New Service Chiefs: Retirements Loom In The Military

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPS5CR0XA9ga7-2RnffrxT3YRSazb7Pewcu-WRDf6gB1HThF3iJ824cin6qkRoauUrgIoFxNcN-CuWyFfYWccWY_VNjj21mTIm779VPQDGmSFnt580jUmgYvKu9BGGVXFRJBnxbT2ptOKm/s1600/Service-Chief-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPS5CR0XA9ga7-2RnffrxT3YRSazb7Pewcu-WRDf6gB1HThF3iJ824cin6qkRoauUrgIoFxNcN-CuWyFfYWccWY_VNjj21mTIm779VPQDGmSFnt580jUmgYvKu9BGGVXFRJBnxbT2ptOKm/s1600/Service-Chief-6.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday July 13 sacked and replaced the Service Chiefs he inherited from the immediate past president Goodluck Jonathan. </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The appointment of Major-General Tukur Buratai as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) would lead to possible retirements in the Army because there is a difference of five years in hierarchy between the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, and his successor.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Apart from a few members of the Course 25 who are still in the service, there are also other officers from Courses 26, 27, 28 and 29. Buratai’s emergence may affect some of them.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Investigations revealed that about 30 major generals who are either senior in hierarchy or who belonged to the same course as Buratai may retire from the service.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It is the tradition of the Army that a senior is not left in the service to salute his subordinate.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A source, who confided in one of our correspondents, said that not all the major generals in that hierarchy would go as some of them who are junior to the Chief of Defence Staff, who is of Course 26, could be moved to the Defence Headquarters and other tri-service institutions of the Armed Forces.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, the situation could be different in the Nigerian Navy where the new chief, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who belonged to Course 26 and the predecessor, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, of Course 24, have only a few officers between them.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It was learnt that about five senior officers between the two were retired recently thereby giving the indication that the appointment might not culminate in retirements in the Navy.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A similar situation obtains in the Air Force as the new chief, who belonged to the Cadet Military Training, Course 5, is rated as a Course 26 member, which is the immediate junior to his predecessor, Vice Marshal Adesola Amosu, of Course 5,</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A security source said on Monday that all those who belonged to the same Course as the former Air Chief would retire with him, except Air Vice Marshal Monday Morgan, who has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Intelligence.</div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? 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New Service Chiefs: Retirements Loom In The Military

ABUJA, NIGERIA - President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday July 13 sacked and replaced the Service Chiefs he inherited from the immediate past president Goodluck Jonathan.  The appointment of Major-Genera…

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Internet Fraud: Six Nigerians Extradited From South Africa To The US

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVE8XeEKLMMOsSN1P3vopbrCokRJga2RamCy4f6QUd3KyMLDh6AIyb8CZ8tyxO4bjdGa14HPTVDTvwwzVZQ5poujrRywDKRToIcOzP2gremDVE4jvFP-Ec2jkBtbhv1DikC1VsiZ4ZOfo/s1600/Prison.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVE8XeEKLMMOsSN1P3vopbrCokRJga2RamCy4f6QUd3KyMLDh6AIyb8CZ8tyxO4bjdGa14HPTVDTvwwzVZQ5poujrRywDKRToIcOzP2gremDVE4jvFP-Ec2jkBtbhv1DikC1VsiZ4ZOfo/s1600/Prison.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>MISSISSIPPI, USA - According to a press release published by the US Department of Justice, six Nigerians have been extradited to America over Internet fraud.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The release states:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Six Nigerian nationals were extradited from South Africa to Gulfport, Mississippi, to face a nine-count federal indictment in the Southern District of Mississippi alleging various Internet fraud schemes. A total of 20 defendants are charged in this case.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department's Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis of the Southern District of Mississippi made the announcement.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Oladimeji Seun Ayelotan</b>, 30; <b>Rasaq Aderoju Raheem</b>, 31; <b>Olusegun Seyi Shonekan</b>, 33; <b>Taofeeq Olamilekan Oyelade</b>, 30; <b>Olufemi Obaro Omoraka</b>, 26; and <b>Anuoluwapo Segun Adegbemigun</b>, 39, are charged along with 15 others in an Oct. 7, 2014, indictment with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit identity theft, use of unauthorized account access devices, theft of U.S. government funds and conspiracy to commit money laundering.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The charges stem from the defendants alleged participation in numerous Internet-based complex financial fraud schemes, including romance scams, re-shipping scams, fraudulent check scams and work-at-home scams, as well as bank, financial and credit card account takeovers.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> According to the allegations in the indictment, from as early as 2001, the defendants identified and solicited potential victims through online dating websites and work-at-home opportunities.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In some instances, the defendants allegedly carried on fictitious online romantic relationships with victims for the purpose of using the victims to further certain objectives of the conspiracy.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> For example, the indictment alleges that the defendants convinced victims to ship and receive merchandise purchased with stolen personal identifying information (PII) and compromised credit card and banking information, to deposit counterfeit checks, and to transfer proceeds of the conspiracy via wire, U.S. mail or express delivery services.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To date, defendants <b>Teslim Olarewaju Kiriji</b>, 30; <b>Olutoyin Ogunlade</b>, 41; and <b>Dennis Brian Ladden</b>, 75, have been convicted of offenses relating to their roles in the schemes.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Defendants <b>Susan Anne Villeneuve</b>, 49; and <b>Genoveva Farfan</b>, 45; <b>Sesan Olumide Farin</b>, 40; <b>Femi Alexander Mewase</b>, 44; <b>Rhulane Fionah Hlungwane</b>, 24; and <b>Adekunle Adefila</b>, 40, are awaiting trial.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The United States is seeking extradition from Nigeria of defendants <b>Kayode Bamidele</b>, <b>Ajayi Oluwaseyi Stephen</b> and <b>Emmanuel Adeniyi Osokomaiya</b>. Defendants <b>Gabriel Oludare Adeniran</b> and <b>Oduntan Sikiru Lawani</b> remain fugitives.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The charges and allegations in the indictment are merely accusations. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Significant assistance was also provided by the Criminal Division's Office of International Affairs, the HSI Cyber Crimes Center, HSI Attachés in Pretoria and Dakar, U.S. Marshals Service's International Investigations Branch and the Southern District of Mississippi, the South African Police Service (SAPS) Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigation (DPCI) Electronic Crimes Unit, the SAPS Interpol Extradition Unit, the South African National Prosecution Authority, and the South African Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorney Robert Tully of the Criminal Division's Organized Crime Gang Section and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Annette Williams and Scott Gilbert of the Southern District of Mississippi.</div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? 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Internet Fraud: Six Nigerians Extradited From South Africa To The US

MISSISSIPPI, USA - According to a press release published by the US Department of Justice, six Nigerians have been extradited to America over Internet fraud. The release states: Six Nigerian national…

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Tinubu at Aso Villa, Says He Remains Loyal to Buhari

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwa3mOjbLF0z792MiF8e3o_9EZ3wNtAldw9d0BUXtSV5Y7XNd9woiph3aKSyi8XUB9O46FLksl8o_svTkekKrB49Gl9bBTHww0E3Rj7rko1bfXSHFs7KCvTB4walKH3rIH2sp9vSKwRUvj/s1600/PMB+Tinubu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwa3mOjbLF0z792MiF8e3o_9EZ3wNtAldw9d0BUXtSV5Y7XNd9woiph3aKSyi8XUB9O46FLksl8o_svTkekKrB49Gl9bBTHww0E3Rj7rko1bfXSHFs7KCvTB4walKH3rIH2sp9vSKwRUvj/s1600/PMB+Tinubu.jpg" /></a></div> <b><br /></b> <b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday said there is no truth in reports that he has fallen apart with President Muhammadu Buhari because he could not get what he has demanded from the party.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He said contrary to the speculations, he remains loyal to the President.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Tinubu said this in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after joining some All Progressives Congress (APC) chiefs for the breaking of Ramadan fast with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The APC chief added: </div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I have no demand on the party. If you understand what party politics and leadership are all about, they are about loyalty and commitment to the values that leadership believes in. </div> </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I believe in what the President believes in. I respect him and I stand firmly loyal to his course. </div> </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> You can go to any length of speculation that you might want. I have not responded to all of that because I understand the President and the President understands me clearly.</div> </blockquote> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The former governor also broke his silence on the leadership crisis in the National Assembly, saying he backed the position of the party and the President on the matter.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> While saying the party was supreme, Tinubu said leadership and followers must be disciplined.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Tinubu said:</div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> That (the leadership crisis in the National Assembly) is an area where I am very cautious of my position and utterances. I still want to keep my side of interpretation or analysis to me to be able to achieve a resolution of the matter as quickly as possible. </div> </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I am backing all the President has carefully enumerated and articulated to the party. The party is supreme. The party must have disciplined leadership and followers. </div> </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The party's process must be respected because that is the confidence and the trust of the people. </div> </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, in every political environment, you expect conflict. That is politics. Convict resolution mechanism will be applied to resolve all the problems. </div> </blockquote> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There is honour in every struggle. In every competition or struggle, there must be honour in victory too.</div> </blockquote> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Tinubu added that the APC government would not repeat the mistakes made by the Peoples Democratic Party.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He said the party understood what Nigerians wanted because the mandate given the APC was because of its manifesto.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “We know PDP’s mistakes and we will not repeat them because we are not PDP. We understand what Nigerians want. They gave this party a mandate because of our manifestos. We are pro-people and progressives.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "We understand the hope of Nigerians and we respect that hope and believe in their expectation," he said.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Tinubu had earlier, during the breaking of fast, said those who were accusing Buhari of being slow, should know that the party did not campaign to be firefighters but to be meticulous planners.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He said the mess left behind by the PDP government could not be cleaned immediately, the same way a dirty latrine of 16 years could not be cleaned up in 30 days.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? 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Tinubu at Aso Villa, Says He Remains Loyal to Buhari

ABUJA, NIGERIA - A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday said there is no truth in reports that he has fallen apart with President Muhammadu Buhari because he could not get …

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Delta Airlines Reaffirms Commitment To Safety, Comfort and Reliability

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFE5aLNtaN_yzLiAt73kuIFOVXqtReEIgBB4snbuFAIlRtzxcLT4eBTeDd-o0Hkf2-RoV1hObPDK1qfGtgvDczXwlSeR0UL0wEE_rPtXZ0gSm5G7pe7ydB6hRSExTPVlwesO9XRM5jtJqs/s1600/delta+airlines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFE5aLNtaN_yzLiAt73kuIFOVXqtReEIgBB4snbuFAIlRtzxcLT4eBTeDd-o0Hkf2-RoV1hObPDK1qfGtgvDczXwlSeR0UL0wEE_rPtXZ0gSm5G7pe7ydB6hRSExTPVlwesO9XRM5jtJqs/s1600/delta+airlines.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>LAGOS, NIGERIA - Delta has served the Nigerian market since 2007. We are the only airline to operate year-round nonstop service between Nigeria and the U.S. and we are committed to Lagos and our customers in this market. We operate a Boeing 767-300 (ER) on this route. It's a popular aircraft type with the majority of customers, particularly those flying in the Main Cabin on long-haul flights, because of its window/aisle configuration. More than 85% of the seats are either a window or an aisle seat.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The B767-300(ER) planes that we use on the Lagos route also rotate to serve other destinations around Delta’s international network including London Heathrow, Los Angeles and Brussels. This means that the onboard product to and from Lagos is exactly the same as enjoyed by customers flying on any Delta 767-300 aircraft flying throughout our international network. This includes fully flat-bed seats in Delta One; additional legroom and recline in Comfort +; and seat pitches of up to 33 inches in the Main Cabin. Additionally, Delta is the only U.S. airline to offer individual in-seat entertainment at every passengers' seat on every international flight. We will also be introducing Wi-Fi to our Lagos flights in the coming months.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> We've listened to our customers and have made adjustments to the service we offer, both on the ground and in the air such as a generous baggage allowance and special services on the ground. We have also adapted our on board meal offerings to better suit the preferences of customers flying to and from Nigeria.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Delta has an impeccable safety record for its operations worldwide, including those in Nigeria. When delays occur, Delta deeply regrets the inconvenience this causes to passengers’ journeys when they are flying with us. Such is Delta’s commitment to Nigeria that during the recent fuel shortages at the airport, we put contingency measures in place to refuel in either Accra or Dakar in order to maintain our Lagos operations. We know that people’s time is valuable whether their travel is for business or for pleasure and operating on schedule is equally as important to Delta. However, these delays currently caused by these refueling stops cannot be avoided.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> On occasion other external factors can cause unavoidable disruptions to our service such as changing weather patterns or mechanical faults. In these instances, we may need to make operational decisions that affect our service because Delta will not compromise on the safety or security of our Passengers and crew. We realize that this can cause regrettable delays to our customers’ journeys, however the safety and security of our passengers can crew remains our number one priority.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: '';">Delta Airlines Commercial Director for East and West Africa, Bobby Bryan, stated this in a press release made available to </span><i style="font-family: '';"><b>The Nigeria Newsroom</b></i><span style="font-family: '';">.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? 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Delta Airlines Reaffirms Commitment To Safety, Comfort and Reliability

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We Must Save Nollywood From Pirates - Buhari

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_BJBCxPV3ws7WtCDEYozDJQEWr5D5t_zOP_UbXGJQwWSn7_rL2al9cR8JyOD6a2w4jDT-f7IvhJ-NdYCoMzxuBjKuxtTAitL0EdmYk4ejQ76fYymVnin_XAHaqjFWJMP_P7hyphenhyphenuT5Tyqd/s1600/Nollywood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_BJBCxPV3ws7WtCDEYozDJQEWr5D5t_zOP_UbXGJQwWSn7_rL2al9cR8JyOD6a2w4jDT-f7IvhJ-NdYCoMzxuBjKuxtTAitL0EdmYk4ejQ76fYymVnin_XAHaqjFWJMP_P7hyphenhyphenuT5Tyqd/s1600/Nollywood.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - President Muhammadu Buhari has directed law enforcement agencies to step up their efforts to curb the menace of pirates in Nigeria's entertainment industry so that artistes can enjoy the fruits of their labour.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> President Buhari gave the directive after receiving a briefing from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan and her Directors Tuesday in Abuja. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Nollywood is making progress. We should work with them. Unless they are backed, they will be ruined by pirates who want to reap where they have not sowed.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "They have built an industry with their own sweat. It is therefore incumbent on us to give them the necessary support," President Buhari said.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He charged law enforcement agencies to identify the perpetrators of copyright piracy, their sponsors and collaborators, and bring them to justice.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> President Buhari also charged the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) to tap into the opportunities presented by their wide reach to shore up their revenue profiles, a statement by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity says.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? E-mail: <a href="mailto:TNN.ng1@gmail.com" target="_blank"><b>TNN.ng1@gmail.com</b></a></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><i><span style="color: blue;">Follow us on <b><a href="https://twitter.com/TNN_ng">Twitter</a></b> , <b><a href="http://facebook.com/TheBluebloodGroup">Facebook</a> </b>and <b><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/109876989019615433095/109876989019615433095/posts/p/pub" target="_blank">Google+</a></b></span></i></i></div> <i> </i> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

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Weird!!! Undertaker-Couple Take Wedding Photos With Coffin

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwnfOblQ4VY4gWn6RAh9eiXTJeD1I5btubKUYIi-hrqCpitA_cVDhppETSp-UKk3T4NszaKEXkyZDe4ZFvcuq-ALb3Y5OzwfCSF63HB7lWOIFV2ChXZWSL5lEwwa0y-Ugni6goBqsh4g3/s1600/WeirdCouple1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwnfOblQ4VY4gWn6RAh9eiXTJeD1I5btubKUYIi-hrqCpitA_cVDhppETSp-UKk3T4NszaKEXkyZDe4ZFvcuq-ALb3Y5OzwfCSF63HB7lWOIFV2ChXZWSL5lEwwa0y-Ugni6goBqsh4g3/s1600/WeirdCouple1.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>SINGAPORE - A couple of undertakers appear to be taking their vows "until death do us part" literally after they posed for a morbid set of wedding pictures with a coffin.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> With the bride-to-be in a floor length gown and her fiance in a tuxedo, Jenny Tay, 29, and her fiance Darren Cheng are like any other couple posing for their wedding pictures - except for the gleaming white casket</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In a photo shoot that looked more appropriate for Halloween than for their upcoming nuptials in October, the pair from Singapore, were pictured sitting on and even lying inside the coffin.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Ms Tay said she had been inspired to chose bizarre theme by her and her fiance's jobs and insisted that death had played a 'central and important part' in the pictures.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "A large part of the shoot was definitely inspired by our jobs," Ms Tay told the <b>BBC</b>. "Wedding shoots are often staged at places which bring the most memories. For us, work plays such a huge part of our lives so we wanted to do it in style."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "It's important to talk about death; it's part and parcel of everyone's life. Many Asian societies often portray it negatively - we hope to be able to debunk that taboo by encouraging people to be open about death."</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Mr Cheng admitted he had been surprised by his fiance's unusual theme but agreed it suited their careers.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He told <b>Straits Times</b>: "I am not superstitious and it makes sense. In some cultures and religions, death means life and rebirth." </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Despite the ghoulish theme, the couple look stunning in the wedding photos, with the bride-to-be in a floor length red dress and the groom in a tuxedo as they snuggled in the coffin together in a waterway park in Singapore. In another shot, Ms Tay donned a wedding dress to pose next to the casket.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Pre-wedding photo shoots are common for couples in Singapore - although the funerary theme is perhaps less usual. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The pictures have gone on to cause a stir online with users praising their "unique approach".</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Ms Tay said response had been very positive although the couple have decided not to display them at their wedding banquet for fear of upsetting the more traditional of their guests.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> See more photos below:</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0XQMTQySQDpC4Da4qIeXylq7FlNT1SbO4DpXKiYNOPQ-NKbyOJFxKOBTyNPugxVcjtq19IGn_CfGXii5JRvlFu8cNvC-FaMrq2roGYKPQVFOaKyAwkSmvIfvuvcY-1gZgoKVn_rvWa3L/s1600/WeirdCouple2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0XQMTQySQDpC4Da4qIeXylq7FlNT1SbO4DpXKiYNOPQ-NKbyOJFxKOBTyNPugxVcjtq19IGn_CfGXii5JRvlFu8cNvC-FaMrq2roGYKPQVFOaKyAwkSmvIfvuvcY-1gZgoKVn_rvWa3L/s1600/WeirdCouple2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZlXvDKXGX10ZKcCI6CLvhcyCeXevarrMS4o7P6YCJJ0OrloZdXaXeYPOe4C44xIxgLr8KuBSrr6ZLP7t6U-92EMIBRpAuV_dwC7RzQ3YDU0vBrn8y4DHT6spBjysvCP7w79qCvPB3qgND/s1600/WeirdCouple3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZlXvDKXGX10ZKcCI6CLvhcyCeXevarrMS4o7P6YCJJ0OrloZdXaXeYPOe4C44xIxgLr8KuBSrr6ZLP7t6U-92EMIBRpAuV_dwC7RzQ3YDU0vBrn8y4DHT6spBjysvCP7w79qCvPB3qgND/s1600/WeirdCouple3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC20np8OxD-R-8nfFL6Hlu_N5NmHi3wtmS4kvjxv5elHnhWx83FtRZIleVgg8YkeDpPCbslGoDuhLEG9UqWXJaR7Fo_Gi_f14ORLg2DpiwtGLdgWCqZFEyC54EZeqIo1VMJUKUaXI4eCDq/s1600/WeirdCouple4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC20np8OxD-R-8nfFL6Hlu_N5NmHi3wtmS4kvjxv5elHnhWx83FtRZIleVgg8YkeDpPCbslGoDuhLEG9UqWXJaR7Fo_Gi_f14ORLg2DpiwtGLdgWCqZFEyC54EZeqIo1VMJUKUaXI4eCDq/s1600/WeirdCouple4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FBLr5Kr0FxF5rQXUP2jvypYyyvBHcAaTsYwTce0Umgy1IdtPVyR0hpKz2b0Xmko4KxsJ8dHXx3W6VfvFKAxSTTXPuHU6zgr2yRSQ90xWDqskNSHzKeixQ5agVLzDFn6wQwvnf2BIKDQi/s1600/WeirdCouple5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FBLr5Kr0FxF5rQXUP2jvypYyyvBHcAaTsYwTce0Umgy1IdtPVyR0hpKz2b0Xmko4KxsJ8dHXx3W6VfvFKAxSTTXPuHU6zgr2yRSQ90xWDqskNSHzKeixQ5agVLzDFn6wQwvnf2BIKDQi/s1600/WeirdCouple5.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 8px; min-height: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 14.3999996185303px;"><br /></span></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 8px; min-height: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 14.3999996185303px;"><br /></span></div> <b><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3160207/Til-death-Couple-undertakers-pose-series-photographs-coffin-ahead-upcoming-wedding.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline">Daily Mail UK</a></b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? 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Weird!!! Undertaker-Couple Take Wedding Photos With Coffin

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Buhari Tells New Service Chiefs To Rebuild Military Reputation

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3q2sR9e-MQc2qyXNHWAaJHEL5htFwFEr2ue64fWncH3yj33S9V7XTlHiv-XGMm76V-yYiXU3HacakPtMwsOjZ-0Jmwv7OkBLKnU8fbaeFVdQnmFDAGcs5CKd-Ib5QurQRmNOWr5uYVy-/s1600/Service-Chief-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3q2sR9e-MQc2qyXNHWAaJHEL5htFwFEr2ue64fWncH3yj33S9V7XTlHiv-XGMm76V-yYiXU3HacakPtMwsOjZ-0Jmwv7OkBLKnU8fbaeFVdQnmFDAGcs5CKd-Ib5QurQRmNOWr5uYVy-/s1600/Service-Chief-3.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the newly appointed military chiefs to help him rebuild the reputation of the country's armed forces and the nation.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Addressing the new team after the appointments, Mr Buhari called on them to show commitment to their duties and profession.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "All of you... were chosen on merit. Your records gave you the job.... I don't know any of you. Your records recommended you," he said.</div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: blue;">Have you got a news tip, article or press release for us? E-mail: <a href="mailto:TNN.ng1@gmail.com" target="_blank"><b>TNN.ng1@gmail.com</b></a></span></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><i><span style="color: blue;">Follow us on <b><a href="https://twitter.com/TNN_ng">Twitter</a></b> , <b><a href="http://facebook.com/TheBluebloodGroup">Facebook</a> </b>and <b><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/109876989019615433095/109876989019615433095/posts/p/pub" target="_blank">Google+</a></b></span></i></i></div> <i> </i> <br /> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-family: '';"><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE  </span>=============================================================</b></div> </div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><u>DUBAI VISAS IN 7-DAYS</u></span></b><br /> <b>Do you need Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry Visas to the UAE (Dubai Visas) for 14-Days (Single-Entry Only), 30-Days or 90-Days? Processing within 7-working days! We guarantee you affordable prices. Contact <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Rukky Travels and Tours</span> at <span style="color: red;">rukkytravels@gmail.com</span></b><br /> <b>*********************************************************************</b><br /> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: ''; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: blue;">YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS PLACED HERE. CONTACT US AT </span><span style="color: red;">tnn.ng1@gmail.com</span><span style="color: blue;"> FOR AD PLACEMENT DETAILS</span></b></div>

Buhari Tells New Service Chiefs To Rebuild Military Reputation

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