NIGER SAYS SOLDIERS, CIVILIANS KILLED IN ARMED ATTACK ON NIAMEY AIRPORT. (PHOTO).

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 Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport An attack by armed men on an airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, according to the country’s defence ministry, five months after a major assault. Twenty-two armed attackers were also killed in the assault and about 20 suspects were apprehended, the ministry added in a press statement read out on national television on Thursday, Al Jazeera reported. Soldiers in Niamey fought suspected rebels around the Diori Hamani International Airport and a military airbase on Thursday, sources told Al Jazeera earlier in the day. A source said gunmen affiliated with an armed group attacked at approximately 6:00am (05:00 GMT) local time. One airport employee who lives near the airport told Al Jazeera he heard heavy exchanges of gunfire and saw a large military deployment as he drove towards work and decided to turn back for safety. A second local source living close to the airport also reported ...

GOVERNOR AMOSUN JUST GAVE OUT HIS DAUGHTER'S HANDS IN MARRIAGE TO ABIKE DABIRI'S SON ''OLADIPO'.{PHOTOS}.

Image may contain: 7 people, people smiling, people standing               It was a day full of glamour and joy in Abeokuta,the Ogun State capital as the Governor of the state,Senator Ibikunle Amosun gave his first daughter,Miss Ayomide Amosun's hand out in marriage to Mr Oladipo Dabiri,the son of the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammmadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora,Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa.The wedding ceremony which attracted dignitaries from all walks of life had in attendance the acting President of Nigeria,Prof. Yemi Osinbajo,serving and former Governors,All Progressive Congress party leaders,members of the National and State Houses of Assemblies,Royal fathers as well as business moguls.The Chairman of the occasion,Hon. Justice Alpha Belgore ''said what is happening today is a testimony of the kindness and good character of the couple's parents'' praying that God will continue to protect the union and give them the wisdom to live in perfect harmony.Advising the couple,the former President of Nigeria,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo revealed that there would always be marriage frictions but he urged them to iron out any differences before the following morning through proper communication.Expressing his joy,the brides father and the Governor of Ogun State,Senator Ibikunle Amosun thanked all for honouring and sharing in his family's happiness urging the couple to imbibe tolerance,trust and the fear of be as the foundation of their marriage.Directing the cutting of the cake,the Acting President of Nigeria.Prof. Yemi Osinbajo prayed for the couple to enjoy great favour,love and affection in their marital life.Speaking with journalists,the grooms mother,Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa enjoined the couple not to allow third party in the running of their home while she prayed for God's guidance for the couple.More photos below.
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