Party asks court to stop pro-Jonathan rallies

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The Hope Democratic Party has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria from further holding rallies for President Goodluck Jonathan’s second term bid.

The party, through its suit filed on Wednesday, argued that the rallies were violating provisions of the constitution.

The defendants in the suit are President Jonathan, the Attorney General of the Federation, the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Peoples Democratic Party and the Inspector General of Police.
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Switzerland vote 'yes' for 'stop mass immigration' initiative, and set limits on immigration from EU

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Swiss voters on Sunday backed proposals to reintroduce immigration quotas with the European Union, Swiss television reported - a result that calls into question bilateral accords with the EU and could irk multinational companies. Some 50.3 percent backed the "Stop mass immigration" initiative. The outcome obliges the government to turn the initiative into law withing three years. 

While neutral Switzerland is not a member of the EU, its immigration policy is based on free movement of citizens to and from the EU, with some exceptions, as well as allowing in a restricted number of non-EU citizens.

That pact on free movement of people, which came into force 12 years ago, was signed as part of a package of agreements with the EU, some of which could now be in danger of unravelling, to say nothing of the effect on a globally oriented economy that employs large numbers of foreign professionals.

Photo Of the day ! (Stop Attacking the Wrong People)

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We need to stop attacking the wrong people.

Conference won’t stop Nigeria’s break-up – Retired Bishop ( What do you think?)

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Retired Bishop of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Lagos-West Diocese, Rt. Rev. Peter Adebiyi, has faulted those who do not want the proposed national conference to lead to Nigeria’s break-up.

He said there are several indications that the nationalities in the country are living together under duress. He said this was evident in the high level of religious intolerance being experienced, which was reflected in politics.

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Stop overheating the polity, “Love your country above anything. This bickering must stop" - Gowon cautions politicians

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A former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has appealed to Nigerian politicians to stop overheating the polity, asking them to sheathe their swords in the overall interest of the country.

Gowon spoke in Abuja on Monday as the Chairman of the Edwin Kaigbodo Clark Foundation’s N25bn fund raising ceremony.

He said, “Love your country above anything. This bickering must stop. You must replace this bickering with love, patriotism and loyalty. Shower our fatherland with love and strength.

“Let us look at the future; there is greater room for all of us. There is no country we have than Nigeria. I am an apolitical solder. I don’t get involved in politics; I have the love and loyalty of all.”

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Stop Misleading Nigerians – Okupe's message to Tinubu

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Presidential Adviser Doyin Okupe responded swiftly to former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s characterization of the proposed national conference as a Greek Gift.

He pointedly charged the leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), to stop misleading Nigerians.

Okupe at a press conference to counter Tinubu, he declared that “It is heart-warming that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally made seeming a volte – face on his initial opposition to the convocation of a national Dialogue/Conference by President Goodluck Jonathan in his October 1st National Broadcast.

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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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Police Aggression: 1st Class graduate shot dead after trying to stop a Policeman from beating his girlfriend

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A 30-year old first class graduate of Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Moses Murtala Aminu, has been shot dead by a policeman.

The victim had left his 67, Ahmadu Ahijo Street, Narayi-Highcost family residence last week Sunday full of life for a party at Barnawa , Kaduna, but could not return home as he was killed by a police constable.

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"I Will Stop £3000 Visa Bond" says, UK Deputy PM

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Hope rose yesterday for Nigerian first time visitors to the United Kingdom, who may be affected by the planned introduction of £3,000 (about N700,000, (visa bond as British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg vowed to block the implementation of the policy.

The British Government plans a new visa policy that will

see some “high risk” first time visitors deposit £3,000 in bond before being given visas.

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Tukur faction asks court to stop Baraje group

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The Alhaji Bamanga Tukur faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday, asked an Abuja Federal High Court to restrain the Abubakar Baraje faction from parading itself as the national executive of the party.

The Tukur faction filed the application through its lawyer, Tochukwu Onwugbufor, SAN.

The plaintiffs included Tukur and the PDP national officers elected at the party’s August 31, 2013, national convention at the Eagle Square, in Abuja.

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"Nobody can stop me from contesting in 2014" — Opeyemi Bamidele

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The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Budget and Research, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele, has said his determination to contest the 2014 governorship election in Ekiti State was unstoppable.

Bamidele spoke in Ado Ekiti on Saturday while addressing his supporters who are members of the Action Congress of Nigeria. Surprisingly, some members of the Peoples Democratic Party were seen at the event which was held along Basiri Road. The event was held under the platform of ‘Ekiti Bibire Coalition.’

Leaders of the ACN including Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, had on Wednesday in Ado Ekiti, endorsed Governor Kayode Fayemi for second term. Tinubu had asked Bamidele to drop his ambition saying the right time would come for him to contest but the lawmaker insisted that nothing could stop him from contesting the poll. 

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Oshiomhole to Jang: Stop “Jang-ing” About NGF Chairmanship

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The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has criticized his Plateau State counterpart, Jonah Jang, for “parading” himself as the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum with a spiteful rebuke to stop “Jang-ing” about the position. 

Mr. Oshiomhole spoke on Thursday at the ninth Triennial Delegates Conference of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja, where he berated labour leaders for failing to publicly condemn the controversy that has trailed the election. 

“When the facts are so clear, Comrade President of TUC, you can’t be quiet. You must take a position, if you believe from all that you have heard and seen. If you believe that Jang won, say so. And if you know that he did not, tell him to stop Janging,” Mr. Oshiomhole said, referring to the president of the Trade Union Congress, Peter Esele. '

Stop Witch-hunting Fashola - Lagos Assembly

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against making inciting statements that could best be described as an attempt to witch-hunt the administration of Governor Babatunde Fashola.

The House made this point while condemning the call by the Lagos State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Tunji Shelle, on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe Governor Fashola.

“Boko Haram Will Stop Killing, If Jonathan Doesn’t Run For Presidency In 2015″

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The President of Ondo State Unification of Cherubim and Seraphim, Primate Ademisokun Turton has stated that the incessant killings by the outlawed Islamic sect,Boko Haram will come to an end as soon as President Goodluck Jonathan discloses his 2015 political ambition.

The cleric said this in Akure, Ondo state capital at the inauguration of the Unification of the Churches in the state that the insecurity situation in Nigeria will come to an end the moment President Goodluck Jonathan makes it public that he is not re-contesting in 2015.

 According to him, “amnesty or no amnesty, the activities of the sect will continue until our President speaks out on his political ambition come 2015.”

'Stop indulging in ora-l se-x now!' CLAM pastor Wole Oladiyun warns

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Senior Pastor of Christ Livingspring Apostolic Ministry, (CLAM) pastor Wole Oladiyun says people who indulge in ora-l se-x are damaging their glory.

"Homosexualism, lesbianism, beslialism and incest will disfigure your glory. God hates them. Prostitution, adultery and fornication will grieve a glorious destiny. May I equally add that men and women sucking their private parts are damaging their glories. Demonic partners have done a lot of havoc through this act. Honestly, it is simply unhygienic and dirty.

I like unhygienic and dirty. Dear future husband, please take note! Hehe!

Stop Sleeping With My Wife –– Husband Fights Lagos Speaker

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Is it for money or what? Why should a married woman be sleeping with a married man...

Lagos State Speaker, Adeyemi Ikuforiji had more than he bargained for recently as he was embarrassed by the husband of a staffer at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Ogundele. 

Sources said the husband of the woman, said to be a member of the protocol team, accused the Lagos speaker of having an ‘extra marital affair’ with his wife, Mrs. Ogundele.

He was said to have stormed the speaker’s office and seriously warned the number three citizen of Lagos State to stay off his wife or be ready for his action. Insiders revealed security detail and other stake holders around quickly moved in to contain the situation.

Neither APC Nor Panadol Can Stop Jonathan - Alhaji Ahmed Gulak

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"If the President decides to run, no individual or group can attempt to deny him his constitutional entitlement. It is not going to happen.  Neither APC nor Panadol can stop him" - Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, Political Adviser to the President.vol NB: Picture is Moment after African Nation's Cup final whistle.

Study: Diet soda increases the risk of diabetes. Stop Drinking This Thing !!!!

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Here's an article I found online a few days ago. Might be useful info for some of us. See it below...

Yet another study confirms what people have been saying for ages: Stop drinking diet soda. Like, right now. Drinking just one 12-ounce can of an artificially sweetened fizzy drink per week can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes by 33 percent, French researchers found, and given that most people don't stop at a single weekly serving, your real risk for diabetes could actually be much higher.

Mentally Ill Girl Gives Birth At Kaduna Bus Stop

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At about 9.am yesterday, a mentally ill girl delivered a baby at the popular new barrack bus stop near the Federal Secretariat, Kaduna.

The incident brings to three the number of times mentally ill women have delivered babies at that same bus stop in recent times. The bus stop is just a stone throw from the Kawo police station and the Hassan Usman Katsina, Kaduna State House. It was gathered that the girl, who has been in that area for almost a year delivered her baby around 9.am unaided, and that it was the cry of the baby that attracted passersby. It was further gathered that shortly after she delivered, women passing by rushed to her, and used their wrappers and head-ties to cover her.

Banks In Lagos Stop N100 Charge On Use Of ATMs

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Banks in Lagos have cancelled the N100 charge on customers’ use of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) withdrawal from other banks.

NAN visit to some banks on Tuesday showed that the banks had since Monday complied with the new trend. This followed the Bankers Committee’s directive that the banks should stop charging N100 with effect from Dec. 17. Some customers in separate interviews with NAN said that they were happy with the development and expressed the hope that more positive developments would be made in the sector in 2013.Mr Kunle Adewale, an Information Technology expert and a customer with GTB, said that the development showed that customers would no longer suffer unwarranted banks’ charges.