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Pres. Jonathan Cancels Chibok Trip for “Security Reasons”

Earlier today, it was reported that President Goodluck Jonathan had plans to visit Borno State, and would probably visit Chibok.Apparently, the Chibok trip has been cancelled due to “security reasons,” the cancellation of this visit underlines just how fragile the security situation is in the north-east or is the President simply afraid of Bok

Negotiate With Boko Haram - Gov Shettima Tells President Jonathan

The Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima has asked President Jonathan to negotiate with Boko Haram men if that is what it will take to release the abducted Chibok girls. Governor Shettima made this remark during an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour last night."The issue of not negotiation with the terrorists – it’s out of
House of Reps approves extension of Emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

The House of Reps, today May 15th approved the extension of emergency rule in the troubled states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states, after a crucial closed door meeting with security chiefs. President Jonathan had sent a letter to members of the National Assembly a few days ago requesting for extension of emergency rule in the three states. The Se

Two Sisters In Court For Showing, Selling Film Footage of Lovers

Two sisters — Ruth and Tinuola Olaniyi — were on Thursday charged before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly showing the nude film footage of two lovers.Ruth, 19, and Ola, 24, who live at No. 46, Adebara St., Oworonshoki, Lagos, are being tried for indecent practice, unlawful video recording, fraud and breach of peace.The prose
Who Is The Most Eligible Candidate To Lead Nigeria In 2015 (After Jonathan)

With the tense atmosphere and 2015 drawing closer real quick, it makes me wonder will there even be a Nigeria after 2015? and if there is a Nigeria who will be the most eligible candidate to continue ruling the country, so far there are ofcourse only two realistically potential candidates on the radar (Jonathan and Buari) - are any of these g

Bangladesh Ferry Capsizes With 200 Passengers Aboard, 6 Bodies Found

A Bangladeshi ferry with around 200 passengers on board capsized in a river near the capital Dhaka on Thursday, with police reporting that at least six bodies had been recovered with a rescue vessel still on the way to the site.The M.V. Miraj-4 ferry capsized in stormy weather in the Meghna river at Rasulpur in Munshiganj district, 27 kilometres f
Three Indians Bag 15yrs jail for Illegal Bunkering in Bayelsa

A Federal High Court sitting in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, has sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, three Indian nationals, over their involvement in illegal oil theft on the waterways of Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.The three convicts are Sahleh Kumar Singh, (Captain of the vessel), Chadrashekar Sharma and Ajay Bhatiya, owner of the v

Civilians Kill 200 Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno attack yesterday

Article written by Dr. Peregrino Brimah for ENDS.ng The rise of the civilians against terror took the Boko Haram saga to a new turn in the early hours of Tuesday morning when citizens of Rann, headquarters of Kala-Balge local government area, Borno northeast, who had fore-knowledge of an impending Boko Haram attack, decided not to remain sitting d
#BringBackOurGirls: Up To 80 Abducted Chibok Students Identified From Boko Haram Video

A video viewing session organized by the Borno State government for parents and relatives of schoolgirls abducted in Chibok, Borno State by the Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has led to the identification of 80 of the students out of the 130 seen in a video that was released yesterday by Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau.Parents, community l

Nigeria abductions: Government 'ready' for Boko Haram talks

Nigeria is ready to talk to Islamist militants Boko Haram for the release of more than 200 abducted schoolgirls, a minister has told the BBC.Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau said on Monday that captured girls who have not converted to Islam can be swapped for jailed fighters.Special Duties Minister Tanimu Turaki said that if Shekau was sincere, he
Video: Nigeria Scorns Boko Haram's Captive Girls Swap Offer-"Not On The Table"

[size=10pt] Poster is not responsible for the Major Headline outside this page …..[/size] [size=11pt] Nigeria has insisted it will not agree to a request to free imprisoned Islamic militants in return for the release of dozens of kidnapped schoolgirls ..... ....[/size]

Mikel Obi's Alleged Girlfriend Sandra Okagbue Is Pregnant

Sandra Okagbue denied severally that she had any ties with footballer Mikel Obi and granted several interviews in 2013 distancing herself from the eligible bachelor and the whispers quietly died down and Sandra disappeared......but she is presently heavily pregnant and the alleged baby daddy is whispered to be the man who makes a living playing foo
BREAKING: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Wins Case Against The FRCN

The Judge said the FRCN’s posturing shows that they are prejudiced.A Federal High Court in Lagos has barred the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCN, from investigating Lamido Sanusi, the suspended governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice John Tsoho said that although the FRCN is saddled with ensurin

Police Arrests Female Officers Who Joined #BringBackOurGirls

Chai... Chai... #DiaRisGodO! Nigeria police with all their gra-gra can't go to Sambisa Forest to rescue our girls, even the soldiers are playing hide-and-seek. But female police officers who dared to lend their voices to those of the girls' grieving parents by calling on Boko Haram to release them have been arrested.This is Nigeria where
Actress, Bisi Ibidapo Opens S*x Toys Store In Lagos

Nollywood actress, Bisi Ibidapo to launch her store located at Magodo GRA. She has invited top celebrities, musicians, socialites to join her in the opening of the store which will also provide kiddie’s underwear, unis*x adult underwear, adult s*x toys, perfumes, lotions, scrubs and other beauty accessories for the general public.Our source said

'I No Longer Sleep With My Two Eyes Closed' - President Jonathan

President Jonathan today revealed that since the abduction of the Chibok girls on April 14th, he does not sleep with his two eyes closed anymore. The president made this remark during the closing media conference of the just concluded World Economic Forum Africa today. What he said below..."Let me also use this unique opportunity to thank all
BREAKING NEWS: American Marines Locate Abducted Girls In Sambisa Forest

There were indications yesterday that the 230 female students abducted by Boko Haram terrorists from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, GGSS, Chibok, Borno State, have been sited at the Sambisa Forest in Borno State, by the Special Forces of the United States Marines.The girls who were abducted on April 14, were part of the 250 students boa

Boko Haram Members Are Mindless Bigots Masquerading As Muslims- Muhammadu Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari has condemned Boko Haram for their different havocs in the country and for abducting over 200 school girls. He says the group does not portray the Islamic faith he practices and are mindless bigots portraying themselves as Muslims. “It is clear from what they profess that they are not followers of God. They do not mean well for
BREAKING NEWS: Boko Haram Bombs Bridge Linking Nigeria To Cameroon

Terrorist group, Boko Haram has reportedly bombed a small bridge linking Nigeria to Cameroon on Thursday, May 8, 2014.The bombing occurred in the outskirts of Gamboru Ngala, the same village of the Monday attack that claimed the lives of over 300.According to Sahara Reporters:At least 30 people were killed during the late Thursday afternoon bombin

Gunmen Hijack School Bus in Nyanya, Abuja - the True Story

There's currently confusion and panic in Karu and Nyanya areas of Abuja after reports that suspected Boko Haram members hijacked a schoolbus this morning and kidnapped school children went viral. I hear anxious parents have even withdrawn their wards from schools there because of the scare.The stories initially had it that two schools were in
I Never Said Boko Haram Infiltrated My Cabinet – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan Sunday clarified that he never said members of Boko Haram infiltrated his cabinet but that they may have infiltrated the government.He made the clarification the presidential Media Chat.“I never said Boko Haram has infiltrated my Cabinet. What is said was a that it has infiltrated the government. You will agree with m

Highlights: What Did You Learn From President Jonathan's Media Chat Tonight?

Our dear President Goodluck Jonathan's media chat on TV tonight just ended some hours ago where he spoke about the nagging, current national issues & responded to questions. Had to go tidy up for tomorrow before getting back to fully discuss this with you dearies. A lot of Nigerians are disappointed with the chat and are right now express
BREAKING: World Economic Forum: Jonathan Orders Closure Of All Public Schools, Offices In Abuja

President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the closure of all government offices and schools in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, during the period of the World Economic Forum, WEF.The summit is slated to take place between May 7 through 9, 2014.A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim, stated that the directive w

Lagos Hospital Fires 2 Nurses for Wearing Hijab

The National Orthopaedic hospital, Igbobi Lagos (NOHIL) has allegedly fired two nurses for wearing hijab while on duty.The nurses, Sekinat Sanusi and Fasilat Olayinka Lawal , are contesting their dismissal, stating that they wore their hijabs based on a policy set forth by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s policies, which states t
My Husband Cannot Fight Terrorism Alone – Patience Jonathan

First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has called on Nigerians to join her husband in the fight against terrorism.According to her, “terrorism can defeat anyone including my husband, President Goodluck Jonathan, if he fights alone, because terrorism cannot defeat us collectively.”She made this clarion call at the 44th Birthday celebration of the

OFFICIAL: 50 Critically Injured, 9 Confirmed Dead In 2nd Nyanya Bombing

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Okonjo-Iweala Disobeys Court Order, Faces Contempt Of Court Charges

The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is facing contempt of court charges for disobeying an order. Okonjo is said to have disobeyed judgment on statutory transfers delivered at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja in respect of a suit filed at the court by the Centre for Social Justice. She was served a Notice of Consequences of diso
Fallen Diesel Truck burst into flames, burning several cars in Lekki,Lagos Photo

Fire fighters are on Lekki Admiralty way after an accident involving a diesel truck burnt four cars ..Cool Fm's OAP Freeze witnessed it first hand and shared photos..Wow what an early morning loss..Luckily, no human casualties reported ...More below Read more Naija happenings
WOW! Dangote Ranked 23 Amongst 25 People of Impact By CNBC

About a week after he was ranked among the 100 most influential personalities in the world by the Time magazine, another media organisation, CNBC, has ranked Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, as one of the 25 people who have had most profound impact on business and finance worldwide.Forbes had earlier named him as the second most powerful bla
Al-Mustapha Sues Islamic Cleric Who Accused Him Of Training Terrorists

Former Chief Security Officer to the Late Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, Wednesday dragged a Kaduna based Islamic preacher, Sheikh Sanusi Khalil before an Upper Shariah Court, Daura Road, over alleged defamation of character.Al-Mustapha is accusing the cleric of defaming his character in a sermon he preached at the Sani Zango Daura Jum