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Bandits Kill 3 in Kauru Local Government of Kaduna State
A bandit attack at Kamaru village of Chawai Chiefdom in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has left no fewer than 3 people dead. It was learnt that the bandits shot the victims after an argument ensued after arriving the compound. Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan confirmed the incident and also disclosed that investigations indicate that the gunmen were criminals from a neighbouring state who crossed over into the village to carry out the heinous act. Aruwan said when troops responded to a distress call from the village, they found three persons dead and one injured.
NOUN Staff Arrested for Allegedly Killing his Colleague Over N70000 in Benue
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 31-year-old staff of the National Open University of Nigeria NOUN in Benue state, Ikon Danasabe, for allegedly employing the services of his fellow cult members to kill his colleague, Francis Atache, over N70, 000. Vanguard reports that an investigation into the case commenced shortly after Francis was gruesomely murdered and his body dumped in a bush in August 2020. The Benue state police command in the course of its investigation got information that Ikon and late Francis had a faceoff over a certain N70, 000. Ikon was arrested by the police but was however placed on holding charge at the Makurdi Correctional Center since he denied any involvement and there wasn't any evidence to prove the claim that he indeed killed late Francis. ...
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, 84, rushed to hospital
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is currently in hospital in a 'serious but stable' condition. Reports in Switzerland claim the 84-year-old was rushed to hospital on Thursday, January 7. According to Blick, Blatter 's state of health is considered serious, but he is not believed to be in life-threatening condition His daughter Corrina confirmed in a statement he is getting better every day as she asked for privacy. She told Blick: "My father is in the hospital and is getting better every day. He needs time and rest. On behalf of my family, I ask for privacy." This isn't the first time the Blatter has been hospitalised, with the Swiss suffering health problems in November 2015 and July 2016. Blatter became the eighth president of FIFA after he secured the role in 199...
Ex-Security Guard Arrested for Stealing Church Offering in Ogun
Men of Ogun State Police command have arrested Mela Samaila, pictured above, a former security guard at Grace Nations Church a.k.a Liberation City for allegedly breaking into the church auditorium and stealing the offering box with an undisclosed amount of money. Spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the suspect, was arrested following a distress call received by the police at Ojodu Abiodun divisional headquarters from security men on duty at the church, at about 04:00am that a thief scaled the fence of the church, broke into the main auditorium and made away with the church offering box. Oyeyemi said upon the distress call, the DPO Ojodu Abiodun division, CSP Eyitayo Akinluwade quickly mobilized his patrol team to the scene, combed the area and suc...
Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Suspected Missing as he's not Been Seen in two Months
Chinese billionaire and founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma is suspected to be missing after he mysteriously disappeared from the public eye after Beijing cracked down on his business. Jack Ma was slated to appear as a star judge on the season finale of Africa's Business Heroes. However, that didn't happen and the show's broadcast was postponed. Jack's trouble with the Chinese government began when he gave a speech criticizing China's regulators and state-owned banks for their "backwardness". His remarks are said to have infuriated Beijing's party brass, leading to Chinese President Xi Jinping personally ordering a halt to the offering by Alibaba's financial affiliate company, Ant Financial, which was set to raise USD 34 billion in the biggest stock-market debut in history, repo...
Ogun Police Arrests Three Brothers for allegedly Killing a Security Guard on Christmas Eve
Men of Ogun Police Command have arrested three brothers identified as Okiki Mulero (23), Micheal Mulero (21), and Joseph Mulero (17) for beating a So-Safe corps officer who was on guard duty at OGD Estate Asero to death on the eve of Christmas. A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, states that trouble started when one of the suspects Okiki Mulero, who is a commercial cyclist was denied entrance into the estate for carrying more than one passenger contrary to the rule of the estate. Oyeyemi said this infuriated him and he called his two brothers, Micheal and Joseph Mulero who came to the scene and they jointly attacked the two security guards with planks. "In the process, one of the security men by the name Segun Godfrey Bar...
Maradona's surgeon responds tearfully to investigation into star's death
Diego Maradona's surgeon responded to the launch of an investigation for involuntary manslaughter by saying he did "everything he could, up to the impossible" for an "unmanageable" patient. Earlier in the day prosecutors in San Isidro, near Buenos Aires, said they were investigating Leopoldo Luque while Argentine television showed police raiding the doctor's surgery and home. A statement from the prosecutors' office later said they had begun analysing material gathered and clarified that "no decisions have been made at the moment regarding the procedural situation of any person." The probe was triggered by concerns raised by Maradona's daughters Dalma, Gianinna and Jana over the treatment he received for his heart condition at his home in Tigre, north of Buenos Aires, ju...
Mother and son arrested with 49 parcels of Indian hemp
A 21-year-old man identified as Kabiru Mahmud has been arrested by the Kano police command alongside his mother and uncle for being in possession of 49 parcels of Indian hemp. Mahmud was arrested at Danbire village while transporting the substance from his family home at Gadonkaya quarters to a hiding place on the outskirts of Kano metropolis, after the police received an intelligence report of a young man carrying sacks believed to be Indian hemp. It was gathered that the suspect's mother had directed him to move the substance from her matrimonial home at Gadonkaya quarters to Danbire. During a phone conversation, Mahmud's mother told him that the police has arrested his father with Indian hemp and that he should get rid of the Indian hemp kept in the home in ant...
Embezzled Funds: Sacked NANS President, Bamidele Akpan Under Investigation
The recently impeached and embattled President of National Association of Nigeria Students-NANS, Mr. Danielson Bamidele Akpan, was few days ago arraigned for investigation at the Nigeria Police Force CID, FCT Command in Abuja. On commencement of investigation, at the Nigeria Police Headquarters in Abuja, Danielson who had initially wanted to deny the charges, later succumbed after evidence of transaction and documents where presented to the Police. He therefore admitted the charges of embezzling funds provided by Governments and private organizations to support struggling Nigeria students. He however confessed the peculation of 18million naira Bayelsa state support funds, meant to leverage and provide 10000 glo CUG lines to Bayelsa state Students, a 200 thousand dollars intervention...
We are ready to show Lekki shootings footage – LCC
The Management of the Lekki Concession Company has disclosed that it is ready to show the footage of Lekki toll gate shooting. This was made known by the agency's Head of the Legal Department, Mr Gbolahan Agboluwaje who appeared before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry for Restitution for Victims of SARS and related abuses and Other Matters on Friday October 30. He also disclosed that there are hours of recordings on the CCTV footage. Commenting on summons of presenting the October 20 footage, an investigation report and any other document, Agboluwaje stated that no investigative report or document is available. He said; "LCC is prepared to air the footage before the panel" but no investigative report or document is available. "...
How is it so easy to arrest about 500 looters without panels but so hard to arrest 1 police officer in years? Singer Bez asks
Nigerian singer Bez has reacted to report of security operatives arresting looters who vandalized properties across the country. The singer in a tweet he shared wondered how it is so easy to find and arrest about ''500 looters'' without panels of investigation in hours, but so hard to arrest 1 police officer in years. Bez tweeted; How is it so easy to find, and arrest about 500 looters without panels of investigation in hours, but so hard to arrest 1 police officer in years?
There were a number of casualties as a result of gunfire at the Lekki Toll Gate – House of Reps speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says there were a number of casualties as a result of the gunfire at the Lekki toll gate on Tuesday night, October 20. In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, October 21, Gbajabiamila who represented Surulere Federal constituency in the House called for an investigation into the facts of what transpired in Lekki last night. His statement reads ''Events in my home state Lagos, last night and up until this afternoon, have left my heart heavy and my spirit disturbed. After sixty years, our democracy should have grown beyond the point where conflicting visions of nationhood result in violence on the streets and blood on the ground. It is unavoidably and painful...
Lagos Government Orders Investigation Into The Shooting At Lekki Toll Gate
There have been reports of shooting at the Lekki Toll Plaza, following the 24-hour curfew imposed on Lagos State to stop criminals who hid under the #EndSARS protests to unleash mayhem on innocent citizens. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gbenga_omo @gboyegaakosile #LASG https:///wP0dsQ3sBDThe State Government has ordered an investigation into the incident. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised the security agents not to arrest anyone on account of the curfew, which he urges residents to observe for the peaceful atmosphere we all cherish. #LASG #ForAGreaterLagosHe advises Lagosians to remain calm and not allow criminals, who have hijacked the noble protest of our gallant youths, to succeed in their evil plan of turning our dear state upside down. @jidesanwoolu @drobafemih...
Senate Directs Investigation Into Excessive Bank Charges
The Senate on Wednesday at plenary directed its Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions to investigate complaints of Nigerians on illicit and excessive bank charges by commercial banks on customers' accounts. It also directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to look into the complaints of Nigerians and review the charges on their bank accounts. The resolutions of Senate, were sequel to a motion by Sen. Abba Moro (PDP-Benue South) on urgent need to investigate and review illicit and excessive charges by Nigerian banks on customers' accounts. Moro, while presenting the motion, said there have been several complaints from Nigerians over illicit and excessive charges by commercial banks on their accounts. He said that such charges and deductions ranged...
FCCPC Opens Investigation On DSTV, GOTV, Others
FCCPC Opens Investigation into Competition and Possible Consumer Rights Violations in Pay TV Industry.
Kidnappers mount roadblock in Kano, abduct 3
Three people were abducted on Monday August 31, by kidnappers who mounted a road block along Falgore Forest in Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. Daily Nigerian reported that an eyewitness, Ado Musa told Freedom Radio that the incident which happened around 7am left many commuters injured including the Hisbah commander of the local government, Mukhtar Abdulmumin. Kano Police Command spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa confirmed the incident and also disclosed that the police have begun investigation into the incident.
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Suspected Cultists Arrested with Human Skulls in Cross River
Five suspected cultists have been arrested with human skulls in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. Cross River state commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Danjuma Elisha said the suspects were apprehended following a raid on a compound in Ogoja area. He said; "This is a case of suspected cultism, ritualists in Ogoja Local Government Area. They were found with all the items they used in their activities. "We raided the place because it is a compound. Eventually, four of them were found to be the people involved. So we are targeting them this time for the public to see." Elisha added that the suspects will be handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
Teenager Arrested with 14 used Female Panties in Ogun
A 16-year-old boy identified as Adeniyi Muhammed has been arrested in Ogun state after being caught with 14 used female panties. Ogun state police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi said the suspect was arrested after a resident of Kano Street in the Ayetoro area of the state lodged a complaint over the theft of her panties on Tuesday August 18. Oyeyemi said; "A search warrant was executed in his dwelling house and another 14 used woman pants were recovered there. The suspect has confessed to the commission of the crime but claimed that he was sent by somebody to get those pants for him. Effort is on top gear to get his so-called accomplice arrested." It was further learnt that the state Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun has directed that t...
2 Women Among 8 Kidnappers Arrested by NSCDC in Oyo
The Agro Rangers Squad, of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC in Oyo statehave arrested 8 suspected kidnappers, consisting of 2 women and 6 men. According to reports, the two red Boxer Motorcycles marked BDJ 580 UL and EGB 628 UF, six cell phones and N32,510 cash were recovered from the suspects. It was gathered that the criminals, who are suspected to be kidnappers, operated in Ado Awaye, Araromi Lcda, Okaka and Otu communities in Itesiwsju Local Government Area and Ilero in Iwa Local Council Development Authority of the state. The NSCDC said that one Alhaji Baani Abubakar, otherwise called Chief Jowuro, made a distress call in Oke-Ogun at around 11:15 pm on Thursday that suspected kidnappers were spotted at Bobajiroro Hotel, Oke Adeta, Iseyin. The state ...
Arsenal Launch Investigation Into Pepe's £72 Million Record Transfer Fee
Arsenal have launched an internal investigation into why so much money was paid for club record signing Nicolas Pepe. The 25-year-old Ivorian became Arsenals' most expensive signing when he joined for £72million from French Ligue 1 club Lille last summer. In his debut season at Arsenal he scored eight goals and provided10 assists. But according to ESPN while there is believed to be no regret in signing Pepe, Arsenal reckon they overpaid to bring him to the Emirates. The north London club paid £20m up front, with a commitment to a further £52m over the next five years. That first instalment is due to be paid this summer and the commitment to owe that extra chunk has led to 'a review of scouting reports and negotiating process' to determine why such a huge deal was ma...
'N100bn vanished in one year'- House of Representatives probes North East Development Commission
The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into allegations of a missing N100 billion from the coffers of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) established in 2017 to reconstruct states affected by insurgency in the north-east. Moving a motion for the probe of the agency, minority leader of the house, Ndudi Elumelu, said the N100 billion given to the commission by the federal government has "vanished" with nothing to show for it . Elumelu while moving the motion, accused Mohammed Goni Alkali, commission's managing director, of awarding non-existent contracts. In his words "The N100 billion so far disbursed to the commission by the federal government is said to have vanished under a year without any visible impact on the refugees nor any infrastructural d...
Former Nurse Admits Killing Seven Military Retirees
Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at a medical center for veterans in West Virginia has pleaded guilty to seven counts of second-degree murder and one count of assault with the intent to commit murder. The 46-year-old woman who appeared before a federal court on Tuesday July 14, pleaded guilty to federal murder charges in connection with a string of insulin deaths at a veterans hospital in West Virginia. Federal prosecutors had alleged that Reta Mays injected lethal doses of insulin into eight veterans at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in rural Clarksburg, causing their blood sugar levels to drop to dangerously low levels. Seven died shortly after. Mays began working at the hospital five years ago and was assigned to work the night shift in Ward 3A. As a nursin...
59-year-old Pastor Arrested for Raping 10-year-old Girl in Ogun
59-year-old Pastor Okedokun Abiodun of the Light Christian Church, Odeda in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun state, has been arrested by men of the state police command for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl (name withheld). In a statement released on Tuesday, July 14, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said Okedokun was arrested following a report by the father of the victim at Odeda Police station. ''The suspect saw his daughter playing with other children and he called her to go and bring his key for him in his room, while the innocent girl was going into the room, the pastor allegedly followed her behind, pushed her into the bed, covered her mouth with his hands and forcefully had carnal knowledge of he. Upon the report, the DPO Odeda div...
Police open investigation after Cristiano Ronaldo's 10-year-old Son is Filmed Riding a Jet Ski alone
Police in Portugal have opened up investigations after Cristiano Ronaldo's 10-year-old, son Cristiano Jr was filmed riding a jet ski alone. The video showed Cristiano Jr. racing through the water before moving round in circles as he was praised by family members on the luxury vessel. Towards the end of the 1.30 minute video a woman in a life jacket could be seen jumping into the water, although the young boy switched on the engine before she approached it. The disturbing footage was uploaded by the young boy's aunt, Elma Aveiro on her Instagram page on Monday, July 13. According to Portuguese press, the video also shared by his famous footballer dad and his grandmum Dolores Aveiro, was taken on Saturday in Paul do Mar off the south of Madeira where Cristiano Ronaldo Jr ...
60-year-old man Arrested for Defiling a 9-year-old Girl in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 60-year-old man identified as Okafor Ndubuisi for allegedly defiling a 9-year-old girl. Ndubuisi, said to be a resident of Sun Rise Estates Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi LGA of Anambra State was accused of defiling the minor on different occassions. He was arrested at about 2:30pm on Sunday July 12, following a tip-off. The state's police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed said the Commissioner of Police John Abang has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal investigation Department, Awka for discreet investigation after which suspect would be charged to court for prosecution. The statement read; On the 12/7/2020 at about 2:30:pm following a tip off, Police operatives attached 3-3 Division arrested one Okafo...
Tottenham star, Serge Aurier's Brother Shot Dead
The brother of Ivory Coast and Tottenham defender Serge Aurier, 27, has been shot dead in the early hours of Monday morning, July 13, in Toulouse, France. Christopher Aurier, 26, was shot in the abdomen outside a nightclub in Toulouse at around 5am on the Boulevard de Thibaud in the French city. The suspect is still on the run. Police were called by members of the public after they discovered a man lying on the ground with a gun wound to the abdomen. Christopher was later pronounced dead at hospital. Local police have begun their investigation and the area where the shooting occurred have been closed off. Christopher was also a footballer and he played at amateur level and was most recently on the books with French fifth-tier side Toulouse Rodeo. He previously...
Herbs Made Me Sodomise Boy – Suspect
The Nasarawa state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested a 25-year-old man identified as Yusuf Bello, for sodomizing an 11-year-old boy in Lafia, the state's capital. Bello blamed his action on herbal mixture he ingested, which he claimed gave him an erection he couldn't control. Confessing to the crime, he said; "Some few days after the Sallah celebration, I had a running stomach and approached a herbalist who sold herbal medicine to me for N150. "He told me that the medicine had no side effects, but some hours after I took it, I had an erection and couldn't control it. "I went to the toilet where I saw a boy who I called and I had anal sex with him." The state NSCDC commandant, Dr Muhammad Mahmoud Fari who said the suspect was...
Police to Prosecute Owners of Uncompleted Buildings Used by Rapists in Kano
Owners of uncompleted buildings used by rapists to perpetrate crimes in Kano state, will henceforth be prosecuted by the state police command. DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command's Public Relations Officer made the announcement in a popular Radio programme "Inda Ranka". He said that "33.3 percent of rape cases had been perpetrated at uncompleted buildings in the state." Kiyawa who stated that owners of uncompleted buildings used to perpetrate rape will be charged as accomplices, added that the tough stance was necessitated by a disturbing statistics that emanated from investigation conducted by the command in the wake of growing cases of rape, especially on minors across the state. The police spokesperson said; "We are warning the general public that henceforth, any ra...
RCCG Excommunicates Pastor who was Caught While Trying to Sleep with Member's Wife in Ondo
Gideon Bakare, a Pastor of a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Akure, Ondo state capital, has been excommunicated after being caught while trying to sleep with a member's wife. Recall the naked Pastor was seen in a viral video, begging the family of the lady after being caught red-handed in the act. In a statement released by RCCG spokesperson Olaitan Olubiyi on Wednesday July 8, it was gathered that Bakare was suspended for attempting adultery. He was also accused of putting the church in a bad light. The statement read; "The Redeemed Christian Church of God has excommunicated Mr Gideon Bakare and relieved him of all ministerial duties in the Mission. "Bakare, who was an Assistant Pastor in the Church was recently accused of attempted act of adultery with a wom...
Nasarawa APC Chairman Caught Defiling Two Girls
A politician identified as Christopher Ogah has been arrested after he was allegedly caught defiling two girls in his house in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The suspects said to be the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obi Ward, was allegedly caught defiling two girls aged 12 and 13 years respectively. Daily Trust reported that an eyewitness said the politician lured the girls to his room when they entered his residence to fetch water from a well. Chairman of the local government, Alhaji Mohammad Oyimoga Oyigye confirmed the incident and also disclosed that he saved the suspect from being lynched by angry youths. Oyigye said the suspect who was handed over to the police, was transferred to Lafia to forestall breakdown of peace in the area. Na...
Court Declines Okorocha's Request to Stop Probe by EFCC and Imo Panel
Senator Rochas Okorocha's request for an order to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the state probe panel from investigating him on alleged financial infractions, has been struck out by a federal high court sitting in Abuja. Okorocha had requested for a court order ending or suspending EFCC's investigation against him, including all the petitions submitted to it by the Imo government until the panel on contract set up by the same state government had concluded its probe on his government between 2011 and 2019. While counsel to the former Imo State governor, Oba Maduabuchi (SAN) informed the court that the defence counsel asked for an adjournment to respond to processes served on them and also asked the court to stop those involved in the suit from going...
Seven oil Workers Killed in an Explosion at the Benin River Basin
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has confirmed the death of seven oil workers killed in an explosion that occurred at Gbetiokun, OML 40, operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), on behalf of the NPDC/Elcrest Joint Venture. A statement from the corporation said the incident occurred on Wednesday, July 8 during the installation of a ladder on a platform (Benin River Valve Station) for access during discharging of Gbetiokun production. The statement said that a detailed investigation into the cause of the explosion has commenced. ''The bodies of casualties have been deposited in a morgue in Sapele, while families of the personnel involved are being contacted by their employers: Weld Affairs and Flow Impact, which are consultants to NPDC.'' ...
Five year old Boy Hacked to Death in his Compound in Ibadan
A five-year-old boy simply identified as Mujeeb was hacked to death by yet-to-be-identified persons in his compound in the Tose area of Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State today Monday, June 22. This incident comes weeks after three females, Grace Oshiagwu, Barakat Bello, and Azeezat Shomuyiwa, were killed by unidentified persons in the same local government area. Mother of the deceased, Mrs Tirimisiyu, told Tribune that shortly after the heavy downpour in the area this morning, her son stepped out to defecate at the back of their house. It was while defecating that the assailants allegedly hacked him to death. "When the rain subsided, he told his older sibling that he wanted to go and defecate. The older sibling opened the back door for him to go defecate. Had I known I...
Man and his Wife are Arrested in Ogun State for Humiliating the man's Ex-girlfriend and Inserting a bottle in her Genitals
A man and his wife have been arrested by the Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for molesting and indecently assaulting a 20-year-old woman. Osas Onyeokweni was reportedly dating the 20-year old before they went their separate ways. On the fateful day, Osas Onyekweni was said to have called his former girlfriend on phone to meet him at an agreed point at Lusada area, Agbara, Ogun State, for an important discussion. However, when the 20- year-old woman turned up at the Lusada location, she met Osas and his wife, Tomisin Onyeokweni. Both lured her into an uncompleted apartment where Tomisin pulled a pair of scissors and used it to slit her dress, leaving her naked. The husband then wrestled his ex to the ground and pinned her down while his wife forced an empty bottl...
Lagos Police Command Release Official Statement on the Murder-suicide Incident that Happened in Lekki
The Lagos state police command has released an official statement on the murder-suicide incident that happened in the state on Sunday, June 21. LIB had earlier shared the sad story. Spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana, in the statement released, said the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. Read the press statement below On 21/06/2020 at about 1600hrs, Ilasan Police Station received an information that, a couple identified as, Olamide Alli 'f' 25 years old and Chris Ndukwe 'm' 39 years old were found dead in the man's residence at road 5, House 16a, Victory Point Estate, Ilasan. A team of homicide detectives was deployed to the scene and the crime scene was preserved for forensic analysis....
Canadian Authorities Launch Investigation after 38 French Bulldog Puppies are Found Dead in Plane Cargo
Canadian authorities have launched an investigation after 38 puppies were found dead on a Ukranian plane at Toronto, Canada. At least 500 puppies were on board the Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) plane at Toronto Pearson Airport but 38 of them died, Canadian officials said on Sunday. Abby Lorenzen, a dog carer who was picking up another animal from the airport cargo area where the puppies were discovered, branded the sight of the dead dogs a 'horror scene'. It is not clear if other types of animals were also on board but Abby Lorenzen said there were 572 animals on board and that 'It was a nightmare.' . According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the remaining surviving dogs were suffering from dehydration, weakness and vomiting and after seeing the condition of ...
55-year-old Man Hacked to Death by Unknown Persons in Imo
A 55-year-old man has been hacked to death by yet-to-be-identified persons in Ahaba Orodo community area in Imo state. The spokesperson of the state police command, Ikeikwu Orlando, in a statement released today June 22, said operatives of the Divisional Police Headquarters, Mbaitoli acting on a report earlier made to the station, moved to an isolated area around the Ahaba Orodo Community School and found the corpse of the 55-year-old man identified as Patrick Uchenwoke, in the pool of his own blood. ''Operatives discovered that he had a deep machete cut at the back of his head, while a bicycle and bible was seen beside the corpse, thus suggesting that he must have been murdered while going or returning from church.'' the statement read Ikeokwu said the state Commissione...
LASTMA Reacts to Video of their Staff Counting Money allegedly Extorted From Road Users
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reacted to the viral video showing their staff counting money allegedly extorted from road users. In the video, one female LASTMA staff is seen holding the money before handing it over to another female staff to count. The man who shared the video said it was a male staff named Officer Hunpegan that asked them to pay 50,000 Naira before they'll be released. He then gave the money to his assistants to count before leaving the office (read here). Reacting to the video, LASTMA said they are carrying out an investigation. They tweeted: "Our attention has been drawn to the recent video making rounds about extortion from our officers. The Agency has taken note of this even as investigation has commenced. The officers involved...
Imam's Son Arrested for allegedly Stabbing his Friend to Death over a Stolen Phone
The police in Lagos state have arrested Abdulrahman Olayiwola, son of the Chief Imam of Isale Oja community in Agege, for allegedly stabbing his friend, identified simply as Pelumi, to death during an argument over a stolen phone. According to police sources, Pelumi had given Abdulrahman a stolen phone to keep for him. An argument ensued between the both of them as Abdulrahman allegedly refused to release the phone to Pelumi when he demanded for it. It took the intervention of Pelumi's girlfriend and Abdulrahman's sister for him to give Pelumi back the phone. However, an argument ensued between both men the following day and it quickly degenerated into a fight. In the process, Abdulrahman allegedly picked up a broken bottle a stabbed his friend, Pelumi, in the neck which resulted...
Nigerian Man Commits Suicide after Stabbing his Wife to Death in Lekki
A Nigerian man simply identified as Femi, stabbed his wife to death, and thereafter committed suicide in their home in Victory Park estate in Lagos state on Sunday, June 21. According to residents of the estate, the couple moved into the estate three weeks ago with their two young children. Not much was known about the couple but just a day before the murder-suicide, they were spotted jogging together on Saturday night June 20. However, on Sunday, the man who is said to have always questioned the paternity of their second child, stabbed his wife to death, and then took his own life. A neighbor who spoke on condition of anonymity to LIB, said "On Sunday afternoon, neighbors close to the couple's apartment heard loud music emanating from their home and this lasted for many ho...
Fire Razes Oba Market in Benin
Shops and goods located in the popular Oba Market in Benin City, Edo State, were destroyed when a fire tore through the market. The fire started at about 12:05 am on Monday, June 22, and raged till 6am. By the time it was put out by fire fighters, a large section of the market had been destroyed. The cause of the fire has not been revealed. According to reports, there was no power supply in the area at the time the fire began, thereby ruling out the possibility of an electrical fault. Traders who arrived at the market this morning to find their means of livelihood destroyed were inconsolable. The Assistant Controller, Federal Fire Servce in Asaba, Delta state, Samson Karibo, who was in Benin with his men, on special assignment, assisted to put out the fire. ...
I Stole my Client's Pant for Money Ritual – Vulcanizer
A 22-year-old vulcanizer identified as Dele Ope, has been arrested by the Police in Ogun for allegedly stealing a pant belonging to his client with the intention to use if for money ritual. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who revealed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, said the suspect was arrested following a report by a woman (name withheld) who reported at Warewa Division of the State Police command that she discovered that her car tyre has been deflated when she wanted to go out. She added that this necessitated the woman to invite the suspect who is a vulcaniser to fix the tyre in her house. "After fixing the tyre and left, she discovered that her pant that was spread on a rope within the compound has been missin...
Man arrested for Killing his Children with Wooden Pestle in Anambra
The Anambra state police command has confirmed the arrest of a 34-year-old man identified as Ifeanyi Apusiobi of Azu Ogbunike in Oyi LGA of Anambra State, for reportedly killing his two kids with wooden pestle. The suspect who crushed his children; Chinecherem Apusiobi aged 7 and Obinna Apusiobi aged 5 with the pestle while they were sleeping, also injured his 72-year-old father, Dominic Apusiobi on the head with same object. Exhibits have been recovered and the case has been transferred to the State CID in Awka for discreet investigation. The statement released by the state's police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed read; On the 21/06/2020, at about 1:am, Police operatives attached to Ogbunike Police Station arrested one Ifeanyi Apusiobi 'm' aged 34years of Azu Ogbunike in Oyi...
Army Troops Destroy Kidnappers' Hideouts, Rescue Kidnapped Victims in Plateau
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Rotarians come in all guises but this lot were even scarier than usual at their last meeting, which took place the evening before Halloween.
After the usual club preliminaries in came the pumpkins with their owners who, having cut, gouged, skewered and even sawn the soft skin in an attempt to produce a winning lantern, carefully laid their illuminated, artistic efforts on a table for judging. The proud entrants then stood back to allow the Savoy Park Duty Manager, Geoff Russell, to examine the exhibits and to decide to award first place to the black cat lantern. Douglas Haddows' hand immediately shot skywards and beaming with delight at winning this annual pumpkin lantern competition he accepted, appropriately enough, the prize of a box of Black Magic chocolates.
Ayr Rotary member and nearby parish minister, Ian Stirling, then took centre stage to regale his audience with tales of spooks and witches. He began by telling his audience of an incident earlier in his ministry days when a woman requested he visit to exorcise a ghost from her home. This story led onto a roller-coaster of thought-provoking images and anecdotes including explanations of the Mexican "Day of the Dead" and Scottish cultural "Thin Time", both meaning getting closer to your deceased loved ones. Then, showing photographs of Lewis's Callanish Stones, Iona Abbey, and a Celtic cross, Ian challenged his audience's belief systems by proposing that there can be a sense of unexplained power when encountering these iconic artefacts. Next, the existence of fairies and witches was examined through the prism of JM Barrie's works, our very own Tam o' Shanter's encounters, and by testing his listeners' recognition and understanding of Dunvegan Castle's Fairy Flag. In conclusion, Ian reminded his interested audience of the 30-metre high Falkirk Kelpies; mythological beasts typically taking the form of a horse and reputed to delight in the drowning of travellers.
Douglas Haddow thanked Ian for his talk and hoped that the members would be able to sleep easily that night.


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On Friday, November 2nd, Double Dane Games will host MTG Two-Headed Giant Draft format at 6pm, followed by Standard at around 10pm. The mall will be closed by 8pm, so if you're arriving after Two-Headed Giant for Standard please use our back door on 5th street (ring the buzzer).
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28 Pages Names al-Qaeda SUBORDINATE of Huma's BOSS
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A very key figure who worked for a close colleague and business partner of Hillary Clinton's closest advisor Huma Abedin was found to be named in the 28 pages of the Joint Inquiry report on 9/11 that were only recently released. Page 440 includes an excerpt of an exchange between Rep. Doug Bereuter (R-NE) and David Aufhauser, General Counsel for the U.S. Treasury on July 23, 2002.
The issue being discussed was Saudi Arabia's willingness to help the U.S. identify and neutralize terrorist financiers and leaders. It begins with Aufhauser providing an example of how the Saudis have been unhelpful:
The man referred to as "Julaydin" is actually Wael Hamza Julaidan; he is one of the founders of al-Qaeda and has been credited with being part of the first al-Qaeda cell in the U.S. (Tucson, AZ). He is also the man whom wealthy Saudi Abdullah Omar Naseef put in charge of the Rabita Trust in 2000. Rabita was founded by Naseef in Pakistan in 1988, at a time when the U.S., the Saudis and the Pakistanis were all aligned against the Soviets.
Rabita was quickly identified by the U.S. Treasury after 9/11 as a problem.
While neither Huma nor Naseef are named in the 28 pages (the redacted portions notwithstanding), the naming of Julaidan certainly implicates both Abedin and Naseef who were working together at the Institute on Muslim Minority Affairs (IMMA) at the time of the 9/11 attacks. The George W. Bush administration censored the 28 pages in December of 2002; they were just declassified this past July, nearly 14 years later. Any honest investigation of Naseef would have led to Huma.
As we know, the Bushes and the Clintons have had each others backs for years, dating back to Iran-Contra's Mena, AR connection as a matter of fact.
As for whether the Saudis actively participated in facilitating al-Qaeda's acts of terror, of that there should be no question. From 1983-93, Naseef was the Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), which is an international arm of the Saudi Government. The Muslim Brotherhood serves as an international arm of the Saudis – through the MWL – as well. Al-Qaeda resides under the Muslim Brotherhood umbrella.
To illustrate just how cozy the Saudis are with the Muslim Brotherhood when they need to be, take a look at the photo below from 2010. It was taken in southeastern Turkey at what was billed as the Mardin Conference. In the photo can be seen the Muslim Brotherhood's number two spiritual leader Abdullah bin Bayyah, right behind Yusuf al-Qaradawi. Also in the photo is none other than Naseef:
Muslim Brotherhood #2 Abdullah bin Bayyah (Bottom circled) and Abdullah Omar Naseef (Top Circled).
This is why it's important not to separate the Muslim Brotherhood from the Saudi Government. Naseef founded the IMMA where Huma worked. Huma's mother Saleha doesn't just still head the IMMA; she is also one of 63 leader of the Muslim Sisterhood.
In a 2003 article by Douglas Farah at the Washington Post, he wrote the following about the findings of U.S., European and U.N. investigators relative to Julaidan:
The investigators also expressed concern about the alleged activities of Wael Julaidan, a businessman who helped found al Qaeda and who was designated by the United Nations on Sept. 6, 2002, as a terrorist financier.
Until last year, Julaidan was the Saudi chairman of the Rabita Trust, a Pakistani charity also found by the United Nations to have funded al Qaeda activities. U.N. and U.S. officials said Julaidan continues to work in charities and to handle large sums of money.
A source with direct knowledge of U.S. actions said the "highest priority of the U.S. government is to get the Saudis to do what they said [they] would do and close down what they were supposed to close down." The source noted that, after agreeing to put him on the U.N. list, senior Saudi officials publicly denounced Julaidan's designation.
Juxtaposed with Aufhauser's testimony, it's clear that the Saudis were protecting Julaidan while U.S. bureaucrats were buying the line that the Saudis were doing all they could.
Huma eyeing being top Muslim spy if Hillary wins election.
This dynamic is at work today as the Democrat nominee for President of the U.S. has at her side a woman who shares something very much in common with Julaidan. She's a Muslim Brotherhood loyalist and once worked for a wealthy Saudi named Abdullah Omar Naseef.
There is something else too. No western leader of consequence – the jury is still out on Donald Trump – has been willing to call these connections out. They refuse to do so at their own country's expense.
Naseef sporting western garb.
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Not everyone has come to terms with the fact that women have a choice: to not shave. However, many women are throwing these outdated norms out of the window!
Over the years, women and body hair have had a rather complicated relationship, all thanks to the unrealistic community standards for beauty. Previously, Julia Roberts drummed up a buzz when she landed at the debut of Notting Hill in 1999 with unshaved armpits. Today, however, Julia's bushy look would scarcely raise an eyebrow as an ever-increasing number of ladies select to go all natural.
Most recently, Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon challenged the pre-existing norms, who strolled the Gypsy Sport runway with hairy legs amid New York Fashion Week. What's more, as per an ongoing survey, right around one of every four modern-day ladies don't shave their underarms and 15 percent don't shave their legs. All in all, women are accepting their natural beauty, and they absolutely don't care what you think!


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Full Country Name: Republic of Zambia
Capital: Lusaka
Borders: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe
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Time Zone: Standard time is two hours in advance of Greenwich Mean Time
Languages: English is the official language, but there are over 73 local dialects. The main languages are Bemba, Kaonde, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja and Tonga
Country Dialing Code: +260
Climate: The main tourist season runs between May and the end of October when conditions are ideal for walking. Zambia's climate can be split into three distinct periods. From December to April it is hot and wet, with torrential downpours in the late afternoon, making many areas inaccessible to tourists. From May to August it is dry and fairly cool. From September to November it remains dry but gets progressively hotter.
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We know that if there are many things who are giving us the benefits they also have some disadvantages and nothing is perfect in this world even not the technology.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Voice Over Internet Protocol Telephone Service.
We know that if there are many things who are giving us the benefits they also have some disadvantages and nothing is perfect in this world even not the technology. No doubt it is one of the most attractive thing that if we get any things free of cost these days. And if we can get a calling service which is free of cost and even free so how is it possible that no one can love it.
• It is very cheap we can save money.
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• All calls are free and having the best quality.
• With the help of VoIP personal computer to personal computer calls are totally free no matter about the distance how far it is and the charges of the personal computer to phone is nominal.
• As broadband connection will be available a vital number enables you for the unlimited calls from any place as long as you wanted to do.
• There is another advantage that you can purchase a number of your own choice that will be very cheap as well and it will be of any geographic area, you may purchase a number of any city that indicates that you are calling locally.
• As you access your email account, you may access to your VoIP account as it is easily, It will be very easy for you to call to your homes at local call rates no matter where you travel.
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No doubt that the disadvantages are very annoying, but the thing is that their effects are limited. So no doubt this new technique is changing our lives day by day. As we are living in the global village covered with technology so we should accept the disadvantages as we accept the advantages. Nothing is perfect but hopefully this new technique may change our lives and do improve its standard and overcome its disadvantages.


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A planning inspector has thrown out plans for two large houses on the Linney. But the fight may not be over yet
Posted on 9th June 2018 9th June 2018 by andybodders
The plans for two large executive-style homes on the Linney have been thrown out by a planning inspector. This is a precious green space that provides a beautiful view from the Linney towards the Bringewood. It is right that these houses have been rejected. We have no need for more large homes in Ludlow. There are plenty of other places to build and what we need most is smaller homes for young people and families.
This is also an important victory for protection of Ludlow's conservation area and the town's historic character.
The saga has been going on since 2014, when plans were submitted for a couple of large houses on the last green space left on the north end of the Linney. After several iterations the developers proposed pushed both houses towards the south of the site in an attempt to preserve the view towards Bringewood (14/04328/FUL). These plans were thrown out by Shropshire Council planners a year ago.
As is so often the case, the developer went to appeal. But the planning inspector appointed to review the decision was having none of it. In deciding to reject the appeal, Susan Ashworth said the houses would cause "harm to the character and appearance of the area and the conservation area."
The inspector said the site "visually forms a continuous part of the wider countryside beyond it… Accordingly the site appears as part of the countryside and is distinct from the more built-up urban area."
Ms Ashworth noted that a significant number of houses required under the local plan, SAMDev, have been completed and there is extant planning permission for 640 homes in Ludlow. The developer had tried to argue that the approval of 137 houses at Foldgate Lane and 215 homes off Bromfield Road, both outside the settlement boundary for Ludlow, set a precedent for building on sites not allocated in SAMDev or within the settlement boundary. That argument was rejected and the inspector pointed out that just two houses made no significant contribution to Ludlow's housing needs, so there was no reason to override local plan policies.
Susan Ashworth was very supportive of protecting the integrity of the Ludlow Conservation Area. She said:
"The Ludlow Conservation Area includes a significant amount of open countryside to the west of the settlement, including the appeal site. That open space is an important part of the character and appearance of the conservation area, significant in terms of the historic relationship of the castle and town to the land which surrounds it, and as a setting to, and affording views of the castle and town centre which are located in an elevated position."
That is very welcome and will help with defending other planning applications that seek to disrupt the relationship between Ludlow and the forests.
In the latest version of the scheme, the developers had moved both houses to the north side of the site to preserve views. They argued that they would agree to a planning condition to "restrict domestic paraphernalia or cars from the south side of the property." The inspector said it was unlikely that such a condition was "unconvincing", so it would be ignored. She declared:
"There would be some loss of view from within the conservation area to the countryside beyond, which currently makes a positive contribution to the heritage asset's significance. Whilst additional landscaping is proposed to screen the development, I am unconvinced it would sufficiently mitigate against the detrimental impacts of the scheme."
It's good this scheme has been dismissed on such strong grounds. But in planning, nothing is ever decided until green space is swallowed up by development or it gets statutory protection. The alternative route is for someone to buy the land and give it to the community. With none of those options looking likely, we can expect a new planning application for this site soon. This is hinted at in the inspector's decision:
"I note that the appellant has prepared an alternative scheme for consideration by the council. Such a scheme does not form part of this appeal and has no bearing on my decision. Moreover, I can only determine the scheme before me and cannot comment on the merits of an alternative scheme."
The fight to protect this important view of the Bringewood looks far from over.
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2 thoughts on "A planning inspector has thrown out plans for two large houses on the Linney. But the fight may not be over yet"
Diane Jennings	 10th June 201812:04 am
shame Susan Ashworth wasn't in charge of planning when the plans for the Foldgate Lane plans went in…
Peta Sams	 18th June 20183:02 pm
You say "someone to buy the land and give it to the community" but unless it's for sale and at a sensible price then neither an individual nor, say, a crowdfunded initiative can do anything.
I would love to see this land as a community asset but if it's not for sale and there are yet more plans in the pipeline despite the recent appeal rejection this will roll for another decade.


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PARTICIPATION SPORTS: 8th Annual Keep L.A. Running 5K run-walk, 10K run and coastal bike cruise, Dockweiler Beach, Playa del Rey, 7:30 a.m.
HORSE RACING: Hollywood Park, thoroughbreds, featuring $100,000 California Sire Stakes, first post 1 p.m.; Los Alamitos, quarter horses, first post 5:30 p.m.
On Fridays, The Times publishes a sampling of Southland participatory events on a space-available basis. To submit your event, please send a fax with the date, location and time of competition to (213) 237-7876 or write to Sports Weekend, Sports Department, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. To submit an event in the Calendar Live! section of http://www.latimes.com, send a fax to (213) 473-2590. Only events with date-of-competition registration will be accepted.


Thats right! I had completely forgotten about those types of containment. I was on scene when the FBI arrested one of "The Portland Seven" terrorists. I actually knew one of them from work, (I just gave away where I used to work), blended right in with all of us and he along with the others were convicted, sentenced, and confined to a CMU as an American enemy combatant. That was back in '03 and he's since been released.
Yep, I hope 'Warrior' is knock'in them down and putting them away.
Are these in the US proper? On bases or in some special designated area?
Typically on campus grounds of US Federal prisons. I know Illinois, Indiana, W. Virginia, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada had them but that was over 10 years ago. Assume still present and probably have more locations.
I just don't know what to make of all this.Is it possible these people are spies and the msm is playing narrative around it all?
The idea that this is about a Chinese spy ring disguised as a rub-and-tug disguised as a day spa ... It's just peak. We've reached peak Florida," said Miami filmmaker Billy Corben, who's built a cult following shooting popular documentaries about the state's craziest stories.
I think it's past my bedtime.
Great stuff TOL..I usually just read and don't reply, I assume you know your value!!
Same to WC..taught me so much I forgot.
Yep! Assange and Rush Limbaugh were saying that even before Trump was sworn in. Limbaugh is still saying that's Democrat's ultimate goal...to make voters so sick of hearing about Trump being investigated, and any lies they can gin up, that they choose someone else in 2020.
Forgot about the video that went with this early 90's protest song about kids dying by IRA bombers but the 'covered in gold' is a mystery. Assume religious connotations inherent to Irish culture.
Dolores O'Riordan ('Cranberries' lead singer covered in gold) along with the kids; died (Drowning due to alcohol intoxication) on Jan 15 2018 at a London hotel, in a bathtub.
As of March 2019, the video has over 880 million views on YouTube.


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All Niger Delta Peoples' Congress: Another Nonsense…Another Charade
by Sabella Ogbobode Abidde5 min readOctober 3, 2007Add comment
The Leadership Newspaper (10/01/2007) is reporting that Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, Senator Clinton, and others are "expected to participate at the All Niger Delta Peoples' Congress scheduled for between October 17 and 20 this year to brainstorm over the problems confronting the region and assess their implications for global peace and security and for sustainable development in the region."
The conference, according to its organizers, "is designed as an annual even to provide for indigenous people of the region the opportunity to articulate their common goals and aspirations and make the goals acceptable to all stakeholders."
The intended conference is nothing but a travesty, a fraud, and a conduit pipe with which to engage in various forms of insidious and corrupt practices. What's the aim and purpose of the conference? Whose interest is it going to serve? How much is it going top cost the government?
What are the attendees going to talk about that a slightly educated Niger Deltan doesn't already know? The solutions do not lie in the heavens or in the nicely-worded statements of policy wonks crossing the Atlantic or the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Pacific Ocean.
Why is the conference necessary especially considering the fact that (1) there have been nothing less than a dozen studies undertaken by the Nigerian government and its various agencies; and (2) consider also the fact that there are more than a dozen reports, findings and policy papers by the United Nation, the International Crisis Groups, The Chatham House, and others.
Moreover, there have been several findings and recommendations by the Nigerian National Assembly and related bodies in the last three decades. And in fact, the Nigerian Senate recently constituted a body to investigate and make recommendations vis-à-vis the region and the crisis.
Adding to the aforementioned are dozens and dozens of reports by various Nigerian institutions. Last but not least are the various rendezvous between the government and various socio-political groups in the region. In all, there are well over one hundred official and semi-official reports (investigations, recommendations, white papers, etc, etc) on the Niger Delta and its associated problems.
In the midst of all the confusions, wastes, indifference and lies, comes another seminar. In the midst of all the deceit, delays and divide-and-rule tactics comes another wasteful endeavor. In the midst of all the half-hearted attempts and cardinal sins comes another perfidious jamboree.
What Mr. Alaboso Joejim and his posse are planning is nothing short of a resource-draining exercise. It has no value, no significance, and no meaningful purpose — only meant to tax the people and the government. At the end of the gathering, what benefit will accrue to the people and to the state? As usual only the organizers and the attendees will reap the anticipated financial and political benefits.
How will a conference, estimated to cost $8.5 million benefit the Itsekiri, the Ogoni, the Ijaw, the Isoko and various other nationalities of the Niger Delta? How will this jamboree benefit the Nigerian government and the various federating state? How will the seminar bring about peace, growth and development to a region facing four decades of ecological ruins and developmental damnation?
How sad it is to know that Vice President Goodluck Jonathan is part of this duplicitous carnival. To think that a man who has spent close to fifty years in the Niger Delta does not understand the pains, the problems and the grievances of the Niger Delta? But really, what manner of a man will not understand the problems of his own region and country?
What has happened to Goodluck Jonathan? What is happening to him? Come conference day, he will show up with a prepared text — a text he'll know nothing about. Not too long ago, it was President Yar'Adua talking about bring in some experts from MIT, Harvard and other think tanks to solve the Niger Delta crisis. It was an endeavor that was going to cost the nation more than $15,000,000.00 in fees and other remunerations.
The problems of the Niger are the problems of Nigeria. And only Nigerians can solve their own problems. Bringing in Mrs. Clinton, Senators Barrack Obama, Russ Feingold, Joseph Biden, Richard Lugar and a dozen other Americans, Germans or Canadians will not solve a distinctively Nigerian problem. Assuming they all show up, it's all going to be for show, a masquerade dance.
As stated in a previous essay, the Niger Delta crisis is not that complex a problem to solve. Looked at from a clear and honest prism, the Niger Delta is not a solution-defying region. The difficulty has been that the government, the oil companies and others, have never truly committed themselves to solving the problems. It's been one lie after another, one political game after another.
Included in this bowl of dishonesty and indifference are some Niger Delta indigenes who profit from the anarchy and exploitation. The current crops of "Tasmanian Devil" are no exceptions. And so what we have now — all we have in the so-called All Niger Delta Peoples' Congress — is a band of likeminded individuals ready and willing to confuse, exploit and bamboozle their nation and their state. Sadly, we have a Vice President and a government ready to play along.
Sabella Ogbobode Abidde
Please, do not ask me about religion. I get the evil look every time I tell people I am an agnostic who teeters on atheism. My world resolves around ethics and the rule of law. That's it. I have no use for religion: religious convictions are not part of my existence -- the laws of man are good enough for me.
I have lived in several cities: Seattle, Miami, Norman, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, the District of Columbia, Houston, and Mankato. I am not sure where I am going to live next. And I have never really had a profession, only jobs: been a cook, a dishwasher, a civil servant, house cleaner, university instructor and researcher and so on and so forth.
Every so often I get questions concerning the role and place of the African woman. Well, I don't know; at least not with any certainty. What seems to work best is when both partners work as a team: cooperate, coordinate and collaborate their marital efforts. And they should be mindful of the insidious effect of modernization on the African family.


Sensationally-backed late, Lucky Dan settled fifth along the rails, cornered three deep in a traffic, shifted off heels for clear running at the 200m and quickened nicely, despite hanging a bit under pressure, to take control 100m out for the win at his 11th start with a return to the hood. Telecom Prince travelled behind midfield and one of the fence, popped out with cover at the 600m, swung the final bend and ran on reasonably well to collar Thanksgiving for the Quinella spot. He did have his chance. Thanksgiving settled fourth and one off the rails, advanced to the front four deep at the 250m and grudgingly gave way late. Gold Precious worked to the front at the 1,300m from You And M, came to the final bend a length on top and only lost a placing 60m out. Thumped late in betting, Really The Best only held his ground over the final 150m. Favourite Kissmet was strung up in traffic four deep upon straightening, then was off balance when copping a bump between runners at the 220m and got going final 100m without menacing.
CARE FREE ELEGANCE was slow to begin.
GRAND CHAMPION knuckled over badly as the start was effected, resulting in its rider, K C Leung, becoming badly unbalanced.
In the incident, GRAND CHAMPION lost its left front plate.
A veterinary inspection of GRAND CHAMPION immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained overreached wounds to both front heels, however, it was unable to be scoped due to being fractious.
From a wide barrier, SUPER HORSE was taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
After the 1400 Metres, THANKSGIVING was momentarily steadied away from the heels of GOLD PRECIOUS which shifted in.
After the 1200 Metres, GOLDLAND DANCER was left racing wide and without cover.
LUCKY DAN was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight.
Passing the 300 Metres, KISSMET and GOLDLAND DANCER both became unbalanced after bumping.
For some distance approaching and passing the 200 Metres, GOLDLAND DANCER and KISSMET were hampered when tightened for room between TELECOM PRINCE and LUCKY DAN (C Y Ho) which shifted out.
C Y Ho was reprimanded and advised to exercise due care when shifting ground.
KISSMET, LUCKY DAN and TELECOM PRINCE were sent for sampling.


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These Are The 10 Most Beautiful Hotels In The World
— By Elissa Morris
When I was a child, I didn't understand the meaning of the phrase itchy feet. I genuinely thought it was referring to some sort of medical condition. Don't even get me started on the word wanderlust. But as I grew up, and stopped being so literal about everything, I learned that travel was a big passion. It took a while to really understand the restorative and educational values of a good trip away. Mainly because trips abroad in the first years of being an adult involved staying in dingy hostels on the outer fringes of major cities. Then I learnt how to be an adult, and started, begrudgingly, paying for hotels. All I ever wanted to do was become Kevin McCallister and get lost in The Plaza Hotel in New York. That still hasn't become a reality, but I've started to appreciate the value of a beautiful hotel. They often make your trip that much more exciting. And they're often so good that you sometimes fail to see the city you've travelled to. Oh well. So in order to fend off our 'medical condition', we've collated a list of the 10 most beautiful hotels in the world.
10. Park Hyatt, Tokyo
There's something so deeply engrossing about the hotel. Something that belies the futuristic facade. Something that extends beyond the surrounding area of Shinjuku. The Park Hyatt has this romantic nature to it that illuminates Tokyo in a unique light. The hotel might not look all that amazing from the outside, but the interior is wonderfully decorated. But more than that, offers views of Shinjuku and Mount Fuji from either side of the building. In a city of 13 or so million, it really makes you feel like you're most than just a number. The New York Bar is an awesome place to linger, where those who are partial to it, can re-enact scenes from Lost In Translation.


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Chesterfield County Public Schools 2019-20
Every day counts in Chesterfield County Public Schools! Chesterfield County Public Schools continues to be cited as a model for
excellence in public education. Educators from outside of our school division routinely visit our nationally recognized schools to learn more about what we are doing, how we are doing it and why we are doing it.
As we implement our new strategic plan, Imagine Tomorrow, Team Chesterfield is on the cusp of creating classrooms of the future that will allow our students to soar to even greater heights. Our daily focus is to provide amazing learning experiences in remarkable learning environments while encouraging students and staff to exemplify personal responsibility and supportive relationships by embracing the six Cs:
These principals are the foundation of the Strategic Plan: Imagine Tomorrow and are helping students achieve these goals:
Goal 1 — All students and staff will embody an Infinite Learner mindset.
Goal 2 — All students, staff, parents, and community members will exemplify a culture of safety, personal responsibility, and supportive relationships.
More than 63,000 students attend 64 schools: 39 elementary schools (grades K-5), 12 middle schools (grades 6-8), 11 high schools (grades 9-12), which include 13 specialty centers, and two career and technical centers.
$673.5 million operating budget (70.4 percent for instruction, 9.9 percent for operations and maintenance, 8.4 percent for debt, 5.5 percent for transportation, 3.1 percent for administration, attendance and health and 2.4 percent for technology)
$11,068 cost per student
7,319 full-time and part-time positions in operating fund
Approximately 38 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals
Our reputation for success
The reputation of the public schools often inspires families to live in Chesterfield County. Chesterfield County Public Schools continues to be a leader in public education. While we don't like for test scores to be the final judge of our success, our student achievement levels continue to meet and exceed state expectations.
100 percent of schools are fully accredited
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$34 million in accepted scholarships by the Class of 2019
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If Chesterfield County Public Schools was a business, it would be one of the largest in the Richmond area — largest catering operation, largest transportation system, largest human resources operation, etc.
$672.2 million operating budget for FY 2020
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The School Board is the governing body of Chesterfield County Public Schools:
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Chesterfield County Public Schools continues to receive state, regional and national recognition for its outstanding schools.
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Guest Notes
Conservative notes
James Allan
The Right is cleaving
Take a look at right-of-centre political parties in the Anglosphere. In Canada things are bad, very bad. After years of Stephen Harper running a pretty disappointing Conservative government (save for foreign policy, where he was excellent) the left-wing Liberal party of Canada with Justin Trudeau is in charge. The 18-month leadership battle to replace Harper – you see in Canada the party members get to decide who will be leader – ended up with a 51 per cent to 49 per cent winner. And only a few weeks ago the man on the losing side of that count walked out of the party. He charged (very plausibly in my view) that the Conservative party and Opposition leader Andrew Scheer were way too left-leaning. He had few conservative views and it was ridiculous, continued the allegation, that Scheer should be supporting Canada's agricultural supply management scheme – the one President Trump detests. So in the Great White North the right side of politics is in less than wonderful shape.
Meanwhile in Britain things are bad, very bad. Theresa May has been a disaster as a right-of-centre Prime Minister. In large part this was the easily foreseen consequence of putting a committed Remainer in charge of Brexit negotiations. In my view, Theresa May could well go down as one of the three or four worst PMs of the last century or so. Boris Johnson has recently likened her Brexit plan and strategy to putting on a suicide belt and handing the trigger to Brussels. Boris is right. And most Conservative party members agree with him, not the PM. You'd say that things would be hopeless there for the Tories save that the Labour party is currently being led by a man with a history of cosying up to terrorists, with economic views to the left of Marx, with an unwillingness to take on anti-Semites in his own ranks and who still thinks Venezuela is on the right track. His only redeeming feature is that deep down he's a Leave man. Still, that's who the Tories are up against and so incompetent is May and so divided her party that they are only up about four points in the polls over Labour.
Turn to the US and you see the right side of politics in power in the person of one Donald Trump. But again, many of the Republican party – the overt ones labelling themselves as 'Never Trumpers' – hate Trump and detest his policies. In particular they dislike his commitment to strong borders, to more limited immigration (with its concomitant concern not to flood the country with cheap labour), to unrelenting fights with a left-leaning media, to calling out allies who don't pull their weight on military spending and loathe the Don's love of disruption.
On the other hand, within Republican ranks there is a hefty degree of consensus on the big tax cuts, on the ongoing and comparatively massive paring back of regulations, on the appointing of judges who see their job as applying the law not making it up at the point of application, and on Trump's commitment to cheap energy.
At the moment it's not clear if Trump will or will not go a long way to remaking the Republican party in his own image. The upcoming November mid-term elections will be crucial. Almost all first term US presidents lose ground in Congress at their first mid-term election. Obama did very badly indeed. And the number of presidents who come into office with both Houses of Congress and then manage to keep them both is very, very small indeed.
Will Trump be able to do it? In my view the Don will keep the Senate; he'll probably even extend the Republican majority there, albeit because of the luck of which states happen to be in play. As for the House of Representatives, Trump and the Republicans are hefty underdogs there.
But I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a narrow Republican win there too. If that happens, Trump will dominate the party until 2020. So in the US things on the right side of the political divide are portrayed by most of the media as bad, very bad, but in fact they're better there than elsewhere by a bigly amount.
And then we can turn back home to Australia. The Liberal party in Canberra is a mess, I think we can all agree on that. It is obvious now to everyone that the party room cleaves more or less into thirds. One slice of MPs are Turnbullite Black Handers who like to deal in symbolism and virtue-signalling. (Think the Paris Accord. Think spending a fortune to win a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.) They like big immigration as it more or less automatically keeps GDP figures healthy. They like subsidising renewables and throwing money at 'home made' submarines and obscure Barrier Reef outfits. At core these MPs share the ABC world view on a significant range of issues.
A second tranche of the Liberal partyroom can be thought of as Abbott nationalists. They want to ditch Paris, cut immigration and try to fight identity politics. Many of these Liberal MPs understand that the important economic measure is the growth of GDP per capita. If over the last decade Australia is doing no better than Japan, which has zero immigration, in terms of the per person GDP growth rate, then these MPs should ask themselves why Australia should have just about the highest rate of immigration going.
Already you can see the size of the split within the Liberal party ranks. Indeed, if you are Scott Morrison how do you keep these first two tranches of the partyroom away from each other's throats, to say nothing of getting them simply to put up with each other if it means they can win? I ask that question seriously, not rhetorically. The last more or less third of the Liberal partyroom is made up of the MPs who, depending upon the circumstances, can quite happily slide between the other two groups. They aren't overloaded with principles for which they'd be prepared to die in the ditch. But they do want to keep their jobs.
I think you could make the argument that the situation confronting centre-right politics in Australia at this point in time may even turn out to be even worse than it is in Canada. Ditto in comparison to the UK.
And compared to the United States, where the Republican base actually loves what's happening, we look awful.
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Q: How to name a servingURL myself? I want a servingURL out of a image-file stored in a Google-CS bucket, which is named by myself:
I want to name the servingURL myself. I have a seperate microservice which should define the name of the servingURL. In that case I don't have to make a roundtrip from Google-AE to my microservice since the microservice handles the authorization.
Is there a way to define a servingURL name explicit?

A: Not possible when using getServingUrl, no such option in ServingUrlOptions:
https://cloud.google.com/appengine/docs/java/javadoc/com/google/appengine/api/images/ServingUrlOptions
However nothing stops you from teaching your microservice to directly serve a GCS file under a custom URL. You might be able to even overlay the regular file access with an image processing library to obtain your own customized image-only serving (micro)service :)
The extra cost would be the associated instance uptime related to actually serving the images. Typically not an issue if your instance(s) stay alive anyways to serve other kinds of traffic.
One thing to consider would be the image download duration exceeding the request deadline. Typically not an issue for small images.

A: Don't use a servingURL. Get images directly:
https://storage.googleapis.com/myBucket/avatar.png
https://storage.googleapis.com/myBucket/12345_avatar.png
https://storage.googleapis.com/myBucket/12345/avatar.png

or any other pattern that you use for storing your images.
Then you have no extra roundtrips.

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