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The trial of the soldiers began on October 15 on allegations they disobeyed orders to join operations against the extremist group, Boko Haram.
All the accused soldiers pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, J.E. Nwosu, an army Captain, alleged that the accused soldiers had on August 4, in Maiduguri, refused to join the 111 Special Forces Battalion troops, commanded by Timothy Opurum, a Lieutenant Colonel for an operation.
Mr. Nwosu said the operation was meant to recapture Delwa, Bulabulin and Damboa in Borno State from the Boko Haram terrorists.
According to him, the offence is punishable under Section 52(1) (a) of the Armed Forces Act Cap A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The prosecution called the commander of the 111 Special Forces, Lt.-Col. Opurum, as one of the witnesses.
The statement of the commander was admitted by the court and marked Exhibit P1.
Mr. Opurum, in his testimony in October, said the Special Forces were tasked with advancing to recapture Delwa to clear the way for other battalions to pass through to recapture Babulin and Damboa from the insurgents.
He said he took off for the operation with only four officers and 29 soldiers as “tasked” after majority of the 174 soldiers in the unit refused to join the operation.
The witness said after he took charge of the Special Forces, he addressed and assured them that they could achieve the task given to them.
He, however, said the soldiers were “hesitant to partake in the operation” in spite of the assurances.
Under cross examination by Femi Falana, who represented the accused soldiers, Mr. Opurum said 47 of the soldiers who initially refused, later re-joined the forces for another operation.
Mr. Opurum said the 47 soldiers joined, after he called for reinforcement, as they came under attack from terrorists, who out-numbered them and had superior weapons.
Asked if the soldiers refused to fight or refused to join the operation because of lack of superior weapons, he said all units in the North-East had requested for weapons.
On the disciplinary measure taken against the 47 soldiers, who initially refused, he said the process for that was to begin when they were court-martialled.
Mr. Falana in an oral application asked to the court for the record of weapons recovered from the 47 soldiers, when they initially refused to join the operations.
The President of the Court, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yusuf, said the application had been noted "for action."
The General Court Martial was inaugurated on October 2 to try 97 soldiers, including 15 senior officers for mutiny.
Source: Premium Times Newspaper.

A military court in Nigeria has sentenced 54 soldiers to death after they were found guilty of mutiny.
The soldiers were convicted Wednesday in Abuja on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy to commit mutiny.
Four other soldiers were acquitted.
The convicted soldiers, mostly officers involved in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists in Northeast Nigeria, are to die on stakes, by firing squad.
The soldiers, attached to the 7 Division, Nigerian Army in Maiduguri include two Corporals, Cpl, nine Lance Corporals, LCpl and 49 Private soldiers.
The charge sheet said the soldiers conspired to commit mutiny against the authorities of the 7 Division on August 4, at the Mulai Primary School camp, opposite AIT Maiduguri, Borno State.
The soldiers are the second batch of Nigerian soldiers condemned to death by Nigerian Military courts for mutiny.
Source: saharareporters.com/2014/12/17/breaking-nigerian-military-sentences-54-soldiers-death-mutiny

Just minutes after this post, APC Presidential Candidate, Muhammadu Buhari Announces Professor Yemi Osinbajo As Running Mate.
Frankly speaking, I DON'T KNOW THIS PROF.

Days after the APC Delegates from different parts of our great country Nigeria unanimously chose General Muhamadu Buhari as their flag bearer for the upcoming 2015 Presidential Election, the waiting game for who will be his running mate is on.
Facing the deadline for tomorrow, i.e 18th Dec. The party is expected to announce their VP to be today.
We'v heard speculations that the party is planning on filling in a Muslim/Muslim candidate.
As the party leadership continue to work 'hard' on this serious issue, what do Nigerians expect? Expecially the YOUNG MINDS, lets hear your views here befor the announcement.

Wowliscious!

holatin:
New mission
Need 5 guys from lag.
Those 8 thousand bottle na money ooo.
30x 8000=
do d math

Can someone please call 911. . . OLE!

WORLDPEACE:
why did you put Atiku ahead of kwankwaso? Your result shows Kwankwaso got more votes.

thanks for your observation.

Gen. Buhari: 3,430,
Atiku: 954,
Kwankwaso: 974,
Okorocha: 674,
Nda-Isaiah: 10.
What do you think about the margin?
You can also share your thoughts on the open ballot system of voting that was used.

I think this is what GEJ wanted.
Personally, I wished Gov. Okorocha had won.

The former Head of State grabbed about 5,000 votes being the majority of the votes cast to beat former Vice President Atiku, Rabiu Kwankwaso, current Governor of Kano State, Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, and Sam Nda-Isaiah, publisher of Leadership newspapers, to secure the bid.
Earlier yesterday, there were reports that some of the candidates had withdrawn from the race in favour of General Buhari, but they were later dismissed as false. The negotiations are thought to have delayed the start of the convention, which began at the Teslim Balogun Stadium venue hours later than expected.
Buhari will square up against incumbent Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan in a crucial election next year...

Buhari Wins APC Presidential Primary, Confronts President Jonathan In February Election.
Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) today at the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention in Lagos won the presidential primary to carry the party’s flag at the 2015 presidential election to be held on February 15th 2015.
Source: saharareporters.com
lets hear your congratulatory messages and expectations for 2015.

estyann:
that program don die . don't know what's happening in calabar. me not feeling anything jare .....

since you'v relocated to Uyo, what do you expect? :|

The Calabar Carnival is that event that shows you how long 30days is.
I can't help but laugh out my lungs anytime I watch all this 'wanna be musicians'. . .
Dem dey try sha. E no easy to reform without anyone appreciating you.
I wonder if na by force to sing.
If you'r an upcoming act here and you were privillage to perform pls indicate. And kindly tell us how 'badt' you felt during your performance.

ammyluv2002:
Really? I'm serious

what's your quotation?

ammyluv2002:
Pls you guys should upload pictures as I no get money to visit

How about we get to take pictures live?
Don't worry about the cost.

The tree-lighting ceremony which nornaly marks the kick-start of the festive period, was in my opinion not well organized. But all thesame the carnival had to start with the normal tradition, having First Bank Plc 'strongly' behind them as their sponsor.
Alot of shabby performances carried the day.
Share your thoughts if you were part of the event yesterday.

codedflowz:
Oboy


220 first class graduates!

That's very impressive

if the remaining 2 you left-out catch you ehn!

Fabdedon:
it worked!!!!woooooow
i even tried with my legs now am Flying!!!!!!
praise de Lord!!

lwkmd. . .

The final whistle has been blown and Arsenal FC is now the Champion of Malabor Five-Aside Champions League Competition for 2013/2014 Session.
CONGRATULATIONS!

It's unfortunate, that the match is about to end in wrong manner. With Arsenal playing the ball into different directions (anywhere belle face )

The Arsenal team is defending their single goal lead tirelessly. . .
It's now a one sided match!

Exciting Malabite and Malabresses enjoying the match!
With the presence of Special Adviser to Akwa Ibom State Governor on Students' Affairs.

Arsenal is currently leading Atletico by a lone goal.

The entire community of the prestigious University of Calabar, Calabar is been treated to a beautiful final match between Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid at the Malabor Square.
It's been a wonderful match so far.

UNICAL LECTURER STABBED STUDENT IN THE EYE!
www.nairaland.com/2010014/unical-lecturer-stabbed-student-eye

The student who almost lost one of his eyes.

A student of Computer Science
Department in the University of
Calabar, almost
lost his sight after a lecturer
known as Mr. Chris Otu in the
Department of Economics,
University of Calabar stabbed
him with his-car key during
lecture hour.
According to an eye-withness
Mr Otu was supposed to have a
class with year 3 students of
Computer Science Department
by 10.am, on the Friday 21st Nov. but he
failed to appear after keeping
the students waiting for two
hours, he later appeared by 12-
noon.
After the lecturer's arrival, the
waiting students assembled
themselves at the lecture venue
New CES building room 7
behind Unical Library.
The victimized student who is
the lecturer's class rep. took
white board markers to the
lecturer (Mr. Otu) which is a
regular routine in various
Universities in Nigeria. But the
lecturer for no reason
premeditatedly used a book in
his hand to hit the student on
his head and as if that was not
enough, he stabbed him with
his car key and walked him out
of the class.
The lecturer
who felt zero remorse told the
injured student and other
students in the class to go and
ask around who he is.
Mr Chris Otu who lost one of
his eyes during a battle is
believed to be an ex-cultist and
because this is Nigeria, he
claims nothing can be done to
him.
(copied from 'Greatest Malabites and Malabresses' facebook fan page. )

[color=#006600][/color] It's unfortunate that over the years Nigerian Students have been sidelined and relegated to the background when it comes to making key decisions in our National Life as a country.
The reasons for this are not far fetched.
This trend is to seek the views of Great Nigerian Students and to establish her role in the upcoming 2015 General Election.
How long are we going to allow ourselves to be sideline?

Kachisbarbie:
Please show us some abs mehn...

I am looking for new boyfriend .

__ I don't want the one wearing facecap o
__or wearing Alobam/My money grows like grass top
__or skinny jeans.
__he should have plenty hair(very important)
__Intelligent
__Good command of English.
He shouldn't bother about money - amma finance the relationship (sugar'mummy things)

Na my personal choice/taste be this

Miss. Sugar Mummy 2014. All the best in your search.

My vote goes to VIVLY