He therefore called on all Nigerians to remain strong and resolute in defence of freedom, unity, law and order, peace, security and progress of the nation.
Jonathan made the pledge in his Eid-el-Fitri message made available to journalists in Abuja.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Terrorists Won’t Deter Us From Transforming Nigeria – Jonathan
He therefore called on all Nigerians to remain strong and resolute in defence of freedom, unity, law and order, peace, security and progress of the nation.
Jonathan made the pledge in his Eid-el-Fitri message made available to journalists in Abuja.
19 Years old Ghanaian Lady, Nahnah Abynah Commits Suicide after S3xual Intercourse Tape Leaks
Soldiers Gun Down Three Shiites Today In Zaria, Death Toll Now 30
A Shiites lady felled by Nigerian soldiers' bullet
“Around 9 a.m. local time today, a group of soldiers in military vehicles and armored tanks, opened fire on people at the Husainiyyah, killing three people on the spot while injuring at least 10,” said the source. He added: “Prior to today's attack, the soldiers took two more corpses to the mortuary of the [Ahmadu Bello University] Teaching Hospital.
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16 church members suffocate, one dies at service
According to eyewitnesses, the worshipers were doing their Friday night vigil with a generator close by when they started to collapse one by one. Residents of Eziukwu road where the worship centre is located woke up this morning to find the worshipers unconscious. There were initial fears that they'd all died but all of them, except a 6 year old boy, recovered in the hospital.
Man spends 23years behind bars for allegedly failing to bribe policeman
A shaft of pain knifed through his facial contours as he recounted the grisly experiences he had in prison for more than 23 years. Prior to 1989, Calistus Ike had dreamt of becoming a very successful business man.
Little did he know that he was going to spend seven years as an awaiting trial inmate and another 16 years on the death row.
As the first son and bread winner of his family at that time, Ike, had all his dreams quashed after he was sentenced to death following his refusal to pay N200 bribe to the policeman that investigated an allegation against him.Continue..
"I'll probably get married next year" - Omawumi reveals
While answering questions about her baby's father and her daughter on Channel's TV Sunrise programme today, singer Omawumi revealed she will probabily get married next year.
"I will probably get married next year. We might do a location wedding or a local wedding. Warri is a good destination" she saidI don't think Omawumi has ever shared a pic of her man, but I hear he may be in the pic above...:-). I kinda like the way she keeps her private life private.
Osun Election: 1 killed In Ilesa, As Omisore Ramps Up Campaign
According to reports, Tolu Adeosun, a member of All Progressives Congress (APC) in ward 9 Ilesa East, Osun state, was yesterday shot death in front of his house around Osun Ankanra. T
his happened as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Iyiola Omisore, moved his campaign train to Ilesa.
his happened as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Iyiola Omisore, moved his campaign train to Ilesa.
Serena Williams returns after a health scare.
Legendary tennis player Serena Williams is back on the court after a health scare. Williams was bundled out of Wimbledon in the third round by Alize Cornet, but it was her astonishing capitulation in the women’s doubles – playing with sister Venus – that caused concern for the world number one’s health. The 17-time major winner declared she had a virus after the match, as she was almost unable to hold a tennis ball and double-faulted an entire service game before retiring. Williams is the star attraction of the WTA Premier event in Stanford, alongside fellow top-10 players Agnieszka Radwanska, Angelique Kerber and Victoria Azarenka. Radwanska, ranked fifth, bowed out in the last 16 at the All England Club, while Kerber – the world number eight – was an SW19 quarter-finalist.
BREAKING News!!! : Fire Engulfs Delta State University Female Medical Hostel
The Male Medical Hostel of Delta State university, Abraka was awakened to female shouting as a room in the Female Medical Hostel mysteriously caught fire as early as 2:13 AM
The source of the fire is said to have originated from an electrical hot plate which a student was using to cook Beans, the student apparently left the room to get something and before she could return her room was already in flames
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The source of the fire is said to have originated from an electrical hot plate which a student was using to cook Beans, the student apparently left the room to get something and before she could return her room was already in flames
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This new report reveals Nigerian Police caused DaGrin’s death
The late Dagrin
It’s been four years since rapper since Olaitan Olanipekun, famously known as Dagrin passed on from injuries sustained in a ghastly car crash in Mushin, but the nation keeps talking about him. Now, new findings have revealed that the Nigerian police in the area might have been responsible for his death.
Residents in Mushin in a new interview with SaharaReporters, blamed the fatal night-time crash on the Nigerian police in Alakara station.
According to them, Policemen at the Alakara Police Command in the Mushin area of Lagos State are notorious for illegal raiding, bribery, and even escapades of what some call ‘murder at night’.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Man kills pregnant burglar after she told him 'I'm going to have a baby'
Mr Greer, who was not arrested for the killing, said he shot the woman twice in the back after she told him she was pregnant.
"She says 'don't shoot me, I'm pregnant - I'm going to have a baby'. And I shot her anyway. The lady didn't run as fast as the man so I shot her in the back twice. She's dead, but he got away." Mr Greer told news channel NBC4 without remorse.Continue..
Governor Okorocha gives shoot-at-sight order in cultists local government in Imo state
In a bid to fight the increasing spate of cult activities in the state, the Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha yesterday, July 25th gave a shoot-at-sight order for cultists to security operatives attached to Ohaji Egbema LGA where 6 persons were killed in a clash between two rival cult groups referred to as Day-Gbam and Day-Well.
The governor gave the directive when he paid a trip to the troubled local government area, plagued with cult activities, where residents are reported to be residing in constant fear.
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.
Ukrainian Politicians
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..
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