UK Troops in Rescue Mission as Nigeria MIlitary Locate Abducted School Girls

Even at the rising of global outrage over the kidnapping of more than 200 female students from the dormitories of the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, the United Kingdom are sending specialist teams and soldiers to Nigeria.
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Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, claims that the country's military had found the location of more than 200 missing Chibok schoolgirls

Earlier at least 7 countries agreed to send experts and troops to Nigeria to assist in the search for the students, among them are USA, UK, France, China, Canada, Iran and Israel.

Following claims by Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, that the country's military had found the location of more than 200 missing schoolgirls, the British soldiers were send to join the local forces in Nigeria to help rescue the girls. 

According to British media, the UK government said they are determined to give President Goodluck Jonathan all the help his country needs at this time. Although Badeh claims that they know the girl's whereabouts no military attack is planned as they don't want to provoke the girls' killing.

He said: "The good news for the girls is that we know where they are but we cannot tell you, we cannot come and tell you military secrets here. Just leave us alone, we are working, we would get the girls back."

British forces are looking at sending more troops to Western Nigeria to assist and train Nigerian forces. Nevertheless the number of troops was not specified.
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Michael Adebolajo appeals life imprisonment sentence

He took someone's life but doesn't want to spend the rest of his life in prison. Michael Adebolajo, one of the two British men who butchered English soldier, Lee Rugby last year, today launched an appeal against his sentence. Adebolajo was sentenced to life in prison in February 2014 without the possibility of parole, while his accomplice, Michael Adebowale was given life with a minimum term of 45 years.

While handing out the sentence, the judge said Michael was condemned to life imprisonment without any minimum years because he led the attack on the soldier and "had no prospects of rehabilitation".

Adebolajo and Adebowale killed the father of one in broad daylight near Woolwich Barracks in south east London on May 22nd 2013.

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DAMN! Davido's Concert Shut Down in New York by NYPD

Seriously it no joke for ones event to be shut because of crowd control, it can only happen to a special artist just like Davido.

The New York Police Department last night March 28th shut down Davido's concert which held at Pulse 48 in Brooklyn because the concert was overbooked, leading to safety concerns. People going to the concert caused shut down of two blocks in Brooklyn, forcing the police to intervene.

The show yesterday was supposed to be Davido's first show as he kicks off US/Canada Tour 2014. He has a show in D.C today and Minnesota tomorrow. Then Dallas, Texas on Friday the 4th of April, then makes a final stop in Toronto, Canada on the 5th of April.

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World Leaders Felicitate with Nigeria On her Centenary Anniversary

Inspite of the insurgencies threatening the nation World leaders on Thursday took turns to felicitate with Nigeria on her centenary anniversary celebrations. They urged her to take her prime place in the comity of nations.

  Meanwhile, free movement of Nigerians and foreign dignitaries in Abuja as the nation celebrated its centenary yesterday was hampered by fuel scarcity.

  Some of the leaders who sent congratulatory messages to Nigerian leader included;

the British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II; President Francois Hollande of France, who personally attended the International Conference on Human Security, Peace and Development: Agenda for 21st Century Africa.”

Other leaders who were present at the celebration included the Presidents of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh; Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore; Ali Bongo Odimba of Gabon; Idriss Deby of Chad; Yaya Boni of Benin Republic; Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, former Secretary-General of Organisation of African Unity (OAU) Location ; Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of Ethiopia.

  Others included Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia; Jose Manuel Baroso, President of the European Commission; Mrs. Joyce Banda of Malawi; Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of Mauritania; Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali; Hifikepunye Pohamba of Namibia as well as Mohamadou Issoufou of Niger Republic.

  The leaders spoke extensively on the warmth relationship between Nigeria and their respective countries.

  In a written message delivered to President Jonathan yesterday by Britain’s Minister for Africa, Mr. Mark Simmonds, Queen Elizabeth II conveyed her best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Nigeria.

  “On the occasion of the Republic of Nigeria celebrating 100 years since the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria, I send the people of Nigeria my warmest congratulations.

 “I have fond memories of my first visit to Nigeria in 1956 and again in 2003 as Head of the Commonwealth.

  “The links between our two countries have deepened over the past 100 years and I hope they will continue to do so.

  “I would like to convey my best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Nigeria,” she wrote.

  The Ethiopian premier, in his presentations, stressed the need for African leaders to address the root cause of some of the problems confronting the continent, more especially in addressing the needs of the youths.

  According to him, “ensuring security means we as leaders have to address the issues that cause the untold human suffering which our countries have been noted for, failure of which have been series of conflicts.

  “The only way Africa can break the cycle of violence is through the promotion of good governance evolving policies that would guarantee sustainable development of the continent.”

  The Liberian President, who spoke on her country’s experience, noted that the future of the continent would be guaranteed if strong continental leaders like Nigeria showed clear example.

  Johnson, who recalled the great role Nigeria played in restoring law and order to her country during its almost decade-long civil war, noted, however, that the country was yet to shed the toga of the conflict as has been seen from her unstable economy.

  Baroso, who commended Nigerian leadership both at regional and international affairs, called for co-operation from other African countries with Nigeria in order to ensure secured continent free of crisis.

  Simmonds, who read the speech of the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, said Nigeria, despite her initial challenges, had the prospect of leading other African countries, but noted that only Nigerians hold the key to its development.

  His words: “Nigeria has a great future of prosperity; the choice that Nigerians make in determining their future is entirely theirs, but the UK will continue to assist Nigeria in tackling extremism and terrorism.”

  He used the opportunity to challenge African leaders present at the occasion to work towards producing leaders who will leave strong legacy behind after they might have gone, citing the example of the late South African President, Nelson Mandela who the world celebrated because of his selflessness and spirit of reconciliation.

  Banda, in her intervention, called on Nigeria not to shirk in its responsibility of leading the continent to its destiny. She deplored the recent attack on a college in Yobe State, noting: “As a mother and grandmother, I see the killings in some parts of Nigeria as shocking and saddening. But I can assure you that Malawi will continue to lend its voice on matters that will help in restoring peace in Nigeria.

  Among former Nigerian leaders that graced the conference yesterday included Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former President Shehu Shagari, Chief Ernest Shonekan, former Vice President Alex Ekwueme and ex-Chief of General Staff (CGS), Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya. There was also former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, as well as former Minister of External Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari. 

  Though the situation abated later in the afternoon, fuel shortage in Abuja caused gridlock as queues blocked most of the access roads within the city.

  Commercial taxi operators also took the advantage of the situation by increasing fares which resulted in some dignitaries’ late arrival at the International Conference Centre, venue of the event.

  The Guardian gathered that the inability of the country to meet its domestic fuel consumption has been linked to non-granting of autonomy to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

  It was gathered that government’s bureaucratic bottlenecks that have been embedded in the operations of the national oil company often resulted in operational delays, especially in the process of award of contracts for the maintenance of critical infrastructure such as refineries, pipelines, strategic reserves, among others.

  Some of the reasons deduced for the consistently non-performing of refineries is the lack of power to award contracts for the refurbishment of the refineries and many layer of approving authorities that the NNPC has to go through before core maintenance work can be executed.

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WAEC Time Table on Ide Thompson Blog

WAEC Timetable 2014/15 May/June Examination

Monday, 24th March to Thursday – 10th April, 2014
FOOD & NUT PRACTICAL —- Time will be fixed
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Tuesday, 1st April, 2014

Civic Education 2 (Essay) —————– 08.30am – 10.30am

Civic Education 1 (Obj) ——————- 10.30am – 11.30am

Data Processing 2 (Essay) —————– 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Data Processing 1 (Obj) ——————- 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Painting and Decorating 2 (Essay) ———– 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Painting and Decorating 1 (Obj) ———— 3.00pm – 4.00pm
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Wednesday, 2nd April, 2014
Hausa 2 (Essay) ——————— 8.30am – 10.30am

Hausa 1 (Obj) ———————– 10.30am – 11.30am

Igbo 2 (Essay) ———————- 8.30am – 10.30am

Igbo 1 (Obj) ———————— 10.30am – 11.30am

Yoruba 2 (Essay) ——————– 8.30am – 10.30am

Yoruba 1 (Obj) ——————— 10.30am – 11.30am

Edo 2 (Essay) ———————- 8.30am – 10.30am

Edo 1 (Obj) ———————– 10.30am – 11.30am

Efik 2 (Essay) ——————– 8.30am – 10.30am

Efik 1 (Obj) ———————- 10.30am – 11.30am

Ibibio 2 (Essay) —————— 8.30am – 10.30am

Ibibio 1 (Obj) ——————– 10.30am – 11.30am

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Thursday, 3rd April, 2014:

Physics 3 (Practical) (Alt A) ———- 8.30am – 11.15am(1st set)

Physics 3 (Practical) (Alt A)——– 11.40am – 2.25pm(2nd set)

Physical Education 3 (Theory of Practice) —– 2pm – 4pm
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Friday, 4th April, 2014
English Language 2 (Essay) ———- 8.30am – 10.30am

English Language 1 (Obj) ———— 10.30am – 11.30am

English Language 3 (Oral) ———– 2.30pm – 3.15pm

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Monday, 7th April, 2014:

Literature 1(Obj) —————– 8.30am – 9.30am

Literature 2(Essay) ————— 9.30am – 10.45am

Literature 3(Essay) ————— 1.00pm – 3.30pm

+Tuesday, 8th April, 2014:

Geography 2(Essay) —————- 8.30am – 10.30am

Geography 1(Obj) —————— 10.30am – 11.30am

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Wednesday, 9th April, 2014

Physics 2(Essay) ————— 8.30am – 10.30am

Physics 1(Obj) —————– 10.00am – 11.15am

Geography 3(Practical & Physical Geo) ——– 1.00pm – 2.50pm

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Thursday, 10th April, 2014

Chemistry 3(Practical) (Alt A) ————– 8.30am – 10.30am(1st Set)

Chemistry 3(Practical) (Alt A) ————– 11.00am – 1.00pm(2nd Set)

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Friday, 11th April, 2014
Computer Studies 2 (Essay) ————- 8.30am – 9.30am

Computer Studies 1 (Obj) ————— 9.30am – 10.30am

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Monday, 14th April, 2014:

Government 2 (Essay) —————- 8.30am – 10.30am

Government 1 (Obj) —————— 10.30am – 11.30am

Physics 3(Practical) ( Alt. B) ——— 08.30am – 11.15am(1st Set)

Physics 3(Practical) (Alt. B) ———- 11.40am – 3.25pm(2nd Set)

Computer Studies (Practical) ———– 8.30am – 10.30am(1st Set)

Computer Studies (Practical) ————11.00am – 1.00pm(2nd Set)

Foods & Nut 2(Essay) —————- 1.00pm – 2.15pm

Foods & Nut 1(Obj) —————— 2.15pm – 3.15pm

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Tuesday, 15th April, 2014

Chemistry 2(Essay) ———— 10.45am – 12.45pm

Chemistry 1(Obj) ————– 12.45pm – 1.45pm

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Wednesday, 16th April, 2014
Financial Accounting 2(Essay) ———— 8.30am – 11.00am

Financial Accounting 1(Obj) ————– 11.00am – 12.00pm

Biology 2(Essay) ———— 1.00pm – 2.40pm

Biology 1(Obj) ————– 2.40pm. – 3.30pm

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Thursday, 17th April, 2014:

Agric Science 3(Practical) ———– 8.30am – 10.30am(1st Set)

Agric Science 3(Practical) ———— 11.00am – 1.30pm(2nd Set)

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Wednesday, 23rd April, 2014:

Economics 2 (Essay) —————- 8.30am – 10.30am

Economics 1 (Obj) —————— 10.30pm – 22.30pm

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Thursday, 24th April, 2014:

Mathematics 2(Essay) ————- 8.30am – 11.00am

Mathematics 1(Obj) ————— 1.00pm – 2.30pm

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Friday, 25th April, 2014:

History 2(Essay) ————– 8.30am – 10.30am

History 1(Obj) ————— 10.30am – 11.30am

Chemistry 3(Practical) (Alt. B) ——— 8.30am – 10.30am(1st Set)

Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alt. B) ——— 11.00am – 1.00pm(2nd Set)

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Tuesday, 29th April, 2014

Office Practice 2(Essay) ——— 1.00pm – 3.10pm

Office Practice 1 (Obj) ——— 3.10 – 4.10pm

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Wednesday, 30th April, 2014
Biology 3(Practical) (Alt. A) ———- 8.30am – 10.30am

Biology 3(Practical) (Alt. A) ———- 10.30am – 12.30pm

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Tuesday, 6th May, 2014
Agric Science 2(Essay) ————- 8.30am – 10.40am

Agric Science 1(Obj) ————— 10.40am – 11.30am

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Friday, 9th May, 2014
Further Mathematics 2(Essay) ———- 8.30am – 11.00am

Further Mathematics 1(Obj) ———– 2.30pm – 4.00pm

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Tuesday, 13th May, 2014:

Christian Religious Studies 2(Essay) ——– 8.30am – 10.30am

Christian Religious Studies 2(Obj) ——— 10.30am – 11.30am

Islamic Studies 2(Essay) ———– 8.30am – 10.30am

Islamic Studies 1 (Obj) ———- 10.30am – 11.20am

Commerce 2(Essay) ———— 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Commerce 1 (Obj) ————- 3.00pm – 3.50pm

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Wednesday, 14th May, 2014:

Health Science 3(Alt. to Practical) ——— 8.30am – 10.15am

Health Science 2(Essay) ———— 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Health Science 1 (Obj) ———— 2.30pm – 3.30pm

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Thursday, 15th May, 2014:

Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) – 8.30am – 10.15am

Technical Drawing 1 (Obj) – 10.15am – 11.15am

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A NEW SCIENTIFIC VALUE FOR DRINKING WATER IN THE MORNING

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:

Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.

METHOD OF TREATMENT
1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water

2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minute

3.. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.

4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours

5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.

6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.

The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure (30 days)
2. Gastric (10 days)
3. Diabetes (30 days)
4. Constipation (10 days)
5. Cancer (180 days)
6. TB (90 days)
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards – daily..

This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.
It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.

This makes sense .. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain...

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you.
It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.

Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.
Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

A serious note about heart attacks:

• Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting,
• Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
• You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.
• Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
• 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.
• Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive...
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you care abou

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SANUSI COULD RETURN TODAY OR TOMORROW IF..."President Goodluck Jonathan

Secretary to the Government to the Federation Anyim Pius Anyim has asked the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) to audit the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Acting on President Goodluck Jonathan’s directive, Anyim gave the FRCN six weeks to do job.

The audit is to examine the books showing how suspended CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has run the apex bank.

The President said Sanusi remained the CBN governor and would be allowed back to the office “today or tomorrow”, if he was cleared at the end of investigation.

Sanusi was suspended last Thursday for alleged “misconduct” and “financial recklessness”. He denied any wrongdoing, challenging his accusers to open the books.

The presidential directive to the FRCN is believed to be a response to Sanusi’s stand on the row between him and the authorities.

The fresh audit is a follow-up to an earlier on by auditing giants Coopers and Lybrand.

Sanusi has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of being unable to account for $20 billion oil revenue. The argument was still raging when he was suddenly suspended – an action the President defended last night.

Dr Jonathan said he has “absolute power” to suspend Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from office.

According to him, it would have been inappropriate to have allowed Sanusi to remain in office while the report of the FRCN, which indicted the CBN 2012 audit report, was being considered. He said because Sanusi is the chairman of the CBN board of directors, it was mandatory for him to be out of office during investigation.

Dr Sarah Alade, the most senior deputy governor was appointed to act for Sanusi. Zenith Bank Managing Director Godwin Emefiele has been nominated as CBN governor, to take office on June 2 when Sanusi’s tenure is due to end. The Senate is yet to confirm the appointment.

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