Petition To Deport CNN Host For Gun Control Support Reaches 60,000 Signatures

A petition to deport CNN host Piers Morgan over his heated comments on gun control has reached more than 62,000 signatures in just 4 days, far exceeding the threshold required for a White House response. A petition must get 25,000 signatures in 30 days in order to elicit a response.
In the wake of the elementary school shooting in Connecticut that left 27 dead, Morgan has become a vocal advocate for tighter gun regulations. Specifically, he is calling for a ban on high-capacity magazines and assault weapons, as well as strict background checks on gun sales. According to the petition, Morgan’s comments are no less than “a hostile attack against the U.S. Constitution”:

British Citizen and CNN television host Piers Morgan is engaged in a hostile attack against the U.S. Constitution by targeting the Second Amendment. We demand that Mr. Morgan be deported immediately for his effort to undermine the Bill of Rights and for exploiting his position as a national network television host to stage attacks against the rights of American citizens.

Of course, Morgan is protected by another constitutional amendment: the First. The CNN host has continued to exercise his rights by openly mocking the petition on Twitter.
Democratic lawmakers have promised to address gun safety immediately upon the start of the 113th Congress in January. Meanwhile, the National Rifle Association refused to cede any ground after the Newtown tragedy, calling for armed guards in every school and stricter scrutiny on the video game industry and opposing any measure limiting gun access.
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Obafemi Martins reportedly set to marry Balotelli’s sister

It’s no longer news that the ace Nigerian footballer is in a sizzling relationship with Mario Balotelli’s elder sister, Abigail Barwuash.
Obafemi has been discreetly dating the Ghanaian lady, who he met in Spain a while back, for many months now. The lovers recently flew private jet to a remote Island in Europe for a romantic holiday before Obafemi flew home to Nigeria for Christmas.
People close to the very private Levante FC of Spain striker say he’s very serious with Abigail and that’s why he’s no longer hiding his relationship with her unlike previous relationships. They say he may be considering marriage.
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Gunmen shoot boy, kill father, abduct mother in Benin

A 3-year old boy is now on a danger list in a private hospital in Benin after being shot by unknown gunmen who killed his father and abducted his mother this weekend.
He was shot in Oghodua , Off Iyeware Street in Ohovbe area, Benin City.
Local media reported that the boy’s father, Olowo Lafe, who was a Sales Representative in a pharmacy, was returning home with his wife and three children in his private car, a Toyota SIENNA with registration number AGL-545-AQ when the gunmen attacked.
The Gunmen who were laying ambush, opened fire, killed him and dragged his wife into their vehicle. The little boy was also shot in the process.
Sources disclosed that after the shooting, Lafe lost control and crashed the vehicle into the fence of his apartment, a move neighbours said could have been avoided if the road was motorable.
When contacted, the spokesperson, Edo Police Command, DSP Anthony Airhoyo, claimed that he wasn’t aware of the incident yet
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“I’m disappointed not to be going for the Africa Cup of Nations” – Obinna Nsofor

Lokomotiv Moscow’s forward, Obinna Nsofor, has expressed his disappointment, at being left out of the 32-man squad, that will play at the Africa Cup of Nations next month.
“I must confess that I am dissappointed that I am not going to South Africa with the team. It would have been my wish to go to South Africa and see how we can win the trophy for the third time,” Obinna Nsofor said.
“I was part of the team that played the last game against Guinea before the last Cup of Nations and the memories of missing out right at the National Stadium in Abuja is still fresh on my mind. Obinna Nsofor
“I scored the first goal in that game but we could not qualify for the tournament in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.” Obinna Nsofor lamented
Obinna Nsofor, who was an important member of the team under Samson Siasia, also noted he has not played under new coach, Stephen Keshi, but will be patient for his chance.
“Yes I am still waiting for my chance to play under the coach. And I know the opportunity will soon come for me.
“It is going to be one step at a time. But I am confident that the present crop of players are capable of doing the nation proud in South Africa.
“There is this urge to show Africans that the fact that we did not qualify for the last edition is not a reason why any country should underrate Nigeria.
“Coach Stephen Keshi has done well and the team can go ahead to win the trophy in South Africa,” said Obinna Nsofor.
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2012 bad year for Nigeria – Gov Elechi

Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi has described 2012 as a bad year for Nigeria, saying the year could pass as the worst in Nigeria’s history.
Elechi made the statement on Tuesday at Echialike, his hometown in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state, while addressing parishioners at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, during a service to mark this year’s Christmas celebration.
“The year was bad for the country and the worst in terms of natural disasters such as flood, senseless killing of innocent citizens by terrorist and other hoodlums, among others.
“We should, however, be consoled with the fact that other countries have their own share of these misfortunes.”
The governor called on Nigerians to put the ugly incidents behind them and concentrate on moving the country forward.
“We should forge ahead with renewed hope of a better future and pray earnestly to God for His grace and protection.”
Elechi said that Nigerians should learn to celebrate Christmas and other festivities with utmost degree of caution and decorum.
“The best Christmas is the one celebrated in a way that ensures we live to celebrate another one. The way people drink and drive recklessly on our roads leaves much to be desired.
“Though we should not be ruled by the fear of death, we must make efforts to live by ensuring safety on our roads.”
He called on Christians to ensure that they inculcated the significance of Christ’s birth by living a life of humility, tolerance and good neighbourliness.
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Ogun, Ondo, Abuja residents defy ban on ‘bangers’, use it at will

The Nigerian police’ ban on bangers appears not to be having any effect.
Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital defiled the ban placed on the use of bangers during this yuletide period by police authorities.
A statement signed by the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Adeniran Aremu, the general public, particularly parents and guardians were to check the activities of their children against the practice.
The statement noted that the law guiding the use of fireworks and other explosive is still on and anyone caught flouting the law would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
However, residents have failed to yield to the warning as the use of bangers has become the order of the day.
The police have also failed to carry out their initial threat of arresting those found wanting as youth have continued to use the bangers at will.
Some of the areas where the use of bangers are said to be rampant are Ijoka, Ijomu, Oke-Ijebu, Nepa, Ijo Mimo, Old Garage, Odo-Petu, Osokoti, Oda, Champion Junction, and Orita Obele.
Just like Ondo, residents of the Abuja have also continued to defy police directives on the use of bangers.
Despite the statement by the police that the use of fireworks remain banned in the Nigerian capital, residents continue to use bangers without any hindrance.
Hawkers can also been seen on major roads of the Nigerian capital selling fireworks.
Residents in Ogun state have also ignored the warning, instead there has been an increase use and sales of knock outs.
In areas like Ota, Abeaokuta, Ijoko and Ijebu, children and youths were seen throwing knock-outs without fear.
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“I was disvirgined during the virginity test” – 14-year-old victim in Ogun State school

One of the victims of the virginity test, that was allegedly conducted on female students of Ajuwon Senior High School, Ogun State, by their principal, has revealed her fears that she might have lost her virginity, in an interview with PUNCH.

Excerpts:

Why did you choose to do the virginity test when some pupils ran away?

I did not choose to do the test. After I and other female Senior Secondary School one pupils lined up in front of her (Olufunke Aladeojobi’s) office, I fled the scene but she noticed it and sent people after us threatening to deal with us.

Why didn’t you explain to her that you were not interested in the test?

I explained to her that my parents would be mad at me if they got to know that I did such a test without their consent but she brought out a cane and threatened to beat me mercilessly.

What happened afterwards?

Our principal marched me into her office and the school’s nurse asked me to put off my pants and laid me on the bed. She wore a glove, spread my thigh and dipped a finger into my private part. The school nurse then told the principal who was beside her that I was a virgin.

What did your principal do after the nurse said you are a virgin?

The principal said I “should not open my thigh” to any boy or man. She subsequently gave me two Ogun State customised exercise books.

Did you lose blood?

Yes, I lost blood. I didn’t notice it initially. It was the next person who saw me while dressing up that told me that my pants were stained with blood. But, I can’t say if it was the blood from my menstrual period because my menstrual period just ended or the blood was as a result of the virginity test.

Did your principal know you lost blood?

She didn’t because I left the place almost immediately and she was busy attending to other pupils.

How did your parents get to know about the incident?

I washed my blood-stained pants when I got home. I didn’t initially want to tell my mum but she noticed that I was keeping to myself. When she now queried to know what was wrong with me, I explained everything to her.

Did your principal warn you against telling your parents?

No, she didn’t. But I wouldn’t know what she might do to me if she got to know that I told my parents about it because she is strict and we all fear her. That was why I felt reluctant to tell my parents.

How have you been feeling since you underwent the test?

I have been doing fine just that I’m not happy about the incident because my classmates have been looking down on me. They keep saying that we have been “disvirgined.” I feel ashamed of myself.

Are you a virgin?

Yes. I have not had sex before but with what everybody is saying I don’t know if I am still a virgin. I really wish I’m still one.

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