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Bakassi Militants Kill 2 Soldiers In Cross River Two soldiers were killed in an early Saturday morning attack on Army troops by suspected militants in Efut Esighi Waterfront in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to a statement by Colonel Sabi K Usman, acting Director of Army Public Relations, the attack was led by wanted criminal kingpin, Benjamin Simplee (AKA G1), leader of the Bakassi Strike Force. Two soldiers were killed in an early Saturday morning attack on Army troops by suspected militants in Efut Esighi Waterfront in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to a statement by Colonel Sabi K Usman, acting Director of Army Public Relations, the attack was led by wanted criminal kingpin, Benjamin Simplee (AKA G1), leader of the Bakassi Strike Force. The militants were said to have arrived the Efut Esighi Waterfront in speedboats. Two other soldiers went missing but were later found through the reinforcement sent by the Army. The m

"No Referendum For Biafra"-President Buhari Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari today foreclosed any chance for a referendum as a path to bring healing and closure to the vexing issue of Biafra. He made the statement during a media event in New York City at the end of his visit to the United States as the leader of Nigeria's delegation to the 71th United Nations' General Assembly. The president stated that the choice left for Biafran activists is to form a political party that would advance their interest within the Nigerian democratic space. Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari today foreclosed any chance for a referendum as a path to bring healing and closure to the vexing issue of Biafra. He made the statement during a media event in New York City at the end of his visit to the United States as the leader of Nigeria's delegation to the 71th United Nations' General Assembly. The president stated that the choice left for Biafran activists is to form

Justin Bieber 'attacked' in German nightclub Justin Bieber has been caught on camera getting attacked by a man in a German nightclub. The singer is in Munich where he has been performing as part of his Purpose World Tour and headed to HEART nightclub during some time off. But things didn’t go to plan for the musician when a man lunged at him. Onlookers told TMZ the man had been trying to get Justin’s attention. Luckily the star’s business partner John Shahid was on hand to pull Justin away, stopping him from getting hit. This isn’t the first time Justin has got into a scuffle in a nightclub. He left a BRIT Awards after-party early when a fight broke out between revellers and his entourage. He was also launched at by a stranger in Toronto in 2013.

Ondo Guber Primary: APC Sends Rotimi Akeredolu's Name To INEC The leadership of the All Progressive Congress party ended the controversy surrounding the nomination of it's candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo state by submitting the name of Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu as its official candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The leadership of the All Progressive Congress party ended the controversy surrounding the nomination of it's candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo state by submitting the name of Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu as its official candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). National Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Osita Izunaso told SaharaReporters that the party leadership has submitted Mr. Akeredolu's name as its candidate. Agboola Ajayi will serve as Mr. Akeredolu's running mate according to the memo submitted by INEC. Rotimi

Saraki wants govts to place priority on teachers’ welfare Senate President, Bukola Saraki Senate President Bukola Saraki says government at levels should accord teachers’ welfare priority at all times considering the important roles they play in nation building. Saraki spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on the sidelines of the King’s College Founder’s Day Celebration lecture held in Lagos on Friday evening. The event was organised by the King’s College Old Boys Association (KCOBA) as part of the activities lined up to kick start the 107th Founder’s Day Celebration of the college. According to Saraki, welfare of teachers must remain top priority in the affairs of government at all levels in a bid to actualise the much desired accelerated development in all sectors of the nation’s economy. He said any country that desire secured future for its citizens, especially the youth, must not toil with their education and the welfare of teachers. The senate presi

PODCAST: ‘Oga Police IG should lie with wisdom please…’ + more on The Slab with Isime Chuks, Tolu, and Elsie – who is representing Emeka this week – join The Slab with Isime to talk about the Nigerian Police IG, Ibrahim Idris’ Al-Jazeera interview; Borno governor’s leadership moves in the North East; and militants threatening to attack oil facilities if Patience Jonathan is prosecuted by the EFCC. The Police IG had claimed that the police do not engage in torture in the course of carrying out their duties. “The Nigeria Police Force in its entirety condemns every element of torture in the conduct of police operation in this country. And we have units on the ground to check some of these excesses,” he said while reacting to a damning report by the  Amnesty International  and the UK Independent  on the operation of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). “Nigeria Police Force has never been involved in any element of torture in all its activities in the cause of their

Breaking: Militants Attack Troops In Bakasi Sani Kukasheka Usman, Abuja: Today, at the early hours of the morning, suspected militants led by the declared wanted criminal kingpin, Benjamin Simplee (AKA G1) leader of the Bakassi Strike Force, in several speed boats attacked troops deployed at Efut Esighi waterfront in Bakassi LGA of Cross River State. During the attack, a soldier was killed in action, while 2 soldiers were missing in action. They also burnt a buffalo pickup vehicle. The troops have also killed 2 of the attackers while the rest escaped with gun shot wounds. However, the reinforcement sent have found the missing soldiers. In addition, the troops location have been reinforced with more gunboats and air component. The clearance and pursuit operation is on going. We would like to assure the public that this singular act would not deter us from the discharge of our duties, therefore, the perpetrators of this dastardly act would be found and brought to justice. The Nigerian Ar

Barcelona Transfer News: Top Rumours, Players Linked with Blaugrana Move Manu Fernandez/Associated Press   328 Reads 1 Comments Barcelona on Friday released a statement opposing a Madrid court's decision to reopen the case investigating Neymar's transfer to the Camp Nou in 2013. Meanwhile, manager Luis Enrique has suggested Aleix Vidal's time at the club is not over yet. The Madrid court reopened Neymar's case three months after  National Court judge Jose de la Mata closed it, and a statement on Barca's official website read (h/t  Sky Sports ): " FC Barcelona  has always maintained the innocence of all investigated." PAU BARRENA/Getty Images Neymar is a vital component in Barcelona's attack. The declaration keeps up the stance the Blaugrana have taken when it comes to Neymar's move to Catalonia, which was initially reported to be worth €57 million (£49 million), per  BBC News . It's been speculated

7 things you should know about the legendary King Sunny Ade Do you believe this man is 70? The country is suffering a major setback and everyone has been hit. But if there’s any way to know those who have been hard at work and raking in truly hard earned cash when they declare that they will be having a 3-month-long birthday celebration. Only the great KSA. Yesterday was the legendary singer, instrumentalist, and performer’s birthday and he has already got birthday wishes from the most notable people. As our own gift, we are casting a spotlight on the man who is no stranger to them. Do you believe this man is 70? If (for reasons that will probably not hold water) you did not know who King Sunny Ade was, you are about to. Here are 7 things you should know about the legendary King Sunny Ade. He was born Sunday Adeniyi in Ondo started on (you guessed it) September 22 nd  1946. Funny story. King Sunny Ade left Ondo for under the pretense that he was being enroll

Barcelona Transfer News: Top Rumours, Players Linked with Blaugrana Move Manu Fernandez/Associated Press   328 Reads 1 Comments Barcelona on Friday released a statement opposing a Madrid court's decision to reopen the case investigating Neymar's transfer to the Camp Nou in 2013. Meanwhile, manager Luis Enrique has suggested Aleix Vidal's time at the club is not over yet. The Madrid court reopened Neymar's case three months after  National Court judge Jose de la Mata closed it, and a statement on Barca's official website read (h/t  Sky Sports ): " FC Barcelona  has always maintained the innocence of all investigated." PAU BARRENA/Getty Images Neymar is a vital component in Barcelona's attack. The declaration keeps up the stance the Blaugrana have taken when it comes to Neymar's move to Catalonia, which was initially reported to be worth €57 million (£49 million), per  BBC News . It's been speculated

#MyFutureStartsToday: Why this Always Ad is our truth #Femvertising they call it; but we call it the absolute truth. This #MyFutureStartsToday ad from Always. For many years, girls have been groomed to accept second place. It is actually a norm now. It is okay to not play football or partake in any sports. It is news when a woman is an automobile engineer or a Keke Napep rider. It is an achievement when Lagos State Government employs a female LAWMA truck driver. All of these subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) reinforcements of the patriarchal system that has bedeviled the world for too long. But not for much longer apparently. Always has launched a #MyFutureStartsToday campaign. You’ll see it before almost any video you want to watch on YouTube. It’s not one of those annoying ads that you actually  Skip.  From the first second, you get the idea of how something cool will happen. Be it ‘Kids say the darndest things” or “Mom, why the sky so blue?” kids get us

Manchester United’s Mourinho: Dropped Rooney still “happy” Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Leave a comment By  Nicholas Mendola Sep 24, 2016, 9:53 AM EDT Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Click to email (Opens in new window) Wayne Rooney  was the subject of much drama from social media on Saturday after the Manchester United captain was dropped in favor of  Juan Mata . Of course, that drama was quickly subdued when United rolled through Leicester City with four first half goals en route to a 4-1 win at Old Trafford. [ MORE:  Three things we learned  ] Mata had a goal and an assist, leading to several questions for manager Jose Mourinho after the match. He answered them. That’s not always a given. From the BBC: “Wayne Rooney is a big player for me, United and this country. he is my man, I t

#MyFutureStartsToday: Why this Always Ad is our truth #Femvertising they call it; but we call it the absolute truth. This #MyFutureStartsToday ad from Always. For many years, girls have been groomed to accept second place. It is actually a norm now. It is okay to not play football or partake in any sports. It is news when a woman is an automobile engineer or a Keke Napep rider. It is an achievement when Lagos State Government employs a female LAWMA truck driver. All of these subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) reinforcements of the patriarchal system that has bedeviled the world for too long. But not for much longer apparently. Always has launched a #MyFutureStartsToday campaign. You’ll see it before almost any video you want to watch on YouTube. It’s not one of those annoying ads that you actually  Skip.  From the first second, you get the idea of how something cool will happen. Be it ‘Kids say the darndest things” or “Mom, why the sky so blue?” kids get us