Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari joins his counterparts from across Europe and the rest of the world to commiserate with Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel and Belgians,over the loss suffered in Tuesday, March 22, terrorist attackson the Zaventem Airport and Maalbeek Metro Station, Brussels, and to condemning the atrocious attacks.
President Buhari in a statement released through the office of theSpecial Adviser to the President onMedia & Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, stated that the horrific attack on Brusselsenforces the need for greater international cooperation to effectively confront and destroy global terrorism and its perpetrators.
A video of one of the candidates of Rivers states , Nigeria; from March 19, 2016, election re-run, Azubuike Nwajoku, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who reportedly stormed one of the voting centers, to demand for a re-fund of money, from an official has gone viral.
From the clip, it appeared the obviously fraustrated candidate, peharps because the situation did not go as anticipated, ran (battle ready) to the polling-unit, demanding for his money.
...."where is my money...where is my f%$&king money" he pulled the officer's table, brought out his phone to call 'who knows??'....
"I don't have any problem with anybody, I have problem with you"- Azubuike was seen and heard, telling the polling unit officer, as one of the security personnel intervened.
The Clip:
Other officials at the unit could be heard asking Azubike- "what's your problem?". His men were eventually pushed out of the room.
An official was heard, quoting the Constitution to the candidate. Can you beat that?.
"Do or Die Politics" (DDP); this is one of the many issues that beclouds the Nigerian political system. Where touts run for positions, at all levels of governance, simply because those who should be vying for such positions, who know the Constitution, those with integrity, shy away from doing so.
With this group of people infesting the political system, how can the country move forward.
Nigerian economist, visionary entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, united Bank for Africa, Transcorp and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, turned 53 today, March 22.
Here's wishing you Sir, many more fulfilling years.
U.S President Barack Obama has ordered that the United Statesflag be flown at half-staff at the White House as a mark of respect to victims of March 22 terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium.
The half-staff flag is to be flown in all public building and grounds, Military posts, Naval stations and Vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and in all United States and territories until Saturday, March 26th, 2016.
Three men captured in cctv video at Zaventem Airport are believed to be responsible for the deadly attack carried out at the Departure Hall of Zaventem Airport, Brussels, Belgium.
The two men in dark colored top (to the left) were believed to be suicide bombers who detonated themselves in the attack, while the man in light colored jacket and a dark hat (to the right) is suspected to have played a key role in the airport attack and still at large.
Terror attacks at 8:20 local time, Tuesday, March 22, at Zaventem Airport and MaelbeekMetro station left about 34 people dead and over a hundred and twenty injured. A third bomb found at the airport was reportedly destroyed by security.
World leaders, organizations and celebrities from around the world have expressed their condolences and solidarity with Belgium. Authorities said Zaventem Airport will be closed on Wednesday, however, it is hoped that it will be open on Thursday. Two bombers died in the attack, ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Four days after the capture of Paris attack prime suspect Salah Abdeslam, not less than 13 people were reported dead and 35 wounded in two explosions that ripped though Zaventem, Brussels's Airport on Tuesday, March 22.
Thethird explosion was reportedly carried Maalbeek Metro train, details of casualties is unclear but reports of injuries are emerging.
People are being evacuated, while all subway stations have been closed after smoke has been detected close to EU headquarters, all flights to and fro Brussels have also been cancelled.
The attack was carried out by members of the Isis terrorist group.Belgian terror alert has been raised to the highest level. In response this these attacks, international travel security have been stepped up.
