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 Crime › At Least 10’ Killed In Port Harcourt Shooting by marblefeed(op): 8:46pm On Oct 09, 2017 |
Gunmen stormed a market in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt on Monday, with claims that at least 10 people were killed, in the latest violence to hit the southern oil hub. The incident happened at about 4:00 am (0300 GMT) at a meat market in the Mgbosimiri area of the city. Most of the victims were market women, said one trader, Agnes Tarila. Local resident Arutere Utuama said: “As soon as I heard of the incident I ran to the market where I counted at least 10 bodies, including.....http://marblefeed.com/least-10-killed-port-harcourt-shooting/ |
| Sports › Eagles Qualify For Sixth World Cup by marblefeed(op): 11:01am On Oct 08, 2017 |
Nigeria, yesterday, became the first African nation to book a place in next year’s FIFA World Cup, after beating boastful Chipolopolo of Zambia 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The former African champions have only missed one tournament, that is Germany 2006, since their debut in 1994. Again, Alex Iwobi was the nemesis of the South African nation, when he came in as substitute for Moses Simon, and scored the vital goal in the 73rd, as Nigeria joins Russia, Brazil, Spain, England and other qualifiers for the Mundial scheduled for Russia, next year. The Arsenal forward was also the one that opened scoring for the Eagles in........http://marblefeed.com/eagles-qualify-sixth-world-cup/ |
| Politics › Apologise For Disrespecting Ibe Kachikwu Now Or We Resume Pipeline Vandalization by marblefeed(op): 8:50pm On Oct 06, 2017 |
A militant group in the Niger Delta region known as the Adaka Boro Avengers (ABA), has called on the group managing director of NNPC, Maikanti Baru, to apologize to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu for disrespecting him and his office. The group in a statement released today by their spokesman, General Edmos Ayayeibo, said that if Baru fails to apologize to Kachikwu, they would resume......http://marblefeed.com/apologise-disrespecting-ibe-kachikwu-now-resume-pipeline-vandalization-militants-tell-nnpc-boss-maikanti-baru/ 1 Like |
| Politics › $25 Billion NNPC Fraud Is For Buhari’s Re-election, PDP Alleges by marblefeed(op): 7:11am On Oct 06, 2017 |
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday declared that the alleged $25 billion contract fraud at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was perpetrated to raise funds for the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari. The opposition party, which described as disgusting what it called a high level of looting in the current administration, expressed shock at “the loud silence of President Buhari on the humongous corruption and other illegalities currently being exposed at the nation’s cash cow, the NNPC. “The $25 billion said to have been the subject of the latest controversy, when converted to naira, is about N9 trillion, a sum that is bigger than the nation’s annual budget,” PDP noted. “This is one of the very many reasons the nation’s economy has....http://marblefeed.com/25-billion-nnpc-fraud-buharis-re-election-pdp-alleges/ |
| Politics › Buhari Not Committed To Peace In Niger Delta, Say Agitators by marblefeed(op): 7:46pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Agitators in the Niger Delta yesterday accused the President Muhammadu Buhari government of a lack of commitment to peace in the region. While urging Buhari to take practical steps to ensure sustainable peace in the oil-rich region, they warned against extending military operation to their area. In a statement, a coalition of Niger Delta groups described Buhari’s Independence Day broadcast as filled with empty promises on his resolve to engage the aggrieved people of region. They expressed regret that despite their resolve to cease fire and maintain peace in the region, the military was bent on launching an operation in the area. According to them, the “Operation Crocodile Smile” is an idea of some people to defraud the nation and so it would be counter-productive for the country to carry out the exercise. The agitators reiterated their October deadline to major oil companies to relocate.....http://marblefeed.com/buhari-not-committed-peace-niger-delta-say-agitators/ |
| Politics › Southeast PDP Supports Zoning Presidency To North by marblefeed(op): 8:56pm On Oct 03, 2017 |
Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East geopolitical zone has endorsed the party’s arrangement, which zoned the office of the president to the North and that of the national chairman to the Southern part of Nigeria.Rising from a meeting of the Zonal Executive Committee of the party held in Enugu, the South East PDP reiterated its commitment to national unity and reaffirmed the party’s earlier agreement on the zoning of party positions allotted to the South East in respect.....http://marblefeed.com/southeast-pdp-supports-zoning-presidency-north/ 1 Like 1 Share |
| Politics › Military To Begin Operation Crocodile Smile In Ogun State by marblefeed(op): 6:42am On Oct 02, 2017 |
The Nigerian Army would soon introduce a new security operation with the code name: “Crocodile smile’’ in Ogun State.https://m.guardian.ng/news/military-to-begin-operation-crocodile-smile-in-ogun-state/ 16 Likes 7 Shares
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| Politics › Breaking: I Will Go Abroad For Treatment—buhari. by marblefeed(op): 10:35pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
After more than 100days in London for medical leave, President Muhamadu Buhari returned back to Nigeria on Aug. 19, 2017. With his present health status, the Presidency through his senior special assistance to the President has assured nigerians that with the economic status in the country ....http://marblefeed.com/breaking-will-go-abroad-treatment-buhari/ |
| Politics › Nnamdi Kanu Organised Boys To Rape Women – Orji Kalu by marblefeed(op): 9:41pm On Oct 01, 2017 |
The former Governor also said that the IPOB leader also established secret cults. According to reports, Kalu had earlier revealed that the Kanu fled Nigeria to London through Malaysia. Speaking further, the former Governor also said that the IPOB leader refused to take the advice he gave to him when he was in Kuje prison. Kalu also said “I spoke with Nnamdi Kanu in the prison and gave him quality advice. I counselled him to embrace peace and agree with whatever terms that will set him free. “I also warned him against allowing his boys to be displaying Biafra flags, coat of arms, organising parades, establishing secret security service, and mounting a guard of honour. “I told him that by doing all these, his group had subdued the sovereignty of Nigeria and are therefore looking for trouble. “No government on earth including the United States will allow any group to be championing the cause of dividing their country. “I believe most sincerely that with the situation on ground today, majority of the Igbo do not agree on the issue of Biafra as a separate country. “I have heard some elite, including professors who are saying that they want Biafra buthttp://marblefeed.com/nnamdi-kanu-organised-boys-rape-women-orji-kalu/ |
| Politics › Breaking: I Will Go Abroad For Treatment—buhari. by marblefeed(op): 4:00pm On Sep 30, 2017 |
After more than 100days in London for medical leave, President Muhamadu Buhari returned back to Nigeria on Aug. 19, 2017. With his present health status, the Presidency through his senior special assistance to the President has assured nigerians thathttp://marblefeed.com/breaking-will-go-abroad-treatment-buhari/ |
| Politics › October 1 Quit Notice: Ndigbo Should Leave The North, Return Home. by marblefeed(op): 10:17am On Sep 29, 2017 |
Igbos residing in the north have been advised by a trio of concerned lawyers to return back home, as the deadline for the October 1 quit notice issued by Arewa youths approaches – The lawyers advised Igbos to vacate the north, whether the threat would be carried out or not – They stated that.......http://marblefeed.com/october-1-quit-notice-ndigbo-leave-north-return-home-concerned-lawyers/ |
| Politics › INEC Fixes Feb’16, 2019 For Nigerians To Decide Buhari’s Fate by marblefeed(op): 12:14am On Sep 29, 2017 |
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Saturday 16th February 16, 2019, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria. It also announced that the governorship, state assemblies and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections will hold on Saturday, March 2, 2019. This was announced by the commission’s national chairman, Professor Yakubu Mahmood, on a series of tweets on INEC Twitter handle. According to him, the 2019 general elections is exactly 505 days away from Thursday, September 28. He said, “The Presidential and National Assembly elections have been ........http://marblefeed.com/inec-fixes-feb16-2019-nigerians-decide-buharis-fate/ |
| Sports › Bayern Munich Sack Carlo Ancelotti by marblefeed(op): 8:38pm On Sep 28, 2017 |
Bayern Munich have sacked coach Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of their Champions League defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, the club announced on Thursday. “Following an internal analysis in Munich on Thursday 28 September 2017… the club is to part company with head coach Carlo Ancelotti with immediate effect,” Bayern said in a statement on their website. Former player Willy Sagnol, the ex-France international who had been serving as an assistant to Ancelotti, has been named interimhttp://marblefeed.com/bayern-munich-sack-carlo-ancelotti/ |
| Politics › Senate Upholds IPOB Ban, Reshuffles Leadership Of Committees by marblefeed(op): 6:00pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
The Senate has supported the Federal Government’s ban on the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).It also advised that all groups seeking to pursue any agitation should do so through the constitutional means. This resolution was announced by the Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki.The Senate spokesman, Aliyu Abdullahi Sabi, told journalists after plenary yesterday that IPOB through the extant law has been proscribed. He said the legal process has been complied with in the terrorism act as the Attorney- General, Abubakar Malami, has done......http://marblefeed.com/senate-upholds-ipob-ban-reshuffles-leadership-committees/ |
| Sports › Nigeria Recall Iwobi For Zambia Tie by marblefeed(op): 5:22pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
Nigeria on Tuesday recalled Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi for next month’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against their main rivals Zambia. The 21-year-old was ruled out of the double-header against Cameroon earlier this month with a thigh strain, but should be fit for the next game in Uyo on October 7. The Super Eagles top Group B with 10 points and with Zambia on seven and just two rounds of matches to go a win for Nigeria puts them in the finals in Russia. Also in the group but already out of contention are African champions Cameroon in third with just three while Algeria prop up the table with one point. Forward Ahmed Musa, who has yet to feature for Leicester City this season, was a surprise call-up after coach Gernot Rohr said.....http://marblefeed.com/nigeria-recall-iwobi-zambia-tie/ |
| Politics › Nigeria Says Trial Of Boko Haram Suspects Trial To Start Next Month by marblefeed(op): 3:42pm On Sep 24, 2017 |
Nigeria will begin trying Boko Haram suspects detained in military camps from next month and the cases will be speedily handled, the justice ministry said on Sunday. It said poor investigation and logistical problems had been responsible for the delay in prosecuting suspects. “All is now set to begin the arraignment of suspected Boko Haram suspects in various detention facilities in the country,” a statement said, adding that this would start on October 9. Justice Minister Abubakar Malami has assigned.......http://marblefeed.com/nigeria-says-trial-boko-haram-suspects-trial-start-next-month/ |
| Health › HIV Vaccine Breakthrough As Experts Generate Immune Cells To Stop Spread by marblefeed(op): 8:44am On Sep 23, 2017 |
Chronic pain common in people living with virusAn effective Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) vaccine may be a short step away now scientists have overcome a major stumbling block hindering its development. The big hurdle has been the inability to generate immune cells that stay in circulation long enough to stop the Aids virus spreading.International researchers believe they have solved the problem by ‘unblocking’ a process linked to an HIV protein that was halting the production of antibody-generating ‘B-cells’ from the immune system....http://marblefeed.com/hiv-vaccine-breakthrough-experts-generate-immune-cells-stop-spread/ |
| Crime › Police Uncover Illegal Firearm Factory In Abuja by marblefeed(op): 5:21pm On Sep 22, 2017 |
The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Mr Sadiq Bello, said the Command has arrested three suspects in connection with an illegal firearm fabricating factory in Shenagu village near Zuba, FCT. The suspects are: Philip John, owner of the factory, Mr Onyegabueze Okpara, supplier of ammunitions and Joseph Bulus, distributor of the arms.Bello made the disclosure while briefing newsmen........http://marblefeed.com/police-uncover-illegal-firearm-factory-abuja/ |
| Foreign Affairs › Iran Translator Mocked For Soft-balling Trump Speech by marblefeed(op): 4:02pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
US President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd Annual UN General Assembly in New York on September 19, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD An Iranian television translator defended himself Wednesday after being widely criticised for soft-balling US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Iran in his maiden speech to the UN General Assembly.http://marblefeed.com/iran-translator-mocked-soft-balling-trump-speech/ |
| Politics › Jonathan Cautions Buhari Against Taking Operations To South South, South West by marblefeed(op): 2:24pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned his successor, Muhammadu Buhari, against extending his military expedition to the South-South and South-West geopolitical zones. In a statement yesterday by his aide, Reno Omokri, the erstwhile Nigerian leader faulted the military for labelling the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terror group, insisting that it lacks such right.http://marblefeed.com/jonathan-cautions-buhari-taking-operations-south-south-south-west/ |
| Sports › Messi Hits Four As Barca Maintain Perfect Start by marblefeed(op): 2:08pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
Barcelona’s forward from Argentina Lionel Messi (C) celebrates after scoring with Barcelona’s defender from Spain Aleix Vidal<br />during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona against SD Eibar at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 19, 2017. PAU BARRENA / AFP Lionel Messi added four more goals to his soaring early season tally as a much-changed Barcelona maintained their 100 percent start to La Liga http://marblefeed.com/messi-hits-four-barca-maintain-perfect-start/ |
| Politics › Yar’adua Died, Jonathan Lost For Fighting Me Wrongly, Says El-rufai by marblefeed(op): 1:50pm On Sep 20, 2017 |
The governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, has cautioned those pointing fingers at him to desist from such act, saying that those who fought him wrongly during their administration, ended up been defeated. The governor said former presidents Umaru Musa Yardua fought him and he ended up in the grave, while Goodluck Jonathan was defeated in 2015 elections.http://marblefeed.com/yaradua-died-jonathan-lost-fighting-wrongly-says-el-rufai/ |
| Education › Some Students Are Not Happy ASUU Called Off Strike' - Mixed Reactions From Niger by marblefeed(op): 6:17pm On Sep 19, 2017 |
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday, September 18, announced a conditional suspension of its strike action. marblefeed.com gathered that ASUU president, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, announced this in Abuja late on Monday night, after concluding the final meeting with the federal government delegation. However, a marblefeed.com reader, Francisco Onumaechi, who doesn't want the strike to be called off, has lashed out at ASUU.http://marblefeed.com/students-not-happy-ASUU-called-off-strike-mixed-reactions-nigerians/ |
| Politics › Don’t Seek For Re-election In 2019 – Bishop Tells Buhari by marblefeed(op): 6:00pm On Sep 18, 2017 |
Bishop Seun Adeoye, the general overseer of the Sufficient Grace and Truth Ministry in Osun state has sent a message to President Muhammadu Buhari over 2019 presidential election – Bishop Adeoye said President Buhari should not push Nigeria citizens beyond limit by coming out again in the election http://marblefeed.com/dont-seek-re-election-2019-bishop-tells-buhari/ |
| Politics › Anybody Found With Biafra Flag Will Be Arrested – Abia Police Commissioner. by marblefeed(op): 6:16am On Sep 17, 2017 |
The Nigeria police has said that anyone found with the Biafra flag will be arrested – The Abia state commissioner of police made the announcement while parading some suspected IPOB members – Anthony Ogbizi said anyone also found adorning the emblem of Biafra will be arrested and charged to court The new commissioner of police in Abia state Anthony Ogbizi has warned...http://marblefeed.com/anybody-found-biafra-flag-will-arrested-abia-police-commissioner/ |
| Politics › Nigeria’s Unity Non-negotiable, Says Osinbajo by marblefeed(op): 11:20pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Yola – Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday in Yola, reinstated the commitment of the Federation Government to keep one, indivisible Nigeria. Osinbajo made the commitment while speaking at the reception in Yola in honour of the new President of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), the Most Reverend Musa Filibus. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN The vice-president, therefore, urged Nigerians to sustain the unity which he said was the dream of the fore fathers of the country. http://marblefeed.com/nigerias-unity-non-negotiable-says-osinbajo/ |
| Politics › Police CSP Dismissed From Service For Killing Enugu State Resident by marblefeed(op): 10:19pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
A Chief Superintendent of Police has been dismissed from service by the Police Service Commission, for unlawful exercise of authority, discreditable conduct and for making false report. According to reports, the officer was said to have shot and killed an innocent citizen in Igbo Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State and planted a gun on his victim, branding him an armed robber.http://marblefeed.com/police-csp-dismissed-service-killing-enugu-state-resident/ |
| Politics › Military Operation Is Not The Solution To Biafra Agitation – Obasanjo. by marblefeed(op): 9:25pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned against military operation in the southeast – The former president said he would like to meet with Nnamdi Kanu – He said President Muhammadu Buhari should also try to meet with him Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the Operation Python Dance http://marblefeed.com/military-operation-not-solution-biafra-agitation-obasanjo/ |
| Politics › IPOB: Police Step Up Security In The North To Forestall Breakdown Of Law by marblefeed(op): 8:50pm On Sep 16, 2017 |
There was tension in north Nigeria on Friday, September 15 due to crisis in the southeast - Igbos living in the region feared there could be reprisals against them by northerners - The police has however stepped security in the region to prevent a breakdown of law and order A report by Punch newspapers indicates that there was tensionhttp://marblefeed.com/ipob-police-step-security-north-forestall-breakdown-law-order-read/ |
