Saturday, March 1, 2014

Nigeria, Cameroon may clash over Boko Haram



There are strong indications that Nigeria and Cameroon may clash over Boko Haram as the Federal Government accuses Cameroon of harbouring members of the militant Islamic sect.  Saturday PUNCH learnt on Thursday that the Federal Government was becoming increasingly frustrated by the refusal of Cameroon to cooperate with Nigeria in its efforts to combat the militant Islamic sect.
A top source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who confided in one of our correspondents in Abuja, said that President Goodluck Jonathan would report Cameroon to relevant agencies in the United Nations.
Part of government’s strategy is to adopt the policy of hot pursuit, whereby Nigeria’s military will chase the insurgents into their hideouts and flush them out while those in the diplomatic circles will continue with diplomacy.

Russia hits out at West for 'flirting' with Islamist groups in Syria



Russia on Saturday slammed Western countries for attempts to "flirt" with Islamist rebels in Syria. "There is bewilderment in Moscow about attempts by some of our foreign partners who are fond of insisting on the observance of human rights in all corners of the world to flirt with Islamist groups in Syria, trying to represent some of them as 'moderate' forces opposing the 'regime of Bashar al-Assad," Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Russia & The West: Russian Upper House appeals to Putin to recall ambassador from US over Obama's comments



The Upper Houce of Russian Parliament, the Federation Council, has recommended Saturday that Moscow's ambassador be recalled from Washington over comments made by President Barack Obama. According to the Federation Council, Obama has issued direct threat to Russia. Upper chamber chair Valentina Matvienko also ordered the Council's foreign affairs committee to ask Putin to recall the Russian ambassador from the United States.

Inhuman: Homosexual man burnt alive by anti-homosexual mob in Uganda (Viewer Discretion)



Uganda Anti Homosexuality bill. Death opposed but life imprisonment just fine.
It seems the ongoing struggle to bring awareness to the plight of same sex persons in the African region is increasingly being fraught with increased disarray.
Point in case the latest photo to make social media rounds, this time first appearing on imgur of that of what the posting individual has termed gay person burned alive by anti gay mob in Uganda.

Friday, February 28, 2014

NDLEA arrests Ghanaian comedian for drug ingestion



A Ghanaian comedian, Musah Iddrisu, and a Congolese, Inana Cedrick, have been arrested the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

Iddrisu and Cedrick were arrested during the inward and outward screening of Ethiopian airline passengers respectively at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

Abductors Want ₦ 500m ransom to release President Jonathan's uncle



 Abductors of Inengite Nitabai, the 70-year old uncle of President Goodluck Jonathan, have demanded a N500m ransom, Sahara Reporters report.

A security source said that the abductors threatened to kill him if the family fails to produce the money. The source also said the family had constituted a committee to evaluate the demand, establish negotiations with the abductors and facilitate his release.

He said the kidnappers had also warned against the involvement of security operatives in the matter.  
"The kidnappers contacted the family four days after and demanded a whopping sum of N500m. It is believed that the family of the victim has begun negotiations with the hoodlums," he said.

Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako Attacked by Boko Haram





In accordance with information reaching us, the convoy of the governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako was attacked by gunmen considered to be Boko Haram insurgents earlier today, The Herald reports.  Nyako was ambushed at Shuwari part of the State on his way returning from the condolence visit to victims who were attacked by the Boko Haram set two days ago. In line with the source, the governor and his convoy escaped the attack unhurt. 

Centenary Celebration, A Dance On The Graves Of Murdered Students - Atiku



  Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says the centenary celebration currently going on in Abuja to mark the 100 years of Nigeria's Amalgamation is disrespectful to the memory of the recently murdered FGC students in Yobe state. His tweets above.....

Dandora Church Bans ladies From Wearing Underwear To Church-Kenya, says ungodly



According to Ghetto radio, a church called ‘Lord's Propeller Redemption Church'has declared wearing pan-ties to Church as ‘ungodly '. 
“All the ladies were informed not to be wearing bras and panties to the church,” a source revealed. The Church's pastor Rev Njohi says that when people head to church, they need to be free in body and spirit in order to receive Christ. He also allegedly warned the congregation of dire consequences for failure to uphold the new law. I wonder how they are going to ensure the congregation follows this new law. 

China Says U.S. Economy Is Fake, Nothing Backs The Dollar And Has No Manufacturing To Support Its Economy




UK home ownership is at a record low. Best Buy, Wells Fargo are laying off more employees. The housing market is plummeting and Wells Fargo along with JPM are laying off mortgage employees. China stood up to the US and said the US economy is fake, the dollar is backed by nothing and the US has no manufacturing to support its economy. According to Edward Snowden trolls do exist and the government pays them to place comments on alternative media sites on the internet. Crimea is discussing to separate from the Ukraine. John Kerry wants a discussion between the US and Russia on Ukraine’s future. DHS is now warning that Boston Bombing might be the sign of the future for terrorist attacks.
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The Best SEO in Nigeria ?




Both pay-per-click and SEO-Nigeria are targeted to really get your website placed as near to the top of internet search engine results as possible. Marketing and SEO will vary, yet very, very similar. SEO are believed as the key factors in enhancing the traffic of your respective website. The concepts of good SEO are hardly a secret. Individuals who least understands difficulties with URL structure and SEO are the those who create them: web developers, programmers, and software developers.

Long-time SEO's are actually considering the big picture and working together with usability analysts. Some SEO are scam artists. I believe it is interesting that so many newcomers receive the incorrect impression that there's one almighty reply to succeeding browsing engines. SEO are specialized techniques used to optimize your internet site, to be Se friendly and raise your likelihood of placing well in searches. But SEO can be probably the most profitable ways of driving leads because any leads you get from SEO are free leads.

Nigeria Football Federation unveils New World Cup jersey for Brazil 2014



 The Nigerian Football Federation today February 27th unveiled a fresh jersey our national team would use throughout the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The jersey, that will be lemon green, is going to be officially launched on March 5th once the Super Eagles meet Mexico in a pre-world cup friendly that'll take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

Based on the Head Marketing of the NFF, Adama Idris, the jersey was made to match the current weather condition in Brazil. 
See more photos following the break...

How we spent Abacha’s loot — Okonjo-Iweala



Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister for the Economy and , Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala , said yesterday that the $ 500 million recovered Abacha loot was used to develop the nation’s rural areas.
The minister was reacting to an article by Mr.  Sonala Olumhense who claimed that $2.5 billion was recovered from the funds looted by the then maximum ruler, Gen. Sani Abacha but that the money disappeared under the minister’s watch.

According to the minister, $ 500 million, not $2.5 billion was recovered and had been spent development projects in rural areas as agreed with the Swiss government.
A statement by Mr. Paul Nwabikwu, Special Adviser to the minister said that the claims by Mr. Olumhense were unverified and largely false.

Gov. Fashola Unveils NUPENG’S Zonal Secretariat, urges union to envision ways of growing opportunities in Petroleum Sector





…Renames Hall dedicated in his name to NUPENG PEACE HALL in memory of slain students in Yobe State

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Thursday graced the commissioning of the ultra modern Lagos Zonal Secretariat of the National Union of Petroleum Engineering and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) office, tasking the union to begin to think ahead about how it can grow opportunities in the petroleum sector.

Presidency Under Fire Over Document Linking Sanusi To Boko Haram



Special Assistant to the President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokiri, is presently caught up in a massive scandal after the digital footprint of a slanderous write-up against the recently suspended governor of the Central Bank, Sanusi Lamido, was traced to his computer, according to an online media outfit, Premiun Times.
Omokri is believed to have used a pseudonym, Wendell Simlin, to circulate an article that tried to link the recent spike in Boko Haram attack to the suspension of the CBN governor, Lamido Sanusi.

Gunmen Kill 2, Raze Over 120 Houses in Plateau State



An eye witness said the attackers came into Diyam-Rim at about 2 am, raided the village for about one hour, killing the 2 persons and injuring two others.

Gunmen, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, have again struck on the Plateau, leaving at least two dead and over 120 houses burnt at Diyam-Rim of Riyom local government area, and Rakok and Razat both of Barkin Ladi local government part of the state.
 

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Photos: Police sets shanties in Lekki on fire



 Shanties around the Lekki second Roundabout are currently been razed down by police in a bid to pursuit the citizens from the area. The fire is apparently going out of control. See more pictures after the break. 

Girl hacked to death by former-boyfriend on her way to school



Pupils from Bishop Okoth Miranga senior school mourn their colleague who was  hacked to death by her former boyfriend
A 16-year old girl was hacked to death by her ex-boyfriend with a machete on her way to school in Kenya.
In accordance with reports, the victim, an form three student at Bishop Okoth Miranga Secondary School was ambushed by the suspect at about 6 a.m.
It was gathered from witnesses a quarrel had ensued between suspect and the deceased over a love affair turned sour.
Daily Nation reports:

ABUJA: President Jonathan addresses world leaders and invited guests at the International Conference (Video)




President Jonathan addresses world leaders and invited guests at the International Conference on Human Security, Peace and Development in Abuja. 

World leaders including President Francios Hollande of France, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, President of Chad, Idriss Déby, President José Manuel Barroso of the European Commission, were in attendance. 

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Boy & Girl hang each other as parent refuse to let them marry.



U-N-B-E-L-I-E-V-A-B-L-E!!!
 This is a picture of a girl & a boy who hanged themselves on a tree because their parents refused to let them marry each other. A disagreement between both families was what caused the parents to say No to their marriage. My question is, saying No to their marriage by their parents is enough reason why they should take their lives? Is this Love or Foolishness? What do you think?

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