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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Magnus Onyibe When some of us who are privileged to be members of the  commentariat   and who some refer to as public intellectuals took exception to the way and manner that the anti corruption war of this administration was being executed, we were scornfully branded corruption apologists. And the popular axiom often relied on by anti corruption agencies which lash out against those who criticize their method is “when you fight corruption, it fights you back”. So typically,those of us that disagree with their outdated strong arm tactics   that seem to have been taken out of the books of the gestapos in Adolph Hitlers gulag days, are branded supporters of corruption and sometimes enemies of state. Such attacks are often launched   when the table is turned against anti corruption exponents, particularly when their victims get them exposed as also being culpable of corrupt practices. Take the recent case of the suspended former secretary to...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Jos Upper Area Court on Thursday dissolved the marriage between 27-years-old NYSC member, Rukayat Ahmed and Mr. Alkasim Ahmed, following a petition filed by the former. Rukayat, a resident of Jos, had approached the court seeking the dissolution of the marriage on the grounds that she was no more in love with Alkasim. The woman, who filed a direct complaint to the court, argued that such separation was permissible in Islamic law, “if the partners are no more in love and therefore unwilling to live together”. When the case was mentioned on May 25, the husband did not object to Rukayat’s demand. At the resumption of hearing on the matter on Thursday, the Judge, Yahaya Ahmed, endorsed the separation of the couple and ordered the petitioner to refund the N80,000 paid as dowry by her husband, as applicable in Islamic law. Rukayat promptly paid the money and walked away a free woman.   The post NYSC member divorces husband, refunds N80,000 dowry appeared f...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Soldier, Lance Corporal Hillary Joel has been sentenced to death by the Army General Court Martial in Borno State for killing a Boko Haram terrorist suspect in Borno state. The Corporal was accused of setting ablaze the suspect during a cordon and search operation by the army in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State which led to the death of the terrorist suspect. Details soon… The post Breaking: Soldier sentenced to death for killing Boko Haram suspect appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2s3ZfvF via Blogger http://ift.tt/2rd67Ta

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Jos Upper Area Court on Thursday dissolved the marriage between 27-years-old NYSC member, Rukayat Ahmed and Mr. Alkasim Ahmed, following a petition filed by the former. Rukayat, a resident of Jos, had approached the court seeking the dissolution of the marriage on the grounds that she was no more in love with Alkasim. The woman, who filed a direct complaint to the court, argued that such separation was permissible in Islamic law, “if the partners are no more in love and therefore unwilling to live together”. When the case was mentioned on May 25, the husband did not object to Rukayat’s demand. At the resumption of hearing on the matter on Thursday, the Judge, Yahaya Ahmed, endorsed the separation of the couple and ordered the petitioner to refund the N80,000 paid as dowry by her husband, as applicable in Islamic law. Rukayat promptly paid the money and walked away a free woman.   The post NYSC member divorces husband, refunds N80,000 dowry appeared f...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Soldier, Lance Corporal Hillary Joel has been sentenced to death by the Army General Court Martial in Borno State for killing a Boko Haram terrorist suspect in Borno state. The Corporal was accused of setting ablaze the suspect during a cordon and search operation by the army in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State which led to the death of the terrorist suspect. Details soon… The post Breaking: Soldier sentenced to death for killing Boko Haram suspect appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2s3ZfvF

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir, has said that Nigeria will continue to remain one in spite of its multi-ethnic diversity. Kabir made the assertion on Friday at his palace in Katsina, when he addressed leaders of Igbo community and other Nigerians residing in Katsina State. “I am responding to the quit notice given to some Nigerians residing in the North by some group of people who are enemies of peace. “Here in Katsina, I am ready to sacrifice my last drop of blood to ensure peace and protect all Nigerians residing in the state,’’ he said. The emir urged the different communities residing in the state not to panic as the Emirate Council and state government would take all necessary measures to ensure peaceful coexistence. ‘’You are Nigerians, because some of you were born here and you don’t have better place than Katsina. ‘’So, continue to conduct your lawful business activities, we are behind you. ‘’You are my sons and daughters like any oth...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A CCTV footage captures an armed robbery attack that occurred in a bank in one of the Nigerian states recently. When the robbery took place was not ascertained. But the footage shows the robbers attack the bank. Whats your take? Type your comments below. The post Video: CCTV captures live bank robbery in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2r5moOL via Blogger http://ift.tt/2sXgRGt

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A CCTV footage captures an armed robbery attack that occurred in a bank in one of the Nigerian states recently. When the robbery took place was not ascertained. But the footage shows the robbers attack the bank. Whats your take? Type your comments below. The post Video: CCTV captures live bank robbery in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2r5moOL

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Moscow on Wednesday dismissed allegations that Russian hackers helped spark the diplomatic crisis around Qatar, after CNN reported that US officials believed they planted a false news story. “We’re getting tired of reacting to unsubstantiated banalities,” Andrei Krutskikh, a Kremlin advisor on cybersecurity, told the Interfax news agency. “Whatever happens it is hackers. It’s a stale claim and as ever there is zero evidence, and conclusions are drawn before the incident is even investigated,” he said. CNN reported on Tuesday that US intelligence officials believe Russian hackers planted a false news story that led Saudi Arabia and several allies to sever relations with Qatar. FBI experts visited Qatar in late May to analyse an alleged cyber breach that saw the hackers place the fake story with Qatar’s state news agency, the US broadcaster said. The report included comments from the emirate’s ruler which seemed friendly to Israel and Iran and cast doubt o...

http://ift.tt/2rH9EeA (FILES) This file photo taken on June 25, 2014 shows people walking past a banner bearing portraits of former emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani (R) and his son current leader Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani displayed at Souq Waqif in the Qatari capital Doha. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Yemen and the Maldives on June 5, 2017 announced they were cutting ties with gas-rich Qatar over accusations it supported extremism. / AFP PHOTO / KARIM JAAFAR A ban on Qatari flights imposed by Saudi Arabia and its allies took effect Tuesday as first efforts were made to resolve the biggest feud to hit the Arab world in years. Saudi Arabia and allies including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar on Monday, accusing the Gulf state of supporting extremism. Gas-rich Qatar has long had strained ties with its neighbours but the move by Riyadh and its supporters shocked observers, raising fears the ...

http://ift.tt/2rH9EeA (FILES) This file photo taken on June 25, 2014 shows people walking past a banner bearing portraits of former emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani (R) and his son current leader Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani displayed at Souq Waqif in the Qatari capital Doha. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Yemen and the Maldives on June 5, 2017 announced they were cutting ties with gas-rich Qatar over accusations it supported extremism. / AFP PHOTO / KARIM JAAFAR A ban on Qatari flights imposed by Saudi Arabia and its allies took effect Tuesday as first efforts were made to resolve the biggest feud to hit the Arab world in years. Saudi Arabia and allies including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar on Monday, accusing the Gulf state of supporting extremism. Gas-rich Qatar has long had strained ties with its neighbours but the move by Riyadh and its supporters shocked observers, raising fears the ...

http://ift.tt/2rsrPpO Protesters hold portraits of grassroots leader Nasser Zefzafi during a demonstration June 4, 2017 in Rabat in solidarity with Morocco’s neglected Rif region. Nasser Zefzafi, was arrested May 29, 2017 after three days on the run. Outrage erupted last year over the gruesome death of a fishmonger in Rif, with calls for justice moving into a grassroots movement demanding jobs and hospitals. / AFP PHOTO / STR Protesters in northern Morocco have remained defiant for a second week, taking their anger over unemployment and alleged corruption to the streets. On Sunday, hundreds took part in a ninth straight night of protests in Al-Hoceima and other towns in the Rif region, although an AFP correspondent said the crowds appeared to be growing smaller. They chanted demands for the release of protest leader Nasser Zefzafi after he was arrested on Monday last week. A solidarity rally was also held in the capital Rabat. Around 40 activists and key members of the gras...

http://ift.tt/2rsrPpO Protesters hold portraits of grassroots leader Nasser Zefzafi during a demonstration June 4, 2017 in Rabat in solidarity with Morocco's neglected Rif region. Nasser Zefzafi, was arrested May 29, 2017 after three days on the run. Outrage erupted last year over the gruesome death of a fishmonger in Rif, with calls for justice moving into a grassroots movement demanding jobs and hospitals. / AFP PHOTO / STR Protesters in northern Morocco have remained defiant for a second week, taking their anger over unemployment and alleged corruption to the streets. On Sunday, hundreds took part in a ninth straight night of protests in Al-Hoceima and other towns in the Rif region, although an AFP correspondent said the crowds appeared to be growing smaller. They chanted demands for the release of protest leader Nasser Zefzafi after he was arrested on Monday last week. A solidarity rally was also held in the capital Rabat. Around 40 activists and key members of the ...

http://ift.tt/2qyA0jV EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker (L) welcomes European Council President Donald Tusk (R) prior to a debate on the conclusions of the last European Council, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, on May 17, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HERTZOG EU leaders Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Brussels next Thursday, the European Commission said, following months of strained relations. Juncker, who heads the European Commission, and Tusk, who heads the council of 28 EU member states, are due to meet Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Brussels. “President Jean-Claude Juncker, together with (EU Council) President Donald Tusk, meets Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, in Brussels,” Juncker’s office said Friday in a calendar entry for May 25. Relations between the bloc and Ankara took a hit after a failed coup attempt in July, and worsened further during the c...

http://ift.tt/2oWKyXL Peterside said this at the 2017 Ist Quarterly Dinner of Kings College Old Boys’ Association Abuja branch (KCOBA) in a paper entitled “Evolving Economy, Good Governance and Repositioning Nigeria’’. An entrepreneur, Mr Atedo Peterside, on Saturday urged the Federal Government to reserve one per cent royalty to host communities of oil and other mining activities. Peterside said this at the 2017 Ist Quarterly Dinner of Kings College Old Boys’ Association Abuja branch (KCOBA) in a paper entitled “Evolving Economy, Good Governance and Repositioning Nigeria’’. He said that relative stability achieved in Niger-Delta through Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s interventions should be consolidated for lasting peace and economic development. “The Federal Government should urgently pursue high-powered negotiations which should be brokered by persons with a healthy track-record in this activity and the ancillary pipeline protection business. “In the longer term, I favo...

http://ift.tt/2oUzAAi Stephan Eloise Gras, Co-founder and CEO of Africa 4 Tech. A Post doctoral Researcher in Digital Humanities at Univerite Sorbonne Paris Cite Humanum Chair. Stephan Eloise Gras is the Co-founder and CEO of Africa 4 Tech. A Post doctoral Researcher in Digital Humanities at Univerite Sorbonne Paris Cite Humanum Chair. She was a Visiting Fellow at New York University in 2013 and a Visiting Phd Student at Brown University in 2010. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Musicology and Ethnomusicology from Universite Paris Sorbonne. Chargee de mission service culturel to France’s Ambassador to Argentina from 2007 to 2009. After the Africa 4 Tech which held in Marrakech in Morocco from Wednesday, the 2nd to Friday the 4th of November 2016), just before the United Nations COP22 commenced, Stephan Eloise Gras, granted an interview with Dolapo Aina. 1. Do introduce yourself My name is Stephan Eloise Gras and I am the CEO and co-founder of Africa 4 Tech. 2. What is Africa...