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Thursday 24 November 2016

Around 100 Killed in ISIS Car Bomb South of Baghdad

A suicide truck bomb killed around 100 people, most of them Iranian Shi'ite pilgrims, at a petrol station in the city of Hilla 100 kilometers (62 miles) south of Baghdad on Thursday, police and medical sources said. ISIS, which considers all Shi'ites to be apostates, claimed responsibility for the attack in

Tens of thousands were told to evacuate immediately as fires raged throughout Israel for a third consecutive day. The security establishment increasingly believes that several of the wildfires may have been politically motivated cases of arson, though most of the fires were caused by extreme wind gusts and drought. Russia, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Croatia and Cyprus will send a total of 10 airplanes to Israel to help fight the spreading fires. See more photos after the cut

A new bride in the Chechen capital of Grozny is pictured getting ready for her big day in her ornate dress before she is taken away to the ceremony by the groom's family members. Her friends crowd around to make sure her dress looks perfect and assist her in putting her veil into place. But happiness appears to turn to sadness, top left, as she sheds tears on her way to the ceremony as tradition dictates none of her

Constitutional Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, Thursday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to further reduce the cost of governance by selling four more Presidential Aircrafts from the remaining nine in the presidential fleet.
He said it was good that President Buhari handed over two of the Aircrafts to

The ambassador of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Uganda, Mr Myong Kyong Chol has said that his country's nuclear weapons do not target African countries, but rather world powers that pose a threat to North Korea's sovereignty.

During an interview on Thursday, Mr Chol said that those telling North Korea to stop developing the weapons are their enemies who wish them nothing but extinction. "If you

The Prime Minister of Canada, visited Liberia today and was excited with projects and development taken place in the country. See more photos after the cut

Singer Knowless Butera and music producer Clement Ishimwe are now Mom and Dad!

The couple welcomed their first born in the wee hours of this morning and mom and baby are doing fine, according to the couple's close friend. A few weeks ago, the 25-year-old new mother took to

The House of Representatives on Thursday stated that a former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, is the grandfather of corruption in the country, accusing him of introducing corruption to the National Assembly on its first working day in 1999.
The former President had while delivering a lecture at the first Akintola Williams Annual Lecture in Lagos on Wednesday had said the “National Assembly stinks and stinks to high heavens. It needs to be

The Police in Enugu on Thursday said one person died and 11 others lost consciousness in an accident that occurred at Ezeagu community, along Onitsha-Enugu Expressway.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Ebere Amaraizu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu that the accident happened at about 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mr. Amaraizu said the police were

A radiation expert who investigated the 'assassination' of Alexander Litvinenko was found dead five months after a trip to Russia, an inquest heard.

Father-of-two Matthew Puncher, 46, bled to death at his home from multiple

Nigerian gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi, has given reasons why he wants to join the Nigerian politics very soon.He said the different attitude shown by the political class and the religious organization enriching

Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has earned the praise of Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, who is on a one-day official visit to the west African country. It is his first visit to the continent since he was sworn in last year.
Trudeau was received on arrival at the Roberts International Airport in the capital, Monrovia on Thursday morning

Wildfires raged across Israel for a third consecutive day Thursday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to world leaders for help.

The fires, which began in Zichron Ya'akov Tuesday, have now spread as far north as the city of Haifa, while also affecting

Emoney as fondly called is a successful young billionaire in Africa. He is known for excellency and quest for the best. A distinguished stylish and fashionable young and hard working business man drop a powerful message for his followers on Instagram. He said,

Kanye West's condition is worse than first feared according to new reports.

Although he was initially reported to be suffering from a temporary psychosis brought on by sleep deprivation and extreme dehydration, TMZ suggest that the rapper's problems 'go deeper'.

The 39-year-old was rushed to UCLA Medical Center after a reported breakdown on

Sayeda Zeinab Misdemeanour Court reduced on Thursday a three-year prison verdict against writer Fatima Naoot to a suspended six-month sentence for charges of contempt of Islam, state-owned media Al-Ahram reported.
The writer was initially sentenced to three years in prison and

The former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Movement, PDM, Bashir Yusuf, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is plotting to take over and use the party to run for president in 2019.
Mr. Yusuf, whose sack was announced by the National Executive Committee of the party on

The Supreme Court on Thursday referred back to the Court of Appeal, Abuja, all pending cases relating to the dispute over the leadership tussle between the Ali Modu Sheriff an‎d Ahmed Makarfi factions of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The appeals which the apex court referred back to the Court of Appeal have to do with questions bordering on which of the factions of the party ‎has the authority to instruct lawyers to represent the party in a pending

A 26-year-old man, Emeka Utomi, was on Thursday arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s three-year-old daughter, Utomi, who is unemployed and resides at 2, Rev. Dayo Fatukasi Close, Irawo, Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos, is facing a one-count charge of defilement.

The prosecutor,

Transparency group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has sent a letter to the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, requesting him to urgently “to appoint an independent counsel to investigate allegations of corruption in the spending of $16 billion on

Tina Ferchal suffered a serious cardiac arrest and sustained a brain injury during the tragic incident at her sister’s wine bar.
Moments before the popular 44-year-old had been laughing and joking with friends.
After a coroner ruled her death

While Samuel Eto'o was a Barcelona player, four year's worth of image rights earnings were diverted offshore in an attempt to dodge tax, according to prosecutors in a case engulfing the Cameroonian.
With 3.8 million euros worth of payments missed between 2006 and 2009, prosecutors are demanding that Eto'o pay back the money to the Spanish treasury as well as a fine, an amount exceeding

PDP Senator defects to APC

Yele Omogunwa, the PDP Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, on Thursday confirmed his defection to All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr. Omogunwa confirmed his defection in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure.
The lawmaker, a former Commissioner for

Initial fears that Gareth Bale will miss December's Clasico have been compounded by the confirmation that surgery is required to solve a dislocated ankle tendon. Taking place in London's King Edward VII hospital on

The Senate on Thursday passed the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill into law, thereby giving approval for the establishment of the Nigerian Peace Corps as an agency under the Ministry of Interior.
Presenting the report of the Committee on Interior on the floor of the Senate, the committee chairman, Senator Bayero Nafada urged the Senate to support the passage of the Bill, saying

Aviation trade unions on Thursday shut down the operations of Caverton Helicopters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport , Lagos over alleged sack of 150 workers.

The unions – the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the National Union of Air Transport Employees – accused

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Wednesday expressed disappointment with General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), General Abdulsalaam Abubakar (rtd) and General Olusegun Obasanjo (rtd) for expecting payment of their salary arrears as ex-heads of state when workers have not

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday his country will react if the United States renews sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

"If this sanction is implemented, this is definitely a violation of the agreement, without any doubt," Khamenei said

Nollywood star actress, Rita Dominic, has been unveiled as the brand ambassador of a Canadian luxury hair brand, BK Unique Hair. The announcement was made at a media launch, which held at

Following recent media speculation surrounding my future I can confirm my retirement from playing professional football.I have had an incredible career and am thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy. I feel very fortunate to have had the career I've had but none of it would have been possible without the support of so many people. Firstly, I would like to

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have stepped up 10 places to 50th position in the November ranking released by FIFA on Thursday. Gernot Rohr's men are now 8th in Africa,behind

Kcee took to Instagram to reveal daily success principles. Acording to him, God tells us that the more time we spend meditating on and speaking His Word, the more we will see the benefits in our everyday lives and even have a closer

James Rodriguez has become the third-least used player under Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid and their relationship is severely weakening.
Once again, the Colombian was an unused sub for the 2-1 victory over Sporting CP in the Champions League.
Only Fabio Coentrao, Casemiro, and

The clashes took place in the town of Bria, about 600 km (375 miles) northeast of the capital Bangui, and pitted the Popular Front for the Renaissance of Central African Republic against the Union for Central African People.
Both militia groups were part of the Seleka, a mainly Muslim coalition that toppled the then-president in 2013, prompting reprisals by Christian anti-Balaka militias

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday asserted that the 8th Senate is very much concerned about the present state of the Nigerian economy, stressing that “Today, what is important for the people we represent is how do we get ourselves out of this recession”.
Speaking while presenting a keynote address at

Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija’s son, Folarin wedded his beautiful Iranian bride, Naza, in a lavish ceremony in Lagos over the weekend.

Military has killed 150 pro-Biafra activists - Amnesty International

“The military should not be involved in managing or responding to peaceful demonstrations or gathering. The Nigerian government should initiate prompt and impartial investigations into allegations of killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and detentions, incommunicado detention and excessive use of force in

Obasanjo spoke during a lecture he delivered at the First Akintola Williams Annual Lecture in Lagos titled, “Nigeria yesterday, today and tomorrow: Governance and accountability.’’

He said that it would have been needless for Nigerians to cry for a change of government if things were rosy in the country before Buhari took over.

The ex-President also faulted the proposed borrowing of US$30bn by

Pastor Gideon Johnson of No 4, Boripe St., Basorun-Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday accused his wife of poisoning his driver who then allegedly ran mad after eating a meal she prepared for him to eat.

Gideon said this at a Grade C Customary Court sitting at Agodi-Ibadan, where he had gone to seek the dissolution of his 17-year-old marriage to

Some notable economists on Tuesday urged the President Muhammadu-led administration to review, as a matter of urgency, its economies policies or risk further decline in the economic fortunes of the country.
They insisted that the current economic policies of the government were not making the desired impact, hence the need for a comprehensive review.
This came a day after the National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that the economy

Barcelona secured qualification to the Champions League last-16 as group winners, and Luis Enrique saluted his players after they won 2-0 at Celtic.
Manchester City's draw away at Borussia Monchengladbach ensured the Catalans could no longer be caught in top spot, and the Asturian insists the players should be commended for making it through a

The Police Command in Borno on Thursday, confirmed the killing of two persons after a suicide bombing around Muna garage in Maiduguri.

Mr Victor Isuku, the spokesman of the command stated this in a statement in Maiduguri.

“About 2106hours of Wednesday, an explosion occurred at Muna garage along Gamboru Ngala road Maiduguri.

“Two persons, including the

Former running mate to the deceased All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu, James Faleke, has frowned at the party’s handling of the crisis in the state, stressing that the party is at the verge of collapse.
Speaking in Ogbonicha, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Faleke who is currently a member of the House of Representatives ruled out any form of reconciliation with the

Nigerian singer, Flavour who clocked 33 yesterday seems to be quite a ladies’ man and has been linked to a couple of ravishing women having two baby mamas to back that up.
Recently, singer, Yemi Alade admitted that she wished Flavour would marry her. It could be the sound of his voice, toned body, we can’t say for sure but Flavour does attract really charming ladies.
Stargist.com brings you details of the bevy of beautiful women Flavour has been linked

Thursday 24 November 2016

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