Sunday 29 June 2014

Scores Feared Feared , Churches Burnt As Gunmen Attack Communities Near Chibok....

Scores are feared dead after armed men attacked two communities near Chibok in Borno State early Sunday.
Gunmen stormed Kwada and Kautikari when most residents were worshipping in different Churches, witnesses and security sources said.
The Borno State police spokesperson, Gideon Jubrin, said he had been informed of the attack, but declined to give details. Mr. Jubrin said he was yet to contact the district police officer in charge of Chibok.
“My attention was brought to the incident by a reporter and we have been battling to connect with our Divisional headquarters in Chibok for details, but it seems all the communication networks are down or something,” he said.
Residents said gunmen struck first in Kwada, where they attacked worshippers and set fire to at least four Churches, including COCCIN church, EYN church and Deeper Life Bible Church.
Kwada is about 10 kilometres from Chibok, where extremist Boko Haram abducted nearly 300 schoolgirls more than two months ago. Kautikari is about seven kilometres from Chibok.
A resident of Kwada, who identified himself as Mallam Yahi, told journalists that armed men attacked worshippers and burned Churches and houses in Kwada, before heading to Kautikari.
Several residents fled into the bushes to escape the attack, Mr. Yahi said.

Nearly half of all deaths in children under age five occur in the first 28 days of life.
Nigeria has the highest rate of child deaths among all the nations represented at the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup, a new scorecard of the 32 countries competing in the tournament has shown.
According to the scorecard, Nigeria has reduced child mortality by only 42 percent since 1990.
For every 1,000 births in Nigeria, 124 children will die before they reach age five, the report showed.
“The World Cup scorecard shows that when governments prioritize child health, dramatic progress can be made,” said Naveen Thacker, president-elect of the Asia Pacific Pediatric Association.
“Leaders from government, civil society and the business community must unite to ensure that preventable child deaths are soon consigned to the history books” he added.
However, the report says all countries have made significant progress in reducing childhood mortality since 1990, when the World Cup was hosted by Italy.

Jay Z and Beyonce have finally decided to change Blue Ivy's hairstyle making many wonder if that petition had anything to do with it ..They were spotted chilling on a yacht during their Miami"On the Run "tour.
They also looked genuinely happy as a couple..

Nigerian Military Narrated How Abuja Blast Suspect Was Killed

Confirming the death of Abuja blast alleged bomber, the Nigerian military narrated how it happened.

Photo: Abuja blast scene
According to the statement officially released on Friday on the Defence Headquarters website, the suspect, who was taken to hospital after had been shot by the military while trying to escape from the scene, died in the hospital, Premium Times reports.
It was claimed that in the hospital the suspect kept shouting: "People will die! people will die!"
Speaking about the immediate action after the explosion, which has already claimed 24 lives, the military said:

"The soldiers pursued the fleeing suspects and shot at one who fell off the bike with his bag, while the rider escaped through the crowd. The bag recovered from the suspect was later confirmed to contain a package of IED and other accessories."

It was also added that another suspect nabbed at the scene was under interrogation. The statement added that 15 more suspects were later apprehended in the country capital after a raid that led to the recovery of weaponry.
It would be recalled that Abuja shopping mall Emab Plaza was rocked by a ghastly explosion this Wednesday. While police first stated that 21 people were killed in the attack, the Health Minister yesterday said that 24 victims died.
Shortly after the bombing it was made known that one suspect was shot and one arrested in connection with the case.

I dumped D’banj because he’s a Womanizer - Jennifer Obayuwana

Its no news that D’banj dated the beautiful Jennifer Obayuwana, daughter of the Founder and Managing Director of Polo Luxury – John Obayuwana – few years back and its definitely no news that the couple’s relationship mysteriously went sideways. Well here is why, though not entirely surprising… Ms. Obayuwana opened up about her relationship with D’banj, while stating that she and D’banj are no longer a couple, Obayuwana added that she left D’banj because he was a womanizer.

“For the record, I am no longer dating D’Banj. It’s true we dated about four years ago and we have since called it quit.”“I left him (D’Banj) because he is a womanizer, you know now.” She said

Reader's Mail: My Husband Made Me Sleep With A Male Colleague Last Week

I have a problem and I need advice from fellow readers of your blog. I got married to my husband in the year 2011 and our marriage has been consummated with a girl child. Our marriage was working smoothly until my husband got an offshore job to work with an oil servicing firm based in port Harcourt last year June.
Ever since then, he hardly comes home. Most times he comes home just for the weekend once in two months and even when he comes he hardly touches me. I have spoken to him about this and he keeps telling me it's because of the stressful nature of his work. Continue below.
I am tired of having to tend to the baby at night alone and things got a head last week when ho.rmo'nes got the better of me and I ended up sleeping with a male colleague of mine at work.
Ever since this incident, I have been contemplating divorce because my husband led me into this shameful act.
I would have loved to relocate from Lagos to Port Harcourt to be with him but he claims he works offshore most of the time.
Please your constructive advice is needed on how to handle this issue because I know this will not only benefit me but also several women in the same situation. Thank you.

No makeup but still beautiful! Mercy Aigbe-Gentry stuns in new movie set photos!

Here are some pictures from her recent movie set where she is playing the role of a queenly!

After some fans blasted him for competing with Wizkid by taking pics with Jennifer Hudson and Meek mill, Davido decided to prove it wasn't just pictures. He too recorded a song with Meek....

''So what if I sell sex toys? Nigerians are a bunch of hypocrites'' - Bisi Ibidapo-Obe

After opening her shop and posing with sex toys..Yoruba actress,Bisi Ibidapo-Obe raised eyebrows when she vehemently denied selling sex toys..In a new interview with the Sun, she blasts Nigerian's for being hypocrites

"I did not open a sex toyshop. I sell men and women under wears and a few other things. I also have a section for body massage, body polish and other things that are related to that. On the issue of sex toys, I have this to say, if I sell sex toys so what? Nigerians are a bunch of hypocrites. They make issues out of non-issues. When I travelled to London I saw some newly wedded couples buying sex toys but back here, Nigerians believe that those that buy sex toys are harlots. In fact, there is dignity in the use of sex toys.I am not into the sales of only sex toys but there is a big market for them."

See What Don Jazzy has to Say about Tonto Dikeh's New Song ''Sugar Rush''

Since Nollywood actress cum musician, Tonto Dikeh also now known as Pokolee. joined D’banj’s record label, DB records, she has been receiving controversial comments which has hit more numbers when she released a part of her new song ‘Sugar Rush’ which D’banj featured in.
Many people have criticized her and her record label CEO, D’banj, that the new song almost sound like Mavin records hit song ‘Dorobucci’. But the Mavin records CEO, Don Jazzy, thinks contrary to what people’s opinion are and he said he doesn't think so.
Don jazzy said even if people said Tonto Dikeh’s new song sounds like his Dorobucci hit song, he explained that he doesn't think the song sounds anything like Dorobucci.
However he acclaimed that the new song by Tonto Dikeh, sounds nice and he likes it. Don Jazzy also made it known that all the comments on the new music is not his business, adding that he prefers sipping his Loya Milk than thinking about all the comments flying around.

''I want a woman who can go to the saloon with me, not hypocritical, fame seeking'' - Denrele Edun

Denrele Edun who just turned 31 talked to the Nigerian Tribune about gay allegations and dating ladies..He also denied bleaching and talked about his scandal with Charly boy..Ladies would be happy because he is actually single and searching...

"I am not dating anybody for now. I am single and searching.Eh! My people, make una come put ring o! My mother has been mounting pressure. My father has been telling me. My uncle, my grandmother, everyone wan make I marry.I think when that time comes, I will marry. I have been into many relationships. I have dated girls who would want to do anything I tell them. I want a woman who can hold her own. I don’t want a woman who cannot make dialogue with me. I don’t want a woman who will want to change me because she should already know who Denrele is. I don’t want to hear, “my father said you cannot dress like that” I will be like, “Oya, come and carry your witch and go. And return me my bride price before you go”. I want a woman who is not pretentious, hypocritical or a fame seeker. I want someone who is original. I want somebody I can go to the salon together (with) to make our hair; who wouldn’t mind if people are talking. I love a woman that can wear heels. It may sound flimsy. I love girls on heels. This is why I have always had a thing for models. If my wife cannot wear heels...

N20m controversy: Charly Boy disgraces Okorocha at Oputa’s burial

Arequiem mass organised for the late Socrates of the Supreme Court, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa at his country home in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State was disrupted yesterday, when the first son of the former erudite judge, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charley Boy prevented Governor Rochas Okorocha from paying tribute to his father.

Eye witnesses said that the mass which was conducted by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rt Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oguta, went on smoothly until Okorocha was permitted by the Bishop to pay his tribute to the fallen judge.
However, Chief Okorocha, was stopped midway into his speech, by Charley Boy who was visibly infruiated with Kukah for granting the governor the permission to speak. He walked up angrily to the altar and snatched the micro-phone from the governor, to the embarrassment of all the dignitaries present. It was a disgrace to the governor.

INCREDIBLE: Meet The Man Who Is Half-Human, Half-Fox Creature At Karachi Zoo (PICTURED)

One of the top attractions at Karachi Zoo in Pakistan is ‘Mumtaz Begum Africa Wali’ – a mythical half-fox, half-woman chimera. With the body of a fox and the head of a woman, this bizarre creature manages to delight visitors more than any other animal in the zoo. Her witty conversation and fortune-telling talents make her an instant hit with any sort of crowd.

Once you enter Karachi Zoo, it’s hard to miss Mumtaz Begum – the organizers announce their bizarre attraction on a megaphone. When you get inside Mumtaz Mahal, the building that houses her, all you can see at first is a fox’s hide placed on a table-like arrangement. Suddenly, a woman’s head appears out of nowhere, exactly where the fox’s head is supposed to be.

The security man opened the gate and I drove in.From afar I saw Adenike a.k.a Alhaja and her driver hurling and throwing boxes on the lawn…chai, I said to myself,”why did I choose today of all days to pop in”…She walked briskly towards me as I parked…Before she got to my side she was screaming,”Deecherry, chai, omo teen yi ti fi iya jemi ni under my roof”(Deecherry, this teenager has dealt with me under my roof).Adenike was enraged..

hmm…it seems he likes them young, pretty and sexy! well he shouldn’t go and waste all of his Energy, skill and tactics on her then when the
Premier League season starts now he would have ran out of All his Tactics..well for now happy Enjoyment!

Injured Eagles' Player Babatunde Michael Charges Team For Glory

The Super Eagles midfielder Babatunde Michael, injured in the second half of the Wednesday game against Argentina, prays for the success of his colleagues at the ongoing World Cup.

Photo: Babatunde Michael
The player was ruled out by the Nigerian coach from further participation in the Mundial following the surgery he had undergone to fix the damaged wrist.
After the successful surgery Babatunde has turned into a "prayer warrior" for his team, fcnaija reports.
He supported his colleagues by saying:

"I will be praying for the team and I am sure they will do the nation proud in this World Cup."

It would be recalled that despite loss to the Group F leader Argentina (2-3), the Nigerian team qualified for the round 16 of the World Cup and will clash with France on Monday, June 30.
Meanwhile Keshi’s men have reportedly resumed training in Brasilia to prepare fro the upcoming game.

I’m a virgin, I know nothing about sex! - Seyi Hunter

When Afro-pop singer, Adokiye declared she was avirgin in a chat with Vanguard’s Potpourrirecently, many thought she couldpossibly be the last of the virgins in the Nigerian entertainment industry. But it seems there are others, at least one other, as another entertainer, Seyi Hunter has come out to declare she is a virgin as well.

A Performing Arts, Industrial and Labour Relations’graduate from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Seyi, born of an Igbo father and Akwa-Ibom mother, started out her career in the Yoruba sector and has since featured in close to twenty films in both Yoruba and English language movies.
In this interview with Showtime Celebrity, the wave-making actress talks about her career, passion, secrets and fears, among other issues:
When and how did you start acting professionally?
I started acting in 2011. I entered the industry through Funsho Adeolu. I met him at a movie location.
What has been your experience since you started?
It’s been tough. But with God on my side, I’ve been able to achieve a lot within the short period I’ve been in the industry.

Eniola Badmus Finally Reveals What Julius Agwu Did To Her Years Ago!...

It's surprising how Julius Agwu could be the one behind the Nollywood rise of Eniola Badmus. How did we know this?
That's because Badmus said it herself when she shared a photo of herself and Julius Agwu on her social pages.
After posting the photo she wrote that Agwu was the one who got her her first movie role in Nollywood.

"Quick selfie with the man I can't forget in my life......E got mi my first movie role in Nollywood so many years back......his part of my history..... @juliusagwu1", she wrote.

So Agwu got Badmus a role and she'd already become famous in an industry he too recently realized he should to be part of.

SHOCKING REVELATION: Pupils In Oyo Community School Drink Cattle Urine, Take Turns To Learn In Class...

PHOTO: Front view of the school bulding
| Photo credits: punchng.com

Benjamin Oshokoya, six, is a young boy bubbling with life. Now in Basic Two in one of the best schools around the Shangisha area of Lagos, his dream of becoming an accountant in the near future is gradually taking shape. Privileged to be born into a financially stable family, he is enjoying the best type of education money can buy. His life outside the school setting is also an interesting bit. With a vast array of luxury at his disposal and a massive prospect ahead, little Ben cannot ask for more.

But fast forward 240 kilometers away in Opoo, a remote community at the outskirts of Okaka in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, life is a different mix for Abiola Bankole and her two little siblings – Yemi and Ibukun. Unlike Benjamin’s posh school with all the modern facilities to aid learning, their school, Community Primary School Opoo, boasts only three classrooms with no basic facilities to support any meaningful academic exercise. Two out of the three classrooms have their roof completely blown off by the wind while the only surviving one shared by the entire school of about 150 pupils is half way from finally caving. More than half of the schools population wear mufti to classes because their parents cannot afford uniforms. Many of the children carry their books to school in sacks or with their bare hands. Not only that, pupils drink water mixed with cattle urine and faeces as the only source of water in community is shared by both animals and human begins. For the three siblings and dozens of their little colleagues in this tiny agrarian community, there is nothing to dream about in the future. The harsh environment they live in and the terrible condition under which they learn at this dilapidated school building rob them of the frills that come along with formative years.

SHOCKER! Slavery Still Thrives In Kogi’s ‘Land Of Freedom’- A MUST READ....

PHOTO: Historical monument at Ogidi

Kogi State is reputed as the state in Nigeria where the ‘Iron of Liberty’ is found .The Iron of Liberty is a spot where slaves were freed at the end of the slave trade in 1860.

The state is reported to have three main ethnic groups and languages. They are the Igala, Ebira, and Okun (a Yoruba group). It is also said to have other minorities like the Ogugu subgroup of the Kakanda, Igala, Gwari and Oworo people, Bassa, a small fraction of Nupe mainly in Lokoja, the Eggan community under Lokoja Local Government and the Ogori Magongo.

The abolition of slave trade by the British government in the 19th Century led to the enforcement of the Slave Trade Abolition Act. The West African Frontier Force had after the abolition of slave trade mounted surveillance squads on Rivers Niger and Benue to secure the routes against any possible violation of the Act.

The squad reportedly captured many barges with slaves on board and forced the vessels to berth at the dockyard while the slaves were rescued from the slave merchants.

The seized slaves were then led to the Iron of Liberty where two iron poles were erected. The slaves were then instructed to touch them to regain their freedom. Any slave who escaped from his master and touched the Iron of Liberty in the now Kogi State automatically regained his freedom.

It is therefore quite surprising that a state that played host to freed slaves could in the present modern world still harbour in some of its communities people who are regarded as slaves or euphemistically put, second class citizens.

REVEALED: Ways To End Boko Haram Insurgency In Nigeria

PHOTO: Analysts speaking on wave of terrorism in Nigeria on Channels TV

Following the unabated acts of terrorism being perpetrated across Nigeria by the Islamists terror group, Boko Haram, security experts are continuing to advise the federal government on ways to win the war against terrorism in the country.

Commenting on the menace during Channels Television’s weekend breakfast show Sunrise, on Saturday, 28 June, 2014, Mr Ladi Thompson, a security expert, urged Nigerians to always remain alert, security conscious and report any strange movements or items to the nearest security agency.

Mr Thompson noted that the bomb blast that happened in Abuja on Wednesday, 25 June, 2014, shouldn’t have come to any Nigerian as a surprise.
He said “if anybody was surprised by the bombing in Abuja, it would mean that that person has refused to face the reality of what we have on ground in Nigeria.”

He argued that security operatives were using an inferior tactic in solving the insurgency and bringing the culprits to book.

“I would have preferred the Federal Government to diagnose the problem properly and also brace up the nation for the reality on ground, instead of empty promises that cannot be backed up”, he said.

Confab resolves that states should create local government.

The National Conference on Thursday accepted the recommendation of its Committee on Politics and Governance to return Nigeria to a true federal structure with the states as federating units.
The Conference also adopted another recommendation which will allow the states to create local governments as they deem necessary.
It also resolved that asset declaration form submitted by public office holders to the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, should be made accessible to the general public and the exercise should be before and after assumption of office.
The report of the Committee co-chaired by a former Information Minister, Jerry Gana, and a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, was earlier debated before the amendments to its recommendation were taken and voted for.
The voting session was moderated by the Deputy Chairman of the Conference, Bolaji Akinyemi.
It could not vote on the establishment of structure, composition, finance and functions of local government councils preferring to do so when discussing the report of the Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government.

Delegates rejected recommendation that 70 per cent of Federal police officers in any state should be indigenes of that state.

The National Conference on Thursday approved the creation of state police, National Border Force and Coast Guard; among others, for improved security across the nation.
The decisions were taken during the adoption of the report of the Conference Committee on National Security, headed by a former Inspector General of Police, Gambo Jimeta.
It was during the presentation of the Committee’s report on Wednesday by its Vice Chairman, Albert Horsfall, that the Conference Chairman, Idris Kutigi, chased journalists of out of the plenary session.
The situation later degenerated to a stage where journalists accredited to cover the Conference proceedings, decided to boycott the day’s sitting.
When the Conference reconvened on Thursday morning, the delegates commenced voting in a bid to amend as well as adopt the recommendations of the Committee.
The Vice Chairman of the Conference, Bolaji Akinyemi, who presided over the voting, read the recommendations and the concomitant amendments before putting the question to the delegates.
On a unanimous voice vote, delegates approved the establishment, funding and operation of state and community police based on state laws.

Bauchi Explosion: 13 killed, 34 injured as gunmen attack hotel in Bauchi

Thirteen people were killed and 34 injured when gunmen attacked a hotel in Bauchi, Bauchi State on Friday night.

Boko haram Bombed Another Brothel In Bauchi

Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Haruna Mohammed, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the attack occurred at iPeoples Hotel, Bayan Gari area of Bauch metropolis. He said corpses of the deceased had been deposited at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, while the injured were receiving treatment at the same hospital.
Military, police and Nigeria Red Cross personnel were already at the scene when NAN correspondent visited on Saturday morning.
An eye-witness, Malam Ahmed Maidoki told NAN that five persons in military uniform carried out the attack by detonating explosives and shooting at random.
“We were just sitting down, watching highlights of the ongoing FIFA world cup at the viewing centre located in between the two story building of the hotel when five men dressed in military uniform strolled in.
“We thought they were security personnel, who came to relax as well. I noticed they all positioned themselves at the four corners of the hall.

278 Islamic pilgrims, others stopped from taking flight from Maiduguri International airport

There was tension at the Maiduguri airport in Borno State as the Nigerian military barred 278 Islamic pilgrims headed for the Umrah pilgrimage from boarding a flight. The military also stopped Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume from taking a flight out of the same airport. It was gathered that the military prohibited the senator and other pilgrims from boarding the chartered aircraft and forced both flights to take off from the Maiduguri airport with empty seats. One of the frustrated pilgrims told our correspondent that he and the others intended to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the Umrah. Another source disclosed that Governor Kashim Shettima had intervened to enable the pilgrims to fly, but his efforts yielded no results. “There was raised tension at the airport,” one of the sources said.

High-Level Corruption Rocks $470million CCTV Project That Could Secure Abuja

PHOTO: Scene of the bomb explosin
|Photo credits: premiumtimesng.com

Since the installation of the CCTV cameras, criminal have launched violent attacks on Abuja without being detected.
The failure of the National Public Security Communication System, NPSCS; otherwise known as the CCTV project, has heightened the level of insecurity in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, PREMIUM TIMES checks have revealed.
The project which was initiated by late President Umaru Yar’Adua, was conceived to help security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory check the growing insecurity in the federal capital.
But since the installation of the CCTV cameras and allied equipment, criminals and insurgents have over and over again launched violent attacks on the city without being detected.
Between 2010 when the project was initiated and now, Abuja has come under seven deadly attacks, leaving scores of people dead and properties worth billions of naira destroyed.
The first bomb explosion in the city occurred on 1st October, 2010, a few meters from the Three Arms Zone, during the country’s 50th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations.
Three Arms Zone is home to the Presidential Villa, the National Assembly Complex and the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Grounded Chopper: I’ll Go To Court If… — Oshiomhole..

Governor Adams Oshiomhole

The Mmanagement of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Benin Airport Branch, yesterday, apologised to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State over the recent incident at the Benin Airport where his chartered helicopter was stopped from flying.
This came as the governor Oshiomhole vowed to go to court and challenge any authority which sought to infringe on his fundamental human rights if his right to movement from one place to another within the country was violated again.
Speaking when the management of NAMA , Benin Airport Branch, paid him a visit to apologise, the governor who said he had direct contact with President Goodluck Jonathan following the incident, added: “I’m convinced that he (President) didn’t give those orders that I should be stopped. The next time I’m so interrupted, I will not hesitate to go to court and challenge the infringement on my fundamental right to movement. We need to strengthen our democracy.”
He advised the airport authorities to shun partisan politics and insist on professionalism, saying that “it will be a sad day if the management of a sensitive institution that has to do with air safety joins the club of politicians and political actors.”

World Cup 2014: Ghana Crisis Latest – Why Two Senior Players, Boateng And Mutari Were Expelled From Camp!

Black Stars of Ghana camp in serious crisis

The crisis in the camp of the Black Stars of Ghana has deepened as there are reports that two senior players in the team, Kevin Prince Boateng and Suley Mutari, have been expelled from the World Cup camp. Boateng and Muntari, who play for Schalke 04 of Germany and AC Milan of Italy respectively, were booted out of the Black Stars Brazil camp for indiscipline, few hours before their crucial encounter against Portugal. According to reports, Muntari slapped Ghana Management Committee member, Moses Armah, after a row, while Boateng is believed to have clashed with Coach Kwasi Appiah during a training session. Before the indiscipline display of the duo, Ghana have been in the spotlight over a bonus row that has necessitated the intervention of the country’s President, John Dramani Mahama.
The players protested that they had not been paid the appearance fee agreed on. The players have since been paid their wages after the country’s president sent the sum of $3 million in cash to take care of their demands.
Ghana takes on Portugal in their final Group G match on Thursday. The West Africans need a significant win and also pray that both USA and Germany don’t play out a draw if they hope to qualify to the knockout stage. Before being expelled, Muntari was already banned for the game against Portugal after picking up two yellow cards in the competition so far. Boateng is available but was left out of Appiah’s starting line-up for Ghana’s opening match against USA.

ABUJA BOMB EXPLOSION: Another Explosive Found on Dead Terrorist....

The Defence headquarters yesterday said more explosives were seized from suspects believed to have coordinated the bombing of Emab Shopping Plaza in Wuse II, Abuja on Wednesday.

BOMB EXPLOSION : New Telegraph Editor Buried In Abuja

A statement by the Director Defence Information Major General Chris Olukolade said, “ Bystanders at the scene of the explosion alerted soldiers on patrol to the two suspects who were speeding off on a power bike.”
According to the statement, “The soldiers swung into action engaging the escaping suspects and fatally wounding one of them who fell with his bag as the motorbike rider still made efforts to escape through the crowd.
“The bag recovered from the suspect was later confirmed to contain a package of IED and other accessories including stop clock, mobile phones and other materials used for setting off explosives.
“The suspect who was shot by the soldiers finally died in the hospital as he defiantly yelled
“people will die! People will die!!” Olukolade said.

REVEALED: How Another Bomb Blast Was Averted At EMAB Plaza In Abuja

Mike Omeri

A suspected member of Boko Haram attempted to detonate another Improvised Explosive Device, IED, at EMEB Plaza in Abuja shortly after the explosion that killed 21 persons on Wednesday, 26 June, 2014, according to the coordinator of the National Information Centre, NIC, Mr. Mike Omeri.

Omeri made this disclosure in Abuja Friday afternoon when he led other members of the NIC in a media briefing on government’s efforts to curb insurgency in the country.
Sahara Reporters quoted Omeri saying the timely response of security agents at the scene of the attack prevented the terrorists from detonating the second explosives.
He explained “that their (security agents) prompt action on that afternoon led to the arrest of one of the attackers and the killing of another that was almost using his gadgets to detonate the second and possibly the third deadly device.”
Omeri denied reports that said the CCTV cameras installed around some areas in the Federal Capital Territory are not functioning.
He informed that Minister of the FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed told him that the cameras were functioning and that more are to be installed.

Abacha Loot: Why We Withdrew Charges Against Mohammed Abacha – FG

The federal government explained yesterday that its recent withdrawal of the criminal proceedings against Mohammed Abacha in Nigeria became necessary to facilitate the recovery of about $380million from the Luxembourg proceedings and $550million from forfeiture proceedings instituted by the US Department of Justice.
It also described as unfortunate and unfair what it termed “blanket criticism” by Transparency International (TI) condemning the decision of the Jonathan administration to withdraw the money laundering charges against the Abacha family.
In a statement it issued accusing the federal government of encouraging impunity by allowing the Abacha family to be set free, TI had contended that “allowing the theft of public funds to go unpunished sends the wrong message that those with powerful connections can act with impunity”, especially as the government has not given adequate reasons for dropping the charges.
But the attorney general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, Mr Mohammed Adoke, who made the federal government’s position known, noted that while TI’s statement in this regard was not only “an unfortunate rush to judgement without the benefit of facts”, nothing could be further from the truth.
In a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Mr Ambrose Momoh, Adoke said, “The blanket criticism by TI, which has little bearing on the facts, is therefore, unfortunate. The singling out of Nigeria for criticism by TI for adopting measures, which are globally used in cases of this nature and which have produced good results for the country is unfair.

Aftermath of APC convention: Read Tinubu’s message to PDP…A MUST READ....

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday declared that the All Progressive Congress (APC) broom revolution is ready now to sweep the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) out of power in 2015. The change he told the teeming supporters at the party’s maiden national convention holding at the Eagle Square, Abuja has become necessary because of the manifest ineptitude and weakness of the PDP-led government.
A government he said that cannot protect her citizens such that 250 girls abducted in Chibok, Borno more than a month ago are still in captivity.
The people, he said, cannot continue to tolerate this government and APC had come to present the clear alternative.

A 24-year-old Africa’s youngest mathematician, Olaoluwa Hallowed Oluwadara

A 24-year-old Nigerian, Olaoluwa Hallowed Oluwadara, made history in Africa on Wednesday as he received a Ph.D Degree in Mathematics at the convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for the 2012/2013 academic session. The young mathematician’s thesis was adjudged the best in Engineering and Science, having made a cumulative grade point average of 5.0, was described as the youngest Ph.D holder in Africa.
According to University of Lagos, Oluwadara was able to finish the programme within the three years of stipulated period. He got two first and second degrees in Mathematics (Pure Option) and Physics in 2007 and 2008 respectively, at the age of 18, from the University de Bangui, Central African Republic.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues at the convocation ceremony, Oluwadara said his achievement was not only a personal triumph but a triumph for mathematics as a useful subject of study in Nigeria.

All Progressives Congress national Convention....

PHOTONEWS: APC National Convention In Abuja

APC convention

L_R: All Progressive Congress (APC) Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Fomer Governor of Bayelsa State Mr Timipre Sylva, Gen Mohammed Buari, Interim Chairman and outgoing Chairman All Progressive Congress Chief Bisi Akande and Former Vice President of Nigeria Alhaji Abubaka Atiku. During the All Progressive Congress (APC) Convention held in Abuja Yesterday. Photo NIYI

Kefee Needs A Miracle To Survive, Diagnosed With Pre-Eclampsia, – Doctor....

Kefee 1 stargist Gospel singer, Kefee has been diagnosed with Pre-eclampsia – pregnancy induced high blood pressure. Six-month pregnant Kefee had embarked on a 14-hour flight to Chicago for an event but went into coma, forcing the plane to land in Los Angeles so that she could be urgently attended to. According to a Tribune source; “Kefee surely did not know that she had a high blood pressure before she embarked on the long trip and suddenly went into coma in the air. That she is pregnant has made her situation dicey, so she will need a miracle to survive, a doctor told me”, Meanwhile, a medical doctor in Nigeria, Dr Adeyefa, shedding more light on Kefee’s condition, said: “Kefee is in a precarious situation because of the six months pregnancy. If the foetus had been nine months, the doctors would have removed the baby and saved the mother and child. As it is now, not only will the baby not survive because the carrier is in coma, Kefee may also lose her life from further complications. The chances of the mother surviving is narrow, while the kid has a narrower chance. I urge Nigerians to pray for her for a miracle because that is what she really needs,”he added. Let’s keep praying for Kefee…..Miracles still happen.

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