36 dead as explosions rock Biu again

There was multiple bomb explosions in Biu, the biggest town in south of the troubled Borno State on Tuesday, a resident of the town, Ibrahim Isah, said on the telephone.

Though details of the explosions remain sketchy as the extent of damages and number of casualty could not be ascertained on Tuesday afternoon, Isah said the incident occurred at about noon.

He insisted that it was massive and might have led to huge loss of lives.

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US Military To Assist In War Against Boko Haram

The commander of the United States Special Forces Operations in Africa, Maj Gen James Linder has said the United States military will provide communications equipment and intelligence to help African nations in the fight against Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram.

Reuters reported on Tuesday that Linder explained that the gesture was part of the annual US-backed ‘Flintlock’ counter-terrorism exercises this year in Chad, adding that the US will provide the technology that would allow African partners to communicate through cell phones, radios as well as computers.

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Poll shift: We’re in extra-time, says Buhari

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), on Tuesday likened the remaining weeks to the 2015 elections to extra-time in football.

He enjoined party leaders, supporters and members to avoid mistakes that could cost the party the elections by remaining resilient because their patience would be tested in the days ahead.

Buhari said this at the Joint Leaders’ Meeting of the party, held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.

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Jega appears before Senate today over polls

The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission,   Attahiru Jega, to appear before it on   Wednesday(today).

Jega is   expected to brief senators on INEC’s readiness   for the forthcoming March 28 and April 11  elections.

The senate, which resumed plenary   on Tuesday after a 33-day break, took the decision following a motion by its Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba.

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Soldiers shot dead Boko Haram suicide bomber

Soldiers shot dead Boko Haram suicide bomber

Soldiers shot dead a suicide bomber suspected of belonging to Islamist militant group Boko Haram on Monday after he tried to detonate an explosive belt near a military post in the southern Niger town of Bagara, the army said on Tuesday.

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Vacancy - Male Secretary Needed at A Law Firm in Lagos

Employer: Law Firm

Our client is renowned law firm in the country...

Vacancy - Male Secretary 

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos (Ideal candidate MUST be male & should reside close to Victoria Island)

Secretary Job Purpose:
Enhances effectiveness by providing information-management support; representing the law firm to clients and others and also carry out administrative duties assigned from time to time.

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