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Nigeria: Amnesty International Blames the Government for the Increased Killings
29Jun By adminNo Comments
Fulani Herdsmen, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Nigeria: Amnesty International Blames the Government for the Increased Killings

Amnesty international has blamed the Nigerian government for the increase in the killings by herdsmen across the country. According to the body, the inaction exhibited by the government of President Buhari has encouraged the killers. According to the reports, no fewer than 1,813 had been lost this year alone to these killers across about 17 states. This is more than two times the 984 death toll recorded in 2017. While addressing this issue, Amnesty International in its report said "We are gravely concerned about the rising spate of killings across the country, especially the communal clashes between farmers and herders and attacks by bandits across at least 17 states. "The authorities have a responsibility to protect lives and properties, but they are clearly not doing enough goin...
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Nigeria: Over 50 Cars Burnt and at Least 9 Dead as Tanker Explodes in Lagos
28Jun By adminNo Comments
Environment, News, Nigeria

Nigeria: Over 50 Cars Burnt and at Least 9 Dead as Tanker Explodes in Lagos

No fewer than 50 cars and an as yet unknown number of person were engulfed in an inferno in Lagos this evening. The occurrence which was said to have occurred at about 6pm resulted from a tanker explosion which eye witnesses said occurred as the tanker was attempting to reverse at the Otedola Bridge area of Berger. As at the time of publication, over 50 cars were reported burnt and about 9 persons confirmed dead with others injured. Emergency service personnel are currently on hand trying to restore normalcy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL476LLuzvg Though the fire has been put out, the road has remained closed, forcing commuters to turn back or look for alternative routes.
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Nigeria: Plateau and PDP’s Crocodile Tears – Presidency
28Jun By adminNo Comments
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Nigeria: Plateau and PDP’s Crocodile Tears – Presidency

The sad and unfortunate killings in Plateau State over the weekend have been turned to opportunity to once again play irresponsible politics, particularly by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which says it is declaring seven days of mourning. These are dolorous times that call for deep introspection on how cheap human lives have become, and the proffering of actionable ideas on how to get out of the bind. But the PDP would rather dance on the graves of the dead, playing cheap, infantile politics. The comatose and prostrate party is declaring seven days of mourning, during which flags in its offices would be flown at half mast nationwide. But unknown to the party, those flags had been forcefully lowered since its 2015 loss at the polls, and may remain so for a long time to come, bec...
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World Cup: Japan Advances to Second Round, Loses 0:1 to Poland
28Jun By adminNo Comments
Sports, World Cup

World Cup: Japan Advances to Second Round, Loses 0:1 to Poland

Japan has advanced to the second round of the World Cup even after losing 0:1 to Poland. Poland went into the match knowing they had already dropped out of the World Cup. Poland got their goal in the 59th minute through Bednarek and the Japanese were unable to respond through the rest of the match. The Japanese had 4 points and were hoping to win the match. However, following Senegal's loss to Colombia, Japan ended up with the same points and goals difference as Senegal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSxAQl1biyU Japan however advanced to the next round on the basis of better Fair Play points. Poland and Senegal now head home from that group.
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World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia
28Jun By adminNo Comments
Africa, Senegal, Sports, World Cup

World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia

Senegal has crashed out of the World Cup after losing 0:1 to Colombia. Senegal was Africa's last representative in the tournament which means no African side made it out of the groups. A 74th minute goal from Colombia's Yerry Mina ensured the Africans did not proceed to the next round. This will be the first since the inception of the round of 16 that no African side made it past the first round. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxcQ6E6vwf8 Senegal and and Japan both have the same point and goals difference. Senegal was however eliminated on Fair Play points.
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World Cup: Switzerland Draws 2:2 with Costa Rica
28Jun By adminNo Comments
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World Cup: Switzerland Draws 2:2 with Costa Rica

Switzerland qualified for the second round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup by defeating Costa Rica 2:2. Costa Rica were already out of the tournament an were only playing for pride. They were however unable to get maximum points against a Swiss team that needed just a draw. The Swiss got the first goal of the match in the 31st minute through Dzemaili. Costa Rica leveled scores in the 56th minute through Waston. Switzerland again took the lead in the 88th minute through Drmic and in the 3rd minute of additional time, The Swizz got a third however at the wrong net, scoring an own goal which ended the match in a 2:2 all draw. https://youtu.be/izvscMabH8o Switzerland now advances to the second round having come second in the group with 5 points. Costa Rica however heads home with just ...
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World Cup: Brazil Defeats Serbia 2:0
28Jun By adminNo Comments
Sports, World Cup

World Cup: Brazil Defeats Serbia 2:0

The Brazilian team moved on to the second round with a 2:0 defeat of Serbia. Brazil came into the match with 4 points having won one and lost one of their previous matches. Serbia on the other hand came into the match with 3 points and need at least a win to secure a second round place. https://youtu.be/_dusyi-4pMs The Brazilians started scoring in the 36th minute through Paulinho while Thiago Silva got their second in the 68th minute. Brazil now heads to the second round topping the group with 7 point while Serbia heads home having placed third with 3 points.
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Nigeria: People of Middle Belt Defend Yourselves and Property – Dr. Bitrus
27Jun By adminNo Comments
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Nigeria: People of Middle Belt Defend Yourselves and Property – Dr. Bitrus

The President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Dr. Pogu Bitrus in a press conference, called on the people of middle belt to organize themselves and defend themselves and their property. Full text of the press release below: "TEXT OF A WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE BY DR. POGU BITRUS, PRESIDENT OF THE MIDDLE BELT FORUM (MBF) ON THE ONGOING GENOCIDE IN PLATEAU STATE AND OTHER PARTS OF THE MIDDLE BELT Gentlemen of the Press. We have called you here today to alert you on the escalation and the entirely new dimension the ongoing pogrom in the entire middle belt of Nigeria has taken. You are all aware that the entire Middle Belt has been under siege for the past two decades. Southern Kaduna, Benue, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Kogi, Southern Borno and Plateaus states have been the theatres of...
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World Cup: Sweden Win Mexico 3:0
27Jun By adminNo Comments
Sports, World Cup

World Cup: Sweden Win Mexico 3:0

Sweden this afternoon won Mexico 3:0. Mexico was almost sure of qualification baring huge winning margins in the German match while Sweden needed a win to have a chance of qualifying. Sweden started scoring in the 50th minute through Ludwin Augustinsson. In the 62nd minute, Sweden got a second from the penalty spot, converted by Andreas Granqvist. Sweden's third goal was an own goal by Edson Alvarez. This win by Sweden and Germany's loss puts Sweden at the top of the group with Mexico qualifying as the group's runners up. Mexican fans who were grateful to Korea for winning Germany or they might have been on their way home, were chanting "Korea" "Korea" as they left the stadium. https://youtu.be/BHT6V1SpmNA Speaking after the match, Juan Carlos Osorio the Mexican coach said "...
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World Cup: Defender Champions, Germany Crash Out, Lose 2:0 to Korea Republic
27Jun By adminNo Comments
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World Cup: Defender Champions, Germany Crash Out, Lose 2:0 to Korea Republic

Germany, who are the defending champions of the World Cup have been eliminated in the first round by Korea Republic. The Koreans who had nothing at stake except their pride held the Germans who needed a win to a goal-less draw until the additional time of the match. In the 3rd minute of additional time, Kim Younggwon scored the first goal for the Koreans and 3 minutes later, Son Heungmin scored the second Korean, putting the final nail on the German coffin. A shocked German coach said "I’m shocked. Shocked because we didn’t manage to pull it off and beat Korea Republic and we lost this game. It wasn’t my impression when I spoke to the team before that they were under pressure before the match because the Sweden game was on at the same time and we really had the feeling that our team ...
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