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Buhari To Probe Service Chiefs
Buhari To Probe Service Chiefs
A top military source said at the weekend that the incoming administration of Major General Muhammadu Buhari, was planning to institute a comprehensive probe during which some service chiefs, past and present, would be summoned to defend their tenure, especially how defence budget was spent under their watch. This emerged as the military have arrested suspected supplier of food and fuel to Boko…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Flabba killing: South African rapper 'stabbed by girlfriend'
Flabba (front row, left) was a member of popular 1990s hip-hip group Skwatta Kamp
A woman has been arrested in South Africa for allegedly stabbing and killing a well-known local rapper.
Nkululeko Habedi, known as Flabba, 38 died, in his home in Alexandra, a Johannesburg township.
Police have told the BBC that his girlfriend will be charged with murder and will appear in court “within 48 hours”.
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Free schools: David Cameron pledges 500 more by 2020
At least a further 500 free schools would be opened in England in the next five years under a Conservative government, David Cameron has pledged.
He committed his party to creating an extra 270,000 school places in free schools, if re-elected, by 2020.
The prime minister says these state-funded, start-up schools are “raising standards and restoring discipline”.
Shadow Education Secretary…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Utah baby found alive in river 14 hours after car crash
A baby girl has been found alive in a car more than 14 hours after the vehicle plunged into a river in Utah.
The 18-month-old was discovered hanging upside down above water in her car seat by a fisherman on Saturday afternoon, police said.
She was rushed to a hospital in Salt Lake City, where her condition has been upgraded from critical to stable.
The toddler’s 25-year-old mother, named as Lynn…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Wolfsburg midfielder Malanda dies
Malanda played against Everton twice in the Europa League this season Wolfsburg’s Junior Malanda has died aged 20 in a car crash in Germany. The Belgium Under-21 midfielder had made 15 appearances for the German Bundesliga side this season, including against Everton in the Europa League. He was linked to Fulham and Crystal Palace when he left Zulte Waregem in 2013 but instead joined Wolfsburg,…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Messi only at Barcelona because he promised Vilanova, says Ten Cate
The Dutchman claims a transfer would be in the best interests of all parties despite the Argentine’s commitment to the former coach
Former Barcelona assistant coach Henk Ten Cate believes Lionel Messi would already have left the club were it not for a promise he made to Tito Vilanova.
Speculation has resurfaced that Messi is considering his future at Camp Nou due to a clash with head coach Luis…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Victor Osuagwu: Actor gets honorary chieftaincy title Meet Chief Victor Osuagwu. Actor receives chieftaincy title in hometown. 2015 has to  be the year for celebrities receiving honorary chieftancy titles.
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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How cartoonists reacted - 15 Secs
Cartoonists around the world have reacted with shock to the gunning down of Charlie Hebdo magazine journalists in Paris on Wednesday.
Some have reacted by using the hashtag #JeSuisCharlie, which is being posted on social media by many to show solidarity.
In keeping with the spirit of Charlie Hebdo, they have used satire to describe the murders by suspected Islamic militants.
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Babatunde Fashola: Governor criticizes Jonathan's campaign speech
Fashola spoke on Thursday, January 8, during the mobilization visit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign held at Imaguero College in Benin, Edo State.
he Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola has criticized President Goodluck Jonathan for the speech he gave during the launch of his campaign in the state.
Fashola spoke on Thursday, January 8, during the mobilization…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Goodluck Jonathan: President says Buhari can’t remember his own phone number President Goodluck Jonathan is said to have stated this on Friday, January 9, during a rally in Enugu State.
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Boko Haram: 10 things you should know about the terrorist attack in Baga
The attack is said to have lasted six days and about 3,000 residents of the town are said to have escaped to Chad.
Boko Haram insurgents have gone on a killing spree in Baga, Borno State and have reportedly killed thousands of people.
The attack is said to have lasted six days and about 3,000 residents of the town are said to have escaped to Chad.
Here are 10 things you should know about the…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Yaya Toure wins fourth African Player of the Year title in a row
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has become the first player to be named Confederation of African Football African Footballer of the Year four years in a row.
Toure, 31, was nominated after playing a pivotal role in winning the Premier League and League Cup.
He also helped Ivory Coast qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
Toure beat off the challenge of Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Yaya Toure wins fourth African Player of the Year title in a row
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has become the first player to be named Confederation of African Football African Footballer of the Year four years in a row.
Toure, 31, was nominated after playing a pivotal role in winning the Premier League and League Cup.
He also helped Ivory Coast qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
Toure beat off the challenge of Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick…
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Charlie Hebdo attack: Suspected extremist gunmen surrounded?
The two suspects in the Charlie Hebdo attack spoke to police by phone and said they wanted to die as martyrs, according to a French member of parliament for the district where a police operation is taking place.
Yves Albarello, who is in the Dammartin-en-Goele area where officers are hunting for the suspects, was speaking on French channel I TELE.
Dammartin-en-Goele residents have been told to…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Nicki MinajRapper reveals she had an abortion American female rapper, Nicki Minaj, has come out for the first time to talk about having an abortion.
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Cameroon bombs Boko Haram positions
First air strikes by Cameroon come after armed group from neighbouring Nigeria seized a military camp.
Cameroon’s air force has bombed Boko Haram positions in the Far North province of the country for the first time after the armed group from neighbouring Nigeria seized a military camp, the government has said.
President Paul Biya personally ordered Sunday’s air strike, which forced the Boko…
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fojcon-blog · 10 years
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Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces
A Palestinian boy has been killed and another injured at the Zaatara checkpoint in the occupied West Bank.
The Israeli army has shot dead a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank at the Zaatara checkpoint south of Nablus city, Palestinian security officials said.
The Israeli military shot and killed 17-year-old Imam Dwikat on Monday after soldiers encountered a group of stone throwing…
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