Sunday, September 28, 2014

Jonathan Promises To Engage In More Developmental Projects

President Goodluck Jonathan has promised Nigerians that his administration will continue to engage in more developmental projects that would be of benefit to all citizens. 
 
 
At a gathering of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the south-south region held in Edo State on Saturday, President Jonathan stressed the need for the party members to be united while seeking political positions.
“Elections are coming and we have different interest and we use this platform to appeal to the people to know that at every level of election from the State of Assembly, Governors and National Assembly that so many people will be interested in the position.
“Struggles to be in these positions must be done in unity in order for us to get all our states back,” he said.
President Jonathan stated that ahead of the coming elections, there is the need to appeal to warring members of the party to sheath their swords.
Jonathan, who attended a commissioning ceremony of the Benin Ore road said that the road was made to

Loud blast rocks Kabul diplomatic district

Explosion near presidential palace injures one person, a day before inauguration of Afghan President-elect Ashraf Ghani.

The bomb went off during morning rush hour in an area that houses several embassies [Reuters]
A loud explosion has injured at least one person in the diplomatic quarter of the Afghan capital, a day before the inauguration of a new president.
The blast, in a square outside the gate of the presidential palace in Kabul, was caused by a magnetic bomb attached to a military vehicle.

Hong Kong protests: What you need to know



Hong Kong is in the midst of its longest series of political protests since the 1997 handover.
Pro-democracy activists say they are making good on a long-threatened vow to try and paralyze the city's financial district -- a key business hub for the region and beyond -- through sit-ins and civil disobedience.
Clashes between students and police this weekend have been the most heated in a long summer of anti-Beijing protests. Dozens have been reported injured by authorities.

Annie Idibia wins Peace Ambassador award

The Peace Ambassadors Achievers Awards held last night in Abuja and the lovely Mrs Idibia won 'Actress of the Year'. Congrats to her.

Make I go do Safari, ama rira later...:-)

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...