Picture: Deputy Minority Leader Jumps National Assembly Fence

President Jonathan marks 57th birthday

Happy birthday to our amiable president, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan!

Spain's Duchess of Alba, dies aged 88 after developing pneumonia

Spain's Duchess of Alba, one of Europe's wealthiest aristocrats, died on Thursday, aged 88, after a short illness, media said.

The owner of fabulous palaces and priceless works of art, Maria del Rosario Cayetana Alfonsa Victoria Eugenia Francisca Fitz-James Stuart y Silva, known as 'Cayetana', was known for her flamboyant lifestyle and was the world's most titled person, according to the Guinness Book of Records.

A spokesman for the duchess' Duenas Palace residence in Seville said she died there today from pneumonia. 

NASS: Lawmakers Tear gassed

At last the Speaker gets access into the Green Chamber.
Find excepts of Hon. Aminu Tambuwal Spokesman, when he tweeted early this morning.

See the Face of the Man that Caused the Nyanya Bombing

See the face of the suspected suicide bomber that master minded the Nyanya bombings yesterday.

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Bomb Explodes in Abuja, leaving over 200 people dead.

Pictures of  dead bodies at the Maitama General Hospital.

An explosion has occurred  at the Nyanya area of  Abuja. An eye witness report says the bomb exploded at about 6:45am today at a car park popularly known as El-rufai park.

Over 200 persons have been feared dead and scores injured. Although no official statement has been made yet by the authorities concern as regards causalities recorded.

Meanwhile President Goodluck Jonathan has cancelled his earlier scheduled official  trip to Ibadan, to enable him visit the trouble scene.

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Police In Abuja Say They Are Not Sure Gunmen Attacked Stella Oduah’s Car

The police in the Federal Capital Territory said on Monday night that they are examining metals purportedly fired by gunmen who reportedly shot at a car belonging to the Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah, in Abuja.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Altine Daniel, speaking for the police, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)that the incident occurred at about 10PM on Friday, but was only reported to the police on Monday. 
Confirming the incident, the minister’s spokesperson, Joe Obi claimed that the shooting took place at Ministers’ Hill in Maitama area of the Federal capital territory, Abuja.
It was not clear if the vehicle was the Minister’s private car, or an official one, but Ms. Daniel also said Ms. Oduah was not in the vehicle when the incident took place.
According to the police spokesperson, some strange metal objects were discovered in the vehicle, which will be subjected to ballistics examination.
Mrs. Oduah recently stepped into hot water when news broke she   authorized the purchase with official funds of two bullet proof cars by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for her use.
Returning from the United Kingdom on Sunday, President Goodluck Jonathan confirmed that he had received the report of a three-man committee he set up to probe the role of the Minister in it. 
Nigerians are calling for the Minister to be prosecuted, but Mr. Jonathan did not say if any action would be taken.
One analyst contacted by SaharaReporters tonight said Friday’s ‘attack’ might have been something stage-managed to attract some sympathy to the Minister. 

Courtesy: Saharareporters