Update: Turkey Summons Russian Ambassador Over Downed Su-24

Turkey has summoned the Russian Minister Counsellor over the downed Su-24, according to the embassy press representative Igor Mityakov.

The Russian Minister Counsellor in Ankara has been summoned to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Russian embassy confirmed.

“The Embassy confirms that Russian Embassy Minister Counsellor in Ankara Sergei Panov has been summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. We will make no comments on the subject of discussion,” Mityakov said.

A Russian Su-24 was shot down over Syria on Tuesday, according to reports from the Russian Defense Ministry. The two pilots were able to eject from the plane, although their current fate is unknown.

Downing of Su-24 'Will Have Serious Consequences' for Russia-Turkey Ties
Tragedy with Russian Su-24 downed in Syria to have serious consequences for Moscow-Ankara relations, Vladimir Putin stated.

The Russian president underscored that "either way, our pilots and our plane were not posing a threat to the Republic of Turkey."  

“This tragic event will have serious consequences for Russian-Turkish relations. We have always regarded Turkey not only as a close neighbor, but also as a friendly state. I don’t know who needed what was done today, but we didn’t in any case,” Putin said during a meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II in Sochi.

Russia will analyze everything that happened with its crashed Su-24 military aircraft in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.
"We will, of course, carefully analyze everything that happened," Putin said at a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II.

"Instead of contacting us immediately Turkey addressed their  NATO partners  — as if it was us who downed their plane, not vice versa," Putin said.
"Our jet fell six kilometers away from the border, within Syrian arispace."
The Russian Su-24 was directly tasked with the fight against the Islamic State group, carrying out preventative airstrikes against terrorists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.

"They were carrying out an operation to combat IS. Northern Latakia is a mountainous region where militants are gathered, mostly natives of the Russian Federation. In this sense, they were carrying out their direct task of preventative strikes against terrorists who could return to Russia at any time. These are, of course, people who must be considered international terrorists," Putin said at a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II.
A Russian Su-24 was shot down over Syria on Tuesday, according to reports from the Russian Defense Ministry. The two pilots were able to eject from the plane, although their current fate is unknown.

NATO Calls Emergency Meeting After Russian Su-24 Downed Over Syria

NATO has called an emergency meeting after Russian Su-24 jet was downed over the Turkish-Syrian border.

The NATO ambassadors will meet in Brussels at 5 pm (4 pm GMT).

"The meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will be held at 5 pm (4 pm GMT) at Turkey's request," the NATO representative said.

NATO is monitoring the situation closely, the representative added. The Alliance is in close contact with the Turkish government.

The Russian Su-24 military aircraft that crashed in Syria earlier in the day was downed by an air-to-air missile from a Turkish plane, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday, describing the incident as a "stab in the back."

Putin added that the aircraft was around a kilometer (0.6 miles) from Turkey when it was hit.

Earlier in the day it was reported that the Russian Su-24 Fencer jet crashed in Syria with two people aboard. Ankara claims Turkish F-16s shot down the plane because it violated the country's airspace. Contrary to Ankara’s accusations, the Russian Defense Ministry said the Russian jet did not violate Turkish airspace and cited objective monitoring data as proof.

According to initial ministry information, both pilots were able to eject from the airplane. Their current condition and whereabouts have not been released.

Lesson Learnt From The Death Of Kogi State Gubernatorial Candidate Audu Abubakar

I was filled with awe when I first came across the news of the death of Kogi State gubernatorial candidate Abubakar Audu who was initially announced the winner of the governorship election across various media outlets but surprisingly, the election was declared inconclusive by INEC with the plan of subsequent elections announced.

The cause of the death still remains sketchy as different stories have emanated as regard the cause of his death. Some sources say it was a cardiac arrest while others claim he was vomiting blood before his death which can be attributed to food poisoning or a spiritual attack as some other sources claimed.

Troops Engage In Clearance Operation,Destroy More Boko Haram Camps In Borno(pics

Over the weekend,Nigerian troops were engaged in a clearance operation in Gramari village, Damboa local government area of Borno state. Several rifles, ammunition, bomb making devices and other ammunitions were recovered during the operations.At least 30 bags of grains looted from villages Boko Haram terrorists were recovered. Also,close to a dozen drums containing petrol were found at the insurgents hideout. Kudos to our troops

Photo: EFCC declares man wanted for withdrawing N45m mistakenly credited into his account

The public is hereby notified that Jerry Ogbonna Obike Phillip, whose photograph appears below, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a case of stealing. Phillip allegedly withdrew the sum of N45, 000,000.00 (Forty Five million naira) which was mistakenly credited into his account in a new generation bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria before the money could be reversed to its rightful owner. 

Abubakar Audu buried. Sands poured into grave amidst tears

Abubakar Audu buried. Now laid in grave as Imams offer prayers. Sands poured into grave amidst tears and sorrow. Abubakar Audu not risen. details soon

Nnamdi Kanu Appears In Court

The leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, has arrived the Abuja Chief Magistrate Court to answer criminal charges brought against him by the Federal Government. The court had ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to produce Mr. Kanu unfailingly before it on Monday. Kanu had earlier failed to appear in court as the prosecution counsel, Mr Moses Idakwo, told the court that the IPOD leader was not brought to court because of an application challenging the jurisdiction of the court to continue the trial, which was already slated for hearing. Following the absence of the accused person, Magistrate Shuaibu Usman ordered the DSS to produce him on November 23, to enable him identify his legal team. Mr Nnamdi Kanu is standing trial for alleged criminal conspiracy, managing and belonging to an unlawful society and criminal intimidation contrary to sections 97 and 397 of the penal code. Kanu was arrested on October 18 by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on his arrival from the United Kingdom.

Catholic Priest Slumps And Dies In Anambra During Church Service

Catholic faithful in Umuchu town in Aguata local government of Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, have been thrown into mourning after their priest slumped on the church altar and died while celebrating mass.

The priest, Rev Father Emmanuel Idika, slumped at Our Lady of Fatima parish in Umuchu while he was conducting mass. After he slumped, church workers rushed to the altar and took him to a hospital but before doctors could attend to him, he was dead.
The 82-year-old Idika who hailled from Umunze in Orumba South in Anambra, was posted to the parish after he retired from active priesthood.

Over 400,000 Jobs Created In 3rd Quarter - NBS

Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that a total of 475,180 new jobs were created in the third quarter of 2015. In its third quarter survey, the NBS explained that this represents an increase of 236.1 per cent, compared with the previous quarter, and 36 per cent compared to the third quarter of 2014. According to the Bureau, the increase in the number of jobs was driven mainly by informal sector jobs, which accounted for 90.2 per cent. The labour force population increased to 75.9 million from 74 million in the second quater, representing an increase in the labour force by 2.60 per cent. It was followed by formal sector jobs, which accounted for 8.8 per cent, while the public sector generated 4,818 jobs, representing 1.01 per cent of jobs in the period under review. The informal sector accounted for over 90 per cent of total jobs in the third quater, and were predominantly in rural agricultural activities.

Audu Vomited Blood Before His Death - Daily Post

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Abubakar Audu, who died on Sunday vomited blood before he gave up the ghost. The media reported that he died of undisclosed medical reasons. While some attributed it to heart attack, others speculated different causes. Speaking to DAILY POST, a source close to the family said his relatives narrated how he died.

Lawyers To INEC: Death Of APC Candidate Does Not Invalidate Election

Lawyers yesterday told the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) that the death of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not invalide the on-going election in the state.  They urged INEC to allow the deputy governorship candidate of the APC, Abiodun Faleke, to conclude the on-going election.

Ekiti Workers: We Won’t Accept Payment In Batches

EKITI State workers have said they will not accept payment of their salaries in batches.
The workers told Governor Ayo Fayose during his interface with them in the 16 local governments.
Workers at the forum in Igede-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, suggested that the government could merge two months’ allocations to pay them once. The governor, has allayed workers’ fear that they may not receive November salary on time for Christmas.
The governor, at his monthly media chat, “Meet Your Governor”, said core civil servants would not be paid in the next batch.

Obasanjo Dedicates Honourary Doctorate To Past Colleagues

A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has dedicated his honourary doctorate to persons who have worked with him in the past. Mr. Obasanjo is to be honoured with the Doctor of Science Education in Political Science by Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, Ijebu-Ode on November 28 at the university’s 10th anniversary and 2015 convocation ceremony.

How PDP Can Sack APC – Ken Nnamani

Ex-Senate president to members: Stop blame game Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, has said the only way the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can wrest power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) is to entrench inter­nal democracy.

Besides, he said party leaders must obey and abide by the rules of the party even as he advocated the abolition of delegate system to conduct primaries in the selection of candidates.
He canvassed a review of the PDP constitution to facititate open congress, empowering all registered PDP members to vote and select their candidates.

God Knows I Didn’t Steal; Buhari Paid Bailout From $5.6bn I Left In NLNG – Diezani

Former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke has insisted that she never looted public funds.
In the concluding part of her interview with Mr Dele Momodu, Diezani who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer in a London hospital, said “I actually left $5.6billion in the NLNG alone but no one is talking about it. I’m not seeking to be praised but to be acknowledged that I made some little contributions.
“That money could have been wasted on frivolities but I was determined to keep something for the incoming government once we lost the election.”

God Knows I Didn’t Steal; Buhari Paid Bailout From $5.6bn I Left In NLNG – Diezani

Former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke has insisted that she never looted public funds. In the concluding part of her interview with Mr Dele Momodu, Diezani who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer in a London hospital, said “I actually left $5.6billion in the NLNG alone but no one is talking about it. I’m not seeking to be praised but to be acknowledged that I made some little contributions.
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EXCLUSIVE: Alison Madueke’s Condition Worsens, To Be Flown Back This Friday

The immediate family of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison Madueke seems to have given up hope on the ailing health condition of their daughter.
This is just as the embattled ex-minister has ordered her relatives to jet her back into Nigeria this Friday as her condition grew worse last weekend.
DAILY POST exclusively gathered that the former oil Minister has not been responding to treatment since Thursday, a development that has been given the family sleepless night, hence her decision to return to the country in other to seek for spiritual help.

Buhari Warns Biafra Agitators, Says Terrorism Will Be Defeated

President Muhammadu Buhari has said those agitating for the division of the country should have a rethink, warning that they should not underrate the capability of the Federal Government to preserve and defend the territorial integrity of the country. Buhari, who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the graduation ceremony of the Senior Executive Course 37 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State on Saturday, said the Presidency would not fold its arms and allow anyone to plunge the country into crisis.

Presidency Warns Biafra Agitators, Says Govt. Won’t Tolerate “Mindless Violence”

The Nigerian presidency has warned those agitating for a breakaway Biafra republic to have a rethink, saying the federal government would not fold its hands and allow anyone plunge the country into crisis.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who gave the warning on Saturday, in Jos, said government would not watch while some individuals and groups create unnecessary tension in the country in the guise of seeking to break away from Nigeria.
“We need to build the civic capacity to defeat the false and dangerous premises and assumption of violence extremism. Never again should we allow mindless violence inspired by false and evil precepts to threaten our national security,” Mr. Osinbajo said.

I Will Handover To APC Candidate - Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has said that he would handover to a governor who has passion for the state and elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress.
The governor said his successor must be a person that has managerial competence to drive and ensure that the state witness more growth and development than during his tenure.
Oshiomhole, who spoke in a chat with journalists, boasted that it would be an easy defeat for the Peoples Democratic Party in next year’s governorship election.

Abubakar Audu To Be Buried Monday As Wada Declares 7-day Mourning

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Kogi state who died on Sunday will be buried Monday morning according to Muslim rites. His opponent at the polls, Idris Wada who is incumbent governor of the state has declared seven days mourning for the late Audu. The APC governorship candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu, who was waiting to be declared the winner of the election, has instead been declared dead. He was said to have had a massive stroke around 3:10 pm today in his village of Ogbonicha and died. Some minutes after INEC returning officer Professor Emmanunel Kucha declared the result of the poll inconclusive. Family sources told PMNEWS that Audu has had a history of heart-related problems.

Strong message to Saudi arabia: As President Buhari departs Abuja for Tehran, Iran (Photos)

Reminds me of the say, once beating twice shy ! Well, I think PMB again is in the right direction and being careful here so as not to let history repeat itself.  It's a known fact that Saudi Arabia is a puppet Government to the AngloZIonist Empire and they have in the past engaged in Mutual interest of taking out a Muslim Nigerian Head of state or President.  Finally, Nigeria has understand being super careful in dealing with the Eastern leaders. This is a strong message to Saudi Arabia that the President instead of visiting Saudi arabia first, decided to visit Iran.. Saudi Arabia's acclaimed  enemy in the region.

21 members of a Nigerian criminal organisation arrested

On Monday, Nov. 16, Catalan regional police launched a large-scale raid against human trafficking and sexual exploitation of women in Barcelona, Spain. 21 people, 15 men and 6 women, tall Nigerians, were arrested in the early morning operation for forcing Nigerian women into prostitution. Above is one of the arrested Nigerians The Central Unit against Human Trafficking disclosed that the suspects are part of a criminal organisation, known as "Supreme Eiye Confraternity", that has forced more than one hundred women into prostitution since the beginning of 2014. Investigators believe the group may have exploited dozens of women, many of whom were charged large sum of money to be brought to Spain from Africa with the promise of a job and a better life.

Washington Times Attacks Buhari Over Dasuki Says 'president duped US' Presidency declines

A Washington Times report has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari over the current ordeal of former National Security Adviser Col.Sambo Dasuki (rtd) who had been under house arrest since November 4, despite a subsisting court order which granted him permission to embark on a medical trip abroad. Dasuki who was former President Goodluck Jonathan’s National Security Adviser and served briefly in that capacity under the current government, is currently standing trial on a two-count charge of money laundering and illegal possession of firearms before a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Tinubu Came To See Me 3 Times B4 I Approved Oando Conocophilips Deal - Diezani

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke emerged a few weeks ago in Ovation Magazin epublisher Dele Momodu‘s new publication, The Boss Newspaper. In the interview,Diezani insisted her sister did not have an intimate relationship with former President Goodluck Jonathan and more. In the concluding part, Dele Momodu shares a reader confession that because of the first part of the interview, he “began to empathise” and“see beyond (his) contempt” for the former minister, due to her illness. Diezani calls herself “one of the most vilified women in Nigeria’s history” and insists she followed due process – “I carried out my duty in the strictest terms”, but believes she “stepped on toes, very powerful toes” by doing so. Dele Momodu has released the 2nd part of the Magazine where Diezani talked about how much she left in Nigeria's account,approving Tinubu's deal and many more.It also features HID's funeral

Saudi man arrested for abusing a donkey

Police in Al Bahah in southwestern Saudi Arabia have arrested a man for torturing a donkey. “We were able to identify the suspect following a complaint by a Saudi national about the torture of his donkey,” Saeed Saleh Trad, the spokesperson for Al Bahah police, said. “He was arrested and held in custody pending further investigations,” he told Saudi news site Sabq.

An investigation was launched after the man said that his donkey had been tied to a car and dragged for some distance on the asphalt.