News update:

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Nyanya blast: motorists groan under Kugbo checkpoint

 

2014 budget to be sent to Jonathan today — NASS

 

Unite, defeat Boko Haram, Maku urges Nigerians

 

Mob vandalises police officer’s house over alleged ritual den

 

35-man Provisional List: The Nation waits on Keshi

 

Don’t break up, celebrities beg P-Square

 

Rape Allegation: DPO granted bail, as panel visits his office, toilet

 

FG sets up task force on sexual abuse, violence against children

 

Cement producers petition Presidency over high cost of commodity

 

Electricity problems beyond our control – DISCOs

 

Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Farewell to the Magic Muse

 

The 2015 presidential election will not be televised

 

Oko crisis: Parents of shot masquerade plead for release of son

 

Two killed as Akala boys, Mushin youths clash in Lagos

 

Confab: Insecurity, devolution of power, regionalism, others top agenda

 

Open urination, defecation stir debate at artisans’ forum

 

Abia Police arraign 4 for rape of 18-yr-old girl

 

Ekiti 2014: Fayose defends Sambo

 

Gov Orji has silenced critics in Abia – EX – AIDE

 

2015: We will submit to the wisdom of the elders— Hon. Chima

 

Monarch absolves Fayose of Daramola’s murder

 

Bidders for Shell’s oil blocks under searchlight

 

Marginal fields produce 2.26% of Nigeria’s crude

 

Flood: FG begins reconstruction of bridge in Ebonyi community

 

Lagos goes tough with mast owners

 

Under weather Mourinho puts faith in Torres

 

N38m contaminated fish destroyed in Lagos

 

Kutigi changes National Confab committees’ venue

 

2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: NFA expects Falconets to reach semi-finals

 

CAN urges FG, security agents to intensify efforts to rescue remaining school girls

 

Man United evasive on Moyes sack reports

 

Security challenge: Yero urges Nigerians to seek God’s intervention

 

12 injured, 3 vehicles burnt as fire razes Oando filling station in Ogun

  

NASARAWA POLICEMAN ARRESTED FOR PLANTING SUSPICIOUS ITEM IN CHURCH

The Nasarawa State PoliceCommand has arrested a police officer for allegedly placing a suspicious item inside the ERCC Church along Wamba road in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

The police officer, whose name could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report, was said to have entered the church with the item on Friday. He was on his way out when security officials at the gate asked him for the item he went in with.

Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES that an argument ensued between the police officer and church security officials.

A witness, Ibrahim Danladi, said the church security officials forced the officer to show them the item, which had been placed under one of the chairs in the church.

“He confessed before the people and police that he was the one that put the items under the chair,” Mr Danladi said.

The police officer was later arrested and taken into custody at the divisional police headquarters in Akwanga before he was transferred to state Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Although many of the church members said the item was a bomb, a high ranking police officer who did not want his name in print said it was a teargas canister. He said the police officer was currently serving in Kaduna but was formerly serving in Akwanga and only visited his last place of primary assignment.

When contacted, the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Umar Numan, confirmed the arrest of the police officer. He explained that the officer is under investigation at the state CID.

Mr Numan said the officer was arrested for placing a tear gas canister inside a church during the Good Friday church service. He said the officer will be paraded before journalists on April 22, 2014, Tuesday.

Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekau: “Catch Me If You Can, I Am In Abuja” - See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2014/04/20/boko-haram-leader-abubakar-shekau-catch-can-abuja/#sthash.ESe8o6HN.dpuf

“President Goodluck Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan, you are just too small” Said Abubakar Shekau (B’Haram Leader)

On saturday April 19, Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Boko Haram sect, released a new video where he claimed responsibility for Nyanya bombing.

In the exclusive video by the terrorists group, Abubakar Shekau claimed he is in the Federal capital Territory dares security officials to catch him if they can.

The terrorist leader, Abubakar Shekau who spoke in the 28 minute video, fully dressed as usual in military uniform and carrying an AK-47 rifle slung across his chest and also holding a thick chewing stick in his right hand with a spiral-bound notepaper in his left. He said the quoted word written as above: “President Goodluck Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan, you are just too small”

Culled from:- Osun defender

Updates

Gunmen kidnap Kogi Speaker’s children. Kwakwanso embezzled my campaign fund, Jonathan alleges. Boko Haram abducts 100 schoolgirls in Borno. Obanikoro soiled his hands in Ondo by-election –INEC. Ikorodu moves to produce Fashola’s successor. Punish perpetrators, UN, UK, Canada tell FG. Govt rules out mass burial for victims. NEMA pleads for more blood donation. 2014 Budget: FG administers oaths on procurement officers. Power supply hasn’t improved with privatisation– Survey. Fish, bread prices push inflation to 7.8% –NBS. Toyota Nigeria recalls Hilux, Rav4, Yaris. FG approves new cement standards. NDLEA seizes N228m heroin from Pakistani student. Kogi committed to N49bn Confluence Bridge project – Wada. FAAC Okays Removal Of Fuel Subsidy, Shares N641.38bn. Bomb Scare At NASS, Federal Secretariat In Abuja. Fire Guts UNN Building. US Safety Admin Inspects Abuja, Lagos Airports. British judge admits confussion in Ibori’s case. Alao-Akala, others have case to answer over N11b suit – A’Court. FCTA plans explosive detectors for Abuja buses. Three people have died and more than 100 are unaccounted for after a ferry carrying school students capsized off the coast of South Korea. Lukas Podolski netted a brace as Arsenal came from a goal down to beat West Ham United 3-1 and leapfrog Everton into 4th place on the log. 

PRESIDENT JONATHAN VISITS SCENE OF BUS STATION BOMBING IN ABUJA

President Goodluck jonathan visited the scene of the bus station bombing in Nyanya a few kilometers from Abuja city center. President Jonathan had canceled a planned trip to enable him see the extent of the carnage first 

After visiting the scene , President jonathan spoke to reporters and later visited some injured victims at the hospital.

Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki's comment on nyaya blast

Yet again, we are faced with another great loss of innocent lives at the hands of terrorists in Nigeria.

It's baffling and heartbreaking that scores have been feared dead on a Monday morning attack in Nyanya overhead bridge in the outskirt of Abuja; the growing insecurity which has spanned over 3 years unabated has threatened the unity of the nation, and weaken our socio-economic and political strength. It is unfortunate that in the face of this growing insurgencies, the Federal Government has been unable to overcome the challenge and provide adequate and holistic approach to security for the lives and properties of Nigerians.

Beyond usual promises and consolations to the masses, the Federal Government should improvise and adopt advanced security measures and counter terrorism strategies that can provide adequate security in the nation. There is an urgent need for Political cooperation across the board. I call on Mr President to call a joint meeting of leaders from all political divides , religious and opinion leaders to deliberate on the nation's security plight. Enough of rhetorics and workshop or summit on security matter. What we need now is action and commitment. It is my believe that for the sake of the innocent lives our political resolve must be as strong as the military option.

I sympathize with the families of those affected and pray Almighty Allah comfort them.

 

Atiku's statement on nyaya blast

Atiku Abubakar statement on blast

“I am angered and saddened by the news of multiple explosions that occurred in Nyanya bus park in Abuja this morning.

Join me in praying for the families who have lost loved ones in this incident. It is indeed a terrible tragedy.

We urgently need new methods and strategies to deal with our security issues, including accepting foreign assistance.”