Day: November 21, 2017

Adamawa mosque bombing: Death toll hits 50

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In a fresh attack blamed on Boko Haram jihadists on Tuesday, at least 50 people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a mosque in northeast Nigeria, police said. The blast happened during early morning prayers at the Madina mosque in the Unguwar Shuwa area of Mubi, some 200 kilometres (125 miles) by road from the Adamawa state capital, Yola. “So far we have at least 50 dead from an attack at a mosque in Mubi,” Adamawa state police spokesman Othman Abubakar said. “Several people were injured.…

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20-Year-old commits suicide after discovering fiancé has wife and kids

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Danara Kaipova, a 20-year-old student killed herself after discovering the man she agreed to marry was already married and intended to have her as his polygamous second wife, according to reports. Danara was found dead soon after finding out her groom-to-be apparently had a spouse and two children. Her devastated mum said her daughter had thought she’d found her true love. Danara was allegedly ‘kidnapped’ from her college in Kazakhstan this summer by wealthy Birzhan Doshakaev, 29. The act of ‘bride-stealing’ is a barbaric medieval tradition that continues in Kazakhstan…

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Zimbabwe’s President Mugabe resigns

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Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has resigned, parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda has said. A letter from Mr Mugabe said that the decision was voluntary and that he had made it to allow a smooth transfer of power, the Reuters news agency reports. The surprise announcement halted an impeachment hearing that had begun against him. Lawmakers roared in jubilation and people have begun celebrating in the streets. Mr Mugabe had previously refused to resign despite last week’s military takeover and days of protests. He has been in power since independence in 1980.…

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Dangote inaugurates $500m cement plant in Congo on Thursday

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Dangote Cement would on Thursday in Congo inaugurates its 1.5 million metric tonnes per annum capacity Cement Plant valued at $500m. This was disclosed in a statement to newsmen on Monday in Lagos. The plant, described as the largest in Congo, rolled out its first bag of cement on August 7 and is expected to create about 1000 direct and indirect jobs. According to the statement, the Congo Plant commissioning will make 10 fully operational Dangote Cement Plants across Africa. It said that Dangote Cement maintained its stronghold in the…

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Forbes Crowns Beyonce Highest Paid Woman In Music In 2017

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Forbes has crowned Beyonce the highest paid woman in music in 2017.The 36-year-old earned $105 million pretax this year, thanks in part to her acclaimed visual album Lemonade and Formation world tour, which grossed a whopping quarter of a billion dollars. Adele, 29, finished second on the list with $69 million and Taylor Swift, 27, claimed third with $44 million. Top 10 below 1. Beyonce $105 million 2. Adele $69 million 3. Taylor Swift $44 million 4. Celine Dion $42 million 5. Jennifer Lopez $38 million 6. Dolly Parton $37…

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Anti-cultism bill signed into law in Ekiti

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The bill prohibiting secret cults and acts of terrorism has been signed into law by the Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose yesterday. It prescribed death sentence for any one caught in the act. While signing the bill at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti, Fayose said it was a confirmation of the state government’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in the state. The governor frowned on the resurgence of the scourge in the state, especially among students in tertiary institutions. “From now on, any person who is a member of a…

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Ex-minister, Idika Kalu drugged, robbed by chef

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Former Minister of Finance, Dr Kalu Idika was reportedly drugged and robbed by his chef, Peter Odion who is presently cooling his heels at the Lagos State Police Command. Odion lived with the ex-minister at 180A, Moshood Olugbani Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. He had allegedly put some sedatives into a cup of coffee he served the ex-minister on a Wednesday morning. After Idika slept off, Odion was said to have led his gang members into the boss’ apartment, where they made away with a sum of N750,000, a Blackberry, a…

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