Russia Signs Agreement With Nigeria to Build Nuclear Power Plant

Russia has signed agreements with Nigeria to build and operate a nuclear power plant in the oil-rich West African nation that has a deficit of reliable powersupply. Feasibility studies for the plant and a research center construction will include site screening, capacity, financing, and time frames of the projects, state-owned Russian nuclear company Rosatom said in an emailed statement.

BREAKING: Liecester Sacks Craig Shakespeare

Craig Shakespeare who signed a three year deal roughly four months ago has been relieved of his duty following an appalling run this season.

The foxes are third from the bottom and has not won any of their last six matches.

Nnamdi Kanu not in court as Federal Government Lawyer calls for Arrest Warrant

 

A Federal Government lawyer has called for arrest warrant for Nnamdi Kanu- Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra. This is after he failed to appear in court for his treason trial in a Federal Court.

However Kanu's lawyer told the court that he has not seen or heard from Kanu after soldiers invaded his house last month.

PORT HARCOURT HAPPENING NOW: Confusion on Alleged Army Forced Vacination of Children in Schools

Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria, Parents where seen hurrying to schools to withdraw their children on alleged army vaccination. Concerned parents where at a loss why their children will be vaccinated without their consent and why it has to be compulsory.

Eminem Disses Trump in a Freestyle song at the BET Award

Eminem dissed President Trump in a new video that played Tuesday night at the BET Awards. IN the song he called Trump a racist, hypocrisy and disrespectful to US veterans among other things.

Here is the lyrics:

"It's the calm before the storm right here

Wait, how was I gonna start this off?

ABUJA, Nigeria: IPOB Demands Authorities Should Bring Kanu to Court.

 
IPOB - Indigenous People of Biafra has requested that Government should bring their leader to court on Tuesday. The decried Government illegal arrest of their leader, saying they would be left woth no option than to takr up arms if Government continues to ho;d their leader- Nnamdi Kanu.

The group in a press release signed by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Emma Powerful and made available in Awka, stated that it was gradually losing patience with Nigerian government for keeping its leader, who they alleged was abducted during the invasion of his home in Umuahia, last month.

Pope Criticizes USA for abandoning Paris Climate Accord

Pope Francis has criticized the United States for abandoning the Paris Climate Accord. In his word, the Pope said - “Thanks to scientific knowledge, we know how we have to confront the problem and the international community has also worked out the legal methods, such as the Paris Accord, which sadly, some have abandoned,” he said.

Nigerians Fault Okorocha for Erecting a Statue of Jacob Zuma in Owerri

Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo State of Nigeria has taken serous knocks from the public for erecting the statue of Jacob Zuma the incumbent President of South Africa, who among other things is facing a trial for corruption in his country.

SOMALI: Deat Toll Rises 186 Killed in a Mogadishu Car Bomb Blast

Death toll has risen to 186 after a car bomb hit Mogadishu, Somali. Capital Sunday. A truck loaded with bomb exploded close to Safari Hotel by K5 intersection. his section of the city is said to be laced up with Government Offices and quarters.

Over 200 people are reportedly injured by the blast consequently hospital a battling to combat a large number of causalities moving at so an appalling frequency.

Authorities observed that many casualties died at the hospital from their wound even as death toll is expected to rise.

Zuma charges African leaders on education

Jacob Zuma and Rochas Okorocha

South African President, Jacob Zuma, has urged African leaders to invest more in the education African children, saying that that is the surest path to empowering them.
Zuma, who arrived Imo State Friday night on a two-day visit, also disclosed that he intends to undertake the task of discussing with leaders in the continent on the best ways to carry out that task.

The South African leader spoke yesterday, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between his foundation, Zuma Foundation and Rochas Foundation, floated by Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, at the Rochas Foundation African College, at SPIBAT, Owerri.

Trump looks to deliver for his voters

Trump this week after much infighting in his Cabinet and disappointments in the House seems desperate to deliver to his voters. His moves to deliver win for his voters  has been described as 'sudden in a flurry' by Reuters.

Trump took steps to dramatically undercut the Obamacare health system, sent notice he was willing to scuttle the nuclear deal with Iran, moved to roll back coal-plant limits, and again demanded a wall along the Mexican border.

Trump has been constantly at a cross road and seems to enjoy his feud with the Republicans, the news media and even National Football league players who has protested during the national anthem.

Four Die as Cargo Plane Plunged into the Sea off the coast of Ivory Coast

Abidjan, Ivory Coast recorded a plane crash when a cargo plane crashed into the sea off the coast of Ivory Coast.

A heavy storm was said to coursed the crash as plane tried to land ashore to no avail. Abidjan airport reportedly is located within a densely populated area. However, no victim has so far recorded among the locals.

The plane was a Ukrainian-made Antonov chartered by the French army as part of its anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane, a French military source told AFP

Nigeria schools: Kaduna primary teachers fail pupils' exam

Thousands of primary school teachers in Kaduna, Nigeria are to be sacked after failing the exams they set for their six-year-old pupils.

In Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria the country was shocked by thousands of teachers who failed exams meant for their  pupils.

State governor Nasir El-Rufai said 21,780 teachers, two-thirds of the total, had failed to score 75% or higher on assessments given to pupils.

Gas explosions, fire rock Ghana’s capital Accra

A tanker delivering natural gas caught fire in Ghana’s capital Accra on Saturday, triggering two explosions that were heard across the city causing fires that forced local residents to flee.

Police said the blasts happened in the Atomic Junction roundabout area of Legon in northeast Accra at about 7:30 pm (1930 GMT).

Nigeria is First African Country to Qualify for 2018 World Cup - CAF

Nigeria has qualified for 2018 world cup in Russia.

Nigeria scored 1:0 against Zambia in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria moments ago.

Nigeria is currently 13 points so far on the table with Zambia trailing at 7 points.

CAF has congratulates Nigeria as the first African country to qualify for 2018 FIFA world cup.on twittr @CAF_Online.

Nigeria stay top in Group B and advance with one game to spare from a pool that was dubbed the "Group of Death" and expected to go down to the wire.

Russia will be Nigeria's sixth appearance at the World Cup.

They reached the second round in 1994, 1998 and 2014, but exited the tournament in the group stage in 2002 and 2010.

Why IPOB Should not be Treated as Terrorists – OoniI

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi has said members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) should not be regarded as terrorists.

He said this on Friday when he paid a courtesy visit to Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State.

• The South-East Governors’ Forum has proscribed the activities of the group, after a clash with soldiers.
• A Federal High Court had also declared the group a terrorist organisation.

What the Ooni said:

• He renamed the group Indigenous People of Brighter Nigeria (IPOBN).

US lifts most economic restrictions on Sudan after two decades

The US is lifting most of the economic and trade sanctions it first imposed on Sudan two decades ago.

However Sudan will remain listed as a state sponsor of terror.

US officials said Sudan had made progress in counter-terrorism and human rights issues. The process of lifting the sanctions began under the Obama administration earlier this year.

Monkeypox Outbreak: Medics monitor 40 people in Bayelsa, Nigeria

Information reaching  me from the Niger Delta University hospital in Bayelsa State of Nigeria confirms a suspected  cases of Monkeypox Outbreak.

Th Teaching Hospital has already quarantined 13 infected patients, among who are three adults and one child.

US, Nigerian Troops killed in Ambush in Niger

A dispatch of United State's and their Nigerian Counterparts were killed in an Ambush in Niger Sources say.

Nigeria has been fighting Boko Haram terrorist group in this area

Report says three US soldiers were killed in the ambush with one other soldier from a partner country.

However details was not given on the identity of the fourth soldier.

Seven killed in Cameroon as Anglophones South declare ‘independence’

At least seven people were killed in Cameroon’s restive anglophone belt at the weekend as a separatist group made a symbolic declaration of independence.
The separatists chose October 1, the anniversary of the official reunification of the anglophone and francophone parts of Cameroon, to declare independence for “Ambazonia”, the name of the state they want to create.
Since November, the anglophone minority has been protesting against perceived discrimination.
The government deployed security forces at the weekend in English-speaking regions, notably Buea in the southwest and Bamenda, the main town in the northwest and a hub of anglophone agitation.

Las Vegas shooting near Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino leaves at least 50 dead

A shooting at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip near Mandalay Casino last night killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200 others late Sunday, authorities say.

It was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. Mordern history.

Catalan referendum Leads to Clashes as voters defy Central Authorities

Catalonia's independence referendum has begun in chaotic fashion, with clashes occurring as police attempt to prevent the vote from taking place.

The Spanish government has pledged to stop a poll that was declared illegal by the country's constitutional court. The Catalan Government however have defiled every call to stop the voting.

Police officers are preventing people from voting, and seizing ballot papers and boxes at polling stations.

Cameroon bans pro-independence rallies in Anglophone area

Cameroon has banned public meetings and travel in a mainly English-speaking region ahead of a protest to demand independence for the area.

The South-West region's border with Nigeria has also been shut to block "infiltration" by people threatening Cameroon's unity, officials said.

Pro-independence marches have been planned for Sunday, the 56th anniversary of Cameroon's unification.

English speakers accuse the Francophone majority of discrimination.

Main suspect in Wisconsin ‘Slender Man’ stabbing avoids jail time in plea deal

One of the two teens in the “Slender Man” attack three years ago in Wisconsin took a plea deal Friday to avoid prison time, according to reports.

Morgan Geyser was deemed too mentally ill to be found guilty of repeatedly stabbing her classmate in May 2014..

ABUJA: Nigerian government to connect neighboring countries with rail

Nigerian Government has announced plans to build international rail lines that would connect Nigeria with neighboring countries.

This was made known to us by the Minister of Transportation Right Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, through his Media Director at a seminar in Abuja, while speaking on the strategy being adopted by the ministry in the rail sector.

Young Dolph Critically Injured in Hollywood shooting

Young Dolph  a has been critically injured in a shoot at a landmark Hollywood hotel.

A hip-hop artist - Young Dolph was wounded in a shooting that sent police and paramedics flooding into Hollywood Boulevard’s tourist center Tuesday afternoon.

Young Dolph, 32, was shot multiple times when an argument with three men outside the Loews Hollywood Hotel turned physical, said Los Angeles Police Officer Mike Lopez.

BA probes crew member's anti-Nigerian Snapchat rant

British Airways has launched an investigation after a staff member posted an offensive rant on the social app Snapchat.

The British Airways flight attendant filmed herself before working on a flight to Nigeria. She mocked Nigerian accents and made lewd racial remarks about body parts.

A concerned colleague who saw the video shared it with the Daily Mail.

BA  expects the utmost professionalism from their staff when they are representing British Airways.

Luan Santana Changes his Style to Heavy Metals

Inspired by the FDS shows, Luan Santana has decided to open his new project to the public which is total change of his style to heavy metal. Luan who is currently on tour celebrating his10 years of career in the back country, appriciates the love of his fan base which he says  is too good, Hear him "but there is an hour when you feel something inside and you need to change, take chances ... and guess what? This time has come. So I decided that from today I will dedicate myself body and soul to the style I really love, heavy metal. Keep rocking, babies!".

Trump tweets threats to North Korea after UN meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump twitted on Saturday that North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho and leader Kim Jong Un "won't be around much longer" if Ri echoed the thoughts of "Little Rocket Man," an apparent reference to Kim.

Ri informed the United Nations General Assembly holding in New York earlier on Saturday that hitting the U.S. mainland with its rockets was inevitable after "Mr Evil President" Trump insulted the Pyongyang's leader by calling him "rocket man."

Moscow Officials Tally Racist Football Attacks Ahead of World Cup

Nearly 100 cases of racism have been recorded between 2014 and 2016 at football stadiums across Moscow, the Russian capital’s chief human rights ombudswoman said Thursday.

International football and UN officials have voiced concerns over Russia’s efforts to combat racism as the country prepares to host the 2018 World Cup. Moscow-based racism-monitoring group Sova Center recorded more than 200 acts of racism committed by Russian fans between 2012 and 2014.

Greece considers bond swap as it looks to bailout exit

Greece is considering swapping 20 small bond issues for four or five new ones, government sources said, as it prepares to exit its international bailout and resume normal financing operations.

The country has been surviving on rescue funds since 2010 and is anxious to draw a line under its bailout phase next year.

The government is considering a swap that would consolidate the secondary market into a few benchmark issues, replacing 20 separate bonds with a face value of around 32 billion euros, said officials familiar with the proposal.

Nigeria's Amina Yuguda wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Amina Yuguda is a news presenter on local network Gotel Television, where she has reported on high-profile news stories, including the Boko Haram insurgency.
She will start a three-month placement at the BBC in London in September.
The award was created to honour Komla Dumor, a presenter for BBC World News, who died suddenly aged 41 in 2014.

Nigeria reverses Self on Biafra terrorist label

It's not surprising that the Nigerian army has changed its mind on last week’s announcement categorising the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) as a terrorist organisation.
At the time, there were quick calls for restraint from across the political divide, considering the history of ethnic tension in the country, as well as the Nigerian army’s human rights record in suppressing unrest.
It was clear that senior politicians and government officials wanted to distance themselves from any violent action that would follow.