EXPLOSION IN MAIDUGURI

About four Improvised Explosive Devices suspected to have been planted by terrorists in Maiduguri the Borno state capital , Thursday, exploded at different locations within the metropolis.

The explosions occurred simultaneously at Baga road, Customs, Gamboru general areas at about 3pm, while that last one in London ciki happened at about 6pm respectively.

An unconfirmed report from a hospital source said, over six dead bodies including security operatives and civilians were brought to the mortuary of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, while those who sustained injuries have been admitted receiving treatment.

When contacted, State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Yuguda Abdullahi said, he was aware of only one blast in Maiduguri where he personally visited the scene, but declined comment on the number of casualties.

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ARTICLE: WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP SMOKING?

Have you ever wondered why people keep smoking even knowing still that they are risking their own live and apparently others?.

Maybe, we call it addiction, but that's no excuse. Why do people keep smoking even knowing that it is adversely affecting their health? Excess of smoking cigarettes can destroy the lungs and some other sensitive parts in the body.

Most tobacco smokers you find around would want to justify smoking by saying it gives them a different kind of feeling, or perhaps prevent them from cold or stuff like that.

But in the long run, have you also found out that most smokers never have any season for smoking?. It has become a norm, and seems too difficult to stop.

I am also wondering what inspires people first to go into smoking which leads them to a never ending habit of smoking. Could it be peer pressure?, for I know so many people who began smoking the very first day their friends/pals took them on a party outing.


As far as health is concern we can never stop talking about this. I know most people out there who are seemly addicted to smoking and are trying very hard to stop this habit.

Smoking is a habit, so are there any steps or measures to follow in order to overcome this habit?

I would like you my reader to write a very short tips or advice in the comment box in anyway you can in order to reach out to those who are battling with smoking habits, your contribution is highly welcome.

Thanks for reading! 

#Why do people keep Smoking -By Ide Thompson

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AC MILIAN STRIKER EL SHAARAWY SIGNS DEAL

AC Milan striker Stephan El Shaarawy has committed his future to the Serie A giants after signing a one-year contract extension.

The 20-year-old Italy international, who has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season, will remain with the Rossoneri until June 30, 2018.

A statement on acmilan.com read: "Stephan El Shaarawy and Milan have prolonged their professional relationship with a signature that arrived today."

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EFCC: 7 SUSPECTED OIL THIEVES ACCUSED

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned seven suspected oil thieves before Justice A. M. Liman of the Federal High Court 1, Benin City.

They were charged for conspiracy and illegal dealing in Petroleum Products.
The accused persons: Paul Ojo, Oduwere Edobor, Lucky Okorie, Andrew Anthony, Kadiri Aloysious, James Aker and Lucky Egbede who were arrested at locations and dates, had in their possessions a truck, bus and kegs loaded with litres of substance suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
 
They all pleaded not guilty to the charges respectively.
One of the charges against them reads,"That you Paul Ojo and Oduwere Edobor and others now at large on or about the 21st day of January, 2013, along Sapele Road, Benin City, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did conspire with each other to commit felony to wit dealing in Petroleum Products without appropriate authority and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 3(6) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act CAP M17 of the Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) Act. 2007 and punishable under section 1(17) of the same Act."

Justice Liman granted them bail in the sum of N500, 000 and a surety in like sum respectively. Sureties must have landed property which title deed must be sighted and verified by the bailiff of the court.
The matter has been adjourned to 26th March and 17th April, 2013 for trial respectively.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY (PRESIDENT GOODLUCK LOOKING SIMPLY SMART IN NATIVE ATTIRE)

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CAN THE TITANIC SHIP BE REBUILT?

An Australian billionaire plans to build an ''unsinkable'' version of the Titanic, 100 years after the original sank after hitting an iceberg.

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Titanic II is expected to make its maiden voyage from England to North America, the old Titanic route, in late 2016.
''It is going to be designed so it won't sink," mining and tourism tycoon Clive Palmer told reporters.
"It will be designed as a modern ship with all the technology to ensure that doesn't happen.''

The original Titanic was the largest liner in the world when it was launched and dubbed "virtually unsinkable" at the time.
It sank after hitting an iceberg on 15 April, 1912, killing 1,517 passengers and crew.
Mr Palmer said his new shipping company, Blue Star Line Pty Ltd, had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese state-owned company CSC Jinling Shipyard to build Titanic II.
The original ship was operated by the White Star Line.
The design work has started for the new Titanic, which will have the same dimension as its old version with 840 rooms and nine decks.

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PHOTOS OF DAREY AND KIM @ "LOVE LIKE A MOVIE CONCERT"

DAREY & KIM

Dapper: Darey and Kim Kardashian at the ‘Love Like a Movie’ concert

US TV reality star Kim Kardashian made her way to Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, February 16, 2013 for R&B singer Darey’s ‘Love Like a Movie’ concert which took place at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island on February 17.

Kim, dressed in a  short black leather dress met up with dapper looking Darey, who looked exquisite in his black tuxedo. The pair made red carpet rounds and had a quick chat with the media.

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Kim Kardashian

 

 

 

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