Prince Charles' drawing parallel with Hitler an act of 'non-royal behavior'- Putin

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President Vladimir Putin on Saturday described British Prince Charles' reported comparison of the Russian leader with Nazi German dictator Adolf Hitler as an act of "non-royal behavior."

"I haven't heard this phrase. If it is true, it is, of course, unacceptable. I think he realizes this. He is a well-mannered person. I have met him and other members of the royal family. It's non-royal behavior," Putin said at a meeting in St. Petersburg with the chiefs of global news agencies, Interfax reports.

President GEJ. welcomes Nigeria’s election to a non-permanent seat on the UN Security coucil

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President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan welcomes Nigeria’s election today to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council with a total of 186 out of a possible 193 votes.

On behalf of the Federal Government and people of Nigeria, President Jonathan wishes to convey his sincere appreciation of the support of all member-countries of the United Nations who voted for Nigeria’s election to the Security Council.

The President believes that today’s endorsement of Nigeria’s candidature for the Security Council seat by the vast majority of member-countries is a glowing expression of support and encouragement for Nigeria’s active participation in the promotion of  peace, security and political stability in Africa and other parts of the world.

Gunmen Rob Makarfi Bank, Wreak Havoc For Two Hours "Non-stop"

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On Sunday, October 13, armed robbers stormed an area Keystone Bank situated in Makarfi, Kaduna State, taking an undisclosed amount of cash with them.
The gunmen attacked the local police station and the financial institution with explosives, shooting sporadically.
The attack, based on the eyewitnesees, happened at about 9 pm, and lasted for about two hours, uninterrupted.

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VIDEO: Students Protest Non Release Of Their Jamb Results

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Students have complained that the biometric verification was not properly done by JAMB officers and has resulted in not being able to view results. Many have taken to twitter & facebook to voice their complaints.

 A student had complained that she didn’t get scanned before the examination, and was told by JAMB examination officers not to worry about it. Now that the result is out she cant log in to the website to view her results.  It is reported that about 68,000 results have been withheld for one reason or another, but this number is not confirmed.  The JAMB results have been particularly lower this year with mean scores much lower that the average.  See video of protest that took place in Edo State.

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Reps move to criminalise late, non-payment of salaries

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A new bill before the House of Representatives has proposed stiff penalties for employers of labour in both the public and private sectors who fail to pay or delay the payment of workers’ salaries.

The bill passed second reading on Tuesday, getting the support of the majority of lawmakers at a session presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal.

It also proposes that underpayment of workers’ wages; pension and emolument will attract sanctions.

According to the sponsor of the bill and House Minority Leader, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the penalties will include the loss of 10 to 20 per cent of the value of the delayed salary.

PROTEST: Militants Set Cars On Fire As They Protest Non-Payment Of Salaries In Bayelsa

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Militants under the federal government subsidy scheme have launched a protest in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State capital. Eyewitnesses say the angry militants are setting cars on fire as they protest the government’s refusal to pay their allowances.

The militants are reportedly owed over two months’ salary, and their peaceful way of expressing their grievances to the government seemed to be ineffective. The militants seen on Otiotio road, towards Yenezue gene in the state capital are setting up barricades as they continue their protest.

21 Ex-Militant Return After Completing Non-Violence Training In South Africa

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Twenty-one leaders of former agitators in the Niger-Delta region on Tuesday returned from South Africa after completing a non-violence and leadership and business development training. The leaders returned aboard a South African Airways flight, along with the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta  and Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Mr Kingsley Kuku.