegedly pounced on her and committed the crime.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Mr. Chris Anyanwu an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), who confirmed the incident said the suspect was arrested on July 14, 2014 at the scene of the crime when the members of the family alerted the police. Continue...
Video: Nationalist & Communist Politicians Brawl In Ukraine Parliament
Nationalist and communist politicians fight it out in the Ukraine parliament in Kiev on Tuesday, July 22. Reports showed that brawls broke " out between lawmakers from Ukraine's nationalist and communist parties in the country's parliament on Wednesday. The fight erupted after Svoboda party lawmaker Oleksiy Kayda asked lawmakers to vote to remove the leader of the Communist party from the session". MPs had the similar fight a day before: Click here to watch the fight a day before
Expert: Sleeping for more than Seven hours can make you become "mumu" (dull) -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
APC petitions Jonathan, alleges plot to kill Aregbesola
The All Progressives Congress has petitioned President Goodluck Jonathan over an alleged plot to assassinate Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Also, the party alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party was planning to arrest its notable leaders ahead of the August 9 governorship election.
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When impeachment wave blows, Enugu Deputy Gov. to be served notice for rearing chickens in Govt house
According to the lawmakers, the state deputy governor's action contravenes their Feb 12 2013 resolution which 'prohibited the maintenance and operation of a commercial livestock and poultry farms within residential neighborhoods in Enugu Metropolis in promotion of public health standards'.
They say an earlier directive by the state Governor, Chime Sullivan, to have the said poultry relocated by relevant ministry officials was disobeyed by the deputy governor who afterwards resorted to inviting pressmen to castigate the Governor. Continue...
Russia Offers Help to Negotiate Gaza Truce
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday offered help to mediate a truce between the armed Palestinian group Hamas and Israel, which has expanded its military campaign in the Gaza Strip by launching a ground offensive.
Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed in a phone call the ongoing Israeli offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip that so far has killed more than 600 Palestinians, including at least 152 children and 82 women.
“The Russian president stressed that continued military action in the Gaza Strip is leading to a dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian situation, to deaths and suffering of civilians,” the Kremlin said in a statement.Continue..
Defence ministry cant find body of technician who died in Mi-15 crash
"Only one body has so far been recovered from the site of the crashed Air Force Helicopter. The body of the technician who is the third member of the crew is yet to be located. He is therefore declared Missing in Action until found. Rescue team continues the search in the vicinity of the scene of the accident".One pilot was recused alive, while the body of the second pilot has been recovered.
Security man allegedly commits suicide at popular fast food joint in Akute
Among the security men at a well known junk food joint in Alagbole, Akute, a Lagos/Ogun suburb committed suicide in the early hours of today, Wednesday July 23rd. The security man whose name the organization management chose never to disclose, allegely hanged himself inside the kitchen of the junk food joint before it opened for business today.
The middle aged security man was said to have deleted all his phone contacts which made it difficult to get hold of his relatives. His body was removed this afternoon around 3:10pm from the eatery and taken up to the mortuary. See an image of his corpse being removed after the break.
The middle aged security man was said to have deleted all his phone contacts which made it difficult to get hold of his relatives. His body was removed this afternoon around 3:10pm from the eatery and taken up to the mortuary. See an image of his corpse being removed after the break.
Kaduna Blasts: Terrorists out for sectional divisions - GEJ
Presidential spokesman, in a statement, said Jonathan denounced the dastardly targeting of the prominent political and religious leaders by terrorists and enemies of the nation "in an odious attempt to inflame passions and exacerbate disquiet, fear, insecurity and sectional divisions in the country".
Fashola warns LASTMA, KAI against extortion of Lagosians
The Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, has warned officials of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority, LASTMA, and Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, to desist from extorting money from Lagos residents under the guise of carrying out their duties.
Mr. Fashola, who spoke to the officers over the weekend, urged them to always discharge their responsibilities in a way that would not portray the state in a bad light.
“Your primary responsibility is to move traffic. If you have to make a choice between moving traffic and letting an offender go, let the offender go. I don’t need him; we need to keep traffic moving because moving traffic is the economy,” Mr. Fashola told the LASTMA officers.
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Young man in search of his family is shot dead by an Isreali sniper (Graphic)
His team came across the young Palestinian man, who told them he was looking for his family, and that they followed him in an attempt to help him find his relatives.As they tried to make their way across a heavily damaged area, shots suddenly rang out.
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Chidoka named aviation minister, Oyeyemi becomes FRSC boss
He also named a former lecturer at the University of Abuja, Dr. Suleman Abubakar, as the Minister of National Planning and Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission.
Jonathan made the announcement after the swearing in of the two new ministers shortly before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.
IMF Cautions US over Adverse Economic Impact of Ukraine, Mideast Crises.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday warned the United States of possible economic risks linked to the increasing geopolitical tensions surrounding Ukraine and Iraq.
In its annual report on the world’s biggest economy, the IMF said there exists a likelihood of a sharp escalation in the conflict surrounding Ukraine, as well as heightened geopolitical risk in the Middle East, which could lead to oil price spikes and disruptions in global financial, trade and commodity markets.Continue..
Russian Journalists Union Calls Sanctions Against Heads of Media Absurd
“I do not believe that Europe or international community will take this absurd proposal positively,” he said.
Earlier on Wednesday, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk ordered to create a list of Russian citizens and companies that in Kiev’s opinion directly or indirectly support "terrorists" in the east.
The list compiled by Ukraine’s Interior Ministry includes the head of Russia’s Channel One Konstantin Ernst, director general of the VGTRK media holding Oleg Dobrodeev, heads of TNT, NTV, Ren-TV, Star TV and Life News as well as Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, who was mistakenly named the chairman of TVC TV channel board.
597 Palestinians, One-Quarter Children, Killed in Israel’s Military Op in Gaza
Israel's Operation Protective Edge and ground invasion into the Gaza Strip has killed at least 597 Palestinians, including 152 children and 82 women, Al Mezan Centre for Human Rights, a nongovernmental organization based in the Gaza Strip, said in its most recent reports.
“According to the field investigations by Al Mezan Centre for Human Rights, as of 1 p.m. [10:00 GMT] today, on Tuesday 22 July 2014, at least 597 Palestinians have been verified as killed by the IOF [Israeli occupation forces]; including 152 children and 82 women,” the report said.
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When He Ordered His Men To Stone Us, No One Talked, Al-Makura Will Be Impeached — Nasarawa Assembly
The Nasarawa state House of Assembly, yesterday revealed that they won’t stop their impeachment processes against their state governor, Tanko Al-Makura despite firm protests from citizens of the state.
The House Committee on Information Chairman, Baba Ibaku told Vanguard that they will make sure the impeachment was carried out so as not be seen as liars, and said that the mass protest were boys of the governor who where paid to make noise and out the state in crisis.
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Gen. Buhari Survives Bomb Explosion In Kaduna
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Latest reports coming in from northern Nigeria suggest that Nigeria’s former Head of State, Gen Muhamadau Buhari was the target of one of the bomb attacks that happened in Kaduna on Wednesday, 23 July, 2014.
Sahara Reporters reports that a source close to Buhari informed that a second bomb explosion that rocked the Kawo bus station in Kaduna today appeared to have targeted Buhari’s convoy.
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