Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Sudan opposition to boycott national dialogue

Almost all opposition parties say they will pull out of year-long talks, citing worsening political and press freedoms.

Opposition parties accuse Bashir of failing to follow through with promises of political reform [AFP]
Opposition parties accuse Bashir of failing to follow through with promises of political reform [AFP]
Almost all of the 21 Sudanese opposition parties that were participating in a year-long national dialogue will pull out of the talks, as well as upcoming elections, in the latest sign of deteriorating reconciliation efforts, party representatives have said.

Ukraine accuses Russian forces of attack

Ukrainian soldiers allegedly assaulted after hundreds of Russian troops crossed into country in violation of truce deal.

Spike in fighting coincides with both sides trying to establish to a demarcation line in Ukraine [EPA]
Spike in fighting coincides with both sides trying to establish to a demarcation line in Ukraine [EPA]
Ukraine has accused Russian forces of attacking its soldiers after crossing over into the country's east to back pro-Russian separatists in violation of a September truce deal.

Boko Haram leader claims Baga attack

Abubaker Shekau says his group killed hundreds in Nigerian town and threatens to attack Niger, Chad and Cameroon.

Shekau has threatened to attack Niger, Chad and Cameroon as they discussed responding to Boko HaramShekau has threatened to attack Niger, Chad and Cameroon as they discussed responding to Boko Haram

Kylie Jenner drops out of high school

When you're a teen and dating a guy who's 25, why would you want to go to school? According to Life & Style magazine, that's exactly what Kylie Jenner did.

Lagos Orders TAN To Remove GEJ's Posters

All President Goodluck Jonathan campaign materials illegally deployed on street lamp poles in Lagos State have been ordered to be removed by the state government led by Governor Babatunde Fashola.
Making the disclosure on Wednesday was the Managing Director of the Lagos State and Advertising Agency, LASAA, George Noah, at a news conference in Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
According to Noah, the Lagos State Government has ordered the Transformation Ambassador of Nigeria (TAN) and its affiliates to immediately remove all President Jonathan campaign materials illegally deployed on street lamp poles in Lagos.
Poster
President Goodlcuk Jonathan’s posters shares a street pole with Chinese telecom company, Huawei.

The FG Owes Fuel Users N50,000

The N10 reduction in fuel price has been greeted with relative fanfare among Nigerians but Writer and Scholar, Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo argues that the government is deceiving Nigerians.
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Read his articule:
On Sunday, January 1, 2012, the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA ), Reginald Stanley, released a statement announcing that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise called petrol would sell for N141.00 a litre instead of the N65.00 a litre that it sold the day before. That was a N76 a litre increase or 113%.

Jesus Christ Appears In Dog's Ear – Pet's Owner Says

The Son of God reveals himself in a variety of forms and places, icluding pancakes, apples, waves, Northern lights and even toilets. This time Jesus Christ allegedly appeared in a dog’s ear – at least its owner thinks so. 
Dave the terrier with the face in his ear
Dave the terrier with the face in his ear

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...