Monday, February 16, 2015

Egypt launches airstrikes against terrorists after beheading of 21 Christians

The airstrikes began early on Monday, February 15, and Libya’s Air force also participated in the operation.

ISIS beheads 21 Egyptian Christians on a Libyan beach  ISIS beheads 21 Egyptian Christians on a Libyan beach
(Buzzfeed)
Egypt’s air force has launched airstrikes against ISIS targets after the terrorist group posted a video online showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians.

Naira now 204 to dollar, 314 to pound

At the black market, the Naira-Dollar exchange rate is said to be as high as N209.

Naira and Dollars Naira and Dollars
(Vanguardngr)
The plunge of the Naira seems unending as the Nigerian currency as at today, February 15, is selling at N204 to the Dollar.

Meet 20-Year-Old Woman Who Looks Like 7-Year-Old Girl

A 19-year-old girl with a rare medical problem has the appearance of a 7-year-old child , Huzhu, China’s Sichuan Province.
Chinese girl Zeng Yushan looks like a young girl despite the fact she is 19 years old
Chinese girl Zeng Yushan looks like a young girl despite the fact she is 19 years old

Lagos Deputy Speaker Kolawole Is Sure That GMB Will Win

Taiwo Kolawole, deputy speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) would win the elections.
Kolawole pics
The official shared his point of view during the weekend interview, Daily Independent reports.
He noted that the purported plot by the Presidency to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, before the shifted polls would not stop Buhari from winning.

APC Youth On The Rampage In Borno, Torch PDP Office

The All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters in Borno State February 16 vandalised and torched several campaign offices and posters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
APC supporters destroying PDP billboards in Maiduguri, Credits: Premium Times
APC supporters destroying PDP billboards in Maiduguri, Credits: Premium Times

The incident happened in the course of the APC presidential campaign rally in the state capital Maiduguri.

What PDP Has To Say About Obasanjo's Exit

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The exit of former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo from the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party came as a shock to many, especially the way he went about it.
Though there have been reactions from different quarters, the national leadership of the PDP is yet to officially react to Obasanjo’s action, as the party’s spokesperson, Mr. Olisa Metuh, was said to have travelled outside the country.

13 confirmed dead in suicide bomb attack

A female suicide bomber blew herself up at a bus station in the capital on Sunday, February 15, in an attack that also reportedly left 32 people injured.

Persons injured during a bomb blast at the GSM market in Potiskum, Yobe State on January 11, 2015. play Persons injured during a bomb blast at the GSM market in Potiskum, Yobe State on January 11, 2015.
(AFP)
13 people have been confirmed dead in Yobe State after an explosion went off in Damaturu, the state capital.

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...