Nigeria violence: Army tells BBC it is ‘demoralised’

 

The Nigerian army has told the BBC it is demoralised, outnumbered and outgunned, following a series of attacks by Boko Haram which killed at least 150 people.

The Islamist group is accused of killing 27 people in attacks on two villages, Shawa and Alagarno, not far from where the schoolgirls were taken.

They are also blamed for a double bombing in the central city of Jos on Tuesday, in which 118 people died.
Gabriel Gatehouse reports.

Just saw this on BBC.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27497853  OMG...........Wetin dey happen na?

Wole Soyinka says he's never referred to Patience Jonathan as 'illiterate'

 

Literary icon Professor Wole Soyinka in a statement released yesterday to media houses said that while he may have publicly chastised First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, he has never referred to her as an illiterate. He said his name is being falsely used to disrespect the first lady and will take legal action once he finds out the source of the lies. I recall him referring to Patience Jonathan as that woman on his CNN interview with Amanpour though. Anyway, his statement reads in part below;

"It commenced over a year ago, I seem to recollect, as a telephone text, 'tweet' or whatever it is called, died away after strong rebuttals, and is now being provided renewed life by some faceless cowards with their own private agenda. Let me state quite clearly that literacy is no indicator of intelligence, even though we all believe (I hope) in universal literacy. From childhood I have interacted with so-called "illiterate" men and women, sipped from their innate intelligence, and learnt much from them outside formal schooling"... 

D’banj, Miley Cyrus & Mariah Carey to Perform at 2014 World Music Awards

Nigerian music superstar D’banj will share the same stage with some world superstars at the 2014 World Music Awards.

The international award show is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 27th May 2014 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, France.
Also performing on the D-Day are Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Flo Rida, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Jason Derulo and Fall Out Boy.

It is a great gig for D’banj who plans to celebrate 10 years in the entertainment industry later this year.

#BringBackOurGirls rally: Security beefed up around Presidential Villa

Security was on Thursday morning beefed up around the Presidential Villa, Abuja ahead of a protest rally being planned by #BringBackOurGirls campaigners who are protesting the abduction over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State.
 

The campaigners had threatened to take their protest to the Presidential Villa where they are expecting President Goodluck Jonathan to address them on efforts being made to rescue the girls.

The march is scheduled to start from the Unity Fountain located close to  Transcorp Hilton Hotels,  Maitama, at 3pm, and proceed to the Presidential Villa through the Federal Secretariat.

EFCC release: suspected fraudster arraigned for N11.6m securities scam

Here's a press release from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Read below...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, May 20, 2014 arraigned Etim James Etim before Justice I.L Ojukwu of a Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State on a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery and stealing. 

Specifically, Etim allegedly stole and sold shares valued at N11.655, 000 (Eleven Million, Six Hundred and Fifty- Five Thousand Naira only) belonging to an eighty-five-year old pensioner, Chief Ukim Okon Edem, without his consent. He committed the fraud in connivance with three other accomplices: Okey Godfrey Okebalama, James Oyabolo and Udoh (all at large).

When the charges were read to him, he pleaded not guilty.

Paul Okoye shows off his new Wrangler SUV

The singer and millionaire showed off his new ride on his instagram page this morning. we will soon get there...

University of Jos loses 15 students in yesterday's blast

 

University of Jos just announced that they lost 15 students at yesterday's twin bomb blasts that left over 200 people dead. Eight of those students were final year medical students. Too sad!

Jos Explosion: Another bomb scare as banks, schools are shut

 

Residents of Tudunwada said there was panic in the area at about 11:30 a.m. following the alleged discovery of a strange vehicle.A day after twin bomb explosions killed about 200 people at its main market; there was bomb scare in two different parts of Jos, Plateau State, on Wednesday.
The bomb scares occurred in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area; and Tudunwada, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau.

In Bukuru, headquarters of Jos South Local Government, residents of Gyel expressed fears at about noon following rumours that explosive devices were planted in the locality. The residents called one another in panic at the situation as many decided to remain indoors.

Residents of Tudunwada said there was panic in the area at about 11:30 a.m. following the alleged discovery of a strange vehicle parked at a strategic point in the area.
Some of the residents took to Facebook, blackberry messenger, and other social media sites to alert their relations of the alleged bomb-laden vehicle.

Former NURTW Boss paraded in Lagos for gun possession

Mukaila Lamidi aka Auxila, former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Oyo State chapter was on Tuesday paraded in Lagos State by men of the state’s Police command.
Lamidi was arrested on May 10 by a combined team of police anti robbery squad, following a confessional statement by Abdulazeez Amao, an illegal arms dealer, who mentioned him as one of his customers.

Upon interrogation Amao had confessed that one Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi a.k.a Auxiliary, the immediate past chairman of the NURTW, Oyo State chapter bought one AK-47 rifle and one English pistol from him.
Lamidi was found to be illegally in possession of two loaded magazines with 15 rounds each and one packet of .9mm live ammunition containing fifty rounds when he was arrested at Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
Parading the suspect, Umar Manko, Lagos Police Commissioner, CP said, “After 3 days of diligent follow-up, Mukaila Lamidi a.k.a Auxiliary was intercepted and arrested at Olodo area of Ibadan on 10th May, 2014 at about 2130 hrs while driving in his ash-coloured Nissan Quest Space Bus with Reg. no. CA 647 KSF and one Zastava pistol with breach no. 150533, two (2) loaded magazines with 15 rounds each and one packet of .9mm live ammunition containing fifty rounds were recovered from him.”

Boko Haram Militants Kill 18 Villagers In Borno

Boko Haram militants have attacked the village of Allagarno in Askari local government of Borno state killing 18 persons.Villagers reported being woken up to heavy artillery bombardment by militants late Tuesday. The militants razed most of the village leaving behind death and destruction.

EFCC to Arraign Female Suspect For N30m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on May 23, 2014 arraign a business woman, Mary Okoh alias Josephine Williams, for offences bordering on fraud and forgery.
Okoh was arrested by the operatives of the Commission following a complaint by Okon Abasi, executive officer, Mutual Alliance Property Development Company Limited.

According to Abasi, the suspect obtained the sum of thirty million naira (N30, 000,000.00) from him as loan and gave him a Certificate of Occupancy for her landed property situated at Gwarimpa, Abuja as collateral.
The suspect allegedly defaulted in payment of the loan and also sold the property used as collateral to Lead British Schools, Gwarimpa with another Certificate of Occupancy.

With investigation into the scam already concluded, the suspect will on Friday, May 23, 2014 be arraigned at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja.

CAN President,Pastor AyoOritsejafor set to float new university in warri

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and founder of the Word of Life Bible Church Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, is set to float a new university called Eagle Heights University. According to a message posted on the church's Facebook page, the christian university will be located in Omadino in Warri, Delta state and the ground breaking ceremony for the proposed university will take place on June 3rd.

Revealed! two sisters who died in the Kano bomb blast on Sunday

6 year old Magdalene (left) and her older sister, Sonia, 13, (right) were part of those that lost their lives on Sunday May 18th after a bomb went off at a popular drinking spot on Atiken Street in the Sabongari area of Kano state. 8 others died. May their souls rest in peace...amen.

Abducted Schoolgirls: British spy plane breaks down

Britain’s Ministry of Defence on Monday said that a spy plane sent to help in the search for the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram Islamists had been grounded en route due to a fault.

“A technical fault which has delayed the Sentinel aircraft on its way to Ghana is being investigated and will be solved as soon as possible,” said an MoD statement.

“In the meantime the UK military team continues its work on the ground while other surveillance aircraft continue the search for the missing schoolgirls.”

According to the Times, the Royal Air Force jet had taken off from Waddington base in east England as planned, but the crew soon noticed a fault.

They decided to fly on and eventually touched down in Senegal, where the plane is now being repaired, according to the paper.

Don Jazzy Joins #BringBackOurGirls Campaign

 

Boss of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy has joined the now famous #BringBackOurGirls campaign.

 

The business mogul and ace producer, joined the fight on his Instagram page, while on a trip to Paris.

 

“If you like move our girls underground.We will find you. And you can't escape the wrath of God. You will be kissed by Karma. #BringBackOurGirls”, he said.

 

Over 200 girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in the town of Chibok in Northeastern Nigeria on April 14.

Triplemg Family Album ''THE EVOLUTION'' to drop on may 29th

Kukere master Iyanya  shared this on his instagram page and i cant wait to lay my hands on this album.The album features all the artistes in the triplemg family.see more pics after the cut

Public Service Announcement. The TripleMG Album "The Evolution" Drops 29th May 2014!!! Support The Triplemg Family and Nigeria music and Get a copy.

Customs Officer baths woman with Acid

 

A Nigerian Custom officer named Mr Nwaeze who heads the Customs unit at Mosafejo Aradagun, has been accused of allegedly attacking  a woman identified as Ms Tope Fadipe with acid after an argument over money.

 

Sahara Reporters reports that Ms Fadipe, who served as a salesgirl at a local food business run by Mr Nwanze's family for 3 years, was attacked by an angry Nwaeze on Friday May 9th, after she argued with him when he accused of her of not remitting N50,000 into the business account.

 

After the acid attack, the matter was reported at the Badagry Police Station, and Mr. Nwaeze had boasted that no one could arrest him. On Saturday, the 10th of May, one day after the incident, Mr. Nwaeze was said to have appeared at the Police Station, and had returned shortly afterwards to show he is above arrest. Continue...

 

Gen. Buhari denies man caught by EFCC for scam is his adopted son

Gen. Buhari has denied that the Mohammed Buhari who was arrested by EFCC for N20million scam is his adopted son. The man had claimed to be related to the former military head of state.

Reacting yesterday, chairman of the Buhari Vanguard, Jasper Azuatalam, said Gen. Buhari had no need to adopt any children as God had blessed him with both male and female children.

Omawunmi shares beautiful pics of her mum

 

Nigerian Songstress,Omawunmi shared a picture of her mum today on instagram and i  now know where her beauty comes from,The singer in in warri to see her mum and left a few words on her instagram page ''Moi and My Mother 'in Warri'

Refinery blast kills seven in P’Harcourt

 

AT least, seven persons were feared dead on Sunday when an explosion rocked the Port Harcourt Refinery Jetty in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was gathered that several persons were seriously injured as a result of the explosion, which was allegedly triggered by the activities of pipeline vandals and oil thieves.

The PUNCH learnt that suspected oil thieves had tampered with one of the pipelines close to the refinery with the intention of stealing petroleum products.

A source explained that the action of the oil thieves had ignited a deafening noise and a huge fire around the jetty, leaving not less than seven persons dead.

The Chairman of Okrika Local Government Area, Mr. Tamuno Williams, who spoke in a telephone interview with The PUNCH on Sunday, confirmed the incident, adding that oil thieves were siphoning petroleum products to the creeks.

Jonathan under pressure to accept B’Haram’s offer

 

President Goodluck Jonathan is currently   under pressure from some prominent Nigerians and some of his influential aides to accept the prisoner swap offer made by Boko Haram to release the over 200 schoolgirls it abducted from their school in Chibok on April 14.

The leader of the sect, Abubakar Shekau, had in a recent video asked for the release of Boko Haram members detained by security agencies across the country in exchange for the abducted girls.

Although the Presidency had ruled out what it called “trade by barter” in securing the release of the schoolgirls, some top government officials, including the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, had at different times said the government would go to any length to ensure that the girls were brought back to safety.

But it was   learnt on Sunday that the President was being pressured by some prominent Nigerians to accede to the demands of the sect.

Bomb blast hits Sabon Gari in Kano state

A suspected car bomb ripped through a crowded entertainment spot in the north Nigerian city of Kano on Sunday, witnesses said.

The blast on a busy road lined with bars in the predominantly Christian area of Sabon Giri, could be heard several kilometres (miles) away, locals said.

According to Channels television 10 people had been killed but there was no official confirmation from police in the city.

The blast happened at about 9:30 pm (2030 GMT) when the area was crowded with revellers as well as street hawkers and traders.

Witnesses claimed that a car was left in the Middle Road area of Sabon Giri and its driver left on a motorbike. The blast happened soon afterwards.

General Buhari's Adopted Son Arrested Over N20million Scam

Mohammed Buhari, an adopted son of former Military Head of State and APC Chieftain Mohammdu Buhari has being arrested by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly defrauding a businesswoman, Mrs Florence Nwokocha, to the tune of N20million, Sahara Reporters reports.

According to SR, Mohammed, who was introduced to Mrs Nwokocha through his account officer at Ecobank, had promised Mrs Nwokocha 10% of annual profit from a supposed oil deal which she was made to invest N20m into. After receiving her money, Muhammed reportedly disappeared. When he was eventually arrested by the EFCC, Muhammed claimed he ran into trouble after losing bank guarantee which he secured from another new generation bank. He is currently in the custody of the EFCC.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 'to marry in Florence

 

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will get married at Florence's 16th Century Belvedere Fort in Italy on 24 May.According to a spokeswoman at the mayor's office, the couple rented the villa for 300,000 euros (£244,000). A Protestant minister will preside over the ceremony, said Elisa Di Lupo.

The 36-year-old rapper proposed to the reality show tv star on her 33rd birthday in October 2013, renting out San Francisco baseball ground AT&T Park for the occasion.

This is the first marriage for Kanye West, who was previously engaged to designer Alexis Phifer.
It will be the third trip down the aisle for 33-year-old Kardashian.

Nigeria abducted girls: France opens summit on Boko Haram threat

 

A security summit has opened in Paris on the threat from Boko Haram Islamists, after they abducted more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria in April.

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan, who is attending the talks, had to call off a visit to the town where the girls were seized for security reasons.

As West African leaders arrived, reports emerged of suspected Boko Haram attack in Cameroon.
Ten people are reported missing.

One person was hurt when militants attacked a Chinese camp near Cameroon's porous with north-eastern Nigeria.

Those missing had been working for Chinese company Sinohydro, China's state news agency Xinhua reported.

Militants have staged several attacks in Cameroon; last year they kidnapped several members of a French family, who were later released.

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Boko Haram strikes again in Cameroun

A Chinese national was killed and 10 others were feared kidnapped after an overnight attack in northern Cameroon believed to have been carried out by Boko Haram militants from Nigeria, a police said on Saturday.

“Boko Haram Islamists attacked a camp (of road workers). A Chinese was killed. Ten Chinese cannot be found since the attack. We think they have probably been kidnapped,” a local police chief said on condition of anonymity.

The cross-border attack comes as Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was in Paris for a meeting with the leaders of neighbouring states on forging a regional strategy against the Islamist group.
A source close to the Chinese embassy in Yaounde spoke of 10 missing and one wounded but would not confirm or deny whether one Chinese worker had been killed.

Father of Nyanya bomber detained by SSS

Rtd Col Agene Ogwuche, the father to the alleged mastermind of the April 14th Nyanya bomb blast Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, has been arrested and detained by the officials of the Department of State Security for failing to meet up with the 2011 bail conditions given to him when he bailed his son after he was arrested on suspicion of terrorism.

Explaining why he had to be arrested and detained when it was his son that allegedly committed the crime, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police, Frank Mba said;

Super Eagles Striker,Osaze and wife welcome New Baby

Osaze Odemwingie and his wife welcomed a son today May 15th, three weeks before he was due. The footballer made the announcement on his twitter page this afternoon. The couple, who tied the knot in May 2012, welcomed their first son, Noah, in January 2013. The new baby has been named Theo. Congrats to them...

Bangladesh ferry with 200 occupants capsizes

 

Weeks after a ferry capsized in South Korea killing almost 300 people, another ferry has capsized with 200 passengers on board. A Bangladeshi ferry capsized today May 15th following strong winds as it sailed through the Meghna river at Rasulpur in Munshiganj district near the capital, Dhaka. 

 

Nine bodies have so far been recovered including those of women and children, according to police, with more bodies expected to be recovered in the coming days. Some of the passengers managed to swim to the shore of the river. Rescue operation has been going on since the disaster happened.

Incredible!! Sudanese woman gets death sentence for marrying a Christian man

Pregnant 27 year old Sudanese woman, Mariam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag has been sentenced to death by hanging by a Sudanese court for apostasy, (that is, renouncing ones faith or religion) after marrying a Christian man

Mariam, whose father is Muslim but raised orthodox Christian by her mother, was earlier sentenced to death by hanging on Sunday May 11th but was given till today May 15th to have a rethink and convert back to Islam before the verdict would be enforced. However during a court appearance today, Mariam maintained that she's a Christian and there's no going back. 

New father kills his 5-week-old son

 

A new father killed his five-week-old son because he felt fatherhood meant 'his life was over', a UK court heard today. Matthew Wickens, 24, lost his temper when he was left alone with baby Riley Gardener at the family home in Paignton, Devon.

He shook his son, before slamming his face into a cot - causing him to suffer severe head injuries.

He then repeatedly lied about what he had done - and even tried to cover up the baby's injuries by putting a hat on him. His lies meant Riley's mother, Gemma Gardener, became a suspect and was forced to give up their other son, Jayden, for 14 months. Continue...

 

Olusegun Obasanjo’s Daughter, Damilola Weds In Ogun State

Another daughter of former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Damilola Obasanjo wedded her longtime partner, Tope Borishade on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. See photos from the wedding below, Keep refreshing for updates….

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EFCC arraigns two for defrauding a South African of $60,000

Read the EFCC press release below...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the duo of Nnanna Kalu, 26 and Ukaegbu Arisa Oti, 27, before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court Umuahia, Abia State on a 28-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretense and forgery.

The two are alleged to be part of a five-man syndicate that defrauded one Michael J. Firm (a South African) of the sum of $60,000 (sixty thousand dollars) under the pretense of registering his company with National Agency for Foods Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to enable it supply the Federal Ministry of Defence with pre-cooked meals in sachets. Continue...

Soldiers Go Gaga in Maiduguri

 

Celebgists has learnt that soldiers from the newly formed 7th Division of the Nigerian Army today mutinied in their barracks against Major General Abubakar Mohammed, their General Officer Commanding. Two soldiers who spoke to our correspondent revealed that numerous soldiers shot sporadically into the air at Maimalari Barracks, which is also home to the Artillery Corps, the Ordinance, as well as army signals in Maiduguri.  

The 7th Division was formed only recently as a unit devoted to fighting the war against Boko Haram. General Mohammed was appointed as the GOC in February 2014.
One of the sources revealed that the situation was extremely tense, adding that the GOC escaped by the whiskers as the mutiny by angry soldiers could have degenerated into a personal attack on him.

Davido and Tiwa Savage Nominated for 2014 BET Awards

Nigerian superstars Davido and Tiwa Savage have been nominated in this year’s BET awards. They were nominated in the Best International Act category. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong'o were nominated in the best actor and actress category. BET made the announcement this afternoon. The event will take place on Sunday 29 June at the Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles, CA. 
 
See thee complete list of nominees for the “BET Awards” 2014 after the cut...

Happy Birthday To Genevieive Nnaji

Happy birthday  to one of the best actresses to come out of Nigeria and Africa,Genevieve Nnaji.May God grant you all your heart desires and more. Cheers