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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Boko Haram faction of Abubakar Shekau has said that it was responsible for the of attacks on Maiduguri, capital of Borno State on Wednesday and that if he dies his kids and grandchildren will continue from where we stopped. During Wednesday attack about eleven people were reportedly killed when Boko Haram gunmen and suicide bombers launched a rare combined attack inside Maiduguri. The group in video obtained by Saharareporters Saturday showed the insurgents’ attack on Maiduguri, displaying uniforms, shoes, ID cards, arms and ammunition the group claimed their fighters seized from the military during the attack. The factional leader of Boko Haram said the group was determination to fight on and that there was no room for any dialogue. He cited Somalia, Afghanistan, and Syria where Islamist groups have waged longstanding wars. Mr. Shekau rebuked those who have been claiming that the Islamist group’s war around Lake Chad was over. “Our kids and grandchildren ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two second half goals from Tokelo Rantie and Percy Tau were all that Bafana Bafana of South Africa needed to earn their first win in a competitive match against Nigeria. The South Africans ensured their hosts began the campaign for the qualification for the next African Cup of Nations on a miserable note in Uyo, with goals that showed Nigeria’s defensive frailties. Details later. Vía Nigeria News, Headlines and Opinions – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper http://ift.tt/2rXnvgY via Blogger http://ift.tt/2s92OQX

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a sour note after succumbing 0-2 to the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Strikes by  Rantie and Percy Tau in the 54th and 81st minutes ensured that South Africans got only their second victory over the Eagles. Nigeria dictated things for a larger part of the game but failed to take the initiative and would now seek redemption in their next qualifying game against Seychelles.     The post Nigeria vs South Africa: Super Eagles fail to ‘Rohr’ appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2sOrVGZ via Blogger http://ift.tt/2t6MqxB

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Despite defeats in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State group has reorganized and is now “more focused than ever” on attacking Europe and other areas outside that conflict zone, a senior UN official said Thursday. “ISIL, despite continuous military pressure, continues to resist, particularly in Mosul and Raqa,” said UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman, using an acronym for IS. “At the same time, ISIL has reorganized its military structure, giving more power to local commanders and is more focused than ever before on enabling and inspiring attacks outside of conflict zones.” Speaking before the UN Security Council, Feltman cited recent attacks in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Sweden and Turkey. The group has posted fewer messages on social networks in the past 16 months, but “the threat persists as supporters outside Syria and Iraq collect and redistribute this propaganda.” The total number of IS fighters and the group’s ...

http://ift.tt/2pjrB0D Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has dissolved all oil-related committees in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas of the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Olusegun Ajiboye, said in a statement in Akure on Wednesday that the dissolution would take immediate effect. It advised all oil companies in the council areas to take note of the directive and to desist from dealing with members of such committees. The statement further urged members of the various committees to comply with the directive and refrain from acts that might lead to a breach of the peace in the council areas. It further called on security agencies to take note of the development. “Governor Akeredolu remains committed to developing every part of the state and to use all the God-given resources for the progress and development of the state and its people,” the statement said. Vía Nigeria News, Headlines and Opinions – The Gu...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The countries of West Africa’s Sahel region are requesting 50 million euros (56 million dollars) from the European Union to help set up a multinational force to take on Islamist militant groups, Mali’s military chief said Saturday. The vast, arid zone has in recent years become a breeding ground for jihadist groups, some linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State, in some European nations, particularly France. There is fear that the development could destroy Europe if left unchecked. Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Mauritania, the so-called G5 Sahel countries, have proposed a regional task force designed to tackle the cross-border threat. Implementation of the plan has lagged, partly due to funding obstacles. “The council of ministers of the G5 Sahel countries is making a request to the European Union to financially support the deployment and functioning of the G5 Sahel Joint Force,” Gen. Didier Dacko of Mali said on Saturday. He was speaking at a meeting in M...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Just minutes before Saturday’s terror attack in London, pubs were crammed with revellers enjoying a balmy night out in a trendy part of the city, many of them watching the Champions League final on big screens. And then terror struck yet again at London’s heart as a van smashed into pedestrians before its occupants went on a stabbing rampage, bringing bloodshed to the streets of the British capital. Within minutes, six people had been killed and three attackers shot dead by armed police. Dozens more were wounded. People enjoying their evening out near the River Thames told of how their night became a nightmare in seconds as they witnessed the attack unfold. – ‘I saw her bounce up in the air’ – First, a white van veered wildly into pedestrians crossing London Bridge, with those who managed to avoid the attack rushing to aid those who were hit. The van deliberately swerved into groups of people at speed, eyewitnesses said. “I saw this van going left and right...

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ahead of the Ogun governorship poll in 2019, a civil society organization, Ogun Progressive Mandate (OPM), has cautioned the governor of the state, Mr. Ibikunle Amosun to desist from making inflammatory statements that is likely to overheat the polity. In a statement issued by the Convener, Mr. Ahmed Bamidele, the group disclosed that the successor of any elected leader can only be determined  by God. “On the race towards the 2011 general elections, no one gave the current governor a chance, everyone’s thought was with the ruling party, due to its structure and federal might ,but when God acts, human would be in a confused state” “Also, if he doesn’t understand the Lord’s doing on how he became Daniel’s successor, then he should probably understand how Yayaha Bello became a governor. All in all, one fact is sacrosanct, only God can anoint a successor for him” Besides, the group added that the recent statement ‘imported politician’ being credited to th...