Sunday, 6 August 2017
Late Nigerian broadcaster and actor, Adebayo Faleti to be buried on September 8
Late Nigerian broadcaster and actor, Adebayo Faleti to be buried on September 8
The family of late Nigerian poet, journalist, writer and actor, Adebayo Faleti who died at the age of 86 last week has announced Friday, September 8, 2017 as the date for his final burial.
The announcement was made by Ayoola Faleti Esq who released a statement about the burial arrangement on behalf of the family on social media
This is to announce the funeral arrangements for our late patriach, Alagba Prince Dr. Adebayo Mosobalaje Ajibade Akande Faleti.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017: Night of Tributes and performances
Venue: International Conference Center, University of Ibadan.
Wednesday September 6, 2017: Commendation Service
Venue: Salem Baptist Church, Yemetu - Ibadan
Thursday September 7, 2017: Lying In State at his residence, Olororo Ojoo, Ibadan.
Friday September 8, 2017: Final Burial Ceremony
Venue: Isokun Baptist Church, Oyo. Interment follows at Agboye village, Oyo.
Signed:
Ayoola Faleti Esq
For and on Behalf of the entire family
Friday, 9 June 2017
NEW MUSIC BY G1 FT DJ RAYFIZZY
We bring to you the most anticipated single from G1 featuring the dynamic Dj Rayfizzy and he titles this one 'OFEPAMI'
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Germany has no plans to increase economic sanctions on Russia
Germany has no plans to increase economic sanctions on Russia
Reuters citing German Chancellor Angela Merkel from 11/11 says no plans to impose additional economic sanctions against Russia concerning the role of Moscow in Ukraine, but she was not satisfied about the truce is broken and Confederate conducted separate elections.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Source: DM)
Merkel said: "We are not satisfied with the current status of the deal Minsk due largely to the terms of this agreement are not being enforced."
On the same day, at a meeting with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin, High Representative in charge of security policy and foreign policy of the European Union (EU) Federica Mogherini said EU ministers will discuss whether this volume have increased the sanctions Russia or not, and how to support Ukraine in ministerial meetings scheduled to take place next week in Brussels (Belgium) ./.
Italy paralyzed by general strike nationwide
Italy paralyzed by general strike nationwide
Traffic in 25 major cities of Italy was paralyzed completely "black Friday" when thousands of people took to the streets across the country to protest against labor reforms of the Italian street phu.Cac spill protesters flooded the last working day of the week.General strike was organized under the call of the largest labor unions throughout the country and has attracted the participation of the working class in society.
Hundreds of thousands of people, including the transport sector workers, craftsmen, teachers and students ... simultaneously to the streets of the city of Rome, Milan, Turin, Padua, Genoa, Florence, Bologna, Naples, Caserta, Bari Palermo ... to oppose plans to reform the labor and economic policies of the government.
The protests and strikes led traffic in the city center more congestion.
22 flights were delayed at Fiumicino international airport by the airline staff leave.
Even at some points of conflict between police and protesters.
In the capital of Rome, some extremists threw eggs, stones and fireworks at the headquarter of the Ministry of economy, the German Embassy and a number of other agencies. Its headquarters was also attacked by Acea earlier implementation of policies of privatization and reduce labor.
In Milan, the second largest city of Italy, at least five people were injured when police dispersed a large-scale marches of protesters.
Meanwhile, in Naples, the beltway congestion due to tens of thousands of people spilled into the street, blocking the cars in the city.
In Bologna, Genoa and Padua, clashes broke out between police and protesters.
According to the Italian press, this is only the first phase in a major protest campaign on a national scale by the unions against the government's reforms, particularly labor reforms and budget bill 2015 be submitted to the National Assembly early next month.
Labor reform bill, with the provision that allows businesses could lay off workers, is a major cause of serious conflict between the Italian government today with the union as well as the smaller left-wing parties .
The union said it would continue to fight to protect the rights of workers and forcing the government to cancel the amended Article 18 of the Employment Act (Jobs Act).
"CGIL will continue to organize protests and a general strike across the country in the future," the union leader Susanna CAMUSSO statement.
Under the plan, the bill will be submitted to Parliament for approval early next month. This bill is the European Union (EU) and economic organizations - financial prized for enabling businesses can hire new workers and attract more foreign investment in Italy in time economy is declining.
Bloody bombings in Nigerian schools, 78 students were killed
Bloody bombings in Nigerian schools, 78 students were killed
At least 78 students were killed and nearly 45 children were injured when a bomb exploded in a school yard in northeast Nigeria yesterday morning 10/11.
The bodies of the students killed in the bombing.
Police sources said the bomb exploded at around 7:30 am local time (13h30 the same day in Vietnam) in secondary schools in the capital city of Potiskum Yobe state.
The explosion happened right at the beginning of the week when focused around 2,000 students lined up under the schoolyard to hear her reminding principal.
The surviving witness said the bomber was disguised as a school student and a bomb concealed in a backpack.
"A loud bang and made dozens of students were killed, many of them wounded," a spokesman for the National Police Emmanuel Ojukwu said.
"All of them feverishly. The number of victims was transferred to the hospital so much, "an employee of the Potiskum General Hospital described the atmosphere in the hospital for reporters.
According to this person, many students may be cut off a body part due to his injuries.
The bodies of 78 students aged 11-20 were also taken to the hospital morgue waiting to identify the bodies. Many children have been burnt very difficult to recognize.
Police have sealed off all roads leading to schools and hospitals to serve the investigation and prevent the next bombing.
Last week, the city of Potiskum also happened a suicide bombing claimed the lives of 30 people. This is the first bombings carried out by the group Boko Haram in Potiskum town in the past several months.
Boko Haram has become a major security threat to Nigeria's most since 2009, when the insurgency forces establish Islamic state in the north. Violence linked to Boko Haram has killed more than 10,000 people and left hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.
In addition to the bloody attacks, the group also carried out the kidnapping, which is typically more than 200 kidnappings Chibok girls in the village, Borno state, in northern Nigeria.
THE ENTIRE 150 PEOPLE ON BOARD GERMANWINGS (Germany) WHICH KILLED
The aircraft due to cheap airline Germanwings (Germany) operating falling slopes of the French Alps that all 150 people on board were killed, including 16 students.
Germanwings flight confirmation on from Barcelona to Duesseldorf fell with 144 passengers and 6 crew members.
France's interior minister said late on 24-3 a black box found the ill-fated plane will be checked immediately. Black box above were found at the scene, from the Riviera city of Nice - France 100 km to the north.
According to French media reports, the first black box found contains the exchange inside the cockpit of the aircraft, referred to as "CVC". And the second box contains all the data of the flight is to continue to be searched.
"Currently the plane crash like a horror movie" - Frank-Walter German Foreign Minister Steinmeier said after inspecting the scene from the air.
The scene of the crash. Photo: EPA
A plane debris in the German flag. Photo: Daily Mail
Mystery covers accidents cause more confusing. French aviation officials said the plane was a distress signal just a few minutes before the fall. However, the Department of Civil Aviation of France then rejected this information. Therefore, can not explain why the plane crashed near the 10,000 meters in just 8 minutes, but no signal for help.
Rescue helicopter near the scene. Photo: Matrixpictures .
Friday, 2 June 2017
US warns Beijing on South China Sea islands
US warns Beijing on South China Sea islands
The US will not accept China's militarisation of man-made islands in the South China Sea, Defence Secretary James Mattis has warned.
Speaking at a security conference in Singapore, he said such moves undermined regional stability.
China's territorial claims in the resource-rich South China Sea are contested by several nations.
At the same time, Gen Mattis praised Beijing's efforts to restrain North Korea's missile and nuclear activity.
His comments came shortly after the UN Security Council had expanded targeted sanctions against North Korea in response to a series of missile tests conducted by Pyongyang this year.
The 15-member council voted unanimously to back the sanctions after weeks of negotiations between the US and China.
Speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue forum, Gen Mattis said: "We oppose countries militarising artificial islands and enforcing excessive maritime claims.
"We cannot and will not accept unilateral, coercive changes to the status quo."
President Donald Trump and other senior US officials have repeatedly stated that America would protect its interests in the South China Sea, a key shipping route.
During his nomination hearing earlier this year, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that the US was "going to have to send China a clear signal that first, the island-building stops and second, your access to those islands also is not going to be allowed."
In response, the Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing would "remain firm to defend its rights in the region"
But in Singapore Gen Mattis also struck a positive note on US-China relations, saying that while competition between the two countries "is bound to occur, conflict is not inevitable".
The biggest question amongst Asian delegates attending the forum has been how much of a role the US will continue to play in this increasingly tense region, the BBC's Karishma Vaswani in Singapore reports.
She adds that Gen Mattis sought to reassure his peers that the US was not turning its back on Asia.
SOURCE;BBC NEWS
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Kabul bomb: Diplomatic zone attack kills dozens
Kabul bomb: Diplomatic zone attack kills dozens
A powerful vehicle bomb has hit the diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing at least 80 people and injuring 350.
It struck near Zanbaq Square in the heavily fortified zone, with civilians said to be the main casualties.
The morning rush-hour blast created a massive crater and blew out windows and doors hundreds of metres away.
The Taliban have denied carrying out the attack. There has been no word so far from so-called Islamic State.
Both groups have been behind recent attacks in the country.
The BBC has said that Mohammed Nazir, a driver for the corporation's Afghan service, died in the explosion.
When and where did the attack take place?
The bomb went off at about 08:25 local time (03:55 GMT) during rush hour at the diplomatic quarter.
Makeshift ambulances carried wounded away from the scene, as frantic relatives gathered both at the cordoned-off perimeter of the blast site and later at hospitals to try to locate loved ones.
Images showed dozens of blackened and burned out cars. More than 50 vehicles were destroyed.
Basir Mujahid a spokesman for Kabul police, told Reuters news agency the explosion had taken place close to the German embassy but added it was "hard to say what the exact target is".
There are many other key buildings in the area, including the presidential palace and a number of embassies, including the British.
Some reports say the bomb was in a lorry or water tanker. One Western diplomatic source told Agence France-Presse it was packed with more than 1,500kg of explosives
The BBC's Harun Najafizada in Kabul says questions are already being asked about how the vehicle could have penetrated such a heavily fortified area, with its 3m (10ft) high blast walls, to carry out the deadliest attack in the capital in years.
Who were the casualties?
Initial reports suggest civilians bore the brunt of the casualties.
Gunmen kidnap lawmaker on Abuja-Kaduna highway
GUNMEN KIDNAP LAWMAKER ON ABUJA-KADUNA HIGHWAY
KANO – Kwakwaso’s political family was thrown into shock Wednesday following reports that a member representing Sumaila/Takai Federal Constituency, Garba Durbunde, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen around Abuja-Jere axis of the Abuja-Kaduna highway.
Garba Durbunde, a longstanding political associate of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was a Commissioner for Rural and Community Development after a brilliant stint at the Kano House of Assembly.
It is learn that the unfortunate incident forced Kwankwasiyya political movement in Kano to cancelled much publicized engagement designed to honor Dr Ali Danyaro.
Garba Durbunde, a longstanding political associate of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was a Commissioner for Rural and Community Development after a brilliant stint at the Kano House of Assembly.
It is learn that the unfortunate incident forced Kwankwasiyya political movement in Kano to cancelled much publicized engagement designed to honor Dr Ali Danyaro.
In a reaction to the unfortunate incident, Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje condemned the act and tasked the police to secured his release from captivity.
A statement issued by the Governor and signed by the Commissioner of Information and Culture, Comrade Mohammed Garba described the incident as “an act of wickedness perpetrated by evil and cold-hearted elements.”
The press statement noted that “Governor Ganduje, was shocked by the news of the sad and unfortunate event, particularly at this holy month of Ramadan, condemned it in the strongest term as an act of wickedness perpetrated by evil and cold-hearted elements.”
source:Vanguard news
Photos: Masquerades invade mosque, attack Muslims in Ikun Ekiti
Police officers arrived the community on time to avert a clash between the Muslims and the traditional worshipers. See more photos after the cut...
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
Video: Nigerians can now own houses with N30,000 - Yemi Osinbajo
Video: Nigerians can now own houses with N30,000 - Yemi Osinbajo
Acting president, Yemi Osibanjo has revealed that under the N100 billion social housing scheme of the present administration anyone who can afford N30,000 will be able to own a house.
This he made known while speaking at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday May 29th at an event tagged "A Smile for Every Nigerian" organised to commemorate the administration's second anniversary.
He said; "This is 100bn set aside for the Family Home Fund our Social Housing Project. The 100b is a yearly contribution to our N1trn Social Housing Fund, the largest in the history of the country. The World Bank and the African Development Bank are contributors to the Fund. From this Fund, developers will borrow 80% of the cost of project and counter fund with their own 20%.
Speaking further he said; "The same fund will enable us to provide inexpensive mortgages for hundreds of thousands across the country who want to own homes. Anyone who can afford N30,000 will be able to buy a home under our new social housing fund scheme. Already, the project has started in 11 states. We expect that this family housing fund will jump start and expand construction exponentially across the country."
Watch the video after the cut...
https://youtu.be/laTZYiPIR0c
Thursday, 13 April 2017
US intelligence intercepts communications between Syrian military and chemical experts
US intelligence intercepts communications between Syrian military and chemical experts
A senior US official confirms that the US military and intelligence community has intercepted communications featuring Syrian military and chemical experts talking about preparations for the sarin attack that took place in Idlib last week.
The intercepts were part of an immediate review of all intelligence in the hours after the attack to confirm responsibility for the use of chemical weapons in an attack in northwestern Syria, which killed at least 70 people.
US officials have said that there is "no doubt" that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is responsible for the attack. The US did not know prior to the attack it was going to happen, the official emphasized.
So far there are no intelligence intercepts that have been found directly confirming that Russian military or intelligence officials communicated about the attack. The official said the likelihood is the Russians are more careful in their communications to avoid being intercepted.
Fight against ISIS: US military drops “mother of all bombs” in Afghanistan
Fight against ISIS: US military drops “mother of all bombs” in Afghanistan
A few hours ago, the US military dropped America's most powerful non-nuclear bomb on ISIS targets in Afghanistan and it's the first time this type of weapon has been used in battle.
According to Pentagon spokesman Adam Stump, a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB), nicknamed the "mother of all bombs," was dropped at 7:32 pm local time.
A MOAB is a 21,600-pound, GPS-guided munition. The bomb was dropped by an MC-130 aircraft, stationed in Afghanistan and operated by Air Force Special Operations Command.
Officials said the target was an ISIS cave and tunnel complex and personnel in the Achin district of the Nangarhar province.
Sunday, 9 April 2017
Egypt announces 3months State Of Emergency following church bombings
Egypt announces 3months State Of Emergency following church bombings
'A series of steps will be taken, most importantly, the announcement of a state of emergency for three months after legal and constitution steps are taken,' Sisi said in a speech aired on state television. '
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) armed group claimed responsibility for the bombings in the Nile Delta cities of Alexandria and Tanta, which killed the people who were celebrating Palm Sunday.
Saturday, 8 April 2017
Two female suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri
Two female suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri
“At about 0520hrs today (Saturday), two female suicide bombers with improvised explosives device strapped to their bodies attempted to enter a mosque at Juddumuri village, after the Federal High Court.
They were intercepted and prevented by the Muslim worshippers. In the process, one of them detonated her vest, killing both of them and injuring five other persons. The injured were rushed to the State Specialist Hospital, while the remains of the suicide bombers were evacuated by the State Emergency Management Agency”he said
Heartless! 63 year old disabled grandma brutally beaten by thugs over her son's £100 cannabis debt
Heartless! 63 year old disabled grandma brutally beaten by thugs over her son's £100 cannabis debt
The men proceeded to physically assault the elderly woman with their fist and bat, then robbed her.
The two men were arrested and faced trial. Stephen Morton was convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm and conspiracy to commit robbery, while Nathan Clark, plead guilty to causing GBH with intent and conspiracy to commit robbery before the trial. They have both been jailed.
Photos: Man jumps into a canal in Lagos
Photos: Man jumps into a canal in Lagos
A man jumped into the canal under the Festac link bridge in Lagos this morning. Efforts are being made to rescue him from the canal by local divers. More details later.
Monday, 3 April 2017
21-year-old Nigerian Mo Adeniran wins The Voice UK
21-year-old Nigerian Mo Adeniran wins The Voice UK
21-year-old UK born Nigerian Mo Adeniran was last night crowned the winner of the The Voice UK 2017 during the show’s finale.
Mo, who works night shifts at a hotel, beat other contestants with his rendition of Iron Sky which had the judges turning their chairs. His victory left him in shock while his mentor, Jennifer Hudson, burst into tears of joy.
“Thank you everyone at home, I just want to say thank you to Jennifer and all the coaches. An amazing thank you to the most phenomenal person I have ever met, thank you Jennifer,” Mo said after he was announced winner.
Mo also won a record deal with Polydor Records and the company congratulated him via their Twitter account.
“CONGRATS TO @imjustcalledmo FOR WINNING THE VOICE UK! We'll be seeing you soon,” they wrote.
Below is the video of his rendition of Iron Sky.
Thursday, 30 March 2017
7-month-old baby fighting for her life after being raped by step father in Katsina State
7-month-old baby fighting for her life after being raped by step father in Katsina State
A seven-month-old baby is fighting for her life at the Turai Umar Yaradua Maternity and Children Hospital, Katsina after she was allegedly raped by her step father, Magaji Dansade.
According to Daily Trust, Dansade raped his step daughter last week in his house at Dangaske Village in Musawa local government.The spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, Isa Gambo, who confirmed the incident said the suspect has since been arrested and the Commissioner of Police is expected to brief on the matter tomorrow.
Photo: Nigerian man and his Ugandan girlfriend arrested with 1kg of heroin in India
Photo: Nigerian man and his Ugandan girlfriend arrested with 1kg of heroin in India
Police in Mohali, India police have arrested a Nigerian national and his Ugandan girlfriend and recovered 1 kg of heroin, worth around Rs 5 crore, from their possession.
The Nigerian suspect simply identified as Neubuz and Helen from Uganda were nabbed on Tuesday, March 28th, following the arrest of three persons, including two women, from whom the police had recovered 500 gm of heroin, worth Rs 2.5 crore, two days ago.
The Nigerian suspect simply identified as Neubuz and Helen from Uganda were nabbed on Tuesday, March 28th, following the arrest of three persons, including two women, from whom the police had recovered 500 gm of heroin, worth Rs 2.5 crore, two days ago.
"During interrogation, the trio had stated that they had procured the heroin from the Nigerian national and his friend, both putting up in Delhi," said Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Kuldeep Singh Chahal.The Mohali CIA wing conducted a raid on their rented accommodation in Delhi and nabbed them with the booty. The police said earlier both accused had visited India in 2011 on a tourist visa for three months.
"They again came here last month on a six-month tourist visa. The accused posed as cloth merchants, but were drug peddlers," said the SSP.
During preliminary interrogation, the foreign nationals said they used to get the drug from another Nigerian national, staying in Noida.
"Investigations are on in this regard," said the police.
Both accused were produced before a local court on Wednesday, March 29th, which remanded them in five-day police custody. A case has been registered under Sections 21, 22, 25, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act at the Mataur police station.
Photo: Nigerian man and his Ugandan girlfriend arrested with 1kg of heroin in India
Photo: Nigerian man and his Ugandan girlfriend arrested with 1kg of heroin in India
Police in Mohali, India police have arrested a Nigerian national and his Ugandan girlfriend and recovered 1 kg of heroin, worth around Rs 5 crore, from their possession.
The Nigerian suspect simply identified as Neubuz and Helen from Uganda were nabbed on Tuesday, March 28th, following the arrest of three persons, including two women, from whom the police had recovered 500 gm of heroin, worth Rs 2.5 crore, two days ago.
The Nigerian suspect simply identified as Neubuz and Helen from Uganda were nabbed on Tuesday, March 28th, following the arrest of three persons, including two women, from whom the police had recovered 500 gm of heroin, worth Rs 2.5 crore, two days ago.
"During interrogation, the trio had stated that they had procured the heroin from the Nigerian national and his friend, both putting up in Delhi," said Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Kuldeep Singh Chahal.The Mohali CIA wing conducted a raid on their rented accommodation in Delhi and nabbed them with the booty. The police said earlier both accused had visited India in 2011 on a tourist visa for three months.
"They again came here last month on a six-month tourist visa. The accused posed as cloth merchants, but were drug peddlers," said the SSP.
During preliminary interrogation, the foreign nationals said they used to get the drug from another Nigerian national, staying in Noida.
"Investigations are on in this regard," said the police.
Both accused were produced before a local court on Wednesday, March 29th, which remanded them in five-day police custody. A case has been registered under Sections 21, 22, 25, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act at the Mataur police station.
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