The police say they believe the explosives were planted on Saturday night and timed to explode after worshippers had gathered for worship today. Thankfully it had been discovered on time. Details later.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Worshippers escape death threat in Owerri as police uncover explosives in Church
The police say they believe the explosives were planted on Saturday night and timed to explode after worshippers had gathered for worship today. Thankfully it had been discovered on time. Details later.
Two Super powers: US-Russia row harmful to global security - expert
US-Russia relations have reached a new low since the end of the Cold War, which is a huge disappointment for those who recognize how tension between these two world powers undermine global security and stability, says Edward Lozansky, President of the American University in Moscow and co-organizer of an upcoming roundtable in Washington that aims to brainstorm a solution to the problem.
U.S. blocks Christian governor from Nigeria peace talks
The United States Institute for Peace recently brought together the governors of Nigeria’s mostly Muslim northern states for a conference in the U.S., but the State Department blocked the visa of the region’s only Christian governor, an ordained minister, citing “administrative” problems.
The visa of Plateau State Gov. Jonah David Jang, has been held up by the Obama administration for more than a year, according to Ann Buwalda of the Jubilee Project, which focuses on Nigerian human rights.
Check out pics from APC Convention held yesterday in Abuja
The delegates elected former Edo state governor John Oyegun as its National Chairman while Mai Mala Buni from Yobe state was elected the party's National Secretary. Former governor of Ekiti State Segun Oni who defected from PDP to APC in May was elected Deputy National Chairman (South) while former National Secretary of the defunct ACN, Lawal Shuaibu, was elected Deputy National Chairman (North). Current Interim spokesperson of the party, Lai Mohammed, was returned unopposed because the National Publicity Secretary.
See more pics from the convention after the break.
Reno Omokri blasts CNN's Isha Sesay over story on kidnap of 20 fulani women
Nigerian girl smuggled to the UK to work as S3xual intercourse servant & pushed to undergo voodoo to avoid her from working out
3 members of an international prostitution ring that smuggled a Nigerian woman into the UK to work as a sex slave under the threat of a voodoo curse faced jail yesterday June 13, UK Daily Mail reports
The gang conned the innocent 23-year-old into flying to Heathrow Airport on a bogus passport with the promise of education, a job and a new home.Before leaving Nigeria, she was raped and forced to go through a black magic ‘juju’ death ritual to prevent her running away.
But when the woman arrived in London, her employment failed to materialize. Instead, she was told she was destined to work as a sex slave in Italy, a court heard.
Convicted: Gang members; Johnson Olayinka (left) and Florence Obadiaru (right). Continue...
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Photo: Tortured boy rescued from kidnappers’ den in Ogun state
Fate smiled on an unidentified young boy hawking on Alhaji Jamiu Sulaimon Street in Itele, Ota area of Ogun State on Tuesday evening as he was rescued from kidnappers in the area, just as he was about to be killed.
No 3, Alhaji Jamiu Sulaimon, where the boy was rescued is unarguably one of the most beautiful houses on the street but no one could have imagined the horror discovered behind its high walls.
World Cup Tradition: Again, President Jonathan’s Oversize Delegation The Largest In Brazil
Nigeria, will spend another fortune on officials traveling abroad with President Goodluck Jonathan’s typically oversize presidential delegation to the World Cup in Brazil. Mr. Jonathan’s team has been announced to comprise governors, ministers, federal lawmakers and diplomats; totaling more than a dozen, while Mr. Obama’s has an advisor, a diplomat and two former athletes only.
Jealous Man Kills & Eats the Heart of his ex-Girlfriend's New Lover with Fork
A Zimbabwean man who is presumed to be jealous stabbed his ex girlfriend's new lover cut out his heart and ate it using a knife and fork in South Africa.
The man's ex lover, Tshabalalahe in her 50's told police that her former lover visited her home where she was living with her new man and they had chatted together before he gave her money to buy a drink before he left. She then went out and came back to see that her 62 year old lover, Manona (pictured above) was dead.
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Omotola boils, blasts political parties for sharing rice in the 21st century ( Can you imagine?)
Sharing of gifts items at Election campaign is no longer news but now becoming a tradition to buy the hearts of citizens.
Is this to say the hearts of the citizens can be bought with just a gift? Where is our stand as citizens of Nigeria? This is not condemning any electoral campaign whatsoever, but trying to win the heart of a citizen with a bag of rice like the picture above. Or how best can we describe this?
Graphic Photos: 38-yr-Old Man Arrested With Fresh Human Head in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly being in possession of a fresh human head.
The Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Ngozi Braide, made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos.She said that the man, name withheld, was arrested on Tuesday at Orile, Lagos by anti-robbery policemen, attached to the Orile Police Station.
See the pic after the break.
#2 of Top 11 Most Enchanting and Colorful Cities in the World To Visit This Summer
Stockholm, Sweden
Sprawling over 14 islands perched on the banks of the Baltic Sea, a hugely cosmopolitan city of Stockholm has a lot to offer. Medieval castles dating back to the 13th century, stunning architecture, palaces, historic buildings and fairy tale castles all scattered between breeze ruffled lakes and rolling countryside. Intoxicating and captivating, Stockholm is certainly one of the most enchanting and colorful cities in the world.
#3 of Top 11 Most Enchanting and Colorful Cities in the World To Visit This Summer
Lima, Peru.
Lima is an amazing and delightfully alluring city you should consider visiting. Packed wall to wall with people, and some of the most wonderful religious places dating back to the 16th century, Lima is a beautiful city that can be explored throughout the year. There’s constantly something going on and festivals, parades, celebrations and markets, making this a great place for any traveler.
Ogun State Deserve Real Change!
In continuation of our series, the Ogun State Youth Association of Nigeria wish to state unequivocally that we are being driven by the overall well being of our fellow youths and the general populace and not by any other motives or politician as being speculated after our last press release. If the government of the day had been responsive to Ogun State people’s demand and genuinely proactive to solving their problems there wouldn’t have been need for any write up in the first instance. We therefore challenged the government to show to the whole world the welfare package they’ve been doling out to the public that elected them into office.
49 people reportedly killed as Lugansk self-defense forces down Ukrainian military plane
There is information that 49 Ukrainian troops could have been killed in attack by insurgents on a Ukrainian military-transport plane Il-76, which occurred when the plane was landing in Luhansk, Vladislav Seleznyov, the head of the group in charge of reporting on the military operation, said. "The lists are now being checked. Precise information will be available after the search and rescue group completes its work. Fifty-nine people are feared dead," he told Interfax on Saturday morning.
Over 50% of Americans do not view Obama as strong and honest leader - poll
More than half of Americans do not believe US President Barack Obama to be a strong and honest leader. These are the results of a public opinion poll conducted in the first decade of June by the Gallup research center. 52 percent of respondents said that Obama's activity in general makes a bad impression on them. 47 percent of those who took part in the survey adhere to the opposite view.
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces placing S-300 in operational readiness
Units of the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces taking part in an exercise outside Kaliningrad are placing S-300 air-defence missile systems in operational readiness and locking on targets at different heights, the Defence Ministry Press-Service and Information Directorate told RIA Novosti.
A joint exercise of the Baltic Fleet, the Russian Airborne Troops and the Russian Air Force directed by the Western District commander is being held in the Kaliningrad Region. Aerospace defence units pursue defensive of the aerospace in the exercise area.
Russia not planning joint exercise with NATO – Defense Ministry
The Russian Ministry of Defence is not planning a joint exercise with NATO, head of the Russian Armed Forces Main Combat Training Department Lt. Gen. Ivan Buvaltsev said on Saturday.
"We cooperate in the military and technological fields but no joint exercises have been planned," he said on the air of the Echo of Moscow radio station.
Pentagon invests millions in exploring mass civil unrest
The Pentagon is spending millions of dollars on programs studying factors of civil unrest around the world, journalist Nafeez Ahmed states in his article published by The Guardian this week.
According to the article, the US Department of Defense has developed a special program - the Minerva Research Initiative - that since 2008 engages different US universities in research work aimed at improving "DoD's basic understanding of the social, cultural, behavioral and political forces that shape regions of the world of strategic importance to the US." The funding comes entirely from the Department of Defense.
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Gospel Singer Kefee died of Lung Failure - Official Statement
On behalf of the family….It is with a great sadness but grateful hearts that we announce the passing to glory due to lungs failure this morning of our God’s mouth piece, chorus leader, daughter, wife, sister, friend Kefee Branama Queen … May her beautiful, gentle and precious soul rest in perfect peace. Ase!!
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