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Fire engulfs 5 star Address Hotel in Dubai

A huge fire has broken out in a hotel in Dubai ahead of tonight's New Year's Eve celebrations. Pictures shared on Twitter shows the Address Downtown Dubai hotel engulfed in flames. The fire is said to have started on one of the hotel's balconies.They have also said no one was hurt in the blaze. Ali Al Mutawa, of Dubai's Civil Defence, told 7Days UAE: (more…)

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It’s easier to operate in Ghana than Nigeria – Robbery suspect confesses

So according to this guy, it is far much better to rob people in Ghana and enjoy your splendor there than Nigeria, but don't just talk my word for it read his statement... Read Statement from the Rapid Response Squad A robbery suspect and ex–convict, Wasami Dennis, 32, was arrested by operatives of the RRS in his hideout in Agbole Orile in Lagos. He confessed that it was easier for him to operate in Ghana than Nigeria because Ghanaian are not security conscious like Nigerians. This trans-border robbery suspect hails from Abraka town, Delta State. He was released almos

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South African king sentenced to 12yrs in prison for cruelty towards his subjects

South African king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has been sentenced to 12-years in prison for arson, kidnap and assault of his subjects. King Dalindyebo handed himself over to the Mthatha Correctional Center in Eastern Cape province minutes before midnight on Wednesday, December 30, after failing in an 11th-hour bid to evade incarceration by seeking a retrial or a presidential pardon. But, if the charges are true, why then should he be pardoned? If it were a poor man pardon wouldn't even be on the table of discussion! (more…)

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Buhari’s presidency a misadventure for Nigerians, he remains a dictator – Ayodele Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the return to power of President Muhammadu Buhari as a misadventure for Nigerians, calling on the international community, especially organisations like the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) to focus their attention on human rights abuses and contempt for the rule of law in Nigeria in 2016.” Governor Ayodele Fayose, who said he was not disappointed by the President’s response during his media chat, to question on the disobedient of court orders by the Department of State Security (DSS), added that he had

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Borno govt restricts movement from Dec 31st till Jan 2nd due to Boko Haram attacks

In a bid to stop any possible attack by Boko Haram members during the New Year celebration, the Borno state government has announced the restriction of vehicular movement as from 5.00pm Thursday 31st December 2015, to 6.00am on Saturday 2nd January 2016.  All the restrictions that is going on just leads to the question, is boko haram winning?    Hopefully NO! Borno State Commissioner of Information, Mohammed Bulama, made this known to several newsmen today December 31st "The measure becomes necessary in order to further safeguard lives and property of law abiding ci