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Tuesday, 7 May 2013

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Nigerian Air Force jet crashes in Niger Republic, 2 Pilots Killed, Boko Haram Suspected

Reports reaching us at a source, has it that a Nigerian Air Force jet has crashed in Niamey, Niger Republic, killing the two pilots on board.

Chris Olukolade, the spokesman for the Defence Headquarters, confirmed the tragedy on Monday. He stated that the aircraft, an Alpha jet which was one of the four based in Niamey as part of the African-led Support Mission in Mali, was on a non-combat mission when it crashed.

Photo: Comedian Klint da Drunk’s Wife

Comedian-actor, Afaemena Igwemba, better known as Klint da Drunk goes home to this woman everyday after clowning about for a living.
Lilien Klint-Igwemba is also the mother of his two sons.

Thousands of protesters are expected to take to the streets in central Moscow on the first anniversary of a mass rally that saw hundreds arrested in violent clashes with police.

More than 600 people were arrested on May 6 2012, on the eve of Vladimir Putin’s return to the Kremlin.
Protesters accuse the police of using excessive force and say any violence on their part was in self-defence - they claim the authorities were determined to clear the streets ahead of the presidential inauguration on May 7.

Video: Justin Bieber Attacked On Dubai Stage

Justin Bieber has been targeted by a male fan who grabbed him as he performed during a concert in Dubai.

The 19-year-old Canadian singer was playing the piano during one of his last songs, Believe, when the man grabbed him from behind.

The Ghanaian actress was one of the proud mothers honored at the Trendy Africa Mother’s Day event organized in Dallas, USA for her contribution and dedication to Community Service.

Immigration Reform:US Suspends Green Card Visa Lottery

Following the Boston Marathon bombings, masterminded by two immigrants(brothers) one of whom is in the USA on a student visa, American lawmakers are critically looking into immigration laws, and making reforms.
One of such reforms which will leave many Nigerian hopefuls devastated, is the cancellation of the Diversity Visa or the DV Visa lottery programme. I also hear that student visas will now come with more stringent conditions than before. Read a comprehensive report from AFP, after the cut.