Independence Day: Nigerian Soldiers Shoot 9-Year-Old Girl

Tragedy was averted in Adamawa state on Independence Day as a 9-year-old girl escaped death by the whiskers after she was hit by a stray bullet from sporadic shooting spree by Nigerian soldiers who were on a journey towards Michika Local Government Area of the state.

The girl named Maryam Mohammed was among other pupils at a Quranic school in Shinco ward area of the state capital, Nigerian Tribune reports.

According to her elder brother, Ibrahim, the soldiers were moving along the Yola-Gombi road around 9:00am, shouting war songs and shooting sporadically into the air when a stray bullet hit Maryam on her left leg.

She was immediately rushed to a specialist hospital where it was confirmed that the bullet passed through her thigh.

Ibrahim said: “We have forwarded our complaint to the ward head, Mallam Aminu who personally came to see her and promised to report the incident to the appropriate authority.”

He added that his little sister was now back home and was responding to treatment.

Lamenting this growing indiscriminate shooting by soldiers resulting in casualties on the side of innocent civilians, residents of Yola, the state capital, decribed the soldiers behavior as unfortunate.

The residents, who complained over the latest shooting on Independence Day, said a nine-year-old girl, Maryam Mohammed, who was among other pupils at a Quranic school in Shinco ward area of the state capital, was hit by the soldiers’ bullets.

One of the residents named Buba Ishaku said: “This type of behaviour is unfortunate. I was around Police Roundabout this morning when the soldiers were passing in convoy and they fired about 50 shots into the air.”

Another resident, Abubakar Haru, added that a woman had suffered a miscarriage due to the indiscriminate shooting of the soldiers.

This is the second of such incident by soldiers, as about two weeks ago, same scenario played out in front of the Federal College of Education, Yola where some soldiers on patrol shot into the air few metres from the college.

Adamawa is one of the states which has been under Boko Haram attacks. Last week, no fewer than 500 houses were destroyed in Kubi and Watu villages by the insurgents.

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Nigeria To Get Electricity From Ghana

In response to the epileptic power supply experienced in Nigeria, a neighboring West African country has decided to export electricity to Nigeria.

Ghanaian President, John Mahama, made the disclosure on Wednesday at the Africa Global Business and Economic Forum held in Dubai, United Arab Emirate, Punch reports.

Ghana President, John Mahama

He said Ghana is planning on exporting thousands of megawatts of electricity to Nigeria, Ivory Coast and other neighbouring countries with power issues. He hinted that his government had made huge investments in power generation that would enable the country to export excess electricity to the aforementioned countries.

“We have given priority to electricity generation in our country. We have prioritized energy in such a way that we want to become the hub for power production in West Africa. We want to generate electricity to the point that excess power can be exported to Nigeria, Ivory Coast and other countries that have power deficit,” Mahama said.

According to him, to accomplish the said goal, Ghana has already secured export-import financing from China, and a special funds from Abu Dhabi to start several power generation projects. He said also revealed that a third hydropower dam project was already at an advanced stage.

Mahama, who was speaking at a panel discussion alongside President Mulatu Wirtu of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, said: “Where Africa faces some of its challenges lies its biggest opportunities. We are leveraging on public-private sector partnership to build infrastructure. Be it roads, electricity, ports or communication systems; if we create the right environment, investors will come.

The Ghanaian President insisted that creating the right environment that will attract foreign direct investment is a key to development. He also urged Kagame and Wirtu to hamper on the need for African governments to strengthen anti-corruption agencies in their various countries.

Mahama further stated that issues of accountability and transparency were very important, adding that there must be mechanism to fight corruption and pointed out that although they all have institutions but the major thing is resourcing them to effectively fight corruption as well as perform effectively.

In his response, Kagame, who also insisted that African leaders must create a system that is not sympathetic to corruption, expressed optimism that such would help attract the required Foreign Direct Investment to the continent.

“It is one thing to have the institutions; it is another thing to allow them to work. Governance and structure must be in place to make them to work. African governments must fix infrastructure, investment in development of education and skills, and also enhance connectivity among African countries,” Kagame said.

It would be recalled that on September 5, 2014, the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the President Goodluck Jonathan administration as an agent of darkness.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government had earlier hinted that improvements in power service delivery enabled significant growth to 4,000MW, as compared to the previous level of 3,000MW.

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Mr Nigeria Celebrates Independence With Photoshoot

Incumbent Mr Nigeria, Emmanuel Ikubese is celebrating Nigeria’s 54th Independence day by posing for these awesome photos.

Below is his message for his fellow Nigerians:

No matter what tribe or religion we represent, we are all Nigerians. Even as we celebrate our independence today lets strive for Peace, Love and Unity in our country. We are ONE. God Bless Nigeria. #ONENIGERIA #HAPPYINDEPENDENCEDAY #OCTOBER1ST

Show love to another tribe that is not yours today in honour of our independence day celebration. Take a selfie or picture with someone from another tribe or something that represents another tribe. Post on instagram. Tag me @emmanuelikubese, and use the hashtag #ONENIGERIA …The coolest and the most creative picture gets something special.

It will be be recalled that Emmanuel Ikubese, who came 2nd At Mr World Contest held a few months back at the Riviera International Conference Centre, Torbay, UK, has expressed his crush on Genevieve Nnaji and Rita Dominic.

The Delta State born entertainer had this to say on why he is attracted to these screen goddesses:

Yes, I used to have a crush on Mercy Johnson until she got married. Then I stopped because it is not good to crush on married women to avoid getting into trouble. Then Genevieve, Rita Dominic and Omotola too. I respect hardworking women a lot. I am still looking forward to the movie where I would play a romantic scene like a boyfriend to Genevieve or Rita. I really love those two.”

It would be also be recalled that just recently, the entertainer released some refreshing set of photos ahead of Mr World contest.

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New Baby Factory Uncovered In Abia State

The baby factories have resurfaced with the Abia State Police Command parading recently arrested suspects.

Many Nigerians thought the era of the proliferation of the so called baby factories in Nigeria has been nipped in the bud but they have resurfaced as the Abia State Police Command has busted another of such factories and arrested two nurses and four pregnant inmates, among whom was one with a two year old baby, disclosing that they were rescued during a raid of a hospital allegedly used as baby factory.

The state's Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, while parading the suspects in the state capital, Umuahia, said though the Medical Director of the private hospital where the nefarious act was being perpetrated had bolted by the time the police got to the facility, the police was on his trail.

The police spokesman say the fleeing doctor and the nurses were using the hospital as shelter for young women with unwanted pregnancy only to buy off the babies upon delivery and in turns sell them to willing buyers.

The Police Command warned dubious medical practitioners and charity homes in the state who use their facilities as baby factories to desist from the wicked act or face the wrath of the law.

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Nigeria, Happy independence day!

Happy 54 Independence celebration and a wonderful new month!!!

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