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Maiduguri city has experienced another tension on Thursday, 16 February when suspected Boko Haram terrorists detonated three powerful bombs while in attempt to attack an IDP camp. Report states that the terrorists tried to invade the newly constructed Customs House where IDPS from MAFA LGA are being camped.   But they were confronted on a severe gun battle that lasted for about an hour.   Few civilians were killed which no accurate figure was given and including the Boko Haram terrorists also lost their lives. It was a fiercely gun battle between the terrorists and the soldiers but our gallant soldiers defeated them according to ZANA YAKUB LAWAN this was a surprised attack he lamented. However, they tried to gain access into Yerwa through the newly constructed Custom building where IDPs were camped. As of the of Friday, Ferbrury 17, Maiduguri has returned to calm after the deadly engagement according to one Mr Adenigba who resides in the region. May those who l...

power plant near British coast leaves several injured MULTIPLE people have been injured after a huge blast ripped through a nuclear power plant. The incident happened this morning at the Flamanville Nuclear facility in north-west France. Local reports are stating the explosion happened in the engine room and a number of people have been left feeling unwell. Firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene but the extent of the damage and injuries remains unclear. The plant – owned by French energy giants Électricité de France (EDF) – is incredibly close to the British coast and the Isle of Wight is just over a hundred miles away. Flamanville nuclear power plant: An explosion ripped through the engine room of the nuclear power plant.  The plant in north-west France is incredibly close to the British coast. Officials at Flamanville have so far declined to comment on the situation. But other sources have played down the nuclear meltdown risk, saying the blast did not...

The recounting of ballot papers used in four local government areas in the September 28 Governorship Election in Edo State has begun at Edo Tribunal. It is being done in the open court as ordered by the tribunal. Representatives of the petitioners and the respondents are monitoring the recounting. The People’s Democratic Party and its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu are expecting to prove their allegations of over voting during the election. Meanwhile, the Tribunal has rejected an application of the petitioners seeking for extension of time to present its witnesses. The petitioners were expected to close their case by 1pm on Friday but pleaded for extension of time to enable it call more witnesses and conclude the recounting of ballot papers. As at press time, the petitioners have only called 90 witnesses against 400 witnesses lined up to testify. Lead Counsel to the PDP, Yusuf Alli, urged the tribunal to allow the reign of mercy to flow and grant them time but Couns...

I PAID £100,000 TO BECOME A... KEN DOLL JUSTIN Jedlica a 33-year-old believes he is a "silicone soldier" and "modernday Adonis".  He has had 145 operations to become the human version of Barbie's boyfriend Ken. He has put into consideration to inspire others to go under the knife to make themselves beautiful. Justin was first bitten by the cosmetic surgery bug aged 18 when he had a nose job. He then went on to have four more nose jobs, and then implants in his cheeks, lips, buttocks, biceps and chin. So far his bill to become Ken has reached a jaw-dropping £100,000. He has also had his browbone shaved and an eyebrow lift. Justin, from Chicago, has also had Botox in his forehead, fat taken from his bum and injected under his eyes, plus pec and bicep implants to give him Ken's muscular torso. His legs have had work, too, with implants put into his calves and thighs. He said: "I've always been into plastic surgery because it's an ext...

Major Airlines has refused flying to Kaduna International Airport during the period of repair of the runway at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Few airlines has earlier suspended Abuja flights until the airport reopens. The decision to suspend Abuja flights temporarily was in the interest of its customers. The airlines are concern about the safety and security of their passenger's,  and are presently evaluating all mediums to reach out directly to customers planning to travel within that period. The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika was commended for the planned repair and also to consider other key areas in the airport, that there are no catering services as well as the adequate technology like the Common User Terminal Equipment, among others in Abuja. The airport will close for six weeks, from  March 8, to enable repairs while flights for Abuja will reroute to Kaduna airport. But most airlines have refused to fly to Kaduna React...

• Victim demands N50m compensation Anthony Effiong a 23 year old who accidentally lost his right hand from the wrist, by a molder at a plastic  company manufacturing.  Anthony said this was caused by his indian head of operations in the factory who had increased the spead of the machine without letting him know. The victim who hail from Akwa Ibom is now demanding a compensation of N50 million from the manufacturing company for his disability. Although the management earlier promised to render medical support to buy him an artificial hand and compensate him in full but has since then not kept to their promise. He told The Guardian that his N850 daily pay was barely enough to Carter for his transport fare. However, he had no other option but to engage him self with the job of a machine operator since there is no job in the Nigerian labour market.

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu and President Muhammadu Buhari have been made special guests in the up coming 28th edition of the Enugu International Trade Fair.  The 2017 fair, themed: "Promoting Nigeria’s Industrial Sector and SMEs for inclusive and Robust Economy' which has mapped to hold at the Permanent Trade Fair Complex. This was disclose on tuesday by Rev.  Ugochukwu Chime, The President of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), that the Enugu fair would be coming up in March 31 and April 10.

Lagos – Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) opened for the week on Monday on a downward trend with  market capitalisation losing N74 billion, amid profit taking embarked upon by investors. The market capitalisation which opened at N8.892 trillion lost N74 billion or 0.83 per cent to close at N8.818 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index shed 215.45 points or 0.83 per cent to close at 25,587.09 against 25,802.54 achieved on Friday. Total recorded the highest loss to lead the losers’ chart, dropping by N6 to close at N262 per share. Dangote Cement trailed with a loss of N2.99 to close at N165.01 and GlaxoSmithKline dipped 75k to close at N14.25 per share. PZ industries was down by 67k to close at N12.87, Guinness declined by 28k to close at N66.70 per share. Conversely, Nigerian Breweries led the gainers’ table, gaining 39k to close at N133.50 per share. United Capital followed with a gain of 17k to close at N3.72 and Guaranty Trust Bank gained 6k to cl...

Can Marine Le Pen win the French presidential election? The leader of the National Front in France, Marine Le Pen, has announced her bid to become president. The far-right politician is promising to free France from "tyranny", blaming globalisation, the European Union and "Islamic fundamentalism". Le Pen is hoping to ride the same wave of nationalism that led to Britain's exit from the European Union and elected Donald Trump president of the United States. The "Penelopegate" corruption scandal involving Francois Fillon and his wife has thrown the election in April wide open. Can the rise of populism in the west win Le Pen the French presidency? If so, what will it mean for the future of Europe? Presenter: Sohail Rahman Guests: Renaud Girard: Chief foreign correspondent, Le Figaro newspaper Yasser Louati: Spokesman for the Collective Against Islamophobia in France Remi Piet: research associate on political economy and foreign poli...

Hamas said it holds Israel responsible for the current military escalation in Gaza [Mohammed Salem/Reuters] The Israeli army has attacked a number of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, wounding at least three people, according to Palestinian health officials. Israel's military said the strikes were in response to a rocket that was launched from the Palestinian territory into Israel earlier on Monday, causing no injuries. Two Hams posts were targeted by Israeli tank fire, a Palestinian security source told the AFP news agency, while air strikes hit targets in northern Gaza. Later on Monday, at least five air strikes hit Gaza City, while one struck Khan Yunis in the south. Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesman for the Gaza health ministry, told reporters that at least three civilians were lightly to moderately injured in the air strikes. Hamas spokesman Abdulatif al-Qanou said in an emailed press statement that his movement holds Israel responsible for the current military escalation...

Tubaba Idibia, Nigeria’s award winning musician, has claimed not being arrested and detained by the Directorate of State Services (DSS) over his earlier planned anti-government’s protests in Lagos and Abuja. In his tweet on Monday, he expressed gratitude to those who have shown concern over the purported arrest. “Thanks for the concern, guys. I am fine and free,” he said.

Nigerians troop out on an anti-government protest demanding good governance and an urgent explanation for the country’s economic downturn kicks off today simultaneously in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other major cities across the country. The decision to stage the process has been met with stiff opposition by the police who, repeatedly, told the organisers to call off their planned action. Popular musician, 2face Idibia, who was billed to lead the protest in Lagos, opted out at the eleventh hour citing security concerns. In Lagos, the protesters are expected to march from National Stadium in Surulere to the National Theatre, Iganmu, a distance of about four kilometres. Bur everything has been peaceful.  “I Stand with Nigeria”  protesters have made a bold statement in Ibadan, Oyo State amidst threats trailing the major protest scheduled to hold today in Lagos. Some participants were seen in a public place holding placards with the inscriptions; “Where ...

Pastor Mrs. Faith Oyedepo  is a year older.  Trendeus Magazine join in wishing Pastor Mrs. Faith Oyedepo a very Happy Birthday!  Pastor Faith Oyedepo, yesterday celebrated her 56th birthday with a party that had her loved ones in attendance.   Bishop David Oyedepo’s celebrates his lovely wife Pastor Mrs. Faith Oyedepo.  She is one of the most influential people in his life.

US President Donald Trump has attacked the judge who blocked his travel ban, saying Americans should blame the courts "if something happens". Mr Trump also said he had instructed border officials to check people entering America "very carefully". The federal appeals court on Saturday rejected the Trump administration's request to reinstate the ban. The ban, affecting people from seven mainly-Muslim countries, was blocked by Seattle's federal judge on Friday. This means that Mr Trump's directive will remain suspended and visa holders from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen will be allowed to enter the US until the full case has been heard.

Trump attacks another federal judge   "Just cannot believe a judge would put our country in such peril. If something happens blame him and court system. People pouring in. Bad!" the President wrote, not just attacking the decision but going after the judge who may yet make more decisions on the matter. People close to the White House said over the weekend that Trump's attacks will be a problem -- particularly as his administration shepherds his Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch toward confirmation. McConnell to Trump: Don't attack 'so-called judge ' "No one was happy the President attacked the judge," one official said. And Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" its not the best idea to attack judges. "I think it's best not to single out judges for criticism. We all get disappointed from time to time," he said Sunday, before Trump's latest tweet. Despi...

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has refuted claims in the media, quoting him as saying President Buhari’s return to Nigeria may be hampered by a faulty aircraft. In a statement issued by his special assistant on media, Segun Adeyemi on Sunday the minister denied speaking to anyone on issues of the President’s return hence describing the report as a “another from the stable of the purveyors of fake news and should be disregarded”. “Our attention has been drawn to a report quoting the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, as saying the President's return to Nigeria may be hampered by a faulty aircraft” the statement read. “The Minister has not spoken to anyone on the issue of the President's return” it added.

Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, wife during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in London President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly (NASS), informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors. A statement by President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said the president had since communicated his plan for the extension of the vacation to NASS on Feb. 5. “The President had planned to return to Abuja this evening, but was advised to complete the test cycle before returning. The notice has since been dispatched to the Senate President, and Speaker, House of Representatives. “Mr. President expresses his sincere gratitude to Nigerians for their concern, prayers and kind wishes,” the statement said.(NAN)

The African Union (AU) has resolved that European Union (EU) will henceforth no longer negotiate with any individual African country but with the union as a body. The Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this in Abuja while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the 28th AU Summit of Head of States and Government. "AU is saying henceforth if EU was going to negotiate, it should only negotiate with the union. "But if any of the EU member countries wants to negotiate with any African country individually that is acceptable, but not EU as a block to negotiate with any African country,” he said. The minister said the summit resolved that it would not be willing to accept representation of the head of states at summit. The summit, according to Onyeama, stressed that it is mandatory for the president or his vice to attend the meeting. He said another issue that was discussed was the issue of reform of the summit where a committee headed by the Presiden...

A group, I stand with Buhari, has announced a counter protest against the planned nationwide anti-government demonstration organised by popular musician, Tuface Idibia. The group announced its plan to march across the country in solidarity with President Muhammadu Buhari, on the same date as the Tuface-led events. In a Facebook post Friday, the group said: “#iStandWithBuhari Nationwide Solidarity Rally 5th & 6th February, 2017Join Us & Show Them We Support Our President In His Efforts To Change The Wickedness Their Looters Brought On Nigerians details Out Tomorrow. We Must Kill Corruption, Or Corruption Will Kill”. The group in a series of video posted on its page questioned the need for the TuFace march, urging Nigerians to come out and stand with President Buhari and not to protest. The Nigeria police on Friday “strongly advised” TuFace to shelve his planned protest, citing “credible intelligence reports” that another group was planning a counter march on the sam...