BREAKING: ‘Deadly blast’ hits police bus in Istanbul

At least 11 people have been killed by a blast which targeted a police bus in central Istanbul, officials say.
The remote-controlled device was reportedly detonated as the vehicle passed through the busy Vezneciler district at the morning rush hour.

No group has yet said it carried out the attack.

Violence in Turkey has escalated recently as a result of tensions with Kurdish separatists and the conflict in neighbouring Syria.

The explosion happened near the city’s historic Beyazit Square neighbourhood, a major tourist attraction.
At least 36 other people were injured, Istanbul’s governor said.
Pictures showed the wreckage of a bus destroyed and the facade of nearby buildings damaged. Armed police were also seen next to the site.
Reports said gunfire was heard in the area after the blast.

Don’t Panic, FG Negotiating With Niger Delta Elders – Osinbajo

The Inspector Gener­al of Police, Mr. Solo­mon Arase, has urged Nigerians not to lose sleep over the threats by some Niger Delta militants to bomb key public and private institu­tions in Lagos, Abuja and Ka­duna.

In a swift reaction to the threats by the Joint Niger Del­ta Liberation Force (JNDLF) to bomb the State House, Abu­ja, Defence Headquarters, Po­lice Headquarters, refineries, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and others today, the IGP affirmed that the police authorities would provide ad­equate security for all law-abid­ing citizens.

Last week, the JNDLF threatened to launch six mis­siles beginning from today.

Jonathan: I Did Not Leave Empty Treasury

Former President Goodluck Jonathan monday said he did not leave an empty treasury for President Muhammadu Buhari who took the reins of government from him on 29 May last year.

“It is not true; there is no way that he (President Buhari) would have inherited an empty treasury and at the same time give bailout to the states. It’s not possible,” he told Bloomberg TV.

Again, Appeal Court postpones hearing of Saraki’s application

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has again suspended its hearing of an application filed by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, in connection to the alleged false asset declaration charges against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

Nigeria: 'Tourism Golf Tourney Will Boost Tourism in Bauchi

The patron of Bauchi Golf and Country Club, Major General Junaid Bindawa (rtd) and the captain of the Bauchi Golf and Country Club, Professor Ediga Agbo have predicted that the hosting of the Tourism Golf Tournament event would enhance the development of tourism in Bauchi State.

Both officials spoke at the trophy and prize presentation ceremony of the recently concluded Maiden Tourism Golf Tournament in Bauchi.