Islamic extremists kill 52 people in Nigeria

 

Suspected Islamic extremists have used explosives to attack a village in north-east Nigeria, killing 52 people and razing more than 300 homes, security officials said.

The attackers planted several explosives at a market around Kawuri village, officials said. Police who evacuated wounded victims confirmed at least 52 people were killed.
Witnesses who escaped the massacre said there were more than

Martins gives up on World Cup dream, Watch The Video Of The interview

Since Keshi took charge of Nigeria, Martins has only played once and that was in a World Cup qualifier in 2012 and has not been heard of since relating to a Super Eagles call-up.
In an interview with the Seattle Times, Martins said: “I think there is nothing to say. He’s the head coach, so he knows the players that he wants. There is nothing I can talk about, (nothing) like calling him.”
The media had recently linked the striker with a possible loan move to Europe to

My Husband Is Not Dead, Stop The Rumour… He Already Predicted This Commotion- Joy Ajanaku

 

Joy Ajanaku is Prophet Ajanaku’s wife. The prophet, who died and ‘rose from death’ according to his church members and later died again last year, is said to be alive by his wife who has taken over his church activities. Till today, people are yet to know how the prophet was buried or where he was buried. But his wife insists in this interview that her husband is not dead but alive. People will know the truth when the time comes, she said. Her statement to City People; read more

LUTH Workers Vow to Continue Three Month-Old Strike

Striking health workers at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, yesterday, vowed to continue with their three-month-old strike until their demands are met.
Mr. Kehinde Adegoke, the LUTH chapter chairman, Senior Staff Association of Universities Teaching Hospitals, Research and Allied Institutes, SSAUTHRAI, announced this in Lagos.
"The management claimed that from Accountant General's office, they are no

Amaechi, Ngige, Al-Mustapha All Escort El-Rufai To SSS Office

After armed men from the State Security Service, SSS, stormed former FCT Minister, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai's home on Friday to invite him to their headquarters but meant his absence, the former Minister has decided to honour their invitation by going to their Headquarters this morning, along with some APC chiefs. Governor Rotimi Amaechi, APC National Secretary, Treasurer, Senator Ngige and Al Mustpha were part of the people with him. But it seems the SSS men are only interested in talking to El-Rufai alone. See the rest of his tweets after the cut.

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi predicts harder times for Eagles against Ghana

 
Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi, has warned that there is no taking the foot off the pedal as the Eagles prepare for the semi-final against Ghana at the African Nations Championship on Wednesday.
The Eagles have been installed as tournament’s favourites after dispatching hosts, South Africa in Group A’s final game and overcoming a defensive Moroccan side 4-3 last Saturday in the quarter final but Keshi insists

14-yr-old boy plans grandma’s kidnap, collects N150,000 ransom

MEN of the Delta State Police command have arrested a 14-year-old boy for allegedly masterminding the kidnap of his grandmother.
Ironically, the abductors also took away the boy along with the grandmother and another victim in the process of kidnap but dropped off the accused before getting to their hideout.
It was also not the first time the boy had planned the abduction of his grandmother to