Over 20 Persons Including Two Policemen Killed In Plateau

The incessant attacks on villages around Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, north central Nigeria have continued unabated with the killing of about 20 persons in the early hours of Tuesday including two policemen in the state command.

Confirming the death of the policemen, the acting spokesperson for the special task force in the state, Navy Lieutenant Jude Akpa stated that a team of police personnel was attacked at about 3:00 am on Tuesday as they were patrolling the crisis-ridden area, killing two of the patrol team during the shootout.A member representing Riyom constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Daniel Dem confirmed that no fewer than 25 people were killed in the two communities of Dajak and Attakar in the local government.

I am tired of hearing about these killings.

Kano Blast: Death Toll Rises To 70

The number of casualties from Monday’s bomb blast in a luxurious bus park in Kano state, has risen to 70
Tobias Idika, the President of the Ohaneze Ndi Igbo and a witness to the blast told Channels Television that 70 people have been confirmed dead and residents are still trying to identify their relatives.

According to Mr. Idika, five buses were fully loaded with passengers ready to take off when a golf vehicle suspected to be laden with explosives drove into the park and exploded.According to Mr Idika, many people died instantly while a yet to be known number of the people were admitted in hospitals across the state for various injuries.

Suicide Bombers

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Musa Daura, while addressing a news conference on Tuesday, claimed that only 22 people were so far discovered dead from the blast while 65 others sustained injuries.The Police boss revealed that two suicide bombers drove a blue coloured car into luxurious bus park along New Road in Sabon Gari of the city.He added that investigation is on-going to further ascertain the extent of the casualties.The affected area has been cordoned off and search operation by the Joint Security Forces is on-going.

The Police commission has called on residents to keep calm and continue their normal businesses as the command will continue to protect their lives and property.Meanwhile a police woman Hajiya Maimuna who was attached to Zone One police headquarters in the state was shot dead along farm center within the metropolis this morning.

Courtesy: Channels TV

Tuface Tops MTV Base Chart

Popular musician Innocent Idibia also known as Tuface Idibia has ranked top place in the inaugural chart with his hit single Ihe Neme.Close on 2Face’s heels were P-Square with “Alingo” while Ice Prince’s “More” clocked in at number 3. Other artists featuring in the top 10 included Banky W., Iyanya, Burna Boy and the late Goldie, with “Skibobo”.Every week, The Official Naija Chart is decided by a panel of Nigerian broadcasters and music specialists .As of the second episode, Bella Naija music editor Onos Ariyo will be joining DJ Jimmy Jatt, Cool FM’s DJ Xclusive, DJ Humility and Big Time(Rhythm FM), DJ Case and Toolz (The Beat FM) and Osagie Alonge (Nigerian Entertainment Today) on the judging panel.The full Official Naija Top 10
2face – Ihe Neme
P-Square – Alingo
Ice Prince – More
Banky W. – Yes/No
Iyanya – Your Waist
Burna Boy – Tonight
Goldie – Skibobo
Phyno ft Olamide – Ghostmode
LOS – Bad Guy P
Olamide – first of all