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Iwo robbery: Policemen’s killers will not escape justice – Aregbesola

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Osogbo – Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun says those responsible for the killing of policemen in bank robberies in Iwo town on Tuesday will not escape justice. The governor, in a statement by Mr Semiu Okanlawon, his media aide on Wednesday in Osogbo described the incident as unfortunate. He said he had been assured by security operatives that they were on the trail of the robbers. According to him, government and the security forces will not abandon their responsibility of protecting the people just because of few criminals. The governor promised that the long arm of the law would soon catch up with all those who committed the heinous act. He commiserated with the State Commissioner of Police for the loss of his gallant officers in the service to their fatherland during the incident. “We use this opportunity to assure the people of Osun of their safety. “We invested in security of lives and property as part of our overall objectives of maintaining a peaceful st...

Iwo robbery: Policemen’s killers will not escape justice – Aregbesola

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Osogbo – Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun says those responsible for the killing of policemen in bank robberies in Iwo town on Tuesday will not escape justice. The governor, in a statement by Mr Semiu Okanlawon, his media aide on Wednesday in Osogbo described the incident as unfortunate. He said he had been assured by security operatives that they were on the trail of the robbers. According to him, government and the security forces will not abandon their responsibility of protecting the people just because of few criminals. The governor promised that the long arm of the law would soon catch up with all those who committed the heinous act. He commiserated with the State Commissioner of Police for the loss of his gallant officers in the service to their fatherland during the incident. “We use this opportunity to assure the people of Osun of their safety. “We invested in security of lives and property as part of our overall objectives of maintaining a peaceful st...

Tension in Ekiti community over plan to uproot sacred tree

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J There was tension in Ikere-Ekiti, headquarters of Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State, on Tuesday over  the move  by a contractor  handling a road dualisation project to uproot a tree considered sacred by  the community. The sacred tree is located in a historical site in the heart of the community. An attempt on Monday by the contractor handling the project to uproot the tree was disrupted by the youths and traditional religion worshippers  who invaded the scene. Some irate youths held up traffic and lit bonfires at Odo-Oja area of the town. The protesting indigenes claimed that the historical site known locally as “Ereja” was the source of Ikere Ekiti, and  uprooting the tree  would result in dire consequences for the community. They also claimed that the site of the tree was host to the annual Olosunta festival. Gov. Ayo Fayose, who visited the scene appealed for calm, saying he would ensure...

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Can women can pee standing up ?

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A local wing of Austria’s Green Party has stirred an uncommon interest online and in neighboring Germany with its agenda for a meeting today: teaching women how to urinate standing up. The Green Party in Perchtoldsdorf, Lower Austria, which for the past 12 years has held “women’s breakfasts” to discuss social and political issues, said today’s meeting will be “everything that concerns the pelvic base.” The party said the discussion will include instructions on how to urinate from a standing position at music festivals, sporting events, and other locations where unclean restrooms are likely to be found. The participants at the meeting will be instructed by an expert on how to build simple devices to assist with standing urination, organizers said. Martha Gunzl, a local councillor and Green Party member, said she and other organizers were shocked at how much attention the planned meeting has been gathering online. “We always discuss controversial subjects, but ...

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Golden stone targets transporters with Micking Lubes

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J MICKING brand of lubricant was the star at the just concluded Lagos Motor show. The Korean made engine oil was brought to the Lagos fair by Golden Stone Limited, which represents Micking in Nigeria. The traffic at Micking stand at the fair, especially on the closing day drew Vanguard Motoring’s attention to inquire about the secret of  the  lubricant and why it was the most sought after at the fair. In a chat with Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Andy Offor, it was revealed that the lubricant ranks among the very best in the world, being fully synthetic and semi synthetic oil. According to the Golden Stone boss, the damage suffered by his two cars led him to Micking high quality motor oil. “I lost two car engines to bad oil so I went in search of a lubricant that can prolong the lifespan of cars and keep them running like new engine. That search brought me to Micking, a producer with over 70 years experience”, he said. Mr. Offor disclose th...