The naira has on Wednesday, December 30,
2015, strengthened against the dollar on the parallel market, the News
Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
This is coming at a time when Nigerian are groaning about the
increasing exchange rate of the dollar to the naira and as currency
speculators are expressing fears that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
might come up with policies that might be unfavourable to them in 2016.
In the new development, the naira gained N1 to appreciate about 0.4
per cent, to exchange at N226 to the dollar against the previous N227.
At the official inter-bank window however, the naira remained at N197
to the dollar just as available apex bank’s record puts the price of
crude oil at 36.09 dollars.
The currency speculators are now envisaging that the apex bank might
come up with policies that would affect them negatively in the new year.
new manager Guus Hiddink to re-sign one of Chelsea’s former
strikers back to Stamford Bridge, Daily Star reports.
Romelu Lukaku was signed by Chelsea in 2011. However, he made only 10 appearances for the Blues without scoring. He spent most of his Chelsea contract on loan with West Bromwich and Everton. In 2014 he joined Everton permanently. He has scored 23 times in 54 appearances for the club.
According to the rumours, Drogba is expected to return to Chelsea shortly in a coaching role and is still in close contact with Lukaku who could cost Hiddink’s side £32 million.
The source reports that Drogba feels that Lukaku could prove the perfect replacement for Diego Costa, who has struggled for form this season and was booed by some supporters following Jose Mourinho’s departure.
Romelu Lukaku was signed by Chelsea in 2011. However, he made only 10 appearances for the Blues without scoring. He spent most of his Chelsea contract on loan with West Bromwich and Everton. In 2014 he joined Everton permanently. He has scored 23 times in 54 appearances for the club.
According to the rumours, Drogba is expected to return to Chelsea shortly in a coaching role and is still in close contact with Lukaku who could cost Hiddink’s side £32 million.
The source reports that Drogba feels that Lukaku could prove the perfect replacement for Diego Costa, who has struggled for form this season and was booed by some supporters following Jose Mourinho’s departure.
A man dressed as a female has been reportedly
caught and arrested on suspicion of terrorist attack on Friday morning
at the ECWA church in Biliri LGA in Gombe state.
Muslim youths who were reportedly guarding the church on Christmas day apprehended an alleged suicide bomber in his late twenties who was carrying the explosives, The Whistler reports.
However, the police in Gombe state has later reported that no explosive device was found on the suspect.
Fwaje Atajiri, the police public relations officer in the state, confirmed the arrest and said the suspect was being questioned.
Faruk Dankuka, the chairman of caretaker committee of Billiri local government council of Gombe state, also looked into the matter and after an investigation he debunked rumors about the bomber.
“Police arrested someone in Komta village, but the news has started going round that the suspect was trying to plant a bomb. The information we gathered from police is that no device was found with him. He was just one of those that dresses like women.
“From the ongoing investigation, the man could be one of the homosexuals. For now, nobody can say he is a suicide bomber or not until investigation is concluded,” Dankuka said.
Dankuka called on the people to continue to live in peace and to be their brothers’ keeper at all times as well as to be security-conscious.
.join tripleclick here its free...click here to join..http://Tripleclicks.com/14836100Muslim youths who were reportedly guarding the church on Christmas day apprehended an alleged suicide bomber in his late twenties who was carrying the explosives, The Whistler reports.
However, the police in Gombe state has later reported that no explosive device was found on the suspect.
Fwaje Atajiri, the police public relations officer in the state, confirmed the arrest and said the suspect was being questioned.
Faruk Dankuka, the chairman of caretaker committee of Billiri local government council of Gombe state, also looked into the matter and after an investigation he debunked rumors about the bomber.
“Police arrested someone in Komta village, but the news has started going round that the suspect was trying to plant a bomb. The information we gathered from police is that no device was found with him. He was just one of those that dresses like women.
“From the ongoing investigation, the man could be one of the homosexuals. For now, nobody can say he is a suicide bomber or not until investigation is concluded,” Dankuka said.
Dankuka called on the people to continue to live in peace and to be their brothers’ keeper at all times as well as to be security-conscious.
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The report by Amnesty International said there has been a surge in reports of cluster munitions dropped in areas targeted by Russian forces since Moscow formally joined the conflict Sept. 30. Cluster munitions are by nature indiscriminate and often leave unexploded bomblets on the ground. These can maim and kill civilians long after the cessation of hostilities.
The report focuses on six attacks in Homs, Idlib
and Aleppo provinces between September and November which it says killed
at least 200 civilians. It denounced Russia's "shameful failure" to
acknowledge civilian killings.
"Some Russian air strikes appear to have directly attacked civilians or civilian objects by striking residential areas with no evident military target and even medical facilities, resulting in deaths and injuries to civilians," said Philip Luther, director of Amnesty's Middle East and North Africa program. "Such attacks may amount to war crimes," he said.
The accusations follow a report by New York-based Human Rights Watch last week which said cluster munitions were used on at least 20 occasions since Syria and Russia began their joint offensive on Sept. 30.
Russian officials have repeatedly rejected such accusations, and residents and opposition activists inside Syria acknowledge they have no way of knowing for sure whether the attacks are carried out by Russia or the Syrian military.
When asked Monday about allegations that Russia is using cluster bombs, Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Russian military in Syria operates in line with international law.
"Russia is conducting its operation in strict conformity with principles and norms of the international law, including those sections of the international law that regulate using and bans on using one or another type of weapons," Peskov told reporters.
Russia says its airstrikes are aimed at the Islamic State group and other "terrorists," but Western officials and Syrian rebels say most of the strikes have focused on central and northern Syria, where IS does not have a strong presence.
The report by Amnesty International said there has been a surge in reports of cluster munitions dropped in areas targeted by Russian forces since Moscow formally joined the conflict Sept. 30. Cluster munitions are by nature indiscriminate and often leave unexploded bomblets on the ground. These can maim and kill civilians long after the cessation of hostilities.
"Some Russian air strikes appear to have directly attacked civilians or civilian objects by striking residential areas with no evident military target and even medical facilities, resulting in deaths and injuries to civilians," said Philip Luther, director of Amnesty's Middle East and North Africa program. "Such attacks may amount to war crimes," he said.
The accusations follow a report by New York-based Human Rights Watch last week which said cluster munitions were used on at least 20 occasions since Syria and Russia began their joint offensive on Sept. 30.
Russian officials have repeatedly rejected such accusations, and residents and opposition activists inside Syria acknowledge they have no way of knowing for sure whether the attacks are carried out by Russia or the Syrian military.
When asked Monday about allegations that Russia is using cluster bombs, Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Russian military in Syria operates in line with international law.
"Russia is conducting its operation in strict conformity with principles and norms of the international law, including those sections of the international law that regulate using and bans on using one or another type of weapons," Peskov told reporters.
Russia says its airstrikes are aimed at the Islamic State group and other "terrorists," but Western officials and Syrian rebels say most of the strikes have focused on central and northern Syria, where IS does not have a strong presence.
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Automobiles ReviewNew York fashion favourite David Tlale will
be the international fashion designer showcasing his designs at a
prestigious event TODAY Tuesday 22nd of December at the Eko Hotel & Suites.
In the 13 years since Tlale launched his brand, the South African native has showcased his inimitable designs at all the premium fashion platforms and etched his mark as a favourite on the South African and African fashion landscapes.
In 2009, he was awarded Fashion Designer of the year at the Africa Fashion Awards in Johannesburg, and later made his debut at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. In 2011, the presented his Made in the City collection in celebration of the 92 years of Nelson Mandela’s life and sent 92 models down the Nelson Mandela Bridge used as a runway on what was deemed to be the longest ramp in the history of South African fashion.
The proudest moment for Tlale was being the first South African fashion designer to show case Solo at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York in September 2012. He has also received an award for Designer of the Year in the African Diaspora in New York in 2014. He has worked with many super models, including Tyson Beckford, Nykhor Paul, Oluchi, Tatum Keshwar and Millen Magese.
Since his debut on the catwalks, Tlale has been an ambassador for the “Change-4-Ever Campaign”, an initiative that aims to alleviate poverty in Southern Africa. As well as appearing at the MMR event as the international fashion designer, David will be receiving an award for his outstanding achievement in the fashion industry.
This year’s Music Meets Runway event will feature artists like Darey, Seyi Shay, Victoria Kimani, Lil Kesh, Super Star Wizkid and many more. Darey will be hosting this prestigious event!
In the 13 years since Tlale launched his brand, the South African native has showcased his inimitable designs at all the premium fashion platforms and etched his mark as a favourite on the South African and African fashion landscapes.
In 2009, he was awarded Fashion Designer of the year at the Africa Fashion Awards in Johannesburg, and later made his debut at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. In 2011, the presented his Made in the City collection in celebration of the 92 years of Nelson Mandela’s life and sent 92 models down the Nelson Mandela Bridge used as a runway on what was deemed to be the longest ramp in the history of South African fashion.
The proudest moment for Tlale was being the first South African fashion designer to show case Solo at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York in September 2012. He has also received an award for Designer of the Year in the African Diaspora in New York in 2014. He has worked with many super models, including Tyson Beckford, Nykhor Paul, Oluchi, Tatum Keshwar and Millen Magese.
Since his debut on the catwalks, Tlale has been an ambassador for the “Change-4-Ever Campaign”, an initiative that aims to alleviate poverty in Southern Africa. As well as appearing at the MMR event as the international fashion designer, David will be receiving an award for his outstanding achievement in the fashion industry.
This year’s Music Meets Runway event will feature artists like Darey, Seyi Shay, Victoria Kimani, Lil Kesh, Super Star Wizkid and many more. Darey will be hosting this prestigious event!
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A Nigerian referee by the name of Basil Giwa has slumped and died while undergoing a fitness test.
The referee reportedly died during a test in Ibadan, Oyo state.
News of his death was announced by Nigerian journalist and sports television presenter – Collin Udoh through his twitter handle.
The referee reportedly died during a test in Ibadan, Oyo state.
News of his death was announced by Nigerian journalist and sports television presenter – Collin Udoh through his twitter handle.
Anna Kournikova is widely known as the Spice Girl in the
world of tennis. Despite she ended her professional career at the age of
21, her fame continued to grow fueled by the mass media interest.
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Mommy knows what to do. 1990.
Kournikova's mother Alla was a huge influence in her career, relocating the family from Russia to the United States for training.
Following their dominance on the court, Novak
Djokovic and Serena Williams, have been named as the men’s and women’s
players of the year by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) on
Tuesday, December 22.
According to a statement released by the federation, both were named ITF World Champions, after they both won three of the four Grand Slams in 2015 and are well clear in the world rankings.
While Serena Williams won the award for a sixth time, Djokovic won the award for a fifth time.
Williams finished 2015 with five titles in her kitty and a 53-3-win-loss record. On the other hand, Djokovic finished the year as men’s number one.
He got even closer to the Grand Slam than Williams, who was beaten in the US Open semi-finals, as he only missed out on a first Roland Garros crown in the final against Stan Wawrinka.
Speaking after been awarded, Djokovic said: “My season was the best of my career with many highlights. It inspires me even more to keep on going, and I hope to continue to play at this level in 2016.
On her part, Serena Williams said: “It means a lot to me to be named the ITF World Champion for the sixth time. I am proud to have achieved my second Serena Slam, in what has been an amazing year for me.”
According to a statement released by the federation, both were named ITF World Champions, after they both won three of the four Grand Slams in 2015 and are well clear in the world rankings.
While Serena Williams won the award for a sixth time, Djokovic won the award for a fifth time.
Williams finished 2015 with five titles in her kitty and a 53-3-win-loss record. On the other hand, Djokovic finished the year as men’s number one.
He got even closer to the Grand Slam than Williams, who was beaten in the US Open semi-finals, as he only missed out on a first Roland Garros crown in the final against Stan Wawrinka.
Speaking after been awarded, Djokovic said: “My season was the best of my career with many highlights. It inspires me even more to keep on going, and I hope to continue to play at this level in 2016.
On her part, Serena Williams said: “It means a lot to me to be named the ITF World Champion for the sixth time. I am proud to have achieved my second Serena Slam, in what has been an amazing year for me.”
The ITF’s selection of its senior
World Champions is based on an objective system that considers all
results during the year, but gives special weight to the Grand Slam
tournaments, and two ITF international team competitions, Davis Cup by
BNP Paribas and Fed Cup by BNP Paribas.
The church which was founded about 500 years ago does not need any advertisement. It has a large number of people as its followers and the Oba of Benin is its spiritual head. According to Osagie Otabor of The Nation, the Holy Aruosa Cathedral is to the Bini people what the Church of England is to the English people; no wonder it is referred to as the Church of Benin.
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Members of the Holy Arousa are different from flocks of other religious bodies: they are seldom seen sharing pamphlets to convert members or inviting people to the church. The church leaders do not hold crusades or revival services to convert ‘souls’, neither do they invite people to experience miracles.
Legend has it that the church was located at the place because it was the spot the Bini had direct contact with Osanobua (God) long before the coming of the European explorers and missionaries.
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According to the folklore, a powerful spiritual leader known as Okhuaihe was said to have offered to personally take the peoples’ plea to God as a result of drought and pestilence that had infected the land. He gave up his life during one of the prayer sessions. He was expected to return and bring succour to the people.
As the story goes, the people continued their prayers waiting for Okhuaihe’s return but rather than his return, they got a huge fireball that descended from the sky. At the point where the ball of fire dropped, a huge black stone was found and a place of worship was built there.
During the British invasion of Benin Kingdom, the church was destroyed and the black stone was carted away along with other artifacts from the ancient city at about 1897. The invaders came with their own God, mode of worship and forbade the people from worshipping Osanobua at Holy Arousa.
It was Oba Akenzua II (father of the present monarch) who rebuilt the current cathedral, not only in Benin City, but in Onitsha, Umuahia and other areas.
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The Oba of Benin is the spiritual head (general overseer) of the Church. His deputy is the Benin Crown Prince. The presiding head of the church is known as ‘Ohen Osa’ (God’s servant). A special seat is reserved for the Oba at the church. The priests dress like the Roman Catholic priests and usually wear red caps.
Service at the church is conducted in Bini language. The Holy Bible is not used in the church; much of the preaching revolves around reminding the congregation that the Oba is God’s representative on earth and on the need to be good while on earth. Baptism of new converts is done with the white chalk (Orhue) in what is regarded as ‘Igborhe’.
Does miracle happen in the church? Ohen Osa Harrison Okao said people received miracles and God’s blessings directly from God without any intermediary.
He said: “Those who seek God come here. We don’t beg people to come. If you attend and discover that your contact with God is cordial, you will remain. If you beg God for promotion and you come here and got it, you will remain here.
The Presidency on Tuesday, December 22 2015
has said that the 2016 budget will focus on job creation in every sector
in the country.
While giving his speech at the National Assembly, he vowed that the
federal government will invest to safeguard lives and properties of
Nigerians in order for them to operate in secure environments.
Also, he added that the federal government is ready to work in the interests of Nigerians and will fight for the protection of its citizens.
He said: “We assure Nigerians that our 2016 borrowings will be properly directed while 1.36 trillion naira has been provided for foreign and productive aspects.
Buhari To Brief Senate On 2016 Budget
“We are here to serve and indeed Nigerians will get a service they have longed for and rightfully deserve.
However, while assuring Nigerians that the trust bestowed in the government is not breached, he also suggested that the Nigerian economy needs to find other means of revenue apart from oil.
“This budget is a major step in delivering. We have demonstrated a strong will to fight corruption.
“We implemented the Treasury Single Account which has provided greater visibility to revenue and cash flow,” he added.
Bukola Saraki, the Senate President said the 2016 budget must be bold and pragmatic in providing transparent incentives and conducive environment that will prime private sector-led development, encourage local production and promote made-in Nigeria goods.
“The National Assembly has a critical role to play and we recognize this role. On the budget we are willing and ready to provide the scrutiny necessary to pass only a budget that can be implemented comprehensively to the letter,” he said.
Buhari Is Not Violating Any Law – Presidency
Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of the House of Representatives who was also present at the presentation commended President Muuhammadu Buhari for submitting the budget in person to the National Assembly as it had become a norm for it to be communicated to the National Assembly through post or email.
He thanked Nigerians for their confidence in the federal government and also urged his colleagues for the speedy passage of the budget.
After Dogara’s speech, the members of the house of representatives chanted a loud cheer saying “Dogara, Dogara” to show support and solidarity with the speaker.
Naij.com recalls that the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) was submitted barely three weeks to the end of 2015 financial year which is violating provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act provisions. The budget is usually preceded by the MTEF and FSP.
The MTEF document according to law was supposed to have been submitted for approval by August 2015 four months to the end of the financial year requirement stipulated in the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Meanwhile, the submission of the budget by the Presidency led to the extension of proceedings beyond Thursday the 17th of December 2015 which was earlier agreed for Thursday, December 17 2015, to resume January 2016.
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He said: “We assure Nigerians that our 2016 borrowings will be properly directed while 1.36 trillion naira has been provided for foreign and productive aspects.
Buhari To Brief Senate On 2016 Budget
“We are here to serve and indeed Nigerians will get a service they have longed for and rightfully deserve.
However, while assuring Nigerians that the trust bestowed in the government is not breached, he also suggested that the Nigerian economy needs to find other means of revenue apart from oil.
“This budget is a major step in delivering. We have demonstrated a strong will to fight corruption.
“We implemented the Treasury Single Account which has provided greater visibility to revenue and cash flow,” he added.
Bukola Saraki, the Senate President said the 2016 budget must be bold and pragmatic in providing transparent incentives and conducive environment that will prime private sector-led development, encourage local production and promote made-in Nigeria goods.
“The National Assembly has a critical role to play and we recognize this role. On the budget we are willing and ready to provide the scrutiny necessary to pass only a budget that can be implemented comprehensively to the letter,” he said.
Buhari Is Not Violating Any Law – Presidency
Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of the House of Representatives who was also present at the presentation commended President Muuhammadu Buhari for submitting the budget in person to the National Assembly as it had become a norm for it to be communicated to the National Assembly through post or email.
He thanked Nigerians for their confidence in the federal government and also urged his colleagues for the speedy passage of the budget.
After Dogara’s speech, the members of the house of representatives chanted a loud cheer saying “Dogara, Dogara” to show support and solidarity with the speaker.
Naij.com recalls that the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) was submitted barely three weeks to the end of 2015 financial year which is violating provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act provisions. The budget is usually preceded by the MTEF and FSP.
The MTEF document according to law was supposed to have been submitted for approval by August 2015 four months to the end of the financial year requirement stipulated in the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Meanwhile, the submission of the budget by the Presidency led to the extension of proceedings beyond Thursday the 17th of December 2015 which was earlier agreed for Thursday, December 17 2015, to resume January 2016.
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Will Nigeria ever come to a point where past
and present leaders who have abused their office are made to face trial
and jailed? In other countries, leaders are made accountable for their
stewardship while in office. For example, Ehud Olmert, a former Israeli
president was jailed for corruption.
In Nigeria, many of our leaders who have been directly linked to corruption were never questioned. Will this ever happen? Should Jonathan and Iweala be questioned for abuse of office and if found guilty jailed? Should leaders like former president Ibrahim Babangida and Olusegun Obasanjo not have been made to answer for their time in office? Let’s know what you think.
Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, and his former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, are currently in the eye of the storm. In the last few weeks, allegations of massive corruption is said to have been perpetrated in his six-year reign as the president.
Arms Dea Scandal: EFCC To Arrest Jonathan
Nigerians are still bewildered how billions of dollars meant to procure arms in the fight against Boko Haram disappeared.
In August, an investigation into how money meant to buy arms for the Nigerian army uncovered billions of dollars stolen by the office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.
Dasuki himself has been at the center of investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He has been granted bail.
At the last count, the sum of $2.1 billion and $322 million Abacha loot has been re-looted under Jonathan. While the former president had said he did not approve any money, Nigerians have said he cannot continue to play the ostrich.
Reports have also hinted at the possibility of the former president being invited to explain what he knows about the stolen money.
If the EFCC decides to invite Jonathan, it will certainly raise as his supporters and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, will kick at any attempt to make come face to face with investigators.
Inviting Jonathan may be very unlikely. But can the EFCC take the bull by the horn? Inviting a president to answer questions about his or stewardship is nothing new.
EFCC Must Probe Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan
In other climes this is done regularly but in Nigeria no president has ever been directly made to answer questions about their time in office.
From Ibrahim Babangida to Olusegun Obasanjo and other Nigerian leaders that have been alleged to have corruptly enriched themselves while in office.
When are we going to ever have a president who abuse privilege jailed in Nigeria?
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In Nigeria, many of our leaders who have been directly linked to corruption were never questioned. Will this ever happen? Should Jonathan and Iweala be questioned for abuse of office and if found guilty jailed? Should leaders like former president Ibrahim Babangida and Olusegun Obasanjo not have been made to answer for their time in office? Let’s know what you think.
Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, and his former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, are currently in the eye of the storm. In the last few weeks, allegations of massive corruption is said to have been perpetrated in his six-year reign as the president.
Arms Dea Scandal: EFCC To Arrest Jonathan
Nigerians are still bewildered how billions of dollars meant to procure arms in the fight against Boko Haram disappeared.
In August, an investigation into how money meant to buy arms for the Nigerian army uncovered billions of dollars stolen by the office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.
Dasuki himself has been at the center of investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He has been granted bail.
At the last count, the sum of $2.1 billion and $322 million Abacha loot has been re-looted under Jonathan. While the former president had said he did not approve any money, Nigerians have said he cannot continue to play the ostrich.
Reports have also hinted at the possibility of the former president being invited to explain what he knows about the stolen money.
If the EFCC decides to invite Jonathan, it will certainly raise as his supporters and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, will kick at any attempt to make come face to face with investigators.
Inviting Jonathan may be very unlikely. But can the EFCC take the bull by the horn? Inviting a president to answer questions about his or stewardship is nothing new.
EFCC Must Probe Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan
In other climes this is done regularly but in Nigeria no president has ever been directly made to answer questions about their time in office.
From Ibrahim Babangida to Olusegun Obasanjo and other Nigerian leaders that have been alleged to have corruptly enriched themselves while in office.
When are we going to ever have a president who abuse privilege jailed in Nigeria?
Should the EFCC arrest Jonathan? Let’s know what’s your mind by voting below:
The beautiful daughter of the Nigerian leader took to her Twitter handle to share new photos in which she looks absolutely stunning and show her 3-tier birthday cake.
A few days ago, Zahra commissioned a new library for the ACE Charity camp. She also spent some time with children in the school, where she gave out books and led some of them into the library for the first time ever.
The grateful children congtatulated Zahra and made cute birthday cards for her.
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Many Nigerians have also taken to different media to congratulate the daughter of the president and wish her many more prosperous and blessful years ahead.
Naij.com has gathered birthday wishes from Nigerians.
Yesterday, December 17, President Muhammdu Buhari celebrated his 73rd birthday. His daughter Zahra congratulated him and helped out with the concept of the birthday’s cakes for the President of Nigeria.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have once
again besieged the hometown of Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, to wreak havoc
for the second time in space of five months, Leadership reports.
The Boko Haram gunmen launched a dawn raid on the hometown of the Nigerian army chief, triggering a fierce gun battle with troops, residents of a nearby village to which people fled the clashes told AFP.
“I cannot say how many were killed in the raid by Boko Haram because we left the town while they were still on it. I saw corpses and I saw the house of our former commissioner, Isa Buratai on fire. I don’t know about the people in the house, but about two corpses were seen along the way apart from many others that we saw,” a fleeing local, Audi Bukar, told newsmen.
The first attack on Buratai’s village came just weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Buratai the new chief of army staff on July 13.
In a ‘visit’ to Borno some months back, Boko Haram militants ambushed the convoy of the Nigeria’s chief of army staff, but were fought off by the soldiers under his command.
The convoy was ambushed while travelling the unsafe Maiduguri-Gamboru-Ngala highway controlled until recently by the Boko Haram militants.
One soldier was killed and another two wounded when the Boko Haram militants ambushed an advance team of troops moving ahead of the chief of army staff’s vehicle. However, soldiers led personally by Buratai returned fire, killing five Boko Haram members at the spot.
The Boko Haram gunmen launched a dawn raid on the hometown of the Nigerian army chief, triggering a fierce gun battle with troops, residents of a nearby village to which people fled the clashes told AFP.
However, there was no immediate report of casualties in the fighting at the time of filing this report.
Abubakar Umar, a resident of the nearby hamlet of
Miringa, told AFP that the fighting began at 5am after Boko Haram
insurgents attacked the village.
“At one point we could hear explosions coming from the direction of Buratai,” he said.
Troops reinforcements from a military base in the town of Biu, 30 kilometres from Buratai, were seen passing through Miringa.
“Nine trucks conveying soldiers and another four
carrying local hunters drove through our village towards Buratai and
from what we hear more are on their way,” said Shitu Ayuba, another resident.
Some Buratai residents had fled to Miringa where they took shelter in a primary school, locals said.
The dreaded Islamist sect had in August attacked
Buratai village in Biu local government area, Borno state, killing many
and destroying houses including that of a former commissioner,
Barrister Isa Buratai.“I cannot say how many were killed in the raid by Boko Haram because we left the town while they were still on it. I saw corpses and I saw the house of our former commissioner, Isa Buratai on fire. I don’t know about the people in the house, but about two corpses were seen along the way apart from many others that we saw,” a fleeing local, Audi Bukar, told newsmen.
The first attack on Buratai’s village came just weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Buratai the new chief of army staff on July 13.
In a ‘visit’ to Borno some months back, Boko Haram militants ambushed the convoy of the Nigeria’s chief of army staff, but were fought off by the soldiers under his command.
The convoy was ambushed while travelling the unsafe Maiduguri-Gamboru-Ngala highway controlled until recently by the Boko Haram militants.
One soldier was killed and another two wounded when the Boko Haram militants ambushed an advance team of troops moving ahead of the chief of army staff’s vehicle. However, soldiers led personally by Buratai returned fire, killing five Boko Haram members at the spot.
Residents believe the Boko Haram attacks are in response to recent military gains against the jihadists under Buratai.
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Speaking at his first press conference, Guus said: “I am excited to return to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in the world but is not where it should be at the moment. However, I am sure we can all turn this season around.
“I am looking forward to working with the players and staff at this great club and especially renewing my wonderful relationship with the Chelsea fans.”
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The chairman of Silverbird Group and a
senator of the eighth National Assembly Ben Murray-Bruce has once again
gotten his fans on facebook talking.
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