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Feeling sad

when i was a boy,we use to be told that We are the leaders of tomorrow;i am now a man....when will this dreams be fulfilled? instead,We are still being rulled by our fore fathers. when will all this stop? Arise ooooh ye youths and claim your Right we are not longer gonna be rulled by our grandpa's anymore. This is our Right clickmoore.blogspot.com — feeling sad

New Greek Government Holds First Meeting

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (front row C) and members of his government pose for a group picture after the first meeting of the new Cabinet in the parliament building in Athens, Jan. 28, 2015. New Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says he wants to reach a "fair, viable and mutually beneficial solution" with its international lenders as he begins to reverse the austerity measures he says have led to a humanitarian crisis in his country. Tsipras said Wednesday in Athens during his first meeting with his new Cabinet that he is eager to avoid any destructive confrontations with its creditors, but said Greece would no longer blindly submit to the demands of the European Union. The new government is seeking to eliminate some of Greece's massive debt and ease austerity measures imposed on it in exchange for more than $300 billion in loans, including reversing sharp wage and pension cuts. It is also canceling plans to privatize many of its assets

Minister predicts victory for Jonathan in Imo

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Viola Onwuliri, has said that President Goodluck Jonathan will win in Imo State in the February presidential election. This was contained in a statement by the minister’s assistant, Peter Osamgbi, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the minister addressed a group of professionals in Owerri, the Imo State capital. While fielding questions from the professionals, Onwuliri said President Jonathan had fulfilled his electoral promises to Nigerians through “his lofty transformation programmes which Imo State has immensely benefited from.” Onwuliri,who is also the deputy coordinator of the PDP presidential campaign in the state, said that “aside reclaiming the Government House from the APC government under Rochas Okorocha on February 28, the Imo PDP shall first and foremost deliver hundred percent votes for President Goodluck Jonathan on February 14 to further prove that Imo remains a PDP stronghold.” Source:punch

Students sat for Hausa in 1961 WASSCE - Cambridge

The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, now known as Cambridge Assessment, on Wednesday confirmed that African language papers, including Hausa, were offered for the West African School Certificate Examination in the Northern Region in 1961. The UK examination body, in a statement on its website, also said that the number of candidates who sat for the WASSC Hausa examination in 1961 was 152. Cambridge was responding to allegations that the results presented by the All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) were fake as being alleged in some quarters. There had been reports that Hausa was not part of the WASSCE of 1961 as claimed in the results presented by Buhari. The examination body said it will not declare the results of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the grounds that the Data Protection Act of 1998 prevents the body from declaring anybody’

Bird Flu now in 11 states – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday said the H5N1 influenza virus, also known as bird flu, is now present in 11 states in Nigeria. It confirmed the presence of the virus in four other states apart from the seven states earlier reported on January 22, 2015. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, outlined the additional states to include Oyo, Jigawa, Gombe and Imo. He said the total number of birds exposed had risen to 232,385 with 51,444 mortalities recorded. Details soon.

LAMUDI OPENS IN 3 MORE COUNTRIES

Lamudi, the real-estate classifieds platform, has launched in three more countries in Africa; Gabon, Angola and the Republic of Congo. This brings up the total number of countries on Lamudi’s international network to 52 spread across Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East. Lamudi says the property sectors in the countries are beginning to make the online switch, creating demand for property listing services like one offered by Lamudi. Co-founder and Managing Director, Kian Moini is upbeat about the firm’s progress. “Since we launched in late 2013, Lamudi has grown at breathtaking speed. The website is now available in more than 30 countries in the emerging markets, offering house-hunters from Mozambique to Mexico access to over 800,000 global property listings,” he says. Lamudi is part of the Africa Internet Holding – supported by Rocket Internet, MTN and Millicom – same group behind Jumia, Jovago, Easy Taxi and 2 other startups.

APPLE REPORTS RECORD BREAKING SALES IN 2015’S FIRST QUARTER

A pple grossed $74.6bn in revenue, and $18bn in profit in the first quarter of 2015, the highest ever in corporate history, smashing a record previously held by Russia’s Gazprom with $16.2bn. According to a statement on Apple’s website, the results were fueled by all-time record revenue from iPhone and Mac sales as well as record performance of the App Store. Apple sold 74.5 million units of iPhone in the last quarter of 2014. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO who himself earned 40% more in the past year says, “Our revenue grew 30 percent over last year to $74.6 billion, and the execution by our teams to achieve these results was simply phenomenal.” Apparently, it’s been a good year at Apple despite 22% drop in iPad sales. Apple will ship its new Apple Watch wearable device in April of this year. This may nudge up its revenue even further in the new quarter even as concerns are rife that it’s high-end price may not be able to woo more than the Apple faithful.

MTN IS LEVERAGING AMAZON WEB SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE TO SERVE ITS CUSTOMERS

MTN Group yesterday, in Johannesburg, South Africa, announced it would be the first African company to offer Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect to business customers across multiple countries on the continent. The new service will leverage the extensive footprint of MTN’s Global MPLS network, to provide customers with connectivity between their data centres or businesses and the AWS EU Ireland region. This will give enterprises across Africa a dedicated link with which they can access the flexible, scalable and reliable AWS cloud. “The relationship with Amazon Web Services is an important step in our plans to address the needs of enterprise customers in emerging markets, particularly Africa,” says MTN Group Chief Enterprise Officer, Mteto Nyati. “As MTN Business, our purpose is to enable and inspire growth on the continent. We believe that by working with a global technology leader such as Amazon Web Services, MTN will be better placed to enable customers

• President: I can’t be involved in anti- party activities

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday disowned former Minister Labaran Maku, who claimed his support for dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), saying he cannot be involved in anti-party activities. Maku contested for the governorship candidature in Nasarawa State last year, but lost The President said he had at no time had any discussion or encourage him to join another party. He said in Lafia, Nasarawa State yesterday that the PDP does not encourage anti-party activities and he would never flout the party’s rules and regulations as the leader of the party, insisting Maku was on his own. He thanked the crowd that welcomed him at the Lafia Township Stadium for believing in him. He assured that the mineral resources in the state would be tapped amid dwindling oil prices and in line with the administration’s policy to diversify the economy, adding that Nasarawa will be one of the areas the central government will w

Okonjo-Iweala's Response To Charles Soludo's “Buhari Vs Jonathan: Beyond the Election

For anyone who has not read Professor Charles Soludo’s article in the Vanguard (online version) on January 25 2015, I would encourage them to do so. It is littered with abusive and unbecoming language. It shows how an embittered loser in the Nigerian political space can get so derailed that they commit intellectual harakiri by deliberately misquoting economic facts and maliciously turning statistics on their head to justify a hatchet job. We hope all the intellectuals in the international circles in which Professor Soludo has told us he flies around in will read what a Professor of Economics has chosen to do with his intellect. In this one article Soludo has shamelessly pandered to so many past leaders that Nigerians are asking one more time – what position is Soludo gunning for now? He claims in his article that he has had his own share of public service, yet he has failed twice in his attempts to be Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential candidate of v

7 reason why buhari's result is fake/scam

My attention has been drawn to the release of General Muhammadu Buhari "certificate" and many people were sending me pictures of this certificate. I thought that should finally end the brouhaha about the ?#?BuhariGate?, but on taking a better look and some little research, it was obvious the certificate is a fraud. Look exactly like those ones produced by Oluwole magicians! Now let's analysis the certificate in 5 bullet points: 1. Observe that there is NECO written on top of the result. It's worth noting that NECO was created in April 1999, by Abdulsalam Abubakar. 2. Secondary schools in Nigeria during Buhari era ended at form 5 not form 6 as shown in the certificate. 6 years secondary school education started in Nigeria in 1989 - 1990 academic year. 3. The certificate also showed Ministry of Education, Katsina state. Katsina State was created on 23 September 1987 from Kaduna State. 4. The certificate also had Mohamed Buhari instead of Muhammadu

20 Little Things You Can Do to Become Happier Today, Tomorrow & Forever

1) Wake up 30 minutes earlier each day. Enjoy the fresh air & avoid the mad rush. 2) After you open your eyes, tell yourself today is going to be another wonderful day. 3) Sit on the bed and feel the ground. Then, think about your future/ long term goal. Tell yourself that today you are going to be one step closer to your dream. 4) Check today’s schedule. 5) Have your yummy breakfast. 6) Before you leave the house, look into the mirror once more and tell yourself you look awesome. 7) Smile to everyone you meet. 8) Help at least 3 people without expecting any return. 9) Give compliments to people when people around you have done a great job. 10) Focus on one thing at a time. 11) Leave the company on time. It’s time for yourself and your family. 12) Feel the sky the moment you step out the building. There’s no need to rush. 13) Listen to the music and read a book that touches your heart. 14) Give yourself some “me time”. Review your day. Ask yourself “what

SHOCKING NEWS: THE EX- MUSLIM PRIEST SAID THAT ”ALL MUSLIM MUST CHANGE TO CHRISTIAN TO AVOID HELL FIRE”

While I was working in a muslim mosque as an imam, as a parish priest, I preach in my parish that Jesus Christ is not God, for me, God was only Allah, and I believed Allah never got married, so no sons for Allah. So I preached there that Jesus is not God. Then somebody ask me, who is Jesus?’’ from the crowd. Maybe a muslim, but he asked me, who is Jesus?’’ I was preaching he is not God, but the question is who is he? To know who is Jesus? I read the entire Koran once again: 114 chapters, 6666 in the Koran when I read it, the name of prophet Muhammad. I found it in Koran 4 places, but the name of Jesus I found in 25 places. There itself, I was a little confused. Why does the Koran give more preference to Jesus? And second thing, I could not see any woman’s name in Koran: the Prophet Muhammad’s mother’s name, or wife’s name, no, in the Koran, there is only one woman’s name that i found is Mariam, the mother of Jesus no other woman’s name. And in the holy Koran

Kaduna Gov. Yero "Threatens" APC, El-Rufai Ahead Of Elections

Kaduna State governor Ramalan Yero has been caught on tape allegedly addressing his supporters and urging them to inflict violence on the All Progressives Congress should his team be affected during the elections. Premium Times reports that they have obtained an audio recording of the Governor apparently addressing his supporters and threatening violence against the APC and its prominent member, former FCT Minister, Nasir El-Rufai. Speaking in the Hausa language, Governor Yero vowed swift “revenge” against anyone “born of woman” should they attack the PDP team in the state. “If you are born of a woman, please pelt us with stones, when we go out for campaigns. We dare you to destroy or burn our vehicles. Burn our house. I swear by Allah, anyone who does any of these things, we will revenge,” he claimed. Governor Yero appears “furious” on the tape, according to Premium Times, and threatened to stop El-Rufai from entering Kaduna State henceforth. “If I say you

NIGERIAN, FIVE OTHERS TO BE EXECUTED FOR DRUGS IN INDONESIA.

A convicted Nigerian drug trafficker is among six drug offenders to be executed in Indonesia on Sunday. The Nigerian,38 year-old Daniel Enemuo, alias Diarrssouba was convicted in 2004. Indonesian authorities announced the execution today. It will be the first execution under new President Joko Widodo. The planned executions were announced by the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office. Widodo, who took office in late October, signed off on the executions last month. He pledged no clemency for drug offenders, despite pleas from the European Union, the Brazilian government and Amnesty International. The five foreigners due to be executed are from Nigeria, Malawi, Vietnam, the Netherlands and Brazil. “Indonesia’s new government took office on the back of promises to improve respect for human rights, but carrying out these executions would be a regressive move,” said Rupert Abbott, a Southeast Asia research director for Amnesty International. European Union foreign

The Federal Government has said Nigerian troops have launched a serious offensive against the deadly Boko Haram sect in an attempt to reclaim Baga and other parts of Borno State overrun by the insurgents.

This was disclosed in a statement made available to Punch in Abuja, by the coordinator of the National Information Centre, Mr. Mike Omeri. Boko Haram militants were said to have razed at least 16 Borno State towns and villages in new multiple attacks. According to Omeri, in recent days, there has been heavy fighting between Boko Haram and Nigerian troops in some parts of Borno State, especially Baga. He explained that since the insurgents’ first attack on Baga last weekend, security forces have been on their tail, chasing them. He said: “ On Wednesday, a group of militants conducted a second terrorist attack on the area, leaving casualties and destroying property. Security forces have responded rapidly, and have deployed significant military assets and conducted airstrikes against militant targets. “These brutal and barbaric attacks by Boko Haram represent none of the people of Nigeria and no religion. Our security forces will continue to pursue the perpetrators

In an authorized biography, Madam Eunice Aye Jonathan recalls why the president was christened Goodluck, clickmoore reveals.

Madam Eunice recalls that there was nothing special about the day on which Goodluck was born in Otuoke. His birth was however very easy compared to her other experiences with childbirth. She says: “I often had prolonged labour during childbirth, sometimes for up to a week, and because of this, I usually had still- births. But when it was the turn of Goodluck, I delivered him the very day I started having labour pains. This surprised me”. Apart from this, Eunice, did not regard the day as extraordinary. According to her, the people of Otuoke went about their duties as usual. No dramatic event occurred. Perhaps, the fact that nothing special happened was indeed significant and the truly important event was his birth. Giving his reason for naming his son Goodluck, his father said: “ I called him Goodluck because although life was hard for me when he was born, I had this feeling that this boy would bring me good luck. His paternal grandmother, Sarah, also declared t

Boko Haram clash with troops in Damaturu

Kano - Boko Haram gunmen fought running battles with Nigerian troops on the streets of the northeastern city of Damaturu on Friday, in an apparent reprisal attack after a recent raid on a militant stronghold, residents told AFP. "The gunmen arrived at around 7:30 pm (1830 GMT), firing guns and shouting 'Allahu Akbar!' (God is greatest)," said Mukhtar Sani, a student of the Yobe State University in the city. Troops intercepted the insurgents and Aishatu Bala, who lives nearby, added: "All the streets are deserted. Everybody has moved indoors and all we hear are sounds of gunfire."

Cameroon appeals for international military aid to fight Boko Haram

Yaounde - Cameroon's President Paul Biya has appealed for international military help to fight Islamist militant group Boko Haram, which this week threatened to step up its cross-border raids into the country from Nigeria. The Nigerian group is part of a "global" movement that has attacked Mali, the Central African Republic and Somalia in its drive to establish its authority from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic, Biya said. "A global threat calls for a global response. Such should be the response of the international community, including the African Union and our regional organizations," he said in a New Year speech on Thursday to diplomats at the presidential palace. He said he regretted that a regional military force against the insurgents had yet to be established. At least 15 people were killed in an attack on a bus in north Cameroon on New Year's day. A man purporting to be Boko Haram's leader, Abubakar Shekau, threatened in a

Lampard moves to clear up ‘lies and nonsens

London - Frank Lampard on Friday moved to clear up "lies and nonsense" over his move to New York City FC, confirming he will move to the States after completing his loan deal with Manchester City. Lampard issued a statement which said he does have an agreement in place with Major League Soccer side New York and will move there at season's end. "I want to make it completely clear about my situation as I have read a lot of lies and nonsense over the last few days," the statement said. "When released from Chelsea last year at the end of my contract I signed a commitment to play for NYCFC for two years starting January 1, 2015. I was then offered the chance to train and be part of the Man City squad in the interim to keep myself in the best shape going into New York. "This period has since been extended by Man City and I will now start playing for NYCFC at the end of this current Premier League season. "There has always been a c

APC presidential campaign timetable

Lagos - We bring you the campaign timetable of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari from January 10 The campaign, which started on Wednesday has seen Buhari visiting Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Abia and Delta States. Enugu and Anambra (Awka/Onitsha) 10th January Ebonyi (Abakaliki) and Ondo (Akure) - 12th January Lagos and Ogun - 13th January Osun (Osogbo) and Ekiti (Ado-Ekiti) - 14th January - Oyo (Ibadan) and Kwara (Ilorin) 15th January Benue (Makurdi) and Kogi (Lokoja) - 16th January Plateau (Jos) and Niger (Minna) - 17th January Nasarawa (Lafia) and Kaduna (Kaduna) - 19th January Kano and Jigawa (Dutse) 20th January - Katsina and Zamfara (Gusau) - 21st January - Sokoto and Kebbi 22nd January - Bauchi and Gombe - 23rd January - Borno and Yobe 24th January - International Engagements 25th to 27th January - Adamawa and Taraba 28th January Grand Finale (Abuja) 29th January

BREAKING: Gunfire, heavy artillery heard near Damaturu

Damaturu - Shooting and heavy artillery fire were heard on the outskirts of Damaturu in northeastern Nigeria on Friday, a Reuters witness said. No further details were immediately available. Suspected Boko Haram militants raided Damaturu - the capital of Yobe state and 130 km (80 miles) from Maiduguri, the capital of the Islamist fighters' Borno state stronghold - in early December. The military used ground and air forces to repel them.

Nigeria races to get voter cards out for presidential election

Abuja - Five weeks before a presidential election, Nigeria's electoral commission said on Friday it has not yet finished printing the cards that voters will need to present at polling stations. Of the cards that are ready, about 15 million have not yet been collected by voters, sometimes because of apathy or geographical remoteness, said electoral commission spokesman Kayode Idowu, while insisting everything would be ready on time. Commission data showed no voter cards at all had been delivered to Borno state, the region worst hit by Boko Haram militants who are waging an Islamist insurgency against the government. More than 10,000 people died last year in the violence. The Feb. 14 election in Africa's biggest economy and leading energy producer is expected to be a close contest between President Goodluck Jonathan and his leading challenger, Muhammadu Buhari. Its conduct will be closely watched, since past polls have been marred by widespread ballot-stuff

Army alerts public to fake Facebook page

Abuja - The Nigerian Army has distanced itself from a fake Facebook account claiming to represent the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General KTJ Minimah, reports Daily Post. In a statement issued on Monday, the Army through the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General Olajide Laleye, said that someone was trying to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. The statement warned people to ignore information found on the fake page.

Fake Facebook account of Lagos police boss uncovered

Lagos - The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said that it has uncovered a fake Facebook account bearing the name of its Commissioner, Kayode Aderanti. This is contained in a statement by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu. "The account in question which is 'CP Kayode Aderanti’ was recently introduced by one shadowy character as the authentic Facebook account of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. "It was introduced to members of the Social Network with the intention of giving the impression that images being displayed and comments from this account are by the reputable Commissioner of Police, Lagos State," it stated. However, the statement said that the commissioner does not operate a Facebook account, either official or private. "For the avoidance of doubt, the Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, CP Kayode Aderanti, does not in any way operate a Facebook account (either official or

Can cellphones cause brain cancer?

Abuja - Swedes who talked on mobile or cordless phones for more than 25 years had triple the risk of a certain kind of brain cancer compared to those who used wireless phones for less than a year, a new study suggests. The odds of developing glioma, an often deadly brain cancer, rose with years and hours of use, researchers reported in the journal Pathophysiology. "The risk is three times higher after 25 years of use. We can see this clearly," lead researcher Dr. Lennart Hardell told Reuters Health in a telephone interview. His finding contrasts with the largest-ever study on the topic – the international Interphone study, which was conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and funded in part by cell phone companies. That study, published in 2010, failed to find strong evidence that mobile phones increased the risk of brain tumours. Even if the odds of developing a glioma were doubled or tripled, however, the risk would still remain l

African mobile phone growth to surge - study

Harare - Growth prospects for sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile phone market are significant as over half the region's population does not have access to a mobile phone. This is according to a Frost & Sullivan study called ‘Sub Saharan African Mobile End-user Trends'. "The mobile penetration in the region is expected to increase from 52% in 2012 to 79% 2020. Overall, in terms of mobile phone usage, SSA will be the fastest growing region globally over the next seven years," said the researchers. The study has noted that because “more than half of the population (in the region) has no access to a mobile phone” it offers immense opportunities for telecommunication companies, device and module vendors as well as application providers. “The introduction of affordable smartphones, specifically designed for the African market, has improved the market scenario,” said Frost & Sullivan Information & Communication Technologies Industry Analyst Joanit

Somalia's Shabaab militants 'execute informers

Mogadishu - Somalia's Shabaab militants have executed four people accused of spying for the United States, Ethiopia and the country's internationally-backed government, officials and witnesses said. The executions by firing squad took place at a square in the town of Bardhere, a Shabaab stronghold in Somalia's south-western region of Gedo, late on Tuesday, and came a week after the US said it had killed the al-Qaeda- affiliated militants' intelligence chief in an air strike. "One of the spies worked with the CIA and facilitated the killing of an al-Shabaab commander," a Shabaab judge in the town said before the four were shot dead. According to the judge, another one of those executed had been aiding US operations in Barawe, a port town and former Shebab stronghold that was captured last year by Somali and African Union forces, while the other two worked for Ethiopian intelligence and Somalia's security agency. "After hearing th

2 000 traffic offenders prosecuted during Christmas

Onitsha - Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said on Tuesday that the commission's mobile court had jailed five motorists for violating traffic rules during the Christmas celebration. Oyeyemi spoke after inspecting traffic flow between both ends of the Niger Bridge between Onitsha in Anambra and Asaba in Delta. The corps marshal also said that over 2 000 others were arraigned before the court set up to prosecute traffic offenders nationwide. "As at December, about 2 000 offenders were arraigned before mobile courts and I think about five were jailed and only about 15 were discharged. "But all others were given fines ranging from N1 000 to N10 000". The corps marshal said that the offences of traffic offenders ranged from land violation, overspeeding, overloading of passengers, violation of seat belt use, violation of children safety to lack of passengers' manifest in the vehicle. He said 14 per cent redu

13 killed in Bauchi auto crash

Abuja - Thirteen people have lost their lives while four others have sustained injuries in a motor accident along the Bauchi-Jos Road in the Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The accident, which occurred around 5 p.m last night, allegedly occurred when a motorcyclist crossed the highway carelessly and caused two vehicles to collide while attempting to avoid him, Vanguard reports. Haruna Mohammed, Police PR Officer of the Bauchi State Command, confirmed the incident and revealed that the two vehicles involved were a Toyota Sharon bus and a white Opel Vectra. Twelve of the passengers and the motorcyclist are reported to have died on the scene, while four others sustained various injuries. All injured parties are currently receiving treatment at the Nabordo Clinic, while the bodies of the deceased await post-mortem examinations at the same facility. The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained. Members of the public have been asked to assist w

Buhari kicks off presidential rally on Tuesday

Port- Harcourt - The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday kick off his presidential campaign at the Uyo Township Stadium, reports The Sun. The rally would be attended by APC elders, chieftains and supporters from across the country. During the rally, the party will also present the party’s flag to the governorship standard- bearer of the party in the state, Umana Okon Umana.

OBJ’s meeting with Yoruba women unsettles PDP

Abeokuta - A meeting convened by former President Olusegun Obasanjo,with all Iyalodes and concerned women from all states in the South-West geo-political zone of the country, may have sent jitters down the spine of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party,( PDP), reports ThisDay. The meeting, which is scheduled to hold on Monday at Obasanjo’s Presidential Hilltop Residence, Abeokuta, is not unconnected with the February general elections. While the objective of the meeting is not known, the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-west is not comfortable with such parley at this crucial moment when election is around the corner. The party is worried that the former President may use the forum to drum support for the opposition to take over the reign of government in 2015.

Search area shifts slightly for crashed AirAsia plane

Pangkalan Bun - The search operation for AirAsia Flight QZ8501 will spread slightly eastward on Tuesday as the weather and currents drag wreckage in that direction, the head of Indonesia's rescue agency said. Bad weather has made it difficult to locate parts of the plane and recover the 125 bodies that are still missing, said National Search and Rescue Agency's director of operation Suryadi B Supriyadi. There were 162 passengers and crew on the Airbus 320 when it crashed on 28 December. So far, 37 bodies have been recovered. "Time is of the essence ... but it seems like it is hard to beat the weather," Supriyadi said, adding that divers trying to reach the wreckage Monday were forced to return to their ships by strong current as rough seas continued to impede dive and search teams. The debris found so far indicates the body of the plane broke into parts, he said. Harsh measures On Monday, Indonesia's transportation ministry announced harsh m

Rivers State mourns Jonathan's sibling

Abuja - Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has condoled with President Goodluck Jonathan and his family over the death of the former's younger sister, Nancy Jonathan-Olei. According to a statement signed by David Iyofor the Chief Press Secretary to Amaechi, the Governor said people of Rivers shared the pain of losing a loved one. “We understand the pain and grief of losing a loved one. The pain of an untimely death is immeasurable, and we pray that God grants the President and the entire family of the bereaved the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss” the statement read. It added that the prayers and thoughts of Rivers people were with the President and the family of the bereaved in their moment of grief. “We also pray that the soul of the deceased rest in the bosom of the Almighty.” Jonathan-Olei passed away earlier today at a doctor's facility in Yenagoa after a short ailment. She was 52.

Captain fantastic rescues Liverpool in FA Cup

London - Captain Steven Gerrard scored twice to rescue Liverpool from FA Cup embarrassment and lead them into the fourth round after a tricky 2-1 win at fourth tier AFC Wimbledon on Monday. In the night's other Cup match, Premier League strugglers Burnley fought back from a goal down at Turf Moor to draw 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur and force a replay to decide who then takes on Leicester City. Liverpool will move on to play second tier Bolton Wanderers in the next round but only after a night of living dangerously with determined League Two opponents who looked far from overawed. "That was a very tough game," Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers told the BBC. "We lost our sort of shape within the game and presented them with chances by giving the ball away. "We had to defend right the way through to the end." Gerrard, in his first match since announcing his departure for the United States at the end of the season, had headed the opener i

69 hurt when trains collide in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro - At least 69 people were injured late on Monday when two commuter trains collided in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, authorities said. The accident occurred around 20:20 (22:20 GMT) when one of the trains, which had stopped at a station, was rammed from behind by another on the same track, said Rio state Transportation chief Carlos Osorio. The accident took place in the town of Mesquita, outside Rio de Janeiro, and there were no reports that the injuries were serious, O Globo network said. The injured were treated on the scene or taken to the hospital. Initial reports had stated that 40 people were wounded.

Nigeria ripe for e-voting: Unilorin deputy VC

Abuja - The time is right for Nigeria to adopt electronic voting for the conduct of general elections, University of Ilorin Deputy VC Prof. Yisa Fakunle has said, Daily Trust reports. According to Fakunle, the voting system is "simple" and the university would be willing to assist Government in this regard. The university recently held elections for new executives of the Postgraduate Students' Association (POGSASS) and has said that if a unit within a country is successful at applying the new technology, there is no reason why the country as a whole cannot do the same.

Libya strike on tanker draws Greek anger

Benghazi - Libya's internationally recognised government said on Monday that its aircraft bombed an oil tanker off the Islamist-held port of Derna, killing two crewmen and drawing condemnation from Greece. A spokesperson for the Libyan government's armed forces said the tanker was hit on Sunday after it refused to stop for checks on its cargo which had raised suspicions. But the Greek government said the vessel was plying a long standing route under contract to the Libyan state oil company and demanded prosecution of those responsible for the deaths of the Greek and Romanian crewmen. Greek coastguards said the Liberian-registered Araevo vessel was at anchor two nautical miles off Derna and laden with 1 600 tons of crude oil when it was hit. Libyan armed forces spokesperson Colonel Ahmed Mesmari said the tanker had turned off its lights "in preparation for entering the port... and because of this it and its cargo were considered suspicious". But

Virginity...A sign of Dignity

I often hear people make statements like “you are a virgin because you lack opportunity” and I will like to correct that notion first before any further statement. Virginity is a sign of dignity and never ever a lack of opportunity especially for those who know what it means to be a virgin. Please this paper is strictly for the singles or let me say the unmarried people at such our discussion covers all your life before the “Yes I Do”. We have heard and got so many ideas on the issue of virginity, as a matter of fact the term virginity is not a new topic in the church but for emphasis and necessity shall we be considering some few issues on the topic. Medically virginity is streamlined to the feminine gender with the issue of an un- ruptured hymen in the sexual organ which i shall not be boring you with. Although virginity has being streamlined to the female man in the medical line and in the popular believe we shall be digressing a little from that opinion by add

HAPPY NEW YEAR

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