Month: November 2014

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Nigerian Military Confirms Helicopter Crash In Yola

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A Nigerian Air Forces helicopter crash-landed at the Yola International Airport this morning at about 9am.  There were no casualties. A statement signed by Major General Chris Olukolade, the Chief of Defence Information of Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, said that “Shark 23,” which had been on a training mission, “executed a controlled forced landing 4 minutes after take-off.”Major General Chris OlukoladeTIME He said all the crew members were recovered, but he gave no indication as to their condition, or how many people had been on board. “The Nigerian Air Force Headquarters has already set up an investigation panel to unravel the … Continue reading Nigerian Military Confirms Helicopter Crash In Yola

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Nigerian Military Helicopter Crashes In Adamawa State

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A Nigerian Airforce helicopter has crash-landed in Damare town in Adamawa state. A military source told SaharaReporters that the crashed chopper was carrying military hardware and some military advisers to the frontline in Adamawa state when it crash-landed in Damare. The source claimed there was no casualty recorded in the crash. Since the beginning of the war against Islamist militants Boko Haram, several military planes and helicopters have crashed in the northeast including an airforce jet which was shot down by Boko Haram militants. The sect later paraded a Nigerian Airforce pilot and beheaded him on tape after interrogation. Source: … Continue reading Nigerian Military Helicopter Crashes In Adamawa State

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Bauchi Workers Killed In Bank Bombing

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Many workers waiting to collect their salaries were killed due to bomb explosion that rocks First bank located at Azare. According to Sahara Reporters, Many of the affected people were workers waiting on queue to receive their salaries. “Eyewitnesses said the device planted within the bank premises exploded as workers lined up at the bank to pick up the salaries.” Source: Sahara Reporters Continue reading Bauchi Workers Killed In Bank Bombing

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PDP Chieftain Endorses, Campaigns For APC’s Buhari

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Alhaji Hassan Mohammed Sheri, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party has openly begun campaigning for General Muhammadu Buhari, of the opposition All Progressives Congress. The Daily Trust reported that Sheri has called on his supporters to vote for the former head of state in the forthcoming general elections. Sheri, said to be a close associate of the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, described Buhari as the most credible among those aspiring to lead the country in the current dispensation. He spoke at a press conference in Bauchi on Tuesday. He described Buhari as “an exemplary leader”, a … Continue reading PDP Chieftain Endorses, Campaigns For APC’s Buhari

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Hong Kong sex murders: ‘Psycho’ British banker insists ‘I’m not mad’

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Rurik Jutting, 29, claims he is sane as it emerged the first victim died the day his trading licence was revoked The British banker accused of butchering two sex workers at his luxury flat in Hong Kong has told his legal team: “I’m not mad”. Former public schoolboy Rurik Jutting, 29, is charged with killing Sumarti Ningsih and Jesse Lorena after they were found in a “sea of blood” at his home. Jutting was allegedly stuck in a cycle of drugs, vice and depression in the months before the murders. Sources claim he paid hookers £1,000 a time throwing drug … Continue reading Hong Kong sex murders: ‘Psycho’ British banker insists ‘I’m not mad’

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Tambuwal Remains Speaker Till Case Is Heard– Federal High Court

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday ruled that the status quo in the House of Representatives should be maintained, with Aminu Tambuwal still Speaker. ning the exparte application, the Judge ordered the applicants to serve the motions on the Defendants to afford them the opportunity of responding and showing cause why the injunction should not be granted. He however directed that parties maintain status quo till Friday, November 7, 2014 for the Defendants to respond to the applications and show cause why they should not be granted. It is gathered that a Memorandum of Conditional appearance was … Continue reading Tambuwal Remains Speaker Till Case Is Heard– Federal High Court

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Insurgents Paid N3,000 To Rain Terror In Nasarawa – Army

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“Insurgents operating among the warring tribes of Nasarawa state get mobilisation fee of N3,000 naira to rain terror across communities in the state.” Commanding officer of the 177 guards brigade, Keffi, Colonel Musa Ibrahim, revealed the intelligence report when he led the governor of Nasarawa state and other security agencies through 13 communities affected in the on-going killings in the state. In recent times, rural communities of Adogi, Ashangwa, Gidan Gambo and Assakio, all along the lafia shendam road have been attacked by militia forces. During an impact assessment by Governor Al-makura, Colonel Ibrahim while filling in the governor on … Continue reading Insurgents Paid N3,000 To Rain Terror In Nasarawa – Army

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Python Attacks Woman, Tries to Drag Her Down the Drain

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A 57-year-old woman was brutally attacked by a giant snake in her own home, Samkok, Thailand. An unusual incident occurred when Rampeung Onlamai got out of the shower and was immediately attacked by the snake that hid in the toilet. The python bit the woman on her right hand and even attempted to pull her back down the toilet so it could eat her for dinner. But Rampeung grabbed a nearby broom to fend it off and screamed for her daughter’s help who rushed to her rescue and pried the python’s head off her hand. After the unsuccessful attack the … Continue reading Python Attacks Woman, Tries to Drag Her Down the Drain

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Breaking News: Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Attack Gombe, Burn Police Station, Loot Armoury

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Breaking News: Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Attack Gombe, Burn Police Station, Loot Armoury Clement Ejiofor, 27 minutes ago A group of suspected Boko Haram gunmen have reportedly attacked a police station in Nafada Local Government in Gombe state. The police station was burnt down, while the armoury attached to it was looted. According to a witness, who contacted TheCable via telephone, the raid happened around 2pm on November 4, 2014, Tuesday. The attackers did not face any resistance, as the policemen ran for their lives. According to tweets by some residents, a military checkpoint by Ngada Bridge has also been … Continue reading Breaking News: Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Attack Gombe, Burn Police Station, Loot Armoury