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  Christian Pastor Faces Execution For Apostasy   [ Christian pastor in Iran faces execution for apostasy ] - The UK's Foreign Secretary and the Archbishop of Canterbury intervened today to try to save a Christian pastor in Iran who has refused to renounce his faith to escape a death sentence. An Iranian court gave Youcef Nadarkhani, 34, a third and final chance to avoid hanging, but he replied, "I am resolute in my faith and Christianity and have no wish to recant." The panel of five judges will decide within a week whether to confirm his execution for apostasy, Mohammed Ali Dadkhah, his lawyer, told The (London) Times. William Hague said he "deplored" Pastor Nadarkhani's plight, and a senior Foreign and Commonwealth Office diplomat telephoned the

Breaking News Alert - Friday, September 30, 2011    Gaddafi Spokesman Captured Fleeing Dressed As A Woman   [ Gaddafi mouthpiece caught 'fleeing dressed as a woman' ] - There were also unconfirmed reports that Ibrahim was dressed as a woman as he attempted to flee Sirte, which has been the scene of heavy fighting for several days. A commander for the NTC's Zintan brigade said: "Moussa Ibrahim was captured while driving outside Sirte by fighters from Misurata." Ibrahim became a fixture on news bulletins from the first week of the uprising, lecturing the foreign media from a conference room at the Rixos Hotel in Tripoli on the iniquities of Nato and the West. Like Col Muammar Gaddafi, his whereabouts had been unknown until yesterday. His capture came as

  print   email     More than two years after Michael Jackson went into cardiac arrest at his mansion, the doctor who was treating the "Thriller" singer will come before a jury Tuesday charged with responsibility for his death. Dr. Conrad Murray's trial is expected to give the public a glimpse into the King of Pop's final days as he rehearsed for a series of concerts aimed at restoring a career shattered by a 2005 child molestation trial, despite his acquittal. Jackson's parents, his sisters Janet and La Toya, and other family members are expected to attend the trial, which could run until late October and is being televised live. Medical examiners have determined Jackson's death on June 25, 2009, at his rented Los Angeles mansion was due to an overdose of the powerful anesthetic propofol and sedatives. Prosecutors say Murray caused Jackson's death by giving him propofol as a sleep aid, and failing to monitor him properly. Murray...

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Former governor of Lagos, Sen. Bola Tinubu , appearing before the Code of Conduct Tribunal over alledged operation of several foreign bank accounts, in Abuja on Wednesday. Photo: NAN FG filed additional count charges against Tinubu By Gowon Emakpe September 22, 2011 01:59PM   print   email     The Federal Government, yesterday filed additional charges former governor of Lagos state, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allegedly operating foreign accounts during his eight-year tenure from 1999-2007, in breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers. The prosecutor, Alex Izinyon , informed the tribunal that he has motion seeking to amend the earlier one count charges filed against Tinubu on March 22,to be replaced with a fresh three count charge. He said the charge dated March 22 would now be substituted with the motion dated 19 September but filed on 2Oth of Sepember. Wole Olanipekun who led many Senior Advocates of Nigeria and other lawyers, repre...

‘Tinubu’s trial vindicates Gani Fawehinmi’   print   email     An Abuja-based Non Governmental Organisation, Society for Rule of Law of Nigeria (SRLN), has described the trial of former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal as a vindication of the stance of the late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi (SAN). The group said in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Chima Ubeku that “Gani Fawehinmi would be happy in his grave now. As we look at Tinubu in the dock, our minds went back to that day at Igbosere, Lagos, where legal icon, Gani Fawehinmi, was pelted with sachets of ‘pure water’ by hoodlums sponsored by Tinubu. “Our minds also went back to that human rights lawyer, who masterminded the shameful act just because of a few millions of Naira. “We wonder where those who lined up behind Tinubu then will be hiding their faces were Gani Fawehinmi to be alive.” Referring to when the late legal luminary was purs...

President Goodluck Jonathan avoids naming suspects at bomb site   print   email     President Goodluck Jonathan visited on Saturday the site of a bomb attack at the U.N. building in Abuja, refusing to be drawn on who was to blame but recognising the threat posed by a radical Islamist sect. Authorities put the death toll at 19 in Friday's attack, when a car slammed through security gates of the United Nations offices in the capital, crashed into the basement and exploded, sending vehicles flying and setting the building on fire. "I and all Nigerians are shocked," Jonathan told reporters and emergency workers at the charred U.N. building. "We will work with the U.N. and other world leaders to ensure that terrorism is brought under control." So far there has been no confirmed claim of responsibility for the attack in which the car's driver was killed, possibly making the incident Nigeria's first suicide bombing. However, analysts, secur...

A woman cries during a funeral of victims killed in religious attacks in the Dogo Nahawa village, about 15 km (9 miles) to the capital city of Jos in central Nigeria, March 8, 2010. 14 feared killed in fresh Jos violence By Ugar Ukandi Odey August 30, 2011 10:34AM   print   email     At least fourteen people are reported dead as fresh violence broke out in Jos, Plateau State capital Monday afternoon. Trouble started early in the morning when some members of a Muslim group went for Eid el Fitri prayers at a mosque in Gada Biu area of the town and were resisted by Christians living in the area. By Mid-day, the skirmishes had spread to Dogon Karfe, Massalachin Juma and Unity Junction areas of the town. While security sources are yet to confirm the number of casualties, early reports indicate at least four people were fatally shot by operatives of the security task force in the town at Unity Junction. More than 50 vehicles and 100 mot...

Nigeria solicits Britain's support to address security challenge September 20, 2011 08:18PM   print   email     Nigeria has solicited Britain's support in addressing the security challenges facing it. Bello Mohammed, the Minister of Defence, made the request in Abuja on Tuesday when he received the British High Commissioner, Andrew Lloyd, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. He said the support could be in the areas of intelligence sharing and the supply of surveillance equipment necessary for curbing the menace of terrorism. "I will also like to urge you to appeal to your government to strengthen our co-operation in the fight against terrorism," Mr Mohammed said. "We have some security problems in Nigeria as you are aware and we believe that the Americans, the British as well as the EU are putting a lot of attention in the bid to curb terrorism in all parts of the world. "If our security agencies work together with y...

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16 Sep 2011 Memorize the Scriptures ..."The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart."  Romans 10:8 Nothing pays greater spiritual dividends than memorising Scripture. Your prayer life will be strengthened. Your witnessing will be more effective. Your counselling will be in demand. Your outlook will change. Your mind will become more alert. Your confidence will be enhanced. Your faith will be solidified. Even if you've tried memorising Scripture and given up, try again using these seven simple steps. 1) Choose a time when your mind is free from outside distractions. 2) Learn the reference by repeating it every time you say the verse. Numbers are more difficult to remember than words. 3) Read each verse through several times - both in a whisper and aloud. Hearing yourself say the words helps cement them in your mind. 4) Break the passage into its natural phrases. Learn the reference, then the first phrase. Then repeat the reference and the first phrase as you...

Tyler Perry is richest man in entertainment September 14, 2011 04:44PM   print   email     he highest-earning man in Hollywood is 42 year old actor writer, producer, director and entertainment mogul,  Tyler Perry , who pulled in an impressive $130 million in the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Full list (top 10) below...  1. Tyler Perry, $130 million (£82 million) 2. Jerry Bruckheimer, $113 million (£72 million) 3. Steven Spielberg, $107 million (£68 million) 4. Elton John, $100 million (£63 million) 5. Simon Cowell, $90 million (£57 million) 6. James Patterson, $84 million (£52 million) 7. Dr. Phil McGraw, $80 million (£51 million) 8. Leonardo DiCaprio, $77 million (£49 million) 9. Howard Stern, $76 million (£48 million) 10. Tiger Woods, $75 million (£47.5 million)