Latest Jobs in Nigeria

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• Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation - Abia Job at SFH Nigeria
• Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation - Enugu Job at SFH Nigeria
• Front Desk Officer / Receptionist - Abuja Job at SFH Nigeria
• Assistant Manager / Business Advisor, AHME - Kaduna Job at SFH Nigeria
• Head, Maternal and Neonatal Health Project - Abuja Job at SFH Nigeria
• Brewing Manager - Nigeria Job at SABMiller Plc
• Technical Trainee - Nigeria Job at SABMiller Plc
• Technical Brewer - Nigeria Job at SABMiller Plc
• Production Engineer - Nigeria Job at SABMiller Plc
• Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent - Nigeria Job at APM Terminals
• Cad Operator, Electrical - Nigeria Job at Wood Group PSN
• Sales Manager, Software Product Sales - Nigeria Job at Magnaquest Technologies Limited

Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation - Abia Job at SFH Nigeria Posted: 10 May 2014 04:02 AM PDT Job Title: Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Location: Abia, Nigeria Employer: Society for Family Health (SFH) Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. Job Profile: • Reporting to the Territorial Manager at the State level and Deputy Manager M&E at the HQ, the desired candidates will ensure that routine tracking, data collection and documentation are utilized to showcase progress on success of project indicators and interventions. • S/He will ensure that data collected from state level implementation are collated and entered expeditiously in the web-based DHIS; and summaries included in all field activity quarterly report submissions. • S/He will also, oversee the tracking, analysing and reporting of data on the various components of SFH territorial programmes. • The successful candidate will equally track project performance indicator data related to relevant states, and disseminate M&E data and information regularly to stakeholders. • S/He will be required to build the capacity of SFH project partner organisations, CSOs/CBOs and other stakeholders to implement M&E. • S/He will take the lead in implementing SFH and National surveys in the States. • S/He must be able to analyse datasets to provide data to inform programme decisions. Qualifications/Experience: Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position: • Must possess a first degree in Sciences/Medical/Behavioural/Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field. • Must have minimum of 3 years experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation of health and related programmes. • Must have considerable expertise in mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) M&E and research. S/He must possess ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming. • Must have intermediate knowledge of SPSS or STATA or Epi Info/CS Pro. • Knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage. • Experience with conducting monitoring visits utilising checklist and other tools, including ability to develop M&E tools as needed, and experience with government partners will be important to this position. Compensation & Benefits: The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation - Enugu Job at SFH Nigeria Posted: 10 May 2014 04:01 AM PDT Job Title: Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Location: Enugu, Nigeria Employer: Society for Family Health (SFH) Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. Job Profile: • Reporting to the Territorial Manager at the State level and Deputy Manager M&E at the HQ, the desired candidates will ensure that routine tracking, data collection and documentation are utilized to showcase progress on success of project indicators and interventions. • S/He will ensure that data collected from state level implementation are collated and entered expeditiously in the web-based DHIS; and summaries included in all field activity quarterly report submissions. • S/He will also, oversee the tracking, analysing and reporting of data on the various components of SFH territorial programmes. • The successful candidate will equally track project performance indicator data related to relevant states, and disseminate M&E data and information regularly to stakeholders. • S/He will be required to build the capacity of SFH project partner organisations, CSOs/CBOs and other stakeholders to implement M&E. • S/He will take the lead in implementing SFH and National surveys in the States. • S/He must be able to analyse datasets to provide data to inform programme decisions. Qualifications/Experience: Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position: • Must possess a first degree in Sciences/Medical/Behavioural/Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field. • Must have minimum of 3 years experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation of health and related programmes. • Must have considerable expertise in mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) M&E and research. S/He must possess ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming. • Must have intermediate knowledge of SPSS or STATA or Epi Info/CS Pro. • Knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage. • Experience with conducting monitoring visits utilising checklist and other tools, including ability to develop M&E tools as needed, and experience with government partners will be important to this position. Compensation & Benefits: The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Front Desk Officer / Receptionist - Abuja Job at SFH Nigeria Posted: 10 May 2014 03:57 AM PDT Job Title: Front Desk Officer (Receptionist) Location: Abuja, Nigeria Employer: Society for Family Health (SFH) Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. Job Profile • This is an Officer position reporting to the Manager, Administration. • The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the front office which includes effective handling and documentation of incoming/outgoing mails, telephone, communication and visitors’ management. • In addition s/he will ensure that the reception area is professionally organised and will maintain records of conference room reservations and meetings. • The successful candidate will also assist the logistics team in the head office on ticketing, hotel accommodation and travel arrangements. Qualifications/Experience: Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position: • Must possess a B.Sc/HND in Social or Management Sciences. • Must possess a minimum of one (1) year post NYSC experience, preferably working in an NGO in a similar capacity. • Must have excellent management and organisational skills, must understand and show respect for local customs and culture and must possess excellent multi-tasking and organisational skills. • Must possess excellent oral, communication and interpersonal skills. • Must possess appreciable skills in computer knowledge and application. • Must possess a high level of integrity. • Good personal appearance and disposition. Compensation & Benefits: The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Assistant Manager / Business Advisor, AHME - Kaduna Job at SFH Nigeria Posted: 10 May 2014 03:47 AM PDT Job Title: Assistant Manager/Business Advisor (AHME) Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Employer: Society for Family Health (SFH) Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. Job Profile: • This position will report to the Senior Manager of the African Health Markets for Equity (AHME). • The successful candidate will plan, execute and finalize projects of the Medical Credit Fund (MCF) according to strict deadlines and within budget. • S/He will drive the detailed activities and oversee quality control of MCF plans. • S/He will assess potential clinics for the MCF and responsible for developing expert opinion and provide technical support to the members in the quality improvement process of the MCF programme by assisting in developing business plans as well as monitoring the implementation. • In addition, the successful candidate will oversee the loan application, approval and disbursement processes, prepare and facilitate training on business development for participating facilities and contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports of the project. • S/He will liaise with the MCF Country Coordinator on business plans on a regular basis. Qualifications/Experience: Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position: • Must possess a first degree in Business Administration, Management or Social Sciences; a Masters Degree or MBA in any related discipline will be of added advantage. • Minimum of 5 years post NYSC experience in the health sector or working with an NGO in health related fields, or a microfinance institution. • Must display strong commitment for health development in Nigeria. • Must have good financial, analytical and planning skills • Understanding of Microsoft Packages especially Word and Spreadsheets is essential to this position. • Experience in planning and facilitation of training and coaching sessions for different service providers, especially in financial literacy and business administration. • Must have good oral, analytical, interpretive and written comprehension skills, and willingness to train. Compensation & Benefits: The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Head, Maternal and Neonatal Health Project - Abuja Job at SFH Nigeria Posted: 10 May 2014 03:42 AM PDT Job Title: Head, Maternal and Neonatal Health Project Location: Abuja, Nigeria Employer: Society for Family Health (SFH) Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. Job Profile: • This is a Deputy Director position. • Reporting to the Chief Programme Officer, the candidate will be responsible for the overall implementation of Maternal and New-born Health Improvement project starting in Gombe state. • S/He will lead coordination and management of the entire project and will be based in Abuja. • The person will also focus on managing the relationships between SFH, other development partners, consultants, sub-contractors and the Government (including FMOH), representing the project in the national arena, and ensuring that the project receives appropriate technical assistance. Qualifications/Experience: Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position: • Must possess a Medical or Nursing Degree and a post-graduate degree in a related programme area (Population studies, Public Health or Social Work). • Must possess a minimum of twelve (12) years post NYSC working experience, the past five (5) of which must preferably be at senior management level. • Must possess high level of integrity. • Must have proven experience, working with consortium partners and delivering services within a collegiate system. • Must have experience in knowledge improvement for various cadres of health workers. • Must be familiar working within a donor community. • Good interpersonal, communication, presentation and report writing skills are very important to this position. Compensation & Benefits: The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Brewing Manager - Nigeria Job at SABMiller Plc Posted: 10 May 2014 01:51 AM PDT Job Title: Brewing Manager Reference: 138 Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Salary: Market Related Type: Permanent AA Position: No Work Level: Management Employer: SABMiller Plc (part of SABMiller Group) Description: The Brewing Manager will among other duties; • Manage Human Resources • Plan resources requirements and implementation of strategic objectives • Manage plant, process and systems • Manage productivity • Manage financial performance • Translate and implement Brewing, Manufacturing and business strategies • Manage occupational health, safety and risk • Facilitate team problem solving and decision making • Lead and drive sustainable development targets • Manage safety, housekeeping and environmental standards – Management Level • Compile and Manage Budgets • Authorize weekly / annual production plans • Coordinate CAPIN / CAPEX justification for Brewing • Manage Asset Care for Brewing and Utilities Plant Requirements: • Minimum of B.Sc. in Engineering or the Natural Sciences • Diploma in Brewing (IDB) • Three years experience in Brewing or related field at senior line management preferably in an FMCG environment • Understanding of process control within a brewing/process environment • Assertive and analytical • Proven leadership ability • Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence • Good understanding of Asset Care principles and good practice (Including CMMS) Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Technical Trainee - Nigeria Job at SABMiller Plc Posted: 10 May 2014 01:49 AM PDT Job Title: Technical Trainee Reference: 137 Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Salary: Market Related Type: Temp Duration: 1 – 2 years AA Position: No Work Level: Student/Graduate Employer: SABMiller Plc (part of SABMiller Group) Description: The overall learning is a combination of experimental learning, acting in positions, investigative projects and reports, active participation in audits, benchmarking within other Breweries and action learning on defined technology, processes and systems. Requirements: • Candidates must possess a university degree obtained at a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) in Engineering (i.e. Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering) • Have obtained either their NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate • Resident in the immediate environment of the brewery, that is, Port Harcourt • Proficiency in English and local language (s) • Basic computer literacy with Microsoft Suite • Mobility to work in other areas when required • Currently unemployed • Must be between the ages of 18 and 25 years • Indigenes of Rivers and Bayelsa State and/or South Southof Nigeria preferred • Both Male and Female can apply Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Technical Brewer - Nigeria Job at SABMiller Plc Posted: 10 May 2014 01:43 AM PDT Job Title: Technical Brewer Reference: 111 Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Salary: Market Related Type: Permanent AA Position: No Work Level: Management Employer: SABMiller Plc (part of SABMiller Group) Description: • Provide Technical expertise • Implement and Audit brewing standards • Optimise production processes • Facilitate problem solving and decision making • Optimise plant availability and process outputs • Optimise team performance • Work in teams Requirements: • Minimum of B.Sc. degree in Brewing Science, Food Science and Technology or a similar discipline • Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role preferably in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment • Excellent communication skills • Problem solving skills • Analytical and evaluative skills • Good people management skills Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Production Engineer - Nigeria Job at SABMiller Plc Posted: 10 May 2014 01:40 AM PDT Job Title: Production Engineer Reference: 106 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Salary: Market Related Type: Permanent AA Position: No Work Level: Middle Management Employer: SABMiller Plc (part of SABMiller Group) Description: • Maintain safe healthy and risk free working environment Manage human resources • Ensure manufacturing systems and instrumentation integrity • Ensure engineering standards compliance • Lead asset care strategy lead as per manufacturing way princiles • Manage small site projects • Manage financial performance Requirements: • Minimum Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer • Must be registered engineer • Must have 2 – 3 years experience in manufacturing field • Must be a Nigerian Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent - Nigeria Job at APM Terminals Posted: 10 May 2014 01:21 AM PDT Job Title: Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent Ref.: AT-045999 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Unit: Local – General Management Employer: APM Terminals (part of A.P. Moller – Maersk Group) The Badagry Port Development Consortium (BPDC) plans to develop a port in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. As part of this project it is necessary to implement the project’s social performance standards including the resettlement of project affected communities. To support this process the BPDC will establish a Social Performance Team to develop and execute a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and manage compliance with the project’s social performance standards. As part of this team and reporting to the BPDC Resettlement Project Manager, the BPDC is looking for a talented, self-motivated, proactive and skilled individual of high personal integrity to fill the position of The Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent. • The Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent will represent the Consortium amongst local communities and other key local stakeholders and act as a key member of the team ensuring the project’s compliance with relevant international and local social performance standards. • The Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent will establish and maintain respectful relationships with relevant local communities, via regular meetings, consultation and site visits. • In conjunction with the Social Performance Team, The Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent will guide and advise the eligibility to entitlements for displaced persons in respect to land and assets in the project area and to prevent opportunistic/ fraudulent claims for entitlements. He/she should support in identifying and registering the affected population by residence or locality in order to establish a list of legitimate beneficiaries as well on replacement cost and compensation rates for all categories of affected assets and structures. • In order to be successful, the Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent will build up and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholder groups like physically and/or economically displaced persons, host communities, community organizations, youth group and women’s groups, NGO’s and relevant government agencies responsible for approving and implementing resettlement plans. We Offer: • An opportunity to be part of a high performance team that ensures APM Terminals has the most efficient, safe and profitable terminals in the region. • Direct influence on strategic level decisions. • Working with partners, shareholders, authorities and other stake holders. • Developing roles and responsibilities for a key terminal for APM Terminals in the region. Key Responsibilities: • Provide local leadership and public representation on Resettlement and Social Performance on behalf of the BPDC in accordance with company values. • Deliver on allocated aspects of the RAP and other social performance activities in a timely manner to meet the project schedules, budgets and timelines. • Technically review and challenge consultant progress against target with regards to RAP development and execution. • Ensure oversight of project commitments related to social performance and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards. • Contribute pro-actively to the identification and management of non-technical project risks as part of the wider project management organisation. • Actively manage and execute Consultation program with affected populations regarding mitigation of effects and development opportunities. • Execute procedures for recording and processing grievances. • Interact with wider project management organisation and technical functions to raise awareness and ensure social performance commitments are incorporated into wider project e.g. Procurement and HR processes. • Develop and execute an appropriate CSR program and contributions to communications. • Provide regular progress reports to the Resettlement Project Manager and others as required. Who we are looking for: • Post-graduate qualification in social science, anthropology, natural resource management or a related discipline. • 5 years working experience in a relevant area including experience playing a key role within a major resettlement project in areas with customary land ownership. • Experience in working with international standards relevant to resettlement (e.g. IFC Performance Standard 5). • Experience of managing engagement with local and national government institutes and representatives, regulators and communities on resettlement issues. • Strong track record in building successful relationships and securing alignment between multiple stakeholders. • Experience in negotiations and conflict resolution. • Experienced in working in time-bound projects including reporting into a project management structure. • Deep understanding of local customs, traditions, and practices that govern affected communities. • The candidate should ideally be a Nigerian national, speaking Yoruba whereas speaking Egun would be an advantage and be fluent in spoken and written English. • Experience of working in remote and challenging environments. • A team-player that can interact with multiple disciplines and collaborate in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team • Works well without supervision and performs well under pressure. Is able to set priorities. • Must be able to handle confidential company information with complete discretion and can prioritize responsibilities in order to handle a demanding workload. • Must have high ethical standards. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Cad Operator, Electrical - Nigeria Job at Wood Group PSN Posted: 10 May 2014 01:16 AM PDT Job Title: Cad Operator – Electrical Job Reference: IRC110572 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Category: Manufacturing and Production Employer: Wood Group PSN (WoodGroup PSN) Brief Posting Description: We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Cad Operator located at our Site in Bonny Island,Nigeria. The successful candidate will provide the following duties. Detailed Description: • CAD all detailed engineering design packages , produce all electrical drawings, data sheets, installation index/ details hook- up drawings , drawing update of operation 7 maintenance manual, generate MOT, etc as input for field construction or a PC tender Package. • Assist in the development of BDEP/project specification for projects, produce preliminary design drawings. • Interpret rough sketches from general engineering and designed information and produce technical drawings and documentation. • Review drawings and propose/ implement upgrade and improvements concerning draft work as directed. • Incorporate as built information of completed plant change or project drawings on master drawing. • To provide fit for purpose electrical and instrument design drawings that meets all project requirement and in accordance with agreed design and engineering standards. • To ensure CAD and other drafting works are carried out in accordance with approved design and drafting procedures, quality and standards. (This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, as the business dictates these are subject to change.) Person Specification: • A good working knowledge of electrical power supply & system design philosophy, transmission, distribution and consumers, electrical equipment & detail engineering, electrical safety and engineering support. Awareness maintenance execution, project development and execution negotiation skills, value for money/ cost consciousness, quality management & assurance problem solving skills. • Good communication skills, customer focus, team player. • Awareness level of people management, personal effectiveness, strategic and motivational leadership. • Not less than 5 years in post graduation experienced in oil and gas industry. • experienced in CAD operation, preferably in oil gas industry. • Recent industrial type projects and plant design experienced utilising • Auto CAD, Microsoftation and other computer software for design assignments. Job Requirements: Candidates should be a Nigerian national Additional Details: Why is WGPSN `where you want to be?? • We are the largest brownfield oil and gas service company in the world so there are always opportunities for the best people to fast track their careers through understanding and living the company?s core values • We have operations globally so your career has the ability to bring you to some of the most interesting places in the world • Our training and competence teams will provide you with the tools and ability to progress your career Please quote job reference IRC110572 in all correspondence relating to this position. Internal applicants must discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. Online applications only – no email applications Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Sales Manager, Software Product Sales - Nigeria Job at Magnaquest Technologies Limited Posted: 10 May 2014 01:09 AM PDT Job Title: Sales Manager – Software Product Sales for Nigeria, Africa Location/City: Nigeria Employer: Magnaquest Technologies Limited Responsibilities: – The Regional Sales executive , will be responsible for sales of Magnaquest’s Billing & CRM solution to PayTV/Broadband/Voice& Utilities customers in East / West & Central Africal. The responsibilities will include identifying and pursuing new customers as well as maintaining and growing existing accounts, drafting and negotiating contracts, and meeting revenue targets. – The Regional Sales Executive will report to region in-charge, who is based in India. The primary nature of the job will entail frequent customer contact. The job will also require frequent contact with the India based Solutions group. Activities: • Drive direct/indirect sales for Magnaquest’s Billing & CRM solution in the East / West & Central Africa. • Achieve revenue targets and ensure market coverage in the East / West & Central Africa. • Responsible for consistently building the sales pipeline through Calling and Client Visits • Responsible to participate and exhibit at domain specific events across the East / West & Central Africa. • Analyze regional business/technology/competitor trends and plan accordingly • Develop and implement strategic sales plan including analysis of the pay media, broadband and cloud / Utilities market, industry trends, competition, and customer potential. The pay media and broadband market segments are Cable MSOs/Satellite DTH/OTT/Broadband Internet service providers and Utility service providers. • Increase customer base by building and maintaining relationships with the appropriate decision makers on all levels within the customer organization. Maintain regular customer visits and contact. • Attend major industry related trade shows. • Build a solid understanding of the company’s organization, products and solutions as well as its competitive advantages. Be prepared to present this information to new and existing customers in sales meetings and conferences. • Ability to deal with Magnaquest’s other business units worldwide in different time zones and possess the tenacity and assertiveness to exhaust all avenues to enable fulfilling customer requirements. • Oversee all aspects of each customer’s involvement with the company, including contractual, technical and operational. • Submit monthly Sales Activity updates and Account Reviews to region head in India. Desired Skills and Experience: Skills and qualifications: College/University degree preferred. Other qualifications include: • Minimum 7+ years sales experience in the African region with direct dealings with Pay Media/ Broadband / Utilities Enterprise operator customers. • Good written & spoken skills in Local African Language , English. French desirable. • Good understanding of the business solutions required. • Good presentation skills • Well organized, self-starter, self-motivated and able to work independently and with a local team. Travel required. Apply to this job This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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Egypt charges 200 Islamist militants with bombings, other violence

Egypt's public prosecutor charged 200 suspected Islamist militants on Saturday with "founding, leading and joining a terrorist organization" and launching bomb and rocket attacks across the country, Reuters reported.

The accused belong to Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis , or Supporters of Jerusalem , a group that has claimed some of the deadliest attacks of the last nine months and is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States .

The prosecutor's statement said 102 of those charged were in government custody with the rest on the run.

Militant violence has spiraled in the Sinai Peninsula , Cairo and other cities since the army toppled Islamist president Mohamed Mursi last July after mass protests against his rule.

The army-backed government accuses Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood of perpetrating violence. The group says it is committed to non-violence.

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi , the former army chief who led Mursi's ousting and is widely expected to win a presidential election this month, has said the Brotherhood would cease to exist during his presidency.

The prosecutor's statement said the charges related to 51 attacks that killed 40 policemen and 15 civilians, including a car bomb at a security compound in central Cairo in January and an attempt to kill the interior minister in September.

According to government figures, around 500 people have been killed in such attacks, mostly policemen and soldiers.

Saturday's statement called Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis "the most dangerous terrorist organization" and said it had collaborated with al-Qaeda and Palestinian group Hamas .

It said investigations of the suspects showed Mursi had struck a deal with the group to refrain from attacks during his presidency in exchange for pardoning any members of the group.

Mursi, in government custody since his ousting, is charged in several cases including one in which he is accused of conspiring with Hamas to break out of jail in 2011 during the uprising against Hosni Mubarak .

An Egyptian court sentenced more than 1,000 Brotherhood supporters to death in two cases this year on charges including inciting violence that followed Mursi's overthrow. Foreign governments and human rights groups have expressed alarm over the rulings.

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Small Texas town’s officials fire police officer who fatally shot 93-year-old armed woman

HEARNE, Texas – Officials in a small Central Texas town have decided to fire a police officer who shot and killed an armed 93-year-old woman during a confrontation at her home.



The city council unanimously voted Saturday to fire Officer Stephen Stem , who shot and killed Pearlie Golden on Tuesday, KBTX-TV reports. The vote took less than 30 minutes.



Hearne Mayor Ruben Gomez had told demonstrators he would recommend Stem's dismissal.



Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.



Golden's nephew, Roy Jones , told KBTX-TV on Friday that his aunt became upset when she was denied a driver's license renewal, and she armed herself.



Jones says he called police and his aunt fired two shots into the ground before the officer shot her.



Stem's attorney has said his client's actions were justified.

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Police: Car fire may have led to mall evacuation

PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Authorities believe a car fire may have led to reports of gunshots at the same New Jersey mall where a man killed himself last year.



The Garden State Plaza was evacuated Saturday night following reports of gunfire.



But New Jersey State Police Capt. Stephen Jones says investigators have found no evidence that any shots were fired. Police are going through the building to rule out any threat.



Twenty-six-year-old Wyckoff resident Brittany Berdy says she saw the burning car outside the mall while at dinner. She went outside and heard the tires explode, a sound she likened to gunshots. The evacuation started shortly after.



In November, a 20-year-old Teaneck man fired shots inside the mall, terrifying shoppers and employees before killing himself.

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Two dead, one missing after hot air balloon catches fire in Virginia

(Reuters) - Two people were killed and another was missing after a hot air balloon hit a power line and caught fire over Virginia during a festival as horrified witnesses watched from below, police said on Saturday.

Authorities conducted a search in the air and with more than 100 people on the ground for the third person who was in the balloon's basket at the time of the Friday evening accident about 30 miles north of Richmond.

"We still have not located the basket or the balloon. We do continue to keep finding debris and various items that would have been on the hot air balloon," Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller told a news conference.

Witnesses posted photos online showing a balloon in mid-air with its basket engulfed in flames and a trail of smoke spilling into the sky.

Two explosions were heard coming from the aircraft, and the gondola separated from the balloon and fell, Geller said.

Witnesses reported hearing screams from those on board the balloon.

"They were just screaming for anybody to help them," local resident Carrie Hager-Bradley told a local NBC affiliate.

Geller said there were eyewitness reports that two people were seen tumbling from the basket after the balloon caught fire, but that it was unclear if they fell or jumped.

Police have not identified the three victims.

Two other balloons had landed safely at a designated landing site before the accident with the third balloon, Geller said.

When the sun set, authorities suspended the search for the third person until daybreak on Sunday, Geller said. They had combed through a heavily wooded area with thick underbrush, measuring 3 miles in length, she said.

Two women's basketball officials at the University of Richmond were among the three people aboard the balloon, the university said in a statement.

They were associate head coach Ginny Doyle, a former basketball star at the University of Richmond who graduated in 1992, and director of basketball operations Natalie Lewis, who was a championship swimmer at the school and graduated in 2011, the statement said.

Police could not confirm which of the three people on board the balloon was still missing and which two were confirmed dead.

More than 20 hot air balloon teams from across the United States were to take part at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. The Saturday and Sunday events were canceled.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were investigating the accident.

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Not again Tornado damages or destroys hundreds of homes in Missouri town

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A tornado destroyed or damaged 200 to 300 homes in a small town east of Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday but caused no injuries, officials reported.



The tornado touched down in Orrick, Missouri, at 5:45 p.m., damaging a school and a Baptist church, said Collin Stosberg, public information officer for the Missouri State Highway Patrol.



Television news footage showed homes with roof and interior damage and others with only their shell standing. The twister flattened other buildings, felled large trees and flipped over cars and campers.



Stosberg said police who saw threatening skies and a tornado taking shape were able to sound sirens 10-to-15 minutes before the twister hit.



"It gave people time to seek shelter," Stosberg said, adding that the advance warnings likely prevented injuries.



Orrick, a town of about 820 people, lies some 30 miles northeast of downtown Kansas City.



Less than two hours later, another apparent tornado touched down about 60 miles to the east near Marshall, Missouri,



Fire Chief Tony Day said.



Two barns were flattened and trees and power lines were toppled in rural areas near the towns of Slater and Arrow Rock, but no injuries were reported.



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Police: Car fire may have led to mall evacuation

PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Authorities believe a car fire may have led to reports of gunshots at the same New Jersey mall where a man killed himself last year.

The Garden State Plaza was evacuated Saturday night following reports of gunfire.

But New Jersey State Police Capt. Stephen Jones says investigators have found no evidence that any shots were fired. Police are going through the building to rule out any threat.

Twenty-six-year-old Wyckoff resident Brittany Berdy says she saw the burning car outside the mall while at dinner. She went outside and heard the tires explode, a sound she likened to gunshots. The evacuation started shortly after.

In November, a 20-year-old Teaneck man fired shots inside the mall, terrifying shoppers and employees before killing himself.
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Not again Tornado damages or destroys hundreds of homes in Missouri town

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A tornado destroyed or damaged 200 to 300 homes in a small town east of Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday but caused no injuries, officials reported.

The tornado touched down in Orrick, Missouri, at 5:45 p.m., damaging a school and a Baptist church, said Collin Stosberg, public information officer for the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Television news footage showed homes with roof and interior damage and others with only their shell standing. The twister flattened other buildings, felled large trees and flipped over cars and campers.

Stosberg said police who saw threatening skies and a tornado taking shape were able to sound sirens 10-to-15 minutes before the twister hit.

"It gave people time to seek shelter," Stosberg said, adding that the advance warnings likely prevented injuries.

Orrick, a town of about 820 people, lies some 30 miles northeast of downtown Kansas City.

Less than two hours later, another apparent tornado touched down about 60 miles to the east near Marshall, Missouri,

Fire Chief Tony Day said.

Two barns were flattened and trees and power lines were toppled in rural areas near the towns of Slater and Arrow Rock, but no injuries were reported.

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Two dead, one missing after hot air balloon catches fire in Virginia

(Reuters) - Two people were killed and another was missing after a hot air balloon hit a power line and caught fire over Virginia during a festival as horrified witnesses watched from below, police said on Saturday.

Authorities conducted a search in the air and with more than 100 people on the ground for the third person who was in the balloon's basket at the time of the Friday evening accident about 30 miles north of Richmond.

"We still have not located the basket or the balloon. We do continue to keep finding debris and various items that would have been on the hot air balloon," Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller told a news conference.

Witnesses posted photos online showing a balloon in mid-air with its basket engulfed in flames and a trail of smoke spilling into the sky.

Two explosions were heard coming from the aircraft, and the gondola separated from the balloon and fell, Geller said.

Witnesses reported hearing screams from those on board the balloon.

"They were just screaming for anybody to help them," local resident Carrie Hager-Bradley told a local NBC affiliate.

Geller said there were eyewitness reports that two people were seen tumbling from the basket after the balloon caught fire, but that it was unclear if they fell or jumped.

Police have not identified the three victims.

Two other balloons had landed safely at a designated landing site before the accident with the third balloon, Geller said.

When the sun set, authorities suspended the search for the third person until daybreak on Sunday, Geller said. They had combed through a heavily wooded area with thick underbrush, measuring 3 miles in length, she said.

Two women's basketball officials at the University of Richmond were among the three people aboard the balloon, the university said in a statement.

They were associate head coach Ginny Doyle, a former basketball star at the University of Richmond who graduated in 1992, and director of basketball operations Natalie Lewis, who was a championship swimmer at the school and graduated in 2011, the statement said.

Police could not confirm which of the three people on board the balloon was still missing and which two were confirmed dead.

More than 20 hot air balloon teams from across the United States were to take part at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. The Saturday and Sunday events were canceled.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were investigating the accident.
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Small Texas town’s officials fire police officer who fatally shot 93-year-old armed woman

HEARNE, Texas – Officials in a small Central Texas town have decided to fire a police officer who shot and killed an armed 93-year-old woman during a confrontation at her home.

The city council unanimously voted Saturday to fire Officer Stephen Stem , who shot and killed Pearlie Golden on Tuesday, KBTX-TV reports. The vote took less than 30 minutes.

Hearne Mayor Ruben Gomez had told demonstrators he would recommend Stem's dismissal.

Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.

Golden's nephew, Roy Jones , told KBTX-TV on Friday that his aunt became upset when she was denied a driver's license renewal, and she armed herself.

Jones says he called police and his aunt fired two shots into the ground before the officer shot her.

Stem's attorney has said his client's actions were justified.
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Egypt charges 200 Islamist militants with bombings, other violence

Egypt's public prosecutor charged 200 suspected Islamist militants on Saturday with "founding, leading and joining a terrorist organization" and launching bomb and rocket attacks across the country, Reuters reported.

The accused belong to Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis , or Supporters of Jerusalem , a group that has claimed some of the deadliest attacks of the last nine months and is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States .

The prosecutor's statement said 102 of those charged were in government custody with the rest on the run.

Militant violence has spiraled in the Sinai Peninsula , Cairo and other cities since the army toppled Islamist president Mohamed Mursi last July after mass protests against his rule.

The army-backed government accuses Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood of perpetrating violence. The group says it is committed to non-violence.

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi , the former army chief who led Mursi's ousting and is widely expected to win a presidential election this month, has said the Brotherhood would cease to exist during his presidency.

The prosecutor's statement said the charges related to 51 attacks that killed 40 policemen and 15 civilians, including a car bomb at a security compound in central Cairo in January and an attempt to kill the interior minister in September.

According to government figures, around 500 people have been killed in such attacks, mostly policemen and soldiers.

Saturday's statement called Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis "the most dangerous terrorist organization" and said it had collaborated with al-Qaeda and Palestinian group Hamas .

It said investigations of the suspects showed Mursi had struck a deal with the group to refrain from attacks during his presidency in exchange for pardoning any members of the group.

Mursi, in government custody since his ousting, is charged in several cases including one in which he is accused of conspiring with Hamas to break out of jail in 2011 during the uprising against Hosni Mubarak .

An Egyptian court sentenced more than 1,000 Brotherhood supporters to death in two cases this year on charges including inciting violence that followed Mursi's overthrow. Foreign governments and human rights groups have expressed alarm over the rulings.
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Search under way after hot air balloon 'catches fire' in Virginia

(Reuters) - A hot air balloon carrying three people is believed to have caught fire and crashed in Virginia late on Friday, though a search for the wreckage has been hindered by bad weather, balloon festival organizers said.



Officials were searching for the pilot and two passengers after the balloon "apparently hit a power line and caught fire" in Doswell, about 30 miles north of Richmond at 7.30 p.m. local time (8 p.m. EDT)), said Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen.



The balloon was taking part in the Mid-Atlantic Balloon Festival and crashed near a park, organizers said in a statement on the festival website, quoting Virginia state police. A spokesman said the remainder of the events through Sunday have been canceled.



"No wreckage has been found yet, and there are no confirmed injuries or fatalities," event organizers said.



Media said one or two balloons drifted into power lines and caught fire. There was no official confirmation.



A ground search was under way involving state police, the Federal Aviation Administration, and local law enforcement and emergency workers, officials said.



"State police report that bad weather elsewhere in the Richmond vicinity has grounded air search for the time being," organizers wrote on the website.



The festival's website listed a "Friday Flights Happy Hour" from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. local time.

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Search under way after hot air balloon 'catches fire' in Virginia

(Reuters) - A hot air balloon carrying three people is believed to have caught fire and crashed in Virginia late on Friday, though a search for the wreckage has been hindered by bad weather, balloon festival organizers said.

Officials were searching for the pilot and two passengers after the balloon "apparently hit a power line and caught fire" in Doswell, about 30 miles north of Richmond at 7.30 p.m. local time (8 p.m. EDT)), said Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen.

The balloon was taking part in the Mid-Atlantic Balloon Festival and crashed near a park, organizers said in a statement on the festival website, quoting Virginia state police. A spokesman said the remainder of the events through Sunday have been canceled.

"No wreckage has been found yet, and there are no confirmed injuries or fatalities," event organizers said.

Media said one or two balloons drifted into power lines and caught fire. There was no official confirmation.

A ground search was under way involving state police, the Federal Aviation Administration, and local law enforcement and emergency workers, officials said.

"State police report that bad weather elsewhere in the Richmond vicinity has grounded air search for the time being," organizers wrote on the website.

The festival's website listed a "Friday Flights Happy Hour" from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. local time.
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How do female soldiers feel about frontline combat?

The government is considering whether women should join men in frontline fighting Should women fight alongside men in frontline combat?

Unlike armed forces in many other countries including the US, the British Army does not currently allow it.

But a review to consider changing this has been brought forward from 2018 to this year - and the defence secretary says he wants to send a signal that the military is open to "all" who meet its standards.

Here female soldiers give their views on the issue.

Naomi Borrows, who served in the Army Air Corps and the Military Provost Guard Service while in the Army from 1997-2007, said she was "bewildered" by the "fuss" over women taking combat roles, though she said they should serve in other Army units first.

Newsnight's Kirsty Wark is joined by two former high-ranking female officers to debate the role of women in the British Army
"It's pretty much down to a woman that we are not speaking Latin today," she said, referring to Boudicca, queen of the Iceni people of eastern England, who led a major uprising against Roman forces almost 2,000 years ago.

Miss Borrows said she saw no reason why women should not serve in close-combat roles if they were "physically capable".

As ground crew in the Army Air Corps, she said her role could have required her to go "beyond the frontline" to refuel helicopters.

She said there was "no doubt" most women were not as strong as men, but there were some "scary, terrifying women" in the Army capable of frontline combat roles.

The Army was "chauvinistic" and was a hard place for women to thrive, she said, adding: "You've got to work twice as hard to be considered half as good."

But she said when work needed to be done "I would forget that they were men and they would forget that I was a woman".

Holly Mellors, a communications specialist currently in the Army, does not think women should fight in close combat.

"I don't know why they have brought this forward," she said.

"It will cost the government lots of money in accommodation because men have to be separate to women.

"I'm a fit female, but to carry 40kg (six stone) in an infantry role is quite hard.

"Women think they can carry it, they think they are stronger than they actually are, but if they were on a tour the men would probably end up having to pick up the slack and carry their stuff.

"It is not fair and makes the section weaker."

She added: "I've been in the Army for six years and in that time I've met about six to 10 girls, out of hundreds, that could hack it in the infantry."

Women serve in many frontline roles in the British Army already
Brigadier Nicky Moffat, the highest-ranking woman in the Army until her retirement in 2012, said women should be allowed to take close-combat roles if they met the required standards.

She said many women were "serving on the frontline already" as engineers, attack helicopter pilots, bomb disposal officers and in other roles.

She said only a "limited number" of women would want to join the infantry and armoured units.

"I'm also pretty sure that there will not be that many women who will meet the necessary physically demanding standards," she said.

"Those standards, of course, mustn't be lowered.

"Women and men should be judged on the same standards and those that pass - whether male or female - in my view should have the opportunity to serve their country in those roles."

Major Judith Webb, who retired from the Army in 1986, said women should not be allowed to serve in combat infantry units.

She said women were "different physiologically", adding: "It's not an argument that we have got to protect our women folk.

"What we don't want is to reduce the standards of effectiveness by reducing the fitness standards across the board.

"If you are going to have women in direct combat they have got to meet the same physical standards."

Major Webb said the "occasional woman" might do that, but warned that would lead to calls for more women to follow - resulting in standards being lowered to promote equality.

She said the lack of any impetus to get women playing in men's rugby teams demonstrated why women should not be sent into close combat.

But she called for more women to be appointed to senior army roles.

Rosalynd Saxton, who served in Kosovo, Bosnia and Iraq with the Adjutant General's Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch), said women should have the option of serving in close combat roles.

Women already serve on the "front line", she said, for example in providing medical care and carrying out bomb disposals.

Miss Saxton said fears that women would not be physically strong enough for combat roles were being overplayed by the media, saying many would have already passed the relevant fitness tests.

"A lot of females are already as fit as the men and many are fitter," she said.

She added: "I also think there is an issue with the serving men in the front line roles, in that it will be them that have a problem serving with a female on equal terms as it may be them that make the female a liability and not the female herself."

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How do female soldiers feel about frontline combat?

The government is considering whether women should join men in frontline fighting Should women fight alongside men in frontline combat?

Unlike armed forces in many other countries including the US, the British Army does not currently allow it.

But a review to consider changing this has been brought forward from 2018 to this year - and the defence secretary says he wants to send a signal that the military is open to "all" who meet its standards.

Here female soldiers give their views on the issue.

Naomi Borrows, who served in the Army Air Corps and the Military Provost Guard Service while in the Army from 1997-2007, said she was "bewildered" by the "fuss" over women taking combat roles, though she said they should serve in other Army units first.

Newsnight's Kirsty Wark is joined by two former high-ranking female officers to debate the role of women in the British Army
"It's pretty much down to a woman that we are not speaking Latin today," she said, referring to Boudicca, queen of the Iceni people of eastern England, who led a major uprising against Roman forces almost 2,000 years ago.

Miss Borrows said she saw no reason why women should not serve in close-combat roles if they were "physically capable".

As ground crew in the Army Air Corps, she said her role could have required her to go "beyond the frontline" to refuel helicopters.

She said there was "no doubt" most women were not as strong as men, but there were some "scary, terrifying women" in the Army capable of frontline combat roles.

The Army was "chauvinistic" and was a hard place for women to thrive, she said, adding: "You've got to work twice as hard to be considered half as good."

But she said when work needed to be done "I would forget that they were men and they would forget that I was a woman".

Holly Mellors, a communications specialist currently in the Army, does not think women should fight in close combat.

"I don't know why they have brought this forward," she said.

"It will cost the government lots of money in accommodation because men have to be separate to women.

"I'm a fit female, but to carry 40kg (six stone) in an infantry role is quite hard.

"Women think they can carry it, they think they are stronger than they actually are, but if they were on a tour the men would probably end up having to pick up the slack and carry their stuff.

"It is not fair and makes the section weaker."

She added: "I've been in the Army for six years and in that time I've met about six to 10 girls, out of hundreds, that could hack it in the infantry."

Women serve in many frontline roles in the British Army already
Brigadier Nicky Moffat, the highest-ranking woman in the Army until her retirement in 2012, said women should be allowed to take close-combat roles if they met the required standards.

She said many women were "serving on the frontline already" as engineers, attack helicopter pilots, bomb disposal officers and in other roles.

She said only a "limited number" of women would want to join the infantry and armoured units.

"I'm also pretty sure that there will not be that many women who will meet the necessary physically demanding standards," she said.

"Those standards, of course, mustn't be lowered.

"Women and men should be judged on the same standards and those that pass - whether male or female - in my view should have the opportunity to serve their country in those roles."

Major Judith Webb, who retired from the Army in 1986, said women should not be allowed to serve in combat infantry units.

She said women were "different physiologically", adding: "It's not an argument that we have got to protect our women folk.

"What we don't want is to reduce the standards of effectiveness by reducing the fitness standards across the board.

"If you are going to have women in direct combat they have got to meet the same physical standards."

Major Webb said the "occasional woman" might do that, but warned that would lead to calls for more women to follow - resulting in standards being lowered to promote equality.

She said the lack of any impetus to get women playing in men's rugby teams demonstrated why women should not be sent into close combat.

But she called for more women to be appointed to senior army roles.

Rosalynd Saxton, who served in Kosovo, Bosnia and Iraq with the Adjutant General's Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch), said women should have the option of serving in close combat roles.

Women already serve on the "front line", she said, for example in providing medical care and carrying out bomb disposals.

Miss Saxton said fears that women would not be physically strong enough for combat roles were being overplayed by the media, saying many would have already passed the relevant fitness tests.

"A lot of females are already as fit as the men and many are fitter," she said.

She added: "I also think there is an issue with the serving men in the front line roles, in that it will be them that have a problem serving with a female on equal terms as it may be them that make the female a liability and not the female herself."
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Don Jazzy Finally Explains the Meaning Of ‘Dorobucci’

After being bugged enough about what the whole meaning of the crew’s new single ‘Dorobucci‘ is all about, CEO, Mavin records, Don Jazzy, has come out clear about the idea behind the song.

Jazzy who employed the use of urbandictionary.com, points out the meaning of “bucci”. “Bucci” pronounced as b-oo-ch-ee, is anything that is fun, cool, awesome, fantastic or any word of same meaning.

The word is used when something wants to make you say AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH.
E.g “Yeah, it’s totally bucci”.

However, he still keeps the meaning of “doro” hidden and we suspect it may mean something weird or something meaningless though.

But we’ll wait, maybe he’d give out the meaning later.

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Open Letter to Nigerians – Please Stop disrespecting your First Lady

In the last one week the craze online is quite disgusting but Funny, with many attacking the first lady with malicious intent and purposes.

Now am here to defend her as my Mother and by virtue the mother of all Nigerians in this dispensation, She called a security meeting to contribute her own quota to finding lasting peace that is gradually evading us Nigerians as a nation, I do know she has no right to summon theHead of the various military agencies, but she did had a security meeting…which those concerned ought to attend which they failed to attend for some political reasons.

And you know Mama Peace is not a pretender, she says things the way she feels it, if you like lie about stuffs to cover for her, when ever she grabs the mantle she have this penchant of contradicting lies told to the general public, but what disgust me is the way many prominent Nigerians has castigated her in the last few days… starting with the Prof. Wole Soyinka to the last man out there who thinks they are well versed over the usage of English.

The way folks undermined her prompted me to challenge and defend her because of the simple truth which is we all have mothers and no one would fold his hands and allow their mothers disrespected the way we have done lately.

Way back in school the brightest student in our class have this same problem with ‘Spoken English’, the way he abuse the language with mother tongue interference will make one believe he is an Illiterate but he isnt, when you try him in other sphere you will be amazed that he is a genuis in obscurity.

Let’s not forget the language we speak is borrowed and nobody can claim ownership including the originators of the language, over the years many countries are adopting their own pattern of English, in years to come maybe we might jus have our own peculiar unique Nigerian English, so before we start abusing the First Lady over some western Pedagogical concept, let us pause for a while and criticize with good intentions not this malicious wickedness that has been trending online lately.

Thanks
Valentine

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Nigerian President Jonathan Says “I No Longer Sleep With My Two Eyes Closed”

“Nigerians, I No Longer Sleep With My Two Eyes Closed” – President Jonathan Reveals

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President Jonathan today revealed that since the abduction of the Chibok girls on April 14th, he does not sleep with his two eyes closed anymore. The president made this remark during the closing media conference of the just concluded World Economic Forum Africa today. What he said below…
“Let me also use this unique opportunity to thank all of you who have shown commitment and concern those of you in Nigeria and those of you outside this country to continue to press on that these terrorists must bring back our girls and they have no choice because I am quite pleased that the whole
world is signing the same message that they must bring back our girls.
There is no where they will take this girls to, they have no hiding place, we must work with the global community that is quite keen to make sure that we bring back this girls.
We plead with the parents as a father and the President of this country, I feel pained and I don’t sleep with my two eyes closed and I will not sleep with my two eyes closed until these girls are brought safely back to their parents.
I thank you for all the concern, for all the sentiments, communications you are putting across to the rest of the world about what we are doing and of course where the world wants to support us.” he said.
Meanwhile an Amnesty International report
released today, May 9th, states that the Nigerian military was notified of the Boko Haram attack four hours before they arrived the Government Girls Secondary School where they abducted the young girls.
According to Makmid Kamara, the Nigeria
researcher for Amnesty International, indigenes of Chibok community who spoke with Amnesty officials on the condition of anonymity said they had informed military personnel in the area around 7pm that evening of a pending attack by Boko Haram but no one mobilized for military backup until the Boko Haram men came calling at 11:45pm
“We received information and we spoke to a senior Nigerian military officer, who spoke to us on condition of anonymity, that they had received intelligence reports, even before local authorities and politicians got the information, that gunmen were on their way to the Chibok town”
“When I spoke to one of the senior military
officials, they informed me that they [had] informed their superiors, and requested for reinforcement.
But the reinforcement did not come.” By the time the Boko Haram men came, only 17 soldiers were on ground and they could not withstand the emissaries the Islamic sect men came with.
“Only 17 troops were there to face the attack and they were outgunned and outnumbered. They had to flee for their lives together with some other villagers who fled to the bush,” Kamara said.

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President Jonathan today revealed that since the abduction of the Chibok girls on April 14th, he does not sleep with his two eyes closed anymore. The president made this remark during the closing media conference of the just concluded World Economic Forum Africa today. What he said below…

“Let me also use this unique opportunity to thank all of you who have shown commitment and concern those of you in Nigeria and those of you outside this country to continue to press on that these terrorists must bring back our girls and they have no choice because I am quite pleased that the whole world is signing the same message that they must bring back our girls."

There is no where they will take this girls to, they have no hiding place, we must work with the global community that is quite keen to make sure that we bring back this girls.
We plead with the parents as a father and the President of this country, I feel pained and I don’t sleep with my two eyes closed and I will not sleep with my two eyes closed until these girls are brought safely back to their parents.

I thank you for all the concern, for all the sentiments, communications you are putting across to the rest of the world about what we are doing and of course where the world wants to support us.” he said.

Meanwhile an Amnesty International report released today, May 9th, states that the Nigerian military was notified of the Boko Haram attack four hours before they arrived the Government Girls Secondary School where they abducted the young girls.

According to Makmid Kamara, the Nigeria researcher for Amnesty International, indigenes of Chibok community who spoke with Amnesty officials on the condition of anonymity said they had informed military personnel in the area around 7pm that evening of a pending attack by Boko Haram but no one mobilized for military backup until the Boko Haram men came calling at 11:45pm

“We received information and we spoke to a senior Nigerian military officer, who spoke to us on condition of anonymity, that they had received intelligence reports, even before local authorities and politicians got the information, that gunmen were on their way to the Chibok town”

“When I spoke to one of the senior military officials, they informed me that they [had] informed their superiors, and requested for reinforcement.

But the reinforcement did not come.” By the time the Boko Haram men came, only 17 soldiers were on ground and they could not withstand the emissaries the Islamic sect men came with.

“Only 17 troops were there to face the attack and they were outgunned and outnumbered. They had to flee for their lives together with some other villagers who fled to the bush,” Kamara said.

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