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The Lagos State Police Command has rescued three
teenage girls abducted from their school in Ikorodu
on March 1.
Dolapo Badmus, the police spokesperson, confirmed
the rescue to PREMIUM TIMES over the phone on
Sunday.
“They were rescued in the early hours of this
morning at Igbokuta area of Lagos State,” said Ms.
Badmos, a Superintendent of Police.
She, however, declined to say the number of people
arrested in connection with the abduction or
whether the girls had been reunited with their
families.
The students were taken from their school at the
Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Agunfoye
Lugbusi, by unknown gunmen at about 8 p.m.
According to Olaoluwa Adeyemi, the school’s
principal, the gunmen gained entry into the school
after destroying a part of the school’s fence, started
shooting sporadically into the air to scare teachers
and students, before making away with the three
girls.
The Lagos Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, had
told Channels Television that the girls were hale and
hearty, and that there were not molested by their abductors.
Three suspects, the police said, have been

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HALIMA ABUBAKAR YOU ARE FAT..I MEAN YOU ARE FAT

their customers are not paying for the services and you expect the companies to pay taxes to the government

A credible leader like Buhari commands the respect and attention of the world. Kudos.

NIGERIA, QATAR SIGN AGREEMENTS ON BILATERAL AIR
SERVICE, AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION

Nigeria and the State of Qatar on Sunday in Doha signed
Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) to pave way for
direct flights between major cities of both countries.
Both countries also signed an agreement to avoid double
taxation and tax evasion on the sideline of President
Muhammadu Buhari's state visit to Qatar.
The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika,
representing President Muhammadu Buhari, signed the air
services agreement on behalf of the country while Qatar’s
Minister of Transportation and Communications, Jassim Bin Saif Alsulaiti, signed on behalf the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh
Tamim Bin Hammad Al-Thani.
The agreement which was signed in the presence of both
leaders is expected to pave way for more direct flights
between major cities of both countries on the principle of
reciprocity by the designated airlines on behalf of the
country.
Sirika said after the signing of the agreement that the
accord would promote trade, commerce, tourism and travel
between both countries.
"Qatar is the richest country in the world at the moment in
terms of per capita income, their economy is strong and
their national carrier, Qatar airlines, is one of the most
viable and most focused in the industry.
"They (Qatar airlines) presently fly to Nigeria but they want
to fly to more cities and with the focus of the present
administration in Nigeria on establishing a national carrier,
we have commenced discussions on how we can partner
with countries like Qatar in our quest to establish a national
carrier".
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, who signed the
agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the
prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes income
with her Qatari counterpart, Ali Shareef Al Emadi, expressed
delight that the agreement which was negotiated since
February 2015 has been finalised.
"What is symbolic in this agreement is that the Qataris who
are already investing heavily in Nigeria will bring in more
investments because the earlier lack of an agreement to
avoid double taxation was a stumbling block to some of the
investors.
"I am very confident that the signing of this agreement will
bring much more investment and business between Qatar
and Nigeria," she told reporters after signing the agreement.
In his remarks to journalists, the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Mr Geofrey Onyeama, said President Buhari and Sheikh Al-
Thani had fruitful discussions on security, oil price stability,
and the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
"The Qatari leader acknowledged that President Buhari has
really created an enabling environment for businesses to
thrive in the country.
"The Emir made the point on the war against corruption in
Nigeria and the progress President Buhari is making in that
front and they are of the opinion that if that problem is
addressed with focused polices, the country will progress.
"The Emir also made it clear that the Qatari’s are ready to
invest in Nigeria in a big way", he said.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity)
February 28, 2016

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OPEC MEMBERS MUST COOPERATE TO STABILISE MARKET – PRESIDENT BUHARI
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Doha emphasised the need for member states of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC members to cooperate and find a common ground to stabilise crude oil prices. Speaking at a bilateral meeting with the Sheikh Tamim Bin Hammad Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, President Buhari described the current market situation in the industry, which has seen oil prices plummet by 70 per cent since mid-2014, as ``totally unacceptable.’’ ``As members of OPEC and Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), our relations in the areas of oil and gas, which our two nations heavily rely on, need to be enhanced and coordinated for the benefit of our people. ``The current market situation in the oil industry is unsustainable and totally unacceptable. ``We must cooperate both within and outside our respective organisations to find a common ground to stabilize the market, which will be beneficial to our nations,’’ the President said on the second day of his state visit to Qatar. The President used the occasion of his address to the Emir to commend the existing cordial bilateral relations between both countries and invited prospective Qatari investors to take advantage of the abundant opportunities in Nigeria and invest in the key areas of energy, agriculture, real estate development, banking and finance. He assured prospective investors of government protection of their persons and investment, noting that in the course of his visit, the delegations from Nigeria and Qatar would formalise at least two bilateral agreements to boost economic cooperation between both countries. President Buhari also weighed-in on the situation in the Middle East, commending the role Qatar is playing in resolving the present Syrian crisis, the Palestinian cause and efforts in reconstructing Gaza. ``The conflicts in Yemen and Syria with their attendant humanitarian crisis need genuine international effort to solve. Nigeria as a peace loving country identifies with the State of Qatar in all her peace efforts in the world to end terrorist activities. ``Nigeria is a victim of terrorism. It is with heavy heart that I stand before you and say activities of Boko Haram have led to loss of many lives and displacement of innocent people in our dear nation. ``We, however, take pride to inform you that since our coming to power, Boko Haram has been systematically decimated and are in no position to cause serious threat to our development programs. ``I wish to reiterate that Nigeria rejects violence and extremism in all their ramifications, and assure your Highness that we are with the State of Qatar in your efforts to fight terrorism and injustice in your region and in the world at large.’’ President Buhari also called for a lasting solution to the Israeli – Palestinian conflict , saying ``we in Nigeria, like the State of Qatar, favour a ‘Two State’ solution, with the State of Palestine living side by side with the State of Israel. ``I want to assure you that we will stand side by side with you, until our brothers and sisters in Palestine achieve their desired objectives. ``Our support for various Security Council resolutions restoring and respecting 1967 boundaries with Jerusalem as capital of Palestine is firm and unshaken,’’ he said. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media& Publicity) February 28, 2016

THE NIGERIAN ARMY INDUCTS COMBAT MOTORBIKE
BATTALION INTO BATTLE

To meet up with the renewed strategy of clearing the
remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, the Nigerian Army today
inducted a combat motorbike battalion at the Headquarters
of 25 Task Force Brigade, Damboa, Borno State.
The Nigerian Army also launched the second set of 100
wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorists at the occasion.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur
Yusufu Buratai while inducting the unit stated that the
essence of the battalion is to open and secure motorways
from various towns to and fro Maiduguri and other parts of
Yobe State.
Prior to the induction and launching ceremony, the Chief of Army Staff took time off to see and address troops located at Delwa and Bulabulin before arriving Damboa. On arrival, he inspected a Quarter guard at the Brigade’s headquarters.
Thereafter, he was briefed by the Brigade Commander,
Brigadier General Lawrence Adeleke Araba and then
showed him some weapons, vehicles and Improvised
Explosive Devices (IEDs) making machines and equipment
the formation recovered when they cleared Boko Haram
terrorists camps at Talala and Ajingin recently.
Earlier, the Commander, 7 Division Garrison, Colonel
Solomon Babatunde Kumapayi also showed the COAS
vehicles, weapons and Improvised Explosives Making
Devices (IEDs) his formation recovered from the terrorists
at Kotokuma on Friday.
Inducting the combat motorbike unit, the Chief of Army Staff
stated that the battalion will serve as a force multiplier in
the clearance operations of remnants of Boko Haram
terrorists. He stated further that with the induction of the
unit, troops presence will be available along the roads thus
keeping the roads open and safe.
A visibly elated Secretary of National Union of Road
Transport Workers (NURTW), Borno State, Alhaji Ahmadu
Musa showered encomiums on the COAS and the Nigerian
Army for their sacrifices and the initiative that would
enhance safety and security on the roads. He promised the
continuous support of his organization to the Army towards
the mopping up of the remnants of the Boko Haram
terrorists.
He further assured the COAS that they will display and
distribute the banner containing the photographs of the
wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorists to all their
branches and other chapters.
The COAS also visited 254 Task Force Battalion, Sabon Gari
located along Damboa-Biu road where addressed the
troops.

Thank you for your usual and kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

Oh God Oliseh must have seen hell from NFF that is why he took this drastic decision. True u are an Icon of change Oliseh. If can't make it pave way for other to balance the equation.

thank you Mr spokesman for clearing the air the wailers (IGBOs) were already jubilating thinking it was their boys that carried out the assignment so that they can wail very well & mock the Govt.. May GOD save Nigerians

KAI AMMA ANJI KUNYYA

Sensible youth are now been injected into the administration, instead of the other youth to canvas for
more youth to be admitted hear them castigating the
president and turning it to ethnicity. Come to think of it
majority of them are job less still living on their parents.
Continue wailing while your mate are progressing in life.

With our prayers and cried unto God where ever they hide
they will be fetch out.Lets continue to pray may ALLAH continue to expose them were ever they are.

THIS YOUR LIST SELF......
UNIMAID CARRY FIRST.....
2015/2016 session started 2nd October. We are
presently running our 2015/2016 second semester in
which exams begin may.

IF YOU WANT TO BE MADE COME TO UNIMAID

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MTN CEO resigns over N1.04 trillion Nigeria fine.
Sifiso Dabengwa, the Group Chief Executive Officer of telecom company, MTN, has resigned following the massive N1.04 trillion ($5.2 billion) fine imposed on the company by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. MTN was sanctioned by the Nigerian government for failing to disconnect 5.1 million unregistered subscribers. Non-Executive Chairman, Phuthuma Nhleko, will act as executive chairman for a maximum period of six months while the company identifies a successor to Mr. Dabengwa, MTN said in a statement issued in Johannesburg on Monday “Due to the most unfortunate prevailing circumstances occurring at MTN Nigeria, I, in the interest of the company and its shareholders, have tendered my resignation with immediate effect,” Mr. Dabengwa was quoted as saying in the statement. MTN has until Nov. 16 to pay the Nigeria penalty, which relates to the timing of the disconnection of 5.1 million subscribers and is based on a charge of 200,000 naira ($1,008) for each unregistered customer. The company’s shares lost almost a quarter of their value following the disclosure of the fine, before a partial recovery. “I proactively deal with the Nigerian regulator and will continue to work with them in addressing the issues around unregistered subscribers as a matter of urgency,” Nhleko said. MTN said it will continue to inform shareholders of any engagements with the Nigerian government, the company said. The company has up to November 16 to pay up. Last week, the South African bourse suspended trading in the shares of telecoms firm MTN following the huge fine. MTN is Africa’s biggest phone operator, and derives its largest (a third) earnings from Nigeria. The NCC had in August directed mobile telecoms companies to deactivate all unregistered SIM cards or face severe sanctions. MTN missed the deadline to deactivate its unregistered subscribers, prompting a 200,000-naira ($1,000) fine for each unregistered SIM.

Today at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, a man suspected
to be one of the declared wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorists,
Chindo Bello was apprehended by Aviation Security as he was boarding
Aero Contractors’ Airline flight to Lagos. The suspect has since been
handed over to the military intelligence for interrogation and
prosecution.
We would like to thank those eagle eyed and patriotic security agents
and good citizens for the tip off that led to the arrest of the suspect.
The Nigerian Army would like to reiterate the need for all well meaning
Nigerians and those residing in our great country to be more vigilant
and assist security agencies with information about the declared
wanted terrorists, their sponsors and other criminals in our midst.
Kindly disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you very much for your kind and usual cooperation.
Colonel S.K. Usman Acting Director Army Public Relations


source //saharareporters.com/2015/11/08/wanted-suspected-boko-haram-terrorist-apprehended

south African home of xenophobic

see many fraustrated comment...hahaha na wa oo all hating on d peoples general...if u hate Pmb u justhurting ursef d man is a great man believ it or not he has earn a lot of respect for nigeria and we love him

R.I.P

Nigerians voted for change to end corruption but its unfortunate that some misguided fools have succumbed to the lies of politicians. Nigerians politicians know too well that whatever bad that they have done, their tribal or religious men will support them. That is why if they are found wanting they hide under the canopy of witch hunting. With these ideologies of ours,I am afraid if the war against corruption will scale through.

Nigerians voted for change to end corruption but its unfortunate that some misguided fools have succumbed to the lies of politicians. Nigerians politicians know too well that whatever bad that they have done, their tribal or religious men will support them. That is why if they are found wanting they hide under the canopy of witch hunting. With these ideologies of ours,I am afraid if the war against corruption will scale through.

Islam is the largest growing religion in the world. By 2060, Islam will be the largest religion in the world (PEW research). That means we will have an increase in American Muslims as well, which in turn means non-Muslim Americans will regularly interact with American Muslims. That means your kids and grandkids will have doctors, lawyes, engineers, etc. that are American Muslims. Do you really want to continue the ignorance?

Alhamdulillahi we are winning the war *Operation za man lapia Dole.... operation peace by force

John zakariya how much could u have been paid to kill ur fellow brothers right inside the church?

John zakariya how much could u have been paid to killur fellow brothers right inside the church? So with the blood of these innocent christians you are happy smiling to the bank. Under your act, many had become widow, widower orphans, and childless.

Operation zaman lapia dole

Allah ka taimaki Nigerian Army

gov..Rosau

The wind of change is really blowing in NNPC-Up PM #CleanupNigeria

Amnesty For Boko Haram Is Haram - Civilian JTF Commander One of the commanders of the government-backed youth vigilance group in Borno State, Civilian JTF, Mallam Abba Kalli has described the call for amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents as forbidden, saying the group has committed crimes against humanity by killing, maiming and abducting children, teenagers, women and the elderly in mindless attacks for six years. Speaking against the backdrop of renewed calls for amnesty for Boko Haram by some prominent politicians in the north including Gov Kashim Shettima of Borno State since President Muhammadu Buhari came on board, Kalli said in an interview that granting freedom to a Boko Haram member can breed “ten more fanatical members.” He added: “These Boko Haram men are no longer fit to live in the society. They are cultists and there is nothing Islamic about them. Therefore, calling for pardon for them is uncalled for. Amnesty? God forbid!” he said. Kalli spoke on other issues including the challenges of the Civilian JTF and post-insurgency package for the youth volunteers that have been helping in stemming the tide of Boko Haram insurgency.

barawo