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10-year old female sucide bomber arrested in Kastina

The Federal on Wednesday announced the arrest of a 10-year-old girl in Katsina State, suspected to be a suicidebomber.The Chairman, National Information Centre, Mr. Mike Omeri, who briefed the press in Abuja, said the teenager was among three suspected Boko Haram members that were arrrested on Tuesday night. He said the girl had a belt strapped with explosives at the time of her arrest.Omeri said, “Security forces on Tuesday,July 29, at about 10pm along Zaria Road, Tudun Wada of Funtua Metropolis, arrested three suspects believed to be members of the Boko Haram sect.“The three suspects consisted a male named Iliya Haliru, and two females – Zainab Musa, 18, and Hadiza Musa, 10. The three suspects were arrested in a Honda CRV.“When they were directed to disembark for security check, 10-year-old Hadiza was discovered to have been strapped with an explosive belt. And immediately,Iliya and Zainab made attempt to escape with the car but were later blocked by other concerned Nigerians and s

Man Commits s*****e Over Inability To Pay N35,000 House Rent

A 43-year-old auto mechanic, Obi Orji, killed himself yesterday in Minna followinghis inability to pay his house rent and threat of eviction from his landlord.It was gathered that Obi committed s*****e by drinking a poisonous chemical in the early hours of yesterday.Leadership reports that Obi who resides atKateren Gwari, Minna, was unable to meet his obligation of paying his house rent which was put at N35,000 annually. He committed the act after his wife and five children had left for Church for the morning mass, leaving only him at home by the time he took his life.It was further learnt that he committed s*****e following the expiration of the datehe gave his landlord to pay his house rent. A colleague of the deceased at Mechanic Bye Pass, Minna, said Obi’s landlord, simply identified as Alhaji Lateef, had constantly traced him to his workshop at the Mechanic bye-pass in Minna, threatening to forcefully evict him out of the house if he failed to pay his rent at the appointed date.

Suicide bomber kills admission seekers in Kano

A suicide bomb has exploded at a college in northern Nigeria’s biggest city, Kano, and there are casualties, witnesses say. The explosion occurred as students queued to check their names on a new admission list, they added.Bodies lay strewn at the blast site, witnesses told the BBC. The bomber was hidden in the crowd, a witness, Isyaku Adamu, told the AFP news agency. The BBC’s Yusuf Ibrahim Yakasai in Kano says police have not yet confirmed the blast.The number of people killed or woundedis still unclear.

Drogba eye fourth EPL tittle

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Didier Drogba has set his sights on winning the Premier League for a fourth time after rejoining Chelsea. The veteran striker is back at Stamford Bridge after leaving in 2012, penning a one-year deal, and is hoping to help the London outfit claim their first league title inover four years. "I'm not coming here to break records, I just want to win trophies," Drogba told the club's official website."Five years is a long time not to win the Premier League, so I want to win it. To lift the Premier League trophy is a fantastic feeling and we haven't experienced it for a few years - it's too long for a club like ours."Drogba initially joined Chelsea in 2004 as one of Jose Mourinho's first signings during the Portuguese's first stint at the Chelsea helm.He went on to score 157 goals for the London club and the winning penalty as Chelsea defeated Bayern Munich in a shootout to win the 2011-12 Champions League. "It's amazing to be back, a

Drogba eye fourth EPL tittle

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Didier Drogba has set his sights on winning the Premier League for a fourth time after rejoining Chelsea. The veteran striker is back at Stamford Bridge after leaving in 2012, penning a one-year deal, and is hoping to help the London outfit claim their first league title inover four years. "I'm not coming here to break records, I just want to win trophies," Drogba told the club's official website."Five years is a long time not to win the Premier League, so I want to win it. To lift the Premier League trophy is a fantastic feeling and we haven't experienced it for a few years - it's too long for a club like ours."Drogba initially joined Chelsea in 2004 as one of Jose Mourinho's first signings during the Portuguese's first stint at the Chelsea helm.He went on to score 157 goals for the London club and the winning penalty as Chelsea defeated Bayern Munich in a shootout to win the 2011-12 Champions League. "It's amazing to be back, a

Happy Eid- mubarak

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I want to seize this opportunity to wish every muslim devotee happy eid-mubarak. May the almighty Allah continues to bless you all. You will live to say your testimonies. We should all have it at the back of our mind that we should love each other because with love life becomes easier for us to live. Also, we should get closer to the almighty allah because he is the reason why you are alive and  without him you can't get to anywhere in life. Let us do away with hatred, evil, corruption and all sort of bad things. We should be honest, faithful, respectful and polite to mention a few. I pray your prayers will be answered. Once again, i wish you all happy eid-mubarak and do have a wonderful day.... BYE!!!.....

2 Die As APC, PDP Supporters Clash In Osun

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With barely 15 days to the August 9, governorship election in Osun State, supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Governor Rauf Aregbesola and those of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyiola Omisore yesterday in Ilesa engaged themselves in a bloody clash, leaving two persons dead. It was gathered that supporters of the twopolitical gladiators clashed at Irojo area of Ilesa using various dangerous weapons.Although the identity of the deceased could not be ascertained as at press time, it was gathered that they were beaten withcharms before they finally gave up the ghost.The Public Relations Officer of the state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Ayo Olowo who confirmed this said normalcy had since returned to Ilesa.Reacting to the ugly incident the APC in a statement by its spokesperson, Mr. Kunle Oyatomi alleged that the PDP thugs burnt billboards of the APC governorship candidate and shot sporadically, cau

I'm at this great club to win - J. Rodriguez

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New RealMadrid recruitJames Rodriguez has revealed that he “dreamt” of signing for the club his whole life and says that he is now anxious to start winning trophies at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Colombia star joined Los Blancos from Monaco for €80 million earlier this week and is planning a lengthy and successful stay in the Spanish capital.“I always wanted this and I hope to be happy here for many years,” James told Real Madrid TV.“I like challenges and to win, and I'm at a great club to achieve many titles." When asked what he would bring to the team, the attacking midfielder said: “Goals,passes and play. I am only one [person] but I want to help."James added: “I'm anxious. I want August 1 to come to start training and be better every day." The former Porto forward – who claimed the Golden Boot at World Cup 2014 – won the Portuguese league three years in a row before last season joining Monaco, where he netted nine league goals in 34 games.His coach at Porto

Drogba completes Chelsea return

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Chelsea have completed the signing of Didier Drogba on a one-year contract. The 36-year-old returns to Stamford Bridge having left in 2012 after winning the Champions League. Drogba, who featured for Cote d'Ivoire at the World Cup earlier this summer, has scored 157 goals in 341 appearances for Chelsea and has also won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two League Cups with the club."It was an easy decision,” the striker told the club’s official website."I couldn't turn down the opportunity to work with Jose again. Everyone knows the special relationship I have with this club and it has always felt like home to me."My desire to win is still the same and I look forward to the opportunity to help thisteam. I am excited for this next chapter of my career." Welcome back,@didierdrogba!http://t.co/WBjRzdFueR#CFCpic.twitter.com/S2lPNYxwwx— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) July 25, 2014 Drogba is reunited with Jose Mourinho after working with the Portuguese fo

Van Gaal just like Sir Alex - Giggs

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Giggs says that new Manchester United boss Louis van Gaalshares a similar aura to Sir Alex Ferguson. The Dutchman took charge of the Red Devils for the first time on Thursday, overseeing a 7-0 pre-season friendly win over LA Galaxy. Van Gaal has famously won titles with Ajax, Bayern Munich and Barcelona during his coaching career and Giggs is not surprised at his vast success. "Yes, I do see similarities [with Ferguson]," the Welshman told reporters. "They both have an aura about them but that comes from the success they have had." They demand that the players respond and they demand respect. In the short space of time I have worked with Louis, you can see why he has been a success. He is infectious."Giggs also revealed Van Gaal's meticulous planning and believes that the players are looking forward to making up for last season's disappointing campaign. "He wants everything right from the first minute of training to the last," he added.&q