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Sunday, September 28, 2014
Insurance tycoon & IGI CEO Remi Olowude passes away
Sun re o, Ase !
Nigerian troops capture deadly armored tank from Boko Haram
According to reports, the sect members approached Konduga with the tank after seeing that they were losing the gun battle with the troops. Over 100 militants were killed and a few soldiers also lost their lives in the battle that lasted several hours.
US, Allied Military Forces Launch New Series of IS Attacks in Syria: US Central Command
Forces are using fighter and remotely piloted aircraft to carry out the attacks. An IS vehicle was destroyed south of Al-Hasakah in Syria in addition to several buildings in the area part of an IS garrison, the release confirmed. An IS command and control facility near Manbij has also been damaged. Additional buildings and vehicles along with a garrison, airfield and training camp used by the IS jihadists were also hit by the attacks.
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Three students shot & in criticial condition after gunmen storm ESUT
The affected students are currently undergoing intensive surgery at the hospital where they were rushed to in the early hours of Saturday. One of the students was shot in the stomach and it was suspected that some pellets of the bullet were lodged in his abdomen for which doctors are battling to remove.
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Tanks Patrolling Streets of Kharkiv After Court Bans Peace March
"To augment measures to guard public order, the chief administration of Ukraine's Interior Office in Kharkiv has made a decision to put tanks belonging to the vehicle fleet of the police to the patrolling of the city streets," reads the statement.
Syria Unsure About US Hidden Agenda, Despite US Notices Damascus About Its Airstrikes
“Anyway, if their aim is to strike against ISIS, it's OK. But we still have our doubts about their hidden agenda,” Muallem said
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Activist: Ukrainian Police, Security Service Violently Disperse Peace March in Zaporizhia
"The police, SSU and the Right Sector are violently dispersing the march," Sysoenko said. "We have asked for permission, but they turned us down; we keep on applying."
According to Sysoenko, they arrested him in Zaporizhia and threatened "to break his arms and legs". They also took away his car.
Lavrov: US Openly Declares Right for Unilateral Use of Military Force
"Washington has openly declared its right to use military force unilaterally and wherever it sees fit in order to protect its own interests. Military involvement has become normal, even though all military operations launched by the United States in recent years have been unfortunate," Lavrov said.
Peace March in Ukraine: ‘They Did Not Let Us Speak Against War’
A "March of Peace" was held in the largest cities in Ukraine, which called for an end of the "blind war", conducted by Kiev southeast the country. Hundreds of activists came onto the streets of Kiev, Odessa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia and others.
In some cities, however, the march had hardly begun when it was already over. The police dispersed and arrested the activists, while the representatives of the Right Sector made it clear that they would not let the peace protest happen.
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Kiev swapping detained civilians for Ukrainian servicemen
Lacking enough prisoners of war among self-defense militias to be exchanged for Ukrainian servicemen, Kiev is releasing mixed groups of civilians who have been taken hostage for various reasons, The New York Times has reported.
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The US and its Coalition Created, Trained and Funded IS: Political Analyst
“Essentially it was the US and the so-called coalition that is fighting the IS right now that created, funded and trained IS in the first place,” he told OOB's source. “So how can you be for and against an organization at the same time? Saudi Arabia and Qatar particularly were involved in training, finding and providing weapons to this organization. How can we believe that they are all of a sudden interested in ending this organization?”
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Saturday, September 27, 2014
Nigerian troops repel another Boko Haram attack in Konduga
President Jonathan Sack Col Sabo Dasuki Now! #GEJSackSabo
There are questions which Col. Sabo Dasuki must answer:
1. Why did Col. Sabo Dasuki engage arms dealers and pay them $9.3million in cash to purchase arms?
Post Of the Day: Double standard of the highest order !
War on Terror: 400 Nigerian security personnel leave for Russia
About 400 Nigerian security personnel made up of members of the Armed Forces, Police and Department of State Services left Abuja Sunday evening for Russia where they are to undergo training as Special Forces to beef up the country’s fight against terrorism.
Vanguard gathered that the security personnel left the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in a chattered aircraft at about 5pm and were accompanied by Nigeria Security officers as well as Russian instructors who had been in the country to part of the initial selection process of the men and officers that would take part in the training.
Difference between street robber and an Educated Robber !
"Don't move. The money belongs to the State. Your life belongs to you." Everyone in the bank laid down quietly. This is called "Mind Changing Concept." Changing the conventional way of thinking.
When a lady lay on the table provocatively, the robber shouted at her: "Please be civilised! This is a robbery, not a rape!" This is called "Being Professional." Focus only on what you are trained to do!
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Boko Haram: Scores Killed As Members Fight for Leadership
Reports emanating from the camp of the dreaded Islamist insurgent sect, Boko Haram, has it that there is serious infighting amongst members over who should take over the leadership position of the group with the apparent death of the leader, Abubakar Shekau, in the fierce gun battle that ensued between the terrorists and the Nigerian Military in Konduga, Borno State, with scores killed in the process.
War on B'Haram: Top Terrorist Commander Captured By Cameroonian Soldiers
According to reports, Cameroonian soldiers have captured one of the top commanders of terrorist group, Boko Haram. The insurgent leader, identified as Abakar Ali and going by the alias "Mustapher Umar" was apprehended with a large stash of weapons in his possession. A Nigerian military officer reportedly told Sahara Reporters that Ali was arrested in Kousseri, a town in northern Cameroon.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Lavrov: Russia Ready to Provide Experts to Assist in Fight Against Ebola Epidemic
"Russia will make an active contribution to the efforts of the world community. We have already sent appropriate aid [and] doctors to Guinea. We are getting ready to do the same for Sierra-Leone," Lavrov noted, speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York.
The worst Ebola outbreak in history started in February in Guinea and quickly spread to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Nigeria. Nigeria has since then contained the virus while leaving the rest of the countries to battle the virus.
2015: Mass defection looms in Ogun APC
Saturday PUNCH’s investigations showed that the planned defection would be led by former Governor Olusegun Osoba’s group in the APC.
Photo: EFCC declares NGO coordinator wanted over 76 Million Naira DUD cheques
The EFCC has declared one Chief Hope Rexlawson (pictured above) wanted for issuing two DUD cheques totaling N76million for the purchase of 46 vehicles. Find the EFCC press statement below
The public is hereby notified that Chief Hope Rexlawson, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with a case of Issuance of Dud Cheque.
RexLawson in his capacity as the National Coordinator of Rebuild Nigeria Initiative NGO, allegedly issued several EcoBank and Zenith Bank cheques to Goshen Motors Limited as payment for 46 Vehicles.
I’ll need a Private jet to campaign for any presidential candidate
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The Threat of War and the Russian Response (Must read)
How to Lead a Coalition and Avoid a Global Conflict
Sergei Glaziev is an Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.Summary: The world needs a coalition of sound forces advocating stability – a global anti-war coalition with a positive plan for rearranging the international financial and economic architecture on the principles of mutual benefit, fairness, and respect for national sovereignty.
Boko Haram killed 13,000 Nigerians In Five Years - President Goodluck Jonathan
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₦503m Fraud: EFCC to Appeal Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji’s Acquittal
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Abbas Calls for Immediate End of Israeli Occupation in UN Address
"There is no meaning or value in negotiations for which the agreed objective is not ending the Israeli occupation and achieving the independence of the state of Palestine," Abbas said in his address to the UN General Assembly.
"There is no value in negotiations, which are not linked to a firm timetable for the implementation of this goal," he added.Continue..
Russia's Lavrov Calls NATO Expansion 'Mistake' and 'Provocation'
13 soldiers to face trial for cowardice
Iraq SITREP Update 26th September: Enemy of my enemy
30th Aug: The Iranians claim progress is being made on developing an indigenous alternative to the S300: http://rt.com/news/183856-bavar373-missile-iran-s300/
The Israelis finger Belarus: http://www.jpost.com/Features/Front-Lines/Iranian-Threat-Belarus-brotherhood-with-Iran
17th Sep: The Islamic practices of Daash: Four minor Yazidi girls are transferred to Mosul Hospital after sever Uterine Bleeding. The girls were reported to have been subjected to repeated sexual assault by "brave" Daash terrorists.
18th Sep: There will be blood: Daash vehicles roam the streets of Mosul calling for blood donations as Daash casualties mount.
FG to rehabilitate surrendered Boko Haram members [Photo]
According to The Nation,Coordinator of the National Information Centre Mr. Mike Omeri,told reporters
"Efforts are ongoing to rehabilitate and re-radicalise the Boko Haram members, who have surrendered their arms in the last one week. Religious leaders, indigenes and the school system will be involved in the rehabilitation....(continue)....The Federal Government has a zero tolerance for terrorism. The armed forces will remain strong, undaunted and motivated in the performance of their duties.Nigerians are advised to support the fight, it will not last forever and I believe it will soon end.”
Don’t meddle in Military Deployment of Troops, Women Advised.
Although the Situation was quickly brought under control, the issues being raised by the women were clarified to them by the authorities of the 7 Division. It was pointed out that contrary to their belief, there has never been any attempt to relocate them as alleged.
Ekiti Kete On fire as hoodlums destroy APC office, Gov declares 7pm-7am curfew
.There's plenty of crazy things going on currently in Ekiti state. Just one day after an Ayo Fayose loyalist was shot dead by unknown gunmen, hoodlums continued a rampage destroying the campaign office of their state governor, Kayode Fayemi, in addition to the APC secretariat. The thugs also destroyed properties owned by other politicians.
Today's chaos is considered to be an aftermath of the assassination of the former chairman of the Ekiti state NURTW, Mr Omalafe Aderiye.
Above is a photo of Governor Fayemi's campaign office after it had been razed. He's since declared a 7pm-7am curfew in the state to halt the crisis. Continue to see the total text of Governor Fayemi's broadcast in Ekiti today as he declared the curfew...
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B'Haram kills Pastor, Teacher, 17 others in Borno state
Graphic pic: Aide of Govrnor-elect Ayo Fayose shot dead in Ekiti
A former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ekiti State and staunch supporter of Mr Ayo Fayose, Mr. Omolafe Aderiye was yesterday evening shot dead by four unknown gunmen at the Ijigbo section of Ado-Ekiti their state capital. Based on Sahara reporters, Mr Aderiye was accosted and shot at close range while on his way home after having a meeting with the governor elect. Reports say he was present at the Ekiti state high court yesterday the place where a Judge was beaten up by pro-Fayose "supporters".
Continue to see a pic of the late Aderiye after he was shot...
Pastor loses wife and four children in fire outbreak in Warri
The Parish Pastor of the Christ Apotolic Church in Otumara in Warri Delta state, Pastor J.O. Kayoda, yesterday September 25th lost his wife and four children, two boys and two girls, in a fire outbreak at their home. According to reports, all five family members were burnt beyond recognition after an electric fault in the area caused a fire outbreak in the missionary building of the church where the pastor and his wife stayed. The Pastor was said to be away in Osun state to attend a Pastoral conference when the fire killed his entire family.
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US, Nigeria’s relations under threat over arms purchase
Our correspondents gathered on Thursday that Nigeria had not made much progress in its efforts to procure arms and ammunition to prosecute the war against the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram.
Investigations showed that the security leadership in the country might have taken a decision to look in the direction of Russia, Ukraine and China for military hardware for the prosecution of the campaign against the insurgents.
US stock markets shaken by Apple slide
The main Dow Jones index was down almost 250 points, or 1.4%, at 16,964 in morning trading.
Investor confidence was also knocked by weak durable goods orders figures released by the Commerce Department.
European markets also fell sharply after Wall Street opened.
Six ministers to Exit Jonathan’s cabinet
The affected ministers are expected to resign their appointments in order to pursue their governorship ambitions on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
As of press time, the ministers who have governorship ambitions in their respective states include Senator Bala Muhammed (Federal Capital Territory), Mr. Labaran Maku (Information), Chief Emeka Wogu (Labour), Mr. Nyesom Wike (State, Education), Dr. Samuel Ortom (State, Trade, Industry and Investment) and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro (State, Defence).
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Police arrest woman for burying baby alive
Briefing newsmen in Uyo, the Commissioner of Police, Gabriel Achong, said the baby, who was buried in a shallow grave, was rescued alive about seven hours later.
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EFCC arraigns fishermen for fishing in unauthorized waters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday September 24th arraigned six fishermen Adekunle Oshingbosi; Momodu Ibrahim; Idowu Tuesday; Togbosi Christian; Benjamin Eyinle; Anthony Medoho, and their company, Oshine Resources Ventures Limited before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos for allegedly fishing in unauthorized waters.
According to the EFCC, the men were arrested on March 27th by officers of the Nigerian Navy for fishing in Nigerian territorial waters without getting authorized approval thereby violating Sections 1(1)(2) of the Seas Fishery Act Cap S4, 2004.
Lagos House of Assembly members ask Fashola to rename IDH after Adadevoh
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly moved a motion yesterday September 24th asking the state Governor, Babatunde Fashola to rename the Infectious Disease Hospital, IDH, where Ebola disease patients were recently treated, after Doctor Stella Adadevoh.
The motion for her to be immortalized was moved by Hon Adefunmilayo Tejuoso and seconded by Hon Muyiwa Jimoh.
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Senate approves GEJ's $1billion loan to fight Boko Haram
Confusion in Liberian villages as two Ebola Victims resurrect
There's currently panic, fear and confusion in two villages in Nimba County in Liberia after reports that two female Ebola victims have risen from the dead.
According to local reports, 44 year old Dorris Quoi who lived in Hope Village Community and a 67 year old woman identified as Ma Kebeh, died of the Ebola virus and were about to be taken for burial when they resurrected and are now walking among the living.
According to reports in a local newspaper, New Dawn, Ma Kebeh had been indoors for two nights without food and medication before her death, while Dorris had suffered for several weeks before she died alone in her family home. This is the first report of dead Ebola victims resurrecting. Despite some people's reservations about the story being true, it hasn't stopped them from panicking
Pro-Ayo Fayose thugs allegedly beat up Judge in Ekiti State
Muslim Youths Beat Up Principal, Teachers, Students To Pulp Over No-Hijab Policy
The principal of the school, Mr. Layi Oguntola, was thoroughly beaten and injured. Oguntola, as of the time of this report, was said to be receiving treatment at the Baptist Medical Centre, Ejigbo.
The attackers said they came because the school authorities stopped some Muslim pupils from wearing the hijab.
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PhotoNews: Pres. GEJ & Nigerian delegation at the 69th session of the UNGA in NY
Ebola cases could reach 1.4 million in months, cdc predicts
This projection is based on a new CDC model that assumes people are being infected with Ebola at a geometrically increasing rate, and that there are 2.5 times more cases than are being reported, the agency said in its new report.
However, this worst-case scenario may be averted, given the international relief response to the epidemic during the past month, CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden said during a morning news conference.
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2015: Jonathan Not Eligible To Contest – PDP, APC Members
Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) have approached a federal high court sitting in Abuja to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the attorney general of the federation (AGF) from allowing President Goodluck Jonathan to participate in the 2015 presidential election.
In a suit filed by four Senior Advocates of Nigeria, the plaintiffs argued that by the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the president, having contested the presidential election twice, won and took the oath of office and allegiance twice in respect of that office can no longer present himself for election to that office the third time.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Great Speech: President Goodluck Ebele Call for fast Tracking Of UN reforms
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declared Wednesday in New York that pressing challenges to global peace and security have made it imperative that urgent action be taken on the reformation of United Nations Security Council.
Delivering Nigeria's annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly, President Jonathan also called for an urgent review of United Nations peacekeeping operations across the world.
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