Tuesday 23 May 2017

Manchester Arena bomber named as British Libyan jihadist, Salman Abedi

The suicide bomber responsible for last night's terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena has been identified and named as Salman Abedi. The 22-year-old detonated a bomb just towards the end of Ariana Grande's concert, leading to the death of 22 people with many others injured.

Abedi's identity was revealed after teams of armed cops swooped on his address in Fallowfield, Manchester. Theresa May had earlier stated that the attacker was known to the authorities prior to the attack and that security services were working to establish if he was acting alone or as part of a terror cell. The police have already arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the attack as investigation continues.

Former Barcelona President, Sandro Rosell has been arrested


Nigeria International, Victor Moses won his first English topflight title on Sunday after his club Chelsea FC, bagged their fifth English premiere league title. His wife and two children were there to celebrate with him.

Ibe Kachikwu vows to resign if Nigeria continues to import fuel come 2019


Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has vowed to resign if Nigeria continues to import fuel by 2019. He made this statement on Monday, during an interview on BBC World Service programme, HardTalk, hosted by Stephen Sackur.
Mr. Kachikwu promised to see to it that the refineries were completed to ensure that there is a future for oil in Nigeria.

Donald Trump condemns 'evil losers' who bombed Manchester last night

US President, Donald Trump has condemned the "evil losers" who carried out the Manchester attack last night. During a joint appearance with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas this morning, Trump said,
 'I extend my deepest condolences to those so terribly injured in this terrorist attack, and to the many killed and the families, so many families, of the victims.
So many young, beautiful, innocent people living and enjoying their lives, murdered by evil losers in life. I won't call them monsters, because they would like that term, they would think that's a great name. I will call them, from now on, losers, because that's what they are." 
He continued to say,

James Bond actor, Sir Roger Moore dies at 89

Legendary James Bond actor, Sir Roger Moore has died at the age of 89,  his family has announced.

In a statement posted on the British actor's official social media accounts, it was revealed that Moore passed away today in Switzerland after a "short but brave battle with cancer".

Buhari will win again if he contests for president- Presidential media aide, Garba Shehu say


Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari, Garba Shehu, on Tuesday said President Buhari will win the Presidential election if he contests again. Speaking to state house correspondents during a press briefing in Abuja to mark the 2nd year anniversary of this government, Garba said  President Buhari has done well and that no one can judge this administration based on the two years it has spent in office. He said:

Tiwa Savage flaunts her 'natural' hair in new photos

As the songstress shared via social media today...

Anti-IPOB Protesters Take Case To American Embassy (Photos)

Members of Stand Up for Peace Movement have gone on a protest in Abuja on Thursday, in reaction to America’s stand that IPOB is not a t...