Residents panic as explosion hits Lagos

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_CeY6BlnNH_sj6bMWjO6CjsTw2kZePwlAxh7pC1DfLF_yqvo1FyCnN7hzXt8IpNItC1jm14-1IFXKk5TYqmkEFxSW2bx-rieiJlRqm78w1leuL07vo6g2MQKJ2u6lCdXwGOUGOJHeHrO/s1600/Pipeline+Explosion+Lagos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_CeY6BlnNH_sj6bMWjO6CjsTw2kZePwlAxh7pC1DfLF_yqvo1FyCnN7hzXt8IpNItC1jm14-1IFXKk5TYqmkEFxSW2bx-rieiJlRqm78w1leuL07vo6g2MQKJ2u6lCdXwGOUGOJHeHrO/s400/Pipeline+Explosion+Lagos.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Pandemonium broke Sunday afternoon, when a yet to be identified substance exploded at Number 88 Oworo Road, in Oworonsoki area of Lagos State.<br /> <br /> The incident according to eyewitness, occurred at about 2 15 pm, when residents were returning to their respective homes after church.<br /> <br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> At the time of this report, the number of casualty cannot be ascertained though it was learnt that many sustained injuries in attempts to escape from the scene of the blast.<br /> <br /> Director, Lagos Fire Service, Mr. Rasaq Fadipe, who confirmed the incident, said immediately they received the distressed call at about 2:20pm, men of the Ilupeju Fire Service were dispatched to the area.<br /> <br /> Fadipe also could not confirm immediately if the explosion was a bomb or otherwise.<br /> <br /> According to him, “We are still investigating the incidence to determine the immediate or remotes cause of the explosion.”

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REVEALED: Boko Haram planning to attack Jos

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7l4uzkzpAuje1XCIIWYTAO1AJW78wF_yAwr9vruqS05cwlhsJCl0yDW-yT27PeKgaL2rscDkSdX8w19JM5GMB9xMKfwMlKIKR9n1K0fMGW64J3PerQgNyJuoFjh2uwS6PZI_oViXm5_H/s1600/boko+haram+2015+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7l4uzkzpAuje1XCIIWYTAO1AJW78wF_yAwr9vruqS05cwlhsJCl0yDW-yT27PeKgaL2rscDkSdX8w19JM5GMB9xMKfwMlKIKR9n1K0fMGW64J3PerQgNyJuoFjh2uwS6PZI_oViXm5_H/s640/boko+haram+2015+1.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The Special Task Force on Security in Jos, code-named Operation Safe Haven, has warned residents on the plans of terror group, Boko Haram, to attack soft targets in the Plateau State capital.<br /> <br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> The STF revealed that in the past two weeks, it had foiled the planned attacks, stressing that the terrorists had targeted such places as markets, shopping malls and places that harboured large gathering of people at a time.<br /> <br /> OPSH Media and Communication Officer, Capt. Ikedichi Iweha, said in a statement in Jos on Sunday that terrorists had planned to attack parks, relaxation sports, mosque and churches, adding that managers of such spots had been warned to take extra security measures.<br /> <br /> The STF urged residents to put in place security measures around their vicinity henceforth.<br /> <br /> The statement added that the heightened security alert “was sequel to specific intelligence which revealed the intentions of the members of the Boko Haram terrorist group to carry out an attack within the Jos metropolis.”<br /> <br /> The statement stated, “The planned attack, which has been consistently foiled by security operatives for about two weeks running, has already seen the increased presence of security personnel around identified flash points.<br /> <br /> “It has also witnessed an increase in checkpoint activities and nipping points, established at random at hitherto quiet places. Also commercial vehicle and tricyle operators are equally enjoined to, at random, report any suspicious passengers in their vehicles or tricycle to the nearest checkpoint.<br /> <br /> “Such was the case only recently by a woman, who overheard a discussion by supposedly fellow passengers at an OPSH checkpoint, which led to the arrest of the suspects.<br /> <br /> “OPSH reiterates its readiness to respond to any act of breach of security or criminality which is capable of causing possible death and destruction of property promptly.”

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Alamieyeseigha’s death shocking – PDP

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjqzUqMgutLEBdixmfrq7xndSGVz09UwYW4mWXVRiuocSPvn4_cRezSvhEA-2rsWGW8T9H_omUKkwxPA4sgvRDgDUv84LBUrP4yXeu_fMtiOHdhWTLSFfnAK5_vTGAQfR9RdU1itsyZUV/s1600/PDP-logo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjqzUqMgutLEBdixmfrq7xndSGVz09UwYW4mWXVRiuocSPvn4_cRezSvhEA-2rsWGW8T9H_omUKkwxPA4sgvRDgDUv84LBUrP4yXeu_fMtiOHdhWTLSFfnAK5_vTGAQfR9RdU1itsyZUV/s1600/PDP-logo1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The Peoples Democratic Party has described the death of the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha as shocking.<br /> <br /> It said the death of the former governor, who was known as “Governor-General of the Ijaw Nation,” as saddening.<br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> The Acting National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, mentioned this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday.<br /> <br /> He said all organs of the party, including members of its National Executive Committee were shocked at the demise of the retired airforce officer, which occurred on Saturday at Port Harcourt, Rivers State.<br /> <br /> PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, who signed the statement, said the party “is still in shock over the news of the sudden death of the former governor, describing the development as deeply saddening.”<br /> <br /> The statement said, “The PDP mourns the demise of this great Nigerian, who made immense contributions and sacrifices towards the unity, stability and development of his state and our dear nation both as a military officer and a politician.<br /> <br /> “Alamieyeseigha was a true democrat; humble leader, brilliant administrator who had extraordinary love for his people. He was an outstanding party-man, who, despite his travails, remained loyal to the PDP at state and national levels to the very end<br /> <br /> “The PDP sincerely commiserates with Governor Seriake Dickson, the Alamieyeseigha family, the Ijaw kingdom and the people of Bayelsa state and pray God to give them the fortitude to bear this great loss.”

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APC mourns Alamieyeseigha

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_jeIyhDxMGGDQYdUgHWfc9pnP0veqhLwoLMR1nivY70rlRnRvs-DeK5oudhMJyX2ePKY6kjyB_tBJWBdIIqFKjnLif1ForMFHILA_gh4QdIQxdpgSf-II4_BI_gnaZMFDAJm4TXXpI_k/s1600/APC-logo-360x325.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_jeIyhDxMGGDQYdUgHWfc9pnP0veqhLwoLMR1nivY70rlRnRvs-DeK5oudhMJyX2ePKY6kjyB_tBJWBdIIqFKjnLif1ForMFHILA_gh4QdIQxdpgSf-II4_BI_gnaZMFDAJm4TXXpI_k/s320/APC-logo-360x325.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The All Progressives Congress has condoled with the family and friends of the former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, who died on Saturday.<br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party also condoled with the Bayelsa State Government over the death of its former governor.<br /> <br /> It said it received the news of the former Governor’s demise with great shock, considering that he was not publicly reported to have been gravely ill.<br /> <br /> APC prayed that the family would find comfort in their moment of sadness, as well as the strength to bear the loss of their loved one.<br /> <br /> ”May the soul of the departed also rest in perfect peace,” the party said.

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Bomb scare in Abuja

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAhpjQclDImvUxK3OwTYGCbC_5sKdP5AYzlqpNMNSOy4_J_LxdFeJKIgm5FFi6-3Laun_1WFp2NFeG2v9zB_t2oiGqJ9NflNuOYtW5SPdhgMsGyg9OQZ0Uoy9VtOgLrevsj2szaKgyubF/s1600/abuja+map.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAhpjQclDImvUxK3OwTYGCbC_5sKdP5AYzlqpNMNSOy4_J_LxdFeJKIgm5FFi6-3Laun_1WFp2NFeG2v9zB_t2oiGqJ9NflNuOYtW5SPdhgMsGyg9OQZ0Uoy9VtOgLrevsj2szaKgyubF/s400/abuja+map.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> There was panic among residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Saturday over reports of a bomb blast.<br /> <br /> The speculation, which started late in the evening, made residents jittery as the social media was awash with rumours of a blast.<br /> <br /> Reports had it that residents of Karu, a satellite town, heard a loud explosion but this turned out to be false.<br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> This was coming a week after multiple explosions rocked Nyanya and Kuje, two satellite towns in FCT, killing 20 people and injuring many others.<br /> <br /> The Commissioner of Police, FCT, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu, revealed that the Police had yet to establish any explosions in the FCT.<br /> <br /> He said the Police heard the speculation but could not verify or confirm the site of the blast.<br /> <br /> Inalegwu said, “We heard the speculation about the blast but we have not been able to establish the scene. So for now, it is in the realms of speculation because we couldn’t establish that there was an explosion. But my men are on patrol to ensure that nothing untoward happen.”

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' Publish your assets first, before asking ministerial nominees to do the same' - CACOL tells Nigerian lawmakers

<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3vzWr7RpZIXcJPGY3uKw6Wgl5R-Ot_eo-VFfgw7fBh9bdjF91ICRU1CWoDSLIudSKLuR67t9qLBmKo7tvZslf2LVibYQ4MYDIRQDs_pRINwXa3E-U0NU9Bz5WpCSj874-iEc_A19NsA5/s1600/senate+buildn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3vzWr7RpZIXcJPGY3uKw6Wgl5R-Ot_eo-VFfgw7fBh9bdjF91ICRU1CWoDSLIudSKLuR67t9qLBmKo7tvZslf2LVibYQ4MYDIRQDs_pRINwXa3E-U0NU9Bz5WpCSj874-iEc_A19NsA5/s400/senate+buildn.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Following the decision by the Senate to screen only ministerial nominees who have declared their assets, an anti-corruption group, the Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, has urged the principal officers in the National Assembly to live by example by declaring their assets publicly first.<br /> <br /> The Senate, on Thursday, released the criteria for screening President Muhammadu Buhari’s intended cabinet members, which is scheduled to commence on Tuesday.<br /> <br /> According to the Chairman, Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Dino Melaye, the senators decided that each nominee must submit proof of their assets declaration, must have their nomination approved by two senators from their states, and must have a clean bill of health from its public petitions committee, among other conditions.<br /> <br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> The Chairman of CACOL, Mr. Debo Adeniran,has expressed approval of the decision of the Senate.<br /> <br /> He, however, said it would be self-contradictory for the National Assembly leadership to compel the ministerial nominees form demanding for the nominees to declare their assets without doing the same.<br /> <br /> Adeniran said, “We are fully in support of it. As a matter of fact, we were the ones who first suggested it to Mr. President that any aspiring minister should be made to approach the CCB, fill their form, submit same and make it public.<br /> <br /> “However, the National Assembly should also cause its principal officers to make their assets declaration public. It is at that time that they will have moral authority and grounds to demand assets declaration from aspiring ministers.<br /> <br /> “Nobody should be asked to bow and go. We are therefore fully in support of the demand for assets declaration; that is a place to start to assess their administration.”

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‘Missing’ NYSC member found

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEWZ1X5zEXJ1ZCA1Lh4f7tQUtJfMfDvJ-gka3GHQINi_ugMojxAr4AV0jtPmOuB9LxzyxUxOeJGCTs8kDJmG2l7BrSaZHnRlWt9fqfhLJbYoKNjQTbhWU50ErTNwFGmb2MMmX8hwVwNdD/s1600/NYSC-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEWZ1X5zEXJ1ZCA1Lh4f7tQUtJfMfDvJ-gka3GHQINi_ugMojxAr4AV0jtPmOuB9LxzyxUxOeJGCTs8kDJmG2l7BrSaZHnRlWt9fqfhLJbYoKNjQTbhWU50ErTNwFGmb2MMmX8hwVwNdD/s640/NYSC-logo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The National Youth Service Corps has said it would begin to sanction corps members who abscond from the location of their national service.<br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> The NYSC issued the threat in reaction to the case of a corps member, Akeem Afolabi Adekunle, deployed to Akwa Ibom State and posted to Itam Secondary School in Itu Local Government Area.<br /> <br /> Adekunle had been declared ‘missing’ some months ago but was found with his family members in Lagos after allegedly absconding from his place of primary assignment.<br /> <br /> A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations of NYSC, Mrs. Bose Aderibigbe, said Adekunle abandoned his place of primary assignment three months ago and had been with his family members since then, without reporting to the authorities.<br /> <br /> According to her, the team set up by the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier-General Johnson Olawumi, visited the family of the missing corps member to unravel the circumstances leading to his disappearance only to discover that he was with his family members.

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