Army General dies in fatal auto crash in Yobe

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Chief of Training and Operations of the Army, Major General Yushau Mahmood Abubakar in a road accident along Maiduguri-Damaturu Road on Tuesday.

He was the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole before his recent deployment to Army Headquarters, Abuja.

The road accident also involved the Acting General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Brigadier General MSA Aliyu, who sustained some injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.

Death toll risen to 6 as a storey building collapsed in Lagos

Death toll in the collapsed building at Lekki in the early hours of today has risen to six as rescue operations by the National Emergency Management Agency, South West zone and  Lagos State Fire Service are still ongoing.

Another person has however, been rescued bringing the total number to seven.

it was learnt that there are still several others trapped in the building including a nursing mother. They have been putting calls across to their relatives seeking for help.

A five-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, resulting in the

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5 Foods for Healthy Eyes

  

Beyond carrots

You've probably heard that carrots and other orange-colored fruits and vegetables promote eye health and protect vision, and it's true: Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives these foods their orange hue, helps the retina and other parts of the eye to function smoothly. But eating your way to good eyesight isn't only

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When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. 
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Troops Engage Boko Haram Fighters In Fierce Battle In Borno

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army are currently engaging fighters of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram in a fierce gun battle at strategic Bita town near Gwoza in Borno state.
The clash, it was gathered, started on Monday night when fighters of Boko Haram, in an attempt to re-capture Gwoza raided a military facility at Bita.
The terrorists, however met stiff resistance from troops of the Nigerian military as the face-off lasted all night and continued till the early hours of Tuesday.

South Africa to help Nigeria in fight against Bokoharam sect

South Africa has expressed its intention to help Nigeria in its fight against terrorist sect, Boko Haram.

“The Chief of South African National Defence Force promised to support Nigeria in its quest to end Boko Haram in the country.”

“General Shoke further maintained his Armed Forces commitment to the development of the Nigerian military in the area of capacity building, exchange programme and logistics support, among others.”

“He said Nigeria is very important to South Africa,

FG wants to eliminate Nnamdi Kanu – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Tuesday, alleged of plots by the Federal Government to eliminate its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu through the Department of State Services, DSS.
The group claimed that the plan would be perfected through a programmed motor accident on Kanu’s way to the court.
Mr. Emma Powerful, the IPOB’s head of media and publicity, who made the allegation said “the plan was perfected by the DSS and the FG to be executed by the prison authorities.
“The IPOB intelligence were on the course and

Six foods that may help maintain healthy blood sugar levels

Porridge

Porridge can help control blood sugar and the charity Diabetes UK recommends it to see you through the morning.
Even though porridge is a carbohydrate, it's a very good carbohydrate. Because it's high in soluble fibre, it's slower to digest and it won't raise your blood sugar as much or as quickly. It's going to work better at maintaining a healthy blood sugar level over time.
Not only does this high-quality carbohydrate offer a steadier source of energy than white bread, it can also

South African Gay Musician Died of Anal Cancer

The musician surrendered to a battle with cancer this morning at Groote Schuur hospital in Cape Town. Before he died the 36-year-old gay musician and socialite has confirmed that the anal cancer he was diagnosed with in 2012 has returned. In the recent past Bala has staged a brave fight against cancer and had

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Star wrestler Hulk Hogan ‘humiliated’ by sex tape

Wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan was “humiliated” by a secretly recorded sex video posted online, he testified Monday, at a trial seeking $100 million in damages. Hogan, 62, wearing his trademark black bandana and a massive silver cross, was filmed having consensual sex with the wife of a friend.
“I was completely humiliated,” Hogan, one of America’s most famous entertainment wrestlers, told the court.

Nike Suspends Maria Sharapova’s Contract Over Meldonium Positive

Nike, the sportswear giant, has suspended its contract with Maria Sharapova for the duration of a doping investigation into the tennis star’s use of meldonium.
Sharapova revealed in a press conference on Monday that she had tested positive for the drug, which can be used to treat angina, at the Australian Open on January 26, having failed to note that it had been newly placed on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (W.A.D.A.) list of banned drugs for 2016.

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Remember it's not over until you win.
Life offers us abundant opportunities for laughter and tears. Put
the good times in your pocket to SAVOR. The challenging times go to your heart and soul.

Your ability to handle life's challenges is a measure of your strength and character. Remember that NO FAILURE is permanent and defeat is not fatal.
Let me hear you say, "It's NOT OVER 'TIL I WIN!!"
Les Brown

17 burnt beyond recognition in Bauchi Road accident

 

No fewer than 18 passengers on their way from Abuja to Bauchi have lost their lives as a result of a road accident that burnt their vehicle to ashes at Buzaye village in Bauchi State.
Confirming the incident to newsmen yesterday, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the ‎state, DSP Mohammed Haruna, said of the 18 persons that died, 17 were burnt beyond recognition and their corpses had been deposited at the mortuary
for postmortem examination at the Abubakar

Man Accidentally Kills Himself While Taking Selfies With Loaded Gun

                                       The man (left) shot himself as he took selfies
A 43-year-old Concrete man died Sunday after accidentally shooting himself in the face with what he thought was an unloaded gun.
Skagit County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Patrol, Chad Clark revealed that the man and his girlfriend were at a residence in the 46000 block of Baker Loop Road taking photos of themselves with the gun when the

An 8-year-old Child-bride Dies During S*x with 40-year-old Husband on Wedding Night in Yemen

                                  The late girl,llham Madhi al Assi and her husband

An under-aged girl married off to a man old enough to be her father has passed on due to severe injuries suffered during s*xual intercourse with her husband.
An eight-year-old Yemeni girl has died of internal bleeding on her wedding night after marrying a man five times her age, a social activist and two local residents said, in a case that has caused an outcry in the media