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Nigeria: Atiku Wants Probe Into DSS Court Invasion

[Daily Trust] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded that an independent panel of inquiry be constituted to identify and probe those who invaded a Federal High Court yesterday in Abuja, and the maltreatment meted out to Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu. via LATEST NEWS
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Kenya: Makueni Men Count Their Lack After Three-Day Ordeal

[Nation] When Mr Mutuku Tila, 38, Mr Muteti Kiambi, 35, and Mr Muinde Kasuu, 37, left their homesteads in Yikivuthi village, Makueni County, and waded into Kithamani Kwa Muindi, a forested island nestled on the River Athi last Saturday, they had no idea that they would remain marooned on that patch of earth throughout the weekend. via LATEST NEWS
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DSS Spokesperson Lied, Operatives Invaded Court To Rearrest Sowore

  Against naked lies told by spokesperson for the Department of State Services on Saturday that operatives of the agency did not invade the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday to rearrest pro-democracy campaigner and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, SaharaReporters has released a footage showing how officials of the secret police recklessly displayed force while storming the place. The scenes captured grossly contradicts the position of the DSS, who tried to turn the facts on its head in a statement on Saturday.   VIDEO: The scenes captured grossly contradicts the position of the DSS, who tried to turn the facts on its head in a statement on Saturday. The agency is yet to give a concrete reason for its rearrest of Sowore. #FreeSoworeNow pic.twitter.com/EEAOIc6SEA — Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) December 7, 2019 The agency is yet to give a concrete reason for its rearrest of Sowore. See Also Breaking News BREAKING: Heavily-armed DSS Operatives Cha...
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BREAKING: DSS Denies Invasion Of Court To Rearrest Sowore

The Department of State Services has denied that its operatives invaded the Federal High Court, Abuja, and disrupted proceedings in an attempt to rearrest pro-democracy campaigner and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday.  In a statement by the agency's spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, on Saturday, the DSS claimed that its personnel were never involved in the incident.  Afunanya said, "Our personnel were never, at any time, involved in the incident. "In actual fact, it was his people who seized him." Recall that DSS operatives Invaded the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, disrupting proceedings and chasing away presiding judge, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, and forcefully taking Sowore away less than 24 hours after he was finally released on bail after two previous court orders.  The journalist was standing trial in a case brought against him by the government when the incident happened.  The action of DSS has been widely condemned across the world by pro...
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Prominent Nigerians Condemn Sowore’s Rearrest By DSS

Over 24-hours after operatives of the Department of State Services forcefully rearrested pro-democracy campaigner and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, Nigerians of all social standing have continued to condemn the action. Sowore had arrived the Federal High Court, Abuja, early to stand trial in the case brought against him by the Nigerian Government accusing him of insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and planning to bring down his regime. Midway through at the court’s proceeding, heavily-armed DSS operatives abruptly disrupted the session, forcing presiding judge, Ijeoma Ojukwu, to run for safety. After an unsuccessful move to leave the court premises, Femi Falana (SAN), volunteered to drive the journalist to the headquarters of the DSS where he has remained detained. Leading the voices condemning the act, Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, likened the actions of the DSS to wild dogs. He said, “I watched the video of a pack of the DSS bring down and fight over their unarmed, totall...
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Brazen Invasion Of Court By DSS And Lagos State Task Force: Suggestions For The Bar By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa

  I commend the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association for its prompt response to the court invasion by the DSS. The statement issued is very encouraging and timely indeed. That is what is expected, given that the main objective of the NBA is to promote the rule of law. I suggest the following further steps: 1. A meeting with the CJN and AGF to consult on possible steps to be taken to protect judges and the courts from further invasion. As it was happening in Abuja, so also was it happening in the Federal High Court in Lagos where it was reported that members of the Lagos State Environmental Task Force stormed the court and even stabbed an officer of the court. The purpose of this meeting is to secure the courts with a functional police post as is done in the National Assembly and even houses of assembly of the states. 2. To ensure that the DSS is made to account for the events of December 6, 2019. 3. To also meet with the leadership of the National Assembly, the c...
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Omoyele Sowore's Abduction And Implications Of Doing Business In Nigeria By Ayo Moses Ogedengbe

  There are too many civilised "nonentities" in Nigeria that think that they are trendy and classy just because they don't comment on national developments. I understand if you are satisfied with your salary, three bedroom flat and used SUV and as a result have no dreams for the country of your birth. I personally have a dream for Nigeria and so does many other citizens like Omoyele Sowore, who are frustrated and opinionated. To seek a revolution without carrying fire arms or taking steps to overthrow government is not and can never be a crime.  To seek to raise the consciousness of the citizens by asking them to demand change is never a crime. That is why democracy as a system of government is defined as "government of the people, by the people and for the people" and not government of tyranny, by a tyrant and for the slaves. If protesting and calling the protest #RevolutionNow were a crime, the courts should have been able to convict Omoyele Sow...
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German Preacher, Reinhard Bonnke, Dies At 79

  Renowned German evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, has died at the age of 79. In a statement by his wife, Anni Bonnke, the sad incident was revealed on Saturday. Anni said, “Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is with sorrow that the Bonnke family would like to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Reinhard Bonnke. “He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 7, 2019. “For the past 60 years, he has preached the glorious gospel of Jesus throughout the entire world. “We want to thank you on behalf of him and our family for your kind love and unwavering support, which enabled him to preach the matchless message of salvation to countless people. He preached Jesus.”   Christianity International News OBITUARY AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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Lagos Magistrate Court Disconnected Over N1.9m Debt

  The building housing Lagos Magistrate Court in Ikeja has been disconnected over a debt of N1.9m. According to sources, who spoke with PUNCH, this is the second time the institution had been taken off the electricity grid this year. “They have their own dedicated transformer with a meter and it is whatever we read from the meter that we use to bill them. “They owe about N1.9m. They owed for the months of August and September and they quickly paid for September bill. That was after they were disconnected,” an official of Ikeja Electricity Distribution said. “They have not paid for October and November bills and we have to disconnect them again. They are not supposed to owe at all because they are maximal customers. “It is embarrassing that an institution like court was disconnected on the account of not paying electricity bills. “The court has been disconnected since Tuesday and I have no idea when it will be reconnected.” Legal News AddThis :  Original Auth...
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NBA Bwari Branch Urges National Assembly To Investigate Sowore’s Reaarrest

  The Nigerian Bar Association, Bwari Branch, has called on the National Assembly to investigate the manner in which the Department for State Services attempted to rearrest Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare in the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Publicity Secretary of the NBA, Bwari, Ahmed Tijani, in a statement said President Muhammadu Buhari’s time as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was spiralling into that of past African dictators. The statement reads, “It is the constitutional imperative of the National Assembly to legislate for the peace and security of the nation. “Where the rule of law is flouted, anarchy is the end means. Therefore, there is pressing need for a thorough investigation to be conducted by the legislative body into the action of DSS in this particular incident. “Nigerians are waiting to see that justice is done in this case.” While detailing series of actions carried out by the executive to undermine the judiciary, the NBA...
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NHRC Calls For Arrest, Prosecution Of DSS Operatives Who Invaded Court

The National Human Rights Commission has called for the arrest and prosecution of all security operatives, who invaded and desecrated the hallowed chambers of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday for contempt. The commission disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja while reacting to the conduct of Department of State Services operatives, who rearrested journalist, Omoyele Sowore, in the courtroom. The statement  said, "The National Human Rights Commission has watched with dismay the conduct of law enforcement officers in facie curie on Friday at the Federal High Court, Abuja.  "The commission directs all relevant agencies of government to arrest and try all law enforcement officers involved in the desecration of the hallowed chambers of the court Abuja for contempt of court."  The commission reiterated the need for law enforcement officials to understand that to qualify as law enforcement agents, the must first of be law-abiding and not be abo...
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34 Dead, 101, 500 Displaced By Flood In Three States

Flood Flood File Photo   The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System has revealed that at least 34 people were killed by floods in Lagos, Yola and Niger states. According to the tracking system, 101, 500 were also displaced by flood across different parts of Nigeria.  The report said, “Local media reported that six people died in floods in Lagos after a release of water from the Oyan Dam in Abeokuta in Ogun State. “Rainstorms and flooding affected parts of Adamawa State from August, 2019, leaving seven people dead and dozens of houses damaged in the city of Yola, the Adamawa State capital. “Continued heavy rain in September caused flooding in Niger State where 11 deaths were reported. The death toll has increased to 18. "Also, in Adamawa State, about 40 villages are under water after flooding from the Benue River. “More than 100,000 people are also affected by severe flooding across seven local government areas since 27 October, following torrential rainfa...
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Project Rover

Project Rover . Project Rover was a nuclear thermal rocket project that ran from 1955 to 1973. Beginning as a United States Air Force project to develop a nuclear-powered upper stage for an intercontinental ballistic missile, it was transferred to NASA in 1958 after the Sputnik crisis triggered the Space Race. Nuclear reactors for Project Rover were built and tested at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory at very low power and then shipped to Area 25 (known as Jackass Flats) at the Nevada Test Site. Project Rover produced two large reactors, Kiwi (pictured) and Phoebus, and a smaller reactor, Pewee, conforming to the smaller budget available after 1968. The reactors were fueled by highly enriched uranium, with liquid hydrogen used as both a rocket propellant and reactor coolant. Their efficiency was roughly double that of chemical rockets. Project Rover was canceled in 1973, and none of the reactors developed ever flew.
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Kiddblack ft. Kwesi Arthur – Dirty Diana

Kiddblack ft. Kwesi Arthur – Dirty Diana Overview of Kiddblack ft. Kwesi Arthur – Dirty Diana   Ghanaian rapper  Kiddblack  presents the release of his brand new single. The song is titled  “Dirty Diana” ,   a mid-tempo fusion of dancehall and afrobeats. On this one, the rapper and La Meme Gang member details a sensual adult encounter between him and his “Dirty Diana”. “Dirty Diana” is a collaboration between Kiddblack and Ground Up rap superstar  Kwesi Arthur , who laces the song with a melodious and catchy hook. Kidd’s clear cut singing and baritone rap vocals complements Kwesi’s floaty rap-sung melodies, as they sing the praises of a woman who’s promiscuous, but very much to their pleasure. The song was produced by  Boye ‘The Genius’ . “I wanna sing songs of praise/she wanna sit on my face”   DOWNLOAD AUDIO   Related Content: Joey B ft. BOJ – No Waste Time Wendy Shay – Kut It Shatta Wale – Borjor M.anifest ft. Simi – B...
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Project Rover

Project Rover . Project Rover was a nuclear thermal rocket project that ran from 1955 to 1973. Beginning as a United States Air Force project to develop a nuclear-powered upper stage for an intercontinental ballistic missile, it was transferred to NASA in 1958 after the Sputnik crisis triggered the Space Race. Nuclear reactors for Project Rover were built and tested at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory at very low power and then shipped to Area 25 (known as Jackass Flats) at the Nevada Test Site. Project Rover produced two large reactors, Kiwi (pictured) and Phoebus, and a smaller reactor, Pewee, conforming to the smaller budget available after 1968. The reactors were fueled by highly enriched uranium, with liquid hydrogen used as both a rocket propellant and reactor coolant. Their efficiency was roughly double that of chemical rockets. Project Rover was canceled in 1973, and none of the reactors developed ever flew.
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