Thursday, February 26, 2015

Twin Bomb Blast Rocks Jos

Report coming in states that twin bomb blasts have hit the ancient city of Jos. 
Witnesses say simultaneous bombs have exploded at a motor park and opposite a university in the city of Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria.
Twin Bomb Blast Rocks Jos
They say that the first blast was outside the university gate while the other blast was by the gates of Bauchi Park.
Daily trust are reporting that a suicide bomber was responsible for one of the attacks, the one at the motor park in Bauchi road.

Avalanches kill scores in Afghanistan's northeast

Rescuers continue the search for survivors as at least 200 people are confirmed dead in Panjshir Valley.

The death toll was expected to rise when rescue attempts resumed at sunrise on Thursday [Getty Images]
The death toll was expected to rise when rescue attempts resumed at sunrise on Thursday [Getty Images]
The death toll from a series of avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall in Afghanistan has risen above 200, officials said.

ISIL video shows destruction of Mosul artifacts

Five-minute clip shows group of bearded men in a museum using hammers and drills to smash several large statues.

The video shows fighters using sledgehammers to smash ancient artifacts in the northern city of Mosul [AP]
The video shows fighters using sledgehammers to smash ancient artifacts in the northern city of Mosul [AP]
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group has released a video purportedly showing its fighters using sledgehammers to smash ancient artifacts in Iraq's northern city of Mosul.

Media outlets identify 'Jihadi John'

Washington Post and BBC say ISIL beheading video suspect is Mohammed Emwazi from London.

In ISIL videos, the masked man appears to have carried out the beheadings of three Americans and two Britons [AP]
Media outlets have identified "Jihadi John" - the suspect featuring in several Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant beheading videos - as Mohammed Emwazi from London.

German nurse jailed for life for murdering patients


Niels H in court on 26 February Niels H hid behind a folder as he awaited sentence in court in Oldenburg
A former nurse who admitted killing more than 30 patients with lethal drug overdoses has been jailed for life by a court in northern Germany.

Reno Omokri Faults Buhari’s London Speech


Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri, has faulted claims by the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, that Nigeria’s economy is not in good shape.
Reno Omokri Faults Buhari’s London Speech
Reno Omokri who was reacting to Gen. Buhari’s speech at the Chatham House, London, today February 26, where Buhari spoke on an array of issues affecting Nigeria.

Jonathan Promises Not To Disappoint Nigerians


President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged that he would not disappoint Nigerians in the task of rendering quality services.
Jonathan Promises Not To Disappoint Nigerians
The President made the promise at the Aso Rock Villa on Thursday, when he had an interactive with members of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Alumini Association, of which he is a member.
“I promise you that the day I leave office, you will be proud alumni of the UNIPORT. I will not disappoint you. I will not disappoint Nigerians.”

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...