Sunday, September 28, 2014

Tanks Patrolling Streets of Kharkiv After Court Bans Peace March





Tanks have started patrolling the streets of Kharkiv, reads the statement posted on the website of Ukraine's Interior Office in Kharkiv on Saturday.
"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





- The United States have informed Damascus about their airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militant group positions, but it does not mean that Syria accepts the motion, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told journalists on Saturday.

“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





Police and representatives of Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) have violently dispersed the March of Peace in Zaporizhia, southeastern Ukraine, Igor Sysoenko, Chairman of the all-Ukrainian non-governmental organization "Youth, Society and Power, told RIA Novosti on the phone.
"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



– The United States has openly declared its right to use military force unilaterally, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at the 69th session of the UN General Assembly on Saturday.
"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




The prisoner exchanges are taking place daily in eastern Ukraine in line with the September 5 ceasefire agreement signed during the ‪#‎OSCE‬-mediated talks in Belarusian capital Minsk.
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





As the US-led coalition launched its airstrikes against the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria, the Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity Daniel McAdams explained that it was the US and several of its coalition partners who had originally created the group.
“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




Nigerian troops yesterday Sept. 26th repelled another attack by Boko Haram in Konduga, Borno. Based on reports, the sect members attempted to penetrate Konduga in the hopes of engaging in their state capital, Maiduguri, but troops engaged them in a fierce gun battle, capturing most of them The troops also repelled what could have been a significant attack on Benesheik town in Borno on Thursday, September 25th.

President Jonathan Sack Col Sabo Dasuki Now‬! #GEJSackSabo




Col. Sabo Dasuki, the National Security Adviser, is a SABOteur. He is working against President Goodluck Jonathan. He is the Number One Fifth Columnist in the Presidency. His disloyalty is evident.
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 !





When the USA was attacked, the whole world sympathised with them. Even the much hated Iran allowed her territory to be used in the attack on the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Instead of the USA just doing what they had to do and leave the place they insisted on installing their own kind of government in power there. At the same time they went into Iraq on a false basis, thereby spreading themselves thinly. When Assad of Syria said he was fighting against terrorists, Senator McCain was seen going on a well publicised visit to Syria promising to support the anti government there. Arms were supplied to them and a faction of this so called opposition developed into IS or ISIL or ISIS. 

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 !





During a robbery in Guangzhou, China, the bank robber shouted to everyone in the bank:

"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




There seems to be trouble in the camp of the Boko Haram as they have turned the gun on themselves over succession

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





The Cameroonian military has reportedly captured one of the top commanders of Boko Haram
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 is ready to send its experts to Sierra-Leone to assist in the fight against the Ebola virus epidemic, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters Friday.
"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




There are strong indications that aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress in the South-West, especially Ogun State, are set to dump the party next week.
Saturday PUNCH’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




In this interview with OLUSOLA FABIYIand ADE ADESOMOJU, pioneer and outgoing National Chairman of the Labour Party, Chief Dan Nwanywanwu, spoke on the alleged plan by Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State to leave the party for the Peoples Democratic Party and why his party will support President Goodluck Jonathan’s second term bid
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The Threat of War and the Russian Response (Must read)





by Sergey Glazyev for Russia in Global Affairs


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



President Goodluck Jonathan says the Boko Haram sect has murdered no fewer than 13,000 Nigerians. Describing the trend as “unacceptable,” he challenged the international community to put in more efforts to stop the global menace of terrorism. Speaking at a high level meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York, United States of America, Jonathan said terrorism has had destructive effects on the country in the past five years.
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₦503m Fraud: EFCC to Appeal Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji’s Acquittal





AFederal high court sitting in Lagos today discharged and acquitted the Lagos state House of Assembly Speaker, Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji and his aide Oyebode Atoyebi of the N503m money laundering charges brought against them by EFCC. EFCC now says they plan to appeal the verdict. Find a statement they posted on their Facebook page below...
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Abbas Calls for Immediate End of Israeli Occupation in UN Address




 
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called Friday for an immediate end to Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories, as it continues to block the achievement of a peace deal between the conflicting sides.

"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.
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Russia's Lavrov Calls NATO Expansion 'Mistake' and 'Provocation'





- NATO expansion in Eastern Europe is a 'mistake' and a "provocative move' that undermines the whole European security system, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday. "I believe that NATO expansion is a mistake. To a certain degree, it is certainly a provocation," Lavrov told reporters on the sidelines of the current UN General Assembly session in New York. "It is an irresponsible policy that undermines commitments to build a common security system in Europe, based on equality of rights for all, regardless of alignment or non-alignment with any military-political bloc," Lavrov said. Lavrov also insisted that Ukraine must keep its non-alignment status as it remains a key element ensuring the European security.

13 soldiers to face trial for cowardice




There were indications in Abuja on Thursday   that the authorities of the Nigerian Army might soon arraign 13 soldiers for cowardice and failure to obey orders from their superiors to advance at the (war) front.  Investigations revealed that the soldiers directed to join their counterparts at the 7 Division, entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating the on going counter-terrorism operation in the North-East early in the year.

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]



Days after over 160 Boko Haram members surrendered to the Nigerian Army, the Federal Government  said it will soon begin the process of rehabilitating and re-radicalising them.
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.




The tension raised following the activities of a group of women who tried to disrupt activities in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri earlier today has been addressed.  The situation had attracted media attention and elicited a lot of concern from well meaning Nigerians.

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






Pastor Eliud Gwamna Mshelizza of the Living Faith Church, a teacher with the Government Girls Secondary School Shaffa alongside 17 others were killed in separate attacks on Wednesday September 24th and Thursday September 25th after Boko Haram members launched an attack on Shaffa and Shindiffu villages of Hawul LGA in Borno State.

Graphic pic: Aide of Govrnor-el​ect 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". 


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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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