Boko Haram: 4 hospitals Recover 1,398 Corpses

Following the January 2 attacks on Baga town by Boko Haram body counts across four hospitals in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital have put the number of people killed by the insurgents to over 1,398 so far.

Baga, seen here in April 2013, has been the scene of previous clashes between Boko Haram and the army

Indigenous Barngarla Australians win land claim

 

The land claim covered an estimated two-thirds of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula

Australia's indigenous Barngarla people have won a campaign, lasting nearly 20 years, for the law to recognise their right to traditional lands.

Ekiti APC Secretariat Attached By Gunmen

The All Progressives Congress Party secretariat in Ado-Ekiti was attacked Wednesday night by gunmen and destroyed the flags and posters of the party’s candidates.


According to the state Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement issued, the gunmen came in four Hilux vehicles and a car to unleash the pandemonium.
“Shortly before they arrived, streetlights along Ajilosun Street where the APC secretariat is located were switched off. The hoodlums wounded the security man at the gate of the APC office,” the statement said.

OBJ speaks about Buhari`s certificate issue…

Below is what the former president allegedly said. I use allegedly because after now, he will come out and say he never said it. Read below...

The truth of the matter is that Jonathan is aware that Buhari is qualified to contest for President Election but some hawks with Jonathan, do not want him to contest Because they believed that he will win and come for them.

The Abuja peace accord

It was a great relief for millions of apprehensive Nigerians watching President Goodluck Jonathan and the presidential candidate of the leading opposition party, Major-Gen­eral Muhammadu Buhari, hugging on television last week. Both men were seen in a warm embrace with hearty smiles after signing what is now known as the ‘Abuja Accord,’ which commits them and their political par­ties to peaceful electioneering cam­paigns, peaceful polls and effective management of the outcome of the 2015 elections to ensure that there is no outbreak of violence.

Siasia names 21 for Tunisia, 36 for Super 4

Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia has named two squads for a series of test matches in Tunisia as well as the Super 4, which begins on Satur­day in Abuja.Siasia will handle the team to Tunisia, while as­sistant coach Fatai Amoo would be in charge of the team for the Super 4.

Police Officers In Detention Over N150,000 Bribe

Five policemen have been arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of N150,000 from a suspected fraudster.
Punch Reports


The police officers attached to the Anti-Robbery Squad of the Area M Police Command repoertedly had arrested the complainant, identified only as Ifeanyi, for allegedly engaging in internet fraud.
He was said to have been led to the nearest ATM to make a withdrawal so as to be free of the accusation.