Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Boy Defiles, Kills, then Hangs his Landlord’s 4-year-old Daughter
By bombing Yugoslavia US wipes floor with int'l law - Expert
15 years ago the United States cut up Yugoslavia's map. If prior to that Washington had played behind the scenes, in the situation of Serbia the Americans acted openly. Without the UN SC resolution, the NATO bombed peaceful cities for 11 weeks ruthlessly destroying the civilian and military infrastructure, thus in essence wiping the floor with international law.
What in the West would later be called "humanitarian intervention" has in fact nothing to do with humanism – 78 days of bombing took lives of 2,000 people, two thirds of whom were peaceful civilians. Over 10,000 people were wounded.
Terrorism: Atiku restates call for foreign assistance
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his call on the Federal Government to enlist international support in its current war against terrorism.
In a statement by his media office, the former Vice President reacting to the May 1 explosion at Nyanya, Abuja, said it was high time Nigeria solicited international support to tackle its tough and seemingly intractable security challenges.
Abuja shutdown is illegal – Gbajabiamila
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday decried the Federal Government’s decision to shut down the nation’s capital, Abuja, for the World Economic Forum.
He said the government’s action was illegal and could not be defended in law.
The forum holds in Abuja between Wednesday and Friday this week.
The government has ordered the closure of its offices for the period except for those providing essential services.
It also advised private organisations with large number of employees to shut down for the three days.
But, Gbajabiamila faulted the decision, saying that it breached the Public Holidays Act.
“This government continues to falter at every turn and gets it wrong on daily basis,” a statement by his research aide, Mr. Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart, quoted the minority leader as saying.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Ex-Ekiti gov, Oni, defects to APC
Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Segun Oni, has abandoned the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Mr. Ayo Fayose, to team up with Governor Kayode Fayemi preparatory to the June 21 governorship election.
Oni made known his decision in Ifaki Ekiti on Monday during Fayemi’s visit to his residence before the campaign rally held in the town.
Oni’s decision to join forces with Fayemi was applauded by the supporters of the two politicians who were present at the meeting.
The former governor said,
Alleged US Advisory: Fashola Cautions against creating Panic with improperly managed Information
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Monday spoke on the reported issuance of a travel advisory by the United States to its citizens to avoid visiting certain places in Lagos, maintaining that if indeed the statement was issued, it clearly violated the conventional global obligation on freedom from fear.
The Governor who spoke in an interview with State House Correspondents at the Lagos House, Ikeja added the first poser he would like to raise was whether the travel warning was a US Government release and that if indeed it was, it raises new dimensions in the obligations of nations to secure peace and cooperate with one another.
Family Of 7 Found Dead In Lagos
The man identified as Etim Edet and members of his family were discovered days after they had died in their sleep on their beds at their home in Badigo area of Ijede in Ikorodu.
Watch The Emotional Meltdown Of Patience Jonathan On Live TV
R.I.P: Ex-Governor Of Lagos State, Sir Michael Otedola dies
FFK accuses some'important individuals' of sponsoring Boko Haram in new article
"My worst fears have been confirmed and sadly the Haramites of Boko have struck again. Another terrible bomb blast has taken place in Abuja and many innocent people have been butchered, slaughtered and maimed. At the last count the number of those killed is no less than 39 despite attempts by the international and local media to play the number of casualties down. This damning display of primordial and pure savagery by Boko Haram comes barely two weeks after over 100 innocent people, including women and children, were killed by another bomb, on the same spot and by the same people. This is surely too much for us to bear.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
'How we jumped out of Boko Haram truck' - girls who escaped reveal
What is your name?
Sawok: My name is Amina Sawok.
Walse: My name is Thabita Walse.
WEF: Presidential guards deployed in Abuja airport
Soldiers from the Presidential Guard have been deployed in the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport,Abuja ahead of the commencement of the World Economic Forum on Africa which takes place between May 7 and 9, 2014
Ex- Kwara State Governor, Adamu Attah Dies
According to PREMIUM TIMES, Mr. Attah died on Thursday at the Abuja National hospital after a brief illness.
A relative of the deceased, Suleiman Attah, confirmed the death to newsmen
It was further gathered that the deceased would be buried on Friday in his home town of Okene, Kogi State.
Justice Oputa Kicked the Bucket at 96
A former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, died on Sunday at age 96. He died of a stroke-related ailment.
A son of the departed jurist and musician, Mr. Charles Oputa (aka Charly Boy), confirmed the death of his father in a statement.
“The Family of Justice Chukwudifu Oputa wishes to announce the passing to glory of the eminent jurist and a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria at the age of 96 years. He passed on peacefully on Sunday afternoon (May 4, 2014) after recovering from a brief illness. Funeral announcements will soon be released by the family,” Charles’ statement read.
How Borno Governor caused kidnap of Chibok schoolgirls – WAEC
“The Borno state government also refused to relocate the students from Chibok to safer places like Maiduguri.”
The kidnap of over 250 schoolgirls in Chibok may not have occurred if the Borno State Government had heeded the advice of an examination body, fresh facts have emerged.
Aware of the poor security situation in Borno and worried about the safety of students, the West African Examination Council, WAEC, declined to conduct its Senior School Certificate Examination in unsafe parts of Borno, including Chibok.
Mercy Johnson talks about missing school girls
The star actress writes on the missing Chibok girls. Find her article below...
Sometimes, our realities remind us of the pain of others. My reality as a mother is that I get to see my daughter every day, while the reality of the mothers of the kidnapped 234 Chibok girls is that they don’t even know where their daughters are.
I looked at my daughter and tears came to my eyes that some mothers have the privileges of seeing their kids on a daily basis while the mothers of the kidnapped girls can only console themselves with memories. Continue...
Photos from BringBackOurGirls protest hold in Newyork and D.C
Deadly Twin Bomb Explosion hit Mombasa, Kenya
According to a Sky News report, one blast happened at a busy bus station in Mwembe Tayari, near the city centre, when grenades were thrown into a crowded minibus killing at least three people, and wounding seven others. The other explosion occurred at a well-known beach resort hotel, the Reef Hotel, in the Nyali area of the city, although no casualties are reported in that explosion. A bag was said to have been dropped by the entrance of the hotel which was later discovered to contain the explosive.
Southern states prepare against Boko Haram
Governments of states in the southern part of the country are bracing for possible attacks by the Boko Haram sect. There are fears that the sect, which has its base in the North-East, may extend its targets to the South.
The terrorist group had claimed responsibility for several attacks and kidnappings in the northern part of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Abuja, the seat of the Nigerian government, has recorded three major attacks in 2014 alone.
Boko Haram suspects in detention at the headquarters of the Department of State Services attempted a jailbreak on March 30, leading to a shootout. The terrorists have also attacked Nyanya, Abuja twice, killing over 100 and injuring many others.
4 Died in well trying to retrieve bucket in Cross Rivers State
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