2015-01-29 14:45
Kaduna - The Police Command in Kaduna State on Wednesday
confirmed the death of four persons in an attack at Yangal village in
Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state.
The command's spokesman, DSP Zubiaru Abubakar, said that 12 other persons were injured in the incident.
Abubakar said they were already receiving treatment at the St Louis Hospital, Zonkwa.
He
said no arrest had been made so far, but added the command had deployed
more security to the area, while investigation had begun.
Meanwhile,
Governor Mukhtar Yero has condemned the attack, which he blamed on
'miscreants' with intent to cause confusion and heighten tension in the
state.
Yero, in a statement by his media aide, Ahmed Maiyaki, described the attack as sad.
The
governor directed the State Emergency Management Agency to immediately
move to the affected community to provide support for the villagers.
He
called on people of the affected community to remain calm; assuring
that the perpetrators would be apprehended and prosecuted.
Yero
condoled with the families of those who died in the attack and promised
that the state government would pay the medical bills of the injured.
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Good people running into difficulty - Kasril
2015-01-29 17:52
Johannesburg - People who are trying to do good work,
such as SA Revenue Services (Sars) deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay, are running
into difficulties, former intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils said on
Thursday.
"People who are trying to do a job, who won't simply abide by an instruction from on high, from the president… and ministers... will certainly get into difficulties," he told reports in Johannesburg.
"I think it is quite clear that this is an expression of a disease increasing in the body politics of the state..."
Kasrils said he knew Pillay very well and believed he was "absolutely so clearly incorruptible".
"It's a reflection of the tensions within..."
The same went for the suspension of Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.
On 5 December, Pillay and Sars's strategic planning and risk group executive Peter Richer were suspended for the first time amid allegations of a special projects unit engaging in illegal activities in Sars.
Pillay's suspension was overturned by the Labour Court in Johannesburg.
However, earlier this month he was served with a second notice of suspension.
On Wednesday, the dispute between Sars and Pillay was settled but he remains suspended. The dispute was with regard to the suspension on 5 December was "amicably resolved" through conciliation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
On 23 December, Dramat was suspended, apparently pending a probe into his alleged involvement in the illegal rendition of four Zimbabweans in November 2010.
Last week, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria overturned his suspension.
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko is appealing the court's decision.
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"People who are trying to do a job, who won't simply abide by an instruction from on high, from the president… and ministers... will certainly get into difficulties," he told reports in Johannesburg.
"I think it is quite clear that this is an expression of a disease increasing in the body politics of the state..."
Kasrils said he knew Pillay very well and believed he was "absolutely so clearly incorruptible".
"It's a reflection of the tensions within..."
The same went for the suspension of Hawks boss Anwa Dramat.
On 5 December, Pillay and Sars's strategic planning and risk group executive Peter Richer were suspended for the first time amid allegations of a special projects unit engaging in illegal activities in Sars.
Pillay's suspension was overturned by the Labour Court in Johannesburg.
However, earlier this month he was served with a second notice of suspension.
On Wednesday, the dispute between Sars and Pillay was settled but he remains suspended. The dispute was with regard to the suspension on 5 December was "amicably resolved" through conciliation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
On 23 December, Dramat was suspended, apparently pending a probe into his alleged involvement in the illegal rendition of four Zimbabweans in November 2010.
Last week, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria overturned his suspension.
Police Minister Nathi Nhleko is appealing the court's decision.
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ISIS threat: Jordan wants proof pilot is alive
2015-01-29 17:00
Amman - Jordan said on Thursday that it was still holding an
Iraqi prisoner whose release had purportedly been demanded by ISIS and
would only consider releasing her once it had proof that a Jordanian
pilot held by the insurgents was still alive.
Jordan's government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani also said Jordan was co-ordinating with Japanese authorities on an effort to secure the release of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto, a veteran journalist also being held by the Islamic State.
"We asked for evidence that the pilot is still alive and we have not received anything yet, but we've insisted," Momani told reporters.
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Jordan's government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani also said Jordan was co-ordinating with Japanese authorities on an effort to secure the release of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto, a veteran journalist also being held by the Islamic State.
"We asked for evidence that the pilot is still alive and we have not received anything yet, but we've insisted," Momani told reporters.
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Governor says Buhari’s past will not be forgotten
The Governor went on to say that Buhari unfairly jailed those who were innocents, the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) presidential candidate humiliated politicians while serving as head of state. The PDP’s governor said that those who were in the military would know that his Buhari is not fit to lead the country because his past where he jailed both politicians and innocent citizens.
The governor proclaimed his support for Jonathan and the PDP, stating that, the president is true democrat. He went on to assure the ruling party that the Plateau state would be giving their hundred percent supports.
The governor who urged the APC to surrender, concluded the rally by stating that, Buhari‘s negative character might affect the results of the general elections.
Read more at Naij.
Muna Obiekwu to be buried Feb 3
2015-01-29 17:09
Lagos - The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has released the program of activities to honour the late Nollywood actor Muna Obiekwe, reports Vanguard.
The actor who died on January 18 from a kidney related ailment, would be laid to rest on February 3.
The statement was released and signed by AGN’s President, Ibinabo Fiberesima.
The program would commence with a candlelight procession which will be held in Lagos on February 1.
He will be buried at Umudioka in Anambra State, and several celebrities from the showbiz circuit, are expected to be at the event.
Read more at Vanguard
Lagos - The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has released the program of activities to honour the late Nollywood actor Muna Obiekwe, reports Vanguard.
The actor who died on January 18 from a kidney related ailment, would be laid to rest on February 3.
The statement was released and signed by AGN’s President, Ibinabo Fiberesima.
The program would commence with a candlelight procession which will be held in Lagos on February 1.
He will be buried at Umudioka in Anambra State, and several celebrities from the showbiz circuit, are expected to be at the event.
Read more at Vanguard
UN says Nigeria cannot fight Boko Haram alone
2015-01-29 17:08
Lagos- With Boko Haram threatening to continue to attack, the UN has declared that Nigeria is not fit enough to stop the Islamic group on its own, reports Naij.
The United Nations (UN) envoy, Hiroute Sellassie, stated that Nigeria should accept the fact that they cannot stop Boko Haram alone. This is a comment that comes after the Nigeria government has given an interdict to the UN as well as the African Union (AU) to help stop the insurgencies.
The Nigeria government stated that they would handle the attacks without any help. Moreover, the latest development has shown that the presidency has welcomed international help, and stated that it is important for multinational forcegets support required to fight the threats through global partners.
About 13,000 people have been killed at the hands of the Islamic militants and about more than one million homeless since 2009.
Read more at Naij.
Lagos- With Boko Haram threatening to continue to attack, the UN has declared that Nigeria is not fit enough to stop the Islamic group on its own, reports Naij.
The United Nations (UN) envoy, Hiroute Sellassie, stated that Nigeria should accept the fact that they cannot stop Boko Haram alone. This is a comment that comes after the Nigeria government has given an interdict to the UN as well as the African Union (AU) to help stop the insurgencies.
The Nigeria government stated that they would handle the attacks without any help. Moreover, the latest development has shown that the presidency has welcomed international help, and stated that it is important for multinational forcegets support required to fight the threats through global partners.
About 13,000 people have been killed at the hands of the Islamic militants and about more than one million homeless since 2009.
Read more at Naij.
Mali crash out of AFCON after lots
By: Israel Ojoko
2015-01-29 16:19
Malabo - Mali have crashed out of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations following a lot conducted on Thursday.
Guinea have now joined Ivory Coast as the teams that advanced to the quarter final from Group D.
Mali and Guinea both finished on three points apiece after three games, with same number of goals scored and conceded.
CAF on Thursday conducted the lot which saw Guinea emerge the lucky team, and will now face Ghana in the quarter final on Sunday.
Ivory Coast had beaten Cameroon to top the group.
Malabo - Mali have crashed out of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations following a lot conducted on Thursday.
Guinea have now joined Ivory Coast as the teams that advanced to the quarter final from Group D.
Mali and Guinea both finished on three points apiece after three games, with same number of goals scored and conceded.
CAF on Thursday conducted the lot which saw Guinea emerge the lucky team, and will now face Ghana in the quarter final on Sunday.
Ivory Coast had beaten Cameroon to top the group.
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