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Rivers State Commisioner of Police has died

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command Francis Mobolaji Odesanya has passed away.

The CP reportedly died today in a hospital in either India or Dubai where he went for treatment for kidney failure according to police sources.

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Former President Barack Obama Blasts Donald Trump Over Discriminatory Travel Ban

Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's executive order curbing immigration in a statement on Monday, backing protesters who have taken to the nation's airports to express their displeasure with Trump's action on Friday.

"The President fundamentally disagrees with the notion of discriminating against individuals because of their faith or religion," said Kevin Lewis, spokesman for the former president, in a statement.

Lewis added Obama feels the individuals protesting are "exactly what we expect to see when American values are at stake."

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The quest for the MISS AND MR NIGERIAN RESOURCES BRAIN PAGEANT 2017

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 The quest for the MISS AND MR NIGERIAN RESOURCES BRAIN PAGEANT 2017 is here!!! Are you Bold, Beautiful and Brainy? Do you have what it takes to show case Nigerian’s great resources to the world and convince foreign investors to invest in Nigeria? If this is you, then quickly visit and register at www.missandmrresources.com.ng

Registration is only a token fee of N5,000. First runner up (both male and female category) goes home with a whopping sum of N1.5M each, 2nd runner up (both male and female category) receives N1.M each. Grand Prize for female category is N2M with a brand new, tear nylon Nigerian made saloon car while for the male category it is a cash sum of N2M with a brand new Nigerian made SUV jeep .


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Laura Ikeji looks breathtaking at her traditional wedding

Laura and Ogbonna Kanu were tied in holy matrimony at a traditional wedding that took place on the 28 January 2017 at their home town in Nkwerre LGA, of Imo state.

Congrats to the couple.

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Donald Trump fires Acting Attorney General for defying his Executive order

President Donald Trump has fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates, for ordering the Justice Department not to defend Trump's executive order on the refugee ban.

According to a tweet released by his press secretary, Sean Spicer 13 minutes ago, she has been fired from her position and replaced temporarily by Dana Boente, US Attorney for the Eastern District of VA.

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Press Briefing by Customs boss on seizure of 661 pump-action rifles concealed in container

Officers and men of Nigeria Customs Service, FOU Zone A, Ikeja intercepted 661 pump-action rifles concealed in a container on Monday, January 30th. Below is the briefing by the comptroller-General of Customs, Col Hameed Ali.

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Nigerian girl, Imelme Umana, becomes first black woman to be President of the Harvard Law Review

Imelme who is from Akwa Ibom state is following the footstep of Former US President Barack Obama who became the first black man elected as Havard Law Review’s president in 1990. Umana, who is a doctorate candidate at Harvard Law School, has served as chair of the Community Action Committee, a board member of the Harvard Model Congress Boston, and a research assistant at the school's Hiphop Archive at the Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research.

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The participant with the most new registrations of direct active downlines from 1st January 2017 to March 31st shall emerge the GIVER OF THE QUARTER and shall win a BRAND NEW KIA PICANTO (Already donated by a radical giver).

 You too can volunteer to donate something for such winner. Please note that only newly registered members with no issue during the competition period shall be counted. Remember, If you don’t need a brand new car, don’t contest. Winner shall be announced on April 5th and the car presentation done during our 2017 Easter Picnic.

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Bovi, Funke Adesiyan and More celebrities oppose 2Face idibia massive protest against Federal Government

The planned massive national protest by popular Nigerian R&B musician 2Face, may hit a rock as Some Nigerian celebrities say they will not partake in it.

Some Nigerian celebrities have expressed their intention to boycott the planned anti-federal government’s protest being organized by award winning musician, Tuface Idibia, who is irked by federal government’s policies.

The African Queen crooner, recently took to his Instagram handle: @official2baba, calling on his fans and followers to join in the nationwide protest scheduled for February 5.


 He stated: “First Massive Nationwide Protests’’.
 “A call for good governance. A call for urgent explanation into the reckless economic downturn nationwide…to come out and protest this obnoxious and baseless policies and excuses of the government of the day.”

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One million people sign petition banning Trump from travelling.

Donald Trump with his executive order banning refugees from seven Muslim countries

A petition to block Donald Trump from a state visit to the UK has hit one million signatures, hours ahead of nationwide protests.

The petition says: "Donald Trump should be allowed to enter the UK in his capacity as head of the US Government, but he should not be invited to make an official State Visit because it would cause embarrassment to Her Majesty the Queen.

"Donald Trump's well documented misogyny and vulgarity disqualifies him from being received by Her Majesty the Queen or the Prince of Wales."

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Bank Cashier sentenced to 4 years in prison for stealing N9.3 million

 A Bank Cashier, 26-year-old David Anibolu, was on Wednesday sentenced to four years in prison by an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for stealing N9, 308,000 from a customer’s First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Plc account. Anibolu was arraigned on April 3, 2014 on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

It was revealed by the prosecuting Police Superintendent, Chidi Okoye, that on the 22nd of March 2015, Anibolu who was on annual leave came to the bank where he worked at FBN Alaba 2 branch in Ojo under the pretext that he wanted to assist a customer in posting his land use charges. Anibolu allegedly used the opportunity to transfer the sum of N9.308 million from a customer's account into other accounts.

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Iran to ban U.S. citizens in retaliation to Trump's Muslim ban

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Nigerian soldier allegedly impregnates IDP in Maiduguri camp

Dan Borno, a Lawyer and freelance journalist, who tweets about happenings in Borno State claims that a soldier attached to a Nursing camp for the Internally Displaced persons located along Damboa Road, allegedly impregnated an IDP.

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Trump's executive order affects Nigerians...No more drop box for renewing of Visas!

So for those Nigerians who are used to renewing their visas via drop box, where you send your Passport via mail and collect it via mail, and don't have to do any interviews again after you've been given a US Visa, that has stopped under Donald Trump's administration. Whether you've visited the US one million times before or not, under this new immigration policy, once your visa expires, you have to go do an interview at the embassy again. Read the report below...

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Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic ASUP, to commence one week warning strike today

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics ASUP, will begin a one week warning strike today January 30th to end on Sunday February 5th. The Union's South South and South East coordinator, Dr Chika Ugonwa, made the declaration yesterday in Asaba, the Delta state capital during a press conference. He said the strike became imperative following the refusal of the Federal government to improve polytechnic education in the country.
Amongst the grieves of the association includes failure of the government to review the Polytechnic Act which at present, victimization of union officials, non-release of union check-off dues and undue interference in union activities, deliberate attempt at frustrating the resolutions of the meeting of the council on establishments, sustained poor funding of polytechnics and non-release of  CONTISS 15 migration arrears.

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Muslims pray in Dallas Airport to protest Donald Trump's ban of seven Muslim countries from entering the US

Muslims in the United States on Sunday took to the Dallas Fort Worth airport to protest Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily barring Muslims from seven countries from entering the United States. The protest was going on normally and then there was a loud call to prayer, following which a group of Muslim men converted the baggage claim area to their prayer ground.

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Donald Trump to revoke 2-year visa for Nigerians

There are fears that Nigerians will no longer be issued with American entry visas which have two-year validity

This development is following the Executive Order signed on Friday by President Donald Trump.

A critical analysis shows that Nigerians who hold dual nationality will be affected if their other passport is from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen— the seven Muslim-majority countries “of concern”.

Nigeria currently only issues one-year multiple-entry visa to Americans, which is a non-reciprocation of the two-year visa the country issues to Nigerians.

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Gambian President Announces Details of His Official Inauguration Ceremony as He Arrives Home (Photos)

Just after a week after taking the oath of office outside the country in Dakar, Senegal during a whirlwind political crisis, Gambia's new president, Adama Barrow, finally returned to his home country on Thursday, amid wild celebration from his supporters as thousands of people turned out to greet their new president at the airport in Banjul.

President Barrow’s return seems to mark a turning-point of sorts for the tiny African nation, as the focus turns to how he and the team he assembles, will govern.

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Touching Story of 'Big Booty' African Slave, Sara Baartman Who was Abused by Europeans and Used as a Circus Animal (Photo)

On 29 October 1810, Saartjie “Sara” Baartman, a nineteen year old Khoisan woman signed a contract to be taken from Cape Town to London to be exhibited for entertainment purposes. Though she was illiterate, history allegedly claims she signed the contract with an English ship surgeon named William Dunlop who was a friend to Pieter Willem Cezar and Hendrik Cezar. Pieter Willem Cezar had bought Sara Baartman as a slave at sixteen and she worked for Pieter’s brother, Hendrik. It was here that she was named Saartjie, the Dutch form of Sara.

The history of colonialism was so unfair to her that she was stripped of her identity and her bodily integrity. Her story is the full representation of the evils of a hybrid of colonialism, slavery, racism and sexism. The Europeans even disrespected her humanity to the extent of displaying her brain, skeleton and sexual organs in a Paris museum until 1974. She only got a dignified burial almost two centuries after her death, in 2002.

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Buchi Emecheta: Nigerian author who championed girls dies at 72

Nigerian author Buchi Emecheta, whose works included The Joys of Motherhood, Second-Class Citizen and The Bride Price, died on the 25th of January at her home in London at the age of 72.

Emecheta's books were on the national curricula of several African countries.

She was known for championing women and girls in her writing, though famously rejected description as a feminist.

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UNIBEN Student Creates a Portrait of His Vice Chancellor With 6000 Bottle Covers

 A talented student of the University of Benin has created an incredible artwork using just covers of bottles.

This young man identified as Josh Egesi, has recently gotten people talking with his incredible display of genius.

A first look at the photo above will make an observer think they are looking at a painting on a smooth canvass. However, the truth behind the painting is not that simple.

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Unknown gunmen shoot General Overseer of Reigners' Bible Church's Counsel...Shocking Details!!

Ini Ekpo, the counsel for the founder of Reigners’ Bible Church, Apostle Akan Weeks, was on Thursday morning, shot by unidentified gunmen, Punch Metro reports.

The man was shot at his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

It was learnt that the gunmen gained entrance into his house through the main gate around 2:27am and advanced to his room where they shot him twice on his two legs before they made away with four laptops.

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Endless Tears -Episode 10

The slight noise I heard coming from the sitting room the next day was enough to rouse my attention and lift my eyes from the book I was occupying myself with. I had been advised by the hospital nurses to get the book titled ‘Every Woman’ and Tina had helped me purchase it from a nearby bookshop. The book proved to possess a lot of stunning information, however, as I read it to divert my depressing thoughts, the continuous noise from the sitting room was proving a strong distraction. I placed the book on my bed, opened face down, in order to know where I stopped. I opened the door to my bedroom and walked curiously down the stairs. Alex’s voice became clear to me even before I got to the stairs, and then I heard her voice.

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Endless Tears -Episode 9

Mum and I sat facing each other in silence. I had gone through the hasty motions of ensuring that she had been well entertained, but it was unnecessary because Tina had taken care of that for me before I arrived. Mum had practically jumped on my shocked form when I entered the sitting room, then she had righted herself, considering my condition, I suppose. But after getting over the sudden rush of excitement I felt at seeing my mother, different emotions set in. curiosity was the first, followed speedily by hurt and anger. I had stayed in the house for several weeks and she had not thought it necessary to visit till now. My pregnancy definitely had some good impacts on my parents’ appearance, I noted when I saw her clothes. I could believe it if it were my father, but my mother? I thought she really loved me.

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'I'm ready to die for this shit' - Burna Boy speaks in support of 2face Idibia led nationwide protest

Yesterday,music legend, 2face Idibia announced on Instagram that there will be a massive nationwide protest on February 5, 2017 against the Nigerian Government. Now he's getting more support from fellow musicians. Burna Boy tweeted this afternoon that 'he's ready to die for the cause'.

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Alibaba has a word of advice for job seekers and those unsatisfied With their jobs

Ali Baba, born Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere is a Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor.

The veteran comedian shared some wise words for those complaining about their jobs and job seekers alike.

He wrote:

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Police rescue 8 students, staff of Nigeria-Turkish International School from kidnappers

The kidnapped students and staff of the Nigerian-Turkish school in Ogun State have been rescued, police said Tuesday.

The five students and three staff of the Nigeria-Turkish International School located in Isheri Area of Ogun State were kidnapped on January 13.

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2face Idibia announces nationwide protest against Federal Government policies

Nigerian pop icon, 2face Idibia, has announced a “massive nationwide” protest against the policies of the federal government.

The singer took to his Instagram page to call on Nigerians to seek “urgent explanation” for the present economic state of Nigeria.

2face said the protest, organized by Nigeria First, will hold on Sunday, February 5.

He said Nigerians were tired of the “excuses and mistakes” of government, and as such, have decided to “take the bull by the horn”.

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EFCC forced me to implicate Goodluck Jonathan -Waripamo-Owei Dudafa

Waripamo-Owei Dudafa

 Waripamo-Owei Emmanuel Dudafa, a former Special Assistant to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, told the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), told him to implicate his former boss in exchange for his release from the custody of the agency. He was giving testimony in his criminal trial before Justice Muhammad Idris of the court in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Dudafa said the commission tortured him and subjected him to severe mental assault while they held him in detention for 60 days, and that officials of the EFCC and the agency’s Director of Operations made several promises just to get him to indict some influential people.

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Affordable housing is real and possible in Nigeria.. SEE HOW!!

Welcome To FREEDOM


Welcome to a life of total freedom. FREEDOM is an empowerment program created to lift up humanity and grant them financial freedom without having to sweat endlessly.

Our main focus is PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING for Nigerians but because the majority of the citizens are poor and live on low income, we have a duty of empowering our members economically using modern ways of generating credible and stress-free passive income with which they can move into their own houses with ease.

The major goal of FREEDOM is to liberate Nigerians from the difficulties experienced by people through unemployment, underemployment, wanton poverty, poor infrastructures and lack of credit facilities with which to take a leap in life especially owning a house.

If people can earn more, the quality of their lives will increase, they can eat the kind of food they want, live in their own houses being free from burdens of rents, send their children to good schools etc. Therefore, FREEDOM also provides the opportunity for our members to have a steady growing source of income supporting them to enjoy good things of life and live in decent houses.
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Nigerian Prostitute Raped and Murdered in Scotland, Rapist on Trial (Photos)

Jessica Nkechi Mcgraa

 A man accused of rape and murder told police he had sex with a woman he met on the same street where his alleged victim was found, a court has heard.

Bala Chinda, 26, is alleged to have killed 36-year-old Nkechi McGraa - also known as Jessica - at a flat in Union Terrace in February 2016.

It is claimed he spoke to police officers after he was cautioned and told them: "I met a lady at 10am on Union Terrace. We had sex and I left."

He denies all the charges against him.

The High Court in Aberdeen heard Mr Chinda was detained after officers investigating the death of Ms McGraa discovered she had travelled to the block of flats where the Nigerian student lived.

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Yahya Jammeh Begs ECOWAS to Give Him Little Time to Step Down Today

It is believed the presidents of Liberia, Guinea and Mauritania are in Banjul to convince him to relinquish power in a final bid to see that the incident does not escalate resulting in bloodshed.

African troops comprising of different countries are stationed in Gambia to take Jammeh out by force if peaceful talks fail. The President of Gambia, Adama Barrow was successfully sworn-in yesterday and has been in Senegal since.

Political crisis erupted in the country after Barrow defeated Jammeh at the 2016 Presidential election. He initially accepted the defeat befored he went back and said he will not accept the results.

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Biafra agitators celebrates Trump inauguration in Rivers state (Photos)

 As seen in different parts of the country, members of the Independent People of Biafra, IPOB took to the streets marching in solidarity and support for the new American president, Donald Trump

Crowds were seen gathering in various parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State chanting praise songs for the American billionaire as well as parading placards in exaltation of him.

As average Nigerians will ponder on the local excitement about the controversial Donald Trump's emergence, one might be forced to make reference to a wild rumour by the Radio Biafra that the incoming administration will support the secession of Biafra from Nigeria.

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Angela's Shadow - Episode 2

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Truck crushes pregnant woman few hours to travelling to the U.S

A heavily pregnant woman, who was preparing to visit her children in the United States of America has been killed after a truck crushed her vehicle in Lagos State.

Punch reports that the woman, Helen Akhimien, was being conveyed in a Toyota Camry with number plate KUJ 412 AA Abuja, when a truck ran into the vehicle along Funsho Williams Avenue, Surulere, Lagos, a few hours to her flight.

The driver of a car was also said to have sustained serious injuries and was receiving treatment at a hospital.

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Goodluck Jonathan Writes Open Letter to Donald Trump as America Gets Set to Inaugurate New President

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has written an open letter to U.S. president-elect, Donald Trump, as America is set to inaugurate its president in historic ceremony today in Washington DC.

In an open letter written to U.S. president-elect, Donald Trump, former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged him to work with the African continent to achieve its “God-given potential” during his four-year tenure, adding that the world is “optimistic” that his success as a multi-billionaire businessman will be replicated in his new role as leader of America.

Read the letter in full below:

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ECOWAS Gives Jammeh last warning to step down or be disgraced out of office

West African leaders on Friday said they would travel once again to The Gambia in a last-minute effort to convince election loser Yahya Jammeh to cede power, a media report said.

It said the presidents of Liberia and Guinea were expected to arrive in Banjul to give the ousted leader, who ruled the small West African nation for 22 years with an iron fist, a last chance to respect the constitution.

The announcement came hours after military forces of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) crossed from Senegal into Gambia in an attempt to search for Jammeh.

On Thursday, President Adama Barrow was sworn into office in the Gambian High Commission in Dakar, Senegal.

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Public Outrage as Premium Times Journalists Return to Police Station after arrests as new details emerge

 The two Premium Times staff who were arrested but later released on Thursday night by the Nigerian Police, have returned to the Abuja force headquarters early on Friday.

We reported on Thursday that the head office of popular Nigerian online news platform, Premium Times, was raided by officers of the Nigerian Police, as the publisher and a journalist were arrested and later released on bail after several hours by the security operatives.

According to a new report by the news organisation, their arrested the publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi, and judiciary correspondent, Evelyn Okakwu, has returned to the Abuja headquarters of the Police force early Friday, amid widespread outrage that followed the raid at their office.

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Timi Dakolo shares new photo as he turns a year older today

Singer, songwriter and soulful performer, Timi Dakolo turned a year older today 20th January 2017. The father of three took to Instagram to share a new photo and captioned it:

‘”HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME… IF AND YOU ARE READING THIS… JUST SAY GOD FOR TIMI’S LIFE… GOD BLESS YOU”

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Stunning photos from Ogbonna Kanu and Laura Ikeji's Court wedding

Laura Ikeji, stylist and younger sister of popular blogger Linda Ikeji got married at the Ikoyi Registry yesterday Jan. 19th to her man, Ogbonna Kanu, who is the younger brother of legendary footballer Kanu Nwankwo.

Ogbonna Proposed to Laura in December 2016 after a whirlwind courtship.

This is his second marriage and Laura's first.

Laura is sister to blogger, Linda Ikeji and lives with her at the Banana Island home.

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Police arrest mastermind behind Turkish school kidnap (Photo)

The Nigerian police have arrested two suspected masterminds of the kidnapping of pupils and staff members of the Nigerian Turkish International Colleges.

Apart from the ringleaders, Philip Kakadu, aka General Kakadu, and Romeo Council, aka Raw, other suspects were also said to be undergoing screening in connection with the abduction.

Investigations reveal that 29-year-old Kakadu and Council, 40, were apprehended in Warri, Delta State, by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, led by ACP Abba Kyari.

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Victims of the IDP camp bombing in the hospital (See photos)

Victim of IDP camp bombing

The IDP camp bombing by the Nigerian army has led to a lot of heartache and confusion across the country as many have called for the punishment of those involved in what has been called a costly mistake.

The tragic incident happened on Tuesday, January 17, at the Rann IDP camp is located in Kala-balge local government area of Borno state and it caters for thousands of persons displaced by Boko Haram.

So far there have been conflicting reports on the number of casualties, but about 72 persons were reported dead including aid workers from the Red Cross while more than a hundred were confirmed injured.

Below are photos of some of the injured lying on their hospital beds: