War on terror: Nigerian Army confirms Boko Haram leader Shekau is dead

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The Defence Headquarters has released a statement claiming to have killed a man posing as the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau (or his impersonator) in an attack (both land and air) in Konduga Borno state between 12nd to 17th September. See the statement after the jump... 

Ebola: Spouses of dead victims test positive

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The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said there are two new confirmed cases of the Ebola Virus Disease in the country.  Chukwu at a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday morning, said the confirmed cases had had secondary connection with the index case, the Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer.

Chukwu said, 

“The two patients are spouses of those that had primary contacts with Sawyer. They are among the secondary contacts that have been under surveillance.
“This now brings to four the total number of Ebola patients currently under treatment at the isolation ward.
“This also means that the total number of cases of EVD cases so far reported in the country to 14.”

Police Shoot Dead Another Young Black Man in Missouri as Protests Continue in Ferguson

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Police officers in the US State of Missouri fatally shot a 23-year-old black man just about ten days after the police killing of black teenager Michael Brown in the St. Louis area, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.

The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon just several miles south of the city of Ferguson, where the shooting of 18-year-old Brown has triggered a wave of mass protests and riots.
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Policeman mistakenly Shoots Self, Dead In Aba

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Inspector Sunday Mefo, a police officer attached to the Patrol and Guard (P&G) Unit at the Aba Central Police Station (CPS) in Abia State, allegedly shot himself dead accidentally on Sunday, July 27.

According to Daily Sun report, the incident occurred at about 10p.m. as Mefo tried to check the working condition of the an AK 47 rifle, which he was to use for night duty.

Over 50 Feared Dead As Passenger Plane Crashes in Taiwan

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Over 50 were killed after a plane crash landed in Taiwan, according to Taiwanese media reports. Seven people were reportedly injured in the crash.  According to Taiwan’s Civil aeronautics Administration Shen Chi, 51 people are dead and seven people injured. While the local fire chief put death toll at 45.

“The Famous Jett Jackson” Is Dead

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The presence of dεath seems to be very prominent amongst Hollywood. Adding to the untimely dεaths of Lisa Robin Kelly of “That 70′s Show” and Gia Allemand of “The Bachelor,” 29-year-old Lee Thompson Young, best known for his role in “The Famous Jett Jackson,” was found dεad in his LA apartment from an apparent self-inflicted gυnshot wound, TMZ reports. Hours after the story hit the Internet, Thompson’s publicist confirmed reports that the young actor committed suicidε.

Video Post: Unidentified Woman found Dead on the Street In Benin

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Wazobia FM OAP, Yaw's Dad is dead.

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On Air Personality, Yaw has lost his father, Apostle O.N Onukwube, who died on Tuesday June 10th atUmuogwalu Village in Awka, Anambra State aged 88 years.    

He was survived by children and grand children among whom is Steve Onu (Yaw), one of Nigeria’s most successful On Air Personality, actor and ace comedian. 

Yaw described his late father as loving and caring and expressed happiness that he lived a very fulfilled life.

Photo: The real Abubakar Shekau is dead - SSS Spokesperson

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At a briefing this evening with newsmen in Abuja following the release of a new video by Boko Haram showing kidnapped Chibok girls, spokesperson of the State Security Service (SSS), Ms Marilyn Ogar said the man in the video claiming to be Abubakar Shekau is not really Abubakar Shekau, that the real Shekau who is believed to have founded the dreaded sect, is dead

R.I.P: Ex-Governor Of Lagos State, Sir Michael Otedola dies

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Omo Oodua Blog just got this news from the family source that the former governor of Lagos Sir Michael Otedola is dead. This really is coming about 24 hours after losing a legal icon, Justice Charles Oputa. Otedola was born on the 16 July 1926  to a Muslim family at Odoragunsin, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. He was the governor of Lagos between the period January 1992 – 18 November 1993. He is the father of oil and gas billionaire, Femi Otedola. He died age 87. May his soul rest in peace.

Nigerian Student found dead in Bangladeshi Lake

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A 26year old Nigerian student, Tahir Manni Adam, studying at the Islamic University of Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh has been found dead inside the lake in the school.

 

According to reports from a local newspaper in Bangladeshi, Dhaka Tribune, Adam, a third year student of Computer Science had gone to the lake to have a bath but unfortunately drowned. According to police reports, his body was recovered from the lake around 10.45pm on Saturday, April 19th and was declared dead on arrival at the Tongi Government Hospital. His body was later taken to Dhaka’s Samorita Hospital.

IMMIGRATION RECRUITMENT: Several Feared Dead, Many Injured In Stampede In Abuja (Pics)

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Today a large number of applicants across the country stormed different centres to write the aptitude test for the Nigerian Immigration Service(NIS). Applicants had together gathered in the Abuja stadium to write the aptitude test to apply for jobs with the immigration Service. There are reports that the stampede in the Abuja centre left at least seven people killed and dozens injured during the test in Abuja. However according to an eyewitness who was present at the scene, the casualties stated were more than that saying "It was up to fifty that were injured,and 25 were dead".
See more pics after the break.

Another Nollywood Actor Kicked the Bucket.

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Another veteran Nollywood actor, Charles Warren died yesterday, Thursday night. It had been gathered that the actor, at night, complained of severe chest pains and was rushed to a healthcare facility where he was confirmed dead.   His first major break was a video titled “Mark of the Beast” which featured Majek Fashek in 2001.  He was among the script writers  for “Dear Mother.” The first son of the family and only son. He's survived with a father, mother and 5 sisters.

Former Super Eagles' defence trojan', Taribo West Mum is dead

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Former Super Eagles'defence trojan, Taribo West has lost his mum. Wakaji Batubo West who passed on on Saturday at the former AC Milan defender's house in Lagos, South-West Nigeria was aged 90.

Taribo, who's the presiding pastor of Shelter in the Storm Ministries talked to brilafm on the memorable thoughts of his late mom:

R.I.P: Oba Adebiyi Adesida, Deji of Akure Is Dead

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The Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adesida, died in the early hours of today in Akure, Ondo State. Information on how the monarch died are sketchy. His passing is likely to be officially announced in seven days time according to tradition.  Oba Adesida became Deji of Akure just four years ago in 2010 after the prior Oba, Oluwadare Adesina Adepoju, was dethroned and banished by the Ondo state government for physically attacking his wife and pouring an unknown substance on her skin.  Oba Adesida was 63 years old. May his soul rest in peace.. Ase

15yr Old Nigerian Boy Shot And Stabbed In His Home After Being Mistaken For Gang Member

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A 15 year-old boy named Kieran Obazee was shot and stabbed on Friday Nov. 22 at his east London home by gang members in what police believe may have been a case of mistaken identity, Daily Mail reports. Fortunately, Kieran survived the vicious attack and but is in a serious condition in
hospital.

Ijaw National Congress President, Sen. Tari Sekibo Dies

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The President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), and former Senator of the Federal Republic, Tari Sekibo, has died. Mr Sekibo slumped today in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State and was evident lifeless at the Federal Medical Middle where he was rushed to. May his heart sleep in peace...Ase.

Video: Heartless Ritual Killer Nabbed With Dead Baby

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Aged Veteran actor in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood is dead. - R.I.P

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The aged actor died last night at an clinic in Abeokuta following suffering from a brief illness. The deceased was a member of Association of Nigerian Theater Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Abeokuta, Ogun state chapter, till his death, he's the daddy of prime actor, Segun Ogungbe. It could be recall he was reported dead a year ago Saturday, November 28, 2012, sequel to the mistake people made to announce him dead as opposed to his elder brother, yet another experienced movie story, Pa Akin Ogungbe who died at 78

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