Saturday, January 17, 2015

UN peacekeeper killed in Mali base attack

Chadian soldier killed and five others wounded following gunfire and suicide attack on joint French-UN camp in Kidal.

At least one United Nations peacekeeper has been killed and five others injured when a joint French-UN military camp in the northern Malian town of Kidal came under attack by gunfire and suicide bombers, the Reuters news agency has said.

Fighting flares again in Ukraine's east

At least 11 people, including civilians, die in fresh fighting even as country faces a "financial crisis".
The increased shelling puts possible peace talks in doubt [Reuters]
A burst of violence in eastern Ukraine has cast further doubt over whether a planned summit can bring lasting peace, with at least 11 people killed in clashes between the army

India film censor quits over 'interference'

Chief of Central Board of Film Certification and nine others resign alleging interference from the government.


India's Sikh minority has demanded a ban on the film, which they say distorts their scriptures [Reuters]
Nine board members of India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) have resigned a day after its chief Leela Samson quit alleging interference in the functioning of the film board by the government.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe pledges $2.5bn in Middle East aid


Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (left) and his wife Akie wave to well-wishers upon their departure at Tokyo's Haneda airport, 16 January 2015 Shinzo Abe (left) and his wife will tour the Middle East for six days
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pledged $2.5bn (£1.7bn) in non-military assistance to the Middle East.

Photos from the accident along Maze road in Owerri


This accident happened yesterday morning along Maze road in Owerri. A car hit the Okada man who immediately became unconscious and they rushed

Rapper lands new reality TV show with MTV

Former Cash Money rapper, Tyga has a new reality show on MTV but will he be taking his controversial love life to TV?

Nigerian Rapper Killed In The UK

An 18-year old Nigerian rapper, Isaiah Ekpaloba has been severely stabbed to death in the United Kingdom, Thenetng.com reports.
the late Isaiah Ekpaloba
the late Isaiah Ekpaloba
The teenager was allegedly involved in a heated argument with another teenager when a fight broke out and both teenagers suffered stab wounds.

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...