Thank God that the Nigeria Security Agences are at an alert. But I must say that this is a serious threat to Nigeria.
The secret agency, the newspaper reports, says the abductions are slated to be carried out by Mauritanian terrorists.
Algeria is home to the Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, a group that has been identified by security agencies as providing both logistics and training to the violent Islamic sect in the North-East, Boko Haram.
In a recent interview, a Boko Haram leader had admitted the link between the sect and Mauritania, saying that several of its bomb experts and foot soldiers received training in the country. The leader had also said that some members of the group had just returned from Mauritania to launch new terrorist attacks.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Dr. Alex Uruemu Ibru burial funeral announced !
The burial of late Alex Uruemu Ibru, the founder,Chairman and Publisher of Guardian Newspapers Limited, has been announced by family to hold on December 17, 2011.
Many prominent and eminent Nigerian mourn for the death of Dr Alex.
According to Guardian report the events will begin with a Service of Songs on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in Lagos. This will be followed on Thursday, December 15, 2011 by a Commendation Service. The Lagos events will end on Thursday with a Lying-in-State at the Rutam House, headquarters of Guardian Newspapers Limited, from where the body will depart for the airport en-route Agbarha-Otor in Delta State.
The programme continues on Friday, December 16, 2011 with a Service of Songs at the Ibru Centre, Agbarha-Otor. On Saturday, December 17, 2011, there will be a Lying-in-State at the Ibru Centre, followed by the Funeral Service, at the All Saints Cathedral, Ughelli.
Interment at the Ibru Centre follows immediately after the funeral service.
Many prominent and eminent Nigerian mourn for the death of Dr Alex.
According to Guardian report the events will begin with a Service of Songs on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in Lagos. This will be followed on Thursday, December 15, 2011 by a Commendation Service. The Lagos events will end on Thursday with a Lying-in-State at the Rutam House, headquarters of Guardian Newspapers Limited, from where the body will depart for the airport en-route Agbarha-Otor in Delta State.
The programme continues on Friday, December 16, 2011 with a Service of Songs at the Ibru Centre, Agbarha-Otor. On Saturday, December 17, 2011, there will be a Lying-in-State at the Ibru Centre, followed by the Funeral Service, at the All Saints Cathedral, Ughelli.
Interment at the Ibru Centre follows immediately after the funeral service.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
A WARLORD, LATE IKEMBA CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU dies in London
A Hero , a Nigeria icon Chukwuemeka Odumegwu ojukwu die at the early hour of today, Saturday 26th November 2011 at the London Hospital. He die after a long illness at the age of 78.
He remained a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, running twice as a presidential candidate in the 2000s.
A spokesman in Anambra state said he had been ill after suffering a stroke.
Col Ojukwu went into exile after the Biafrans surrendered in 1970, returning more than a decade later after he was officially pardoned.
In a statement, President Goodluck Jonathan praised Col Ojukwu for his "immense love for his people, justice, equity and fairness which forced him into the leading role he played in the Nigerian civil war."
Most South east Governors have send the attributes to the family.
The family members are yet to announced the burial date.
The entire members of Nigeriatopstories.com sympathize with the family for such a great loss.
He remained a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, running twice as a presidential candidate in the 2000s.
A spokesman in Anambra state said he had been ill after suffering a stroke.
Col Ojukwu went into exile after the Biafrans surrendered in 1970, returning more than a decade later after he was officially pardoned.
In a statement, President Goodluck Jonathan praised Col Ojukwu for his "immense love for his people, justice, equity and fairness which forced him into the leading role he played in the Nigerian civil war."
Most South east Governors have send the attributes to the family.
The family members are yet to announced the burial date.
The entire members of Nigeriatopstories.com sympathize with the family for such a great loss.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Chief Farida Waziri,the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Boss sacked.
Farida Waziri ,the head of the country's anti-corruption agency [i.e the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Bose] has been reported sacked by President Godluck Jonathan.
According to president's spokesman, Reuben Abati ; Farida Waziri's removal was to "revitalise the fight against corruption. Her predecessor , Nuhu Ribadu, was removed midway through his term in 2007.
Rights groups have been critical of the agency, accusing it of being under the influence of politicians.
Nigeria has been plagued by allegations that its wealth has been used for corrupt purposes since the oil boom of the 1970s. Ms Waziri's deputy, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been appointed by the president to head the commission.
"President Jonathan may in due course announce further reforms and will be looking at more key areas to give more vigorous emphasis to the administration's transformation agenda," he said.
EFCC spokesman Femi Babafemi told the AP news agency that Ms Waziri still had at least another year to serve.
According to president's spokesman, Reuben Abati ; Farida Waziri's removal was to "revitalise the fight against corruption. Her predecessor , Nuhu Ribadu, was removed midway through his term in 2007.
Rights groups have been critical of the agency, accusing it of being under the influence of politicians.
Nigeria has been plagued by allegations that its wealth has been used for corrupt purposes since the oil boom of the 1970s. Ms Waziri's deputy, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been appointed by the president to head the commission.
"President Jonathan may in due course announce further reforms and will be looking at more key areas to give more vigorous emphasis to the administration's transformation agenda," he said.
EFCC spokesman Femi Babafemi told the AP news agency that Ms Waziri still had at least another year to serve.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Jose Pimentel,US bomb plot suspect arrested over plot to bomb targets in New York
Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein want to resurface again!
A New york mam has been arrested for planning to attack police, military personnel and postal facilities. . Jose Pimentel, 27, was charged with terrorism-related offences, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a news conference in the city. Mr Pimentel was a “lone wolf” inspired by al-Qaeda who also allegedly planned to target United States troops returning from abroad, Mr Bloomberg said.
He was alleged to have learned bomb-making from an al-Qaeda magazine. The man, an unemployed US citizen originally from the Dominican Republic, was also known as Muhammad Yusuf and had been under surveillance for at least a year before his arrest.
He has been charged on three terrorism-related counts and two other counts. According to the charges, Mr Pimentel expressed support of al-Qaeda and belief in jihad in posts he wrote for a radical blog.
He allegedly found Instructions on how to build a pipe bomb from al-Qaeda’s Inspire magazine, published by radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed by a US drone attack in Yemen in September.
One of the articles was entitled “How to make a bomb in the kitchen of your mom”, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said at the news conference. Mr Pimentel spoke about “killing US servicemen returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, particularly US army and marine corps personnel”, Mr Kelly said.
A New york mam has been arrested for planning to attack police, military personnel and postal facilities. . Jose Pimentel, 27, was charged with terrorism-related offences, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a news conference in the city. Mr Pimentel was a “lone wolf” inspired by al-Qaeda who also allegedly planned to target United States troops returning from abroad, Mr Bloomberg said.
He was alleged to have learned bomb-making from an al-Qaeda magazine. The man, an unemployed US citizen originally from the Dominican Republic, was also known as Muhammad Yusuf and had been under surveillance for at least a year before his arrest.
He has been charged on three terrorism-related counts and two other counts. According to the charges, Mr Pimentel expressed support of al-Qaeda and belief in jihad in posts he wrote for a radical blog.
He allegedly found Instructions on how to build a pipe bomb from al-Qaeda’s Inspire magazine, published by radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed by a US drone attack in Yemen in September.
One of the articles was entitled “How to make a bomb in the kitchen of your mom”, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said at the news conference. Mr Pimentel spoke about “killing US servicemen returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, particularly US army and marine corps personnel”, Mr Kelly said.
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