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Ibrahim Zakzaky, Shi’ites Leader The Human Rights Watch on Wednesday stated that hundreds of Shi’ite Muslims were killed by soldiers and buried in mass graves in an “unjustified” attack earlier this month. The New York-based rights watchdog claimed in a statement that soldiers killed “at least 300” members of the radical Islamic Movement of Nigeria earlier in December when they fired “without any provocation.” It claimed that witnesses said that the soldiers disposed of hundreds of bodies by throwing them in mass graves, making it difficult for the organisation to establish an accurate death toll. The violence erupted on December 12 when members of the Shi’ite group erected a makeshift roadblock during a religious procession, blocking the path of a Nigerian army chief. “It is almost impossible to see how a roadblock by angry young men could justify the killings of hundreds of people,” Africa director at HRW, Daniel Bekele, said. “At best it was a brutal overreaction ...

His father, Comrade Olaniyi Abolaji Olaonipekun has been honoured with a chietaincy title in Ogun state. He was made the Balogun of Alabelapo Land in Itori in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State by the traditional ruler of the land, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Adeola Ishau Balogun, the Olu of Oluke Orile on December 5. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Stating the reason behind the chieftaincy title bestowed on Dagrin’s dad the Olu of Oluke said Comrade Olaonipekun had not only brought development to the land through his notable ventures as a leader but has also contributed to the development of the youth of the community through various idea based activities hence his decision to crown him as the Balogun of Alabelapo land, Itori. Dagrin died April 22, 2010 after he was involved in a ghastly motor accident which happened in the early hours of April 14, 2010. His car collided with a stationary trailer in front of Alakara Police Station, off Agege Motor Roa...

Nigeria's award winning and most sought after video director took to his twitter handle and advised all those aspiring to do internship for cinematography to be careful with rumours making the rounds that he had started training. He tweeted thus: Please Note that I am not offering any form of training/internship, don't be duped by fraudsters'.    ..... Clarence .A. Peters (@ClarenceShotIt) _ Twitter.html click and read.

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A helicopter working for an MTV reality show crashed in western Argentina on Saturday and both people on board were killed, local authorities said. The Bell 206 helicopter crashed as it flew over the reservoir at Potrerillos de Mendoza dam about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) northwest of Buenos Aires, Gianni Vernier, security minister for Mendoza province, told the state news agency Telam. Vernier said the pilot and a technician died. Searchers were unable to retrieve the bodies Saturday because the wreckage was 60 meters (nearly 200 feet) below the surface, Telam said. The cause of the accident was under investigation. MTV issued a statement saying the helicopter was working on "The Challenge," a co-production of MTV and Bunim-Murray Productions, and was flying to a shooting location when it went down. MTV said only two people were on the helicopter and neither was a cast or show crew member. It was the second deadly helicopter accident thi...

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PMB Attends KADAMFEST Opening Ceremony According to a statement issued by Femi Adesina, the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, Buhari expressed gratitude to the artists while declaring the Kaduna Music Festival (KADAMFEST) open on Saturday, December 12. “Many were the efforts made to build a strong party and persuade people that an alternative exists to the incompetence of the PDP. We politicians did our best. But the story of 2015 cannot be honestly told without acknowledging the contributions of creative people to the APC’s success. “Many actors, musicians and writers – from different strands and in various styles- drew Nigerians to the banner of change. In speaking the language of the people, enlightening and mobilising them with words and images they could understand, I doubt if any politician surpassed the likes of Dauda Rarara and other musicians,”  he said. The president commended the artists for giving hope to Nigerians and persuading them to bel...

Finally, its authentic, 22nd December is the date as Alpha Global interlinks will be celebrating ten distinguished personalities in Nollywood to a night of glamour, glitz and paparazzi. the event which will feature celebrity dance challenge with the following actors: Zeb Ejiro Keppy Ekpeyoung Bassey Collins Onwochei Uche Iwuji Shan George Ike Ogbonna Fred Amata Obi Osotule Zik Zulu Okafor Florence Onuma Yemi Sholade Jide Kosoko It will be a night of joy, laugher and merriment with a dinner with the A list for all invited guests. Star performances include: The Lagos City Chorale, Nigeria's multi-international award winning choir, Africa's biggest musical export, 2Face Idibai, Chioma Jesus, Ijodee Dance Centreof Olori Oko Fame, Tee Mac and Nigeria's  best selling gospel artiste; Frank Edwards.  The prestigious event promises to be bigger and mind blowing than the Oscars, Venue is: Bellisimo International Hotels and Resorts Sponsors Incl...