Narrow escape! See how this lady nearly died in her bed (photos)

Twitter user Serina Mina shared these photos on twitter. She narrowly escaped with her life when the ceiling of her bedroom partially collapsed and a large slab of brick landed on her bed. "If I hadnt got out of bed 5 minutes ago I would not be here right now clearly got a guardian angel"...

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Photos: Nigerian Int'l students protest against CBN's ban of use of ATM cards abroad

Some Nigerian students studying abroad staged a peaceful protest in front of the Nigerian embassy yesterday over the Central Bank of Nigeria's ban on the use of Debit and credit cards outside Nigeria. CBN plans to stop the use of Nigerian debit and credit cards as from January 1st 2016...

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Many feared dead as Gas Depot explodes in Nnewi, Anambra state

Over 20 people are feared dead after a Gas Depot owned by Chicason Group and located along traffic light at Nnewi-Okigwe road behind Innoson Motor Manufacturing industry in Nnewi, Anambra state exploded this afternoon.  The fire destroyed the Depot and its surroundings including...

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Americans held hostage in Iran win compensation, 36 years later

After spending 444 days in captivity, and more than 30 years seeking restitution, the Americans taken hostage at the United States Embassy in Tehran in 1979 have finally won compensation. Buried in the huge spending bill signed into law last Friday are provisions that would give each of...

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Chicago 'Black Christmas' protesters march against police violence

Several hundred protesters against police killings of black men marched on Thursday along Chicago's Michigan Avenue, calling for Mayor Rahm Emanuel to step down and aiming to disrupt Christmas Eve shopping in a glittering, upscale commercial area.The demonstration was peaceful, but after the...

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Special Forces reportedly recover ISIS fatwa supporting organ harvesting

U.S. special forces reportedly captured a document from the ISIS terror group earlier this year that supports the harvesting of human organs from so-called "apostates" to save the lives of Muslims. Reuters reported that the document contained a fatwa from ISIS's Islamic scholars dated Jan. 31...

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Extremist religious leader says there's no place for Christmas in Israel

The leader of a far-right organization in Israel reportedly is calling for Christmas celebrations to be banned in the country where, according to the Christian Bible, Jesus lived, sparking outrage from religious groups who are demanding an investigation into his remarks. Benzi Gopstein of Lehava...

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Silent Night: Despite violence, Christmas in Bethlehem goes on

Despite months of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, the largest Christmas Eve celebration in Bethlehem went on as planned Thursday, though crowds were reportedly thinner than in years past. The annual festivities in Manger Square was held as usual, but other celebrations in the city were...

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US officials secretly communicated with Assad regime for years, report says

U.S. and Arab officials say the White House secretly communicated for years with members of the Syrian regime in an effort to end the country's ongoing civil war and get President Bashar al-Assad to step down, according to a published report. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday the...

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Tornado ;At least 7 killed as strong storms, tornadoes slam Midwest, Southeast

Dec. 23, 2015: People inspect a storm-damaged home in the Roundaway community near Clarksdale, Miss. (Troy Catchings/The Press Register via AP) At least seven people were killed Wednesday and several others were reported missing as a storm system forecasters called "particularly...

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PDP urges Nigerians not to insult Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party has urged Nigerians to use this year’s Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas to offer special prayers for the unity and stability of the nation as well as recommit their individual and collective security and economic welfare into the hands of God. The PDP said the special prayers...

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EXCLUSIVE: Convicted Nigerian soldiers held without food, care since April

More than 50 Nigerian soldiers convicted and sentenced to death last year by a military court martial have been left to fend for themselves since April, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. Some of the convicted soldiers who spoke to this newspaper said they had been feeding themselves as well as providing...

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Christmas: APC preaches tolerance, peaceful co-existence

As Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, has called on Nigerians — Christians and non-Christians alike — to reflect deeply on the virtues of love, tolerance, godliness, honesty, fairness, selflessness and peaceful...

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Bible attitude Question: "What does the Bible say about attitude?"

Answer: Writing from a prison cell in Rome, the apostle Paul wrote about the attitude a Christian should have: “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Philippians 1:27). He’s telling us that no matter what unexpected disruptions, frustrations, or...

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