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There's been quite a number of suicide bombings in Nigeria for a while now - where hundreds of lives have been lost - but Mrs Buhari didn't believe it was happening until it hit home.  

To commemorate the Eid-el-fitri Salah celebration, the Federal Government has declared Monday July 28th and Tuesday July 29th public holidays. A statement issued yesterday July 23rd in Abuja by the Ministry of Interior on behalf of the Federal government, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which are love, peace, justice to their daily living.

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday said it would begin enforcement of the new drivers’ licence and number plate on 1 August. The Lagos State Sector Commander, Chidi Nkwonta, told NAN that the decision followed the new court judgment. “This new judgment made it very clear that as from Aug. 1, FRSC should impound. “So, Nigerians must discountenance that first misleading judgment and take this one because we are going to continue enforcement as from 1 August 2014.

Ms Olubunmi Abikoye, the Chairperson, Lagos State Women’s Wing of the Nigeria Labour Congress, on Tuesday said the banking sector was denying women their right to dignity and marriage. Abikoye told NAN that the violation contravened the 1999 Nigeria Constitution which promotes dignity of human beings. “When you seek an employment in the banking sector bank now, the first thing is – how old are you? You tell them your age; the next thing is: Are you single? “Then, you are going to sign an undertaking that in the next three years, you will not get married, talk less of having baby. Why?,” she asked. “Is that how banking industry has been run in those days? What has befallen on us? Because, they will not allow you to settle down, you will not enjoy your womanhood; they will waste a lot of your time. “Somebody who gets a job at the age of 30, you are saying she cannot get married talk less of having issues because of the job. “So, is it the job that is important or the life of t

Today is Nelson Mandela International Day, a day of service celebrated on July 18, Mandela's birthday. Mandela, the forme r president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Price recipient, died at 95 on Dec. 5, 2013 and this is the first time the day has been celebrated since his death. More than 100 countries worldwide are set to join South Africa today in its commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day. This year will mark the first time the day has been celebrated without Madiba, and the 5th year since the UN declared July 18 – the birthday of the anti-apartheid revolutionary – the international day aimed at "bringing people together to fight poverty and promote peace and reconciliation."

Pic taken this morning at the bridge linking Third Mainland to Obalende. Imagine this? 

Your view determines your approach, your approach determines your success  #standpoint

Punch DSS parades suspected kidnappers of Jonathan’s uncle, others Ekiti gov polls manipulated, says Fayemi’s wife Confab in rowdy session over derivation, others Nyako bows to lawmakers, appoints council heads Senate rejects fuel subsidy removal John Kerry in Kabul amid Afghan poll row Retirees protest non-payment of pension increment ‘Reward information on terrorist activities’ Amosun, Adeyeye, Sagay, Baba Suwe mourn Aturu Confab mourns Aturu Health workers slam NMA over strike President nominates Chidoka, lecturer, as ministers Court remands NDLEA offiical for drug trafficking Chibok girls: Jonathan’s critics are ignorant, says Abati State judicial workers begin nationwide strike Friday

President Jonathan has nominated the current boss of the Federal Road Safety Commission FRSC, 43 year old Ositadinma Benjamin Chidoka as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to represent Anambra in the Federal Executive council. According to reports, Chidoka is most likely to replace former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah who resigned her position in February. A letter of his nomination has been sent to the Nigerian Senate and would be read on the floor of the Senate today. Abubakar Olanrewaju from Kwara state was also nominated and would replace former Sports minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, in the Federal Executive Council if confirmed by the senate.

Punch INSURGENCY: Army finds links to politicians in Balmo Forest Oritsejafor accuses Boko Haram of plot to Islamise Nigeria NYAKO: Impeachment panel commences sitting tomorrow Confab: Protest, as c'ttee raises derivation to 18% Osun: Two injured as new school building collapses Boko Haram: Jonathan admits Nigeria passing through stress Human rights activist, Bamidele Aturu, dies at 49 FIFA suspends Nigeria I won’t appear before probe panel –Nyako Lanlord accused of defiling tenant’s daughter gets N2m bail Reps probe failed $470m CCTV projects Shekarau becomes education minister, others get portfolios ECOWAS Parliament tackles Nigerians’ problems in Ghana NLC, group seek quick freedom for Chibok girls Security operatives probing politicians with B’Haram links – FG CBN defended naira with $17.58bn in six months PDP won’t beg ex-president, ex-governors – Fayose German giants eye Babatunde Mike Tyson defends Suarez

Punch Muslims want Sultan to lead dialogue with B’Haram Impeachment: Nyako declares public holiday 63 abducted Borno women escape from B’Haram Redeemers varsity student kills dad at Redemption Camp I’m ready for PDP forces – Aregbesola Oshiomhole, APC jittery over defection —PDP B’Haram: Damboa residents flee to Maiduguri EFCC probes Justice Olotu for N2bn accounts Ex-NURTW boss, Tokyo escapes assassination in Ibadan Doctors meet, may call off strike today Ikoro-Ekiti rejects new LCDAs Police storm Abeokuta bank for alleged N30m fraud State creation: S’East govs hail confab, MOSOP kicks Slain human rights widow, son demand justice Ajimobi, MAN preach peace at Ramadan lecture Neymar urges Brazil to complete dream I’m happy to be back – Echiejile Robben can trouble Argentina –Kluivert

The World Cup resumes after a 48 hour lull in hostilities on Friday with two blockbuster quarter-finals, as France take on old rivals Germany and hosts Brazil clash with Colombia. France and Germany get the last eight ball rolling at 1600 GMT at Rio de Janeiro’s mythic Maracana stadium, a fitting backdrop for these two European titans. Then up the coast in Fortaleza, at 2000 GMT, Brazil’s talismanic poster boy Neymar comes up against Colombia’s James Rodriguez, the Monaco playmaker who tops the World Cup scoring chart with five goals. Brazil’s build-up has been dominated by ‘cry baby’ headlines over the cascade of tears from the players at the nervy last 16 penalty defeat of Chile last Saturday.

Soldiers have been on a rampage for hours now after one of their own was crushed by a BRT bus this morning. Aside from beating people up mercilessly, BRT buses have been set on fire..and this is close to a filling station. But is this how to resolve the issue? Is this not too much?